Puressentiel Organic Roman Chamomile Essential Oil, 5 ml

What is PURESSENTIEL Hebbd Chamomile Essential Oil 5 ml used for?

Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile)essential oil is the richest in esters (over 60), which gives it muscle-relaxing and antidepressant properties (isobutyl angelate is believed to have antidepressant effects). It acts as a digestive tonic: it is carminative and cholagogue, as well as antiparasitic. It also has sedative and calming effects on the central nervous system; a reduction in anxiety is observed when used in massage. Additionally, it has analgesic and antispasmodic properties. This essential oil also possesses hypotensive, calming, neurotonic, and nerve-rebalancing properties. Finally, it is a mildly emmenagogue, anti-inflammatory (less so than chamomile), antipruritic, antiphlogistic, and anti-allergic plant.

Muscle-Relaxing and Antidepressant Properties

Chamomile essential oil is particularly rich in esters, containing more than 60% of this class of compounds. These esters give the oil muscle-relaxing properties, which help relieve muscle tension and relax the body and mind. In addition, the isobutyl angelate found in chamomile is considered a natural antidepressant, helping to soothe anxiety and improve mood.

Digestive Tonic

Chamomile is also renowned for its digestive tonic properties. It acts as a carminative and a cholagogue, helping to relieve digestive disorders such as bloating, gas, and abdominal cramps. By promoting bile production and stimulating digestion, it contributes to optimal digestive system function.

Sedative and Calming Properties

Chamomile essential oil is a powerful central nervous system relaxant. When used in massage, it helps reduce anxiety, calm the nerves, and induce a feeling of deep relaxation. It is particularly effective at soothing mental and emotional tension, thereby promoting restful sleep and a sense of overall well-being.

Analgesic and Antispasmodic

Chamomile has analgesic and antispasmodic properties that make it an effective remedy for pain and muscle spasms. It works by alleviating pain and relaxing tense muscles, providing quick and lasting relief. It is often used to treat headaches, menstrual cramps, and muscle pain.

Other Properties

In addition to its main properties, chamomile essential oil offers a multitude of other health benefits, including:

• Hypotensive properties: helps lower blood pressure.
• Calming and neurotonic effects: helps soothe the nerves and balance the nervous system.
• Nervous system-balancing action: promotes a state of calm and serenity.
• Mild emmenagogue action: promotes menstrual flow in women.
• Anti-inflammatory properties: reduces inflammation and relieves associated pain.
• Antipruritic and antiallergic effects: relieves itching and allergic skin reactions.

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How to use this essential oil?

For its calming effects and to regulate the autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular system—such as in cases of anxiety accompanied by palpitations— dilute Roman chamomile essential oil to 5% in wheat germ vegetable oil. Massage the solar plexus with this mixture.

Precautions 

- Use caution if you have allergies to the Asteraceae family or if you have low blood pressure

What is its composition?

Esters (82–90%): isobutyl angelate 32–40%, isoamyl angelate 15–20%, beta-methallyl angelate 7–10%, isobutyl isobutanoate 5–9%, 2-methylbutyl isobutanoate 2–5%, 2-methylbutyl angelate 4–6%, isopropyl angelate 1–2%, isobutyl methacrylate 1–3%, (Z)-2-methyl-2-butenyl angelate < 1%
Monoterpenols and alcohols (< 5%): trans-pinocarveol 3–5%, myrtenol < 1%, borneol < 1%, isobutanol < 0.1%, 3-methyl-1-butanol < 0.1%
Monoterpene hydrocarbons (< 4%): alpha-pinene 1–2%, beta-pinene < 1%, camphene < 1%
Ketones (2–5%): trans-pinocarvone
Aldehydes (< 1%): myrtenal
Acids (traces): angelic acid, isobutanoic acid
Sesquiterpene lactone (nobilin)