Blue Tansy Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Tanacetum annuum

This Blue Tansy essential oil is steam distilled using wild-harvested Moroccan blue tansy flowers. It has a deep blue color due to its chamulzine content, a highly anti-inflammatory compound modified from matracin and turned blue during the distillation process (this same change occurs when German Chamomile is distilled. Not to be confused with Tansy oil (which is generally not recommended for use by the majority of professional aromatherapists), Blue Tansy Oil is non-toxic, and has many similar properties to German 'Blue' Chamomile oil, with a somewhat lighter and sweeter tone. It's anti-inflammatory properties per drop will be slightly less, yet the aroma is more widely appreciated. Particularly this wildcrafted variety -- it's one of our favorites in the store.This particular Blue Tansy has a deep blue color and a warm, complex herbaceous sweetness. It is as though you are laying in patch of wild blueberries deep in an old growth forest.

It blends well with Lemongrass, Rosemary, Helichrysum, Cypress, Pine and Chamomile oils. It is especially nice in combination with many "needle" oils such as Fir and Black Spruce. With the addition of a small amount of carrier, this creates a somewhat masculine natural perfume.

For centuries, Blue Tansy has been used to relieve symptoms from an array of histamine-mediated allergic reactions. The active ingredient, chamulzine may also quite useful for asthma when blended with Ravensara. It is one of the primary oils recommended for sinus allergies, especially for children who don't mind a little "war paint" on their face (as it will be a bit blue at their sinus areas for a while). It's also one of the first choices for relief of itching or irritation from mosquito and other insect bites and stings. A drop may be place on "neat", or used in a soothing carrier such as coconut or tamanu oils.

Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Antihistamine, Sedative. (See Definitions.)

Dermatological:

• Reduces swelling and itching associated with allergies

Psychological:

• Induces relation
• Eases nervous tension and stress

Dermatological:

• Soothes and heals burns
• Treats sunburns and bruises
• When blended with Helichrysum, Blue Tansy can further promote tissue regeneration
• Reduces swelling and itching associated with allergies

Respiratory System:

• Calms asthma and emphysema

Inhalation:

• For respiratory support, it is most effectively used when inhaled using a diffuser or a couple of drops on a handkerchief.
• To receive the bronchio-dilating effects of Blue Tansy, try blending it with Lemongrass in a nebulizing diffuser.

Topical:

• Blue Tansy oil can be massaged into sore muscles or applied to damaged skin.
• The essential oil can be diluted to between 5 and 10% and small amounts massaged into the sinus areas which are most irritated from allergies.
• An excellent blend for heat or sun burned damaged skin is as follows: 10ml of Sesame oil with 10 drops Helichrysum essential oil and 6 drops of Blue Tansy oil. Blue Tansy is most efficacious when used in concentrations of 5% or less for skin care, as high amounts of chamulzine may be pro-inflammatory in this application..
  
  Besides its potential medicinal benefits, Blue Tansy can be added into essential oil blends to add a vividly blue coloration without disrupting the aroma.

Unlike Tansy oil, Blue Tansy Oil is non-toxic and a non-irritant when used in balanced doses and blends. The blue color will stain, so use caution in the application process.