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Our Cape Chamomile Essential Oil is a rare and exquisite chamomile essential oil coming from a small artisan grower/distiller in South Africa. In Aromatherapy this is an important oil for anxiety, depression and headache treatment.
Cape Chamomile Essential Oil is also great choice for people dealing with irritability, restlessness, insomnia, migraine, opthalmia and tinnitus. And for children, it is used for tantrums.
This oil has the most appealing aroma of all Chamomile varieties, and is used in high class perfumes. It is powerfully berry-apple like, sweet, floral and fresh smelling.
A small amount goes a long way. The gorgeous clear blue color of Cape Chamomile Essential Oil is due to the presence of nourishing chamazulene, a chemical compound that gives the oil its anti-inflammatory and skin rejuvenation benefits.
Cape Chamomile’s aroma has a calming effect on the mind and adrenals. Cape Chamomile Essential Oil has a high safety rating making it a great choice for people in all phases of life, including children.
Properties: Analgesic, Anti-allergic, Anti-convulsive, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Hepatic, Nervine, Sedative, Splenetic, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic, Vermifuge, and Vasoconstrictor.
Blends with: Bergamot , Clary Sage , Geranium , German Chamomile , Helichrysum Italicum , Jasmine , Lavender , Lemon , Mandarin , Neroli , Patchouli , Tea Tree , and Ylang Ylang .
SPECIFIC BENEFITS OF ORGANIC CAPE CHAMOMILE ESSENTIAL OIL:
Skincare and anti-aging
Sebum balancing, soothes irritations and rashes including eczema and psoriasis, moisturizing and rejuvenating. Try just 5 drops per ounce of beauty oil, skin serum or cream.
Emotionally Calming
Due to its 75 to 80% esters, Cape Chamomile Essential Oil is well known as one of the most powerfully calming oils in aromatherapy, next to Neroli and Melissa, and more powerfully calming than German Chamomile . It removes heat from the nerves and soothes the nervous system. Its rare ability to relax without sedative effects makes Cape Chamomile Essential Oil a great calming oil for daytime use, and at night it helps relax the body and mind for deep and peaceful sleep. It can be blended with Neroli and/or Melissa in the case of insomnia or where a sedative effect is desired.
Headaches and Pain Relief
This oil's analgesic properties make it a great choice for headache and pain relief.
Inflammation & Immunity
Cape Chamomile is highly regarded in essential oil literature for its ability to support a healthy inflammatory response and immune health.
Diffusor
This oil is great in the diffusor, although it is very strong. Just a few drops added to a base of another essential oil such as Orange , Lime or Frankincense makes a very nice impression.
Cold Compress for Headache or Migraine Relief
Put 5 drops of Cape Chamomile Essential Oil into a cup of cold water. Soak a clean cloth in the water, wring it out, then put the cloth over your forehead and your eyes. Re-soak the cloth every few minutes, and keep putting it on your face until your headache eases. (This is great for your skin too)
Anti-Aging, Rash Relief and Sebum Balancing Skincare Oil
Blend the following ingredients together and apply a small amount to clean, dry skin.
- 1oz Carrier oil such as ARGAN , FORAHA , POMEGRANATE (small concentration), Olive and/or MEADOWFOAM
- 15 drops Cape Chamomile Essential Oil
- 5 drops HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM Essential Oil