Hydnocarpus laurifolia/wightanus/kurzii
Cold pressed extracted from the Seeds. It is a Fixed (carrier) oil — not an essential oil. Some online sources might incorrectly market it as an "essential oil" due to its therapeutic fragrance and properties. Has a mild, woody, dense, earthy aroma. The Hydnocarpus family is a common plant family in southern Asia.
CAUTIONS: Non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing. There is not enough information available to declare it safe for pregnancy. However, caution is advised with pregnancy and small children.
CHARACTER: “Protective Cleanser”, Grounding, Reclamation, Resilience, Ancient, Restorative, Patient, Survival, “Endurance Healer.” Persistence, Long-haul Healing
CRYSTAL ALLIES: Clear Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Bloodstone, Malachite, Serpentine, Lepidolite, Hematite, Tiger Eye/Iron, Carnelian, Leopardskin, Unakite, Onyx, Indigo Gabbro
ELEMENTS: Earth, Water
ENERGY: 4
NOTE: Base or Top depends on source
ASTRO: Saturn, Capricorn, Scorpio, Pluto
USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Patience, Persistence, acceptance without resignation, resilience, endurance without bitterness
USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Stress, Anxiety, Eroded boundaries, vulnerability, healing body shame, fatigue, social withdrawal
USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: skin diseases, scrofula, rheumatism, eczema, psoriasis, acne, dermatitis, arthritis, rheumatism and as a counterirritant for bruises, sprains, etc., and sometimes applied to open wounds and sores; leprosy, fungus, ringworm.
PROPERTIES: antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-spasmodic, alleviates itching; promotes collagen production; deeply emollient, skin nourishing
CONSTITUENTS: Contains rare cyclic fatty acids (hydnocarpic, chaulmoogric, and gorlic acids) and palmitic acid, and the fatty oil has been found to yield glycerol.
BLENDS WITH: Tea Tree, Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Vetiver, Frankincense, Peppermint, Rose, Sea Buckthorn
ARCHETYPES: HEALER, ALCHEMIST, SURVIVOR, EARTH MOTHER, LONG ROAD COMPANION, SCARRED WARRIOR,
PERSONALITY:
+Has or will endure long trials, including shame, social rejection and felling “marked” or different. May feel too “weighty” for someone needing light.
+ Believes in slow, steady repair, Doesn’t give up on healing. Understands that restoration takes time.
+ Has strong boundaries, but is humble.
+ Carries quiet depth which can be comforting, but they generally do not comfort.
+Not flashy or romantic, but restorative and patient.
+Drawn to ancient medicinal wisdom.
“You are not defined by your wounds.”
- May have long term health struggles.
They are NOT: Dramatic like Turmeric, Uplifting like Sea Buckthorn or Cooling like Chamomile.
A weathered stone that endured decades of wind — still standing.




