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⭐ Aloe Vera
Type: Succulent plant (leaf gel)
Origin: North Africa, Arabian Peninsula
Benefits: Soothes burns and skin irritation, supports digestion, anti-inflammatory
Uses: Gel for skin care and healing, juice for gut health, found in creams and natural remedies
Spiritual: Cooling and calming energy; used in cleansing and protection rituals, clears blockages from the heart and solar plexus chakras
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Alfalfa
Type: Plant (leguminous herb)
Origin: Southwest Asia
Benefits: Rich in vitamins A, C, E, and K
supports digestionUses: Teas, sprouts for nutrition
Spiritual: Enhances vitality, connects to Earth’s abundance
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Angelica
Type: Root and stem (aromatic herb)
Origin: Europe, China, Korea
Benefits: Strengthens digestion, relieves congestion, supports circulation
Uses: Teas, tinctures, often in women’s health and lung formulas
Spiritual: Considered an angelic protector; wards off negativity and raises spiritual frequency
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Anise
Type: Plant (seed herb)
Origin: Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Benefits: Aids digestion, reduces bloating, has expectorant and antimicrobial effects
Uses: Teas and spice blends for gut and lung support
Spiritual: Enhances psychic awareness; used in protective charms and dream work
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⭐ Ashwagandha
Type: Root (adaptogenic herb)
Origin: India, Middle East
Benefits: Reduces stress, boosts energy, supports immunity
Uses: Powders, tinctures for stress and vitality
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Basil
Type: Plant (culinary and sacred herb)
Origin: India, Southeast Asia
Benefits: Supports digestion, reduces inflammation, antimicrobial
Uses: Teas, essential oils, cooking for health and clarity
Spiritual: A sacred purifier; attracts prosperity and wards off negative energy in homes and rituals
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Bee Balm (Monarda)
Type: Plant (flowering herb)
Origin: North America
Benefits: Antiseptic, clears respiratory passages, supports digestion
Uses: Teas and steam infusions for cold, flu, and digestive support
Spiritual: Opens communication channels and the throat chakra; encourages authentic self-expression
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Bergamot
Type: Fruit Peel (Citrus bergamia tree)
Origin: Southern Italy (mainly Calabria)
Benefits: Uplifts mood, eases anxiety, supports skin and digestion
Uses: Aromatherapy, tea (Earl Grey), skincare
Spiritual: Attracts joy, boosts confidence, clears negative energy
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Bilberry
Type: Shrub (berry)
Origin: Europe, North America
Benefits: Rich in antioxidants, improves eye health and circulation
Uses: Teas, extracts, or supplements for vision and vascular support
Spiritual: Sharpens intuitive “sight”; used to open the third eye and strengthen inner vision
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⭐ Blue Vervain
Type: Plant (wild flowering herb)
Origin: North America
Benefits: Nervine, eases anxiety, supports hormonal balance
Uses: Teas, tinctures for calming and hormonal support
Spiritual: Opens channels of communication with spirit; enhances intuition and expression, helps release repressed emotions
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Black Cohosh
Type: Root (shrub root)
Origin: North America
Benefits: Supports hormonal balance, eases menstrual and menopausal symptoms
Uses: Tinctures or capsules for female wellness
Spiritual: Balances feminine energy; honors sacred cycles and supports emotional healing
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Bay Leaf
Type: Tree Leaf (from the Bay Laurel tree)
Origin: Mediterranean
Benefits: Aids digestion, respiratory support, antioxidant
Uses: Burned in rituals, used in teas, baths, or added to food
Spiritual: Strong cleansing and protection properties; used to enhance psychic visions, banish negativity, and manifest desires (often written on and burned)
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Burdock Root
Type: Root (detoxifying herb)
Origin: Europe, Asia
Benefits: Cleanses the blood and liver, supports skin health and digestion
Uses: Decoctions, teas, tinctures; also eaten in traditional dishes
Spiritual: Deeply grounding and clearing; removes spiritual toxins and anchors energy to the Earth
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⭐ Blue Lotus
Type: Flower (sacred aquatic plant)
Origin: Egypt, India
Benefits: Mild sedative, promotes euphoria, enhances lucid dreaming
Uses: Steeped in tea or oil, or smoked ceremonially
Spiritual: Opens third eye and crown chakras; induces spiritual visions, dreamwork, and deep meditative state
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⭐ Calendula
Type: Flower / Herb
Origin: Mediterranean
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing, supports wound healing
Uses: Infused oils, balms, teas, and flower baths
Spiritual Properties: Protective and radiant. Brings warmth, attracts positive energy, and supports solar chakra
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Chamomile
Type: Flowering herb
Origin: Europe, Western Asia
Benefits: Soothes anxiety, aids digestion, anti-inflammatory
Uses: Tea, essential oil (diffused or topical) for stress and sleep
Spiritual: Calms emotional storms; invites peace, spiritual protection, and restful dreams
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⭐ Cinnamon
