Sandalwood Amyris Amyris balsamifera
Source : Jamaica.
Family: Rutaceae.
Also known as Amyras, West Indian Sandalwood, Jamaican Sandalwood, West Indian Rosewood. Sandalwood Amyris is distilled from the wood and branches using steam. It is a small bushy tree with compound leaves and white flowers which grows wild in thickets. Used for torches by
fishermen and traders. Known as 'candle wood' because of high oil content, contains
Caryophyllene, cadinene and cadinol.
A pale yellow, slightly viscous liquid with a musty, faintly woody scent, quickly fading away.
Calming and an aid to stress relief. It has sedative properties and helps meditation. Muscle
relaxant, emollient, soothing agent, stimulant. A cheap alternative to Sandalwood Mysore.
Blends well with: lavender, citronella, cedarwood, oakmoss.
