Amyris (West Indian sandalwood) essential oil
€10,50
Ingredients
100% pure amyris, West Indian sandalwood (Amyris balsamifera) essential oil
Used plant parts
Wood
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Country of origin
Jamaica
Aroma
Soft, woody, exotic, sweet, with a slightly vanilla-like scent, reminiscent of sandalwood
Volume
10 ml
In stock
Description
Amyris (West Indian sandalwood)
Origin and background
Amyris balsamiferais known as the West Indian sandalwood, but it is not quite the same as sandalwood. Its aroma is reminiscent of the scent of sandalwood, while amyris belongs to a completely different botanical family.
Amyris grows naturally in Central America and northern parts of South America. Its range extends from Florida to Cuba, Jamaica, the island of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico, and from Mexico, Costa Rica and Honduras to northern parts of South America.
It was not until 1886 that Kirkby and Holmes first discovered the differences between amyris and sandalwood. A thorough examination of the evergreen leaves of amyris under a microscope revealed that the two trees were not related. It was then that the original botanical name of this plant was changed from Schimmerelia oleisera to Amyris balsamifera.
Because of its sandalwood-like scent amyris is called the West Indian sandalwood. It is because of this similarity, and because of being more affordable, that it is sometimes used in perfumery and cosmetics instead of the real sandalwood (Santalum album).
The locals call amyris as a candle tree, because due to the high oil content of the wood, it burns independently and with a strong flame like a candle.
Properties
Aromatic properties
The aroma of amyris is soft, woody, sweet and balsamic, with delicate vanilla undertones. Its scent has a calming, relaxing, warming, and soothing effect.
The aroma of amyris essential oil helps relieve anxiety and tension, insomnia and acts as an aphrodisiac, also reducing impotence and frigidity. The soothing properties of amyris also work well in meditation. It also relaxes and softens the muscles.
Healing properties
Amyris essential oil is used to clean wounds, as well as to relieve the symptoms of flu, stomach viruses, coughs, bronchitis, and colds. It is also attributed effective properties in relieving cystitis and vaginal infections.
Amyris essential oil can also be used to treat skin rashes, indigestion, and muscle cramps. It also has a supportive effect on the immune system.
Recommended uses
Topical
- It is recommended to use essential oils and their blend in a diluted form. Especially for sensitive and gentle skin. This means adding a small amount of water or carrier oil before applying it to the skin. The blend can be placed, for example, in a roll-on bottle that is convenient to carry along and can be used at any convenient time.
- Can also be added to a neutral unscented cream, lotion, or liquid soap to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
- Can be used in an aroma diffuser both at home or in the office to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere that relaxes the senses and creates a pleasant aroma around you.
- It can also be added to an oil burner. Don't forget to add water to the oil burner and then drip in the essential oil! Pure essential oil is too strong and has a faint odor.
- Can be added to hot bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini-vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy week.
- Combine it with other compatible oils (see recommendations below) in a diffuser or bath water.
- Can be diluted in the spray bottle with water and spray it at home, in the office, or just to refresh your bed linen.
Compatibility with other essential oils
Most woody scents, lavender, patchouli, vetiver, ylang ylang.
You can read more about aromatherapy and essential oils from here.
Caution!
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.
Additional information
| Weight | 40 g |
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