Cade

Juniperus oxycedrus also known as Juniper Tar or Prickly Cedar. The essential oil is obtained by destructive distillation from the berries, needles, branches and heartwood and this gives the oil a smoky scent. Almost all Cade oil is rectified. Has an intense, tar-like, woody, dry, leather-like smoky odor—a strong charred wood, and ashy smell, like a campfire the next day.  Cade is used widely in perfume industry, especially in men's fragrances and the food industry giving foods a smoky flavor. (I use it diluted as a substitute for “liquid smoke” in certain recipes.) Veterinary practitioners use the oil for parasitic skin problems. Pharmaceuticals use Cade oil in many of their skin preparations.  

 

 CAUTIONS: Cade oil is a potent substance and should be used with caution, particularly when applied topically.  Dilute it in a carrier oil (e.g., coconut, almond, jojoba) before applying it to the skin to minimize the risk of irritation or sensitization.

CHARACTER: “Strong Foundation” Safe, Prosperous, Protective, Purifying, Yang. Unlike soft woods (rosewood, sandalwood), Cade feels wild, ancestral, and elemental — more bonfire than temple incense.   

CRYSTALS:  Dragon Blood stone, Tiger eye/tiger Iron, Indigo Gabbro, Mookaite, Obsidian, Onyx, Pyrite, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Smoky Quartz

CHAKRAS:  Solar, Root and Brow      

ELEMENT:  Earth, Fire        

 NOTE:  Base (very strong!)    

 ASTRO:  Taurus, Jupiter, Sun, Scorpio, Pluto, Mars

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS:   Decision Making, Strong, Success, Safety, Prosperity, starting over, grounding, relaxation, focus, concentration, strengthen intentions

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS:  Lack of security, major life changes, bereavement, lethargy, sluggishness, mental fatigue, stress, anxiety 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: snakebites, leprosy, soothe toothaches, relieve aches and pains, kill lice and their eggs, dandruff, dermatitis, itching, eczema, chronic skin diseases of the scaly and moist types, such as eczema, psoriasis, and prurigo, acne, parasitic disorders and various types of ringworm, tick removal

PROPERTIES:  Analgesic, antimicrobial, antipruritic, antiseptic, disinfectant, parasiticide, vermifuge. 

CONSTITUENTS:  Cadinene, creosol, ( Creosol is is a powerful skin antiseptic. In Greek, the word cresote means "flesh-saving" which refers to the powerful antiseptic action it has on the skin.) cadinal, guaiacol

BLENDS WITH:  Cedarwood; Clove Bud; Labdanum; Rosemary; Thyme 

BLEND(S):  Into the Woods, Dragon Breath

ARCHETYPES:  DEFENDER, EXORCIST, HERO, OLYMPIAN, PROTECTOR, RESCUER, WARRIOR, WIZARD, SHAMAN, SURVIVOR, SHADOW WALKER

PERSONALITY: (similar to Juniper, but more intense)

• All experiences are valuable.  Has survived storms
• Carries intensity without apology
• Isn’t afraid of uncomfortable truth.
• Values authenticity over approval.

+Considered “rugged” and can evoke a sense of mystery.

+Is fiercely protective of loved ones.  Has strong boundaries.

• Connects easily with the natural world with a strong bond.
• Practicality and Stability are important, but there is a deeply spiritual side.  Drawn to spiritual path, but privately.

 +Prefer to be dictated by their own intuition or religious belief.

-If negative, they appear vulnerable, uneasy, doubtful, depressed.

-Doesn’t take kindly to dictatorial authority or being the underdog.