Tansy (Common)
Sizes: 15mL, 120mL
Origin: East Europe
Botanical Family: Asteraceae
Latin Name: Tanacetum vulgare
Description: Common Tansy is also known as Wild Tansy and is quite different than Moroccan Blue Tansy and must be used with awareness. The aroma of Wild Tansy is strong, medicinal, spicy and herbaceous. Wild Tansy in recent years has begun to hold a reputation of being toxic/damaging to the liver and the brain because of the particularly high levels of thujone within the essential oil. However, in old folk medicine and household remedies, Wild Tansy had many practical uses. The fresh herb was once rubbed on meat to prevent flies from landing on it and contaminating it, and it was used to repel ants and other insects around the home or in the garden. Many other plants such as sages and wormwoods contain thujone and the common thread is brain balancing, energy clearing, protection and purification. I see this essence as being very potent plant medicine, and as with anything, it is good practice to start with less - 1 drop of essential oil goes a long way or simply smelling this one on a cotton ball might be enough - tune in and ask yourself how much feels therapeutic. Wild Tansy essential oil is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, expectorant, nervine, and an insect repellant. Energetically and emotionally, this essence is about purification and facing the deep inner work of elimination in order to support transformation. It may be useful during a life season when one is reorienting themselves or reorganizing priorities or purpose.
*If you are interested in this essence and would like guidance on usage, please feel free to reach out to Teacher and Aromatherapist Rachel Jackson via our contact page. This essential oil is not recommended for children, elderly, or if your are pregnant or nursing. Awareness and intention are always key factors when it comes to the art of aromatherapy!
Photo Credit: This photo was taken by Aromatherapist Rachel Jackson in April 2023 while spending time in her father’s garden in RI. He grew Wild Tansy along the outskirts of his greenhouse garden in order to keep unwanted insects out.
Sizes: 15mL, 120mL
Origin: East Europe
Botanical Family: Asteraceae
Latin Name: Tanacetum vulgare
Description: Common Tansy is also known as Wild Tansy and is quite different than Moroccan Blue Tansy and must be used with awareness. The aroma of Wild Tansy is strong, medicinal, spicy and herbaceous. Wild Tansy in recent years has begun to hold a reputation of being toxic/damaging to the liver and the brain because of the particularly high levels of thujone within the essential oil. However, in old folk medicine and household remedies, Wild Tansy had many practical uses. The fresh herb was once rubbed on meat to prevent flies from landing on it and contaminating it, and it was used to repel ants and other insects around the home or in the garden. Many other plants such as sages and wormwoods contain thujone and the common thread is brain balancing, energy clearing, protection and purification. I see this essence as being very potent plant medicine, and as with anything, it is good practice to start with less - 1 drop of essential oil goes a long way or simply smelling this one on a cotton ball might be enough - tune in and ask yourself how much feels therapeutic. Wild Tansy essential oil is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, expectorant, nervine, and an insect repellant. Energetically and emotionally, this essence is about purification and facing the deep inner work of elimination in order to support transformation. It may be useful during a life season when one is reorienting themselves or reorganizing priorities or purpose.
*If you are interested in this essence and would like guidance on usage, please feel free to reach out to Teacher and Aromatherapist Rachel Jackson via our contact page. This essential oil is not recommended for children, elderly, or if your are pregnant or nursing. Awareness and intention are always key factors when it comes to the art of aromatherapy!
Photo Credit: This photo was taken by Aromatherapist Rachel Jackson in April 2023 while spending time in her father’s garden in RI. He grew Wild Tansy along the outskirts of his greenhouse garden in order to keep unwanted insects out.
Sizes: 15mL, 120mL
Origin: East Europe
Botanical Family: Asteraceae
Latin Name: Tanacetum vulgare
Description: Common Tansy is also known as Wild Tansy and is quite different than Moroccan Blue Tansy and must be used with awareness. The aroma of Wild Tansy is strong, medicinal, spicy and herbaceous. Wild Tansy in recent years has begun to hold a reputation of being toxic/damaging to the liver and the brain because of the particularly high levels of thujone within the essential oil. However, in old folk medicine and household remedies, Wild Tansy had many practical uses. The fresh herb was once rubbed on meat to prevent flies from landing on it and contaminating it, and it was used to repel ants and other insects around the home or in the garden. Many other plants such as sages and wormwoods contain thujone and the common thread is brain balancing, energy clearing, protection and purification. I see this essence as being very potent plant medicine, and as with anything, it is good practice to start with less - 1 drop of essential oil goes a long way or simply smelling this one on a cotton ball might be enough - tune in and ask yourself how much feels therapeutic. Wild Tansy essential oil is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, expectorant, nervine, and an insect repellant. Energetically and emotionally, this essence is about purification and facing the deep inner work of elimination in order to support transformation. It may be useful during a life season when one is reorienting themselves or reorganizing priorities or purpose.
*If you are interested in this essence and would like guidance on usage, please feel free to reach out to Teacher and Aromatherapist Rachel Jackson via our contact page. This essential oil is not recommended for children, elderly, or if your are pregnant or nursing. Awareness and intention are always key factors when it comes to the art of aromatherapy!
Photo Credit: This photo was taken by Aromatherapist Rachel Jackson in April 2023 while spending time in her father’s garden in RI. He grew Wild Tansy along the outskirts of his greenhouse garden in order to keep unwanted insects out.