Wild (Moroccan) Chamomile (ormenis multicaulis) is an annual herb belonging to the Asteraceae (Compositae) family. Native to Israel and most of the Middle Eastern regions of the world.

Blends Well With
Cedarwood, cypress, frankincense, lavender, oakmoss, vetiver, and most floral oils.

Ormenis multicaulis is one of three varieties of chamomile used in perfumery and cosmetics. It is different from the other Chamomiles in both chemical composition and scent. The aroma of the Wild Chamomile oil is quite a bit more penetrating and not as sweet apple like notes as most Chamomile, but it packs powerful compounds.

It is used throughout the perfume industry, commonly as a top note in colognes and perfumes. This one is coveted above all chamomile and comes with a hefty price tag because it takes 3-4 times more flowers to get essential oil than your traditional varieties.

Significantly different from Matricaria recutita Blue Chamomile also known as German Chamomile and from Chamomile Roman, Wild Maroccan chamomile which is also native to northwestern Africa, Israel, and Saudia Arabia. It grows abundantly in the wild in northern Morocco and has been distilled in that country since the nineteen-seventies. Ormenis multicaulis Negev Chamomile is rarer in essential oil and most sought after.

While some claim that Moroccan chamomile is not a true chamomile, as it is steam-distilled from a chamomile-like cousin perennial plant, this renegade oil responds with an incredible array of benefits for the skin as it is rich with sesquiterpenes and azulenes. This essence, also known as Ormenis, or Ormenis Oil, offers herculean healing for the body and soul.

Benefits; Skin problems such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, and cysts. It has also been used for rheumatism and is supportive of the gall bladder.

It is also known for its calming properties; and can relax stress and tension simply by inhaling the complex aroma of this oil. Soothing, calming, and relaxing. Traditionally used as a muscle relaxant and skin conditioner.

Aromatherapists may recommend that you blend a couple of drops of Ormenis with lavender in a diffuser and set it going half an hour before bedtime. When properly diluted into a carrier oil to create a nightly routine of applying the oil to pulse areas. It’s also thought to help to relieve headaches and migraines and is a useful oil to have around in times of emotional stress.

I personally like Ormenis Negev Chamomile blended with Roman Chamomile and Sweet Lavender, one drop each into 2 Tbsp. of Grape Seed Oil or Jojoba Oil It is considered to have antispasmodic, cholagogue, emmenagogue, hepatic and sedative properties.