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.
Contraindications:
Avoid if pregnant, breastfeeding, with infants or children. Possible skin
irritant, use in moderation.
CHARACTER: "Eternal Shifter" Protector, Righteous, Wise, Direct, Expansive, Grounding, Softly powerful, Transition, Renewal, Achiever, Oil of the Covenant, Yin
CHAKRA: 1,
4, 7
PERFUME NOTE: Base, Fixative
ENERGY TYPE: 3, 4; Warm & Dry
USED
FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Strength, Comfort, Direction,
Understanding, Balance, Sensitivity,
Confidence, Trust, Spiritual Guidance, Feeling Safe, Grounded
Spiritual
aid for transitions. Sense of who you
are will expand.
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.
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.
BLENDS: Into the Woods, Horse Whisper, Marzipan, Tropical Trail
ARCHETYPES: PROTECTOR, ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY, COUNSELOR, DIPLOMAT, MYSTIC, SHAMAN
Blends
well with BLOOD ORANGE, BENZOIN, CYPRESS,
MUHUHU, TONKA BEAN, BLACK SPRUCE, FRANKINCENSE and many others
Contains: Sesquiterpenes, nerolidol, fokienol, elemol,
etc.
