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Botanical Name: Piper methysticum

Botanical Origin: Western Pacific (Vanuatu)

Common Method of Extraction: CO2 (Extract)

Part Typically Used: Roots.

Color: Bright yellow.

Consistency: Very thick (waxy substance).  With gentle warmth this will become liquid and easy to work with.

Shelf Life: Lengthy

Strength of Initial Aroma: Soft, warm, earthy scent, rich and somewhat peppery.

Common name: The name kava(-kava) is from Tongan and Marquesan. Kava pepper, yangona.
Hawai - Awa
Samoa - Aava
Fiji - Yaqona
Pohnpei - Sakau
Vanuatu - Malok or Malogu.

Chemical structure: Kava lactones, kawahin, yanoginin, methysticin, glycosides. methysticin 8.0 %, 7,8-dihydromethysticin 7.3 %, d,l kawain 14,4 %, 7,8-dihydrokawain 17.2 %, yangonin 7.0 %, 1,2 desmethoxyyangonin 6.0 %.

Kava-Kava is a traditional herb of the Pacific Islands that has a fascinating and somewhat mysterious history going back over 3000 years. Kava is consumed throughout the Pacific Ocean cultures of Polynesia, including Hawaii, Vanuatu, Melanesia and some parts of Micronesia.

Kava is a beverage or extract that is made from Piper Methysticum, a plant native to the western Pacific Islands. The name "Kava" comes from the Polynesian word "Awa" which means bitter.

The several cultivars of Kava vary in concentrations of primary and secondary psychoactive alkaloids. The largest number are grown in the Republic of Vanuatu, and so it is recognised as the "home" of Kava. Kava was historically grown only in the Pacific Islands of Hawaii, Federated States of Micronesia, Vanuatu, Fiji, the Samoas and Tonga. Some is grown in the Solomon Islands since World War II, but most is imported Kava is a cash crop in Vanuatu and Fiji.

The Kava shrub thrives in loose, well-drained soils where plenty of air reaches the roots. It grows naturally where rainfall is plentiful. Ideal growing conditions are 21 - 35 °C and 70 - 100% relative humidity. Too much sunlight is harmful, especially in early growth, so Kava is an understory crop.

Kava cannot reproduce sexually. Female flowers are especially rare and do not produce fruit even when hand-pollinated. Its cultivation is entirely by propagation from stem cuttings.

Traditionally, plants are harvested around four years of age, as older plants have higher concentrations of kavalactones. After reaching about 2 m height, plants grow a wider stalk and additional stalks, but not much taller. The roots can reach a depth of 60 cm.

Kava is used for medicinal, religious, political, cultural and social purposes throughout the Pacific. These cultures have a great respect for the plant and place a high importance on it. This practice remained unknown to the rest of the world until James Cook, an English naval captain and explorer, discovered the plant's use in 1777 during one of his voyages in the Pacific Islands.

There are many folk tales about the origin of Kava-Kava, but most rely on a central theme that involves the first plant growing on the grave of someone who had been sacrificed.

Drinking the traditional Kava drink is thought to symbolically turn the drinker into a sacrificial victim. Kava- Kava has traditionally been used and continues to flourish as a ceremonial beverage. We recall stories of Polynesian Islanders sitting around in "Kava Rooms" literally becoming drunk and intoxicated with so much Kava that they fell into a stupor.

New research points to Melanesia as the point of origin, maybe New Guinea or the Solomon Islands. It was first encountered by Europeans in the 18th century during the voyage of Captain Cook, who first recorded the process and ceremony in detail.

According to Cooks account, the root was chewed and then pounded into mulch, which was then mixed with water to produce a brownish bitter beverage that was consumed for its psychoactive properties. Kava-Kava is still used quite frequently today in the Pacific Islands during social gatherings, as well as recreationally.

Whole roots, with the smaller rootlets that tendril from the main shaft being higher in active compounds. Powdered root is its main form for consumption to date. Same people sad that Kava essential oil has the same effect on them as the powder.

Many cases of liver damage and even some deaths have been traced to Kava use. As a result, Kava has been banned from the market in Europe and Canada. This ban has hurt the economies of Pacific Island countries that export Kava. Despite health concerns, Kava has not been taken off the U.S. market.

