Blue tansy essential oil comes from the flowers of the Tanacetum annum plant. We find it in many high-end skin products because of its light, sweet aroma, and therapeutic benefits for complexion. The rich blue color of this essential oil comes from the constituent chamazulene, which is also found in chamomile and yarrow essential oils. This unique and somewhat rare constituent presents many unique ways to use blue tansy essential oil.

Tansy with the scientific name Tanacetum vulgare is a perennial and herbaceous flowering plant that belongs to the aster family. Other names for the Tansy plant are Bachelors’ button, Scented fern, Bitter Buttons, Tansy, Garden tansy, Stinking Willie, Golden buttons, and Parsley fern. Tansy essential oil is extracted from the parts of the plant with the use of a steam distillation process. It possesses a warm, spicy, and herbaceous aroma. This oil is yellow in color. During ancient times, it was used as a treatment for upset digestion and intestinal worms. This oil also acts as an insect repellent as well as a preservative for thousands of years. The studies also show that it has the ability to repel arthropods and mosquitoes. Tansy essential oil possesses the main chemical components such as thujone, camphor, isopinocamphone, borneol, Artemis one, camphene, and piperine.

History

It was used for medicinal purposes by ancient Greeks. It was grown in the 8th century in the herb gardens of Charlemagne. It was used for treating rheumatism, intestinal worms, fevers, digestive problems, sores, and measles. In the Middle Ages, it was used in high doses for promoting abortions. It was also used to prevent miscarriages. It was believed to control flatulence and prevent intestinal worms. It was used as a face wash for purifying and lightening skin. In the 19th century, it was suggested to bathe in a solution of salts and tansy to cure joint pain.

Health Benefits of Tansy essential oil

Tansy oil possesses antiviral, antibacterial, sedative, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, lowering heat, anti-histaminic, anti-histaminic, febrifuge, antiviral, hormone stimulant, insecticide, vermifuge, and sedative properties. It is widely used by European people. The oil is extracted through the steam distillation process. Though it is highly toxic, it is loaded with numerous health benefits.

Eliminates bacteria

This essential oil is fatal for bacteria that exist in the human body. This oil is so harmful and destroys them by preventing its multiplication. It provides protection against bacterial infections if used in mild doses.

Prevent fungus

Besides being harmful to bacteria, it is equally lethal for fungus as well. The fungus could not bear its toxicity. It destroys their spores. It prevents fungal infections that are caused of running ears, skin diseases, dysentery, and hair problems.

Lowers inflammation

Tansy essential oil provides relief from inflammation on the skin as well as other parts of the body. It also provides relief of inflammation in the digestive, respiratory, and nervous systems.

Controls allergic reactions

Allergies are triggered by the histamine in the body and are related to itches, rashes, asthma, continuous sneezes, breathing troubles, and hiccups. Allergies could be disastrous if they take on the heart and liver. It could be countered by reducing the histamine level in the body. This essential oil neutralizes histamine and prevents its production by controlling allergic reactions.

Erase virus

It consists of components such as camphor and thujone which helps to destroy viruses. It breaks the cyst, probes inside, and destroys the virus. It blocks the virus growth and provides immunity against mumps, common cold, pox, and measles.

Prevent infections

Fevers are caused due to the ongoing fight between infection by virus, bacteria, fungi & protozoa, and the body’s immune mechanism. The body’s temperature becomes higher with the body’s more severe reaction. It prohibits infections and lowers fevers. This essential oil possesses anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and antiviral properties.

Reduces Fevers

Most fevers are actually indications of the ongoing fight between the body’s immune mechanism and infection by bacteria (like typhoid, yellow fever, and black fever), viruses (like influenza), protozoa (like malaria and a few others) and fungi. The more severe our body’s reaction, the higher the body temperature becomes. Therefore, if infections are causes for fevers, then inhibiting these infections would be the way to reduce fevers. The essential oil of tansy, being an antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral substance, all at the same time, assists our body in countering these infections and thereby reduces body temperature. The anti-inflammatory property of this oil adds to this effect since inflammation can also raise body temperature.

Acts as an Insecticide

Insects like cockroaches, ants, termites, and moths that are very commonly found in our households, and parasitic insects like mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, lice, and bed bugs, prefer to keep a safe distance from this oil as it is poisonous to them and has a pungent aroma that they cannot withstand. Therefore, this oil serves as an effective insect repellent when used in fumigants, vaporizers, and sprays. Even smaller animals like wall lizards and mice avoid this oil.

