Erigeron (Fleabane)

Erigeron oil is not distilled from the garden fleabanes of the genus Erigeron. It comes from Conyza canadensis, Canadian fleabane or horseweed, a plant that has moved between the two genera and is still sold under its older name, Erigeron canadensis.

01 · Origin

An annual of the daisy family, Asteraceae, native to North America and now established as a weed of open ground across much of the world. This oil is distilled in the USA from the flowering plant, gathered wild and processed by traditional methods.

02 · Chemistry

Limonene leads, giving a fresh, citrus-herbaceous opening. Alpha- and beta-pinene add a resinous lift. Terpinen-4-ol and trans-caryophyllene supply a warmer, peppery depth beneath. A monoterpene-led profile of this kind oxidises once opened, so the bottle is best kept full, closed and cool.

03 · In Practice

Fresh, herbaceous and faintly spicy, with a green, slightly bitter undertone. A top note. Diffusion, massage blends and olfactory study, at low concentration. Blends with lavender, rosemary, cypress, lemon, juniper, pine and clary sage.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.