General Properties
- antiseptic
- antispasmodic
- calming
- sedative
- stress reliever
Origin: USA. Steam distilled from wood and branches. Base note.
Description
Amyris essential oil is a musky, rich, exotic oil. It does not initially have a strong aroma, but it is persistent. Amyris essential oil is most commonly used as a fixitive for perfumes and soaps. It also has some therapeutic qualities.
Amyris essential oil is known as the “poor man’s sandalwood”, although it is not sandalwood at all but a bushy tree known as “Amyris”. Due to its sedative properties this oil can be calming and offer stress relief. Amyris essential oil also has antiseptic, balsamic and antispasmodic properties, which make it useful for coughs, washing wounds, and helping to battle the flu.
Amyris can be found in the following blends:
- Jolly Holiday Blend
- Peace Blend
- Elevate the Spirit Blend
- Chakra Blend – Root
- Chakra Blend – Third Eye