Plant Part: Leaves and Flowers

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Morocco

Description: Tanacetum Annuum L. produces leaves and flowers, from which the Tansy Blue Essential Oil is extracted through high pressure, low heat steam extraction.

Color: Blue to greenish blue liquid.

Common Uses: Blue Tansy – like all of the blue essential oils containing the active azulene – is best known for its skin care properties and as an anti-inflammatory agent. 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: Medium

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Blends well with most essential oils, though particularly Ravensara. When blending, special attention should be given to colour issues that may arise, (for example – discoloration if used in a white cream or lotion).

Aromatic Scent: Tansy Blue Essential Oil has a surprisingly sweet scent making it perfect for applications in skin care products and skin therapies.

History: Blue Tansy is also known as (true) Moroccan Chamomile, although another variety grown in Morocco, Ormensis multicaulis, is correctly called Wild Moroccan Chamomile, but does not have the distinctive blue colour of the other chamomiles.