Ingredient:
Blue Tansy
Botanical name:
Tanacetum annuum
Aroma:
Sweet and fruity, with an herbaceous hint
Evidence-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Anti-inflammatory (reduces localized inflammation)
• Antihistaminic (reduces histamine response)
• Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
Traditional-based Therapeutic Properties:
• Antispasmodic (calms cramps and tension)
• Nervine (supports nervous system)
• Anxiolytic (calms anxiousness)
• Antirheumatic (calms arthritis and rheumatism)
• Sedative (supports rest and relaxation)
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Fun Facts:
Fun Fact 1
Blue tansy essential oil contains several compounds known for their anti-inflammatory properties, including chamazulene, sabinene, camphor, myrcene, and pinene.
Fun Fact 2
Native to and most commonly harvested in Northern Morocco, it is also referred to as Moroccan tansy.
Fun Fact 3
Despite blue tansy flowers being bright yellow, it's the chamazulene, an aromatic chemical compound, that gives the essential oil its distinctive deep blue color and exceptional soothing properties.