PEONY ESSENTIAL OIL
Paeonia suffruticosa (Tree Peony /Moutan) Oil
Common Name: Tree Peony
Botanical Name: Paeonia suffruticosa
Aromatic Profile: Delicate, powdery, slightly rosy-floral, green and fresh with soft fruity undertones
Extraction Method: steam distillation of the petals (occasionally roots in TCM)
Plant Part: Flowers (occasionally roots in herbalism)
Aromatherapy Benefits:
Uplifting and Emotionally Balancing:
The soft, floral scent of Tree Peony oil is comforting and serene. It gently lifts the spirit and supports emotional resilience, especially helpful for heartache, grief, and sadness.Feminine Energy and Hormonal Balance:
Often associated with divine femininity, Paeonia suffruticosa is revered in traditional medicine and modern aromatherapy for helping to support hormonal balance and the emotional rhythms of the female cycle.Heart-Centered Support:
Tree Peony oil resonates with the heart chakra. Its tender floral aroma invites compassion, emotional openness, and softening of emotional defenses.Calms Irritability and Stress:
The scent encourages a relaxed emotional state, reducing feelings of tension, agitation, or overstimulation. Ideal in evening blends or stress-relieving baths.
Other Uses:
Natural Perfumery:
Peony’s ethereal, airy, and powdery character makes it a prized top-to-heart note in natural perfumes. It brings softness and refined elegance to floral or romantic compositions.Skin Soothing & Beautifying:
In diluted form, Tree Peony oil may offer mild anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is sometimes added to facial oils or creams to support dry, sensitive, or aging skin (though data is limited and use is rare).Traditional Herbal Use (Non-Aromatic):
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Paeonia suffruticosa (called “Mu Dan Pi”) is used for cooling the blood, reducing inflammation, and supporting menstrual health—though these uses are based on root extracts, not essential oil.
Precautions:
Rare and Delicate: Due to scarcity, it’s often used in trace amounts in perfumes and emotional blends.
Low Availability: Be sure you're purchasing a true extract or essential oil—not a synthetic aroma compound (which is common with peony-scented products).
Dilution Required: As with all essential oils, always dilute before applying to skin.
Not for Internal Use: Not approved for ingestion or internal therapeutic use.
Paeonia suffruticosa oil is a gentle treasure in the aromatherapist’s palette—an embodiment of graceful beauty, emotional tenderness, and quiet strength. Though rare, its use in perfumery and emotional wellness speaks to its timeless floral allure and connection to feminine healing.
Paeonia suffruticosa (Tree Peony /Moutan) Oil
Common Name: Tree Peony
Botanical Name: Paeonia suffruticosa
Aromatic Profile: Delicate, powdery, slightly rosy-floral, green and fresh with soft fruity undertones
Extraction Method: steam distillation of the petals (occasionally roots in TCM)
Plant Part: Flowers (occasionally roots in herbalism)
Aromatherapy Benefits:
Uplifting and Emotionally Balancing:
The soft, floral scent of Tree Peony oil is comforting and serene. It gently lifts the spirit and supports emotional resilience, especially helpful for heartache, grief, and sadness.Feminine Energy and Hormonal Balance:
Often associated with divine femininity, Paeonia suffruticosa is revered in traditional medicine and modern aromatherapy for helping to support hormonal balance and the emotional rhythms of the female cycle.Heart-Centered Support:
Tree Peony oil resonates with the heart chakra. Its tender floral aroma invites compassion, emotional openness, and softening of emotional defenses.Calms Irritability and Stress:
The scent encourages a relaxed emotional state, reducing feelings of tension, agitation, or overstimulation. Ideal in evening blends or stress-relieving baths.
Other Uses:
Natural Perfumery:
Peony’s ethereal, airy, and powdery character makes it a prized top-to-heart note in natural perfumes. It brings softness and refined elegance to floral or romantic compositions.Skin Soothing & Beautifying:
In diluted form, Tree Peony oil may offer mild anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is sometimes added to facial oils or creams to support dry, sensitive, or aging skin (though data is limited and use is rare).Traditional Herbal Use (Non-Aromatic):
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Paeonia suffruticosa (called “Mu Dan Pi”) is used for cooling the blood, reducing inflammation, and supporting menstrual health—though these uses are based on root extracts, not essential oil.
Precautions:
Rare and Delicate: Due to scarcity, it’s often used in trace amounts in perfumes and emotional blends.
Low Availability: Be sure you're purchasing a true extract or essential oil—not a synthetic aroma compound (which is common with peony-scented products).
