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 Common Uses: Blue Tansy like all of the blue essential oils containing the active azulene is best known for its 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. 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%.
Disclaimer: Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
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Submited By: Patty from Darwin, Minnesota on 03/05/2008 Rating:
This is a relaxing EO and I am still finding positive ways to use this.
Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 01/23/2007 Rating:
What a strange and pleasing scent. While sweet and almost floral it has this invigorating essence to it as well I can feel it stimulating my nasal passages with just a slight sniff from the bottle! Cant wait to try it out on skin conditions and colds not to mention allergies! Oh and of course this will be tried in perfume making too!
Submited By: Marita from MARTINEZ, California on 08/10/2006 Rating:
This oil is excellent for coping with respiratory allergies. I combine it with green myrtle and use it as a chest and backrub for the kids. Very mild, but amazingly effective. Found out that the blend works with colds too. I put it in hand balms for eczema. Works miracles in that application as well. Great essential oil!
Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/06/2006 Rating:
Very sweet, almost intoxicating, and very useful in skin preparations. Love this wonderfully blue essential oil!
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Botanical Name: Tanacetum annuum 
