Earth's Apothecary
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
(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
(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.
Flowers of the Earth
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
(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 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
(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.
Herbs of Power & Peace
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 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 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
(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.
Nurturing Butter and Oils
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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.