Ravensara

Ravensara aromatica--  distilled from the leaves. Native to Madagascar,   part of its unique endemic plant life — meaning it naturally grows there and nowhere else in the wild. Has a medicinal scent - camphorous with fruit notes, spicy, herbaceous. It is considered devoid of toxicity and most indispensible along with LAVENDER. Don't confuse it with Ravintsara as they are very different chemically speaking. Ravensara anisata (Havozo bark) is a close relative with similar properties. It has sweet, anise like, vanilla like, resinous notes, with a slightly medicinal undertone.

 CAUTIONS: Appears to be non-toxic at low doses.  Dilute before use on skin.  Most effective for inhalation and diffusing.

CHARACTER:  "Mysterious Spirit", Cleansing, Versatile, Enigmatic, Paradoxical, Clean Mountain Air, Quietly Protective

GEMS:  Dumortierite, Garnet, Labradorite, Snow Quartz, Bloodstone, Smoky Quartz, Blue Lace Agate, Amazonite, Snowflake Obsidian, Kambaba Jasper      

ELEMENT:  Air, Earth  

ASTRO:  Aquarius, Mercury      

PERFUME NOTE:  Top

ENERGY:  4, 1

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols, Sesquiterpenes

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Encourages free flowing energies, mental clarity 

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Chronic Fatigue, insomnia, lethargy, anxiety, stress

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Flu, respiratory viruses, bronchitis, sinusitis,  asthma, allergies, edema, Shingles, cold sores, cuts, wounds, hepatitis, mononucleosis, bone spurs, athlete's foot facilitating absorption of vital nutrients, such as iron, in the body.

PROPERTIES:  Immune stimulant, anti-biotic, anti-viral, muscle relaxant, analgesic, lymphatic drainer

BLENDS:    Eucalyptus Grove,  Into The Woods,   Shaman, Sunstone, Thunderbird,  Timberline,  Way of the Leaf,  Wood Badge, 

Blends with Bay, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, clary sage, cedarwood, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, marjoram, pine, rosemary sandalwood, tea tree, thyme and lemon.

The key constituents may include: limonene, pinene, linalool, methyleugenol,  1.8 cineole, sabinene, and alpha-terpineol. 

ARCHETYPES:  DIONYSIAN SPIRIT (LIBERATOR),  ALCHEMIST, EXPLORER, COMMUNICATOR,   MERLIN the ENCHANTER, SOCRATES, CHAMELEON, SAGE, FOREST HEALER, QUIET MEDIC, WIND BRINGER

PERSONALITY:

+ Elusive, full of surprises

+ Often seems to pass for someone other than what is needed or that one would like them to be.

+ Impelled by a sense of duty, matured by a profound sense of justice.

+ Supports others through illness or fatigue.

+ Acts straight to the point.  Is quietly strong.  Doesn’t dramatize — just restores.

+ Calm vitality — not flashy, not heavy.

+ Can remain "alone" in the middle of crowds.
+ Freedom of consciousness and action.  Recovers quickly from setbacks.

+ Brings clarity to foggy situations.

+ Loves people for what they are with a genuine Love; Endeavors to lead them to the best of themselves, realizing their own potential.

-If negative, may have the urge to possess and hold onto possessions, temptations of wealth and knowledge.

Yarrow

 Achillea milleflorum-- steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops. This plant grows as a weed throughout most parts of the West.

CAUTIONS: Avoid in pregnancy.  No reports of adverse effects at low doses. Dilute well before use on skin.

CHARACTER:  "Energetic Messenger" Strong, Peaceful, Healing, Cooling,   Uplifting, Balancing, Protective, Nurturing

ETHERIC COLORS: Bluish Mauve into Silver, moving into Gold

ORIENTAL PATTERN:  Rising heat, Internal wind 

CRYSTALS/GEMS:    Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite       

CHAKRA: 3, 2        

ELEMENT:   Earth, Water

NOTE:  Top            

ASTRO:   Venus

ENERGY TYPE: 2, 4

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Opens intuitive perceptions, dreaming, protection  

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Insomnia, Stress, Feeling Out of Control, Judging oneself unfairly

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Cramps, Constipation, Seborrhea, Acne, Oily Skin, Rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, digestion, fevers, burns, rashes, ulcers, wounds, sinus congestion, headache, hypertension, varicose veins, colic, cystitis, menstrual problems

PROPERTIES: Anti-inflammatory, Circulatory stimulant, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, detoxifier

PERSONALITY: Longtime energetic messenger of the heavens.  Delicately balances the flow between the yin and yang energies of the sun, moon, and stars.  Then, acts as a conduit for opening intuitive perceptions. I am able to take risks. I allow myself to be myself even if you disapprove. I trust myself. I am able to surrender and allow myself to work through me.

