Two decades ago this oil mostly came from a single copper still in Corsica and fascinated everyone who saw it with its radiant emerald green color. Trace components in the essential oil appear to form complexes with the copper of the still imparting the verdant hue. As aromatherapy and its Corsican oils grew more popular, other distillers with modern stainless steel equipment began distilling this wild harvested annual plant resulting in oils of clear yellow color. Both types of oils share the same fragrance, composition and therapeutic properties. For all practical purposes, the green color seems to be, albeit impressive, an aesthetic aspect only.

Inula graveolens is spectacularly effective in ridding the lungs of excess mucous, be it caused by chronic bronchitis or cystic fibrosis. Inula also helps to eliminate pathogenic pollutants that have been inhaled such as smoke, dust and flour. The oil derives its properties from an unusual mix of components including a high concentration of bornyl acetate and smaller amounts of sesquiterpene lactones.

The rarity of this oil severely limits the quantities we can offer. Respecting its relevance for aromatherapy, we decided to feature it nonetheless as an outstanding example of the hallowed Corsican aromatics. We are able to offer a 10% discount on Inula graveolens from 1/28/21 through 2/1/21 or as our limited supplies last. Two 15ml bottles per customer max, please.