Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Amyris

An oil with a rich, woody, persistent scent similar to that of white sandalwood. Relaxing and uplifting, this oil provides immediate well-being and promotes a climate of relaxation and meditation.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Possible but not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

Features

Properties and uses

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Wood

Botanical name

Amyris balsamifera

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Properties and uses

Amyris essential oil is traditionally used for: Heavy legs, varicose veins

Health

Wellness

Fragrance

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Properties

Amyris essential oil is recognised for its health properties:

  • Lymphatic and venous decongestant, circulatory remedy

  • Renowned in aromatherapy as a cardiotonic.

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Varicose veins, haemorrhoids, venous circulation problems

  • Fatigue

  • Heart fatigue (under medical supervision)

In practice

Circulatory comfort: Mix with your oil blend. Apply your mixture locally, massaging lightly into the area concerned.

Precautions

  • Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • As a general rule, always test your product in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

Find out more

Amyris or West Indian Sandalwood (Amyris balsamifera), a member of the Rutaceae family, should not be confused with white sandalwood, which is native to India and belongs to the Santalaceae family. West Indian Sandalwood was called "torchwood" by the inhabitants of Haiti because the essential oil contained in its wood means it burns for a long time.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

'Dancing Touch' perfume for Elle (A. Erligmann)

Fragrance

  • Organic jojoba carrier oil: 25.1 g or 29.2 ml

  • Amyris essential oil: 0.12 g (4 drops)

  • Clary sage essential oil: 0.18 g (6 drops)

  • Ylang-ylang essential oil: 0.03 g (1 drop)

  • Jasminum sambac absolute: 0.06 g (2 drops)

  • Lemongrass essential oil: 0.06 g (2 drops)

  • Galbanum essential oil: 0.03 g (1 drop)

  • Lime essential oil: 0.12 g (5 drops)

  • Organic lemon essential oil (furocoumarin-free): 0.3 g (13 drops)

Directions: Pour the jojoba carrier oil into a bowl. Add the essential oil and jasmine absolute, mixing well with each addition. Pour the fragrance into your roll-on using a funnel.

'Or Vert' fragrance for Him and Her (A. Erligmann)

Fragrance

  • Organic jojoba carrier oil: 24.6 g or 28.6 ml

  • Amyris essential oil: 0.1 g (4 drops)

  • Clary sage essential oil: 0.06 g (2 drops)

  • Neroli essential oil: 0.2 g (6 drops)

  • Organic rosemary cineole essential oil: 0.03 g (1 drop)

  • Organic Seville orange essential oil: 0.2 g (7 drops)

  • Organic sweet orange essential oil: 0.2 g (7 drops)

  • Organic true lavender essential oil: 0.02 g (1 drop)

  • Organic lemon essential oil (furocoumarin-free): 0.2 g (8 drops)

  • Organic bergamot essential oil (furocoumarin-free): 0.6 g (27 drops)

Directions: Pour the jojoba carrier oil into a bowl. Add the essential oil and jasmine absolute, mixing well with each addition. Pour the fragrance into your roll-on using a funnel.

Bibliography

1

'L'Aromathérapie exactement'

Franchomme, Jollois and Pénoël.

2

http://www.osmoz.fr/Encyclopedia/Matieres-premieres/Bois/Amyris-Amyris-Balsamifera#