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Botanical Name: Amyris balsamifera L.

Family: Rutaceae.

Synonyms: Schimmelia oleifera ; West Indian sandalwood; West Indian rosewood.

Origin: Mainly growing in South and Central America and in the West Indies (Jamaica and Haiti). It has been introduced to tropical zones all over the world.

Botanical Description: A small bushy tree with compound leaves and white flowers. It grows wild all over the island of Haiti.

Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the wood. The oil is a pale yellow slightly viscous liquid. Yield 2 to 3%.

Aroma Profile: Has a faintly peppery, slightly sweet-woody complex top note. Body note is variable losing richness and complexity, with a weak balsamic-woody dry out.

Major Constituents: Eudesmol, valerianol, elemol.

Adulterants: Virginia cedarwood oil, copaiba balsam.

Regulatory Status: Food additive. FDA 121.1163. 172.510

Aromatherapy: Relaxing, sensual, harmonizing, anxiety reducing.

Blends well with: Citronella, cedarwood, lavandin and other wood oils.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.

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