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Essence of the Week... Terebinth

Terebinth is the sap and resin - oleoresin - of the Pine tree, and has been used for centuries. Native Americans used her for skin and wound healing, pain, and rheumatism. Ancient Asians chewed Terebinth for strong teeth and gums. Terebinth is also used to make turpentine which is used as a paint thinner.


Terebinth oleoresin is an immune system stimulant that helps the common cold and the flu. She is a powerful pain reliever, great for aches, sciatica, nerve pain, arthritis and rheumatism. As a digestive aid and anti-parasitic, Terebinth is great for gas, constipation, colitis, and chronic intestinal problems. She is a pulmonary supporter that is great for a chronic cough, wheezing, bronchitis, TB, and even a sore throat. Terebinth supports the genital tract after childbirth, keeping infections and disharmonies at bay. She is good for cystitis and urethritis, and helps to balance vaginal leucorrhea - unhealthy discharge.


Energetically, Terebinth is a protector and a sacred tree that attracts miracles. She has been written about in different spiritual texts as showing up when great miracles took place. Terebinth guides one through life changes calmly and fearlessly, strengthening intuition and supporting a higher consciousness on the journey. These trees help to open the higher glands of the Pineal and Pituitary in order to perceive with one's higher senses. She is a powerful medicine to use in developing one's Light body with clarity and care.

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