Fennel, a perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves from the Mediterranean, is known for its digestive benefits and aniseed-like flavor. Its seeds produce a fragrant oil that boosts confidence, aids decision-making, and stimulates the third eye chakra, enhancing intuition and insight. Fennel helps overcome stagnation, access past learnings, and connect with one's ancestry, nurturing long-term fulfillment over short-term gratification. It is particularly useful for developing psychic...
Aug 07, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Kānuka, also known as white tea tree, is native to New Zealand and blooms white or pale pink flowers that attract bees in the warmer months. Its leaves are steam-distilled to produce an essential oil with profound healing properties for the body, mind and spirit. Kānuka symbolises the honorable path of accepting responsibility and making amends, offering confidence to be honest about past mistakes. On a larger scale, Kānuka helps repair relationships between First Nations and indigenous peoples ...
Jul 14, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Honey Myrtle essential oil is derived from the aromatic evergreen shrub known as Melaleuca teretifolia, native to the coastal regions of Western Australia. This slender plant with silverish leaves reaches heights of up to 6 feet and is admired for its delightful fragrance, reminiscent of honey and lemon. Its crushed foliage releases this enchanting scent, while clusters of small, cream-colored flowers bloom profusely during spring and summer, attracting pollinators. Honey Myrtle essential has an...
Jul 07, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Dill, an annual herb with feathery leaves and yellow flowers, has been valued throughout history for its spiritual and practical uses, from warding off evil spirits in Ancient Egypt to attracting wealth in Greek and Roman cultures. Dill essential oil is known for its uplifting properties, offering clarity, energy, and inspiration, particularly when life feels monotonous or challenging. It helps break recurring negative patterns by promoting higher consciousness and inner understanding, making it...
Jun 30, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Growing throughout the Mediterranean is a hardy shrub commonly known as rock rose. Shepherds discovered the healing properties of a sticky substance upon its leaves when it stuck to their sheep’s fleece, accelerating wound healing. The essential oil, derived from these leaves is known as Cistus, obtained through steam distillation, and is celebrated for its healing effects on the body, mind and spirit. The plant's seeds often lie dormant in the soil until a wildfire triggers their germination, s...
Jun 23, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 60
When white settlers arrived in New Zealand, they cleared the land for agriculture by burning the natural flora, but manuka, a resilient scrub-type tree with petite white flowers, quickly grew back, holding onto the soil and preventing erosion. The steam-distilled leaves and twigs of manuka produce an essential oil historically used by the Māori and Kakariki parakeets, who use it to rid themselves of parasites. Manuka offers strength and resilience during times of suffering, restoring energy and ...
Jun 16, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Roman Chamomile is a powerful healer, enhancing the health of both humans and plants, and known as 'the plant's physician' by gardeners. Her dainty white and yellow flowers turn towards the Sun, absorbing its radiance and imbuing joy into her essential oil through. This oil, gentle and calming, is ideal for both children and adults, promoting tenderness and reducing stress. Roman Chamomile encourages being gentle with others, the Earth, and oneself, offering comfort and relief from guilt and pai...
Jun 03, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Boronia essential oil, derived from the flowers of the Boronia megastigma plant native to Australia, is renowned for its rich, complex fragrance that blends floral, fruity and spicy notes. The extraction process is meticulous, typically involving solvent extraction to preserve the delicate aroma compounds, resulting in an oil that captures the essence of boronia's exquisite scent. This rare and precious oil is highly sought after in the perfume industry for its unique aromatic profile, which can...
May 27, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Violet Leaf essential oil, derived from the leaves of the violet plant, offers a captivating aroma reminiscent of fresh, green foliage with subtle floral undertones. Renowned for its soothing properties, this oil is often utilised to promote relaxation and calmness, making it an ideal choice for stress relief and emotional balance. Additionally, her holistic uses extend to spiritual realms, serving as a conduit for deeper connections and insights. With associations to Jupiter and Dionysus, she e...
May 19, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Strong, solid and fortifying are all words that could be associated with the cedar tree. Even its name, originating from the Arabic word “kedron” means power. Through history, many cultures have gathered around a cedar tree or in building constructed from its wood. Cedars have always represented the solidarity and certainty that comes from community. Many people, opportunities and challenges will arise in life, but it is the special few friends and loved ones who will be there through thick and ...
