Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis variations of decumbens and pinocamphene -- distilled from the fresh flowers, stems and leaves. There are at least 4 chemotypes. The herb has been traditionally used for at least a thousand years for its antiseptic, disinfecting, and anti-infectious properties. Has a sharp, sweet camphoraceous aroma with a warm, spicy undertone.

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-irritating and non-sensitizing.  Decumbens is preferred for children and elderly. Use low dilution (1%). Avoid during pregnancy.

CHARACTER:    "Sword of Expulsion" Uplifting, Freedom, Purification, Protection, Expansion, Moral Clarity, Courageous

ETHERIC COLORS: Blue, Pink, Light Gold, Greenish Orange, silver-white, Soft Olive       

CRYSTALS:  Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Malachite, Obsidian, Black Tourmaline, Clear Quartz, Selenite, Fluorite, Carnelian, Red Jaspers        

CHAKRA: Throat, Solar, subtle Crown and Heart

PERFUME NOTE: Top to Middle or Base to Middle, depending on chemotype.

MUSIC:  E or B; trumpet, oboe, ceremonial drum

ELEMENT:  Fire, Air, Metal (Tin )        

ASTRO:   Jupiter, Cancer, Sagittarius, Virgo, Mars

ENERGY:  Hot and dry; Type 3

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Oxide

               

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Concentration, focus, creativity, clarity of thought optimistic, confident of self and the future, calm, relaxed, centered, sharpen awareness; Strengthen one's sense of personal boundaries.

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: anxiety, fatigue, nervous tension, grief, confusion, trauma,  insomnia, stress,  pessimistic, gloomy, brooding, blaming, feeling sorry for yourself, feeling unworthy 

"Purge me with Hyssop and I shall be clean."

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  bruises, cuts, wounds, dermatitis, eczema, acne, asthma, bronchitis, cough, sore throat, gout, MS, headache, rashes, indigestion, neuralgia, arthritis, muscle aches, intestinal parasites

PROPERTIES: antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, sedative, stimulant 

BLENDS: Kolob Trail,  Shaman,  Sitalpu, Symphony, Twelve Tribes,  Way of the Leaf, Star Breath,  Noble Spirit,

   

Blends with all CITRUS, CLARY SAGE, FENNEL, GERANIUM, MYRTLE, SAGE, BAY, LAVENDER, CEDAR.  

May contain: linalool,  pinene, limonene, camphene, cadinene, caryophellen, germacrene, nerolidol, geraniol, borneol, myrtenol, chavecol, thujone, camphor, cineole

ARCHETYPES: RULER, PROTECTOR, ADVOCATE, TEMPLE GUARDIAN, MORAL WARRIOR, RITUAL CLEANSER, DESERT PROPHET

PERSONALITY:  

+ Aristocratic air, defender of freedom; good for people who feel stuck in their lives and yearn for more freedom - freedom of self expression.  Speaks plainly.  Acts decisively.

+ Leads out of traps and cul-de-sacs, sees the bigger picture.

+  Freedom of movement in the body as well as in its deepest metaphorical sense.  

+ Helpful for goal setting, planning, and to discover strategies that get you from where you are to where you want to be.  Has strong convictions.  Values righteousness.

+ I create my own reality. I am responsible for the decisions I make in my life.     

  + Clears the type of shame that keeps us from accepting the gifts that will allow growth to full potential.  "I release the shame that holds me back."

(updated Feb. 24, 2026)

Birch

Betula Lenta, steam distilled from the macerated bark, leaves and twigs.  Has a sweet, sharp, minty scent that is very fresh.  Sweet Birch is not to be confused with white birch or birch tar.  It is also and variously known as Black Birch, Cherry Birch, Mahogany Birch, or Spice Birch and is a native to North America. It is often confused with Wintergreen which is now used more often as its aroma and actions are similar in many respects. It is almost identical chemically speaking. Today birch bark is used as a fragrance component in men's perfumes, and more extensively as a flavoring agent in chewing gum, toothpaste and especially in root beer.

 CAUTIONS: Use sparingly on the skin and as with all essential oils, well diluted. Large dosages may cause skin sensitivity and irritation. Not suitable for the very young because of its naturally occurring constituents and is considered toxic.  Because the smell is sweet and resembles wintergreen-type candies, it is especially important to keep this, like all essential oils, out of reach of children. Dilute to 2%.   Aloe vera is the best carrier for ushering it into the skin.

