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Balsam (Gurjun) Essential Oil
Pure Balsam Gurjun Essential Oil (Essence)
'Big, beautiful soothing momma'
Family: Dipterocarpeae
Latin name:Dipterocarpus turbinatus
Origin: East India
Farming Method: Wild Crafted
Plant Parts: Wood
Process: Steam Distilled
additional information:
The "Gentle Giant" provides the internal strengthening needed to anchor your inner truth into physical reality.
Medicinal: Clears respiratory mucus and eases chronic coughs. Relieves joint inflammation and soothes skin conditions like eczema when applied topically. Supports detoxification by stimulating circulation. Highly antimicrobial and antiseptic, it prevents infection in broken skin and promotes rapid wound healing. It stimulates local tissue repair, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and creates a breathable, protective seal over compromised skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties are also extremely helpful when you have an insect bite...Balsam Gurjun can definitely be a "go-to" when hiking or picnicking to reduce swelling from stings or scratches from thorns.
Spiritual: Instantly restores a profound sense of safety and inner calm. It cools a hot, reactive temper, stabilizes an overstimulated nervous system. Acts as an emotional solvent to liquefy "stuck" anger and fear and provides emotional buffering when you feel exposed to external chaos. Cushions the heart center to allow for vulnerability without feeling exposed. Clears mental fog to reveal your true inner guidance.
Historical: Gurjun Balsam resin has a centuries-old lineage in Eastern and Ayurvedic medicine. It was traditionally prized as a powerful therapeutic salve for soothing stubborn skin conditions, treating wounds, and clearing dense, stagnant energies from physical spaces.
Balsam Gurjun pairs particuarly well with Lemon Eucalyptus, as they form a powerful partnership that protects and restores both body and mind. Physically, Lemon Eucalyptus acts as a first line of defense to repel pests and clear congestion, while Balsam Gurjun seals the skin to reduce inflammation and accelerate wound healing. Spiritually, the bright scent of Lemon Eucalyptus cuts through mental fatigue and wards off negative energy, allowing Balsam Gurjun to ground the nervous system and restore deep inner calm. Together, they create a complete shield against external chaos and physical vulnerability.
Pure Balsam Gurjun Essential Oil (Essence)
'Big, beautiful soothing momma'
Family: Dipterocarpeae
Latin name:Dipterocarpus turbinatus
Origin: East India
Farming Method: Wild Crafted
Plant Parts: Wood
Process: Steam Distilled
additional information:
The "Gentle Giant" provides the internal strengthening needed to anchor your inner truth into physical reality.
Medicinal: Clears respiratory mucus and eases chronic coughs. Relieves joint inflammation and soothes skin conditions like eczema when applied topically. Supports detoxification by stimulating circulation. Highly antimicrobial and antiseptic, it prevents infection in broken skin and promotes rapid wound healing. It stimulates local tissue repair, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and creates a breathable, protective seal over compromised skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties are also extremely helpful when you have an insect bite...Balsam Gurjun can definitely be a "go-to" when hiking or picnicking to reduce swelling from stings or scratches from thorns.
Spiritual: Instantly restores a profound sense of safety and inner calm. It cools a hot, reactive temper, stabilizes an overstimulated nervous system. Acts as an emotional solvent to liquefy "stuck" anger and fear and provides emotional buffering when you feel exposed to external chaos. Cushions the heart center to allow for vulnerability without feeling exposed. Clears mental fog to reveal your true inner guidance.
Historical: Gurjun Balsam resin has a centuries-old lineage in Eastern and Ayurvedic medicine. It was traditionally prized as a powerful therapeutic salve for soothing stubborn skin conditions, treating wounds, and clearing dense, stagnant energies from physical spaces.
Balsam Gurjun pairs particuarly well with Lemon Eucalyptus, as they form a powerful partnership that protects and restores both body and mind. Physically, Lemon Eucalyptus acts as a first line of defense to repel pests and clear congestion, while Balsam Gurjun seals the skin to reduce inflammation and accelerate wound healing. Spiritually, the bright scent of Lemon Eucalyptus cuts through mental fatigue and wards off negative energy, allowing Balsam Gurjun to ground the nervous system and restore deep inner calm. Together, they create a complete shield against external chaos and physical vulnerability.
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"Years ago, when Barry was my business partner, we decided to go berry picking at one of those “pick your own” family farms. It was hot and sunny, and we were on our way to a party, but we decided to stop and pick some berries. I had on shorts, and by the time we were done, the skin on my legs and thighs was a patchwork of scratches that were already starting to redden and swell. I was thinking how in the world I could go to the party looking like that, and I remembered I had Balsam Gurjun in the car. I put 10 or so drops on each leg and rubbed it in. By the time we got to the party, you could hardly see where the swollen, red scratches had been! It was truly amazing and I never forgot how effective it was in taking the sting (pain) and swelling out of those scratches. It also works amazingly well with bug bites."
—audre, owner of wisdom of the earth