Other Names : Bulnesia sarmienti , guaiacwood, Palo Santo, Champaca Wood, Palo Balsamo, guaiacum sanctum l. gum oil
Special Precautions of Guaiac Wood
Do not confuse with Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)
Health Benefits and uses of Guaiac Wood are
- Emotionally the oil is relaxing and calming, a wonderful de-stresser. The tree is called sacred by the natives of Paraguay, so the oil might also be a good addition to a sacred or meditative blend.
- Physically it is said to be anti-inflammatory.
- Some sources recommend Guaiacwood Essential Oil as a venous or lymphatic decongestant. (I would blend it with Cistus for this use.) Come to think of it, aromatically it would compliment Cistus. The blend would be delightful.
- This same decongesting effect would make Guaiacwood useful for treating the pelvic congestion that can accompany or cause PMS.
- Other sources recommend using Guaiacwood in blends to treat gout, rheumatism or arthritis pains, as well as simple fluid retention.