Ingredient:
Blue Tansy
Botanical name:
Tanacetum annuum
Aroma:
Sweet and fruity, with an herbaceous hint
Evidence-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)
Traditional-based Therapeutic Properties:
Anti-inflammatory (reduces localized inflammation)
Antihistaminic (reduces histamine response)
Antioxidant (protects against free radical damage)
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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.
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