+Very deep and emotionally strong.  

+ Ability to draw out the best in other people.

+ Keep their feelings to themselves, preferring to use metaphors to describe feelings.

+ Down to earth, quite up front, solid in thought.

+ Enjoys philosophy, archaeology, ancient monuments, and architecture.  Fascinated by ancient peoples, past lives.

+Loves unlocking old memories, awakening and actualizing forgotten resonances. 

- If negative, subject to dark moods and heaviness of heart

-May feel  there are important parts of themselves missing--constantly searching for something that would make them complete. Feel they have lost contact somewhere with something important but they don't know what it might be.
-May become frustrated and speak loudly, quite the opposite of their usual behavior.

BLENDS:  Desert Lapis, Dragon Quest,  Eucalyptus Grove,  Sage Country, Visudda

ARCHETYPES:   HISTORIAN, ALCHEMIST, WRITER,  CHILD DEPENDENT, VISIONARY,  MESSENGER, PHILOSOPHER 

Blends with ANGELICA, CEDAR, PINE, MYRRH, FRANKINCENSE, CHAMOMILE. Contains: sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, caryophyllene, borneol, terpinol, cineole, isoartemisia ketone, camphor, achilline. High in chamazulene.

Spike Nard

Nardostachys jatamansi —distilled from the rhizome rootlets. earthy, harsh wood like smell that is slightly musty. One of the early aromatics used by the ancient Egyptians and is mentioned in the Bible in Song of Solomon and in the Book of John where Mary used it to anoint the feet of Jesus. Well known to be King Tutankhamen’s perfume, said to be worth its weight in gold. Closely related to Valerian.

Considered Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating at low doses.  

CHARACTER:  "Sacred Anointing", Balanced, Stable

ETHERIC COLORS:  Amber Gold, Mauve, Blue            

CRYSTALS;  Amber, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Golden Obsidian

CHAKRAS:  4, 3, 7, 1         

ELEMENTS:  Ether, Fire     

 PERFUME NOTE:  Base to Middle  

 ASTRO:  Scorpio, Saturn, Sun 

     

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS:  Transition,  Forgiveness, Calming, uplift moods, inspire devotion, Inner Peace, Balance  

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS: Fear, Anxiety, insomnia, stress, tension, Confused, Defensive, nervous

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: rashes, wrinkles, cuts, insomnia, and migraines, allergies, indigestion, sciatica, infections, muscle spasms

PROPERTIES: insect repellent and is used as a stimulant and antiseptic, sedative, nervous system regulator, cardio-tonic

PERSONALITY:  
   +Exotic, far away, packing up and leaving, looking for better times, a new life in a new town, leaving the past firmly behind.

+They may know what is right for them, but that may not be right for you.

+ They direct and lead their own lives secure that you are doing the same.

+They cannot be a teacher without also being a student.     

+  Interested in the esoteric side of life, particularly voyages to uncover the earth mysteries

+Courageous and willing to step into and release fears of the unknown

+Outstanding as a spiritual counselor and help to make peace with those who have hurt us

+Loves deeply   

   

BLENDS: Anasazi, Captivating, Enchantment,  Navajo Mountain,   Rose Quartz,  Sitalpu,  Twelve Tribes,  Walk Softly,   

ARCHETYPES: SHAMAN, SEEKER, TEACHER, PHILOSOPHER,

Blends well with Lavender, Patchouli, Pine, Vetiver and spice oils.

Contains: Sesquiterpene/Ketone. Cafarene, aristolene, jatamonsone, valcranone, valerenol, coumarins

Elemi

Canarium luzonicum -extracted from the steam distillation of the gum resin of the Pili Tree. Slightly spice, citrusy, balsam.  Native to Philippines & Moluccas. 

Appears to be non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant at low doses. There are no known threats except that elemi essential oil can be irritating for people with certain skin types. Therefore, it should not be applied to the skin of babies.

