Best for

eases discomfort

decreases unpleasant sensory experiences

reduces redness

diminishes swelling

soothing

quells irritation from insect bites

helps heal burns and wounds

encourages cell regeneration

Blue Tansy essential oil is considered by aromatherapists to be an important oil for burned, inflamed and damaged skin, sunburns and bruises. When blended with Helichrysum, Blue Tansy can further promote tissue regeneration. Blue Tansy is most efficacious when used in concentrations of 5% or less for skin care, as high amounts of chamulzine may be pro-inflammatory in this application.

Like other “blue” oils, is used for sore muscles, sprains and strains.

It's also one of the first choices for relief of itching or irritation from mosquito and other insect bites and stings. A drop may be used "neat", or 3-5 drops per teaspoon may be blended in a soothing carrier such as coconut or tamanu oil.

active

fragrance

ABOUT THE PLANT

This essential oil is steam distilled using organic Moroccan blue tansy flowers and leaves. It’s deep blue color is due to its chamazulene content, a highly anti-inflammatory compound modified from matracin that turns blue during the distillation process (this same change occurs when German Chamomile is distilled). Blue Tansy oil is non-toxic and has many similar properties to German 'Blue' Chamomile oil, with a somewhat lighter and sweeter tone. Not to be confused with Tansy oil which is generally not recommended for use by the majority of professional aromatherapists and is considered toxic.

Moroccan Tansy, Moroccan blue chamomile

ABOUT THE OIL

CAUTION: do not mistake for Tansy Oil that comes from Tanacetum vulgare. This essential oil has a high content of the toxic ketone Thujone.

OF INTEREST

Chamazulene

β-Myrcene

Camphor

Sabinene

β-Eudesmol

3,6-Dihydrochamzulene

β-Pinene

α-Phellandrene

Borneol

ρ-Cymene

2,5,8-Trimethylnaphthol

Terpinen-4-ol

7,12-Dehydro-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrochamzulene-9-(15,16-Dihydro-15-methylenegeranyl)-ρ-cymene

(+)-Limonene

Thymol

α-Pinene

β-Sesquiphellanrene

1,8-Cineole

β-Caryophyllene

Vaencene

Germacrene D

α-Terpinene

Caryophyllene oxide

Methyl jasmonate

A magnificent Blue Tansy oil, with an aroma reminiscent of blueberries in the forest, it is extremely relaxing and excellent in skin-care formulas.

PROPERTIES

BENEFITS

• quells irritation from environmental factors

counteracts physical hypersensitivity

eases sinus irritation

• promotes sleep

• calms the nervous system

• relieves stress

ENERGETICS

AROMA NOTES

This particular Blue Tansy has a deep blue color and a warm, complex, herbaceous sweetness. It is as though you are laying in patch of wild blueberries deep in an old growth forest.

Blue Tansy blends well with Lemongrass, Rosemary, Helichrysum, Cypress, Pine and Chamomile oils and is especially nice in combination with many "needle" oils such as Fir and Black Spruce. With the addition of a small amount of carrier oil, this creates a somewhat masculine natural perfume.

MIDDLE-BASE NOTE

Blends well with:

Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

Essential Oil Safety, Second edition by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffen Arctander

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Second Edition by Salvatore Battaglia

The Fragrant Heavens, the Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism