The Herb, Spice & Resin Dictionary

• ✦Enlightenment
• ✦Wealth
• ✦Deep meditation
• ✦Transcending ego

Holistic · Known as 'Wood of the Gods,' formed when the tree is infected with a specific mold.

Burning · Complex, animalic, woody, and sweet; the most expensive scent in the world.

Caution · Extremely rare and often illegally traded; ensure CITES certification.

• ✦Breaking hexes
• ✦Overcoming fear
• ✦Restful sleep
• ✦Warding

Holistic · Used in tea for its astringent properties and to calm the mind.

Burning · Apricot-like and dry; excellent for protective smoke rituals.

• ✦Generating energy
• ✦Determination and courage
• ✦Money drawing
• ✦Healing luck

Holistic · Combining flavors of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg, it is used to warm the body.

Burning · A robust, multi-faceted spicy aroma that provides a significant energetic boost.

• ✦High ritual
• ✦Elevating a blend
• ✦Deep meditation
• ✦Offerings

Holistic · The rare aromatic heartwood resin of temple incense — dark, sweet, faintly leathery.

Burning · Use sparingly. Rewards low, patient heat.

• ✦Warmth and comfort
• ✦Sensuality
• ✦Prosperity
• ✦Softening a harsh blend

Holistic · Most 'amber' sold as resin is a labdanum-benzoin-vanilla compound, not fossil amber.

Burning · Melts fast and sweet. Low heat, small pinch.

• ✦Breaking stagnation
• ✦Clearing obstacles
• ✦Clarity
• ✦Invocation

Holistic · Historically used as an expectorant for chronic bronchitis and asthma.

Burning · Pungent and slightly bitter, similar to galbanum but more medicinal.

• ✦Guardian protection, especially of women and children
• ✦Breaking hexes
• ✦Blessing a home
• ✦Strength in grief

Holistic · A warming bitter for digestion and cold constitutions.

Burning · Musky-green and slightly medicinal.

Caution · Avoid in pregnancy and with blood thinners.

• ✦Powerful protection
• ✦Exorcism
• ✦Divine inspiration
• ✦Healing

Holistic · Known as the 'Root of the Holy Ghost,' it has long been used to support digestion.

Burning · Musky, peppery, and earthy smoke that is considered highly sacred.

• ✦Warding off nightmares
• ✦Purifying a bed or bedroom
• ✦Calling helpful spirits
• ✦Psychic clarity

Holistic · A gentle carminative tea for gas and colic.

Burning · Sweet liquorice. Blends kindly with star anise and benzoin.

• ✦Protection while sleeping
• ✦Warding off the evil eye
• ✦Youthful energy
• ✦Psychic visions

Holistic · Long used as a digestive aid and to sweeten the breath after meals.

Burning · Sweet licorice-like aroma that is light, airy, and very uplifting.

• ✦Love
• ✦Fertility
• ✦Abundance
• ✦Youth

Holistic · Symbol of immortality and the harvest in many cultures.

Burning · Sweet, fruity, and very pleasant smoke.

• ✦Exorcism
• ✦Banishing
• ✦Protection
• ✦Warding off spirits

Holistic · Known as 'Hing' in cooking, it is used to aid digestion and prevent gas.

Burning · Extremely pungent and sulfurous; smells like rotten onions but very effective for banishing.

Caution · Store in an airtight container; the smell permeates everything.

• ✦Physical stamina
• ✦Mental resilience
• ✦Stress reduction
• ✦Longevity

Holistic · A premier adaptogen in Ayurveda, known for its ability to 'give the strength of a horse'.

Burning · Earthy and slightly horse-like (hence the name) but grounding and sturdy.

• ✦Strength
• ✦Confidence
• ✦Grounding
• ✦Steadfastness

Holistic · The oil is used to stimulate circulation and calm anxiety.

Burning · Deeply woody, warm, and balsamic with a hint of sweetness.

• ✦Grounding
• ✦Nature connection
• ✦Practicality
• ✦Cleansing

Holistic · A sustainable alternative to Indian sandalwood, used for its antimicrobial properties.

Burning · Dryer, woodier, and less creamy than Santalum album, but very grounding.

• ✦Renewal and hope
• ✦Winter and solstice work
• ✦Clearing grief
• ✦Blessing a new season

Holistic · Steam-inhaled for congestion; the smell of cold clean air.

Burning · Needles and resin both burn sweet and green.

• ✦Wealth and money
• ✦Love and sympathy
• ✦Exorcism
• ✦Steadying the heart

Holistic · Known as a 'warming' herb, often used in baths to stimulate the spirit.

Burning · Spicy and clove-like; said to draw prosperity to the household.

• ✦Wishes written and burned
• ✦Victory and recognition
• ✦Prophecy
• ✦Protection

Holistic · A digestive in the stockpot; the leaf of the oracle at Delphi.

Burning · Write on a whole leaf, burn it, let the smoke carry it.

• ✦Victory and success
• ✦Psychic visions
• ✦Protection
• ✦Wish-granting

Holistic · Traditionally used in poultices and as a warming digestive tea.

Burning · Rich, spicy, and resinous; used for divination by watching the smoke.

• ✦Luck and money — the old New Year candle
• ✦Household prosperity
• ✦Grounding good fortune

Holistic · Astringent bark used traditionally for sore throats.

Burning · Faint and waxy; better in candles than on charcoal.

• ✦Purification
• ✦Prosperity
• ✦Calming anger in a household
• ✦Fixing a scent so it lingers

Holistic · Friar's balsam — inhaled in steam for coughs for centuries.

Burning · Pure vanilla-amber smoke. The great fixative of loose incense.

• ✦Luxury
• ✦Beauty
• ✦Sensuality
• ✦Peace

Holistic · The finest grade of benzoin, highly prized in perfumery for its fixative qualities.

Burning · Delicate and intensely vanilla-like; the sweetest of all resins.

• ✦Business success
• ✦Purification
• ✦Focus
• ✦Lifting mood

Holistic · Used in Friar's Balsam for respiratory relief and skin health.

Burning · Warm, sweet, and balsamic, with a hint of burnt sugar and cinnamon.

• ✦Money drawing
• ✦Success in work
• ✦Lifting a heavy mood
• ✦Clearing a stale room

Holistic · The scent of Earl Grey; uplifting in aromatherapy.

Burning · Dried peel burns bright and fast. Use as an accent.

Caution · Photosensitising on skin.

• ✦Renewal
• ✦Protection of children
• ✦Cleansing
• ✦New starts

Holistic · Contains methyl salicylate, used in traditional wintergreen-scented rubs.

Burning · Bright, papery, and sweet, like a crackling winter fire.

• ✦Grounding after ritual
• ✦Protective barriers
• ✦Shadow work
• ✦Endurance

Holistic · A smoky, camphoraceous spice used in hearty savory dishes for its deep flavor.

Burning · Deeply smoky and resinous scent, excellent for grounding and deep meditation.

• ✦Protection from enemies
• ✦Confusion spells
• ✦Mental alertness
• ✦Clearing obstacles

Holistic · Used in traditional poultices to bring blood to the surface and warm the skin.

Burning · Extremely pungent and sharp; use sparingly as the smoke can be irritating to the eyes.

Caution · The smoke is a respiratory irritant; burn in a well-ventilated area.

• ✦Protection from negativity
• ✦Banishing jealousy
• ✦Exorcism
• ✦Inner strength

Holistic · A universal stimulant in kitchen medicine, used to 'fire up' the digestion.

Burning · Sharp, hot, and biting smoke that effectively 'burns off' negative energy.

• ✦Enlightenment
• ✦Divine connection
• ✦Sleep and dreams
• ✦Euphoria

Holistic · Steeped in wine or tea for its mild psychoactive and relaxing qualities.

Burning · Exotic, floral, and slightly spicy; induces a meditative state.

• ✦Psychic opening
• ✦Concentration
• ✦Energy clearing
• ✦Calming the mind

Holistic · Amazonian resin used for respiratory issues and mental focus.

Burning · Unique and complex: notes of pine, citrus, and a hint of fresh water.

• ✦Protection from negativity
• ✦Warding off spells
• ✦Healing skin issues
• ✦Stability

Holistic · Deep-reaching root used in folk practice to clear the skin and detoxify.

Burning · Dense, earthy, and slightly sweet smoke that feels very protective.

• ✦Luck and money
• ✦Control and persuasion
• ✦Healing
• ✦Protection

Holistic · Also known as Sweet Flag; used in traditional medicine for digestive support.

Burning · Warm, spicy, and woody scent that is very pleasant and stabilizing.

Caution · For aromatic or external use only; contains compounds not suitable for ingestion.

• ✦Sun blessings
• ✦Legal matters and fair judgement
• ✦Dream work
• ✦Comfort in grief

Holistic · The finest skin-healing flower — infused oil and salve for cuts, chapping and rash.

Burning · Best infused rather than burned.

• ✦Solar energy
• ✦Prophetic dreams
• ✦Legal matters
• ✦Strength and protection

Holistic · Widely used in salves and oils to soothe and mend the skin.

Burning · Mild and slightly resinous; burns slowly with a warm, golden scent.

• ✦Prevention of theft
• ✦Memory enhancement
• ✦Attracting a lover
• ✦Protection of children

Holistic · Traditionally used to season breads and help with the digestion of heavy foods.

Burning · Sharp, distinctive, and slightly peppery smoke that clears mental fog.

• ✦Love and desire
• ✦Eloquence
• ✦Courage in speech
• ✦Sweetening a difficult conversation

Holistic · A digestive and breath-freshener; warming without heat.

Burning · Crush the pod. Bright, green, resinous.

• ✦Protection
• ✦Cleansing
• ✦Warding off spirits
• ✦Calm

Holistic · Traditionally used in flavoring vermouth and as a digestive tonic.

Burning · Smells like musk and tobacco when burned; often used in traditional floor washes.

• ✦Business success
• ✦Lust and passion spells
• ✦Physical strength
• ✦Fire magic

Holistic · The common pungent kitchen cinnamon, historically valued for its stimulating properties.

Burning · Pungent and spicy smoke that is more aggressive and cleansing than Ceylon varieties.

• ✦Cat magic
• ✦Happiness
• ✦Love and beauty
• ✦Sleep

Holistic · A gentle tea for children and adults to soothe an upset stomach or mind.

Burning · Smells like minty grass; creates a joyful and playful energy.

• ✦Home protection and blessing
• ✦Prayer smoke
• ✦Courage
• ✦Clearing after illness

Holistic · Burned across many traditions to purify air and lift the spirit.

Burning · Dry, warm, pencil-shaving sweetness.

• ✦House blessing
• ✦Repelling ill will
• ✦Prosperity
• ✦Grounding a blend

Holistic · Also keeps moths from the linens — the practical half of the magic.

Burning · Steady and dry. A good bulking wood for loose blends.

• ✦Wealth drawing
• ✦Protection from negativity
• ✦Psychic awareness
• ✦Spiritual healing

Holistic · A warmer, sweeter 'true' cinnamon used traditionally to support digestive comfort.

Burning · Sweet, woody, and intensely comforting scent that raises the vibration of a home.

• ✦Gentle luck and money
• ✦Calming a fraught house
• ✦Sleep and children's blessings
• ✦Washing hands before games of chance

Holistic · The most-loved calming tea in the world; also a skin wash for irritation.

Burning · Sweet apple-hay smoke.

• ✦Attracting money
• ✦Sleep and meditation
• ✦Removing curses
• ✦Gentle purification

Holistic · The classic evening tea for relaxation and a soothing wash for irritated skin.

Burning · Smells like sweet hay and apples; very gentle and calming to the atmosphere.

Caution · Avoid if you have a known allergy to the Asteraceae (daisy) family.

• ✦Romance
• ✦Divination
• ✦Kindness
• ✦New love

Holistic · Used for its beautiful grain and association with the sweetness of life.

Burning · Rich, fruity, and slightly heavy scent.

• ✦Speed and power in a working
• ✦Prosperity and money drawing
• ✦Passion
• ✦Protection

Holistic · Warming; studied for blood sugar. A pinch lifts any tea.

Burning · Scorches easily — mix with resin, keep the heat low.

• ✦Prosperity
• ✦Success
• ✦Speeding up results
• ✦Psychic power

Holistic · A warming spice used to stimulate circulation and aid digestion.

Burning · Spicy, hot, and sweet; unmistakable and energizing.

Caution · The smoke can be irritating to the eyes and lungs in large amounts.

• ✦Money and wealth
• ✦Love
• ✦Power
• ✦Wisdom

Holistic · Also known as Five Finger Grass; used in baths and washes for luck.

Burning · Mild and slightly sweet; brings a sense of traditional luck to the home.

• ✦Stopping gossip
• ✦Attracting money
• ✦Banishing hostility
• ✦Friendship and warmth

Holistic · Numbing eugenol — the old toothache remedy.

Burning · Powerful and hot. Two or three cloves is plenty.

• ✦Exorcism of negative spirits
• ✦Stopping gossip
• ✦Money drawing
• ✦Purifying the aura

Holistic · Used traditionally as a topical numbing agent for teeth and as a strong digestive stimulant.

Burning · Strong, spicy, and medicinal smoke that effectively drives away unwanted influences.

• ✦Speed and urgency in a working
• ✦Grounding after spirit work
• ✦Offerings to the dead
• ✦Breaking lethargy

Holistic · Beyond the obvious — grounds make a fine scrub and a good garden amendment.

Burning · Roasted grounds smoulder dark and bitter-sweet. A pinch, no more.

• ✦Safe travel
• ✦Money
• ✦Healing bones
• ✦Rooting

Holistic · Known as 'knit-bone,' used in external poultices for minor injuries.

