Plant Therapy | Roman Chamomile REVIEW
A comprehensive review of Roman Chamomile by Plant Therapy
ESSENTIAL OIL REVIEWS SINGULAR
7/5/20255 min read
At a Glance
Product Name: Roman Chamomile Essential Oil 10 mL (0.33 fl oz)
Product Brand: Plant Therapy
Evellon Oil Score: 8.5 / 10
Concentration: 100 % pure, undiluted single-origin oil
Ingredients: Anthemis nobilis (flower) oil, steam-distilled
Scent Profile: Sweet apple-like top, soft herbal heart, warm hay-tea base
Price per oz: ≈ USD 109 / fl oz
Current Price: ~ USD 35.99 for 10 mL
Roman Chamomile is the whisper-soft counterpart to punchier herbs like peppermint or rosemary, yet it commands a premium because every drop calms nerves and skin in equal measure. Below you’ll find a deep dive into Plant Therapy’s take on this classic—how it’s grown, why it’s pricey, what real users think, and all the clever ways we work it into daily life.
Deep Dive
A Look into Plant Therapy's Organic Roman Chamomile
If lavender is the lullaby of aromatherapy, Roman Chamomile is the gentle hand stroking your hair. Plant Therapy bottles its flowers within hours of distillation, chasing that fleeting green-apple aroma that sets true Anthemis nobilis apart from cheaper blends. At just one-third of an ounce (10 mL), the vial feels tiny, but chamomile’s ester-rich profile means a single drop can scent an entire bedroom diffuser. That potency—paired with labor-intensive flower harvesting—explains the lofty price tag.
Ingredients & Extraction
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Top: Crisp green apple, hint of fresh pear
Heart: Herbal-tea sweetness, touch of straw
Base: Dry hay, faint nectar finish
Longevity: 4–6 h in passive diffusion
Roman Chamomile thrives in the sun-splashed fields of England and southern France. Plant Therapy sources certified pesticide-free blooms, then steam-distills them at low pressure to protect delicate esters like isobutyl angelate—responsible for the oil’s signature calming effect on the limbic system. Each batch is GC-MS tested, a lab method that separates and identifies every compound, proving there are no sneaky synthetics or adulterants hiding inside.
Scent Profile
Close your eyes, uncap the bottle, and you get a gentle pop of tart green apple (top), followed by a cozy herbal-tea warmth (heart). The base note dries down to freshly cut hay with a hint of honey—soft enough to blend with lavender, yet sturdy enough to stand alone in a diffuser cycle.
Top: Crisp green apple, hint of fresh pear
Heart: Herbal-tea sweetness, touch of straw
Base: Dry hay, faint nectar finish
Longevity: 4–6 h in passive diffusion
Brand Story & Purity
Plant Therapy launched in Twin Falls, Idaho, in 2011 with a mission to make third-party-tested oils affordable outside multilevel-marketing circles. Every Roman Chamomile batch carries:
GC-MS report — shows exact chemical fingerprint; we like seeing esters > 75 % for max soothing power.
USDA-Certified Organic seal — confirms no synthetic pesticides from field to bottle. USDA inspectors audit the entire supply chain yearly, which matters when you’re placing drops on toddler pillows.
Leaping Bunny cruelty-free — no animal testing at any stage.
These badges aren’t just shiny logos; they tell buyers the lot number on their label can be traced back to a specific farm and lab sheet.
What Shoppers Say
With a 4.4-star average from 170-plus reviews, buyers praise potency, kid friendliness, and that trademark apple-tone aroma—although a few balk at the price. One five-star fan sums it up: “This is my go-to for bed time routine with lavender and frankincense. So good! I was originally looking for the same quality and scent as Young living without the high prices and this fit the bill.” Minor gripes center on bottles arriving half-full or the oil being overpowering when not blended sparingly.
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Average rating: 4.4 / 5
Praise: Calming strength, pure smell, trustworthy brand
Common gripe: High cost for a small bottle
How We Use It
Diffuser (3–5 drops / 100 mL ≈ 3.4 fl oz water)
Roman Chamomile shines after sunset. We pair three drops with two drops of cedarwood for a quietly creamy fog that settles a racing mind.
Topical (2 % total dilution = 12 drops in 1 fl oz / 30 mL carrier)
Dab on pulse points when tension headaches hover. Its anti-inflammatory esters calm redness, too, so the same mix doubles as a spot treatment for angry skin.
Pillow Spray
Blend 10 drops with 1 fl oz (30 mL) distilled water and a teaspoon of witch hazel, shake, then mist linens. A fine veil settles without staining cotton.
Bath
Stir 5 drops into a cup (240 g) of Epsom salt before tossing into warm water (about 100 °F / 38 °C). The salt disperses oils, sparing skin from neat contact while the steam soothes muscles.
Laundry
Add 3 drops to an unscented wool dryer ball. Clothes emerge with a whisper of apple-tea rather than a detergent blast, great for pajamas and baby blankets.
Shelf‑Life & Storage
Because esters oxidize slowly, Roman Chamomile keeps about five years unopened (three once first air hits it). Store the amber bottle upright, cap tight, in a dark drawer below 77 °F (25 °C). If the scent turns sour or thin, oxidation is underway—time to retire it to cleaning duty.
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Shelf life: 5 y sealed, 3 y after opening
Best temp: ≤ 77 °F / 25 °C, away from light
Indicator of age: sour or medicine-like edge
Price & Value
This delicate oil is USD 35.99 for 0.34 fl oz / 10 mL, equal to roughly USD 105.90 per oz or USD 3.60 per mL. Scarce flower yield and gentle extraction drive the price, yet only 1–2 drops per use stretch the vial over many calming blends. Treating it as a precision accent safeguards value.
Verdict
Plant Therapy’s Roman Chamomile isn’t cheap, but neither is a sleepless night. The oil’s purity, USDA organic pedigree, and kid-safe rating justify the splurge if you value guaranteed lab testing over bargain-bin mystery blends. Our team gives it 8.5 out of 10—losing points only for price and limited bottle sizes. For insomniacs, sensitive-skin families, or anyone chasing that gentle apple-tea lullaby, a single vial may last longer—and work harder—than you expect.