Therapeutic Properties :

Aphrodisiac
Anxiolytic
Euphoriant
Hypnotic (stress-induced insomnia)
Local anesthetic
Mood elevating
Muscle relaxant
Sedative (mild)
Social lubricant.

Contraindications : Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before you use if you have liver problems (toxic to the liver) or are taking any medications. It's metabolized by the liver. It is not recommended to use internally. But if you want to use CO2 internally that start with a very low doses.

A hangover effect, visual disturbances, and insightfully vivid dreams have been reported with higher doses. Kava might make Parkinson's disease worse. Do not take Kava if you have this condition. 

Kava affects the central nervous system. It might increase the effects of anesthesia and other medications used during and after surgery. Stop using Kava at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Pregnancy / Lactation : Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use in pregnancy or lactation period. There is a concern that it might affect the uterus. Also, some of the dangerous chemicals in Kava can pass into breast milk and might hurt a breast-fed infant.

Children: Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use it.

Guidelines: No more than 5% Kava-Kava CO2 with 95% of another carrier oil.

Kava has been the key plant of the traditional medicine of the islands of the South Pacific for centuries. It has been used for a wide range of both Central Nervous System centered and peripheral effects. While the former group of effects, most notably Kava's potential for treating or managing anxiety, stress and depression

As noted in one literature review: "Peripherally, Kava is indicated in traditional Pacific medicine for urogenital conditions (gonorrhea infections, chronic cystitis, difficulty urinating), reproductive and women's health, gastrointestinal upsets, respiratory ailments (asthma, coughs, and tuberculosis), skin diseases and topical wounds, and as an analgesic, with significant subtlety and nuance attending the precise strain, plant component (leaf, stem, root) and preparative method to be used."

Kava today is primarily known for its anxiolytic properties. According to numerous studies, including the recent placebo-controlled clinical trial undertaken at the University of Melbourne Kava could be a safe, non-addictive and effective remedy in treating generalized anxiety disorder and a potentially safer and alternative to tricyclic antidepressants and benzodiazepinesfor the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Kava is also known for having a sleep inducing and potential sleep quality-enhancement effects  and might be an effective remedy for common restlessness and more serious insomnia.

Recent findings suggest that the consumption of Kava might have potential benefits for preventing or treating various forms of cancer, most notably bladder, colon and lung cancer.

Kava is sedating and is primarily consumed to relax without disrupting mental clarity. Its active ingredients are called kavalactones. A systematic review of its evidence by Cochrane concluded it was likely to be more effective than placebo at treating short-term social anxiet. The roots of the plant are used to produce a drink with sedative, anesthetic, euphoriant, and entheogenic properties.

Kava-Kava CO2 contains 70% Kava pyrones, the major constituent known for reducing anxiety, tension, and restlessness and inducing relaxation. It is an excellent addition to relaxing blends and especially massage. Kava CO2 extract to be a great relaxant. Just take a drop with a toothpick under your tongue. Almost like drinking Kava itself. Overall, it is a potent product.

Some people take Kava CO2 by mouth to calm anxiety, stress, and restlessness, and to treat sleeping problems (Insomnia). It is also used for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, withdrawal from benzodiazepine drugs, epilepsy, psychosis, depression, migraines and other headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold and other respiratory tract infections, tuberculosis, muscle pain, and cancer prevention.

Most research shows that taking Kava extracts that contain 70%kavalactones can lower anxiety and might work as well as some prescription anti-anxiety medications.

Most studies have used a specific Kava extract (WS 1490, Dr.Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals). But some inconsistent evidence exists. One reason for the conflicting results may be the duration of treatment. It's possible that treatment for at least 5 weeks is necessary for symptoms to improve. Also, Kava might be more effective in people with severe anxiety, in female patients, or in younger patient

Some people also take Kava by mouth for urinary tract infections, pain and swelling of the uterus, venereal disease, menstrual discomfort, and to increase sexual desire.

Kava is applied to the skin for skin diseases including leprosy, to promote wound healing, and as a painkiller. It is also used as a mouthwash for canker sores and toothaches. CO2 is efective for Neuralgia, particularly of the trifacial nerve, toothache, earache, ocular pain, reflex neuralgia, anorexia, dizziness and despondency, gonorrhoea, chronic catarrhal inflammations, vesical irritation, painful micturition, dysuria.