Burning · Deep and earthy smoke; used for grounding and stability.

Caution · For external use only; contains alkaloids that can be harmful to the liver if ingested.

• ✦Safe travel
• ✦Money protection
• ✦Stability
• ✦Healing of bones

Holistic · Commonly called 'knitbone' in folk tradition for its use in poultices.

Burning · Heavy, earthy smoke; primarily used for its symbolic connection to mending and stability.

Caution · External use only. Contains alkaloids that may be harmful to the liver if ingested.

• ✦Love spells
• ✦Health protection
• ✦Security in the home
• ✦Peace between partners

Holistic · A cooling spice in traditional medicine, used to balance digestive heat.

Burning · Warm, nutty, and slightly citrusy smoke that promotes a sense of harmony.

• ✦Clairvoyance
• ✦Attracting a lover
• ✦Self-knowledge
• ✦Humility

Holistic · Used as a gentle eye wash (hydrosol) or in tea for its cooling nature.

Burning · Mild and almost scentless; mostly used for its vivid blue color in blends.

• ✦Protection from theft
• ✦Fidelity and constancy
• ✦Exorcism
• ✦Stability

Holistic · A staple culinary spice known for its warming effects on the digestive system.

Burning · Heavy, earthy, and pungent aroma that feels very protective and solid.

• ✦Grief and funeral rites
• ✦Comfort in loss
• ✦Protection of the dead
• ✦Endings done well

Holistic · Astringent and steadying; used for circulation in aromatherapy.

Burning · Dry, dark green, quietly mournful.

• ✦West African ceremonial use
• ✦Blessing
• ✦Grief work
• ✦Ancestral offerings

Holistic · Softer and sweeter than sacra, with a honeyed edge.

Burning · Melts readily. Beautiful under a resin blend as a base note.

• ✦Lust and passion
• ✦Visions
• ✦Relaxation
• ✦Astral travel

Holistic · Traditionally enjoyed as a tea or liqueur for its relaxing and uplifting properties.

Burning · Sweet and woodsy; produces a mild, pleasant smoke often used in love spells.

• ✦Lifting depression
• ✦Clarity
• ✦Light-bearing
• ✦Focusing the will

Holistic · Used in varnishes and traditional incense to bring 'light' to a room.

Burning · A very bright, light, and airy scent that reminds one of lemons and pine.

• ✦Calling spirits
• ✦Wishes on the seed head
• ✦Divination
• ✦Welcoming change

Holistic · A liver and digestive bitter; roasted root makes a coffee substitute.

Burning · Roasted root smoulders warm and earthy.

• ✦Divination
• ✦Calling spirits
• ✦Wish magic
• ✦Resilience

Holistic · A classic bitter tonic for the liver and digestive system in herbal tradition.

Burning · Smells like toasted grain or coffee when roasted; earthy and grounding when raw.

• ✦Ancestor offerings
• ✦Grounding heavy work
• ✦Protection of a home
• ✦Closing a rite

Holistic · Older, darker resin — smokier and more earthen than the gold.

Burning · Long, slow burn. Good as the base of a ceremony blend.

• ✦Wealth and prosperity
• ✦Lust and attraction
• ✦Keeping children safe
• ✦Sleep aid

Holistic · Known as 'gripe water' ingredient, used traditionally to soothe upset infants.

Burning · A mild, familiar kitchen scent that brings a sense of domestic peace.

• ✦Power and potency — amplifies any working
• ✦Strong protection
• ✦Banishing
• ✦Love drawing

Holistic · Used as a wound sealant in South American practice; the sap really does run red.

Burning · Sharp and slightly bitter alone. Best as a small accent in a blend.

• ✦Strengthening spells
• ✦Endurance
• ✦Protection
• ✦Offerings

Holistic · A popular herb used to support the body's natural defenses.

Burning · Woody and somewhat floral; used to add 'power' to other herbs.

• ✦Protection
• ✦Exorcism
• ✦Healing
• ✦Honoring the Elder Mother

Holistic · Every part of the tree is used in folk medicine, but respect must be shown to the tree spirit.

Burning · Strong, slightly acrid smoke that is traditionally used for banishing.

Caution · Folklore warns never to burn elder wood unless for specific ritual protection.

• ✦Blessing and protection of the household
• ✦Fae work
• ✦Funeral rites
• ✦Warding a threshold

Holistic · A classic cold-and-fever tea alongside peppermint and yarrow.

Burning · Traditionally the elder is never burned without asking the tree first.

Caution · Raw berries, bark and leaf are toxic.

• ✦Blessing a new home
• ✦Warding evil
• ✦Healing
• ✦Beauty

Holistic · Used in syrups and teas for seasonal support and skin washes.

Burning · Sweet, light, and airy; associated with the realm of the Fae.

• ✦Sharpening psychic vision
• ✦Love charms
• ✦Protection while traveling
• ✦Grief work

Holistic · Traditionally used to support the lungs and as a digestive bitter.

Burning · Smells of violets and camphor when burned; clearing and spiritually opening.

• ✦Clarity of mind
• ✦New beginnings
• ✦Spiritual awakening
• ✦Mental focus

Holistic · A fresh, lemony resin used in skincare for its rejuvenating properties.

Burning · Smells like a mix of citrus and fennel with a bright, clean smoke.

• ✦Protection from authorities
• ✦Strength and longevity
• ✦Confidence
• ✦Purification

Holistic · A classic carminative herb used to ease bloating and support digestion.

Burning · Sweeter and more herbaceous than anise, creating a clean and bright atmosphere.

• ✦Attracting money
• ✦Household prosperity
• ✦Increasing libido
• ✦Physical strength

Holistic · A maple-scented seed used in folk tradition to support breastfeeding mothers.

Burning · Smells strongly of maple syrup when heated, creating a cozy, prosperous vibe.

• ✦Protection against accidents
• ✦Health
• ✦Inner peace
• ✦Clarifying

Holistic · Traditionally used in teas to support head comfort and balance.

Burning · Bitter and daisy-like; effective for clearing 'heavy' emotions.

Caution · Can cause mouth sores if the fresh leaf is chewed.

• ✦Healing
• ✦Calmness
• ✦Ancestral connection
• ✦Strength

Holistic · The resin is often called 'Canada Balsam' and used for its soothing, pine-like aroma.

Burning · Sweet, green, and woody; it smells exactly like a Christmas tree.

• ✦Consecration and prayer
• ✦Raising the vibration of a room
• ✦Meditation and trance
• ✦Banishing heaviness

Holistic · Boswellic acids are studied for inflammation. The smoke has been used for millennia to steady breath and focus.

Burning · The backbone of most blends. Slow, bright, lemony-balsamic on low heat.

• ✦Solar connection
• ✦Focus
• ✦Sacred space
• ✦Lifting spirits

Holistic · The classic Frankincense of the Bible, used for thousands of years in healing and prayer.