Stimulates Secretion of Hormones

Tansy oil stimulates the endocrine glands and increases the secretion of hormones. It was found particularly effective on the thyroid and thymus glands, which directly affect growth and maturity.

Relieves Nervous Afflictions

Tansy essential oil acts as a sedative for nerves and emotional impulses. In cases of anxiety, depression, anger, convulsions, nervous afflictions, epilepsy, hysteric attacks, and impulsive behavior, it can be used to pacify them and induce a relaxing effect on the nerves and the brain.

Kills Intestinal Worms

The poisonous effect of tansy essential oil kills the intestinal and other parasitic worms in the human body, such as roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, and others. It is also used to kill worms that develop into wounds. This helps in the regrowth of healthy cells and quicker healing of wounds.

Secrete hormones

Tansy essential oil stimulates endocrine glands and also increases hormone secretion. It is usually found in the thymus and thyroid glands which affects maturity and growth.

Relaxing effect

Tansy oil has sedative properties for emotional impulses and nerves. It helps to pacify depression, anxiety, convulsions, anger, epilepsy, impulsive behavior, and hysteric attacks. It provides a relaxing effect on the brain and nerves.

Eliminate worms

This oil has a poisonous effect that helps to destroy parasitic and intestinal worms that exist in the human body such as hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. It also kills the worms that form in wounds. It assists in the regrowth of cells and speeds up the healing process of wounds.

Anti-inflammatory properties

There hasn’t been a lot of research into how blue tansy oil can be used to reduce inflammation. But there’s some evidence that two of its main components have been effective against inflammation of Sabinene, a primary component of blue tansy oil, is an effective anti-inflammatory agent, studies show. Camphor, another key component in blue tansy oil, has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body. Also, the American Chemical Society notes that chamazulene, the chemical that brings out the blue color in the oil, is also an anti-inflammatory agent.

Skin-healing effects

The camphor concentration in blue tansy oil has been shown to help repair damaged skin. In one study, mice that had been exposed to UV radiation showed improvement after being treated with camphor. This led researchers to suggest camphor could be a potent wound-healing and even anti-wrinkle agent.

Reduce irritation from nail fungus.

Add a bit of Blue Tansy oil to carrier oil and apply it to the bed of your nails. The application may reduce the unattractive look of fungus and provide some mild relief from irritation.

Create an instantly soothing shower.

Slip a few drops of the oil into your shampoo or conditioner for a hot shower that truly soothes the savage stress beast in you. Always remember to mix the oil well with any product and be mindful of using products that don’t contain other oils that may not play well with Tanacetum Annuum.

Antihistamine properties

In traditional Chinese medicine, blue tansy has been used as an antihistamine to reduce nasal congestion. Aromatherapists recommend to use a few drops in a bowl of very hot water to create an infused steam.

Ease Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne

Did you know that using Blue Tansy oil can earn you a soothing feeling deep in your skin? It works great for skin that needs deep relaxation.

There is a simple way to make a calming serum for red, inflamed, blemished, or irritated skin. Dilute Blue Tansy oil with jojoba oil. Allow this true blue tonic on the skin for a while so your skin can soak it in. Blue Tansy oil is highly effective against fungi that can cause skin infections. Skin diseases such as scabies, eczema, dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis have can be relieved with Blue Tansy oil.

Muscular Aches

Let’s say you have sore muscles, and other home remedies or foam rolling do not work for you. You will do well to resort to Blue Tansy oil for relief. It is effective for various kinds of muscle and joint pains.

Blue Tansy treats various inflamed conditions such as neuralgia, arthritis, and tendonitis. It also treats more generalized muscle aches. Rub some of it and another organic product along the shoulders or other joints. You will find relief. Due to its medium consistency, Blue Tansy oil is excellent for muscle massages. It enhances anti-inflammatory qualities that help soothe aching and sore muscles. Be sure to add a carrier oil to pure Blue Tansy oil always.

If you desire to use complementary essential oils, great options include orange and frankincense oil.
One can wear off the effects of a grueling day at work using Blue Tansy drops to initiate relief. You can add drops of Blue Tansy oil to your bath to improve relaxation and reduce aches and pains. Two drops of peppermint oil and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a bathtub with Epsom salts can help you drain away stress while you soak.

Asthma

Blue Tansy and Khella oils have antihistamine-like characteristics that prevent might asthma attacks. Some patients report that diffusing some Blue Tansy oil in an aroma lamp each morning has helped reduce their intake of allergy medications.

Sunburn

We have said that Blue Tansy essential oil is soothing. It is also reliable for sunburnt skin.

