3 Types of Chamomile to Use for Anxiety
How to use Roman, German & Cape Chamomile for anxiety in a roll-on blend.
Chamomile oils are traditionally used for anxiety. And did you know there’s more than one type of Chamomile? By using them together, you can layer their benefits and create a more overall calming experience.
Here are three Chamomiles to use for anxiety, each with a completely different genus and species:
So what do these Chamomiles have in common?
Along with their relaxing effects, they’re all members of the botanical family “Asteraceae” (the same family that includes daisies).
Using Chamomile for Anxiety
Anxiety can be overwhelming. It puts your stress response on overdrive, so it’s constantly trying to protect you from threats (even if your logical mind recognized there isn’t really any danger).
These three chamomiles are some of my favorite oils to work with when blending for people who struggle with ongoing anxious feelings. They can calm your mind and heart so sweetly that it feels like you’re wrapped in a warm, comforting hug.
When you’re that emotionally relaxed, your body naturally releases tension.
This, in turn, allows your mind to feel even calmer.
I created this recipe with the goal of creating that “relaxation loop” for you.
3 Chamomiles Anxiety Calming Roll-On
10 ml St. John’s wort infused olive oil (Hypericum perforatum)
2 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil (Chamaemelum nobile)
2 drops German Chamomile essential oil (Matricaria recutita)
2 drops Cape Chamomile essential oil (Eriocephalus punctulatus)
Make your blend in a 10 ml glass bottle with a roller ball top.
Combine the St. John’s wort-infused olive oil and essential oils in the bottle, snap the roller ball top into place, and you’re done!
Use your 3 Chamomiles Anxiety Calming Roll-On as needed throughout the day. It can help to use this blend even before anxiety sets in, like a gentle nourishing tonic for your nervous system. The Chamomiles all have strong scents, so this blend is also like a perfume.
What’s Cape Chamomile?
Roman and German Chamomile are relatively well known. (If you’re not sure of the differences between them, get a quick explanation here.)
But you might not be familiar with Cape Chamomile.
Cape Chamomile oil is from South Africa. It has a strong, sweet floral aroma, laced with the tangy scent of fresh green apple. The aroma is very different from Roman and German Chamomile, but the relaxing effects are similar!
What’s St. John’s wort infused oil?
St. John’s wort has been used for generations to calm nerves and anxious feelings. It’s especially popular in cases of chronically low energy and melancholy since it’s been shown to boost mood.
I chose it as the carrier for this roll-on because its uplifting benefits work hand-in-hand with the Chamomiles!
If you’ve ever experienced the relaxing effects of Chamomile, I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Your comments could help someone else!
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Amsterdam, J.D., Yimei, L., Soeller, I., Rockwell, K. (2009) A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral Matricaria recutita (Chamomile) Extract Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 29(4):378-82
Cui, Y., Zheng, Y. (2016) A meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of St. John’s wort extract in depression therapy in comparison with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in adults. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment 12: 1715–1723 doi: 10.2147/NDT.S106752
Moss, M., Howarth, R., Wilkinson, L. and Wesnes, K. (2006) Expectancy and the aroma of Roman chamomile influence mood and cognition in healthy volunteers. International Journal of Aromatherapy 16, 2, 63-73