Unlike the leaves and stems, Kava roots do not contain liver toxins.

Pulverized or powdered Kava root to make a milky drink, liquid herbal extract, capsule, or cut root added to decoction tea.

Kava-Kava root CO2 is also used in meditation to help reach a trance state. Improving concentration during meditation.

Kava extracts that contain 70% kavalactones can lower anxiety and might work as well as some prescription anti-anxiety medications.

Botanical Name: Ormenis multicaulis, Ormenis mixta, Chamaemelum mixtum.

Botanical Origin: Morocco.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distilled.

Part Typically Used: Stem and flower.

Color: Transparent yellow-green to yellow-brown.

Consistency:.Thin.
 
Perfumery Note: Top.

Shelf Life: 1-2 years.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Fresh, herbaceous, balsamic undertone, fruity-green fragrance, luscious and syrupy, with notes of apple and grenadine.

Blends Well With: Cedarwood, Cypress, frankincense, Lavender, Oakmoss, Vetiver essential oils.

Common name: Wild Chamomile and Moroccan Chamomile.

Chemical structure: This essential oil contains mainly terpenes with alpha-pinene being major, around a third of santolina and yomogi alcohols, some camphor and 1,8 cineole.

Alcohols 41% have antiseptic, bactericidal, antiviral, diuretic and immune stimulating properties.
Monoterpens 24% have antiseptic properties and are possible skin irritants.
Sesquiterpenes 9,7% have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-allergenic and cooling properties.
Esters 3,5%have spasmolytic, sedative, anti-fungal properties.  They can be mildly anti-inflammatory.

Note: Moroccan chamomile is not considered a True chamomile. It should not be used as a replacement for Roman or German oils in a blend, because it is chemically and aromatically different.

Moroccan Chamomile is an annual herb belonging to the Asteraceae (Compositae) family.

Moroccan Chamomile is different from the other Chamomiles in both chemical composition and scent. Moroccan Chamomile is used throughout the fragrance industry, commonly as a top note in colognes and perfumes. Ormenis Multicaulis is one of three varieties of Chamomile used in perfumery and cosmetics.

Significantly different from Matricaria Recutita (Blue Chamomile) or Chamomile Roman, Wild Maroccan Chamomile is native to northwestern Africa. It grows abundantly in the wild in northern Morocco and has been distilled in that country since the nineteen-seventies.

Wild Maroccan Chamomile blossoms in the spring, forming its characteristic flowers at the ends of stems that grow to more than one meter in height. The entire plant is hand-harvested on concessions allotted by the government and distilled fresh.

Wild Maroccan Chamomile is a perennial herb with hairy leaves. The flowers resemble small daisies, with sunny-yellow centers surrounded by white ligules. Most likely originally from northwest Africa, Ormenis Mixta has spread wild throughout the Mediterranean basin.

Moroccan Chamomile essential oil is not from a true Chamomile plant. It is used mainly in perfume blends, and for aromatherapy. This is a product new to the market, it does not have a long history of traditional uses like True Chamomile.

Therapeutic Properties:

Mucolytic
Antimicrobial agent
General tonic.

Contraindications : No knowledge

Pregnancy / Lactation : Do not use during pregnancy and lactation (emmenagogue).

Children: Good oil to use on children (always well diluted, suitable for 6 months+).

While some claim that Moroccan Chamomile is not a True Chamomile, as it is steam-distilled from a Chamomile-like cousin perennial plant, yet this renegade oil responds with an incredible array of benefits for the skin as it it is rich with sesquiterpenes and azulenes. This essence also known as Ormenis offers herculean healing for body and soul.

While Moroccan Chamomile has its own useful properties, they are not the same as German Chamomile. Moroccan Chamomile is usually sold by the name "Ormenis oil". Ormenis is said to be good for skin problems such as acne, eczema, dermatitis, and cysts. It has also been used for rheumatism and is supportive of the gall bladder.

It is also known for its calming properties; and can relax stress and tension simply by inhaling the complex aroma of this oil. Soothing, calming and relaxing. Traditionally used as a muscle relaxant and skin conditioner.

