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Cape Chamomile.
Translucent and pale blue, distilled from South African flowers: a sweet, light, fruity oil rich in esters, made for slow evenings, warm baths and the hour when the to-do list will not stop.
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About this product
For the nights when the to-do list keeps running and the weight of the day will not lift. Cape chamomile is a translucent, light blue oil distilled from the flowers of Eriocephalus punctulatus, ethically farmed and unsprayed in South Africa. Despite its name, it is no relation to Roman or German chamomile; a trace of azulene lends the blue, and that is all they share.
Its aroma is sweet, light and fruity, reminiscent of blue tansy and some chamomiles. That sweetness comes from its esters, more than 50 percent, many of them seemingly unique to this oil, with a good share of linalyl acetate. We think of it as one of the most calming scents on our shelf.
Details
- Botanical name: Eriocephalus punctulatus
- Origin: South Africa, ethically farmed, not sprayed
- Method: distilled from the flowers
- Blends with bergamot, benzoin, Atlas cedarwood, frankincense, geranium, lemon, sandalwood, sweet orange, vetiver and ylang ylang
How to use
Add a few drops to a diffuser stone in the evening, or dilute it in a carrier oil for a massage or a warm bath. There are no known contraindications, but as a relatively new oil, avoid it in early pregnancy and with newborns. It keeps about 2 to 3 years once opened; store it dark and refrigerated.
A pale blue hush for the end of a crowded day.
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