Chamomile (Roman) Oil

Gentle · Apple-like

Safe age 2+Topical, Diffuse

Best for

Anxiety & Stress →Insomnia →Colic →Teething Pain →Rashes →Menstrual Cramps →

Using this oil

Topical(dilute in a carrier oil →)

1 drop or 0.5% of essential oil per 2 tsp of carrier oil — kids 2-6

1 drop or 1% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — kids 6+

2 drops or 2% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — adults

Diffusion

2-4 drops in diffuser (30 min) — all ages

Use with care

Children

Avoid with ragweed/daisy allergy. Distinct from German chamomile (Matricaria recutita).

Adults

Avoid if allergic to ragweed, daisies, or chrysanthemums. Use Roman (Chamaemelum nobile) for skin/calming; German chamomile is darker blue and better for inflammation.

SourcesTisserand R, Young R: Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed. Churchill Livingstone 2014 · Worwood VA: Complete Book of Essential Oils 2nd ed. 2016 · NIH NCCIH — Chamomile.