Why use Pranarom Chamomile essential oil?
Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) essential oil is the richest in esters (more than 60), giving it relaxing and antidepressant properties (isobutyl angelate is thought to be an antidepressant). It is a digestive tonic: carminative and cholagogue, as well as parasiticide. It is also a sedative oil, calming the central nervous system and reducing anxiety when massaged. It is also analgesic and spasmolytic. This essential oil also has hypotensive, calming, neurotonic and nerve-balancing properties. Finally, it is a mildly emmenagogue, anti-inflammatory (less so than matricaria), antipruritic, antiphlogistic and antiallergic plant.
This essential oil is used in the following therapeutic indications:
- Menopausal disorders, emotional shocks, emotional trauma, depressive states
- Neuritis, neuralgia, shingles, nervous trauma
- Nervous asthma, hypersensitivity, hyperkinesia, agitation
- Arterial circulation disorders
- Tachycardia, palpitations
- Insomnia, nightmares (children)
- Allergic conditions (asthma, eczema, conjunctivitis, pruritus, urticaria)
- Teething problems
- Soothing massages
Noble Chamomile essential oil is remarkably rich in esters, with over 60% of these compounds, giving it relaxing and anti-depressant properties. The isobutyl angelate contained in this oil is renowned for its antidepressant effects. In addition, this oil is recognized for its digestive tonic, carminative and cholagogue properties, promoting digestion and relieving gastrointestinal disorders.
Chamomile essential oil has a calming and sedative effect on the central nervous system. It is often used to reduce anxiety, calm the nerves and promote relaxation and sleep. Its analgesic and spasmolytic properties make it a judicious choice for relieving muscular pain, neuralgia and nervous tension.
This essential oil has hypotensive properties that can help regulate blood pressure and improve circulation. It is also beneficial for calming palpitations and reducing tachycardia, offering natural support for cardiovascular disorders.
Noble Chamomile essential oil is used in a variety of therapeutic indications, including:
- Menopausal disorders, emotional shocks and depressive states: it helps balance emotions and relieve symptoms associated with menopause.
- Neuralgia, shingles, nerve trauma: provides effective relief from nerve pain and inflammation.
- Nervous asthma, hypersensitivity and agitation: helps calm excessive nervous reactions and soothe asthma symptoms.
- Circulatory disorders: promotes better blood circulation and helps regulate blood pressure.
- Insomnia, nightmares in children: it promotes restful sleep and soothes nocturnal fears in children.
- Allergic conditions: helps relieve the symptoms of respiratory and skin allergies, such as asthma, eczema and urticaria.
- Teething: can be used to relieve teething pain in infants and young children.
- Soothing massages: it offers instant relief when used in massages to relax muscles and ease tension.
The aromatherapy laboratory Pranarom also offersTrue Lavender essential oil at the best price in our online pharmacy.
How to use this essential oil
Calming action, regulating the autonomic nervous system and the cardiac system, such as anxiety accompanied by palpitations: dilute 5% Roman chamomile essential oil in wheat germ vegetable oil. Massage the solar plexus with this mixture.
What are the precautions for use?
- Beware of possible allergies to Asteraceae.
- Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women or children under 8 years of age.
- Risk of common allergy with other Asteraceae (yarrow, matricaria, arnica, etc.).
- Possible drug interactions, inhibition of CYP3A5 in vitro, and of CYP3A4, CYP2D9, CYP2C9, in vitro (ask your pharmacist for advice).
What does it contain?
- 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%): transpinocarveol 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%): transpinocarvone
- Aldehydes (< 1%): myrtenal
- Acids (traces): angelic acid, isobutanoic acid
- Sesquiterpene lactone (nobilin)