
PRODUCT NO.: 1-0487 GCC: DS-GW
COMMON NAME: Gurjum, East Indian Copaiba, Gurjun Balsam, Gurjun
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dipterocarpus turbinatum
FAMILY NAME: Dipterocarpaceae
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: East India
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Indonesia, Burma, East Indies
Indonesia
HISTORY INFORMATION: It has been used as a fixative in perfumes. It is also used to stretch patchouli, valerian, and other oils. Gurjum is also considered to be timber wood.
GENERAL INFORMATION: There are several species of Gurgum and they all produce essential oil: D. alatus, D. griffithi, D. gracillis, D. jourdainii, D. polosus and D. tuberculatus. They all have different chemical profiles so make sure you know which gurjum you are using. Gurjum is produced by a pathological process.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: Tree that grows to 8-12 m. tall, deciduous, greylish bark or light gray, deeply fissured. Leaves are simple, alternate, and reddish.
PARTS PROCESSED: Wood.
PROCESSING METHODS: Steam distilled from the oleoresin.
COLOR RANGE: Honey.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Sesquiterpene. Up to 90% gurjunene, caryophyllene.
YIN\YANG: Yang
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Antiseptic, anti-inflammative, intestinal disinfectant. Used for inflamed skin, skin disorders, dermatitis, respiratory infections, colitis. Used to calm the nervous system.
MENTAL USES: I want to see and hear the truth. Terrible things have happened to me and I can resolve this pain and I can deal with it. My pain can be healed easily and effortlessly. I can see the worst in people and situations without it affecting me as I am able to effect a positive change in my environment.
EMOTIONAL USES: Scared, in denial, hiding, angry when exposed, paranoid, rigid, strict, perfectionist, disappointed in life and other people TO flexible, accommodating to others' wishes, able to deal with the worst of society without it affecting you badly, confident in your ability to handle most situations.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that your are hiding or in some form of denial. Someone or something could be trying to destroy you. There is a viciousness to the attacks against you and it is very hard for you to understand. There could be some severe abuse in your history that you need to remember but are afraid to do so. You want to live in a world where everyone is kind, respectful, and loving. The reality that you experience is not like this and you are constantly disappointed in the world around you. This could be coming from unresolved abuse in your past. It is time to remember, but do it with nature to ease the pain. Allow nature: birds, whole foods, pure water, and deep breathing to assist you. Listen to nature: birds, insects, frogs, animals, wind, and water to soothe you and allow a gentle transition. Nature can be cruel and it can be loving. It is time for you to see both sides and make a place for yourself in the world.
APPLICATIONS: Bath, diffuser, massage, perfume, steam inhalation.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic, nonirritating, nonsensitizing.
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