CHARACTER: "Truth Sayer", Grounding, Reality, Compelling, Stability, Structure, Renewal, Igniter, Youthful Strength, Clearing

ETHERIC COLORS: Red, Deep Orange, Green, Silver

CRYSTAL/GEM:   Garnet, Hematite, Onyx, Blue Lace Agate, Dumortierite, Smoky Quartz, Clear Quartz, K2 Granite, Iolite, Indigo Gabbro, Lapis Lazuli

ELEMENTS: Water, Air, Earth

PERFUME NOTE:  Top to middle

ASTRO: Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Sun, Aries

ENERGY:  4, cool

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Salicylate ester

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Passion, Energy, Mental clarity, cheerful, endurance

USED FOR HEALING THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Timid, fear, sadness 

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Sore muscles, sprains, painful joints, psoriasis, inflammation, fevers, skin diseases 

PROPERTIES: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, tonic, antispasmodic

BLENDS:  Brave Heart,  Caldera,  Cream Soda,  Desert Lapis,  Eucalyptus Grove, Five Powers,  Forever Christmas,  Gingerbread,  Into The Woods,  Thunderbird,  Timberline,  Way of the Leaf,  Wood Badge,   

Blends well with CEDAR, FIR, COPAIBA, SANDALWOOD, SPRUCE, ROSEWOOD, MINTS, WOODY AND BALSAMIC, PALO SANTO, JASMINE

Contains  methyl salicylate (up to 99%), salicylic acid, betulin, linalool and betulinic acid.  

ARCHETYPES:  LIBERATOR, VISIONARY, PIONEER, INNOVATOR, WARRIOR ATHLETE, PATHFINDER

PERSONALITY: 

+ Assists in shattering illusions. Sometimes this personality can be difficult to be around because of their natural authenticity.

+ Will stand up for themselves and their principles and values.  Is straightforward and brisk.

 + Highly adaptive and able to sustain harsh conditions.  Has youthful resilience.

 +Courageously takes root and starts anew to revive the landscape where no other would before.

+  Athletic or physically expressive

+ Encourages to take root in new soils and light our lives with the majesty of our very presence. 

  "Shine, take hold, express your creative expanse, light the way so that others may follow."

  + Serves our fellow man with a fire in their heart. They do it because of their values and love.

+They remind us that even if our spirits are dampened by the set backs in life, we can always catch fire from the spark of passions that drive us to divinity.

-If negative, will allow others to determine what happens whether they agree with it or not.

(Updated Feb. 16, 2026)

May Chang (Litsea Cubeba)

Litsea cubeba-- Steam distilled from the fruits.   Widely used in the perfume and soap industries, providing a lemon-scented base note, often used to "anchor" the scents of the true citrus top notes that are far too fleeting. Has floral as well as citrus notes. Lemongrass occasionally has an unfavorable methyl heptenone note not present in Litsea. However, the sweet lemony high notes are virtually the same. For this reason it may be that Litsea is preferable to Lemongrass. The price difference is negligible and the citral content is virtually the same. 

CAUTIONS: Possible skin irritant; dilute well.   

 

CHARACTER:  "Ray Of Sunshine" Chinese Goddess.  Lighthearted, Child-like, Joyful, Uplifting, Refreshing, Enlivening, Enlightening, Rejuvenating, Focused, Clarity

ETHERIC COLORS: Lime Green tinged with Magenta-Orange

GEMS/CRYSTALS:  Yellow Jasper, Amphibolite, Aragonite, Citrine, Green Aventurine, Garnet, Sodalite, Crazy Lace Agate

CHAKRA:  Solar 

ELEMENT:  Air

PERFUME NOTE: Top to Middle

ASTRO:  Sun, Gemini, Leo, Mercury

ENERGY TYPES: 1, 2

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Aldehydes

 USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  calming, mental clarity, uplift moods, cheerful

USED TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES nervous tension. stress despondent, uncaring or uncared for, non-feeling, fatigue, anxiety

USED TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL PROBLEMS:  indigestion, lower back pain, chills, headaches, travel sickness, acne, dermatitis, greasy skin,  high blood pressure,  bronchitis, allergies, asthma

PROPERTIES: anti-spasmodic, inflammatory anti-viral, regenerative, astringent, antiseptic, stimulant, tonic, insect repellent, antifungal antibacterial

BLENDS:  Caldera,  Desert Lapis, Lemon Meringue,  Manipura, Way of the Leaf,  Yellowstone,  

BLENDS WITH: Ammi Visnaga, Palmarosa, and Vetiver, as well as the true citrus oils, Lavender, Chamomile, Frankincense, Basil, Bergamot, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood and Ylang-Ylang. 

