Guaiac Wood Essential Oil

Guaiac wood essential oil is produced through steam distillation method from sawdust and crushed heartwood pieces of Guaiac wood tree. Guaiac wood tree is also known as Palo Santo tree or Holy tree and is native to South America. The oil has a sweet floral tea rose-like odor that is yellow to greenish yellow with a semi-solid consistency. This odor is similar to the odor of hybrid tea or roses. It is also known as Champaca wood oil, Paraguay Lignum, Palo Balsamo, and Pao Santa. In its natural state Guaiac, wood Oil is pale brown in colour and has the consistency of a semi-solid paste. The oil has the properties to relax and calm the mind emotionally. Emotionally the oil has relaxing and calming properties.