About
A lesser known essential oil, Amyris helps alleviate the pressures of the day-to-day. It has long been used to bring relief to tired minds and to bring clarity to our overscheduled seasons. Produced through steam distillation, Amyris has been known to promote clear and positive thinking and do wonders for the skin.
The essential oil is extracted through steam distilling the trunks and branches of the plant, which are put through a hammer mill. It takes almost three and a half days to exhaust oil from one charge of wood material. A steam boiler is used for distillation.
Usually, the yield of oil ranges from 2 to 4 percent depending on which part of the tree was used, its age and its moisture content. When steam distilling fresh wood, it produces oil with a harsh odor and lower specific gravity. However, when stored for two to three months, the odor changes and improves. Amyris is a thick liquid of pale yellow, or brownish-yellow hues. Aromatherapists often use it as an affordable alternative to Indian, Indonesian and Australian Sandalwoods. In the past Amyris was used in the fragrance industry to mimic Vetiver and today is still sometimes used to substitute Indian Sandalwood
Uses
You can count on Amyris Oil in times of depression as it helps uplift your spirit and mind. It is also utilized in meditation and therapeutic massage.
The essential oil is used as a base fixative in making perfumes and soaps. It is also added in creams, cosmetics, incense and perfumes for additional fragrance. Also, the herbal oil is suitable for use in a bath, inhaler, mist spray, steam inhalation, steam room and sauna.
Benefits of Amyris Oil
- 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.
Product Details
| Botanical name | Amyris balsamifera |
| Plant Part | Wood & branches |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
| Country Of Origin | India |
| Solubility | 1:1 IN ETHANOL 90% |
| Specific Gravity | 0.940 – 0.980 @ 72°F |
| Optical Rotation | 15 / 40 |
| Refractive Index | 1.498 – 1.526 @ 72°F |
| Consistency | Thick |
| Strength of Aroma | Medium |
KidSafe
Yes
Cautions
None known
How to use
Dilute to a maximum of 1% in a carrier oil and use in massage to relieve tension and stress. Add a few drops to a burner or vaporise just before bed to help you relax and unwind.
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Safety Information
- It is meant only for external use.
- Do a patch skin test before applying it to your skin.
- Dilute it before topical application.
- Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
- Pregnant women should consult a doctor before using it.
Stability and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from sunlight when stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use
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