Canadian Fleabane Essential Oil (Erigeron canadensis)

Overview

Canadian Fleabane may also be referred to as Fleawort, Prideweed, Erigeron, Canadian Horseweed, Horseweed, Fleabane or Mare's Tail, Conyza Canadensis. It is typically processed in North America using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the flowers & leaves.

Summary

Used for hypertension, hepatitis, accelerated aging. Dilute 50-50 with a carrier oil. Has been used in treatment of neuropathy (non-diabetic related), and blended with Spearmint essential oil for female hormonal balancing.

Canadian Fleabane Essential Oil

Essential Facts

  • Aroma Description:

    Earthy Fresh Herbaceous Musky Sweet

  • Common Name(s): Fleawort, Prideweed, Erigeron, Canadian Horseweed, Horseweed, Fleabane or Mare's Tail, Conyza Canadensis
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • Botanical Genus: Erigeron
  • Major Compounds: Limonene, matricaria ester, trans-a-bergamotene, germacrene-D
  • Perfumery Note: Middle
  • Color: Water-white to pale yellow
  • Countries of Production: North America
  • Indigenous Country: Canada & USA
  • Cultivation: Wildcrafted
  • Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
  • Part Typically Used: Flowers & Leaves
  • Shelf Life: 4 years
  • Conservation Status:  [NE] Not Evaluated
    IUCN Red List category abbreviations (version 3.1, 2001)
  • Ethically and sustainably sourced Ethically and sustainably sourced
  • Vegan Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:

Back Pain Coughs Diarrhea Fever Headache Hemorrhoids Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Insect Repellents Muscular aches and pains Sore Throat

Therapeutic Benefits of Canadian Fleabane:

Analgesic Anti-aging Anti-inflammatory Anti-rheumatic Anti-spasmodic Astringent Digestive tonic Diuretic Emmenagogue Hormone Balancer Insect Repellent Tonic Vermifuge

Other Uses for Canadian Fleabane:

Oil diffusers, bath and body, skin care, massage and spa treatment oils and creams, perfumery.

Aromatherapy Massage Natural Perfumery Personal Care Skin Care

Blends

Canadian Fleabane Blends:

Ambrette Basil Benzoin Cardamom Coriander Fennel Galbanum Grapefruit Lemon Lime Orange, Sweet Tangerine

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Canadian Fleabane:

Can cause dermatitis in sensitive people.

Safety Precautions for Canadian Fleabane:

Canadian Fleabane essential oil is very photo-toxic so avoid applying it to areas that would be exposed to sunlight otherwise cover the area or stay indoors for the period of use.

Contraindications of Canadian Fleabane:

Non toxic and non irritant.

No contraindication known under normal physiological doses.

Possible skin sensitization if oxidized. Store refrigerated to extend shelf life; check at 14 months and frequently thereafter for signs of oxidation. Not recommended for use if oxidized.

Botany

Botanical Description of Canadian Fleabane:

Considered a weed rather than a herb, Canadian fleabane is an erect annual that grows to 2.2 metres tall. The stem rises from a clump of basal leaves that wilt later and alternate lance-shaped, dark green leaves have coarse white hairs, and margins that are occasionally toothed. Numerous tiny daisy-like white flowers appear throughout the year.

History

History of Canadian Fleabane:

The American Indians introduced the herb’s medicinal virtues to the early settlers of the New World who spread the word about its benefits. Herbalist to King Charles 1 of England, John Parkinson, heard about the medicinal uses of the herb and in 1640 described it as a species of America. Interestingly, the herb was found growing in the botanical gardens of Paris in 1653. The only way fleabane’s presence could be explained was that it was introduced to the gardens by seeds that were attached to stuffed birds or beaver skins.

Articles

Canadian Fleabane Articles or Publications:

Camphor Essential Oil
Cananga Essential Oil