Chamomile, Roman
Roman chamomile is an herbaceous perennial native to western Europe and North Africa. Chamomile flowers contain anti-inflammatory and sedative ingredients and have been used in medicinally for centuries. The word derives, via French and Latin, from Greek χαμαίμηλον (chamaimilon) ("earth apple"), which is evocative of one of the aromas of the plant.
Roman chamomile is an herbaceous perennial native to western Europe and North Africa. Chamomile flowers contain anti-inflammatory and sedative ingredients and have been used in medicinally for centuries. The word derives, via French and Latin, from Greek χαμαίμηλον (chamaimilon) ("earth apple"), which is evocative of one of the aromas of the plant.
Interestingly, even though chamomile
flowers are white and yellow, when distilled the chamomile oil turns a dark
blue. This is due to a naturally occurring chemical, named sesquiterpenoid
chamazulene (C14H16) [6] [86].
In aromatherapy the essential oil is
considered in general to be calming, rejuvenating, and relaxing. The scent is hard to pin down and has been
described as woody, peachy, prune-like, soapy and sweet. The flavour can be
described as sweet and somewhat heady. It is most commonly used in a tisane, or
tea, but it can also be found in powdered form. Chamomile in cocktails lends a delicate sweetness and floral note.
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