Siam Wood (Pemou)

 

Fokienia, hodginsii -- distilled from either the wood/bark OR the roots from an evergreen tree with peeling bark and green leaves.  The wood oil is known as SIAM WOOD and the Root as PEMOU. Also called Coffin Wood, Po Mu, Fujian Cypress. Has a scent reminiscent of rosewood, sandalwood, and hints of cypress. It is in the Cypress family and thus shares much of the same personality. The fragrance is warm, rich, sweet and creamy. It is used as a less costly alternative to Sandalwood in perfumery. Energetically, it’s associated with calm clarity, emotional balance, and heart-centered grounding rather than the deep austerity of sandalwood.

Contraindications: Avoid if pregnant, breastfeeding, with infants or children. Possible skin irritant, use in moderation.  Untested oil.  Do not use on sensitive skin. 

 

CHARACTER: "Eternal Shifter" Protector, Righteous, Wise, Direct, Expansive, Grounding, Softly powerful, Transition, Renewal, Oil of the Covenant, Yin  

ETHERIC COLORS:  Honey Brown, Amber, Gold, Bronze

CRYSTALS:  Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Rhodonite, Blue Lace Agate, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Smoky Quartz, Aventurine

CHAKRA:  Root, Solar, Heart

PERFUME NOTE:  Base, Fixative

ELEMENT:  Earth and Water

ASTRO:  Libra, Cancer, Taurus, Venus, Moon

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 4; Warm & Dry 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Strength, Comfort, Direction, Understanding, Balance, Sensitivity, Confidence, Trust, Spiritual Guidance, Feeling Safe, Grounded, Heart-centered awareness

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES:   Opinionated, Jealousy, Lethargic, Weak willed, Fearful, Timid, Isolated, Inconsolable, Frustrated,  Regret, Distracted, Grief, Despair, Lack of concentration, Emotional inflammation, Feelings of: abandonment, isolation, being all alone in the world, disconnectedness, estrangement from society, vulnerability and introversion.

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Adrenal fatigue, skin inflammation, arthritis, purify and disinfect air

PROPERTIES:  Anti-inflammatory, Insect repellent (Mostly the Wood, considered more effective than Citronella), antiseptic. 

 

BLENDS:   Desert Cathedral, Into the Woods, Horse Whisper, Marzipan, Tropical Trail,  , 

Blends well with BLOOD ORANGE, BENZOIN, CYPRESS, MUHUHU, TONKA BEAN, BLACK SPRUCE, FRANKINCENSE and many others

Contains:  Sesquiterpenes, nerolidol, fokienol, elemol, etc.

ARCHETYPES:  PROTECTOR, ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY, COUNSELOR, DIPLOMAT, MYSTIC, SHAMAN, PEACEMAKER, TEMPLE GUARDIAN

PERSONALITY:

+Strength within.  

+Outspoken, firm in their views,  

+A sensitivity that wells in sympathy to sorrow and loss. 

+Helpful for transitions and change. An expert in this.

+Demands straightforwardness, but sees both sides of the story, even if they disapprove.

+People turn to them for advice and comfort.

+Able to sort out most problems.

+Honest, lawful, have an unbending search for the truth.

 +Dwells on spiritual matters and has no fear of death.

+Drawn to "sacred ceremonies." Makes a great spiritual guide.

+ I know my place in the world. I have purpose and meaning. I have the right to break life contracts that are no longer meaningful and write a new one.

https://www.edenbotanicals.com/siam-wood.html

(updated Feb. 23, 2026)

Rosalina

 

Melaleuca ericifolia~~ Distilled from the leaves, twigs, branches. has a pleasant woody, camphoraceous/floral, lemony, almost buttery, soft, fresh scent with rosy back notes.  Also known as Lavender Tea Tree, and Swamp Paperbark Tree. Rosalina is tall erect evergreen bushy shrub to small tree, 6-12 mm with grayish papery bark.  Comes from the same family as tea tree and enjoys many of the same attributes as its more famous cousin. Has many of the same properties as Eucalyptus oil, yet it is gentler and safer. One of the favorite kid-safe choices for respiratory congestion common with seasonal pollen threats or wintertime illness.
 

CAUTIONS: is generally safe in terms of toxicity and skin irritancy.  Dilute for topical application.  Good for diffusing and inhaling.

CHARACTER:  "Nurturing Superstar"  Soothing, Yin, "Cool morning at the beach." "Floating on the back of a butterfly wing.”

ETHERIC COLORS:  Lavender-Mauve, Sage Green, Silvery Blue Mist

 

CRYSTALS:  Aquamarine, Sage Amethyst, Amethyst, Iolite, Labradorite, Aventurine, Indigo Gabbro, Kambaba Jasper, Lepidolite, Rose Quartz, Fluorite, Blue Lace Agate, Angelite, Selenite  

ELEMENT:  Water, Air, Earth          

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle to Top

CHAKRA:  Heart, Throat and subtle Crown and third Eye

MUSICAL:  F and C; piano lullaby, light harp, ambient choral hum, gentle flute; floating cadence.

ASTRO:  Pisces, Virgo, Neptune, Mercury

ENERGY TYPE: 4, 2; “Calm first. Then clarity.”

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Relaxing, calming, Peace, clear communication, soft confidence, resilience 

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Stress, insomnia, restlessness, nervous, irritable, anxiety

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Vaporizing oil for upper respiratory tract congestion and infections; skin conditions; acne, insect bites, allergies, sore throat, cold sores, rashes, dandruff
.

PROPERTIES: antibacterial, anti-viral, antiseptic, spasmolytic and anticonvulsant, gentle expectorant , immune stimulant, decongestant

BLENDS:    Into The Woods, Way of the Leaf,  Eucalyptus Grove,, Outback Blue,

Blends well with:   Lemon Tea tree, Nerolina, Blue Cypress, Lemon myrtle, Frankincense, Rose, Blue Tansy, Cypress, Palo Santo and Peppermint

  CONSTITUENTS: Monoterpenols, Monoterpenes, Oxides, 1,8 cineole,  linalool,   limonene, terpinol, Sesquiterpenes

ARCHETYPES:  TEACHER, HERMIT, MYSTIC, GENTLE HEALER,  CHILD (ALL), PEACEKEEPER, QUIET NURSE, GARDEN GUARDIAN

PERSONALITY:

+First to come to the rescue in times of trouble and when help is needed.

+Stable, able to diffuse and argument.  Coolness not to argue back. Compassionate boundaries.

+Attracted to the roles of nurse, foster parent, teacher, forest service, biologist  

+Whatever they do, they are kind-hearted, benevolent, humane, worthy, valuable, sensitive, empathetic 

+No hidden motives.  Direct, encouraging, instills inspiration in others. 

+ Mild mannered,  Friendly and approachable to all, especially small children and elderly

+Has a spirit of Delight

(updated Feb. 26, 2026)