Arina

 Psiadia altissima—rare oil steam distilled from the dried blossoms, leaves and twigs.  Also known as Iary or “Dingadingala". Origin is Madagascar. The aroma is woody, pine-like, resinous with hints of eucalyptus and occasionally citrusy pineapple.  Said to serve as a substitute for Frankincense in aromatherapy blends. (Although it is MUCH more expensive. Like, if I didn’t already have a small amount, I doubt I’d be buying any.) 

CAUTION:  Avoid during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding. Do not use for children under 7 years of age. Avoid application to eyes, ears and intimate areas of the body.

CHARACTER:  “Adaptive Resilience”. Energizing, Uplifting; Mountain air moving through dense tropical growth. “Loosen. Breathe. Move again.” Unties knots. A steady wind that loosens a tightly tied rope.

ETHERIC COLORS:  Cool Green, Mossy Olive, Silver Mist

CRYSTAL ALLIES:  Green Aventurine, Green Fluorite, Prehnite, Smoky Quartz, Hematite, Amazonite, Blue Lace Agate, Silver Leaf Jasper, Rainforest Jasper, Ocean Jasper, Moss Agate, Chrysoprase

CHAKRAS: Heart, throat, Root

MUSICAL:  G, D; light wooden flute, gentle drum, wind chimes

PERFUME NOTE:   Top

ASTRO:  Gemini, Virgo, Mercury, Saturn

ELEMENT:  Air, Earth

ENERGY TYPE:   mostly 2

CHEMICAL FAMILY:   Terpene (Aster family)

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Adaptability, Steadiness under stress, resilience without rigidity, confidence, heighten perception and focus, Higher Self connection

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Stagnation, Emotional tightness, suppressed frustration, over-controlling, chronic fatigue, fears.

 Because it is aromatically unusual, it is used to disrupt familiar patterns of thought, allowing for a more "transporting" meditative experience.

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: respiratory support, skin care (dry, flaky, itchy, damaged skin) and muscle pain relief, coughs, sore throats, colds, flu, asthma, lymph flow enhancement 

PROPERTIES: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, insect repellent, expectorant, anti-itching, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antiviral

BLENDS:  Dragon Breath

BLENDS WELL WITH: other resinous oils like Gurjum, Copaiba and woody scents.

 Key Constituents: It is terpene-rich (approximately 80%), with beta-pinene (39.7%) being its main component, which contributes to its strong pine-like fragrance. 

ARCHETYPES:   ISLAND HEALER, WINDWALKER, BREATH GUIDE, MOUNTAIN HERBALIST, COMMUNICATOR, ADAPTIVE SURVIVOR, EMOTIONAL VENTILATOR, QUIET PHYSIOTHERAPIST 

PERSONALITY: 

+Attracted to healing modalities, especially herbal.

+Drawn to professions such as physical therapists, life coaches, naturopathic health care providers.

+Loves being in nature and has a deep reverence for natural beauty.

+Expresses themselves calmly and gently. Good communicator.

+Handles pressure well, in a contained way, controlling emotions.

+Appreciates life’s opportunities. 

+Reactions and emotions shift according to terrain and environment.

+An inspiration to those who need to make decisions or feel “stuck”.

+Ability to feel energized, yet relaxed and not dramatic.
+Not explosive anger. Just space.

-If negative, May be too subtle for someone needing force.