Botanical Name
Amyris balsamifera
*Amyris is not a true sandalwood. While it is commonly referred to as West Indian Sandalwood, it is derived from the Amyris balsamifera tree, which is botanically distinct from true sandalwood (Santalum album). Although Amyris oil shares some aromatic similarities with sandalwood, it does not possess the same depth and character. It is often used as a lower cost alternative in perfumery. See also Muhuhu essential oil.
Rutaceae
Country of Origin
Haiti
Common Method of Extraction
Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used
Wood
Color
Pale Yellow
Consistency
Thick
Perfumery Note
Base
Strength of Initial Aroma
Mild
Aromatic Description
Amyris Sandalwood Essential Oil has a warm, woody, and sweet aroma. Could have undertones of vanilla and benzoin.
Possible Substitute Oils
Blends Well With
GRAS status
Amyris Essential Oil Uses
balancing, calms the mind, coughs, congestion, decongestant, emotional support, enhances creativity, expectorant, grounding, fixative in blends, invokes a sense of peacefulness, reduces anger, anxiety, irritability and stress, meditation, nourishes the skin
Sources: Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016, 534. Julia Lawless, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Updated Edition) (London: Harper Thorsons, 2014), 36.
Major Constituents of Amyris Essential Oil
- Valerianol
- a-Eudesmol
- 7-epi-a-Eudesmol
- 10-epi-Gamma-Eudesmol
- Elemol
See Essential Oil Safety for a more complete list of constituents.
Source: T.A. Van Beek, R. Kelis, M.A. Posthumus, et al., Essential oil of Amyris balsamifera. (Phytochemistry 28, 1989), 1909-1911. Private Communications: Pappas 2004, Tucker 2003. Sources cited in Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 193.
Recommended Dilution Range
5% – neat
Amyris Essential Oil Safety Information
Tisserand, Young and Lawless do not indicate any known hazards for Amyris Oil. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 194.] [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 82.]
General Safety Information
Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.
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