The Many Uses of Chamomile
Body
Pre-sleep soak: Add 2 drops to a carrier oil and dissolve in warm bathwater. Sit for 10 minutes to transition the nervous system toward rest. Consider adding rose petals or bath salts to deepen the ritual.
Compress for discomfort: Add 2 drops to warm water, soak a cloth, and apply to the lower abdomen to ease menstrual or abdominal tension. Clary sage amplifies this effect.
Calming rub: Add 2 drops to 1 tsp carrier oil and apply to hands and wrists before moments that trigger tension—before medical appointments, difficult conversations, or transitions.
Skin
Gentle lotion for reactive skin: Add 2 drops to 1 tbsp unscented lotion to address dry eczema or persistent irritation. Myrrh deepens the skin-supporting effect.
Hydrating mist for sensitivity: Add 6 drops to a spray bottle with filtered water to refresh and calm sensitive skin throughout the day. Shake gently before each use. Avoid the eye area.
Mind & Mood
For sleep deprivation: Diffuse 2 drops of Roman chamomile with 4 drops of helichrysum to restore equilibrium when rest has been elusive.
For nervous tension: Use as a personal diffusion during moments requiring composed presence—work demands, creative focus, or emotional navigation.
Pre-sleep soak: Add 2 drops to a carrier oil and dissolve in warm bathwater. Sit for 10 minutes to transition the nervous system toward rest. Consider adding rose petals or bath salts to deepen the ritual.
Compress for discomfort: Add 2 drops to warm water, soak a cloth, and apply to the lower abdomen to ease menstrual or abdominal tension. Clary sage amplifies this effect.
Calming rub: Add 2 drops to 1 tsp carrier oil and apply to hands and wrists before moments that trigger tension—before medical appointments, difficult conversations, or transitions.
Skin
Gentle lotion for reactive skin: Add 2 drops to 1 tbsp unscented lotion to address dry eczema or persistent irritation. Myrrh deepens the skin-supporting effect.
Hydrating mist for sensitivity: Add 6 drops to a spray bottle with filtered water to refresh and calm sensitive skin throughout the day. Shake gently before each use. Avoid the eye area.
Mind & Mood
For sleep deprivation: Diffuse 2 drops of Roman chamomile with 4 drops of helichrysum to restore equilibrium when rest has been elusive.
For nervous tension: Use as a personal diffusion during moments requiring composed presence—work demands, creative focus, or emotional navigation.
How to Use
DIFFUSION
Add 3-4 drops to diffuser for deep relaxation.Sleep: Place a drop on your pillow or cotton pad by your bedside.
TOPICAL
Dilute 2-5% with carrier oil/unscented lotion for direct skin application
Bath: Add a few drops to your bath for a spa-like escape.
Sleep: 1 drop on a pillow or cotton pad.
Household: Mix into sprays for freshening linens and rooms.
Add 3-4 drops to diffuser for deep relaxation.Sleep: Place a drop on your pillow or cotton pad by your bedside.
TOPICAL
Dilute 2-5% with carrier oil/unscented lotion for direct skin application
Bath: Add a few drops to your bath for a spa-like escape.
Sleep: 1 drop on a pillow or cotton pad.
Household: Mix into sprays for freshening linens and rooms.
Specifications
Botanical Name: Anthemis nobilis*
Common Names: Chamaemelum nobile
Botanical Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Flower heads dried at 40–45°C
Origin: U.K.
Aromatic Scent: Warm, comforting, subtly sweet and fruity
Aromatic Note: Middle
Aromatic Strength: Medium
Blending Factor: 1
Shelf Life: 4-5 years (Stored in a dry & shaded place)
*Certified organic ingredient
Common Names: Chamaemelum nobile
Botanical Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Flower heads dried at 40–45°C
Origin: U.K.
Aromatic Scent: Warm, comforting, subtly sweet and fruity
Aromatic Note: Middle
Aromatic Strength: Medium
Blending Factor: 1
Shelf Life: 4-5 years (Stored in a dry & shaded place)
*Certified organic ingredient
Safety
Suitable for pregnant and nursing mothers, and children (when diluted)
Environmentally safe and suitable for pet areas (avoid direct contact or ingestion)
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas
Patch test recommended prior to use for sensitive skin
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat to maintain freshness
Environmentally safe and suitable for pet areas (avoid direct contact or ingestion)
For external use only; avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas
Patch test recommended prior to use for sensitive skin
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat to maintain freshness
FAQs
Roman chamomile eases both mind and body through its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, promoting restful sleep, calming tension, and supporting sensitive skin without inducing drowsiness.
Yes—when properly diluted to 2-5% in a carrier oil or unscented lotion, Roman chamomile is non-toxic and non-irritating, making it particularly gentle for sensitive or reactive skin conditions like eczema.
No—APTIVA's Roman Chamomile is formulated for external use only (aromatic and topical application); ingestion of essential oils should only be done under professional guidance and is not recommended for home use.
Whilst we know of customers taking our oils internally, we remind Aptiva oils has not been approved by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), HKSAR for consumption. Ingestion can be toxic, especially for children.
Roman chamomile blends harmoniously with bergamot, clary sage, geranium, jasmine, lavender, neroli, and rose, allowing for personalized ritual composition.
Roman chamomile is non-toxic with no known safety precautions when used as directed; those on long-term medication should consult their practitioner, and those with ragweed allergies should avoid it.
A Plant with Quiet History
Named by 16th-century German botanists, Roman chamomile found its true home in northwestern Europe and Northern Ireland. Unlike its cousin German chamomile, this small perennial grows low and compact—barely a foot tall—with gray-green leaves and miniature daisy-like flowers: white petals framing golden centers.
The distinction matters. Roman chamomile's thicker leaves and restrained growth pattern yield a different character: more composed, slower to reveal its effects, deeper in its quietness.
Ancient cultures knew this. Egyptians revered chamomile's sun-like flowers, dedicating them to Re, their sun god. The Greeks called it Kamaimelon—"ground apple"—for its subtle earthiness. Romans discovered its value in bathing and daily ritual, a practice that traveled across continents and remains relevant today.
