The Historical Origins of Chamomile Essential Oil: Is the "Anti-Sensitivity Essential Oil" Claim Correct?
Historical Records of Chamomile Essential Oil and Its Development
The Egyptians sacrificed this herb to the sun, because chamomile could treat fever; other documents claim it was the herb of the moon, because it has a cooling effect. When Egyptian priests dealt with nervous problems, they particularly praised the soothing properties of chamomile. Throughout history it has been honored as the "physician of plants," because it can indirectly treat other shrubs planted around it. Its name comes from Greek, meaning "apple of the ground," while its Latin species name NobiliS means "noble flower." For many years it has been widely used in shampoos, especially for the nourishing and brightening effect on light-colored hair. At present it is mostly used in cosmetics and perfumes. Chamomile tea is an extremely popular helper for digestive problems; it can also promote good sleep and improve jaundice and liver diseases, which is also the reason it is added to after-dinner liqueurs.
Chamomile essential oil is distilled from the flowers and has an excellent soothing effect. It can relieve anxiety, tension, anger and fear, making people relaxed, patient and peaceful. It reduces worry, calms the mind, and is very helpful for insomnia. Adding a few drops of chamomile essential oil to hot water for foot soaking can achieve the purpose of promoting blood circulation and meridian flow, and can also achieve the effect of removing foot odor and smelly feet. Chamomile is divided into two types according to different origins and different effects: Roman chamomile and German chamomile. German chamomile (Matricaria recutita, chamomil.la recutita) is a beautiful sky blue and is superior to Roman chamomile. Its leaves have an apple sweetness and give off a warm herbal fragrance; the flowers carry an apple aroma and are bright green; the flowers are golden yellow and cone-shaped; the flower center is fragrant and firm. When selecting dried flowers, those with a color that is not too dark, complete leaves, and dryness without dampness are the best.
Chamomile as an Anti-Sensitivity Essential Oil
No. Chamomile essential oil is suitable for other sensitive skin types that are not allergic to chamomile, because each person's allergens differ according to individual constitution, and people who are allergic to chamomile cannot use chamomile essential oil.
For chamomile, from ancient times to the present, whenever it comes to the issue of soothing and anti-sensitivity care for the skin, chamomile essential oil is always mentioned first. Chamomile essential oil can improve the skin's tolerance, replenish and lock in moisture, and soothe the uncomfortable symptoms caused by sensitivity.