COMMON NAME: Massoia Bark

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cryptocarya massoia, C. aromatica, Massoia aromatica

FAMILY NAME: Lauraceae

INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Indonesia

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: India, New Guinea

HISTORY INFORMATION: There no historical information at the time of printing.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Massoia belongs to a species of 200 evergreen trees. Trees belonging to this species have been planted in containers on California streets.

DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: Evergreen tree growing in tropical climates. The leaves are leathery with small flowers.

PARTS PROCESSED: Bark

PROCESSING METHODS: Solvent abstraction - Liquefied Cooling Extraction

COLOR RANGE: Clear to light yellow

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Lactone. Benyl benzoate, caryophylene

PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Anti-infectious, antibacterial, anticatarrh, cytotoxic, mucolytic. Used in improving circulation and reputed to have some aphrodisiac qualities. Used as a base note in perfumery. Soaps are scented with this oil.

MENTAL USES: I can accept the predator inside myself. I know I am aggressive and can get whatever I want. I can use predator energy and not hurt any one.

EMOTIONAL USES: I want what I want no matter what it costs others, I am stronger and more powerful and I can do whatever I want, I am above the rules, sexually repressed TO I feel a part of the community or family, I know my place and I know I can do anything, but I wish to serve and better those around me, not afraid of the predator energy, playful and adventurous in sex

SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that you are not in touch with your predator. There is a piece in all of us that can take advantage of that which is weaker, smaller, and less powerful than us. It is an animal nature. Predators are part of the natural scheme of things. Sharks are predators. They look for other fish to eat. They look for that which is smaller, weaker, or animals in distress. This isn't a bad thing but just the way life is. Predator energy is not always kind or good, but Massoia would like you to play with it. In sexual games and fantasy, the predator can provide simulation and excitement. Massoia can give you new opportunities within your life to explore parts of yourself that have been hidden or you are afraid to venture. Massoia is not about hurting anyone. It is playful and loving. It asks you to look at a part of yourself that is more animal than human. Recognize it and play with it.

APPLICATIONS: Inhalant, diffusor, bath, massage, perfume as base note, soap, mist spray for better mental concentration

WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: No formal testing. Avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin; possible skin irritant and sensitizing effects. Avoid use with pregnancy, infants, and children.