Guaiacwood, Guaiacum

Plant family: Zygophyllaceae

Latin name: Guaiacum o. ligum sanctum

Origin: Paraguay

Plant part (steam distilled): Heartwood of the Tree

She is used most often for grief in losing that which is loved from the heart. This is salve-like from the bottle and melts when penetrating the skin. She is a tiny bit sticky and also amazingly calming and soothing.

I use her mostly as a heart opener by placing a small dollop on my chest. She has a salve-like consistency.