PLANT ENERGETICS

plants are more than scent 〰️ they carry subtle, yet potent vibrations— explore the energetic qualities of the botanicals at the heart of our blends

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ROOTS

The foundation beneath the surface. Grounding, anchoring, and stabilizing. Root botanicals are often associated with nourishment, resilience, and our connection to the earth.

ginger

Warming and invigorating, ginger has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional herbal medicine to support circulation, digestion, and vitality. Its spicy, radiant aroma encourages movement and momentum, helping to awaken the senses and kindle inner fire when energy feels sluggish or stagnant.

Plant Part
Rhizome

Aroma
spicy • warm • bright

Energetics
warming • invigorating • stimulating

Subtle
courage • vitality • momentum

Found In
FIRE • GROUND

WOODS

Centering and balancing, expands our consciousness. Wood botanicals are often associated with wisdom, steadiness, contemplation, and quiet strength.

camphor

Bright, penetrating, and clarifying, camphor has been used for centuries to support clear breathing, focused awareness, and energetic purification. Its cool, aromatic scent cuts through stagnation and heaviness, creating a sense of openness and renewed vitality. It pacifies vata and kapha because of its heating properties. It’s said that camphor unfolds divine love in one’s consciousness and compassion in the heart- with an emphasis on devotion. Camphor is often associated with cleansing both the physical and subtle body, helping to restore clarity, presence, and flow.

Plant Part
wood

Aroma
fresh • camphoraceous • cooling

Energetics
clearing • stimulating • purifying

Subtle
awareness • devotion • compassion

Plant Wisdom
Camphor is said to unfold divine love within one's consciousness and compassion within the heart. Traditionally associated with devotion and spiritual practice, it is believed to support an open heart and deeper connection to the sacred. In Ayurveda, camphor may be applied to marma points associated with the heart to cultivate clarity, devotion, and energetic openness.

Found In
AIR

cedarwood

Strong, steady, and deeply rooted, cedarwood has long been associated with protection, resilience, and quiet strength. Used in spiritual traditions, sacred architecture, and perfumery for centuries, its warm woody aroma encourages a sense of stability and presence. It’s heating nature pacifies vata and kapha doshas. Grounding and a muscle relaxant, it is a strong nervine sedative and has an affinity for the nervous system. When used with sandalwood , cedarwood can open blocked chakras. It can be applied to all chakras for meditation.

Plant Part
wood

Aroma
dry • woody • warm

Energetics
grounding • strengthening • centering

Subtle
meditation • unblocks chakras • nervine

Found In
EARTH • AIR • WATER • ETHER • FIRE • WOODS • TOBACCO VANILLA • GROUND

palo santo

Revered for centuries in South American spiritual traditions, palo santo is associated with purification, clarity, and sacred connection. Its distinctive aroma carries notes of soft wood, citrus, and resin, creating a feeling that is both grounding and uplifting. Palo santo is often used to clear stagnant energy, support meditation, and create space for reflection and presence.

Plant Part
wood

Aroma
woody • resinous • citrus

Energetics
cleansing • uplifting • centering

Subtle
energetic clearing • meditation • spiritual connection

Found In
ETHER

sandalwood

Prized for centuries in perfumery, meditation, and spiritual practice, sandalwood is one of the most revered aromatic woods in the world. Its oil has long been used to deepen spiritual practice and connection to self.

Tridoshic in nature, sandalwood has a tranquilizing effect on the mind and nervous system. Considered an antidepressant and nervine sedative in Ayurveda, it supports concentration and has a strong affinity for the mind and crown chakra. Its cooling, anti-inflammatory qualities may be helpful for anxiety, stress, and emotional imbalance..

Plant Part
Wood

Aroma
creamy • soft • woody

Energetics
grounding • centering • calming

Subtle
meditation • presence • inner stillness

Found In
EARTH • AIR • ETHER • FIRE • WATER • WOODS • CALM

vetiver (khus)

Deep, earthy, and grounding, vetiver is often referred to as the "oil of tranquility." Traditionally used to calm the nervous system and solar plexus. Khus has an affinity for the nervous system. It improves concentration and purifies the mind. Khus balances female hormones and is used as an aphrodisiac oil. Cooling / grounding properties are good for pitta.

