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.

(Updated Feb. 16, 2026)

Yarrow

  Achillea milleflorum-- steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops. This plant grows as a weed throughout most parts of the West. The aroma is bittersweet, herbaceous, slightly floral and green, slightly camphoraceous.  (blue oil when high in chamazulene) Named after Achilles (who, in legend, used it for battlefield wounds), it represents protection, resilience, and repair after conflict.

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

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

ETHERIC COLORS: Bluish Mauve into Silver, moving into Gold; Deep Blue, Forest Green, Bronze, Indigo

ORIENTAL PATTERN:  Rising heat, Internal wind 

 

CRYSTALS/GEMS:    Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Dumortierite, Red Jaspers, Sodalite, Blue Apatite, Malachite, Moss Agate, Smoky Quartz, Blue Lace Agate, Chrysocolla, Iolite   

   

CHAKRA: Heart, Root, Solar       

ELEMENTS:   Earth, Water and Air

NOTE:  Top 

MUSIC:  D or F; French horn, drum with flute overlay            

ASTRO:   Venus, Scorpio, Virgo, Mars

ENERGY TYPE: 2, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes

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

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

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

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

Blends with ANGELICA, CEDAR, PINE, MYRRH, FRANKINCENSE, CHAMOMILE.

May contain:  sabinene, pinene,  caryophyllene, borneol, terpinol, cineole, isoartemisia ketone, camphor, achilline, germacrene, limonene,    chamazulene.

ARCHETYPES:   HISTORIAN, WRITER,  VISIONARY,  MESSENGER, PHILOSOPHER, BATTLEFIELD HEALER, SHIELD BEARER, WISE WARRIOR, RESILIENT ALCHEMIST.  (BOTH SWORD AND SALVE)

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. Able to take risks.   

+ Very deep and emotionally strong. Calm in crisis.  

+ Ability to draw out the best in other people. Knows when to defend and when to heal.

+ 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.

(updated Feb. 23, 2026)

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, Grounding, Spiritual Humility. Spikenard carries strong Biblical symbolism (anointing oil, reverence, sacrifice), so it resonates deeply with devotional or consecrated paths.

ETHERIC COLORS:  Amber Gold, Mauve, Blue, Deep burgundy, Dark Violet, Smoky Plum, Brown 

MUSIC NOTE:  Low D or F. (Gregorian chant)           

CRYSTALS:  Amber, Lepidolite, Sugilite, Golden Obsidian, Bloodstone, Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Amethyst, Selenite

CHAKRAS:  Heart, Solar, bridges Root and Crown      

ELEMENTS:  Earth, Ether, Fire      

 PERFUME NOTE:  Base to Middle   

 ASTRO:  Pisces, Scorpio, Saturn, Sun  

ENERGY TYPE:  3, 4

      

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE TRAITS:  Transitions, 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

  

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

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

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

ARCHETYPES: SHAMAN, SEEKER, TEACHER, PHILOSOPHER, MYSTIC, MONK, DESERT HERMIT, SPIRITUAL WARRIOR

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. Devotional and loyal.

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

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

+ 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. Helps those walking through grief and life transitions.

+ Loves deeply. Emotionally intense but reserved.

(Updated Feb. 18, 2026)

Elemi

Canarium luzonicum -extracted from the steam distillation of the gum resin of the Pili Tree. Slightly spice, citrusy, balsamic.  Native to Philippines & Moluccas.  Sometimes described as a bridge between Frankincense and citrus — it has resin depth but with bright lift.

CAUTIONS: 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, Bright, yet Grounded, Confident through Clarity

ETHERIC COLORS: Bright Orange, Reddish tinge into Yellow-Green, Golden-White, Amber, soft Ivory

CRYSTALS:  Rutilated Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Amazonite, Desert Lapis, Chrome Diopside, Clear Quartz, Selenite, Citrine, Sunstone, Calcite 

   

ELEMENT:  Fire, Air  

CHAKRA: Solar, Crown, subtle Throat

PERFUME NOTE: Base to Middle

MUSIC:  E or G; trumpet softened by strings, uplifting choir

ASTRO:  Sagittarius, Leo, Sun, Mercury

ENERGY TYPE:  4, 1; feels like clear light moving through structure. Elemi creates vertical alignment: Rooted body → Radiant center → Clear mind.

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpene

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

USED TO COUNTERACT THESE NEGATIVE STATES:

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

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

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.

ARCHETYPES:  COUNSELOR, CHILD WOUNDED, MENTOR, ILLUMINATOR, ARCHITECT, RADIANT STRATEGIST, HERALD OF LIGHT, VISIONARY BUILDER, SACRED MESSENGER

PERSONALITY:  (Similar to Frankincense, but brighter) 

+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.  Has spiritual confidence.

+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. Communicates clearly. Bright without being chaotic.

+Advice is down-to-earth, practical. Balances intellect with intuition.

“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

(updated Feb. 24, 2026)