Wild Tansy

 Tanacetum vulgare~~steam distilled from leaves and stems. Has a strong and sweet, camphorous aroma. The fernleaf variety has an especially high percentage of camphor. Artemesia vulgare or Mugwort is often confused with Tansy, but it is NOT the same plant. Additionally, Tansy is not Tansy Ragwort! It has many common names including Idaho Tansy, Common Tansy, Bitter Buttons, Cow Bitter, or Golden Buttons. It is not to be confused with tanacetum annum or "Blue Tansy."  Because of it's high thujone level, it is not traditionally used in aromatherapy.

 

CAUTIONS:   Women who are pregnant or have epilepsy should not use this oil. Additionally children under the age of 5 should not use this oil. Dilute well  (to 1% or less) for topical use. Be wary because it potentially may have a neruotoxic effect in high dosages and is not recommended for internal use.  The camphor element may be overwhelming for diffusing or inhalation.

 

CHARACTER: "Wild & Free" "Uncompromising Healer"        

GEMS:  Aventurine, Agate, Kambaba Jasper, Riverstone, Pyrite

ETHERIC COLORS: Yellow and Green 

CHAKRA:  Solar and Heart         

PERFUME NOTE:  Top           

Blending Factor:  Very strong

ENERGY TYPE:  3,1

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:    Uplifted, Awakens inner strengths and resources 

 

USED TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Broken or heavy heart, thoughts of failure, weariness, procrastination, overwhelm, negative programming

 

USED TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Arteriosclerosis, hypertension, arthritis and rheumatism, infections (cold, flu, respiratory), digestive problems (vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome) muscle (spasms, bruises, pain, sprains) and toothaches, bruised bones, cuts, wounds.  Use sparingly in fly spray at the barn.  

 

PROPERTIES: Antibacterial, anticoagulant, antifungal, antiviral, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, analgesic, nervine, insect repellent and stimulant (immune).

 

 PERSONALITY:

+ Strong

+ Ability to draw out the best in other people.

+Well oriented, able to hold together amid confusion and clear up "fuzzy edges."

+ Feels connection with nature's strength and power

 +  Gifted at moving forward and letting go of past patterns. Helping others to get out of their stuck rut.

+ Good to have around in an emotional storm or grieving as they provide a solid shoulder to cry on.

+Expresses the freedom of the glorious wilderness  

- If negative, subject to dark moods and heaviness of heart.

-May sabotage themselves from achieving their goals.

-May become frustrated and speak loudly

 

BLENDS:  Not used in any of my blends.   

 

 ARCHETYPES:  ARCHITECT, HISTORIAN, CAREGIVER, HERMIT, TRICKSTER, NATURE BOY, PIONEER, RESCUER

 Contains: up to 80% thujone (depending on variety and distillation) camphor, borneol alcohol, thulyl alcohol, ketones, cineole oxide, 

 Here is Fresh Fernleaf Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare var. crispin) I have distilled several batches of this variety.  One batch produced about 3 ml of oil and some hydrosol. This one is POWERFUL and needs major diluting for any purpose. I use it as an insecticide with the horses and on other plants.

This oil apparently has up to 40% camphor and it surely smells like it. Another use is like "moth balls" in cedar chests.