| Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to | | | | inflammation. It is also useful for urinary tract |
| accentuate ones health or well being. Today we are | | | | problems. Another possible use is for jaundice or liver |
| going to be talking about Chamomile oil, one of the | | | | problems. With children that are teething or have |
| most common oils used in aromatherapy today. With | | | | earaches, chamomile may also be used. |
| its relaxing benefits as well as sedative effects, | | | | - Benefits for the Skin - Chamomile is is very good |
| Chamomile has has a fruity apple and straw smell. | | | | for treating problems of the skin. Such as burns, |
| The flower is the main ingredient in this oil. | | | | inflamed wounds, ulcers, dermatitis, eczema and |
| Chamomile Benefits: | | | | rashes. Also good for most skin allergic conditions. |
| - Mental Benefits - during time of physical or | | | | Chamomile has been reported to to smooth skin, |
| emotional stress, chamomile calms the mind as well | | | | improving the elasticity and strength of skin. It may |
| as eases tension. It will bring on feelings of peace and | | | | also be used to lighten hair that is already a light color. |
| patients, and will also enhance calmness and | | | | The Use of Chamomile Oil: |
| relaxation. Chamomile herb, when used in tea will help | | | | - In a bath - add 10 drops to a warm bathwater for |
| treat insomnia. | | | | a relaxation soak. |
| - Physical Benefits - provides a nerve numbing effect | | | | - For headache - dilute with carrier oil and massage |
| or nervine action, and will relieve nerve pain | | | | into temples. |
| associated with neuralgia, headaches and toothaches. | | | | - For household - it is an excellent disinfectant |
| It is also known for its gentle relaxation effects for | | | | - For sore muscles or joints - dilute with carrier oil and |
| menopause and menstrual cramps. Chamomile is also | | | | give a calming massage of Roman Chamomile. Roman |
| a good remedy for problems in the gastrointestinal | | | | Chamomile may also be used in a diffuser to help |
| tract. This Herb provides relief from gastritis, diarrhea, | | | | headaches or nerves. |
| colitis, peptic ulcers, flatulence, and bowel | | | | |