Katafray

 Cedrelopsis grevei-distilled from the bark from Madagascar.  Carries a dry, woody, green, earthy, warm, slightly spicy-woody aroma with subtle camphoraceous lift. Less smoky than cade, less mystical than sandalwood. 

Generally non-toxic & non-sensitizing.  Always dilute before topical use; recommended concentrations range from 1% to 10% depending on the specific application.

CHARACTER:  “Resilient Spark ” Restorative, Strength, not spectacle. Recovery and Renewal; Practical vitality; Steady; Endurance with balance, “Stabilizing Warrior”   

ETHERIC COLORS:  Deep Golden Amber, Burnished Copper, Warm Brown, Earthy Red

CRYSTALS:  Red Jaspers, Carnelian, Garnet, Hematite, Tiger Eye, Mugglestone, Indigo Gabbro, Rainforest Jasper, Silverleaf Jasper

NOTE:  Middle

CHAKRA:  Root, Solar, subtle Heart

ELEMENT:  Earth and subtle Fire

ASTRO:  Capricorn, Sagittarius, Saturn, Mars

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS  relaxation, focus, mental clarity

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS:  Fatigue, stress, emotional fragility, burnout 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Rheumatic pains, tonic, good for after birth massage, anti-inflammatory, arthritis, headaches, sciatica, muscular pains, skin issues, fever

PROPERTIES: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, skin restorative, tonic, decongestant, anti-microbial, aphrodisiac

I have not added it to any blends yet. Might add it to Into the Woods.

 Blends well with LAVENDER, TEA TREE, ROSEMARY, CLARY SAGE, NUTMEG, LEMON, MARJORAM, NUTMEG

Contains: High percentage of sesquiterpenes,(70%) which makes it a good fixative; ketones, phenolic acids, limonene

ARCHETYPES:  BUILDER, WARRIOR, TRAIL GUIDE, EARTH GUARDIAN, CRAFTSMAN

PERSONALITY:

+ Has rebuilt themselves more than once.

+ Is dependable during physical or emotional strain

+ Prefers steady progress over drama

•  Doesn’t quit easily
• Supports others quietly

 

 

 

 

Kunzea

 Kunzea Ambigua-- Distilled from flowering branches,  is a tall shrub with abundant white or pink flowers, which grows in the coolest coastal areas of Australia (Southern New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania). 

Sometimes known as White Cloud, Tick Bush or Spring Flower Bush or Tasmanian Spring Flower initially "medicinal" in scent softens on dry-down to leave a subtly spicy note. The name "Tick Bush" comes from the habit of cattle and wild animals resting close to the tree because it seems to repel ticks.  

Tasmanian aromatherapists say that Kunzea is the most healing of the native Australian and New Zealand Essential Oils.  It is not a cheap oil and is a little harder to find.

It is non-irritating to most skin types, Dilute with a carrier oil or diffuse.

CHARACTER:  “Reassuring Safety,” Emotional reassurance, resilience, calming, clearing, gentle but steadfast, like mist rolling over coastal stone

ETHERIC COLORS:  Soft sea foam green, Silvery white mist, Pale opalescent blue    

CRYSTALS: Chrome Diopside, Lepidolite, Moonstone, Blue Lace agate, Hematite, Chrysoprase, Smoky Quartz, Selenite, Clear Quartz

 NOTE:  Middle

CHAKRA: Root, Heart, Sacral

MUSIC:  F, A, F MAJOR with soft A overtone; crystal singing bowls tuned to F.

ELEMENT: Air, Water, subtle Earth

ASTRO:  Pisces, Cancer, Neptune, Moon

ENERGY TYPE:  2, 4

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS: Gentle strength, Boundaries, Mental clarity, courage and communication, calming and soothing

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS:  nervous tension, stress, and minor anxiety. defuse deep emotional pain release of physical and emotional pain. USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Staph, E-coli, and Candida, arthritis pain, influenza, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, eczema, dermatitis, under nail infections and skin ulcer, pain of insect bites, shingles, migraines,  minor burns, strains, sprains, bruises, sinus pain

PROPERTIES:  anti-microbial, anti-fungal, analgesic and anti-inflammatory, insect repellant, deodorizer

BLENDS CONTAINING: 

Outback Blue,

  

Blends with other Australian oils, especially ROSALINA  AND LEMON TEA TREE, LAVENDER, HELICHRYSM, PEPPERMINT, LEMON MYRTLE

Contains:   cineole and alpha-pinene cineole and globulol/viridiflorol. biocyclogermacrene alpha-terpineol calamenene, spathulenol, citronellol, ledol, limonene, mono and sesqui-terpenes

ARCHETYPES:  GENTLE WARRIOR, COMPASSIONATE PROTECTOR, RESTORATIVE GUARDIAN, CAREGIVER

PERSONALITY: (Similar to Tea Tree and the other Australian leafies)

• Generally highly empathic, often over-giving or absorbing others emotions
•  Carry stress physically
•  Rarely admit they’re tired
•  Often feel like they have to carry everything alone.
•  Mild mannered,  Friendly and approachable to all, especially small children and elderly
•  Supporting—people flock around for emotional support, but they may be taken advantage of.

