For skin applications exclusively (no diffusions, or inhalations)

INCI Name : Tanacetum annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower oil

CAS Number :934-978-3

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EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation

PARTS USED: flowering aerial parts

ORIGIN: Morocco (sustainable wildcraft)

COMMON NAMES: Moroccan chamomile, Moroccan Tansy, Blue Tansy, Tanaisie du Maroc.

APPEARANCE: Deep blue coloured liquid

ODOUR NOTE: Sweet herbaceous fruity, soft, and warm with camphorated top notes. Top to middle note.

MAIN MOLECULAR COMPOUNDS: Sabinene, Chamazulene and 5.6-dihydrochamazulene, camphor, beta-pinene and alpha-pinene, beta-myrcene, p-cymene

QUALITY: 100 % pure and whole essential oil.

STORAGE CONDITION: Keep bottles tightly closed, in a cool, dry place protected from sunlight and heat sources. Store away from children and pets’ reach.

INFO AND INTERESTING FACTS 

Attention: May stain fabrics and give your cream or balms a lovely blue colour!

The deep blue Tansy essential oil extracted from Tanacetum ANNUUM is not to be confused with the common Tansy oil (Tanacetum vulgare). 

The plants and their essential oils have very different builds and properties. Please read more on the information tab below

Here's a comparison table of the four types of chamomile essential oils:

Key differences:

1. Roman Chamomile is best known for its antispasmodic properties and is often preferred for digestive issues and menstrual cramps.
2. German Chamomile has the strongest anti-inflammatory properties due to its high chamazulene content, making it ideal for skin irritations and allergic reactions.
3. Cape Chamomile is less common but highly valued for stress relief and emotional balance, particularly during life transitions.
4. Blue Tansy, while not a true chamomile, is often grouped with them due to its similar properties. It's particularly useful for allergies but should be used cautiously due to its camphor content.

When choosing between these oils, consider the specific therapeutic properties needed and any safety considerations, especially for long-term use or with sensitive individuals.

POLLEN, HAY FEVER, ALLERGIES RUB RECIPE SYNERGY  Go to the recipe page

Blue Tansy essential oil - 30 drops

Eucalyptus Citriodora essential oil - 15 drops

Lavender French essential oil - 10 drops

Argan carrier oil - to fill your bottle

Blue Tansy essential oil of is highly concentrated in chamazulene, sabinene but also in myrcene and camphor. These different molecules give it the following main properties:

• anti-inflammatory ++++ (chamazulene)
• antihistamine, antiallergic ++++ (chamazulene).
• antipruritic +++
• Analgesic, antineuralgic, calming, sedative, hypotensive ++
• Anti-depressive
• Phlebotonic +: (tonic to the veins)
• Antibacterial, antimicrobial: ++

To Soothe inflammations and allergic reactions.

• In anti-allergic oils, creams, or gels to soothe seasonal reactions to pollen, insects’ bites, environmental reactions (asthma triggered by pollen, reactions to heat, water…)
• In relaxing massages oils for muscles spasms.
• In massage oils formulations for nerve pains, fibromyalgia, arthritis
• In massages oils, creams gels for sun burns, skin burning sensations, itches.
• In relaxing massages to ease anxiety, to promote inner peace and balance.
• In recovering massages after-sports or intense workday
• In relaxing massages to promote restful sleep.
• In skincare for Reactive, sensitives skins: dermatitis, Irritated skins, redness.
• In toning massages for heavy legs to help improves good blood circulation of in the body, varicose veins, congestions

FOR SKIN APPLICATIONS ONLY NO DIFFUSION, NO INHALATIONS

Use in low doses (5% is a maximum ,10 drops MAX, per 10ml carrier oil) and for a limited time.

Always use diluted in a suitable carrier (oil, cream, lotion, or gel).