Aromatherapists may recommend that you blend a couple of drops of Maroccan with Lavender in a burner or vaporiser and set it going half an hour before bedtime. It's also thought to help to relieve headaches and migraines and is a useful oil to have around in times of emotional stress.

It is considered to have antispasmodic, cholagogue, emmenagogue, hepatic and sedative properties.

Wild Moroccan Chamomile is a fairly new addition to the world of aromatherapy, although it has been used in Morocco for generations.  It is known as a skin healer and regenerator: and has become a popular addition to skin cremes, natural make up, and all kinds of natural body products.

The first aromatic impression as one inhales, is that of a sweet balsamic, fruity, herbaceous bouquet. Within the next 20 minutes, the aroma becomes richer, more well-rounded and mellow as the heart notes are revealed. After 45 minutes a more distinct apple pear fruity, honey note becomes apparent and linked together with the other sweet balsamic, herbaceous notes presents a lovely ambrosial harvest bouquet.

Deep into the dry out, well after 1 hour, the air remains charged with a fine powdery, ambery, sweet, fruity, herbaceous bouquet. The strength of the aroma is somewhat reduced from the first hour of its aromatic life but remains very much alive for more than 5 hours.

Blue Tansy like all of the Blue essential oils containing the activeazulene is best known for it is skin care properties as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been credited by aromatherapists as being an antihistamine and antispasmodic.

Blue Tansy is a supreme skin soother, apply to skin that needs deep relaxing. Dilute with Jojoba oil to make calming serums that can be applied to red, irritated, inflamed, blemished skin and allow the epidermis to drink in this true blue tonic.

Emotionally, Blue Tansy is known to ignite feelings of self-control, focus, and balance. Sufferers of respiratory imbalances have had wonderful results using Blue Tansy oil as an inhalant, either with a diffuser, salt pipe or a simple handkerchief. It is believed by some to induce relaxation, reduce nervous tension and stress, and be beneficial for allergies.

Tansy essential oil nourishes the spirit by helping it to release pent up anger and frustration, longstanding resentments, and subconscious fear.

It helps to create harmony between body, mind, and soul by addressing the root emotional issues that have manifested themselves as problematic symptoms in the body. Calm the nervous system, address inflammation, and be the master of your emotions with this vibrant, complex oil.

Blue Tansy has a very high resonance energy making it a high vibrational oil. It releases the emotions of anger and control and allows more flow in our life.

It will calm those who feel overwhelmed to the point where they are losing self-control. And in this respect, I get that it will help with addictions and negative habits that are self destructive to the body, mind and spirit.

Chakra affected: Throat chakra.

Botanical Name: Tanacetum annuum.

Botanical Origin: Morocco.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distillation.

Part Typically Used: Flowers.

Color: Vivid, deep blue.

Consistency: Medium to viscous.
 
Perfumery Note: Middle/ Base

Shelf Life: 4-5 years.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Sweet floral.

Blends Well With: Rose, frankincense, lavender, spikenard, german chamomile, roman chamomile, yarrow, palo santo, immortelle, sandalwood, marjoram, bergamot and peppermint essential oils.

Common name: Moroccan Tansy, Annual Tansy.

Chemical structure:
Chamazulene
B-Myrcene
Camphor
Sabinene
B-Eudesmol
3,6-Dihydrochamazulene
B-Pinene
a-Phellandrene

The oil is a magnificent blue color. This comes fromchamazulene that is produced during a precise distillation process. The guaiol and guaiazulene are known to reduce the body's response to irritation. Chamazulene can only be produced when distilling certain plants very accurately. Chamazulene is called an artifact for this reason. Blue Tansy essential oil are the only plants that will produce this highly sought after artifact. Blue Tansy contains 3-6% Chamazulene.

Note: Tansy Blue is often mistakenly referred to as Moroccan Chamomile (Ormenis multicaulis (aka Ormenis mixta)), although Moroccan Chamomile is actually an entirely different species. Both contain azulene. Schnaubelt lists blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) as Moroccan Chamomile in his works. It is important to be familiar with the botanical names of plants for this reason.