May 13, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 55
German Chamomile, with its distinct earthy aroma and beautiful blue essential oil, offers a plethora of holistic benefits. Beyond its physical anti-inflammatory properties, German Chamomile holds a profound ability to soothe emotional inflammation, fostering calm and flexibility. It serves as a gentle guide in releasing control and digesting life's challenges, encouraging a courageous leap forward. This chamomile essence dissolves pent-up emotions, paving the way for personal growth by loosening...
May 05, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Black Pepper, an ancient spice originating from southern India, holds multifaceted significance. Beyond its culinary and medicinal uses, it symbolises a journey into the depths of self-discovery, challenging societal norms and revealing authenticity. Like its counterparts in the realm of black crystals, Black Pepper absorbs negative energies and protects against harm, while also encouraging personal accountability and empowerment. Through its essence, individuals are guided to unearth hidden asp...
Apr 30, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Angelica seed and Angelica root oils are derived from members of the Apiaceae family, also known as the parsley family. The most common essential oils come from the Angelica archangelica and Angelica sinesis. Angelica Root oil is particularly renowned for its ability to dispel overpowering or frenetic energies, fostering inner peace and tranquillity. It serves as a conduit to the angelic realms, facilitating connections with spiritual guidance and bringing blessings and luck. The oil is often ut...
Apr 22, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Valerian essential oil, distilled from the roots of the perennial valerian plant, encapsulates centuries of healing tradition and mystique. With its origins rooted in Europe and Asia and its widespread presence in North America, Valerian has long been revered for its medicinal and magical properties. Derived from the Latin word "valere," meaning "to be well," this oil embodies its namesake's promise of wellness. Its rich composition of sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenols lends it potent relaxing ...
Apr 14, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Throughout history, Yarrow has woven its way into human culture, medicine and mythos. Its presence dates back to ancient times, with evidence of its use found in Neanderthal burial caves. Known by various folk names like herbal militaris and knight’s milfoil, Yarrow holds a masculine energy at times. In Greek mythology, Yarrow is linked with Achilles, who used it for protection and healing during the Trojan War. In China, it played a role in divination with the I Ching, offering insights from th...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Laurel, with its pale yellow-green flowers and aromatic leaves, holds historical significance as it was named Daphne in ancient Greece, linked to the myth of Apollo and the laurel tree. Symbolising success and victory, laurel wreaths were fashioned by Apollo, associating the plant with high status. Utilising Laurel essential oil paves the path to success and immortality. Additionally, Laurel sheds light on the "bright shadow," unseen traits within yourself akin to admired qualities in others. It...
Mar 17, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Myrtle, originating from North Africa and Iran but now widespread throughout the Mediterranean, is a small evergreen bush cherished for its glossy bluey-green leaves, white blossoms and black berries. With roots tracing back to the Garden of Eden, its leaves have been prized since ancient times for their use in perfumery and food, yielding essential oil when steam-distilled. Associated with Aphrodite and symbolising youthfulness and beauty, myrtle played a significant role in ancient rituals, se...
Mar 16, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Rosemary, a resilient evergreen shrub with stunning blue to purple flowers, derives her name from the Latin words for 'dew' and 'sea', reflecting her natural habitat along Mediterranean coastlines. Utilised for over 2,500 years, Rosemary's essential oil, distilled from her flowers and leaves, holds invaluable therapeutic properties, particularly beneficial in combating modern lifestyle-induced ailments. Possessing a potent energy, Rosemary enhances memory and clarity amidst life's challenges, ea...
Mar 03, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Patchouli, derived from the leaves of a humble mint family herb, is a divisive scent known for its paradoxical effects. It can both stimulate and calm, making it suitable for various moods and situations. Beyond its association with 1960s counterculture, Patchouli holds magical properties, aiding in solitude and focus amidst chaos. It grounds users, fostering awareness of the body and sensual experiences, particularly in practices like yoga or meditation. Emotionally, it encourages confronting f...
Feb 28, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Marjoram, affectionately known as "mountain joy," exudes a soft, joyous energy captured in its essential oil through steam distillation of the leaves. Sacred to Aphrodite and Hymen, she enhances commitment, traditionally worn by newlyweds in the past. Marjoram invites love, laughter and togetherness, aiding in overcoming commitment fears and fostering deeper relationships. Her use in massage releases physical tension and promotes connection through touch. Marjoram honours the bond with Mother Ea...
