Tansy Blue Essential Oil

Botanical name

Tanacetum annuum

Extraction Method

Steam distillation of the flowering parts

Origin of Raw Material

(Usually Morocco, may vary — specific source not listed)

Aromatic Note

Middle → base
Strong, rich, sweet-herbaceous scent with camphorous, fruity, slightly almond and bitter undertones.

Psycho-emotional Effect

- Calms hyperreactivity and inner tension
- Helps “untangle” confused emotional layers that distort perception
- Acts as a cooling stream when the psyche is overheated with anxiety or anger
- Opens access to subconscious fears and compensatory behavior patterns
- May temporarily stir inner chaos before clarity emerges

What the scent brings to light in the subconscious

Blue tansy may sharply activate pathological belief systems buried in the subconscious.
These patterns often arise as automatic reactions — not because we need them,
but because they were shaped in response to trauma, pain, or pressure.
This scent helps bring those programs to the surface — but requires gentle, conscious attention.
It doesn’t just reveal the distortion — it exposes the defense mechanism itself. And if you stay with it, true renewal begins.

Cultural Roots & Traditions

Tansy has long been used as a medicinal and magical plant.
In Europe, applied for fevers, convulsions, and digestive disorders.
Regarded as a cleansing herb — both physically and spiritually.
The blue form — Tanacetum annuum — is now widely used in modern aromatherapy thanks to its chamazulene content and anti-inflammatory potency.

Blending Compatibility

Soothing: lavender, Roman chamomile
Deep: vetiver, frankincense, patchouli
Herbal: yarrow, clary sage
Citrus: bergamot, grapefruit
Woods: sandalwood, cypress

Adds depth, mystery, and a cool purifying core to blends.

Interesting Facts

- Oil color may vary from indigo to deep blue
- Rich in chamazulene — a powerful anti-inflammatory compound
- Sometimes used in antidepressant or “night” blends for emotional reset
- Requires precise dosing: overuse may trigger vivid dreams or unconscious responses
- Not the same as common tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) — which has different properties

Fragrant Message

You smell like a shadow
that no longer wants to hide.

Like icy water
breaking into the heat of the body,
reminding you
that you are alive.

You don’t embrace —
you uncover.
You don’t lead —
you show where the path begins.