Type: Tree bark
Origin: Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia
Benefits: Boosts circulation, balances blood sugar, antimicrobial
Uses: Spice, teas, oil (diluted for massage or energy work)
Spiritual: Symbol of prosperity and fire energy; used in abundance and passion rituals
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Chives
Type: Plant (edible herb – leaf/stem)
Origin: Europe, Asia
Benefits: Supports digestion, rich in antioxidants, mild antibacterial
Uses: Culinary (fresh herb), added to salads, soups, or infused oils
Spiritual: Used for protection, vitality, and warding off negative influences; promotes energetic renewal and courage
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Clary Sage
Type: Flowering herb
Origin: Europe, Central Asia
Benefits: Hormone balancing, relieves PMS and stress
Uses: Essential oil for emotional support and hormonal harmony
Spiritual: Awakens intuition and dream clarity; opens the third eye and releases emotional blocks
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Cedarwood
Type: Tree
Origin: North America, Himalayas
Benefits: Grounding, decongestant, antifungal
Uses: Oil for calm and spiritual strength; smudging to cleanse spaces
Spiritual: Offers stability and protection; strengthens connection to ancestors and the earth
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Citronella
Type: Grass / Essential Oil
Origin: Southeast Asia (Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India)
Benefits: Natural insect repellent. Antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory. Eases muscle tension and uplifts mood
Uses: Used in essential oil form for sprays, candles, and diffusers
Spiritual Properties: Clears stagnant energy and repels negativity. Boosts energetic boundaries and mental focus
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⭐ Dandelion
Type: Flowering plant (root and leaf)
Origin: Europe, Asia
Benefits: Detoxifies liver, supports digestion and skin
Uses: Teas, tinctures, edible leaves in salads
Spiritual: Encourages letting go and starting fresh; promotes energetic renewal and clarity
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Damiana
Type: Shrub
Origin: Mexico, Central America
Benefits: Aphrodisiac, mood booster, relieves anxiety
Uses: Tea, tincture, sometimes smoked in herbal blends
Spiritual: Awakens sensual energy and heart chakra; supports passion and emotional connection
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Dill
Type: Plant (feathery herb and seeds)
Origin: Mediterranean, Western Asia
Benefits: Aids digestion, relieves gas and bloating, calming for the gut
Uses: Teas, culinary spice, essential oil (mild digestive support)
Spiritual: Symbol of protection and clarity; used in folk magic to ward off negativity and enhance mental focus
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Echinacea
Type: Flowering Herb / Root
Origin: North America
Benefits: Immune system support, anti-inflammatory, wound healing
Uses: Tinctures, teas, capsules, salves
Spiritual Properties: Protection and inner resilience. Used in healing rituals and energy fortification
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Eucalyptus
Type: Tree (leaf)
Origin: Australia
Benefits: Clears sinuses, antimicrobial, energizing
Uses: Essential oil in steam, diffusers, chest rubs
Spiritual: Clears negative energy and psychic debris; sharpens focus and raises vibration
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⭐ Elderberry / Elderflower
Type: Shrub (berry and flower)
Origin: Europe, North America
Benefits: Immune support, antiviral, antioxidant
Uses: Syrups, teas, gummies for colds and flu
Spiritual: Protective against spiritual illness; enhances resilience and inner strength
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⭐ Frankincense
Type: Tree resin
Origin: Middle East, North/East Africa
Benefits: Calms inflammation, supports breathing, skin renewal
Uses: Essential oil for meditation, skin care, incense for prayer
Spiritual: Sacred energy cleanser; enhances spiritual awareness and deepens meditation
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Fennel
Type: Plant (seed and bulb)
Origin: Mediterranean
Benefits: Relieves bloating, supports hormonal health, antispasmodic
Uses: Tea, essential oil (diluted), culinary
Spiritual: Clears confusion and fear; boosts self-confidence and personal power
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Fenugreek
Type: Seed / Herb
Origin: Middle East, India, North Africa
Benefits: Balances blood sugar, improves digestion and traditionally supports milk supply for nursing mothers
Uses: Teas, tinctures, powdered in herbal blends
Spiritual Properties: Invokes abundance and financial flow. Often used in manifestation work involving prosperity and fertility
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Geranium
Type: Flowering plant
Origin: South Africa
Benefits: Balances hormones, soothes skin, uplifts mood
Uses: Oil for emotional balance, skincare, diffuser
Spiritual: Opens the heart chakra; restores emotional equilibrium and inner harmony
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⭐ Ginger
Type: Root (rhizome)
Origin: Asia (India, China)
Benefits: Aids digestion, relieves nausea, increases circulation
Uses: Tea, oil (diluted), culinary, capsules
Spiritual: Sparks motivation and courage; ignites passion and clears energetic stagnation
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Ginseng
Type: Root
Origin: East Asia and North America
Benefits: Increases energy, mental focus, immune defense, and stress resistance.