• Relaxing Body massages +++use 1 to 6 drops Blue Tansy essential oil together with other essential oils (lavender) for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration)
• Face care, skin rashes, sunburns, eczema +++use 1 to 3 drops essential oil for 10 ml Aloe vera gel, carrier, or base (0.5 to 1 % concentration)
• Face care for sensitive, reactive, uncomfortable skins+++: 1 drop Blue Tansy in 3-4 drops of Hemp seed or Calendula oil, as soon as reactions starts. Apply to the area of concern.
• Soothing Body care+++ use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration)
• Ex: Pollen allergy:  1 drop in 4 drops of carrier oil applied to the forearms, 2 times a day for 7-10 days.
• Hives (Urticaria), Angioedema, Eczema: 2 drops in 2 drops of carrier oil applied topically to the itchy area, 3 times a day, until visible improvement.
• Targeted massages (Joints, Varicose veins, heavy legs massage…): 5 drops essential oil in 5ml carrier oil.
• Soothing Bath+++: First mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil with 20 ml vegetable glycerine or 1 cup of Epsom salts
• Compresses: +++
• Natural perfumery: ++

For more detailed information, please go check this LINK TO Instructions of use essential oils page

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and SEEK MEDICAL AND SPECIALIST ADVISE WHEN IN DOUBT.

SEE OUR PAGE ON PRECAUTION - HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS SAFELY

• Soothing skin inflammations: with Roman chamomile, lavender, calendula oil.
• For articulations: with eucalyptus citriodora, Katrafray in St John’s wort oil, Meadowsweet oil, Arnica oil, Macadamia oil or Aloe vera gel/oil.
• Circulatory: with Cypress or Lentisque essential oil and Tamanu oil
• Cooling inflammations: with helichrysum in rosehip oil or Aloe vera gel
• Insect bites: Spike Lavender, Rose Geranium Clove in Calendula or Arnica.
• For eczema: with sandalwood or in Sandalwood seed oil
• Pollen, grain allergies: with lavender, eucalyptus citriodora in Argan oil.
• In perfumes with: Amyris, angelica, Bergamot, cedarwood, Cistus, ylang-ylang

Focus on chamazulene

This molecule of the sesquiterpene family, present in the essential oils of German Chamomile, (Matricaria recutita) and Blue Tansy is responsible for their characteristic, beautiful, deep-blue color, and gives them their super anti-allergic properties. Chamazulene is present in the Blue Tansy at high levels (up to 30%, compared to 5% in German chamomile).

Blue Tansy, Tanacetum annum, is an annual plant and flowers once a year under good weather conditions. Its steam distilled essential oil is the one used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and perfumery. It has high level of chamazulene compounds, responsible its specialized overall soothing properties. Very antihistamine, decongestant, and anti-inflammatory, it is used in the support of allergic and/or itchy conditions. Blue Tansy essential oil contains no thujone molecules. This is a highly seasonal / availability-dependant essential oil, which make it scarce and precious.

The Common tansy, Tanacetum vulgare syn. Chrysanthemum vulgare, is a perennial plant that produces decorative yellow flowers all year round. Its essential oil is not used in aromatherapy nor in natural cosmetics. Common tansy plant is used, amongst other industrial applications, in gardens (slurry, spray) as a natural anti-fungal, pest control and insect repellent, and as a companion-plant, in fruits, flowers (roses) and vegetable gardens. Common tansy produces a clear essential oil (no chamazulene) that contains thujone and is considered dangerous (potentially neurotoxic and abortive). It is used in the making of certain bitter liqueurs but the thujone molecules must be removed before incorporation

Tanacetum annuum

ESSENTIAL OIL

Skin soothing; Powerful anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic; For seasonal allergies, Pollen allergies, skin rashes, itches (pruritus), calms, clears allergic reactions: sneezing, runny noses, itchy eyes, bug bites; For reactive, sensitive skins: soothe inflammations, redness, and cools heat sensations; dermatitis, sunburns, rosacea, erythema,  blemishes; Strengthens veins walls and Circulatory: varicose veins; Anti-inflammatory for fibromyalgia, nerve pains, arthritis Emotionally relaxing: worries, anxiety, promote sleep, balance and inner calm. 

For skin applications exclusively (no diffusions, or inhalations)

CAUTIONS For skin applications exclusively (no diffusions, inhalations)

This oil contains camphor, it is not recommended for children under 6 years, people with epilepsy.

This essential oil is prohibited in case of hormone-dependent cancer (breast, prostate, uterus).

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt