Famed for its anti-inflammatory properties, tansy essential oil may help to treat joint problems such as arthritis. Read the following Buzzle article to know more about the properties and uses of this essential oil.
Warning!
Avoid taking tansy essential oil internally as it contains thujone, a chemical compound that is reportedly harmful to health.
Tanacetum annum, more commonly known as Tansy, is a European herb having a 50-150 cm. tall stem and bearing yellow, button-like flowers, and 10-15 cm. long leaves. These aerial parts of the plant are steam-distilled to obtain the blue-colored tansy essential oil. There are different species in the genus Tanacetum but the oil extracted from the species of Tanacetum annum is the one that is found to be helpful. Following are its purported properties and uses.
Properties and Uses of Tansy Essential Oil
Anti-inflammatory
Reputed for its anti-inflammatory properties, application of tansy essential oil can work wonders to relieve pain associated with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Using this oil, one can better manage the discomfort related to joint problems. It can also help ease muscle aches and pains that one experiences at the end of an active day. Applying this essential oil might also be a possible remedy to soothe sports injuries. Its usage may contribute to speed up the healing and recovery from sports injuries.
Bathing with tansy essential oil is one of the best ways to address joint-related problems. Just add a few drops of this oil to your bath water and soak yourself to experience its therapeutic benefits.
Insect Repellent
If you are fed up of those chemical-based repellents or artificial fragrances that do no good in keeping insects at bay, it’s time you switch to natural repellents like tansy oil. It is known for its strong insect-repellent quality. So applying diluted tansy oil onto your skin can certainly help to protect your skin from insect bites.
Also, fleas are known to create havoc in a dog’s fur. But an easy way to prevent this menace is to rub diluted tansy essential oil onto the dog’s coat. This can work wonders to deter fleas from biting your pet. The oil is also effective against insects like ticks, moths, mites, flies, and lice. The pungent aroma of tansy oil is something that cannot be tolerated by these insects. Hence, they dislike visiting places that are a source of this pungent odor. No wonder, recipes of homemade sprays that act as insect repellents have tansy essential oil as their ingredient.
Uplifting Aroma
The sweet aroma of tansy essential oil is highly refreshing and can work wonders to lift the spirits. So, on coming home after a hard day’s work, when you are feeling down in the dumps, the fragrance of this essential oil can uplift your mood. The aroma is uplifting, yet calming to the mind, which may help to ease stress, anxiety, and depression. The aroma promotes a feeling of general well-being.
Anti-bacterial
Tansy essential oil, reputed for its antibacterial properties, might be useful in treating acne. In skin problems like acne, there is excess production of sebum, which clogs the skin pores. Eventually, these clogged pores get infected by bacteria, leading to the formation of pimples. To facilitate healing, apply diluted tansy oil on the affected areas and leave it for a few minutes before finally rinsing it off.
Antihistamine
Tansy essential oil purportedly displays antihistamine properties, which may help to improve breathing problems associated with allergies and asthma. Put a few drops of tansy essential oil and carrier oil in a diffuser and allow the aroma to spread in the room. The aroma is soothing to the respiratory tract and can help relieve congestion, reduce inflammation of the airways, and promote better breathing.
Using tansy essential oil as a diffuser can also help alleviate some common respiratory problems such as common cold and flu. This is because the essential oil is believed to have anti-viral properties, which can be helpful to ease breathing.
Antifungal
Thanks to its antifungal properties, using tansy essential oil might be effective in treating fungal skin infections such as ringworm and athlete’s foot.
Excellent Sedative
The sedative property of tansy oil provides a relaxing effect, which may help to reduce tension, anxiety, suppress neurological conditions such as convulsions and epilepsy, and even calm down agitated behavior.
Tissue Regeneration
Renowned for its tissue regeneration properties, application of tansy essential oil can be beneficial to speed up the healing of wounds. It can reduce bleeding and its antimicrobial property can also help prevent the occurrence of infections.
Caution
Applying undiluted Tansy essential oil is not advisable as it is highly concentrated, which can be damaging to the skin. So, before application, the concentrated extract should be mixed with a carrier oil such as sesame, sweet almond, jojoba, or olive oil. Also, before diffusing or inhaling, it is necessary to dilute the oil. For dilution, make a 50/50 solution of tansy essential oil and carrier oil.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is solely for educating the reader. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a qualified aromatherapist.
