Aromatherapy Share: Essence of the Week:Siam Wood (Fokienia hodginsii)...

Siam Wood is a Wild-Harvested coniferous tree, and the only living species in the genus Fokienia. This makes her a living relic and a powerful and rare survivor through times when others in her genus could not. She is native to the mountains of Southern China, Northern Laos, and Vietnam, and was scientifically written about in the early 20th century. She grows in the old Fokienia forests and is associated with the sacred mountains and ancestral trees in parts of Vietnam and Laos.

Siam Wood is a prostate decongestant that addresses male sexual debility, libido, and vitality. She is also a male aphrodisiac that confronts impotence. As a natural pain reliever, Siam Wood helps sore muscles and rheumatic joints. She is also wonderful for lung issues like bronchitis and asthma, while helping to heal a cough. Siam Wood is a natural skin harmonizer and anti-aging plant medicine as well.

Energetically, Siam Wood helps us create a peaceful atmosphere both inside and out. She brings stability, quiet reflection, and a deeper connection to nature. Siam Wood is a meditation aid that helps promote deep contemplation and humility. She is a purifier and can clear energies in a space or body while promoting endurance to go the long haul. When we feel lonely or isolated, Siam Wood can bring a warm, mindful, and calm energy that is grounding and elevating at the same time.

Anoint over the front lower abdomen and over the kidney area of the back for sexual issues. Pour over the chest for the lungs and onto the painful areas to help with sore muscles and joint discomfort. Use the medicine as directed: five to ten drops, 2-3 times a day, for 120 days to begin. Journal your healing journey and re-evalute the condition after 120 days to see where to go next,