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