Tanacetum annuum is often confused with common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) but the former produces an essential oil that is completely different chemically as it contains no thujone and high amounts of chamazulene making the oil dark blue in color, giving rise to it common name of Blue Tansy oil. Despite claims by some unethical resellers of essential oils who adulterate the very expensive Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) oil with the much cheaper oil from Tanacetum vulgare, it should be noted that the oil from Tanacetum vulgare is never blue in color as it contains no chamazulene.  For this reason a high thujone oil from Tanacetum vulgare should never be referred to as "Blue Tansy" oil and any such blue oil containing significant thujone is an adulterated product.

Tansy comes from a Greek word "Athanaton" meaning "immortal".

Tanacetum annuum produces leaves and flowers, from which the Blue essential oil tansy Blue is extracted through high pressure, low heat steam extraction.

Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) is confusingly also known as Blue Moroccan Chamomile - not to be confused with Moroccan Chamomile (Ormenis multicaulis). It owes its other synonym, Moroccan Tansy, to its country of origin, Morocco. Blue Tansy is an annual herb that produces one of the “blue” essential oils, other “blue” essential oils include German Chamomile (Matricaria recutica), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). All members of the Asteraceae plant family, the “blue” oils owe their nickname to the azulene chemical component present in the essential oil (from the Spanish word "azul", meaning blue).

Therapeutic Properties :
Antibacterial
Anti-fungal
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-histaminic
Antiviral
Febrifuge
Insecticide
Hormone stimulant
Sedative
Vermifuge substance.


Contraindications : It is purported to have some toxicity and should not be used directly on the skin. The herb itself is poisonous and the essential oil should only be used very sparingly or as a small part of a blend. Blue tansy essential oil is generally found to be non-irritating and non-toxic but if you use at a maximum concentration of 5%.

Pregnancy / Lactation: Aromatherapy warns against the use of blue tansy essential oil during pregnancy: the essential oil is contra-indicated for women who have an endocrine imbalance and in pregnancy. In addition, do not use in dilution above 5%. Avoid in the first three months of pregnancy. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health-care practitioner prior to use.

Children:

Guidelines:
Skin Care:  0,1 - 0,2%
Body / Hair Care:  0,2 - 1,0%
Spot Treatment:  Up to 4,0%

Blue tansy oil has traditionally been used to induce relaxation, reduce nervous tension and stress, relieve itching, soothe pain, sedate nerves, calm the lymphatic system, promote a feeling of self-control, and relieve irritating skin conditions.

When blended it with other oils that have overlapping or similar properties, it makes a powerful synergistic blend for sleep.

Blue tansy essential oil is one of the best essential oils to have in your natural medicine chest.  As one of the most powerful anti-histaminic, anti-inflammatory oils it is the perfect choice for spot treatment of any inflammatory issues, as well as being one of the best choices for your bath and body products geared toward healing skin and preventing, or treating, inflammation.  As one of the blue oils, it may be used as a more cost effective source of chamazulene. 

Blue tansy is also well know for its anti-histaminic activity, where it is said to modulate histaminic response, and many aroma therapists carry this oil for contact irritation reactions.

Blue Tansy essential oil traditionally used to support the body's natural response to irritation. It supports the nervous system by relaxing and soothing stress and irritation.

Essential oil has anti-allergenic properties. it is able neutralise and halt the production of histamines thereby helping to control reactions to different allergenics. Particularly good for asthmatics whose symptoms are often triggered by allergens in their environment. Blend with Lavender and Ravensara for a great synergistic blend for dealing with asthma and croup during the night.

Tansy was used as a face wash and was reported to lighten and purify the skin.

Botanical Name: Tanacetum vulgare.

Botanical Origin: Europe and Asia.

Common Method of Extraction: Steam distillation.

Part Typically Used: Flowers / buds and sometimes leaves.

Color: Yellow to dark orange.

Consistency: Medium.

Perfumery Note: Middle.

Shelf Life: 1-2 years.

Strength of Initial Aroma: Highly aromatic, warm, bitter-sweet, herbaceous aroma with softly penetrating camphor top notes. Sweet, fruity, with subtle floral, camphorous undertones.

Blends Well With: Amyris, Angelica, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cistus, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang essential oils.

Common name : Common Tansy, Bitter Buttons, Cow Bitter, Golden Buttons.

Chemical structure: Ketone. Up to 80% thujone, camphor, borneol, artemisia ketone.

