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Woolly Blue Curls Essential Oil – Sustainably Wild Grown, Artisan-Distilled, Pure & Genuine (Trichostema lanatum)
Woolly Blue Curls Essential Oil – Sustainably Wild Grown, Artisan-Distilled, Pure & Genuine (Trichostema lanatum)
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Woolly Blue Curls Essential Oil
Trichostema lanatum — “American Wild Rosemary”
Experience the Velvet-Blue Spirit of California
Woolly Blue Curls Essential Oil (Trichostema lanatum) is a rare California native aromatic celebrated for its sweet-green, minty-pine freshness and gently euphoric clarity. Sustainably wild grown and artisan-distilled in small batches at Refugio Gardens, this pure, genuine oil captures the velvet flowers and resinous leaves that make the chaparral sparkle after rain.
Aroma & Character
- Fragrance: Very sweet-green, minty, lightly citrus, with fresh pine and soft herbal-floral warmth
- Note: Top to middle
- Energetics: Uplifting, clarifying, gently soothing
Discovery & Innovation
In 1997, Dr. Amy Inez Hazard conducted what we believe to be the first artisan steam distillation of Trichostema lanatum, revealing its distinctive sweet-green, minty-pine oil for modern aromatherapy. Refugio Gardens continues to produce small-batch, GC–MS verified distillations and remains the original artisan source for this rare native aromatic.
Uses & Benefits
- Mood & clarity: brightens outlook; supports clear, focused presence
- Comfort & ease: soothing in massage blends after exertion (always dilute)
- Atmosphere: fresh, resinous lift for meditation, creative work, or space cleansing
- Natural perfumery: sparkling top–middle accent; layers well with conifers, citrus, and soft florals
Chemistry & Research
GC–MS of our artisan batches shows a top-forward profile dominated by α-thujene, supported by monoterpenes that contribute to its sparkling freshness and calm clarity.
- What makes Woolly Blue Curls oil unusual:
- A top-heavy profile (dominant α-thujene) with an immediate green–citrus–pine sparkle
- Balanced middle with sweet herbal–floral warmth (myrcene, (E)-β-ocimene)
- Soft landing into a mild woody–balsamic base (β-caryophyllene, α-bisabolol)
Key constituents (typical range by GC–MS): α-Thujene (high), myrcene, α-pinene, β-phellandrene, sabinene, β-pinene, (E)-β-ocimene, limonene; with trace levels of linalool, terpinen-4-ol, β-caryophyllene, and α-bisabolol. †
Sustainability & Harvesting
Our Trichostema lanatum is wild grown on private ranch land in Santa Barbara County. We hand-select tops to protect plant vigor and pollinator habitat, then steam-distill at low temperatures in small batches to preserve the full aromatic spectrum.
Experience Wild California
From velvet cobalt blooms to resin-bright leaves, Woolly Blue Curls embodies coastal chaparral—sun, stone, and ocean air. A few diffused drops bring that living landscape—and its clear, uplifting presence—into your space.
Want to dive deeper? Read the full botanical and therapeutic profile in our blog: Therapeutics of Woolly Blue Curls.
Woolly Blue Curls FAQ
What does Woolly Blue Curls essential oil smell like?
Sweet-green, minty, and lightly citrus with fresh pine over a soft herbal-floral heart and gentle woody finish.
How do I use it?
Diffuse for clarity and uplift; dilute in a carrier for massage or anointing blends (always patch test).
Is it sustainably produced?
Yes—selective wild harvests on private ranch land with careful stewardship, artisan distillation, and GC–MS transparency.
What does the chemistry tell us?
It’s unusually top-forward (α-thujene–rich) with supportive monoterpenes and a gentle woody base—explaining its bright lift and calm clarity. †
Disclaimer: For educational and traditional use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always patch test; dilute before skin use. Consult a qualified practitioner if pregnant, nursing, or under medical care.
† For references and research details, see our References page.
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Safety & Cautions
Safety & Cautions
- Please be advised to keep essential oils out of reach of pets and children.
- Please avoid using photosensitive essential oils (Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine, Calm Shen Blend and any products made with these oils such as Santa Barbara Goldenbush Lotion) prior to going out in the sun or using a tanning booth as they can react to sunlight and cause something similar to a severe sunburn.
- It is advised to void continuous long term use of the same essential oils.
- Be sure to research the powerful effects of essential oils before use.
- Use diluted essential oils on the skin (Carrier oils like Jojoba are great for this in a 10% essential oil to 90% carrier base oil ratio).
- It is advised to patch test on a small portion of sensitive skin and discontinue if there is irritation or a negative reaction.
- Please know the safety data and specific warnings on an individual oil or Blend before using.
- And please use careful caution using essential oils during pregnancy. Any use should be approved by a medical provider.
- Its important to keep essential oils away from your eyes. If oil does get in your eye, do not flush it out with water. You can dilute the area immediately with vegetable or carrier oil by placing the vegetable oil on a tissue and gently wiping the eye area.
- Also essential oils are flammable so please avoid direct contact with flames such as candles.
- Please do not use essential oils internally unless properly trained and prescribed by a physician. If accidentally swallowed, call the Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately and do not induce vomiting.