CHARACTER: "Sympathetic Wonder" Peaceful, Exciting, Wonderment,

ETHERIC COLORS: Bright Orange, Reddish tinge into Yellow-Green

CRYSTALS:  Rutilated Quartz, Smoky Quartz   

 ELEMENT:  Air, Light & Fire  

CHAKRA: 7

PERFUME NOTE: Base to Middle

ASTRO:  Sun

ENERGY TYPE:  2, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpene

USE FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Comfort, Fortifying, Soothing, calm, stillness, contentment, compassion, peace, brightens spirit

USED TO COUNTERACT THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES:

Nervous, Stress, Anxiety, Panic

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Skin care, infection, inflammation, bronchitis, coughs, congestion, eczema, wounds, joint pain, digestive disorders

PROPERTIES: , antiseptic, balsamic, expectorant,  stomachic, tonic, analgesic, immune system stimulant

PERSONALITY:  (Similar to Frankincense) lifts, raises and energizes.   Perfect for people who need a reminder that life is not just about making it through from weary day to another, but that there is more to life… better things, brighter experiences.

+Compassionate, interesting, Soothing, calm

+Strength, fortitude, maturity, conscientiousness, confident, efficient.

+Sympathetic

+Believe they’re protected in ways that the rest of us are not.

+ sensitive to atmospheres.

+Sense the intentions of other people.

+Warm, kind hearted; Make people feel confident & secure. Friendly, loving.

+Advice is down-to-earth, practical.

“Stillness enters, quiet need to hear our own soul speak from deep within.  Awakens the knowing that is hushed in the waking dream of reality.  Speaks to inner being.  Wraps us in a cloak of sympathy when our spirit is in need of comfort.  Offers the uplifting we need to reconnect to all parts of our being.”  Valerie Worwood

BLENDS: Amethyst, Brave Heart,   Jade,    Kaibab Canyon,  Sahasrara,  Spruce Mesa,  Terra Cotta,  Wood Badge,     

ARCHETYPES:  COUNSELOR, CHILD WOUNDED, MENTOR

Blends well with MYRRH, FRANKINCESE, CISTUS, ROSEMARY, LAVENDER, SAGE, CINNAMON & other spices.

Key constituents:  limonene (78%) phellandrene, dipenten, elemol, elmicin, terpineol, carvone, terpinolene, among others.

Cilantro

C Coriandrum Sativum—steam distilled from leaves.  It has a wonderful fragrance, just like the herb. Can be used in guacamole, lime shrimp, fajitas, tortilla soup, etc. The oil is a large element in the considerable beneficial properties of cilantro. Essential oil of cilantro is also used in perfumes. It is commonly mixed with fragrances of citrus and bergamot to make a lingering and pleasant after-aroma. 

The oil from the seeds is CORIANDER.

Appears to be non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant at low doses. Avoid with fibroids and breast cancer.

CHARACTER (Similar to CORIANDER): "Depth of Expression "       Enlivening, Motivating, Encouraging, Intriguing, Penetrating, Cleansing, Invigorating, Awakening, Lively, Brisk, Refreshing 

NUMBER:  5

GEM:  Poppy or Leopardskin Jasper, Chrysanthemum Stone, Clear Quartz, Fluorite, Citrine, Serpentine, Green Aventurine, Amazonite, Carnelian 

PERFUME NOTE: Middle         

CHAKRA:  2            

ELEMENT:  Air, subtle Fire & Water         

ASTRO:  Mars, Gemini, Mercury      

ENERGY TYPE: 1, 2

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Aldehyde/Monoterpenol

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  revitalizing, Creativity, Imagination, Memory, Confidence, Motivation, Optimism, Sincerity, Expression, Enthusiastic

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Anger, Emotional fatigue, Exhaustion, Weary, Irritable, Nervous, Stress, Doubt, Fear,  Uncooperative, Vulnerable

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES Arthritis, colds, colic, diarrhea, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, infections, migraine, muscular aches and pains, nausea, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism, stiffness, indigestion

PROPERTIES:  detoxifying agent to help the body remove toxic levels of heavy metals (like mercury used in teeth fillings), antioxidant, Analgesic,   antispasmodic,  bactericidal, digestive, carminative, fungicidal, stimulant, stomachic

PERSONALITY:

+Light, sweet, but with hidden depth.   More intellectual than the CORIANDER profile.

+ Surrounded by people asking their favors and opinions, but can thrive on a good debate.  Speaks directly and honestly. Enjoys lively conversation.

+Enjoy expressing themselves, masters of body language, in getting their point across. Imaginative, optimistic. Clears confusion quickly.