Plant Part
root (of grasses)

Aroma
earthy • smoky • woody

Energetics
grounding • stabilizing • nourishing

Subtle
presence • resilience • root chakra

Found In
EARTH • GROUND

RESINS

The protective essence of the tree. Rich, aromatic, and often used in ritual, resins are associated with meditation, purification, and sacred connection.

benzoin

Collected from the resin of the styrax tree, benzoin offers a rich, vanilla-like warmth that feels both comforting and grounding. Traditionally used in incense and perfumery, its aroma helps create a sense of safety, ease, and emotional support.

Plant Part
Resin

Aroma
sweet • balsamic • vanilla-like

Energetics
grounding • comforting • nourishing

Subtle
security • warmth • reassurance

Found In
EARTH • FIRE

frankincense

Used for thousands of years in ceremony, meditation, and sacred ritual, frankincense is one of the world's most revered aromatic resins. Its luminous aroma encourages stillness, contemplation, and a sense of connection beyond the everyday.

Plant Part
Resin

Aroma
resinous • citrusy • luminous

Energetics
centering • clarifying • elevating

Subtle
meditation • awareness • spiritual connection

Found In
ETHER

labdanum

Rich, resinous, and deeply evocative, labdanum has been treasured since ancient times for its warm, amber-like aroma and association with protection, contemplation, and inner depth. Its complex scent bridges earth and spirit, offering both grounding and expansiveness. Labdanum is often used to support reflection, emotional resilience, and connection to the deeper layers of the self.

Plant Part
resin

Aroma
resinous • amber • warm

Energetics
centering • protective • strengthening

Subtle
meditation • inner wisdom • energetic boundaries

Found In
EARTH • ETHER • WOODS

FRUITS

Bright, vibrant, and uplifting. Fruit botanicals are often associated with joy, abundance, inspiration, and light.

bergamot

Often called the most floral of the citrus oils, bergamot offers a unique balance of brightness and calm. Fresh and uplifting yet deeply soothing to the nervous system, it is traditionally associated with emotional balance, confidence, and resilience.

Plant Part
Fruit Peel

Aroma
citrusy • green • floral

Energetics
balancing • uplifting • calming

Subtle
confidence • harmony • emotional resilience

Found In
AIR • SEA

lime

Bright, lively, and refreshing, lime brings an immediate sense of energy and movement. Its sparkling citrus aroma is often used to uplift the mood, clear mental stagnation, and inspire a renewed sense of optimism.

Plant Part
Fruit Peel

Aroma
citrusy • bright • fresh

Energetics
uplifting • invigorating • stimulating

Subtle
clarity • enthusiasm • motivation

Found In
UPLIFT • FIRE

sweet orange

Sweet orange is one of the most joyful and approachable aromatic oils. Warm and sunny, its aroma encourages ease, optimism, and emotional comfort while helping to soften tension and uplift the spirit.

Plant Part
Fruit Peel

Aroma
sweet • juicy • citrusy

Energetics
uplifting • comforting • harmonizing

Subtle
joy • warmth • emotional ease

Found In
GROUND • UPLIFT • FIRE

SEEDS & SPICES

Warming and energizing, seeds and spices are often associated with vitality, creativity, circulation, and awakening the senses.

cardamom

Known as the "queen of spices," cardamom has been treasured for centuries in both perfumery and Ayurveda. Its sweet, aromatic warmth feels uplifting and expansive, while maintaining a sense of comfort and ease.

Plant Part
Seed

Aroma
sweet • spicy • aromatic

Energetics
warming • uplifting • stimulating

Subtle
optimism • openness • vitality

Found In
FIRE

coriander

Often overshadowed by its culinary uses, coriander seed offers a bright, gently spicy aroma with subtle citrus undertones. Traditionally associated with clarity, creativity, and emotional balance, it brings warmth without heaviness and helps bridge the grounding qualities of earth with the movement of air.

Plant Part
Seed

Aroma
spicy • citrusy • aromatic

Energetics
warming • balancing • uplifting

Subtle
clarity • creativity • ease

Found In
FIRE • EARTH

nutmeg

Warm, aromatic, and gently stimulating, nutmeg has long been associated with vitality, creativity, and inner warmth. Traditionally used to support circulation and digestion, its rich spicy aroma encourages movement while remaining comforting and grounding. Nutmeg is a strong analgesic with narcotic properties- affective on joint pain, muscle aches, insomnia (place a drop on 3rd eye), headaches and migraines.