Dilution Required: As with all essential oils, always dilute before applying to skin.
Not for Internal Use: Not approved for ingestion or internal therapeutic use.
Paeonia suffruticosa oil is a gentle treasure in the aromatherapist’s palette—an embodiment of graceful beauty, emotional tenderness, and quiet strength. Though rare, its use in perfumery and emotional wellness speaks to its timeless floral allure and connection to feminine healing.
Paeonia suffruticosa (Tree Peony /Moutan) Oil
Common Name: Tree Peony
Botanical Name: Paeonia suffruticosa
Aromatic Profile: Delicate, powdery, slightly rosy-floral, green and fresh with soft fruity undertones
Extraction Method: steam distillation of the petals (occasionally roots in TCM)
Plant Part: Flowers (occasionally roots in herbalism)
Aromatherapy Benefits:
Uplifting and Emotionally Balancing:
The soft, floral scent of Tree Peony oil is comforting and serene. It gently lifts the spirit and supports emotional resilience, especially helpful for heartache, grief, and sadness.Feminine Energy and Hormonal Balance:
Often associated with divine femininity, Paeonia suffruticosa is revered in traditional medicine and modern aromatherapy for helping to support hormonal balance and the emotional rhythms of the female cycle.Heart-Centered Support:
Tree Peony oil resonates with the heart chakra. Its tender floral aroma invites compassion, emotional openness, and softening of emotional defenses.Calms Irritability and Stress:
The scent encourages a relaxed emotional state, reducing feelings of tension, agitation, or overstimulation. Ideal in evening blends or stress-relieving baths.
Other Uses:
Natural Perfumery:
Peony’s ethereal, airy, and powdery character makes it a prized top-to-heart note in natural perfumes. It brings softness and refined elegance to floral or romantic compositions.Skin Soothing & Beautifying:
In diluted form, Tree Peony oil may offer mild anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is sometimes added to facial oils or creams to support dry, sensitive, or aging skin (though data is limited and use is rare).Traditional Herbal Use (Non-Aromatic):
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Paeonia suffruticosa (called “Mu Dan Pi”) is used for cooling the blood, reducing inflammation, and supporting menstrual health—though these uses are based on root extracts, not essential oil.
Precautions:
Rare and Delicate: Due to scarcity, it’s often used in trace amounts in perfumes and emotional blends.
Low Availability: Be sure you're purchasing a true extract or essential oil—not a synthetic aroma compound (which is common with peony-scented products).
Dilution Required: As with all essential oils, always dilute before applying to skin.
Not for Internal Use: Not approved for ingestion or internal therapeutic use.
Paeonia suffruticosa oil is a gentle treasure in the aromatherapist’s palette—an embodiment of graceful beauty, emotional tenderness, and quiet strength. Though rare, its use in perfumery and emotional wellness speaks to its timeless floral allure and connection to feminine healing.
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INCI NAME: Paeonia suffruticosa.
ORIGIN: China. Bottled in Hawai’i.
PART USED: Flowers.
EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distilled.
NOTE CLASSIFICATION: .
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Florals: Rose, Neroli, Lotus, Jasmine, Geranium
Citrus: Bergamot, Mandarin, Pink Grapefruit
Greens and Herbs: Clary Sage, Palmarosa, Violet Leaf
Woods and Roots: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Muhuhu
Powdery Notes: Orris Root, Benzoin, Vanilla
Blending Tip: For a gentle heart-opening blend, try combining Peony, Rose, and Sandalwood in a jojoba carrier oil at 1–2% dilution.
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They can be inhaled directly from the bottle, diffuser, or humidifier.
They should be diluted with a carrier oil when applied to your skin. We suggest a 4% dilution rate.
You can also add them to your favorite skincare products.
Essential oils are not safe for consumption unless you are under a health practitioner's guidance.
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100% Pure Essential Oil.
Unrefined, Undiluted, No Fillers, No Synthetics, Organic, and Sustainably sourced.
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0.17 oz / 5 ml
Amber glass bottle with euro dropper.
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Keep out of reach of children. The bottles are a choking hazard. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes, and sensitive areas. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.
Animals are more sensitive to certain scents; consider your pets while choosing essential oils.
While not all essential oils have the same effect on everyone, the key is finding which ones work best for you. You are the individual and know what is best for you. So experiment and find your path.
The products described on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease or to affect any structure or function of the skin or body. The information on this website is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consulting with a healthcare provider.
