Amyris Essential oil, Haiti

Botanical Name: Amyris balsamifera L., fam. Rutaceae
Origin: Haiti
Method of Extraction:  Steam Distilled
Parts used: Wood
Color: Light Yellow to Yellow Orange
Perfumery Note: Base
Consistency: Medium
Aromatic Description:  Woody, Herbaceous, Slightly Dry with a trace of smoke
Blends well with: most essential oils including woody or resin oils, sweet citrus oils and floral oils
Initial Strength: Medium
Class: Sesquiterpene

100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
          Also known as West Indian Sandalwood or Indies Sandalwood, Amyris essential oil originates from Haiti and the surrounding region. The soft aroma is reminiscent of light woody oils like copaiba. It is often used as a perfume "fixative" to extend the fragrant life of a blend and to provide a grounding and soothing quality to a blend.
          The essential oil, like many other resin oils, is said to have beneficial and conditioning properties and assists in skin regeneration. It’s also an efficient natural treatment for dry skin.
          In the past, Amyris was used in the fragrance industry to substitute Vetiver or woody essential oils and is used today by both aromatherapists and perfumers to replace it for more scarce species of Sandalwoods. Amyris is an inexpensive fixative with a long shelf life to help extend the life of a blend.
          The essential oil is derived from a tree that can take up to 30 years to produce oil. The tree grows to a height of 60 feet and bears white flowers that grow into black-bluish fruits. Amyris was used in its native habitat of the Caribbean region for its calming and sensual qualities.
          The beauty of Amyris is its soft aroma. The essential oil lifts the spirit and helps instill a sense of calm.

Note: Not for internal use. Most essential oils cannot be taken internally, but even when they can, essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, special training and caution that Aroma & More does not yet provide. You can never drink any essential oils at 100% strength or diluted in water-based liquids. 
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