dōTERRA Roman Chamomile Essential Oil - 5ml
dōTERRA Roman Chamomile Essential Oil - 5ml
Roman Chamomile grows low to the ground, rarely reaching more than knee height, with feathery grey-green leaves and small white flowers that look like miniature daisies. doTERRA steam distils the oil from the flower heads, which is why it takes a good quantity of blooms to fill even a small bottle.
The aroma is sweet, floral and distinctly apple-like, with a herbaceous edge that keeps it from tipping into anything sugary. It's softer and rounder than most florals, closer to a fresh-cut apple orchard than a bouquet.
Because the scent is so mild and rounded, people often blend it into lighter, everyday diffuser mixes rather than wearing it alone, or stir a drop into an unscented lotion as part of a skincare routine. It pairs easily with other florals and citrus without fighting for attention.
Why people choose it
- A sweet, apple-like aroma with a soft herbaceous edge, unlike most other florals
- Steam distilled from the small, daisy-like flowers of a low-growing plant
- Mild and rounded enough to sit comfortably in an everyday diffuser blend
- Blends easily with other florals and citrus oils without overpowering them
- A gentle addition to an unscented lotion or cream as part of a skincare routine
How it smells
Sweet and apple-like, with a soft floral character and a herbaceous edge that keeps it from feeling overly sugary.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Two to three drops in a diffuser, alone or blended with a citrus oil for an easy, everyday scent.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil, or stir a drop into an unscented moisturiser before applying to the skin.
- Dilution
- One drop of Roman Chamomile to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- The aroma is mild compared with most florals, so it works well as an everyday blend rather than an occasional one.
Details
- Botanical name
- Anthemis nobilis
- Plant part
- Flower
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Isobutyl angelate, Isoamyl tiglate
- Size
- 5 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Roman Chamomile smell like?
Sweet and apple-like, with a soft floral, herbaceous quality — milder and rounder than most other floral oils.
Is this the same plant used in chamomile tea?
It's a related but different chamomile variety, grown and distilled specifically for its essential oil rather than for tea.
What does it blend well with?
Other florals such as Lavender or Geranium, and citrus oils like Bergamot, both sit comfortably alongside it.
Can I add it to my skincare?
A drop stirred into an unscented moisturiser or cream is a popular way to use it, rather than applying the neat oil directly to skin.
Why is it sold in a small 5ml bottle?
It takes a large quantity of the small flower heads to produce even a little oil, so it's typically sold in smaller bottles than bulkier plants.