Burning · The iconic scent of church incense: lemony, balsamic, and clean.

• ✦Beauty rituals
• ✦Harmony
• ✦Upper chakras
• ✦Prosperity

Holistic · Known as 'Maydi' or the King of Frankincense, often chewed for oral health.

Burning · Deeply balsamic and peppery, without the citrus notes of other varieties.

• ✦Grounding
• ✦Night magic
• ✦Introspection
• ✦Protection

Holistic · A dark resin that seeps naturally from the tree, used to calm the spirit.

Burning · Heavy, dark, and earthy with a surprising pine-like finish.

• ✦Deep meditation
• ✦Solar energy
• ✦Higher consciousness
• ✦Exorcism

Holistic · Sourced from Ethiopia and Sudan, often used in religious ceremonies for its sweet notes.

Burning · Sweet and citrusy with strong hints of orange and honey.

• ✦Protection while traveling
• ✦Winning in court
• ✦Double-action hex breaking
• ✦Lust

Holistic · Often called 'Low John' in hoodoo; a sharper, more citrusy relative of ginger.

Burning · Ginger-like but with a distinct pine and citrus top note.

• ✦Temple incense (one of the biblical four)
• ✦Cutting through stagnation
• ✦Truth-telling
• ✦Green magic

Holistic · Fiercely green — crushed stem, pepper and pine. Wakes a room up.

Burning · Very strong. A crumb at a time inside a larger blend.

• ✦Cleansing and wisdom
• ✦Longevity charms
• ✦Grief work
• ✦Setting a room right

Holistic · Gargled for sore throats for centuries; drying and antiseptic.

Burning · The respectful European alternative to white sage.

Caution · Avoid heavy use while nursing.

• ✦Wisdom
• ✦Granting wishes
• ✦Longevity
• ✦Cleansing ritual tools

Holistic · Traditionally used as a gargle for the throat and a tea to support digestion.

Burning · Earthy and pungent; less intense than its desert cousins but deeply grounding.

Caution · Avoid large amounts during breastfeeding as it may dry up milk supply.

• ✦Speeding up spells
• ✦Passion and desire
• ✦Personal power
• ✦Success

Holistic · A world-renowned remedy for nausea and warming the body's 'digestive fire'.

Burning · Fresh, spicy, and sharp smoke that quickly energizes a space.

• ✦Vitality and vigor
• ✦Love and desire
• ✦Wish magic
• ✦Mental brilliance

Holistic · Regarded as a 'cure-all' in many traditions, used to restore energy and focus.

Burning · Sweet and bittersweet earthy smoke that is immediately clarifying.

• ✦Enlightenment
• ✦Divine communication
• ✦Success in all things
• ✦Good fortune

Holistic · A West African spice related to ginger, used traditionally to warm the stomach.

Burning · Exquisite spicy scent with notes of jasmine, hazelnut, and citrus.

• ✦Love and lust
• ✦Mental clarity
• ✦Softening the heart
• ✦Eloquence in speech

Holistic · Prized in Ayurveda for balancing digestion and refreshing the breath.

Burning · Exotic, floral, and slightly eucalyptus-like smoke that opens the heart and mind.

• ✦Endurance
• ✦Victory
• ✦Protection
• ✦Healing

Holistic · Called 'Lignum Vitae' or Wood of Life, used historically for joint pain.

Burning · Smells like a blend of tea leaves, roses, and honeyed smoke.

• ✦Removing obstacles
• ✦Purification in Vedic rites
• ✦Protection
• ✦Healing work

Holistic · A cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, traditionally for joints and cholesterol.

Burning · Warm, dusty-sweet, slightly bitter. Grounds a resin blend.

• ✦Neutralizing negativity
• ✦Binding
• ✦Stability
• ✦Offerings

Holistic · A natural stabilizer used in foods, inks, and to soothe inflamed membranes.

Burning · Almost odorless on its own; mostly used as a binder for incense sticks.

• ✦Binding
• ✦Shape-shifting
• ✦Invisibility
• ✦Dreams

Holistic · Used to make a paste for incense cones and as a dietary fiber.

Burning · Produces very little scent; primarily a structural component for incense makers.

• ✦Heart protection
• ✦Fae magic
• ✦Hope
• ✦Boundaries

Holistic · Associated with the heart; berries and flowers are used in folk tonics.

Burning · Hot and clean burning with a faint floral sweetness.

• ✦Good luck
• ✦Solitude
• ✦Protection
• ✦Rain-making

Holistic · Traditionally used in brewing and as a soothing bath herb.

Burning · Musty and honey-sweet; brings a sense of the wild hills into the home.

• ✦Passion and attraction
• ✦Divination
• ✦Independence and self-love
• ✦Beauty work

Holistic · Tart, vitamin-rich tea traditionally taken for blood pressure.

Burning · Better as a tea or a bath than as smoke.

• ✦Lust
• ✦Divination
• ✦Prophetic dreams
• ✦Attracting a lover

Holistic · A tart, vitamin-C rich tea that is cooling in hot weather.

Burning · Berry-like and slightly acidic; adds a vibrant energy to incense blends.

• ✦Deep sleep
• ✦Healing rituals
• ✦Removing stress
• ✦Ending bad habits

Holistic · Used in sleep pillows and teas for its profound sedative qualities.

Burning · Distinctively bitter and yeasty; used to induce heavy relaxation.

• ✦Ritual purification — the biblical cleansing herb
• ✦Washing a house after conflict
• ✦Removing guilt
• ✦Protection

Holistic · A warming tea for coughs and congestion.

Burning · Camphorous and clean; excellent in a floor wash.

Caution · Avoid in pregnancy and with epilepsy.

• ✦Purification of the soul
• ✦Forgiveness
• ✦Warding the home
• ✦Cleansing altars

Holistic · Used as a tea for respiratory support and added to baths for ritual cleansing.

Burning · Camphorous and minty; one of the most powerful herbs for ritual purification.

Caution · Avoid during pregnancy.

• ✦Love and passion
• ✦Wealth
• ✦Prophetic dreams
• ✦Spirituality

Holistic · Added to tea and baths for its intoxicating and mood-lifting fragrance.

Burning · Intense, sweet, and heavenly floral; perfect for evening rituals.

• ✦Vitality
• ✦Inner strength
• ✦Protection
• ✦Success

Holistic · Also known as South American Amber when fossilized, used for bark tea.

Burning · Sweet, heavy, and very bright; similar to pine but more robust.

• ✦Undoing what harmed you
• ✦Soothing after conflict
• ✦Water blessings

Holistic · The classic field remedy for poison ivy and stinging nettle — crushed fresh, or infused in oil.

Burning · Not an incense herb. Use as an oil or a wash.

Caution · External use only.

• ✦Purification of sickrooms
• ✦Warding off ill intent
• ✦Breaking a run of bad luck
• ✦Love and vitality charms

Holistic · Warming and diuretic in folk practice; the berry that gives gin its name. Used in steam for tight chests.

