Transform Your Sleep with Roman Chamomile

Roman chamomile was known because it was cultivated in Rome during the 16th and 17th centuries. There is no proof that ancient Romans or Greeks knew the plant. Despite its properties being similar to German Chamomile, Roman chamomile has preserved its personality and place in phytotherapeutic science.

Roman Chamomile Scientific Facts

1. Scientific Name – Anthemis nobilis L.
2. Other Names – Chamomile, garden chamomile, ground apple, low chamomile, whig plant.
3. French – Camomile romaine.
4. Spanish – Manzanilla romana.
5. Environment – Farmed fields in western Europe. The plant also grows in areas of America.
6. Description—Roman chamomile is a Vigorous plant of the Compositae family that grows from 10 to 30 cm high. It is shorter and more common than German chamomile. Roman chamomile has finely divided leaves and flowers, similar to German chamomile but with a more intense aroma.
7. Parts of the plant are used medicinally, such as flower clusters or flower heads.

Roman Chamomile Benefits

The essence of Roman chamomile contains chamazulene, which has anti-inflammatory properties, several esters (organic compounds), and a bitter component with digestive and carminative (helps expulsion intestinal gas) properties. It also contains coumaric and flavonoid substances with antispasmodic properties. The plant also has emmenagogue (stimulates and balances menstruation) and antirheumatic properties. It is applied internally in the treatment of:

• Digestive disorders (its most important application) – dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, upset stomach.
• Intestine, gall bladder, or liver colics because of its antispasmodic properties.
• Menstrual pains.

Externally applied, it is used for:

• Rheumatism – in massages and lotions.
• To heal wounds, apply compresses to the skin.
• Eye baths – as eyedrops.

How to use Roman Chamomile

1. Infusion, with 5 to 10 grams of flower heads per liter of water. Drink up to six cups daily.
2. Powder – The dose varies from two to 10 grams a day. Prepare it in a water solution, and add some honey.
3. Essence – The recommended dose is from two to four drops daily.
4. Compresses, soaked in a decoction made with 20 to 30 grams of flower heads per liter of water. The cloth is then applied to the skin.
5. Eye bath with the same decoction.
6. Lotion on the skin, with the plant’s essence dissolved in alcohol.

DISCLAIMER: All content on this website is presented solely for educational and informational objectives. Do not rely on the information provided as a replacement for advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified medical expert. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have any preexisting medical concerns, talk to your doctor before using any herbal or natural medicines.

REFERENCES

1. George D. Pamplona-Roger, M.D. “Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants.” George D. Pamplona-Roger, M.D. Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants. Ed. Francesc X. Gelabert. Vols. 1 San Fernando de Henares: Editorial Safeliz, 2000. 350. Print.
2. National Institutes of Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10766393/
3. WebMD: https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-chamomile
4. Mount Sinai: https://mountsinaibio.com/