Cape Chamomile Essential Oil

Our organically crafted Cape Chamomile Essential Oil is steam distilled from the tiny buds and beautiful, white flowers of the hearty Eriocephalus punctulatus plant growing wild along the mountain slopes of the South African coast. A distant relation to German Chamomile and Roman Chamomile, Cape Chamomile Essential Oil has a sweet, fruity, floral, earthy, herbaceous aroma.

Cape Chamomile Essential Oil has the most appealing aroma of all Chamomile varieties, and is used in high class perfumes. Cape Chamomile Oil's stunning clear blue color is due to the presence of nourishing Chamazulene, a chemical compound that gives the oil its anti-inflammatory and skin rejuvenation benefits.

REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Cape Chamomile Essential Oil is extremely nourishing to the skin, useful for treating hot, dry, irritated conditions such as eczema, rashes, insect bites, and burns. This essential oil is also helpful in managing menstrual cramping and is also welcome when looking to relieve hot flashes. Cape Chamomile Essential Oil contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that are known to help reduce pain, redness, and swelling due to inflammation. In addition, this essential oil appears to have antihistamine effects that helps the body maintain healthy reactions to potential allergens.

Emotionally and energetically, Cape Chamomile Essential Oil a great calming oil for daytime use to promote balance and calm, and at night it helps relax the body and mind for deep and peaceful sleep. Cape Chamomile Essential Oil can help during times of situational anxiety and depression. Eriocephalus punctulatus's therapeutic profile includes its rare ability to sedate without depressive effects, promoting feelings of well being for people in all phases of life, including children.

PART USED Flowers, Leaves and Twigs

SYNONYMS  Eriocephalus punctulatus DC.

COMMON NAMES  Snow Bush, Cape Camomile

EXTRACTION METHOD  Steam Distilled Essential Oil

ORIGIN  South Africa

NOTE CLASSIFICATION  Middle to Top Note