 

Frangipani

 - Plumeria alba or obtusa - also known as Plumeria,  

Flowers are most fragrant at night in order to lure sphinx moths to pollinate them. The flowers have no nectar, and simply dupe their pollinators. The moths inadvertently pollinate them by transferring pollen from flower to flower in their fruitless search for nectar.  Used almost exclusively in the perfume industry with a musky, floral, peachy, creamy, lush, soft, fruity and slightly sweet scent.  Exotic smell similar to "lei" garland.

Extracted by Food Grade Solvent or steam distillation. Most commercial “frangipani essential oil” is actually a frangipani absolute or infused oil, not a steam-distilled essential oil.

Usually used at low dilution (1%).

CHARACTER:  "The Silver Lining" —Warmly inviting, positive, strong, sunshine, angelic, fresh, brightening, lightening, hopeful, positive expectations, inner peace, tranquility, peaceful paradise, rejuvenating, harmonizing, uplifting

 

CRYSTALS:  Rose Quartz, Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, Sunstone, Citrine, Moonstone, Amethyst, Blue Lace Agate, Watermelon Tourmaline, Seraphinite, Kunzite

CHAKRA:  Crown

MUSICAL NOTE: Base G        

ELEMENT:  Water, Warm Fire          

ASTRO:  Venus, Moon, Taurus, Libra, Leo

ENERGY:  2, 1

NOTE:  Middle-Top, Fixative

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:   Self-awareness and confidence, Peace, Acceptance. Euphoric and calming properties. improves positivity and self-confidence, deep emotional cleansing. 
Its seductive and beautiful fragrance produces a celestial atmosphere that soothes, relaxes and strengthens the mind after a stressful day.  

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Stress, Insomnia,  feeling down, sad, defeated  

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:   Headache, skin care, 

PROPERTIES:  Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, Stimulant, Antioxidant, Aphrodisiac, Sedative

BLENDS CONTAINING: Sitalpu, Tropical Trail, Twelve Flowers,

Blends well with: Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Neroli, Sandalwood and other floral scents and all citrus oils.

Contains: limonene, linalool, a-cedrene, caryophyllen oxide and farnescene, etc.

ARCHETYPES:  SEDUCTRESS, GOURMET, LOVER, ARTIST, DESIGNER. DIVA, FEMME FATALE, MUSE, ROMANTIC POET

PERSONALITY:  

+ Pure femininity.  Gentle & charismatic.  Sensual without being overpowering.

+ Beautiful from within.  Is effortlessly magnetic.

+  Seems to have a special connection to divinity.

+ Like the perfume, they have enchanted the world since time began.

+ Confident, comfortable with who they are.

+ Enjoy the  exotic perfumes, cashmere against the skin, and the scent and aroma of flowers.  Loves beauty and atmosphere.

+ Found in all walks of life, but happiest when they can use their instinctive intellect and behavior.  Will be unhappy as an accountant, but make good designers, artists, gardeners.

+ Ability to attract love and lift the spirit.  Feels deeply but expresses it gracefully.

+An ability to help someone suffering through a loss, almost magical in their presence.

+Love is one of their gifts.

+They inspire trust, appreciation and admiration.  Holds both romance and dignity.

+ Remember that the sun always shines, whether we can see it, or not.  Luminous and inviting — soft but confident.

 

Catnip

 Nepeta cataria~~distilled from the flowering tops and leaves. Carries a soft, green, slightly minty-herbal aroma with gentle sweetness. Some such as I, find it unpleasant. Unlike sharper mints, catnip has a whimsical, heart-opening quality mixed with nervous-system relaxation.There is much research on the herb, which is a stimulant for felines and calming for humans. The essential oil should NOT be used around animals due to its potential to overwhelm sensitive systems.  So far, I have only used it as insect repellant.

CAUTIONS:   Dilute well for topical use. DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY or on children. Can cause skin irritation.

CHARACTER: "Euphoric Paradox"  Euphoric for cats, Calming to humans. Bonding, Courage, “whimsical healer”,  soothing, slightly magical.

