Amyris Essential Oil

Amyris oil is attained by carrying out the steam distillation of the aromatic, medium-sized tree with the name Amyris balsamifera. This tree is mostly found in the Caribbean area along the Gulf of Mexico. Its sweet fragrance permits it to blend well with a large number of oil including pine oil, geranium oil, spruce oil, myrrh oil, cedar wood oil, galbanum oil, etc.

About 95% of it consists of 56 constituents; these constituents are dominated majorly by the sesquiterpene alcohols. This oil is known to have antiseptic properties and is known to aid in relieving stress. It is widely used as a muscle relaxant, soothing agent, stimulant, etc.

Botanical Name - Amyris balsamifera

Country of origin - Haiti
Plant part used - Wood
Method of Extraction - Steam Distillation
Family - Rutaceae
Apearance - pale yellow to brownish yellow clear viscous liquid
Perfumery Note - Bottom Note (Base Note)
Solubility - Soluble in Alcohols,Essential Oils and insoluble in water

• Amyris oil serves as an economical replacement for the sandalwood oil. They are also used in soap manufacturing process and also for flavoring liquors.
• Amyris oil is also used to wash wounds and treat influenza, diarrhea, childbirth recovery, etc.
• Because of the sweet aroma it is also utilized as a room fragrance; amyris oil is largely used as a fixative or as an ingredient of the soap fragrance.