Burning · Crush before burning. Sharp resinous pine smoke that clears a room quickly.

Caution · Not for pregnancy or kidney complaints.

• ✦Smoke cleansing
• ✦Blessing a new home
• ✦Protection of animals and barns
• ✦Healing work

Holistic · Burned in old European and Tibetan practice to purify air in a sickroom.

Burning · Crackles and sparks. Burn a small pinch at a time.

• ✦Ancestry
• ✦Ancient wisdom
• ✦Wealth
• ✦Protection

Holistic · Fossilized resin from New Zealand, traditionally used for lighting and tattooing.

Burning · A very clear, clean resinous scent with a sweet, balsamic undertone.

• ✦Grounding a spirit-heavy working
• ✦Sensuality
• ✦Ancient and ancestral rites
• ✦Amber accords

Holistic · Once combed from the wool of goats that grazed the rockrose. Dark, leathery, animalic.

Burning · Very sticky. Use tiny amounts on low heat.

• ✦Peace in a house
• ✦Restful sleep
• ✦Love and gentleness
• ✦Cleansing without harshness

Holistic · The best-studied calming herb there is — tea, oil, or a sprig under the pillow.

Burning · Sweet and hay-like when burned; softer as an infusion or sachet.

• ✦Peace and tranquility
• ✦Restful sleep
• ✦Longevity
• ✦Attracting love
• ✦Clarity of mind

Holistic · Traditionally used in sachets for linen and infused into baths to soothe the spirit.

Burning · Fragrant, sweet, and floral when burned; best used in small amounts on charcoal.

Caution · Generally safe, but avoid concentrated oil during early pregnancy.

• ✦Easing anxiety
• ✦Success in business
• ✦Healing broken hearts
• ✦Social grace

Holistic · A gentle 'gladdening' herb used in tea to lift the spirits and soothe the nerves.

Burning · Light and citrusy, though the fresh herb loses much of its scent when dried and burned.

• ✦Beauty and attraction
• ✦Purification
• ✦Youthfulness
• ✦Stopping gossip

Holistic · A delicious tea herb known for its bright, uplifting citrus flavor.

Burning · Very pleasant, light, and lemony; refreshes the energy of a room.

• ✦Psychic powers
• ✦Removing obstacles
• ✦Communication
• ✦Lust

Holistic · Used in baths for energy and in tea to support digestion.

Burning · Crisp and citrusy; excellent for clearing away 'mental cobwebs'.

• ✦Dominatory magic
• ✦Compelling others
• ✦Love and fidelity
• ✦Soothing conflict

Holistic · Extremely sweet root used in teas to soothe the throat and mucous membranes.

Burning · Sweet and woodsy aroma, though the sweetness is less apparent when burned.

Caution · May raise blood pressure if consumed regularly.

• ✦Intense energy boost
• ✦Deep cleansing
• ✦Ancestral work
• ✦Breaking hexes

Holistic · An ancient relative of black pepper, prized in Ayurveda for its potent warming qualities.

Burning · More complex than black pepper, with a woody, sweet, and fiery aroma.

• ✦Mental clarity
• ✦Focus and concentration
• ✦Psychic development
• ✦Intellectual growth

Holistic · The lacy outer covering of the nutmeg seed, possessing a more delicate and floral flavor.

Burning · Lighter and more citrusy than nutmeg, excellent for mental stimulation and clarity.

• ✦Mental clarity
• ✦Communication
• ✦Creativity
• ✦New ideas

Holistic · Used widely in varnishes and as a scenting agent in soaps.

Burning · Soft, sweet, and lemony; very pleasant and light.

• ✦Softening hard hearts
• ✦Protection during astral travel
• ✦Spirit summoning
• ✦Healing

Holistic · Highly mucilaginous root used in folk medicine to soothe all irritated membranes.

Burning · Sweet, faint, and comforting smoke that is very gentle.

• ✦Divination
• ✦Psychic manifestation
• ✦Protection
• ✦Lucid dreaming

Holistic · Traditionally chewed as a 'tears of Chios' gum for oral health and digestion.

Burning · Light, balsamic, and slightly piney; it burns with a very pure, ethereal scent.

• ✦Sacred ceremony
• ✦Offerings
• ✦Purification
• ✦Heart opening

Holistic · A holy resin of the Maya and Aztecs, used to carry prayers to the gods.

Burning · Deeply piney and fresh, creating thick white clouds of smoke.

• ✦Offerings to spirits and land
• ✦Cleansing
• ✦Prayer and ceremony
• ✦Opening a ritual

Holistic · The copal of Mesoamerican temple smoke — bright, citric, clean.

Burning · Melts to a golden bead. Low heat keeps it sweet.

• ✦Happiness
• ✦Love and marriage
• ✦Success
• ✦Peace at gatherings

Holistic · A cooling herb often used in tea to support stomach comfort.

Burning · Sweet and almond-like; traditionally strewn on floors to sweeten the air.

Caution · Contains salicylates; avoid if allergic to aspirin.

• ✦Prophetic dreams
• ✦Scrying and divination
• ✦Cleansing a space or a threshold
• ✦Protection while travelling

Holistic · Traditionally taken as a bitter tea for sluggish digestion and used in dream pillows. Long associated with the menstrual cycle and with rest.

Burning · Burns fast and green-smelling. Lovely loose on charcoal or bound into a bundle.

Caution · Avoid in pregnancy. Related to ragweed — may irritate allergy-prone lungs.

• ✦Courage in the dark
• ✦Graveyard work
• ✦Protection from nightmares
• ✦Hag-taper — a wick for candles

Holistic · The lung herb — a soft tea for dry coughs, strained well to remove the fine hairs.

Burning · Soft and mild; the classic base for a smoking blend.

• ✦Warding off nightmares
• ✦Protection from wild animals
• ✦Courage
• ✦Ancestor work

Holistic · The leaves were traditionally smoked for respiratory comfort or used in ear oils.

Burning · Soft and mild; the stalks were once used as torches in ritual processions.

• ✦Grief and funeral rites
• ✦Ancestor work
• ✦Sealing and binding a working
• ✦Deep protection

Holistic · Antiseptic in traditional mouth rinses and salves. Bitter, medicinal, unmistakable.

Burning · Dense and smoky; pair with frankincense so it does not overwhelm.

• ✦Sending back what was sent
• ✦Protection
• ✦Courage in confrontation
• ✦Breaking a curse

Holistic · One of the most nutritious tonics in herbalism — iron, minerals, spring greens.

Burning · Green and sharp; more often used dried in a sachet.

• ✦Exorcism
• ✦Boundaries
• ✦Lust
• ✦Physical strength

Holistic · A nutrient-rich tonic tea used to support energy and vitality.

Burning · Strong and 'green' smelling; used to send negativity back to its source.

