Saturday, March 6, 2021

Buddha Wood

 

Eremophila mitchelli -- Steam distilled from heart wood and bark. Very little information on this Australian oil. Also known as False Sandalwood and Desert Rosewood.  Although, many say it does not smell like sandalwood. Has a delightful woody, smoky, resinous complex somewhat floral aroma that blends well with a broad range of fragrance bases. Some call it a "smoky chocolate covered tobacco". Some call it a "love child" of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. Used especially in fragrances for men.


CAUTIONS:  Due to the high ketone content it should be treated with respect and not used on a daily basis for pain relief and it should not ever be ingested. Good for diffusing.1–3% dilution in carrier oil for massage to back of neck or feet. 


CHARACTER:  "Meditative Friend"  Mindful, Focused, Clear, Grounding, Peaceful, Ancient Stillness, Sacred solitude


GEMS:  Smoky Quartz, Rainbow Jasper, Picture Jasper, Tiger Eye, Obsidian, Petrified Wood, Lepidolite, Garnet


ETHERIC COLORS:  Deep Plum brown, Smoky violet, Amber


CHAKRA:  Root, Third Eye, subtle Crown

MUSIC:  B, F#; Low tibetan bowl, Didgeridoo, Slow Hand drum

PERFUME NOTE:  Fixative, Base even Medium

ENERGY:  4, 2; “Stillness is strength.”

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Loving strength,  calm, relaxation, sleep, massage analgesic, creating a layer of protection around the auric field, self-reflection, 

   

 USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS:  To clear unwanted or negative energy, Stress, going through Grief, Overwhelmed by noise, physical restlessness, 


USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:   pain relief, stiff muscles, respiratory support, 


PROPERTIES:  anti-termite (repellant and insecticide), antimicrobial and antibacterial, anti-depressant, sedative, deodorizer, anti-viral


BLENDS:   Dragon Quest,  Caldera,  Yellowstone, 



Blends well with almost any other oil, especially woods and florals.


CONTAINS:  Ketones

Eremophilone 40.0-60.0%
Hydroxyeremophilone 6.0-15.0%
Dihydroeremophilone 15.0-30.0%
sesquiterpenes


ARCHETYPES:   COUNSELOR, DIPLOMAT, LIBERATOR, SEER, MONK, ANCIENT SAGE, DESERT HERMIT


PERSONALITY: 

+ Makes a great counselor or therapist,  their calm and self-assured nature being able to help others work through their grief and traumatic memories.

+ Ethical, compassionate, dedicated to their causes, seeking out injustice

  •  Determined to have an impact on the world, making it a better place 
  •  Quiet endurance

+ Serene and aware of emotions, and direction in life

+ They are able to uplift others' moods, helping to dispel anxiety, depression and tension

  •  Likes being out in nature
  •  Deep Thinker, Meditator,  somewhat of an introvert.
(updated Feb. 22,2026)

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