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• Aromatherapy Magic: Get your home smelling heavenly and lift your mood by adding a few drops of Champaca Absolute to your oil diffuser. Want a spa-like treat? Drop some into your hot bath and soak your worries away!
• Personal Scent Superstar: Love unique perfumes? Mix a little bit of Champaca Absolute with a carrier oil like jojoba or sweet almond, dab it on your pulse points, and ta-da! You've got your signature scent! Remember, it's super concentrated, so a little goes a long way.
• Massage Master: Want to elevate your massage? Blend Champaca Absolute with a carrier oil for a massage oil that smells divine. It can help set a calming, romantic vibe.
• Skin Care Champion: Fancy adding some floral notes to your skincare routine? Try adding a tiny amount of Champaca Absolute into your carrier oil. Just remember to do a patch test first to make sure it suits your skin.
• Meditation Buddy: Doing some yoga or meditation? Use Champaca Absolute in your diffuser to help create a serene atmosphere. It's like having your personal Zen zone.

Remember to always play safe! Essential oils and absolutes are strong stuff, so dilute them well before applying them on your skin. And keep them away from your eyes or mouth. If you're pregnant, nursing, have any health issues, or are just unsure, it's best to chat with a healthcare pro before using essential oils. Enjoy your aromatic adventures with Champaca Absolute!

Traditional Use of Champaca Absolute (White)

• Ayurvedic Medicine: In the ancient Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda, different parts of the Champaca tree, including its flowers, leaves, bark, and seeds, have been used for various medicinal purposes. The flowers, for instance, have been used for their cooling and tonic properties, and the bark has been used to address conditions like diabetes and inflammation.
• Perfumery and Cosmetics: Given its intoxicating fragrance, Champaca has been widely used in perfumery for centuries. In India, the flowers have traditionally been used to make fragrant hair and body oils. The absolute from the flower is a precious ingredient in high-end perfumes and cosmetics.
• Spiritual and Ritual Use: In Hindu and Buddhist cultures, Champaca flowers are often used in religious ceremonies and rituals. The flowers are considered sacred and are used in offerings, temple decorations, and garlands.
• Aromatherapy: The essential oil derived from Champaca flowers has been used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance mood. It is believed to have calming and uplifting properties.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): In TCM, parts of the Champaca tree have been used to address issues like diarrhea and menstrual problems.

Botany

• Growth: Champaca trees are evergreen and can grow up to 30 meters (98 feet) tall under optimal conditions. The tree has a slender, straight trunk with spreading branches that form a broad canopy.
• Leaves: The leaves of the champaca tree are simple, lanceolate (lance-shaped) to elliptical in shape, and grow alternately on the branches. They're shiny, leathery, and dark green in color, measuring about 15-25 cm in length and 5-7 cm in width.
• Flowers: The champaca tree is renowned for its highly fragrant flowers, which are generally yellow to orange in color, though color can vary depending on the species. The flowers are hermaphroditic, containing both male (stamens) and female (pistil) organs, and are usually about 1-2 inches in diameter.
• Fruit and Seeds: The fruit of the champaca tree is a conelike aggregate of follicles. Each follicle houses 1-2 seeds, which are released when the fruit dehisces (splits along a built-in line of weakness at maturity).
• Bark: The bark of the tree is smooth and gray in color, and it has been used traditionally in various forms of medicine.

Energetics and Chakras

Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities of Champaca Absolute (White)