• ✦Luck — carried whole in the pocket
• ✦Money drawing
• ✦Fidelity charms
• ✦Clairvoyance

Holistic · A warming kitchen spice; a pinch in warm milk is the old sleep remedy.

Burning · Grate a little. Sweet and heady.

Caution · Toxic in large doses. Keep to pinches.

• ✦Good luck in gambling
• ✦Health maintenance
• ✦Fidelity in relationships
• ✦Legal success

Holistic · A comforting culinary spice used in small amounts to soothe the stomach and aid sleep.

Burning · Heavy, sweet, and slightly musky aroma that encourages a sense of stability.

• ✦Strength
• ✦Longevity
• ✦Justice
• ✦Stability

Holistic · Bark and wood are rich in tannins, used traditionally as an astringent.

Burning · Solid, dependable, and traditional campfire scent.

• ✦Love and attraction
• ✦Sweetening a working
• ✦Peaceful sleep
• ✦Warming a cold house

Holistic · Sweet myrrh — softer, balsamic, with a lavender-honey warmth.

Burning · Melts fast and sticks to the charcoal. A little goes far.

• ✦Love drawing
• ✦Fixing a spell in place
• ✦Attraction and charm
• ✦Divination powders

Holistic · The great perfumer's fixative — violet-scented after years of drying.

Burning · Powdered into a blend, it holds every other scent together.

Caution · Dust can irritate the lungs.

• ✦Love attraction
• ✦Fixing scents
• ✦Divination
• ✦Connecting with the feminine

Holistic · The dried rhizome of the iris; historically used in perfumery and as a fixative.

Burning · Delicate, violet-like floral scent that is light and ethereal.

• ✦Clearing after conflict
• ✦Blessing
• ✦Invitation of good fortune
• ✦Lifting a low mood

Holistic · Sweet, milky, citrus-pine. Traditionally only fallen wood is harvested, after years on the forest floor.

Burning · Light the tip, let it flame, blow out and let it smoulder.

Caution · Buy only sustainably gathered fallen wood.

• ✦Blending base
• ✦Sprinkling on charcoal
• ✦Rolling cones and sticks
• ✦Dressing candles

Holistic · Ground fallen wood — the easiest way to carry palo santo through a whole blend.

Burning · Scorches quickly. Mix with resin and burn low.

• ✦Concentrated blessing
• ✦Ritual opening
• ✦Clearing dense energy
• ✦Anointing charcoal

Holistic · The pure sap of the wood — everything palo santo does, more so.

Burning · Tiny pinch, low heat. Sweeter and creamier than the stick.

• ✦Peace in the home
• ✦Emotional balance
• ✦Sound sleep
• ✦Spiritual grounding

Holistic · Commonly taken as a tea to quiet the mind before sleep.

Burning · Soft and floral smoke that promotes a serene and quiet atmosphere.

• ✦Money and abundance
• ✦Sensuality
• ✦Grounding a floaty working
• ✦Fertility of all kinds

Holistic · Skin-soothing in oil; the scent deepens for decades.

Burning · Dark, damp-earth sweetness. Steadies a bright blend.

• ✦Clearing and refreshing a room
• ✦Healing work
• ✦Money drawing
• ✦Waking a sluggish mind

Holistic · The go-to for nausea, headache and heavy digestion.

Burning · Sharp and clean; best fresh, in tea, or as a wash.

• ✦Purification
• ✦Mental stimulation
• ✦Prosperity
• ✦Sleep protection

Holistic · Renowned as a tea for cooling the body and settling an uneasy stomach.

Burning · Sharp and cooling; the smoke feels bright and mentally awakening.

• ✦Love spells
• ✦Sensual attraction
• ✦Prosperity
• ✦Comfort

Holistic · Used to treat dry skin and as a flavoring in cough syrups.

Burning · Smells strongly of vanilla and cinnamon; very sweet and comforting.

Caution · Can cause skin sensitization or allergic reactions in some individuals.

• ✦Shadow work
• ✦Banishing
• ✦Deep grounding
• ✦Sealing a boundary

Holistic · The darkest of the copals, verging on tar and cocoa.

Burning · Very smoky. One small piece is plenty.

• ✦Cleansing
• ✦Prosperity and health
• ✦Grounding in winter rites
• ✦Protection

Holistic · Traditional drawing salve ingredient for splinters and boils.

Burning · Bright, sappy, forest-clean. Sticky — freeze before crushing.

• ✦Love and passion
• ✦Creativity
• ✦Softening rigid attitudes
• ✦Attracting beauty

Holistic · Technically a berry from the Peruvian peppertree, used for its delicate spicy-floral flavor.

Burning · Sweet, resinous, and mildly peppery smoke with a distinct fruity undertone.

Caution · Contains substances related to cashews; may cause reactions in those with nut allergies.

• ✦Healing
• ✦Strength
• ✦Protection from snakes
• ✦Release

Holistic · A renowned 'first-aid' herb used in salves for stings and scrapes.

Burning · Smells like toasted grain; very grounded and simple.

• ✦Banishing ghosts
• ✦Grounding
• ✦Endurance
• ✦Shielding

Holistic · A hard resin from Southeast Asia, used in traditional woodworking.

Burning · Harder and less sweet than Dammar, with a dryer, woodier smoke.

• ✦Total purification
• ✦Breaking curses and stagnation
• ✦Vedic aarti flame
• ✦Clearing after illness or death

Holistic · Sharp and mentholated; used in liniments for muscle ache and congestion.

Burning · Burns entirely away with no ash — which is exactly the point of it.

Caution · Never ingest. Ventilate the room well.

• ✦Financial prosperity
• ✦Luck
• ✦Love
• ✦Protection

Holistic · Used as a mild tea for its clearing and nutritive properties.

Burning · Grass-like and sweet; burns easily and cleanly.

• ✦Fertility
• ✦Protection for mothers
• ✦Love
• ✦Kindness

Holistic · Long used as a nutritive tea specifically for women's reproductive health.

Burning · Mild and slightly sweet, reminiscent of a summer garden.

• ✦Love
• ✦Passion
• ✦Sacrifice
• ✦Spirit communication

Holistic · Often used in traditional cooling pastes for the skin.

Burning · Faintly woody and slightly sweet, but lacks the richness of true sandalwood.

• ✦Love of every kind
• ✦Heart healing
• ✦Beauty and self-worth
• ✦Sweetening a spell

Holistic · Rose water cools skin and mood alike; the tea is mildly astringent and calming.

Burning · Burns fast — best blended with resin so the sweetness carries.

• ✦Divine love
• ✦Self-care rituals
• ✦Prophetic dreams
• ✦Healing the heart

Holistic · Steeped into a delicate tea or added to baths for its cooling and comforting nature.

Burning · Produces a heavy, sweet, and romantic scent that lingers in the air.

• ✦Remembrance
• ✦Protection of the home
• ✦Clearing a room when nothing else is at hand
• ✦Fidelity

Holistic · Circulatory and memory tonic in folk use; a good bitter in the kitchen.

