Amyris Essential Oil
$236.00
Amyris essential oil helps maintain the immune system, used for everyday stresses and can maintain clear, healthy skin.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in cool, dark place.
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Latin Name |
Amyris balsamifera |
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Synonyms |
Schimmelia oleifera, West Indian sandalwood, West Indian Rosewood |
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Plant family |
Rutaceae |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of the broken wood and branches |
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Origin |
Mainly Haiti, but it has now been introduced to may tropical zones such as Jamaica, South and central America |
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Plant characteristics |
A small bushy tree with white flowers and compound leaves, which grows in wild thickets all over Haiti |
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Oil characteristics |
A pale yellow liquid with a sweet and smoky fragrance |
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Traditional use |
Called ‘candlewood’ by the locals due to its high oil content making it burn like a candle, Amyris is used as a torch by the local fishermen and traders and also to make excellent furniture |
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Blends well with |
Lavandin, Citronella, Cedarwood and other woody essential oils |
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Cautions and comments |
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising |
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Main chemical constituents |
Caryophyllene, cadinene and cadinol |
Suitable for : All skin