Anthemis nobilis

Chamomile oil is one of the commonly used essential oil in aromatherapy. It has relaxing and sedative benefits and smells of fruity apple and straw. It is prepared through steam distillation of the flower.

Benefits of using chamomile oil

Mental - Calms the mind and eases fear, anxiety, anger, worries and tension during times of physical and emotional stress. Brings peace and patience and enhances overall feelings of calm and relaxation.

Physical - Provides a nervine action, relieving pain associated with the nerves such as neuralgia, headaches, toothache, and earache. A gentle relaxant for menopause and menstrual cramps and pains. Chamomile is good remedy for gastrointestinal problems. Provides a relief to those suffering with gastritis, diarrhea, colitis, peptic ulcers, flatulence, and inflammation of the bowels. Also useful for genito-urinary tract problems. Possibly useful for liver problems such as jaundice. Has mild effect on children facing teething problem and earache.

Skin - Chamomile is also used in treating skin problems, providing soothing calming and cleansing action useful for burns, blisters, inflamed wounds, ulcers, boils, dermatitis, eczema, rashes, wounds, and hypersensitive skin problems. Also used for dry, itchy skin, puffiness, allegeric conditions in general. Reportedly smoothes out broken capillaries, blisters improving elasticity and tissue strength. It can be used to lighten fair hair.
Camomile oil helps to alleviate the mood. Feelings of sadness, resentment, and disappointment are also eliminated. They give you a vibrant and happy mood.

Camomile oil is also helpful in soothing anger and irritation in children. It is also a good anti-inflammatory agent and treats inflammation in the digestive and urinary system. Blood pressure is also reduced, and the oil is used by patients of high blood pressure.

Camomile oil is used for treating muscle and joint pains, toothache, headaches, and injuries to the bone. It helps the digestive system of the body by promoting the secretion of the digestive juices into the stomach. It is also very good for the liver, and ensures the flow of bile from it. Camomile oils improve the blood circulation to different parts of the body. The oil is also helpful in controlling panic attacks. It is very beneficial for the nervous system of the body.