Cape Chamomile Pure Essential Oil / Origin South Africa

Cape Chamomile Essential Oil (Eriocephalus punctulatus)

Also known as Snow Bush

Origin: Native to South Africa, where it grows wild in the dry, mountainous regions of the Western and Eastern Cape. The oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops of the plant, which belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family. Despite its common name, Cape chamomile is not a true chamomile - it is botanically unrelated to both German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). It is a uniquely South African aromatic plant that has gained increasing recognition in international perfumery and artisan fragrance work for its distinctive, fruity scent profile.

Scent: Sweet, fruity, and delicately floral with a soft, warm, berry-like character. Gentle and rounded - there's a distinctive, apple-like sweetness layered with a light, herbaceous brightness. Subtly woody with a faint, dry, hay-like undertone. Delicate, elegant, and beautifully balanced - a unique, charming scent that is sweeter, fruitier, and lighter than traditional chamomile oils.

Uses:

• Valued in natural perfumery as a sweet, fruity, floral accent - adds a soft, delicate warmth and an unusual fruity quality to blends
• A lovely addition to diffuser blends, bringing a gentle, warm atmosphere to any space
• Used in candle making and soap crafting for its unique, sweet, fruity character
• Blends beautifully with lavender, bergamot, rose, geranium, sandalwood, cedarwood, ylang ylang, and neroli oils
• Popular in artisan fragrance work for floral, fruity, and soft compositions
• An interesting alternative to traditional chamomile oils for those seeking a sweeter, fruitier scent profile

Important Information:

• For External Use only
  
• Always dilute with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
• Perform a patch test before use
• Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant or nursing
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness

Available in 1ml sample, 5ml, 10ml and 30ml sizes

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

Please note if buying large quantities of this item we advise purchasing a 1ml sample where available first to ensure that you are happy with the product as we do not refund opened items due to hygiene reasons.

COA available on request

Due to the low flashpoint, we are unable to ship this item outside the UK

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