Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Erigeron Essential Oil | Conyza Canadensis |

Botanical Name: Conyza Canadensis. 

Family Name: Asteraceae.

Common Name: Fleabane, Erigeron, horseweed, Canadian horseweed, Canadian fleabane, coltstail, marestail, and butterweed.

INCI: Conyza Canadensis  leaves and flowers Oil.

Extraction Method: Steam distilled.

Parts Used: Leaves and flowers. 

Note: Middle note.

Odor: Sweet, herbaceous and light earthy. 

Appearance: Pale Yellow. 

Country of Origin: United States. 

Blends: Try mixing Crepe myrtle essential oil with Blue cypress, emerald cypress, varieties of eucalyptus, niaouli, rosalina, sandalwood, or tea tree.

Erigeron essential oil is primarily extracted from the Erigeron canadensis plant, also known as Canadian horsetail, fleabane, or horseweed. Although not one of the most commercially known essential oils, it has a history of use in traditional North American medicine and some niche aromatherapy and natural cosmetics.

Properties:

- Astringent: Helps contract tissues and reduce bleeding, useful for wounds and hemorrhoids.

- Hemostatic: Traditionally used to control minor internal bleeding, such as menorrhagia or gastrointestinal bleeding (internal use only under professional supervision).

- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation in muscles, joints, and skin tissues.

- Antiseptic: Disinfects minor wounds and cuts.

- Diuretic: Stimulates the elimination of retained fluids.

- Stomachic and carminative: Helps calm digestive spasms and relieve gas.

-Mild expectorant: Useful in cases of respiratory congestion.

Although historically used internally in tinctures, the essential oil should not be ingested without strict medical supervision.

Cosmetic (skincare) properties:

-Astringent and toning: Ideal for oily skin, enlarged pores, or acne-prone skin.

-Anti-acne: Due to its antiseptic and sebum-regulating effect.

-Decongestant: Can relieve mild facial swelling (e.g., bags under the eyes, although with great caution due to its potency).

-Wound healing: Can help repair minor wounds, although this is not its primary use.

Aromatherapy Properties:

Mental stimulant and tonic: Useful in states of lethargy or exhaustion.

Mental clarity and focus: Improves concentration when diffused.

Vibrational aromatherapy: Associated with energetic purification and balance.

Main chemical constituents:

Limonene 15–30%
p-Cymene 10–20%
β-Caryophyllene 5–10%
α-Pinene 5–10%
Myrcene <5%
Carvone <5%
Terpinen-4-ol <2%

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.