Plant Part
Seed

Aroma
warm • spicy • woody

Energetics
warming • comforting • energizing

Subtle
confidence • contentment • inspiration

Found In
FIRE

LEAVES

The breath of the plant. Fresh and aromatic, they are often associated with breath, focus, mental clarity, and spaciousness.

artemisia

Long associated with intuition, dreaming, and ritual, artemisia has been used in traditional practices around the world for centuries. Its herbaceous, slightly wild aroma feels both clarifying and expansive, encouraging reflection and connection to the unseen.

Plant Part
Leaf

Aroma
herbaceous • green • aromatic

Energetics
clarifying • expansive • uplifting

Subtle
intuition • dreaming • reflection

Found In
AIR

eucalyptus

Cooling, clarifying, and expansive, eucalyptus is widely associated with purification, focus, and energetic movement. Its distinctive aroma has long been used to support clear breathing and mental alertness while helping to dispel feelings of heaviness or stagnation. Eucalyptus is often turned to when seeking freshness, perspective, and a renewed sense of flow.

Plant Part
leaves

Aroma
fresh • camphorous • bright

Energetics
clearing • stimulating • uplifting

Subtle
focus • breath • energetic movement

Found In
AIR • UPLIFT

patchouli

Patchouli is distilled from the leaves of the plant, yet its aroma is surprisingly deep, earthy, and grounding. Grounding and calming with a soothing affect on the mind. It quiets anxiety, agitation, and irriatation. An anti-depressant, memory stimulant, and mild aphrodisiac.

Plant Part
Leaf

Aroma
earthy • rich • herbaceous

Energetics
grounding • balancing • centering

Subtle
presence • rootedness • embodiment

Found In
EARTH

peppermint

Cooling, bright, and invigorating, peppermint has long been used to awaken the senses and restore clarity. Its fresh, penetrating aroma creates a feeling of openness and renewed energy, helping to clear mental fog and uplift the spirit. Peppermint is often turned to when focus, vitality, and a sense of refreshment are needed.

Cooling and stimulating, peppermint helps calm excess heat while supporting circulation and mental clarity. In Ayurveda and aromatherapy, it is considered a nervine and may be helpful for headaches, digestive discomfort, fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia. Tridosha balancing- with an affinity for the lymphatic system. Peppermint has a strong affinity for the mind and nervous system and is known for its ability to awaken and refresh.

Plant Part
leaf

Aroma
minty • fresh • camphoraceous

Energetics
cooling • stimulating • clarifying

Subtle
clarity • awakening • refreshment

Found In
CALM

siberian fir

Fresh, invigorating, and deeply restorative, Siberian fir is associated with renewal, clarity, and vitality. Traditionally valued for its ability to support deep breathing and mental refreshment, its crisp forest aroma evokes the feeling of mountain air and evergreen forests. Siberian fir is often used to clear mental fog, restore perspective, and encourage a sense of spaciousness and resilience.

Plant Part
needles

Aroma
fresh • green • coniferous

Energetics
clearing • uplifting • revitalizing

Subtle
breath • expansion • renewal

Found In
AIR

violet leaf

Unlike the flower, violet leaf offers a fresh green aroma reminiscent of crushed leaves, rain, and spring growth. Cooling and restorative, it is often associated with emotional balance, gentleness, and renewal.

Plant Part
Leaf

Aroma
green • dewy • earthy

Energetics
cooling • balancing • restorative

Subtle
gentleness • renewal • emotional harmony

Found In
WATER

tulsi (holy basil)

Revered in Ayurveda as the "Queen of Herbs," tulsi is cherished for its ability to uplift the spirit while grounding the body. Warm, green, and subtly spicy, it is often turned to during times of transition, bringing clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of connection.

Considered a sacred plant in India, tulsi is tridoshic in nature. While its warming qualities may gently stimulate Pitta, it is especially revered for its ability to pacify Vata and Kapha, soothe the nervous system, and unfold love within the heart chakra. Symbolizing prosperity, purity, love, and devotion, tulsi is traditionally regarded as a favorite of Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu. Long associated with protection and spiritual practice, it is said to inspire devotion and cultivate harmony between body, mind, and spirit.

