TANSY or Blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum)

Produced in France, Spain, Morocco from the leaves of the plant. Steam distillation produces azulene which gives the oil a blue color. Often mislabeled or marketed as “wild”, “blue”, or “Moroccan” chamomile, it is not a chamomile and should not be used in place of German chamomile (Matricaria recutita). Similar species, Tanacetum vulgare or Chrysanthemum vulgare, are also distilled and marketed as Common tansy-these oils are more toxic and should not be used for aromatherapy.

SAFETY: Avoid use during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Based on oil chemistry, appears safe at normal dosage even for pregnancy, many sources recommend avoiding it-probably based on mislabeling of common tansy.

USAGE HISTORY: Used in ancient Egyptian and Mediterranean cultures’ herbology.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral at homeopathic dosage only; topical; inhalation
• Treatment for sprains, rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica (Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic)
• Reduces effects of allergic responses-good for skin allergies, asthma, other allergies (Anti-allergic, mimics anti-histamine)
• Reduces fever, treats colds and respiratory infection, boosts immune system, supports balance in white blood cell production-may be helpful for leukemia, nourishes spleen (Febrifuge, diaphoretic, stimulant, tonic)
• Balances blood sugar-useful for diabetics
• Eliminates bruises, itching, skin irritation, rashes, couperose skin, cysts (Antipruritic)
• Hormone like actions, stimulates thymus (Emmenogogue)
• Reduces blood pressure (Hypotensive)
• Aids digestion, treats dyspepsia, intestinal worms, gas bloating (Vermifuge, carminative, digestive, anthelmintic)
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, cardio-vascular, respiratory

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Relieves nervousness, anxiety, tension, and stress
• Boosts courage and valor
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