Feb 18, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Peppermint, originating from the myth of the nymph Mentha, transformed into a plant by Pluto's jealous wife, Persephone, is now cultivated globally but is native to Europe and the Middle East, being a natural hybrid of spearmint and watermint. Its essential oil is derived from steam distillation of its leaves. Peppermint symbolizes clarity and vitality, aiding in dispelling confusion and providing direction. Used alongside Rosemary after dreams and meditation, it facilitates guidance. It signifi...
Feb 12, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Oudh essential oil, also known as agarwood or aloeswood oil, is a highly prized and luxurious aromatic oil derived from the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria trees. Renowned for its rich, woody scent with hints of earthiness and sweetness, Oudh has been used for centuries in traditional perfumery, incense and spiritual practices across Asia and the Middle East. Its complex aroma is often described as both exotic and deeply sensual, making it a sought-after ingredient in high-end fragrances and wel...
Feb 04, 2024•40 min•Ep. 43
Petitgrain, derived from the bitter orange tree, yields essential oils from its twigs, leaves, and blossoms, offering Petitgrain, Bitter Orange oil, and Neroli. Originally extracted from small, unripe fruits, now it's distilled from leaves and twigs due to fruit scarcity. Initially prominent in perfumery, it's now popular in aromatherapy for its calming effects, often likened to 'Lavender for men'. Linked to citrus oils symbolizing abundance, vitality, and success, Petitgrain signifies grounded ...
Jan 28, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Ginger, originating from southern China, grows with thick rhizome roots that yield a powerful essential oil. This oil is known for empowering qualities, providing physical and spiritual energy. It breaks victimhood attitudes, instilling confidence and courage to take control of one's life. Embracing responsibility as a creator of destiny, Ginger invites individuals to influence the direction of their lives, whether for financial prosperity, fulfilling love, or deeper spiritual connections. Come ...
Jan 15, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, originates from the Indian subcontinent and is widely cultivated in Southeast Asian tropics. Revered as the Queen of the Herbs, Tulsi holds significance in Hindu culture as a sacred plant, an avatar of Lakshmi the consort of god Vishnu. With upturned leaves reaching towards the sun, Tulsi is considered blessed by deities, symbolising divine origins and eternal blessings. Aligning with Tulsi is seen as a means to invite abundance, joy and prosperity. The plant's c...
Jan 07, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Basil, also known as Saint Joseph’s wort, originated from central Africa to Southeast Asia and was historically associated with death rituals. Despite its past, Basil has become a widely used culinary herb globally, and its essential oil is recognised for its warm and spicy aroma with various benefits in modern aromatherapy. According to ancient wisdom, Basil concentrates thoughts, offering focus in a world filled with distractions. Aligned with Basil, you can regain control, strengthen boundari...
Dec 31, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Bergamot, a hybrid of bitter orange and lemon, originally from the Canary Islands, thrived in Calabria, Italy, after Christopher Columbus introduced it. Bergamot is famed for being the key flavouring in Britain's Earl Grey tea. Cold-pressed bergamot rind yields an oil rich in linalool, akin to Lavender and Magnolia, inducing a serene joy. Bergamot dissolves anxiety, dispels fears and aligns with the Divine, fostering a state of bliss. It urges embracing uniqueness, rejecting comparison, and fost...
Dec 24, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Vetiver, a perennial grass akin to lemongrass and citronella, is not only valued for its essential oil extracted from its roots but also for its remarkable environmental contributions. The plant's dense root system acts as a natural shield against soil erosion, stabilizing terrain and promoting water retention. While the earthy scent of Vetiver's essential oil reconnects individuals with their core, emphasizing the importance of basic needs like nutritious foods, water, sleep, fresh air, and sun...
Dec 17, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Spikenard, a unique essential oil sourced through significant sacrifice in Nepal, holds the power to ground physical and emotional explosiveness. It aids in calming bodily disruptions like severe diarrhea, vomiting and skin issues, while also providing solace in times of trauma or shock, helping individuals recenter and move forward. It is particularly beneficial during transformative life events, such as leaving toxic relationships or making major lifestyle changes, offering support and reassur...
Dec 10, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 36
This episode explores Thyme benefits for people who are more sensitive. We will be talking about this essential oil’s properties, but more how it can be used as a holistic treatment for the body. Here are some other information to explore! We mention that since one of the principal constituents that creates Thyme essential oil benefits, especially as an antimicrobial, is carvacrol it is also worth watching our Oregano video. You can find the details to that here. https://youtu.be/8OAl5sJOXYQ Ada...
Dec 03, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 35