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle to Top

 CRYSTAL/GEM:  Malachite, Opal, Indicolite, Golden Prehnite, Citrine, Sunstone, Aventurine, Lepidolite, Blue Lace Agate, Amethyst, Gray Moonstone

 ELEMENT:  Water, Air 

ASTRO:  Venus, Taurus, Gemini, Pisces, Mercury

ENERGY TYPE: 4, 3 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:   Serenity, Repose, Relaxation, Soothing for Nervous system, Playful creativity, Inner Child Healing

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Nervous, Stress, Tension, anxiety,  Insomnia, hyperactivity

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  dandruff, fever, migraine, colic,

cramps, chronic gas trouble, colds, flu  

PROPERTIES:  mosquito and fly deterrent, digestive, sedative, diuretic, nervine, diaphoretic, anti-spasmodic, astringent, anti-inflammatory   

BLENDS:   None

Blends  with GRAPEFRUIT, LAVENDER, LEMON, MARJORAM, PEPPERMINT, ORANGE, ROSEMARY, SPEARMINT, LIME, EUCALYPTUS, MYRRH, CITRONELLA, GERANIUM.  It easily overtakes a blend in even a tiny amount.

Composition: Nepetalactone isomers, nepetalic acid, Dihydronepetalactone, Caryophyllene oxide, (E)-beta-farnesene, Humulene oxide, Piperitone, Alpha-Caryophyllene, Beta-elemene, 3-Hexenyl ester

ARCHETYPES:  TRICKSTER, JOY BRINGER, DREAMER, CHILD WITHIN, MOONLIGHT COMPANION 

PERSONALITY:

+ Extremely rare. Has a mischievous sparkle. Calms others through humor.

+ Sensitive, spiritual, but sometimes impetuous nature.

+ Playful, and doesn’t dwell on things too long. Moves between play and stillness.

+ Knows how to laugh at stress.

• Feels safe yet spontaneous.

+ Friendly, obviously a "cat" person

Savory

 

Satureja montana, Mountain Savory, also known as Savory Winter, is a resilient perennial, native to Europe and North Africa. It can reach a height of 30 cm (12 inches). Its grayish green leaves create a bushy exterior. It is steam extracted from the flowering herb.  Has a sharp, medicinal, herbaceous odor. should not be confused with Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis), which has a milder demeanor.  Summer savory is often compared to thyme and oregano. It is powerful, warming, and protective — but generally considered slightly gentler than mountain savory   though still strong.

Winter Savory is a dermal toxin, dermal irritant, and a mucous membrane irritant. Avoid during pregnancy. It is recommended that this oil be used only by experienced aromatherapists. Maximum 0.5% topical dilution. VERY POTENT OIL!!!

CHARACTER:    “Fierce clarity”, protection, disciplined fire, protective, strategic, and precise, “warrior herb.”It has a bright, sharp “brass-like” quality rather than a soft string tone — more trumpet than flute.

ETHERIC COLORS: Deep golden yellow, red-orange, burnished copper                

CHAKRA:  Solar, Root

CRYSTALS: Hematite, Red Jaspers, Tiger Eye, Carnelian, Garnet, Obsidian, Clear Quartz, Fluorite

MUSIC NOTE: E or C       

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle

ELEMENTS:   Fire, Earth               

ASTRO:  Aries, Mars, Saturn

ENERGY TYPE:  3, 4

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Improved Memory, Focus and Mental clarity.  Enhanced concentration.

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Fatigue; to ward off evil spirits

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Insect bites and bee stings, arthritis and rheumatism, inflammation of the lymph nodes, scratchy/sore throat; respiratory support, stimulates sluggish digestion

PROPERTIES:  anti-bacterial, anti-infectious, and anti-fungal, circulation stimulant, analgesic, immune stimulant, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, carminative, pest repellent

 

BLENDS:  Shaman

Because it is strong, it blends best with grounding or softening oils. Blends well with Cedar, Fir, Pine, Amyris, rosemary, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Grapefruit, Basil, Frankincense, Marjoram, Black Pepper, Spruce

Contains: Carvacol, thymol, p-cymene

ARCHETYPES: WARRIOR STRATEGIST, GUARDIAN, HERBAL KNIGHT, FIRE ALCHEMIST, SURGEON, MOUNTAIN SENTINEL

PERSONALITY:

• + Acts quickly and decisively.  Is mentally sharp.
• + Doesn’t tolerate nonsense. Is direct and tactical. 
• + Not soft or ornamental.
• + Has strong personal boundaries.
• + Protects what matters.
• + Thrives in challenging situations. Adapts to difficult circumstances.

- If negative, has a need for control and a big ego.