PRODUCT NO.: 1-0111 GCC: DS-GP
COMMON NAME: Buddha Wood, Buddah, Budtha, False or Bastard Sandalwood Tree, Australian Desert Rosewood
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Eremophillia mitchelli, Eremophila mitchelli Bentham
FAMILY NAME: Myoporceae
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Australia
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Australia
HISTORY INFORMATION: Named after Sir Thomas Mitchell, who led the discovery expedition into Australia.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Buddha Wood occurs in the arid areas of New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. The tree, very common in Western Queensland, is often confused with Santalum lanceolatum known as Australian sandalwood. The logs, after reduction to shavings, yield from 2-3% of a dark coloured viscous oil with a pleasant and characteristic odour. The oil, though dark in colour and neither a substitute nor an alternative for true sandalwood oil (Santalum album L.), possesses marked blending and fixative qualities. Its main components are three closely related sesquiterpene ketones - eremophilone; 2-hydroxyeremophilone; 2-hydroxy-2-dihydroeremophilone - none of which have ever before been discovered in nature. Chemcially related to Agar Wood.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: An evergreen and often resinous shrub to small tree ( 3-8 meters) in height. Grows in may areas predominantly found on Western slopes and plains of New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia. Exhibits dark, rough bark, with hairless leaves that are bright green and aromatic. The scented wood is burnt for its pleasant aroma.
PARTS PROCESSED: Wood and Bark
PROCESSING METHODS: Steam Distillation
COLOR RANGE: Dark Copper Red
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Ketone. Almost 100% ketones. Eremphilone, hydroxyeremophilone, hydroxy dihydroeremophilone
YIN\YANG: Yang
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Analgesic, fixative. Used in sacred ceremonies to purify and remove negative energy. Used as a base note in perfumes.
MENTAL USES: The world may not be the perfect place that I wish it to be. I am still able to function and continue with meaning and purpose. I accept my life for what it is and continue my adventure knowing that all willl not be perfect but it will be my experience.
EMOTIONAL USES: Given up, defeated, betrayed, vulnerable, unable to defend yourself, humiliated, the world is a terrible place full of terrible people, profound sadness, not wishing to live TO accepting your experiences, feeling strong and capable of dealing with life, aware of the inhumanity of man and yet hopeful for it survival.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate you feel God has betrayed you. Issues of God betrayal often undermine the will to live. You have been doing your work and you have been walking your path. It is not enough. Things are not working out as they should. You may find yourself vulnerable to predators or you have become aware that predators have been working in your life. "What is the point of continuing?" You may ask yourself. There is a need to look at your life in such a way so that acceptance occurs. There is little you can do about the present situation, but you can continue and you can secure your boundaries so you are safe. You are now or soon will be aware of the "wolf in sheep clothing." This gives you the ability to defend yourself or avoid the wolf in the future. You can no longer be taken in. You see the world and accept it and your place in it. Buddha Wood cleanses the field and your environment so that you can feel safe and at peace with the divine. Who is God?
APPLICATIONS: Perfumery, bath, massage, diffuser, blending, fixative
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: No formal testing. Avoid use with pregnant women, children, and infants. May cause irritation to sensitive skin.
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