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Roman chamomile
Scientific Name: Chamaemelum nobile
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Roman Chamomile: A Gentle Herb
Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a fragrant herb valued for its calming properties and various traditional uses. It's also known by several common names, including chamomile (also spelled camomile), English chamomile, garden chamomile, ground apple, low chamomile, noble chamomile, common chamomile, and true chamomile.
Considerations for Pets
- Roman Chamomile Essential Oil is considered safe to use, when well diluted, with animals.
Considerations for Children
- Roman Chamomile Essential Oil is considered safe to use, when well diluted, with children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaemelum nobile
- Family: Asteraceae (formerly Compositae)
- Synonyms: Anthemis nobilis, Anacyclus aureus, Anthemis aurea
Distribution and Habitat
- Roman chamomile is indigenous to Italy, Germany, France, and Morocco.
- It grows wild in various parts of the world.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Roman chamomile is a small evergreen perennial plant.
- It grows low to the ground, typically reaching only up to a foot in height.
- It has a warm, sweet, herbaceous scent.
- Some varieties are suitable for growing as a chamomile lawn.
Traditional Uses and Properties
- Traditionally, Roman chamomile has been used to treat nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and gas.
- It is often used to relieve anxiety.
- It is believed to have skin-healing properties.
- Roman Chamomile has a long tradition in herbal medicine and the flowers were used to cure insomnia.
Quirky Facts
- In ancient Egypt, Roman chamomile was an herb dedicated to the sun and moon and was believed to cure fevers with its cooling ability.
- Roman Chamomile is often referred to as the “plant’s physician” because it benefits and helps neighboring plants.
Essential Oil Composition
- Roman Camomile oil is composed of Alpha Pinene, Beta Pinene, Camphene, Caryophyllene, Sabinene, Myrcene, Gamma Terpinene, Pinocarvone, and Farsenol.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Roman chamomile is said to benefit and help neighboring plants, leading to the nickname "plant's physician".
Further Information
- WebMD: Find patient medical information for Roman Chamomile.