Note: Tansy essential oil (Tanacetum Vulgare) and Blue Tansy essential oil (Tanacetum Annuum) are very different in their chemical make-up, and subsequent use, despite the fact that they both belong to the Asteraceae plant family. Tanacetum Annuum is often confused with common Tansy (Tanacetum Vulgare) but the former produces an essential oil that is completely different chemically as it contains no thujone and high amounts of chamazulene making the oil dark blue in color, giving rise to it common name of Blue Tansy oil.

Despite claims by some unethical resellers of essential oils who adulterate the very expensive Blue Tansy (Tanacetum Annuum) oil with the much cheaper oil from Tanacetum Vulgare, it should be noted that the oil from Tanacetum Vulgare is never blue in color as it contains no chamazulene. For this reason a high thujone oil from Tanacetum Vulgare should never be referred to as "Blue Tansy" oil and any such blue oil containing significant thujone is an adulterated product.

Therapeutic Properties :

Antibacterial
Anti-fungal
Anti-inflammatory
 Anti-histaminic
Antiviral
Febrifuge
Insecticide
Hormone stimulant
Sedative

Contraindications: No aromatherapy application. Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Oral toxin, hazardous, irritant, sensitizer, neuron-toxic, avoid in epilepsy.

Pregnancy / Lactation: Abortive. Do not use in pregnancy or nursing period.

Children: 10-12 years.

Tansy essential oil has a warm, spicy - herbaceous aroma. The principal chemical component in Tansy essential oil is thujone, a fairly “reactive” component. Lawless lists tansy as “abortifacient” and advises against use of the essential oil for therapeutic aromatherapy practice.

The danger with using Tansy rests primarily with it's thujone content, which is responsible for much of tansy's medicinal actions. Thujone is powerful but toxic in large doses. The amount of thujone contained can vary from plant to plant making safe dosing problematic.

Tansy essential oil is anticatarrh, anthelmintic (powerfulexpectorant, mucolytic, carminative, nervine stimulant, tonic. Used for congestion, repel insects and fleas, intestinal worms.

Tansy has a long history of use. It was first recorded as being cultivated by the ancient Greeks for medicinal purposes. In the 8th century AD it was grown in the herb gardens of Charlemagne and by Benedictine monks of the Swiss monastery of Saint Gall. Tansy was used to treat intestinal worms, rheumatism, digestive problems, fevers, sores, and to “bring out” measles.

During the Middle Ages and later, high doses were used to induce abortions. Contradictorily, Tansy was also used to help women conceive and to prevent miscarriages.

It was used in Europe to treat hysterical women who were unable to menstruate regularly and it was also used as an abortive. A bitter tea was made for a woman's tonic. Gypsies considered the plant a "Cure all."

In the 19th century, Irish folklore suggested that bathing in a solution of Tansy and salts would cure joint pain. Although most of its medicinal uses have been discredited, Tansy is still a component of some medicines and is listed in Pharmacopeia as a treatment for fevers, feverish colds, and jaundice.

It should not be very hard to understand that the essential oil, which is so poisonous and can be fatal to humans, would also be deadly for those tiny bacteria. Although some bacteriacan survive unimaginable extremities of temperature and toxins, for most of the bacteria which live in the human body, this oil is lethal. It kills them and inhibits their multiplication. This gives effective protection against bacterial infections, provided that it is taken in very, very mild doses.

Tansy was also used to alleviate the pain of for migraine headaches, neuralgia, rheumatism and gout, meteorism (distended stomach due to trapped gas), and loss of appetite.

This oil acts as a sedative for nerves and emotional impulses. In cases of anxiety, depression, anger, convulsions, nervous afflictions, epilepsy, hysteric attacks, and impulsive behavior, it can be used to pacify them and induce a relaxing effect on the nerves and the brain.

Element Association: Yang

Emotional Attributes: Can indicate that you have done very good work and are now ready to take your place within a seat of power. Tansy is a very powerful agent. Do not use without spiritual guidance.

