Earth's Apothecary

Frankincense

Frankincense

(Boswellia Sacra)

Story & tradition: Harvested from the boswellia tree resin, it symbolizes purification and devotion in sacred rituals.


Feeling it evokes: Feels like sunlight in a quiet cathedral, peaceful and clear.


Traditionally used to: Heal skin, calm inflammation, and ease anxiety through meditation.

Myrrh

Myrrh

(Commiphora Myrrha)

Story & tradition: A desert resin from the commiphora tree, used since ancient Egypt for healing and preservation.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like cool earth on a hot day, grounding and steady.


Traditionally used to: Repair skin and ease grief through grounding energy.

Palo Santo

Palo Santo

(Bursera Graveolens)

Story & tradition: Fallen holy wood aged on forest floors, burned by shamans to cleanse and bless.


Feeling it evokes: Feels like a warm hand, sweet, woody, and calming.

Traditionally used to: Purify spaces or soothe the body and spirit as oil.

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Lavender

Lavender

(Lavandula Angustifolia)

Story & tradition: From lavare, “to wash,” it has long symbolized peace and purification.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like cool evening air, calm and soothing.

Traditionally used to: Relax the body, ease irritation, and promote sleep.

Rose

Rose

(Rosa Damascena)

Story & tradition: The rose embodies love and beauty, softening the heart and spirit.


Feeling it evokes: Feels like gentle unfolding, tender and loving.

Traditionally used to: Hydrate and soothe skin while nurturing self-love.
Rosa damascena

Arnica

Arnica

(Arnica Montana)

Story & tradition: The mountain daisy of alpine meadows, known as a natural healer for injuries.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like a comforting hand easing sore muscles.

Traditionally used to: Relieve bruises, sprains, and muscle pain.

Chamomile

Chamomile

(Matricaria Recutita)

Story & tradition: Meaning earth apple, it has been used for calm and gentle healing since ancient Egypt.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like a soft blanket, safe and peaceful.

Traditionally used to: Soothe inflamed skin and calm emotional stress.

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Herbs of Power & Peace

Rosemary

Rosemary

(Rosmarinus Officinalis)

Story & tradition: The dew of the sea, prized for vitality, memory, and purification.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like a clear breath, sharp and energizing.

Traditionally used to: Stimulate skin and hair growth and clear the mind.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus

(Eucalyptus Globulus)

Story & tradition: Native to Australia, its camphorous leaves symbolize cleansing and renewal.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like a cool, cleansing breath that refreshes the senses.

Traditionally used to: Open the respiratory system, ease congestion, and relax sore muscles.

Cannabis

Cannabis

(Cannabis Sativa)

Story & tradition: Used for millennia as food, fiber, and medicine, it embodies deep healing and relaxation.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like a full-body sigh, tension easing and calm spreading.


Traditionally used to: Relieve chronic pain, relax muscles, and restore comfort.

Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle

(Urtica dioica)

Story & tradition: Long valued as food and medicine, symbolizing renewal and vitality.

Feeling it evokes: Light, cleansing, and grounding.

Traditionally used to: Support joint health, ease inflammation, purify the blood, and nourish hair and skin.

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Nurturing Butter and Oils

Shea Butter

Shea Butter

(Vitellaria Paradoxa)

Story & tradition: From Africa’s tree of life, made by women as a ritual of nourishment and empowerment.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like a soft, protective embrace that comforts the skin.

Traditionally used to: Heal and moisturize dry skin, restoring smoothness and strength.

Cacao Butter

Cacao Butter

(Theobroma Cacao)

Story & tradition: From the sacred cacao tree, once cherished by the Maya and Aztecs as the food of the gods.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like indulgent self-love, rich and comforting.

Traditionally used to: Protect and moisturize skin, improve elasticity, and prevent dryness.

Castor Oil

Castor Oil

(Ricinus Communis)

Story & tradition: Called the palm of christ, known since ancient times for drawing out impurities and easing inflammation.

Feeling it evokes: Feels deeply restorative, like slow healing from within.

Traditionally used to: Soothe pain, nourish hair, and serve as a base for herbal infusions.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

(Cocos Nucifera)

Story & tradition: From the tree of a thousand uses, it symbolizes abundance and care for coastal communities.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like warm sun on skin, simple and joyful.

Traditionally used to: Moisturize skin, nourish hair, and support cleansing rituals.

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil

(Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis)

Story & tradition: From the first blossoms of spring, this gentle oil symbolizes renewal and care.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like a mother’s soft touch, calm and nurturing.

Traditionally used to: Soothe dryness, nourish sensitive skin, and aid massage and baby care.


Rosehip Oil

Rosehip Oil

(Rosa Canina)

Story & tradition: From the fruit of the wild rose, it represents regeneration and post-bloom vitality.

Feeling it evokes: Feels like liquid gold, restoring radiance and life.

Traditionally used to: Heal scars, repair sun damage, and improve skin tone and elasticity.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil

(Simmondsia Chinensis)

Story & tradition: From the deserts of the americas, its wax mimics skin’s natural oils and protects from dryness.

Feeling it evokes: Feels balanced and in tune, like skin breathing with relief.

Traditionally used to: Moisturize, protect, and balance all skin types naturally.