Sandalwood Amayris 50ml Essential Oil

Discover the warm, woody embrace of Amyris essential oil — also known as West Indian Sandalwood — a soothing and affordable alternative to pure sandalwood.

• Latin Name: Amyris Balsamifera
• Part of Plant Used: Wood & Branches
• Source: Jamaica
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Steam-distilled from the bark and branches of the Amyris balsamifera tree, this oil carries a soft, sandalwood-like aroma that has long been cherished in aromatherapy. Locally known as "candle wood" because its high oil content allows it to burn by itself, the Amyris tree grows wild in Haiti and has been valued for its healing and aromatic properties for generations.

Traditionally, Amyris oil has been used to clean wounds and ease symptoms of influenza and diarrhoea. It is considered particularly effective at soothing cystitis and vaginal infections. When diffused in a vaporiser, it helps ease anxiety, tension, and insomnia, while acting as an aphrodisiac to relieve impotence and frigidity. It is also used to treat coughs, colds, and bronchitis, and its calming properties are said to support meditation. As a muscle relaxant and emollient, it brings comfort to both body and mind.

For ancient peoples, essential oils were considered more valuable than gold for their healing and aromatic qualities — a tradition that lives on in every drop of Amyris.