The Magic of Trees: A Guide to Their Sacred Wisdom & Metaphysical Properties by Tess Whitehurst

Author:Tess Whitehurst [Whitehurst, Tess]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: magic of trees, magick of trees, magic of the trees, herbalism, the magick of trees, metaphysical properties of trees, tess whitehurst, magick of the trees
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Published: 2017-01-07T23:00:00+00:00

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Kamani

The kamani tree (calophyllum inophyllum) is a tree of many, many names. So many, in fact, that it was difficult for me to choose which one to use to title this section. Kamani (his Hawaiian name) is an island dweller and appears most often at seashores and near coral reefs. His other names include bitaog in the Philippines, ati in Tahiti, fetau in Samoa, damanu in Fiji, nyamplung in Indonesia, and penaga laut in Malaysia. In the United States and Europe, he’s also known as Alexandrian laurel, Indian laurel, beauty leaf, and beach calophyllum. (And that’s not even all of them.)

Perhaps because he does have so many names and is not easily recognizable by one single moniker, this handsome beach dweller with his sweet, citrusy smelling leaves is not quite as famous as he deserves to be. This is especially true when you consider his sacred status in so many cultures, as well as his staggering array of potent medicinal and cosmetic benefits.

Please note that the commercially available nut oil is usually sold as tamanu oil, after the name of the fruit.

Magical Uses

Acclimatization

Only 120 plants on the planet produce what are called “drift seeds”—seeds that float along saltwater waves while remaining viable, giving them the ability to take root and thrive on islands relatively distant from their origin. Kamani is one. This quality—along with his ability to remain healthy (once grown) in harsh winds, sandy soil, and even saltwater—mirrors his spiritual and magical wisdom related to acclimating to new and even seemingly challenging environments.

Interestingly, there is a legend about a rebellious son named Sunan Nyamplungan who was banished from the island of Java by his father. He set adrift on a boat, bringing with him two walking sticks. When he found himself on an unpopulated island (now Karimunjawa), he placed the walking sticks in the ground and they immediately transformed into kamani trees. These trees, which share his name in this region (nyamplung trees), are now present on this archipelago in great abundance. They are honored as sacred, protective trees and guardians of the island, just as Nyamplungan has become a protective spirit who watches over the island in the form of a giant bat. Clearly, Nyamplungan shares a spiritual and mythological essence with his namesake tree, which is also cast off from his parent and set adrift upon the seas, transforming almost instantly from a stranger in a strange land to a flourishing local icon and magical protector.

Magically, kamani can be helpful for times when you need support with acclimating to a new home, job, relationship, or phase of life. For example, in Fiji parents have rubbed the nut oil on their children’s legs to support them as they learn how to walk.

Additionally, kamani specializes in supporting those who feel cast off or isolated from their family and place of origin, as well as those who find it necessary to acclimate to a seemingly harsh environment. For this purpose, you might spend time with a kamani, inhale his

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