Plant Part
leaf

Aroma
green • herbaceous • spicy

Energetics
warming • uplifting • balancing

Subtle
adaptogen • clarity • devotion

Found In
GROUND

FLOWERS

Softening and expansive, floral botanicals are spiritually evolved, often associated with beauty, connection, creativity, emotional balance, and the heart.

clary sage

Known for its expansive and uplifting qualities, clary sage has long been associated with intuition, insight, and emotional clarity. Traditionally used to calm the nervous system and ease mental tension, its herbaceous aroma encourages spaciousness and reflection. Clary sage is often turned to during periods of transition, helping to quiet mental chatter and reconnect us with inner wisdom.

Plant Part
flowering tops

Aroma
herbaceous • green • softly floral

Energetics
expansive • clarifying • balancing

Subtle
intuition • dreamwork • third eye

Found In
ETHER

clove

Often associated with protection, courage, and inner strength. Warming and stimulating, clove kindles circulation and digestion while helping to balance excess cold and stagnation. In Ayurveda and aromatherapy, it is considered an analgesic and antimicrobial and may be helpful for fatigue, low mood, digestive sluggishness, and tension. Clove has an affinity for the nervous system. It pacifies vata and kapha because of its heating nature, yet stimulates pitta. Clove has a sharp, penetrating action- the oil is analgesic and can relive pain

Plant Part
bud

Aroma
warm • spicy • sweet

Energetics
warming • stimulating • activating

Subtle
protection • courage • vitality

Found In
FIRE

geranium

Balancing and versatile, geranium is often used to support emotional equilibrium and restore a sense of harmony. Its floral-green aroma feels both uplifting and grounding, making it a bridge between heart and mind.

Plant Part
Flower

Aroma
floral • green • rosy

Energetics
balancing • uplifting • stabilizing

Subtle
harmony • resilience • balance

Found In
WATER • CALM

jasmine

Known as the "queen of the night," jasmine has been revered for centuries for its intoxicating aroma and connection to the heart. Deeply floral and sensual, it is often associated with confidence, creativity, and emotional openness. Tridosha balancing with an affinity for the heart and brain. It unfolds love in the heart and acts as an antidepressant. Effective for anxiety / nervous system.

Plant Part
Flower

Aroma
floral • rich • intoxicating

Energetics
uplifting • inspiring • heart-opening

Subtle
confidence • creativity • intimacy

Found In
WATER

neroli

Distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, neroli is cherished for its ability to soothe the nervous system while uplifting the spirit. Its bright floral aroma feels both comforting and expansive.

Plant Part
Flower

Aroma
floral • citrusy • fresh

Energetics
calming • uplifting • restorative

Subtle
hope • renewal • emotional ease

Found In
WATER

lavender

One of the most beloved aromatic plants in the world. Tridosha balancing, tranquilizing, and sedative, it calms the mind and induces a deep sense of relaxation. An antidepressant- eases anxiety and insomnia.

Plant Part
Flower

Aroma
floral • herbaceous • soft

Energetics
calming • tri-dosha balancing • restorative

Subtle
gentle • insomnia • emotional ease

Found In
ETHER • CALM

rose

Treasured for centuries in perfumery, ritual, and herbal traditions, rose is often associated with the heart. Both uplifting and calming, it promotes love and compassion and is an aphrodisiac that opens the heart. Rejuvenating - one of the most fantastic oils for the face. Rose is an antidepressant and it can help ease anxiety and insomnia.

Plant Part
Flower

Aroma
floral • honeyed • soft

Energetics
harmonizing • nurturing • uplifting

Subtle
love • compassion • connection

Found In
WATER • CALM

ylang ylang

Rich, exotic, and deeply floral, ylang ylang has long been associated with joy, sensuality, and emotional ease. Its intoxicating aroma invites relaxation while encouraging a sense of openness and pleasure.

Plant Part
Flower

Aroma
floral • sweet • tropical

Energetics
relaxing • uplifting • softening

Subtle
joy • sensuality • self-expression

Found In
WATER