Burning · Camphorous and clean. Substitutes for almost anything cleansing.

• ✦Memory and remembrance
• ✦Protection of the home
• ✦Purification
• ✦Youthfulness

Holistic · A classic hair tonic herb, often infused into vinegar or oil for scalp health.

Burning · Crisp, pine-like, and invigorating; highly effective for clearing stagnant energy.

• ✦Protection against sorcery
• ✦Psychic vision
• ✦Vitality
• ✦Warding

Holistic · Known as the 'Lady of the Mountain,' used for protection in Celtic lore.

Burning · A light, clarifying smoke that feels protective and sharp.

• ✦High ceremony
• ✦Deep meditation
• ✦Offerings
• ✦Clearing a heavy room completely

Holistic · The most prized grade from Oman — cool, citrus-pine, almost mentholated.

Burning · Use sparingly and at low heat; overheating turns it acrid.

• ✦Breaking hexes
• ✦Warding off the evil eye
• ✦Mental clarity
• ✦Exorcism

Holistic · Known as the 'Herb of Grace,' used in protection charms and floor washes.

Burning · Extremely pungent and bitter; should be burned in well-ventilated spaces only.

Caution · Contact with fresh plant can cause severe skin blistering (phytophotodermatitis). Avoid in pregnancy.

• ✦Spiritual illumination
• ✦Clairvoyance
• ✦Aphrodisiac
• ✦Wealth and luxury

Holistic · The most expensive spice in the world, traditionally used to lift the spirits.

Burning · A unique, honey-like, and slightly metallic scent that is profoundly uplifting.

Caution · High cost makes it prone to adulteration; ensure source purity.

• ✦Ancient knowledge
• ✦Deep grounding
• ✦Protection
• ✦Shadow work

Holistic · A rare resin related to asafoetida, used in antiquity for diverse ailments.

Burning · Garlicky and balsamic, a milder and more complex version of asafoetida.

• ✦Meditation and stillness
• ✦Spirit contact
• ✦Wish work
• ✦Consecrating tools

Holistic · Cooling in Ayurvedic practice; the paste is applied to calm heat and headache.

Burning · Warm, creamy, endlessly patient. Almost never wrong in a blend.

Caution · Buy sustainably sourced only — album is heavily over-harvested.

• ✦Cold rituals
• ✦Binding
• ✦Cleansing
• ✦Focus

Holistic · Known as 'cider gum' in North Africa, used to calm the nerves and steady the breath.

Burning · Warm, balsamic, and fruity-woody scent that can be slightly acrid if too much is used.

• ✦Potent protection
• ✦Banishing negativity
• ✦Physical vitality
• ✦Wound sealing

Holistic · Known as 'Dragon's Blood' of the Amazon, a red sap used for skin repair.

Burning · Earthy, slightly musky, and heavy smoke; use sparingly.

Caution · The liquid sap stains everything permanently.

• ✦Prosperity
• ✦Virility and sex magic
• ✦Longevity
• ✦Cleansing the blood

Holistic · Traditionally used in folk medicine as a blood purifier and tonic.

Burning · Earthy, woody, and slightly sweet; reminiscent of old-fashioned tonics.

• ✦Health and healing
• ✦Money drawing
• ✦Overcoming addictions
• ✦Legal matters

Holistic · The original flavor of root beer; used traditionally in spring tonics.

Burning · Beautiful root-beer-like scent that is sweet, spicy, and very nostalgic.

Caution · Contains safrole; recommended for aromatic or external use only.

• ✦Fidelity
• ✦Peaceful transitions
• ✦Inner quiet
• ✦Binding oaths

Holistic · An excellent nervine herb used in tea to soothe feelings of being overwhelmed.

Burning · Earthy and mild; helpful for creating a space for meditation.

• ✦Stopping gossip
• ✦Protection
• ✦Persuasion
• ✦Healing and soothing

Holistic · Bark that becomes slippery when wet; used to soothe the throat and digestion.

Burning · Smells like maple or burnt sugar; very pleasant and calming.

• ✦Protection and binding
• ✦Wisdom
• ✦Ending cycles
• ✦Spiritual boundaries

Holistic · Traditional root used to 'seal' wounds and support joint health.

Burning · Clean, slightly sweet, and very 'green' earthy scent.

• ✦Forest magic
• ✦Stamina
• ✦Protection
• ✦Winter solstice

Holistic · Traditional 'salve' resin used for chest congestion and skin healing.

Burning · Strong, fresh, and deeply balsamic forest scent.

• ✦Banishing gloom and spirits alike
• ✦Midsummer rites
• ✦Protection over a doorway
• ✦Courage

Holistic · Widely used for low mood; the red infused oil is a nerve and bruise remedy.

Burning · Bright, hay-like smoke.

Caution · Interacts with many medications, including contraceptives.

• ✦Protection from evil
• ✦Banishing depression
• ✦Solar rituals
• ✦Invincibility

Holistic · Famous for the red oil it produces, used topically for minor nerve pain and bruises.

Burning · Mildly sweet and woodsy; used to drive away 'melancholy' and dark spirits.

Caution · Causes photosensitivity; avoid direct sun after topical use or ingestion.

• ✦Psychic sight
• ✦Luck and prosperity
• ✦Warding off the evil eye
• ✦Altar decoration

Holistic · A digestive spice; the source of shikimic acid used in antiviral synthesis.

Burning · Sweet liquorice smoke. Crush one point at a time.

Caution · Never substitute Japanese star anise — it is toxic.

• ✦Sensuality
• ✦Grounding
• ✦Deep sleep
• ✦Overcoming anxiety

Holistic · A dark, syrupy balsam used to soothe skin irritations and promote relaxation.

Burning · Intensely sweet, floral, and spicy; it smells like vanilla and cinnamon.

• ✦Divine connection
• ✦Justice
• ✦Mental peace
• ✦Protection

Holistic · The 'true' Styrax of the ancients, distinct from modern Liquidambar.

Burning · Light, floral, and slightly spicy; very clean smoke.

• ✦Love
• ✦Peace
• ✦Comfort
• ✦Spiritual grounding

Holistic · A close relative to Myrrh, often called 'scented bdellium' for its sweet aroma.

Burning · Sweet, balsamic, and floral, lacking the bitterness of true Myrrh.

• ✦Courage
• ✦Cleansing after illness
• ✦Restful sleep and good dreams
• ✦Honouring the dead

Holistic · Strongly antiseptic — a gargle and a chest steam.

Burning · Herbal and bright; sweetens a heavy resin blend.

• ✦Courage
• ✦Releasing the past
• ✦Attracting fae energy
• ✦Strength in transition

Holistic · Commonly used in steam inhalations for its clearing and warming properties.

Burning · Burns with a spicy, clean aroma that feels sharp and clarifying.

