Chamomile Infused Oil

Chamomile oil is derived from the chamomile plant. In fact, chamomile is actually related to daisies. Chamomile oil is made from the flowers of the plant.

There are two different varieties of chamomile you may come across:

• Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile or Anthemis nobilis)
• German chamomile (Matricaria recutita or Chamomilla recutita)

The two plants are slightly different in appearance. In addition, the chemical composition of their active ingredients differs slightly. Research has been done on both strains. The active ingredient most researched is chamazulene, and it’s higher in German chamomile.

The use of chamomile has been described in medical texts from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Over the centuries, it’s been used for:

• wound healing, including sores and ulcers
• easing skin conditions like rashes and eczema
• anti-inflammation and pain relief for conditions like back pain and arthritis

Research is beginning to shine a light on the health benefits of chamomile oil and why it has been used as a remedy for various ailments over the years.