Araucaria Essential Oil (Neocallitropsis pancheri)

Overview

Araucaria may also be referred to as Monkey Puzzle Tree, Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén, Brazilian Pine, Candelabra Tree, Columbea Angustifolia, Araucaria Araucana, Araucaria Brasiliana, Araucaria Brasiliensis. It is typically processed using steam distillation as a method for extracting oil from the leaves or wood.

Summary

Neocallitropis-pancheri or the Monkey Puzzle Tree , Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, or Pehuén from which Araucaria Essential oil is distilled (sometimes spelt Arucaria) is an evergreen which can grow up to 130 feet in height and with a trunk around 5 feet in diameter native to central and southern Chile and Western Argentina in South America although this oil comes from Norfolk Island where it also grown as well as the nearby archipelago of New Caledonia. It is an extremely long lived species and is called, by many, a living fossil. It is the national tree of Chile and it is now considered endangered in South America due to over harvesting and the impact of humans changing its habitat which is why this oil is from Norfolk Island. Norfolk Island is famous for its Pine trees and this oil is often confused and sometimes mis-sold as Norfolk Island Pine which, whilst closely related, is in fact Araucaria heterophylla

Araucaria Essential Oil

Essential Facts

  • Aroma Description:

    Fresh Green

  • Common Name(s): Monkey Puzzle Tree, Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén, Brazilian Pine, Candelabra Tree, Columbea Angustifolia, Araucaria Araucana, Araucaria Brasiliana, Araucaria Brasiliensis

  • Synonyms(s) for Neocallitropsis pancheri: Callitropsis araucarioides, Eutacta pancheri, Neocallitropsis araucarioides

  • Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
  • Botanical Genus: Neocallitropsis
  • Major Compounds: alpha, beta and gamma-Eudesmol, alpha-Elemol, Guaiol
  • Perfumery Note: Top
  • Consistency: Medium to Viscous
  • Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
  • Color: Clear to Pale yellow
  • Indigenous Country: Norfolk Island, Chile, Argentina
  • Processing Methods: Steam distillation
  • Part Typically Used: Leaves or Wood
  • Conservation Status:  [EN] Endangered
    IUCN Red List category abbreviations (version 3.1, 2001)
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Not Pregnancy Safe Not recommended or safe if pregnant or nursing
  • Not Child Safe Not recommend or safe for children

Essential Details

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Araucaria:

Use well diluted and as with all essential oils, they should not be used during pregnancy and never ingested (taken internally) and should be kept away from children and pets.

Avoid Araucaria if:

Pregnant or Breastfeeding

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