Blue Tansy Essential Oil

Blue Tansy Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Tanacetum annuum

Plant Part: Leaves and Flowers

Extraction Method: Steam

Origin: Turkey

Description: Tanacetum annuum produces leaves and flowers, from which the Blue essential oil Tansy Blue is extracted through high pressure, low heat steam extraction.

Color: Blue

Consistency: Viscous

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Most essential oils, though particularly Ravensara.

When blending, special attention should be given to color issues that may arise (for example – discoloration if used in a white cream or lotion).

Aromatic Scent: Tansy Blue has a surprisingly sweet scent making it perfect for applications in skin care products and skin therapies.

History: Tansy blue is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Moroccan Chamomile, though Moroccan Chamomile is actually an entirely different species.

Cautions: Tansy Blue is generally non-irritating and non-toxic. Nonetheless, the preferred mode of use is external. It seems to display its strongest effects if its maximum concentration in a blend does not exceed 5%.