Blue Tansy Essential Oil

Blue Tansy Essential Oil – Tanacetum annuum
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Part Typically Used: Flowers and Stems
Class: Ketone
Perfumery Note: Middle
Country of Origin: Morocco

This highest quality Blue Tansy essential oil possesses a complex, sweet, slightly floral aroma with camphorous and herbaceous undertones that are pleasant, calming and refreshing. Due to its chamazulene content, Blue Tansy essential oil is very dark blue in colour. This oil has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect as well as having anti-histamine, anti-allergen and anti-fungal applications. It can also help reduce anxiety, stress and anger in a way that is relaxing and sedating. The true Blue Tansy oil can be hard to acquire and is frequently adulterated, but Zurma makes sure that we only ever supply our customers with authentic, pure and natural essential oils such as this one.

Typical Main Constituents
Chamazulene
B-Myrcene
Camphor
Sabinene
B-Eudesmol
3,6-Dihydrochamazulene
B-Pinene
a-Phellandrene

Aroma
A complex, sweet, slightly floral aroma with camphorous & herbaceous undertones.
Note: Middle

Blends well with
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Helichrysum, Lavender, Neroli, Patchouli, Pine and Rose.

Aromatherapy Uses
Anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, wound healing, analgesic (pain relief), antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, antispasmodic, nourishes skin, stimulates immune function, reduces excess mucus, supports tissue regeneration, reduces anxiety, relaxing, sedating and reduces stress and anger.

Safety Data
Low risk of interference with the enzymes responsible for drug metabolism due to chamazulene content. Avoid use with people at risk of epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease due to camphor content as it may exacerbate the risk of seizures or convulsions. Avoid using with children with Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) as it can increase their risk of jaundice.

Contraindications
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
May increase photosensitivity
Not recommended for those with epilepsy
Should be highly diluted before use due to high chamazulene content
Avoid if allergic to plants in the daisy family

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations
Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

General Disclaimer
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