Raw Material Introduction｜Blue Tansy

▎Essential Oil Introduction

Blue Tansy grows along the northern Mediterranean coast of Morocco. The subtropical climate and cool sea breeze create ideal conditions for this plant, making it a unique species native to the region.

Despite its name, Moroccan Blue Tansy isn’t a blue flower but rather a typical yellow-flowered member of the daisy family. This annual herb prefers dry soil and flourishes between June and August, when it blooms most vibrantly. At its peak, Blue Tansy can grow up to knee height, filling the fields with a sweet fragrance.

During the height of the blooming season, the flowers are carefully harvested and immediately distilled to extract their essential oil, preserving the best aromatic compounds. Blue Tansy essential oil is rare, as it has a low yield each year. When the petals are distilled, the heated water causes a chemical reaction in the fragrant molecules, producing a blue substance called chamazulene. This gives the oil its deep blue color, similar to the ocean. Compared to other blue essential oils like German Chamomile or Yarrow, Blue Tansy has a lighter, sweeter scent.

▎Component Analysis

｜Main component: Sesquimonoterpene

The main chemical component is azulene, which is distilled and extracted to form chamazulene, as well as other ingredients such as limonene, ketone, and camphor.

｜Research Validation

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▎References

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