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Herbs, Incense & Oils
Below is a list of herbs, incense and oils which can be used to make smudge, dream pillows or any other magical blend that you would like to create and use for health and well being in your daily life. This list simply gives reference to some of the more commonly used and known herbs, incense and oils.
For those of you who feel adventurous, I invite you to explore the plants growing local to you and create your own personal and unique blends!
For those of you who feel adventurous, I invite you to explore the plants growing local to you and create your own personal and unique blends!
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HERBS
CATNIP
~relaxing, helps bring deep sleep CEDAR ~cleanses & purifies, balances emotions, offers psychic protection & is said to keep away bad dreams CHAMOMILE ~calming, relaxing, and said to keep bad dreams away CLOVES ~brings warmth and an exotic feeling to dreams (for a dream pillow add only 2-4 per pillow) HOPS ~relaxing and brings peacefulness LAVENDER ~soothing, relaxing and eases headaches LEMON BALM ~relieves stress, anxious and nervous feelings, insomnia, stress, and headaches LEMON VERBANA ~uplifting, invites in 'lightness' and invokes belief in ones ability MUGWORT ~purifies, enhances and protects during psychic and prophetic channeling, cleanses & aids in emotional, mental and spiritual healing ROSEMARY ~purifies, cleanses, offers protection for healing & aids in exorcism ROSE PETALS ~invites in warmth, acceptance and love SAGE [some varieties include . . .White Sage, Dessert Sage & the Sage we cook with (Salvia officinalis)] ~cleanses, purifies, rids of negativity, calms & is emotionally, mentally and spiritually healing SWEETGRASS ~invites in positive energy, aids in deciphering messages from dreams & enhances psychic abilities SWEET MARJORAM ~calms restlessness and nervousness |
INCENSE
COPAL
~purifies, aids in consecration and exorcism & brings in love FRANKINCENSE ~protects, purifies & aids in consecration, exorcism and spiritual healing JUNIPER ~calming, eases stress without acting as a sedative PATCHOULI ~stimulates the conscious mind and stabilizes the etheric mind NEROLI ~represents purity, peace and love, aids in healing mistrust |
OILS
BERGAMOT
~citrus scented, used to treat stress, depression, anxiety, anorexia, and a number of infections including skin infections like psoriasis and eczema CEDARWOOD~woody scent is a calming agent used to alleviate stress and anxiety, providing a spiritual lift EUCALYPTUS ~strong scented and easily recognizable; effective agent against respiratory diseases and enhances concentration JASMINE ~sweet-smelling, known to ease depression and childbirth and enhances libido LAVENDER ~one of the most popular essential oils on the market; in addition to stress-relieving properties, it is a healing aid against colds, flu and migraine LEMON~clean smell, improves concentration, aids in digestion and eases symptoms of acne and arthritis Caution: do not use lemon oil in the sun MARJORAM~aids in anxiety and stress relief, combats fatigue and depression and alleviates respiratory and circulatory issues PEPPERMINT ~cooling, refreshing, enhances mental alertness, combats irritation, alleviates headaches and aids in digestion ROSE~protector of the heart, aids in depression, anxiety, circulations and respiratory conditions SANDALWOOD ~woody fragrance, calming, anti-inflammatory and can be used as a relaxing agent for tension relief TEA TREE ~boosts the immune system and fights infections YLANG-YLANG ~strong fragrance, excellent for reducing stress and as an aphrodisiac DISCLAIMER: discover-you.ca ONLY promotes the topical application of Essential Oils. Please refrain from using any Essential Oils if you are pregnant and have not discussed their uses with your health practitioner or doctor. For citrus oils please do not use when in direct sunlight. |
