Essential Oil Profile Amyris
Traditional Use: Local fisherman and traders call it “candlewood” because of its high oil content and common use as a torch. Properties: Antiseptic, emollient, muscle relaxant, sedative Constituents: Cadinole, cadinene, carophyllene oxide, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes Benefits: Dry skin, sore muscles. Amyris is used mostly in perfumery as a fixative and base note. Blends Well With: Cedarwood, citronella, ginger, ho wood, lavender, oakmoss, peru balsam, ylang ylang Of Interest: Also known as West Indian Sandalwood. It has been used as a cheap substitute for East Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album). However they do have different aromas and viscosity. Safety Data: Generally considered safe.
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