Author: Plant Prana Calendar

TAGATES:

• One of the best oils for the feet.
• Used in perfumery as a fixative.
• Helps to ease the pain associated with bunions. 
• Increases ankle flexibility that impacts the formation of bunions.
• Helps relax the body due to its ability to soothe the feet.
• An ointment made with Tagates is considered a “cure all” for the feet (which means it treats a wide variety of foot related issues)
• Applied to the feet in a lotion or massage oil is a great way to end the day. 

Skin: Calluses, corns, fungal infections associated with the feet, insect repellent 

Muscular: Bunions, tired achy feet, releases fascia, can help with ankle flexibility which reduces the potential for bunion formation or to slow the process if already formed, deposits and spurs on the heel

Immunity: anti-inflammatory specifically for the feet, injury and wound healing especially for the feet, antimicrobial 

Nervous: Fortifying to the nerves

* Can be photosensitizing do not apply to the skin prior to sun exposure

Psychological: soothing, relaxing, uplifting

Energetic: cleansing

Spiritual: grounding

ACACIA:

–   In ancient Egyptian mythology, acacia trees were believed to be sacred and were associated with Osiris, the god of the afterlife. Acacia resin was also used in the embalming process.

–   In the Hebrew Bible, acacia wood is mentioned as the material used to construct the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle, as well as other sacred objects.

–   Acacia is an important symbol in Freemasonry, representing immortality and resurrection. It is also associated with the concept of the “everlasting arms of friendship”

–   the Navajo use acacia resin as incense and in other rituals.

• Acacia trees are considered sacred in many African cultures, and are often used in spiritual and healing rituals.  
• Bantu tradition, acacia bark is used to make a decoction that is believed to have spiritual and medicinal properties.
• Latin America acacia is mixed with rue for meditation and healing
• Cultivates inner peace and reduces tendency to get triggered
• Helps to “organize” the mind
• Great topically for its diuretic properties 
• Moisturizing to the skin
• Salt baths help prepare the body for spiritual energy and has a diuretic effect
• Symbolizes the purity of the soul
• Deepens meditation when used with sustained inhalation
• Helps facilitate peace during transitions and the dying process
• Increases ability to explore the inner world

Rosewood

• Great for when one feels overworked and burned out
• Very stabilizing to the emotions
• Can be helpful with depression and feeling blue
• Balances out the two sides of the brain
• Can be used for brain fatigue
• Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia due to its gentle nature
• very gentle, good for babies, small children, frail individuals, and immune compromised individuals
• Good for infections
• Tissue regenerator 
• Soothing in a salt bath
• Internally can help with infections and proper digestive function
• Helps to balance the two sides of the brain 
• A excellent oil to use for skin care and skin maintenance 
• Uplifting
• Helps to integrate information into the brain, especially for the materialization process 
• Sustained inhalation and in a diffuser for cold’s and flu’s 
• Helpful in meditation practices, especially kundalini practices
• Worn daily it helps to utilize intuitive guidance
• Used to help facilitate soul retrieval practices in shamanic practices

SKIN: Acne, dermatitis, tissue regeneration, eczema, wrinkles, sensitive skin, dry skin, dull skin, combination skin, great for maintenance, stretch marks

IMMUNE:  Colds, coughs, fever, infections, lung infections, ear infections, sinus infections, sore throats and throat infections, genital infections, stimulates the immune system, bacterial infections, viral infections, fungal infections

GENITOURINARY: (great for treating these conditions due to its gentle nature) cystitis, vaginitis, genital infections 

DIGESTIVE: Peristalsis

NERVOUS: Frigidity, fatigue, astenia, headaches, nausea, nervous tension and stress-related conditions, exhaustion, depression

PSYCHOLOGICAL: calming, soothing, sense of well being, the effects of stress, improves mood (especially with prolonged consistent treatment), being hard on oneself, need to punish oneself, self sabotage, transmutation of lower emotions, stabilizing

ENERGETIC: transmutation of lower emotions, purifying to the back heart, helps facilitate integration into the mind (by effects on the back heart and back head), integration of intuitive mind into the sensory mind (the everyday mind)

SPIRITUAL: helps facilitate the movement of kundalini, balancing the brain, helps facilitate the down pouring of divine energy