Mood Booster

Blue Tansy oil does not just focus on treating physical disease. It cures many depressing mental conditions. Anxiety, depression, anger, and nervousness are some of the negative psychological issues that Blue Tansy oil can deal with.
The aromatic nature boosts positivity in a person’s mind. It can also treat insomnia and control impulsive disorders.

Soothes irritation

Blue Tansy is your skincare buddy when you want supple, glowing skin. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are second to none. The only possible contender may be chamomile.

Moisturizes skin

Blue Tansy oil’s moisturizing abilities help restore dry, itchy and irritated skin. It also contains various essential ingredients for healthy skin. Your skin will remain fresh, glowing, and smooth.

Traditional uses

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for

• Starting menstrual flow.
• Aborting pregnancy.
• Killing roundworm or threadworm in children.
• Killing bacteria.
• Migraines.
• Seizures.
• Joint pain.
• Improving digestion and appetite, gas, stomach spasms, bloating, and ulcers.
• Fluid retention.
• Calming nerves.
• Kidney problems.
• Use for scabies, itching, bruises, sores, sprains, swelling, freckles, sunburn, toothaches, and as an insect repellent, when applied directly to the affected area.
• It helps to eliminate worms, cure fevers and colds, ease dyspepsia and prevent miscarriages
• It also soothes skin.

How to use blue tansy oil

To take advantage of blue tansy oil’s calming effects, try these methods:

In a cream or carrier oil

Like any essential oil, it’s important to dilute blue tansy before it touches your skin.

You can place 1 to 2 drops of blue tansy oil in your moisturizer, cleanser, or body lotion to help boost the product’s skin-healing effects. Or, add a few drops to a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba oil before applying it to your skin.

In a diffuser

Many people find the herbal scent of blue tansy oil to be relaxing. To enjoy the fragrance in your home, place a few drops in a diffuser. A note of caution: Essential oils can trigger asthma or allergy symptoms for some people. You may want to avoid using the oil at work or in public spaces.

In a spritzer

To make a spritzer to use as an anti-inflammatory aid, add 4 milliliters of blue tansy oil to a spray bottle containing 4 ounces of water. Shake the bottle to mix the oil and water before you spritz it.

Note: If you’re preparing this blend to treat your skin during a course of radiation treatments, avoid using aluminum spray bottles. Aluminum can interfere with radiation. Glass bottles tend to work best.

Here are some suggested uses for blue tansy oil:

• First, combine it with a carrier oil. Mix pure blue tansy essential oil with coconut, olive, or jojoba oil before applying it to your skin in order to reduce the risk of irritation.
• Add one or two drops of this oil to your favorite facial serums, creams, exfoliators, masks, or cleansers.
• To make a homemade muscle rub, add a few drops of blue tansy, wintergreen, and peppermint to carrier oil.
• Try making a DIY room spray by adding several drops of blue tansy oil to a spray bottle containing four ounces of water. Shake the bottle, and spritz around your home on your towels and bedsheets.
• To help you cope with a cold or another respiratory issue, either place a few drops in a diffuser or add a few drops to a bowl of very hot water and inhale the vapors for at least one minute. You can also add some of the oil to a homemade vapor rub, much like you would with eucalyptus oil.
• In small amounts, it is safe for most people to use every day. However, it’s important not to apply too much to the skin as this may cause irritation.
• Try initially applying it to your skin once per day to start, such as mixed into face cream, and then possibly twice daily if you react well to it.

What does blue tansy mix well with?

This depends on how you plan to use it and for what purpose. For skin health support, it mixes well with some of the other best essential oils for skin, such as tea tree, lavender, and frankincense oils.

You can also use it with yarrow oil, which similarly has a sweet, herbaceous aroma due to the presence of chamazulene. Yarrow is also used to soothe stress, provide antioxidant support and uplift your mood.

For aromatherapy uses, try it with:

• cypress
• pine
• lemon
• jasmine
• eucalyptus
• peppermint
•  chamomile

Side Effects

Precautions                                                                                                 

• Due to the high content of thujone, even small amounts of Tansy oil are also harmful.
• It could trigger hallucinations and nervous problems.
• It could cause spasms, convulsions, uterine bleeding, vomiting, and even death when used excessively.
• Pregnant women and breastfeeding women should not use it.
• It is not suggested for aromatherapy.
• It should not be used for a prolonged-time period.
• People who are sensitive to the Asteraceae family such as daisies, marigolds, chrysanthemums, ragweed might get an allergic reaction.
• It could worsen porphyria.

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