Description: Very stable Vitamin C derivative (L-Ascorbic acid mono-dihydrogen phosphate magnesium salt) that does not degrade in formulas containing water. Light-stable and oxygen-stable. Purity >98.0%. White-yellowish powder, mild odor. Soluble in water

Solubility: Soluble in water (25°C), may discolor in pH < 6, best when used in emulsion based products at pH between 5,5 - 7. Mix well, allow time for lumps to dissolve.

Recommended dosage:  0,2 - 3, up to 10% of all mixture. (3 -10% in skin whitening mixtures. 0,5 - 2% protection from sun rays, after sun exposure, anti-aging preparations mixtures.)

Scientific name: Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate(CAS number: 114040-31-2)

Recommendations: Vitamin C to dissolve in the warm water and then mix with all the other ingredients.

Storage conditions: Store in a dark place, away from the sun, can be stored in the refrigerator.

Shelf Life: Two years.

Vitamins letters have nothing to do with their operating principle, this is a very logical link to the sequence (A,B,C,D,E .. and so on).

Vitamin C comes in many forms, with Ascorbic Acid being the most common. Other forms of Vitamin C include magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, L-ascorbic acid, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl glucosamine, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl glucoside and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate.

Several types of Vitamin C descriptions:

L-ascorbic Acid aka Ascorbic Acid (AA):

Ascorbic Acid is the water soluble, biologically active form of Vitamin C found in nature. This is the form the body uses to build skin, repair wounds, and protect itself from disease and disorder. Be careful of any Vitamin C serum that turns from clear to yellow, tan or brown. It contains  Ascorbic Acid that’s being oxidized by air and light. Some manufacturers color their solutions orange to hide what’s going on.

Ascorbic Acid Phosphate (AA2P):

These are different names for essentially the same derivative of AA formed by adding magnesium phosphate in a process known as esterification.  The addition of the phosphate raises the pH level ascorbic acidremains stable in when in solution. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is another Vitamin C derivative synthesized to deliver the same benefit. Ascorbic acid naturally occurs at a pH of around 3,5 which is fairly Acidic. Its acidity creates problems in emulsions. Emulsions are carriers like lotions and creams formulated to make products look and feel nice.  The addition of a phosphate group to Ascorbic acid, whether magnesium or sodium, raises the pH level it can survive in to greater than 7.

Ascorbyl Palmitate aka Ascorbic Acid-6-Palmitate (AA6P):

This is another ester of Ascorbic Acid using Palmitate (Palmitic acid) to form an oil-soluble molecule. The idea behind creating an oil-soluble derivative is to enhance penetration through the stratum corneum (SC). The SC contains a large number of lipids (fats) by Nature’s design to help keep out pathogens. Lipid soluble (oil soluble) derivatives are proven to penetrate more readily, however there are major problems with making an  Ascorbic Acid derivate oil soluble. In the meantime, if you use a product containing Ascorbyl Palmitate, be sure to stay out of the sun. Under UV exposure, Ascorbyl Palmitate is toxic to skin cells and contributes to disease states including skin cancer.

Etrahexyldecyl Ascorbate  (ATIP):

Ascorbyl Tretaisopalmitate and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate are  two names for the same molecule. The first (ATIP) is the chemical name while the second (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate) is the marketing name. It is likely the marketing name was chosen to disassociate it from “Palmitate” which as discussed above, is toxic to skin cells under sun exposure.

Liposome Vitamin C:

Encasing a molecule in a liposomeis a technique devised by cosmetic chemists to impart stability and penetration properties to Ascorbic Acid and other molecules. The molecule is wrapped in a bubble of lipids (the liposome) making it oil soluble which is a really bad idea when it comes to vitamins. Worse, chemists use Ascorbyl Palmitate when making liposome Vitamin C. The addition of more lipids (the liposome) may only worsen the ingredient’s toxicity.

This article will be dedicated to explore Magnesium-L-ascorbyl-Phosphate (VC-PMG). Usually used for low Vitamin C oxidize quickly darkens, not suitable for use in cosmetic media. This form of Vitamin C (Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate ) is stable and it is therefore advisable to use cosmetics.

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is the "real" ester-C, a more stable form of Ascorbic Acid and will stimulate collagen synthesis.

This Vitamin C form not usually used in food of diet industry, it is fits very well in cosmetics. This Vitamin (Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) is highly concentrated so it should be used in small doses. Side effects wasn't observed.