Chemical Constituents: Mainly geranial, citral, neral, limonene, mycrene, methyl hepetone, linalool, linlyl acetate.

ARCHETYPES: GODDESS, CHILD (ALL),  DIVA, MIDAS, ALCHEMIST

PERSONALITY: It is considered sweeter and softer than lemongrass.   

 + Open to the world and all that it is in it.

+Breath of fresh air on a summer’s day.  

+Lively and casual—unbothered by the struggles and strains of living.

 +Inspires intimacy, feeling close and involved with life. All things in Life matter.

(Updated Feb. 15, 2026)

Angelica

Angelica archangelica distilled from the root and sometimes seeds and entire plant.  Peppery, rich, herbal, earthy, woody and musky odor. It is widely used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry due to its sweet, spicy aroma. It is believed to be an African herb that made its way into Europe in the 16th Century and gained tremendous popularity as a treatment for the Plague.  

CAUTIONS: Possible sensitivity, Photo Toxic.  Avoid with Diabetes or Pregnancy.  Dilute well.

CHARACTER:  "Healing Angel" Awakening, Protection, Restorative, "Holy Ghost" or "Holy Spirit Root" "Female Ginseng” Grounded, yet celestial, Divine guidance

ETHERIC COLORS: Deep forest Green, Burnished Gold, Indigo-violet threading

ORIENTAL:  Cold and damp conditions

CRYSTAL/GEM: Green/Black Tourmaline, Moss Agate, Bloodstone, Snowflake Obsidian, Scolecite, Dragon Blood Jasper, Labradorite, Amethyst, Celestite, Lepidolite

CHAKRA: Links Root to Crown, 7 to 8, 3

MUSIC:  C, G—Cathedral organ resonance, frame drum, Gregorian chant

ELEMENT: Fire, Earth, but connects with all

PERFUME NOTE:  Middle to Base

Blending Factor=1

ASTRO:  Sun, Jupiter, Sagittarius

ENERGY:  2, 4     

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Grounding, Compassion,  Spiritual growth, Open Heart center; Aid through transitions including job loss and death; Courage under stress; Discernment

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS: fatigue, stress, unhappy, feeling unloved, fatigue, nervous aggression, nicotine withdrawal

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Purify blood, stomach problems, Infectious diseases, respiratory, gout, rheumatism, edema, congested skin, coughs, migraine, nausea, sinus, asthma, arthritis, circulation, toothache 

PROPERTIES:   immune stimulant, diuretic, antispasmodic, expectorant, digestive, febrifuge, nervine, tonic, detoxifier

BLENDS:   Angel's Landing, Cairn,  Dancing Angels,  Kayenta,  Kolob Trail,  Obsidian,  Sitalpu, Spiral Jetty,  Sunrise, Symphony,  Terra Cotta,  

Blends   well with: Cedarwood, Guaiacwood, Sandalwood, Juniper, Bergamot, Citrus, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Vetiver, Basil, Chamomile, geranium, patchouli 

 Contains: Monoterpenes. Phellandrene, pinene, limonene, linalool, borneoli, bergaptene, lactones, coumarins, myrcene, ocimene

ARCHETYPES:  LOVER, CAREGIVER, HEALER, CHILD-WOUNDED, MYSTIC, GUARDIAN, WATCHFUL SENTINEL, ANGELIC GUIDE

PERSONALITY:

+ They are close to angelic forces that are receptive to our needs. 

+ They are capable in cutting through pretense and falsehoods, bringing us into the light. 

+ Yet has compassion and an understanding of failings.

+ Allows us to feel secure enough to connect with physical or emotional parts of ourselves we have cut off through trauma or fear.

+ Opens the way to healing, and gives a feeling of lightness and strength as it roots us to the ground and uplifts our spirits.

+ They have an open heart and especially an affinity with animals, especially for animals who have ‘switched off’ through abuse of trust.

+Celebrate their "inner child" Reconnecting with the innocence of childhood.

- May be empaths needing stronger boundaries.

(Updated Feb. 20, 2026)