Gurjun Balsam

 Dipterocarpus turbinatus—distilled from the resin of a tropical hardwood tree that grows up to 100 feet.  with a warm, woody, slightly sweet aroma. The resin contains a higher concentration of the desired sesquiterpenes  than the raw wood itself.

 Distilling from the resin preserves the "fixative" properties that give the oil its incredible longevity, often lasting over 400 hours on a scent strip.

CAUTIONS:  It must be mixed with a carrier oil before applying to the skin to avoid irritation. Generally safe for children aged 2 years and older. For children, a maximum dilution of 1% is recommended.

CHARACTER: “Protective Armor” stabilizing—It doesn’t demand your attention—but once you lean in, it opens up something deep and comforting, like walking barefoot on earth that remembers.

ETHERIC COLORS:  Deep Green, Amber-Brown, Smoky Moss green with copper flecks

CRYSTALS: Smoky Quartz, Tiger Eye, Bloodstone, Mahogany Obsidian, Sage Amethyst, Silver Leaf Jasper, Dragon Blood, Onyx, Indian Agate 

CHAKRAS:  Root, Solar, subtle Heart

ELEMENTS:  Earth with a Fire spark

MUSICAL: D, F; low cello drones; bassoon; slow temple drums; wooden percussion  

PERFUME NOTE:  Base, fixative

ASTROLOGICAL: Capricorn, Taurus, Saturn, Mars

ENERGY TYPE:  4; Energetically it sits between wood and resin archetypes—grounding like a tree trunk yet protective like a sacred balm. Gurjun energy moves downward into the root chakra. Spreads outward like tree roots. Forms a protective field around the body.

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS: Patience, endurance, grounded awareness, steadfast reliability 

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  physically exhausted, emotionally vulnerable or grief held in the chest, overwhelmed.  

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: dry, inflamed, or irritated skin; useful addition to salves and serums for chronic skin concerns; stimulate tissue repair; treatment of muscular and joint discomfort; may help loosen mucus, ease congestion, and calm coughs.

PROPERTIES:  Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti fungal

CONSTITUENTS:  Sesquiterpenes (91.31%) Oxides (2.69%)

Sesquiterpenols (1.51%) Ketones (0.60%)

Aliphatic Aldehydes (0.29%)

BLENDS WITH:   Pairs exceptionally well with other resinous oils  such as Frankincense and Myrrh, or floral oils like Lavender.

BLENDS:  Warrior Guardian

ARCHETYPES:  FOREST SENTINEL, SHIELD BEARER, STOIC GUARDIAN, QUIET PROTECTOR 

PERSONALITY:

+Drawn to vocations like Forest Ranger, Security guard, Wildlife Enforcement Officer, Ski Patrol. 

+Calm and dependable.

+Not talkative but deeply observant.

+Protective of those they care for.

+They offer stability simply by being present.

+Stand firm without aggression; quiet and immovable rather than forceful.

-If negative they may become rigid, emotionally withdrawn and resistant to change.