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Dammar Gum Resin (brown)
Shorea wiesneri
Indonesia

Dammar Gum Resin (brown)<br><em>Shorea wiesneri</em><br>Indonesia
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Product Description

Gum Dammar resin (brown) - Shorea wiesneri - from Indonesia. Dammar resin, also known as cat-eye resin, lifts the spirit and brings light to the darkness of the soul.

Dammar resin is said to be particularly useful to combat sadness, depression and melancholy. Family: Dipterocarpaceae

Synonyms: Shorea robusta, Sal tree, Cat-eye resin

Origin: India, Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia

Parts Used: resin

Aroma Description: lemony, light, ethereal

Emotional Attributes: strengthening, cleansing/purifying, happiness

Cosmetic Uses: a butter is processed from the fruit kernels and widely used in cosmetics of India

Culinary Uses: the seeds and leaves are used for animal feed

Medicinal Attributes: astringent, the resin is used to treat dysentery, diarrhea, and used in ointments for skin diseases and ear infections, etc.

Element Association: Air

Magical Associations: healing, awareness, clairvoyance

Astrological Association: Gemini, Aquarius

Planetary Association: Moon

Season: Spring

Aromatic Note: Base to Middle note

Essential Oil: Yes, though virtually odorless it's often used to adulterate Olibanum (Frankincense) oil

Mixes Well With: borneol camphor, copal-gold, copal-white, copal-black, elemi, frankincense, guggul, lemongrass, mastic, myrrh, opoponax, rose, rosemary, saffron, etc. Medical Disclaimer: Information on this web site is for entertainment purposes only. This information is NOT intended as medical advice or for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional. Prices:
Per oz. (28 grams) $3.25
4 oz. (112 grams) $12.25
1/2 pound. (224 grams) $23.00
pound (448 grams) $43.50