Massoia

 

Cryptocarya massoia, C. aromatica, Massoia aromatica --Steam distilled from the bark.  Belongs to a species of 200 evergreen trees. Has been described as fruity, coconut, tropical, quirky, rich, golden, caramel, nutty. It is definitely a "flavor", not a main ingredient. Mostly used in perfumery. 

CAUTIONS:  Massoia has a fair amount of lactones and should be used with care.  Can be very irritating to the skin.  Dilute to at least less than 1%. 

CHARACTER:  "Delectable Masterpiece", Balanced Yin/Yang, Centering  

GEMS:  Botswana Agate, Wood Agate, Ametrine, Golden Amphibolite, Mookaite Jasper, Golden Obsidian, Topaz 

CHAKRA:  Root, Sacral, Heart

SACRED SYLLABLES:  Lam, Vam, Yam

ELEMENTS: Earth, Water, Air

PERFUME NOTE:  Base or Fixative (some sources say Top with low to medium tenacity)

ASTRO:  Venus 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: : Calming to nervous system  

 USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS:  Emotional sensitivity, grief, anxiety

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:   to stimulate new cell growth, regenerate tissues and help minimize lines and wrinkles, acne, headaches, colds, coughs, fever and infections, ticklish or sore throats, candida, pituitary gland, respiratory problems, sore throats

PERSONALITY

+ Strong, powerful "I can do anything" attitude.

+ Needs to feel part of a community or family 

+ Self-assured, calming, especially good at comforting during trauma or grief.

+ Drawn towards seeking knowledge with patience and true dedication.

+ Offers authentic insights and direction.

+ Seems to be especially blessed with spiritual gifts.

+ Adapts well to new situations and good at organizing. 

BLENDS:   Mother of Pearl,  Dreamsicle, Into The Woods,  Ocean Jasper,  Sacred Rim, Silver River,  

ARCHETYPES:  MOTHER, COUNSELOR, WISE WOMAN 

PROPERTIES:  Anti-infectious, antibacterial, anticatarrh, antifungal, sedative, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, expectorant, vermifuge

Blends well with: Vanilla, Benzoin, Tobacco, Ho Wood, Geranium, Oranges, Bergamot, all cedars, Chamomiles, Cinnamon, Lavender, Patchouli, Spearmint, Jasmine

Chemical Constituents : Lactone. Benyl benzoate, caryophylene, pyrones

 

“I smell the heavenly sweetness & beauty within me.”