Tansy (blue)
ブルータンジー
Ngải Tansy xanh
Tanacetum annuum
Moroccan tansy
ブルータンジー
Ngải Tansy xanh
Tanacetum annuum
Moroccan tansy
Chamazulene gives a characteristic deep blue color. Different safety from common tansy, no significant thujone.
Low skin sensitization risk.
Recommended dermal maximum 16 percent.
No clear pregnancy data.
| Sabinene | 20.0 – 35.0 % |
| Camphor | 10.0 – 20.0 % |
| Chamazulene | 5.0 – 15.0 % |
| p-Cymene | 5.0 – 12.0 % |
| α-Pinene | 2.0 – 8.0 % |
Tanacetum annuum is an annual Moroccan tansy, not common tansy.
Main production: Morocco.
Family Asteraceae.
Chamazulene is also found in German chamomile and blue yarrow. In cosmetics, blue tansy is popular in sensitive skin care, natural anti-inflammatory.
Safer than common tansy. Do not confuse, verify botanical name.