• ✦Offering to spirits and land
• ✦Prayer carried on smoke
• ✦Grounding a working
• ✦Honouring ancestors

Holistic · A sacred offering plant across the Americas long before it was a commodity.

Burning · Deep, sweet, barnlike. Pinch only.

Caution · Nicotine is toxic. Never ingest; burn with ventilation.

• ✦Heart healing
• ✦Sweetness
• ✦Emotional balance
• ✦Love

Holistic · Similar to Peru balsam, used traditionally as a mild expectorant.

Burning · Extremely sweet and balsamic, with notes of vanilla and floral clover.

• ✦Wishes — traditionally held, wished on and carried
• ✦Love drawing
• ✦Courage
• ✦Sweetening a blend

Holistic · Rich hay, vanilla and almond. Used in perfumery far more than in the pot.

Burning · Grate a little into a blend for warmth and depth.

Caution · Contains coumarin. Not for eating.

• ✦Spiritual purity
• ✦Domestic harmony
• ✦Protection
• ✦Devotion

Holistic · Considered a sacred plant in India, used as a tea for general well-being and stress.

Burning · Sweet, musky, and sacred; creates a profoundly peaceful vibration.

• ✦Purification
• ✦Solar energy
• ✦Self-confidence
• ✦Vitality and health

Holistic · A golden root revered in folk medicine for its supposed anti-inflammatory properties.

Burning · Earthy and woody with a hint of ginger; leaves a bright yellow residue.

• ✦Sleep
• ✦Peaceful resolution
• ✦Protection during sleep
• ✦Self-love

Holistic · The leaf is gentler than the root, often used in pillows to aid rest.

Burning · Musky and earthy, though less pungent than the root.

• ✦Sleep and deep dreaming
• ✦Reconciliation between people
• ✦Protection (the old 'graveyard dust' substitute)

Holistic · One of the most-used sleep herbs in Western practice.

Burning · It smells frankly awful. Use in sachets, not on charcoal.

• ✦Deep sleep
• ✦Quelling strife
• ✦Love and reconciliation
• ✦Protection

Holistic · Famous folk remedy for occasional sleeplessness and nervous tension.

Burning · Strong, musky, and 'funky' scent that some find unpleasant but very calming.

• ✦Love and desire
• ✦Mental clarity and comfort
• ✦Sweetening any spell
• ✦Restoring lost energy

Holistic · Genuinely mood-lifting in aromatherapy; the second most expensive spice on earth.

Burning · Chopped bean or absolute, folded into a resin blend.

• ✦Enchantment and blessing
• ✦Peace and reconciliation
• ✦Purifying an altar
• ✦Protection of the young

Holistic · A nervine in Western herbalism, taken for tension and low mood.

Burning · Faint and grassy — better as a wash or an infusion than as smoke.

• ✦Creativity
• ✦Consecration
• ✦Peace-making
• ✦Warding off vampires and spirits

Holistic · Known as the 'Enchanter's Plant,' used in tea to calm tension and inspire dreams.

Burning · Produces a light, clean, and slightly bitter smoke.

• ✦Luck and money
• ✦Breaking hexes
• ✦Deep grounding
• ✦Protection of property

Holistic · Cooling in Ayurveda; woven into mats and screens that are wetted in the heat.

Burning · Smoky, rooty, faintly sweet. An excellent base note.

• ✦Deep grounding
• ✦Money and abundance
• ✦Peace and tranquility
• ✦Overcoming fear

Holistic · A tropical grass whose roots are famed for their cooling and stabilizing oil.

Burning · Intensely earthy, woody, and slightly smoky; the ultimate scent for grounding.

• ✦Peace
• ✦Healing
• ✦Devotion
• ✦Hidden love

Holistic · Infused into oils for gentle breast care and cooling teas.

Burning · Soft and green smelling; promotes a gentle, loving environment.

• ✦Strength and stability
• ✦Protection
• ✦Longevity
• ✦Victory

Holistic · A highly astringent bark used in traditional baths to tighten tissues.

Burning · Classic, sturdy woodsmoke scent that feels ancient and reliable.

• ✦Sacred space clearing
• ✦Purification
• ✦Removing negative influences

Holistic · Highly regarded for its powerful aromatic properties in traditional smoke cleansing.

Burning · Produces thick, heavy white smoke with a distinct, sharp, and savory scent.

Caution · Ethically harvest or source only from cultivated stands to prevent overharvesting in the wild.

• ✦Devotion
• ✦Meditation
• ✦Clairvoyance
• ✦Peace

Holistic · Highly sacred wood used for balancing the mind and cooling the body.

Burning · The gold standard: creamy, buttery, woody, and intensely calming.

Caution · Endangered in the wild; always seek ethically sourced or lab-grown sources.

• ✦Lunar magic
• ✦Healing from grief
• ✦Divination
• ✦Love spells

Holistic · The original source of salicin, the precursor to aspirin, used for minor aches.

Burning · Light, somewhat sweet, and watery smoke that aids in emotional release.

• ✦Grief work
• ✦Intuition
• ✦Moon magic
• ✦Flexibility

Holistic · The source of salicin, used traditionally for pain and fevers.

Burning · Very light, watery, and cool smoke.

• ✦Warding off evil
• ✦Mending a broken heart
• ✦Divination
• ✦Protection

Holistic · A famous astringent used in skincare to calm inflammation and tighten pores.

Burning · Lightly medicinal and woody, creating a very clean-feeling environment.

• ✦Spirit contact and necromancy
• ✦Strong protection
• ✦Breaking hexes
• ✦Deep divination

Holistic · Intensely bitter; a traditional digestive and vermifuge, and the soul of absinthe.

Burning · Sharp, bitter smoke. Small amounts only.

Caution · Do not ingest without guidance. Not in pregnancy.

• ✦Spirit summoning
• ✦Banishing
• ✦Psychic empowerment
• ✦Protection from accidents

Holistic · A potent bitter used historically to expel parasites; mostly used externally today.

Burning · Very strong, bitter, and sage-like; often used in small amounts for scrying.

Caution · Contains thujone; toxic in large doses. Best used for external or ritual purposes only.

• ✦Courage and boundaries
• ✦Divination (the I Ching stalks)
• ✦Lasting love
• ✦Warding

Holistic · The classic wound herb — styptic, and a diaphoretic tea for fevers.

Burning · Light, hay-sweet smoke.

Caution · Avoid in pregnancy.

• ✦Courage
• ✦Boundaries
• ✦Psychic protection
• ✦Love and marriage

Holistic · Traditionally used in baths to tone the skin and as a bitter tonic tea.

Burning · Sharp and herbaceous; the smoke is believed to help define one's energetic space.

Caution · May cause skin sensitivity in some individuals.

• ✦Money drawing
• ✦Business success
• ✦Emotional clearing
• ✦Fertility

Holistic · Traditional source of plant-based iron, used as a tonic for the blood.

Burning · Earthy, somewhat bitter scent that clears stagnant emotional energy.