• Spiritual Awareness: The aroma of champaca oil is often used to enhance spiritual awareness and promote inner peace. Its calming properties may help to quiet the mind, making it easier to enter a state of meditation or reflection.
• Emotional Balance: Some believe that champaca oil can help balance emotions and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Its soothing scent may help to bring about a state of relaxation and calm.
• Love and Sensuality: Champaca oil is often associated with love and sensuality. It has traditionally been used in love potions and rituals due to its intoxicating scent. It's believed to have the power to inspire feelings of love and passion.
• Sacred Rituals: In many cultures, champaca oil is used in sacred rituals and ceremonies. It's often used in incense, or diffused during religious ceremonies, to create a serene and sacred atmosphere.
• Divination and Intuition: Some people use champaca oil to enhance their intuition or in divination practices. It's believed to enhance clarity, understanding, and insight.
• Energetic Cleansing: Champaca oil can also be used for energetic cleansing, either for oneself or for a space. Its scent is believed to purify the energy of a space, clearing it of negativity and inviting in positive energy.
• Chakra Balancing: In certain spiritual practices, champaca oil is believed to help balance the heart chakra, which is the center of love, compassion, and emotional well-being. The oil's aroma is thought to open and harmonize this chakra, promoting emotional healing and facilitating the expression of love and empathy.
• Manifestation: Some people use champaca oil in manifestation rituals or practices. Its uplifting aroma is believed to raise personal vibrational frequency, which could potentially attract positive experiences and desired outcomes.
• Dream Work: Champaca oil might be used in practices related to dreams, such as lucid dreaming or dream recall. Its calming properties may enhance relaxation for a peaceful sleep and its spiritual associations may facilitate more vivid or meaningful dreams.
• Astral Projection: In certain spiritual circles, champaca oil might be used to facilitate astral projection or out-of-body experiences. Its use in such practices likely relates to its potential to promote deep relaxation and altered states of consciousness.
• Spiritual Protection: In some traditions, champaca oil is considered to offer spiritual protection. It may be used in rituals designed to ward off negative or harmful energies.
• Anointing: In some spiritual or religious contexts, champaca oil might be used for anointing purposes during sacred ceremonies or initiations.

Traditional Folklore

• Goddess Lakshmi: Revered in Hindu mythology, Goddess Lakshmi stands as the divine embodiment of wealth, prosperity, purity, and fertility, serving as a beacon guiding humanity from material riches towards spiritual growth. Lord Kama, the divine entity presiding over love, offered her the fragrant champaca flowers in honor of her unmatched beauty. These flowers, once they graced her hair, became emblematic of the Goddess herself, adding a divine aura to their allure.
• The Garuda Bird: Also in Hindu mythology, the magnificent bird-like creature, Garuda, the mount (vahana) of Lord Vishnu, is often depicted adorned with champaca flowers. This representation signifies the profound spiritual journey that a devotee undertakes toward enlightenment and liberation.
• Philippine Mythology: The champaca flower holds a place in Philippine folklore, where it's believed to be used by mythical beings and forest spirits, known as diwatas. These spirits are said to use the flowers to enchant humans, leading them into the mystical spirit world.
• Symbol of Fertility: In several cultures, champaca, due to its association with Goddess Lakshmi, is considered a symbol of fertility. It's not uncommon to see champaca flowers at weddings, symbolizing blessings of fertility and abundance for the newlyweds.
• Japanese Mythology: In Japanese culture, the champaca tree, known as "Shan Cha Hua," symbolizes longevity and renewal. The blooming flowers are revered as heralds of the spring season.
• Nepalese Mythology: In Nepal, the champaca tree holds significant religious value. Its wood is often used to carve traditional masks worn in religious ceremonies, while its flowers and leaves are offered to the gods in rituals.

Aroma-Chemistry of Champaca Absolute (White)

A general profile of chamaca 

The primary components of the essential oils were found to be sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, making up between 52.83% and 65.63% of the content. These were followed by sesquiterpene alcohols, which constituted between 14.71% and 22.45% of the oils. The oils were notably abundant in β-elemene, representing 6.64% to 38.80% of the composition, γ-muurolene, ranging from 4.63% to 22.50%, and β-caryophyllene, which accounted for 1.10% to 20.74% of the total content.

Aroma of Champaca Absolute (White)

Recipes and Blends

• Champaca Absolute (Michelia champaca), 6 drops
• Sandalwood (Santalum album), 4 drops
• Bergamot (Citrus bergamia), 7 drops
• Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia), 5 drops
• Rose Otto (Rosa damascena), 3 drops
• Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), 20 mL

• Champaca Absolute (Michelia champaca), 2 drops
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), 3 drops
• Frankincense (Boswellia carterii), 2 drops
• Orange (Citrus sinensis), 6 drop
• Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), 2 drops

• Champaca Absolute (Michelia champaca), 4 drops
• Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), 6 drops
• Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata), 5 drops
• Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum), 3 drops
• Neroli (Citrus aurantium), 2 drops
• Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis), 60 mL