+Do their own thing, They have a deep love for learning, and are most at home in a research lab, classroom, or library.

+Extraordinary memory…not only words, but actions and expressions.

+Can adopt different looks and behavior patterns… good at making connections between seemingly unrelated events and facts.

+ Constantly expanding their horizon, stepping back and taking in the big picture

+Tolerant, accepting, non-judgmental 

+They are the ones to have around after a difficult birth, shock, or fear. 

-If negative, can be uncooperative, sulky, vulnerable to criticism.  May become almost child-like in the sense they have no confidence or self-esteem. May be Introspective, solitary, and detached

-If down, they need family and friends to rally round and coax them back into life.

BLENDS:  None, yet.  Used as single oil.

ARCHETYPES:  COMMUNICATOR,  ADVOCATE, JUDGE, MEDIATOR, STORYTELLER, MESSENGER, DETOXIFIER, TRUTH TELLER, HERBALIST, WIND BRINGER, SPARKLER

Constituents:  mainly linalol, decylaldehyde, borneol, geraniol, carvone, anethole, etc. Contains higher proportions of aldehydes than the seed oil.

Lemongrass

Cymbopogen citratus or Cymbopogon flexuosus (which is much milder)  distilled from the stems or leaves (grass). Strong, fresh, grassy, herbaceous, slightly citrusy. 

 

CAUTIONS: Avoid in pregnancy.  Possible dermal irritation and sensitization.  Always dilute.  More suitable for diffusing and inhalation. Not recommended to add to bath. It is recommended that this essential oil be stored in dark amber, blue or green glass bottles since it has been found to dissolve aluminum bottles.

 

CHARACTER: " Cleansing Rain" Stimulating, Invigorating, Encouraging, Renewal, Left Brain

ETHERIC COLORS: Purple, Red, Orange, Green

GEM:   Calcite

CHAKRA:  3, 7 (to encourage discernment, use LEMONGRASS to clear Solar and Sacral chakras)

PERFUME NOTE: Top to Middle

Blending Factor:  1

ELEMENT:  Air, Fire  

ASTRO:  Mercury

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 1

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Aldehyde

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  inviting new things, Concentration, Protection from energetic bombardment, discernment, psychic awareness, ease in dealing with emotions, emotional experiences no longer scare you, happier, more depth of feeling.

 

USED TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Jet Lag, Fatigue,  Depression, Headache, Stress, Nervous Exhaustion Sorrow, grief, suffering, hopeless, negative, victimized

 

USED TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Digestion, Pains and sprains (12% dilution), Fever, Warts, Muscle Spasms, Toe Fungus, Athlete's foot, bruises, intestinal parasites, headache,  Cramps, hair health, fevers, cancer, shock, stomach ache.  

 

PROPERTIES: Tonic, antibacterial for both gram+ and gram-, analgesic, antifungal, Central nervous system sedative, lymphatic detoxifier, Connective tissue strengthener, Anti-inflammatory,  Insect Repellent, Skin Toner ( can be a skin irritant), Nervine, tonic.

 

PERSONALITY:

 

+Warm, friendly, always ready to comfort and solace under their wing.

+Has nothing to hide…no pretenses.

+Easily sees a way to forgive those who dishonor and discredit. Illuminates the statement of "Forgive then Forget."

+Straightforward, but understandingly gentle.

+Sees with clarity, especially the choices that are presented. Celebrates freedom of choice.

Lemongrass blows the cobwebs from your mind and stale energies out of your energy system, makes room for new and better things to flow into these places.    

 

 

BLENDS:  Angel's Landing, Caldera,  Desert Lapis, Gingerbread,  Stalking Leopard,  Sunrise, Tomahawk, 

 

ARCHETYPES:  CAREGIVER, MAGICIAN, STORYTELLER,   DREAMER

 

Blends with BERGAMOT, CEDAR, GERANIUM, LEMON, NIAOULI, PALMAROSE, PETITGRAIN, ROSEMARY, TEA TREE.

 

Contains geraniol (43%), neral, citral, myrcene, terpenoids, limonene, citronellol, aldehydes, esters, nerol, linalool and others.

 

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Yuzu

Citrus junos-distilled from peels or as an absolute. Similar to Bergamot, but with sweeter, more tangy notes. Also known as Japanese Citron. Fruit indigenous to Japan that is a cross between a grapefruit and an orange. They also use it to flavor vinegars, soups, seafood dishes, sauces, and salads. It is used in aromatherapy for about the same purposes as ORANGE. It's more expensive than most citrus but much less expensive than Neroli.  Combines with almost any other oil.

