Essential Oil – Amyris

Botanical Information

Amyris (Amyris balsamifera) belongs to the Rutaceae family and is a small, bushy tree with compound leaves and clusters of white flowers. It grows naturally in dense thickets, particularly on the island of Haiti. The plant is also known by several other names, including Schimmelia oleifera, West Indian sandalwood, and West Indian rosewood. Despite its common name, Amyris is not botanically related to true East Indian or Mysore sandalwood (Santalum album).

Angelica (Angelica archangelica) belongs to the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family and is a large, aromatic herb characterized by its hairy stems, fern-like leaves, clusters of white flowers arranged in umbels, and a thick rhizome. It is also known by the synonyms Angelica officinalis, European angelica, and garden angelica. Although more than thirty species of angelica exist, Angelica archangelica is the variety most commonly used for medicinal and essential oil purposes.