Amyris Essential Oil (Amyris balsamifera)

Overview

Amyris may also be referred to as West Indian Sandalwood. It is typically processed in South America, Central America and in the West Indies using steam distillation as a method for extracting oil from the wood & branches.

Summary

Amyris oil has antiseptic, sedative, decongestant, and emollient properties. It is beneficial for helping calm your mind and relaxing your muscles. This herbal oil helps in improving mental clarity and making you feel at peace.

Essential Facts

Aroma Description: Faintly woody, slightly sweet, reminiscent of Sandalwood
Common Name(s): West Indian Sandalwood
Synonyms(s) for Amyris balsamifera: Amyris funckiana, Elemifera balsamifera, Schimmelia oleifera
Botanical Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Genus: Amyris
Chemical Family: Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols
Major Compounds: Valerianol, a-Eudesmol, 7-epi-a-Eudesmol, 10-epi-Gamma-Eudesmol, Elemol
Perfumery Note: Base
Consistency: Thick
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Color: Viscous pale yellow
Countries of Production: South America, Central America and in the West Indies
Indigenous Country: Haiti
Cultivation: Wild Harvested
Processing Methods: Steam Distillation
Part Typically Used: Wood & branches
Shelf Life: 4-8 years

Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

Benefits of Amyris:

Antiseptic, balsamic, sedative, calming and an aid to stress relief. It has sedative properties and helps during meditation. Muscle relaxant, emollient, soothing agent, stimulant.

Therapeutic Benefits of Amyris:

Anti-anxiety Anti-septic Calming Cicatrisant Sedative

Other Uses for Amyris:

It has antiseptic, balsamic, sedative & calming properties and aids in providing relief from stress. It also acts as muscle relaxant, soothing agent, emollient and stimulant. Further, it is also used as a room fragrance or mood fragrance, fixative or as component of soap fragrance. It also has limited use in flavoring work especially liqueurs. Amyris essential oil has been used for wound washes, influenza, childbirth recovery, diarrhea.

Blends

Amyris Blends:

Cedarwood, Atlas Cedarwood, Virginian

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Amyris:

If pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Discontinue use if skin sensitivity occurs. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use undiluted on skin. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use on broken skin or on abrasions. Do not use internally, unless directed by a licensed Aromatherapist or physician.