Guest guest Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 In a message dated 2/18/03 9:45:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, carolyn writes: > The few books > that I have sort of lump them together. I am mostly interested in the > Roman > and German varieties, and I'm curious how they differ in terms of use > (e.g., > is one preferred over the other for helping dry skin). Maybe they are > lumped together because they perform the same? > > Have you bopped around the English Chamomile Companies website. I have a sample of their product and it is heaven. http://www.chamomile.co.uk/ Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 Hi everyone, I am new to the list. I'm also fairly new to herbs and aromatherapy. I've been a hobbyist soap and toiletries maker for a couple of years now. My nose has, from the beginning, preferred nature's scents to man's (or woman's) synthetic ones. I'm really wanting to become more knowledgeable about my ingredients and the wonders of herbs and EOs. Can someone tell me the differences between the chamomiles. The few books that I have sort of lump them together. I am mostly interested in the Roman and German varieties, and I'm curious how they differ in terms of use (e.g., is one preferred over the other for helping dry skin). Maybe they are lumped together because they perform the same? I am so glad to have found this list. I'm inching my way through the archives and am impressed by all the sharing of information. I hope to one day be able to contribute more than questions. Carolyn, buried under the white stuff in western Massachusetts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 Hello Carolyn Greeting from Northern Vermont where I believe we actually have less snow than you do! Roman Chamomile, or Anthemis nobilis, is a pale blue to pale yellow oil that is high in esters and is mostly used for its calming effects. It is also more of a " liver herb " due to the fact that it is more bitter than the German. Anthemis is a low growing perennial herb with fragrant foliage. German Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla or Matricaria recutita, is a cobalt blue oil used more for its anti inflammatory effects. This is the chamomile that is commonly used as tea. I use this one more for skin care, and the Roman for relaxing and Liver/Gall bladder complaints. German chamomile is an annual plant with fragrant blossoms but not fragrant foliage. I would recommend growing both- they are lovely and both make excellent infused oils....and the Essential oils are ones I dont live without! Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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