CHARACTER:  "Joyous Innovator", Intriguing, Aligning, Focused

ETHERIC COLORS: Green, Red, Yellow, Gold

PERFUME NOTE:  Top            

GEMS:  Flame Agate, Golden Amphibolite, Apricot Aventurine, Citrine, Opal

ENERGY TYPE: 1, 2

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Mood elevator, refresh mind, calm nervous system, concentration, focus, centering, Reiki healing and attunements.

PERSONALITY:  I have the courage to stand up and say," No." I want to think for myself. I do not need to be sheltered from the truth. I want to see and hear the truth.

+Have a gift to lighten the days and make you feel special, alive and in the right place, at the right time,   a joy to be with.      

+ Usually very disciplined and not easily distracted

+  Openness and understanding seem to exude from every pore.

+Positive, confident, out-going, charismatic

+  Often drift toward the media, enjoy being up-front as presenter or spokesperson.

 +Enjoys the thrill of new adventure…fun is climbing mountains or running white water.

+Make marvelous parents, are popular with children.   Keep the family together through endless dramas,  but are sunny and funny.

 +Gift of being Attuned to  spiritual selves.  Affinity for unseen realms.

-If negative, become despondent, distorted.  Could be receivers of emotional abuse.

-Can become victimized if not careful.  Prone to obsessive behavior and depression.

-May be easily distracted from their spiritual path by television, movies, or social media

  

BLENDS:  Captivating, Dancing Angels,  Enchantment,  Manipura, Marzipan,  Ocean Jasper,  Palomino, Sahasrara, Sunstone, Symphony,  Tree of Life,  Turquoise,

ARCHETYPES: CHILD (ALL), COUNSELOR,  NETWORKER,  PARENT, INNOVATOR, MYSTIC

Class: Monoterpene. Primarily limonene, myrcene, y-terpinene, linalool.

Oregano

Oreganum dubium  distilled from the flowering herb/leaves. The aroma is strong, herbaceous, camphoraceous.There are many different types of Oregano, varying in the amount of Carvacol, which is the germ-killing component.  They include Moroccan Oregano (compactum), Greek Oregano (hirtum), Turkish Oregano (vulgare--up to 73% carvacrol.  Origanum essential oil is both a dermal irritant and a mucous membrane irritant. 

It MUST be diluted before external and internal (not recommended) use. It is guaranteed to "burn" your mouth if used neat. Not suitable for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Take care on children. Maximum dermal use level is 1%. 

 

CHARACTER:   "Steady Defender"  Energizing, Aphrodite

ETHERIC COLORS: Red, Saffron

NUMBER:  9    

GEM:  Bloodstone, Poppy Jasper, Obsidian, Tiger Iron, Black Tourmaline, Citrine, Carnelian, Garnet, Red Jasper

PERFUME NOTE: Middle   

ELEMENT:  Air   

ASTRO:  Mercury, Venus, Taurus, Libra

ENERGY TYPE: 3,4

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Phenol

USED TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Dissatisfied,  Overwhelmed, Ward off evil

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Protection, Release attachment to materialism

USED TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Mostly used as a powerful germ killer of all viruses, bacteria, fungi. Improve mouth health, sore muscles, joint pain, warts, respiratory infection, yeast overgrowth, cold sores

PROPERTIES: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic,  antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, parasiticide, stimulant, tonic, antioxidant

BLENDS CONTAINING:  Shaman,   Arrowhead, Pirates,

 

Blends with lavender, rosemary,   bergamot, chamomile, cypress, cedar, tea tree and eucalyptus.

Also contains:   monoterpenes, pinene, myrcene, terpinine, sesquiterpenes, phenols, camphor, caryophyllene, thymol, linalool

ARCHETYPES:   ADVOCATE, HERMIT,  HEALER

PERSONALITY:  (a more "Rustic" Marjoram)

My life is satisfying, full and complete. I can recognize the monster within, accept it, and love it.

+Warm and friendly, but can be stand offish in some circumstances.

+ Solid, steady, organized,  straightforward.

+Can be outspoken, especially upon subjects dear to their heart. 

+ Can be overwhelming to the softer personalities.

+ Usually attain a maturity of emotional and mental development at an early age

 

-If negative, they become depressed.  If they realize they’ve been taken advantage of, they become irritable, withdrawn, and emotionally cold.