A small evergreen tree, the aromatic Amyris is native to Asia, Haiti and other Caribbean islands, as well as Central America. Patience is required, as this tree that grows to be 2-4 meters needs approximately 30 years before it produces its sweet essential oil.

Amyris’ woody, balsamic aroma is relaxing and calming to the nerves.  Its cooling action also helps to relieve frustration and sexual tension as well as general stress and irritability. The scent is both uplifting and soothing with a strong anti-inflammatory action. This oil both slows the aging process and regenerates the skin, making it an excellent choice for facial care blends.

Amyris, also known as ‘West Indian Sandalwood,’ is a great choice for use as a base note fixative oil. Commonly found in soaps and other ‘Sandalwood’ products in place of ‘true’ Sandalwood, Amyris supports vibrant physical health by helping to remove physical and etheric toxins that congest and distort the body. An alternative choice in place of the endangered ‘true’ Sandalwood, Amyris is a healthy, inexpensive and sustainable substitute in many aromatherapy applications.

Connected to the planet Venus, Amyris suggests ‘amour’ (love) as she is both calming and nourishing to the heart chakra. Amyris anchors one’s energy in a state of receptivity and openness, thus enhancing the flow of grace by opening the pathways for love, inspiration, and transformation.

Helping us to balance in our natural rhythms and cycles, Amyris aligns us with the feminine energy of the moon. Heightening intuition, creativity, and imagination, Amyris is an excellent oil for dreamers, artists, musicians and poets as she supports them in connecting with creative source energy.

By helping us to see the unfolding of the natural magic of life, Amyris’ transformative energy saturates the auric field with creativity, health and abundance. Amyris restores a natural, innocent outlook on life, bringing joy and laughter to our hearts and assisting us in making choices that uplift and nourish, thus encouraging love for ourselves and the world as a whole.

Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, and non-irritating Amyris blends well with essential oils of Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Myrrh, Neroli, Wild Orange, Palmarosa, Rose, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Vetiver, Wild Orange, Ylang-Ylang.