10 ml
Botanical source: Tanacetum annuum
Plant part used: The herb
Origin: Morocco
Production: Sustainably wild harvested, certified organic
Extraction method: Steam distillation of the fresh flowering tops in August and September
Note: This oils gets its name from its deep cobalt blue color, not from its flowers – which are yellow, not blue.
Caution: Blue tansy oil is commonly adulterated with other oils such as Yarrow, White mugwort and Moroccan wild camomile.
Fragrance profile: Deeply saturated fruity-sweet and apple-green notes, laced with an whiff of fresh spicyness. Similar to German camomile but sweeter, fruitier and less 'maltey' or 'seaweedy.'
Properties: Cooling, soothing, relaxing, harmonizing
Chinese medicine function: To circulate the Qi, nourish the Yin, clear heat and calm the Shen
Pharmacology: Blue tansy is highest in the sesquiterpene chamazulene of any oil: often up to 38%. Chamazulene is one of nature's most potent anti-inflammatory compounds and has shown excellent antihistamine and antiallergic actions in clinical trials. Other anti-inflammatory constituents that Blue tansy contains include curcumene, terpinen-4-ol and borneol. Its 3-12% camphor content ensures an equally good analgesic action.
Complementary blending: Yarrow, German camomile, Roman camomile, Helichrysum, Rosewood, Geranium, Palmarosa, Bergamot, Green mandarin.
For external use only. Properly dilute all essential oils in lotion or vegetable carrier oil before massage or other topical use. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health conditions, or are taking medications, please consult your healthcare provider before using essential oils.
Fragrance energy: Sweet, green
Movement course: Circulating
Warmth effect: Cool
Tone effect: Relaxant
Channel tropism: Liver, Heart, Lung
Five-Element affinity: Wood, Fire
In Chinese Medicine: A cooling, sweet-green oil, Blue Tansy is used to circulate the Qi and calm the Shen. The focus of this systemic relaxant is constrained Qi agitating the Heart Shen, while at the same time supporting Heart Yin. Blue Tansy sits at about the same strength as Lavender, but with more emphasis on nourishing Heart Yin. Mild inhalation reinforces its calming effect on the Shen and is often used alongside point treatment.
Chinese Medicine functions adapted from Peter Holmes, L.Ac., M.H., Channeling Fragrance. The full profile — treatment patterns, acupoint combinations and synergist oils — is in the book.
One drop between forefinger and thumb relieves nasal congestion for a full nights rest better than expensive nasal sprays or prescriptions
I’ve used this for years to relieve seasonal allergies as suggested by my acupuncturist a drop between forefinger and thumb pressed together in each side of nose clears any congestion for a clear nights sleep. Much less expensive that nasal sprays or prescription and last longer.
Great for centering self, puts me in a beautiful bouquet
No more pills for allergy, one drop takes care of them.
Just what you need after a long day!
I love it! It invites a full sense of embodied ease.
Love this Oil, its Color like the Ocean in a Bottle!
Uncap and feel instant calming; beautiful scent!
I have been using Blue tansy for redness or rashes or itching, and it works great; the itching stops right away, and after one or two application the rashes are gone as well. It is a great essential oil to have.
