10 ml Sandalwood Amayris Essential Oil

10 ml Sandalwood Amayris Essential Oil

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

Warm, woody, and soothing — Amyris Essential Oil is often called West Indian Sandalwood for its soft, sandalwood-like aroma. Steam distilled from the branches and bark of the Amyris balsamifera tree, this calming oil is a treasured, more affordable alternative to true sandalwood.

Amyris has long been valued for its grounding and relaxing qualities. With its gentle, lingering scent, it’s a favourite for meditation, evening relaxation, and natural perfumery. Its properties are also believed to support emotional balance, ease tension, and encourage restful sleep.

Benefits & Uses:

• Relaxation & Sleep: Calms the mind, reduces tension, and supports deep rest

• Emotional Wellbeing: Helps ease anxiety, uplift mood, and promote emotional balance

• Aphrodisiac: Traditionally used to enhance intimacy and ease performance anxiety

• Respiratory Support: May help with coughs, colds, and bronchitis

• Skin & Body Care: Acts as a gentle emollient and muscle relaxant; may support healing of minor wounds

How to Use:

• In a diffuser or vaporiser: Add a few drops for a calming, woody atmosphere.

• Massage: Dilute with a carrier oil for a relaxing muscle massage or grounding body oil.

• Meditation: Diffuse during mindfulness or yoga for a deeper sense of calm.

A Glimpse into History:
Due to its high natural oil content, amyris wood can burn like a candle — earning it the local name “candle wood.” Its botanical identity was only confirmed in 1886, when it was distinguished from true sandalwood by microscopic study. Amyris trees grow wild in the Caribbean, particularly Haiti and Jamaica, and their fragrant wood has been treasured since ancient times — when essential oils were considered more valuable than gold.

Safety Note:
For external use only. Always dilute before applying to skin. Avoid use during pregnancy unless advised by a qualified practitioner.