Roman chamomile yields an essential oil that is light blue when fresh. It can be extracted from the flower and the upper parts of the plant. It has excellent calming properties, and is said to ease irritation, impatience and help PMS and other menstrual and menopausal problems. Roman chamomile is an evergreen with a fresh apple smell.
This herb is said to be good for abdominal pain, gall bladder problems, and throat infections. In a diffuser, it is believed to calm headaches, nervous complaints, and migraines.