Botanical Name Tanacetum annuum
Plant Part Leaves and Flowers
Extraction Method Steam
Origin Morocco
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
Common Uses Blue Tansy – like all of the blue essential oils containing the active azulene – is best known for it’s skin care properties as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been credited by aromatherapists as being an antihistamine and antispasmodic. It is believed to induce relaxation, reduce nervous tension and stress, and be beneficial for allergies. It does the latter by being a stimulant for the thymus gland.
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%.