Uses: Used in tonics and teas.
Spiritual Properties: Enhances endurance and life force (Qi); promotes spiritual resilience and balance between yin and yang energies.
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Green Tea
Type: Leaf / Plant
Origin: East Asia — primarily China and Japan
Green Tea: Grown in full sunlight. Leaves are picked, steamed, and dried.
Benefits: Antioxidant-rich: supports skin health, metabolism, and immunity. Promotes gentle energy, detoxification, and digestion
Uses: Brewed as tea, added to herbal blends or bath soaks. Used in facial steams, toners, and infused oils for glowing skin
Spiritual Properties: Clears stagnant energy and enhances clarity of mind. Used in cleansing and purification rituals, especially for body + aura
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⭐ Green Powder Tea (Matcha)
Type: Leaf / Ground Tea
Origin: Japan (especially Uji, Kyoto, and Nishio regions).
Matcha: Grown in shade for 3–4 weeks before harvest. This boosts chlorophyll and L-theanine, giving it that deep green color and smooth, calm energy.
Benefits: Boosts energy gently with calm focus (contains L-theanine + caffeine). High in antioxidants (especially EGCG). Supports detoxification, metabolism, and mental clarity
Uses: Whisked into tea or lattes (hot or iced). Added to smoothies, skincare masks, or ritual powders
Spiritual Properties: Used in Japanese tea ceremonies to cultivate mindfulness, intention, and presence. Supports heart chakra activation and ritual calm.
🌿Ideal for grounding while staying mentally alert — a great herb for meditation, journaling, or manifesting work
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⭐ Hibiscus
Type: Flower
Origin: North Africa, Asia, and tropical regions
Benefits: Rich in antioxidants, supports heart health and hormone balance
Uses: Brewed as a tart, refreshing tea (often called “roselle”). Used in herbal infusions, tinctures, and natural dyes. Popular in skincare for its astringent and moisturizing properties.
Spiritual Properties: Opens the heart chakra, enhances feminine energy, sensuality, and joy. Symbolizes love, passion, and beauty. Encourages joy, vitality, and creativity
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Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Type: Leafy plant
Origin: India
Benefits: Adaptogen, immune support, anti-stress
Uses: Tea, tincture, fresh leaves in rituals or remedies
Spiritual: Sacred in Hinduism; strengthens spiritual protection and raises vibration
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Helichrysum
Type: Flower (everlasting)
Origin: Mediterranean
Benefits: Skin regeneration, anti-scarring, inflammation relief
Uses: Oil (especially for healing skin and emotional wounds)
Spiritual: Heals energetic trauma; aids ancestral connection and soul-level recovery
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Hyssop
Type: Herb
Origin: Southern Europe and the Middle East
Benefits: Antiviral, supports respiratory health, and detoxifies the body.
Uses: Used in teas, oils, and baths.
Spiritual Properties: Ancient purifying herb mentioned in the Bible; clears spiritual heaviness and supports emotional cleansing.
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Iceland Moss
Type: Lichen
Origin: Arctic and alpine regions of Europe and North America
Benefits: Soothes throat and respiratory tract, antimicrobial
Uses: Used in syrups and lozenges. Respiratory relief, coughs, bronchitis, immune defense
Spiritual Properties: Grounding and protective in harsh spiritual climates; promotes endurance and adaptability.
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⭐ Irish Sea Moss
Type: Seaweed / Algae
Origin: North Atlantic coasts — Ireland, Atlantic Canada, and parts of Europe
Benefits: Rich in minerals (iodine, calcium, potassium, magnesium). Supports thyroid function, immune health, and digestion. Promotes skin hydration and healing
Uses: Consumed as gel, smoothie additive, or in teas. Used topically in skincare masks and moisturizing treatments
Spiritual Properties: Connected to water element healing and cleansing. Supports emotional balance and energetic purification
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Ivy (English)
Type: Vine
Origin: Europe, Western Asia
Benefits: Traditionally used to relieve coughs and congestion
Uses: Purifies the air. Reduces mold spores. Promotes cleaner breath + clarity in your sacred space.
Spiritual Properties: Symbol of fidelity, protection, and spiritual growth. Used in grounding, banishing, and binding rituals
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⭐ Jasmine
Type: Flower / Shrub
Origin: Asia (especially India, China, and the Middle East)
Benefits: Calms the nervous system, supports hormonal balance. Antidepressant and aphrodisiac properties
Uses: Used in teas, essential oils, skincare, and perfumery
Spiritual Properties: Popular in emotional and romantic rituals. Enhances love, intuition, and divine feminine energy. Linked to moon energy and heart chakra opening
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Juniper
Type: Shrub (needles and berries used)
Origin: Europe, North America, Himalayas
Benefits: Diuretic, detoxifying, supports urinary and digestive health. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Uses: Used in teas, essential oils, incense, and cleansing sprays. Berries used in food and tonics
Spiritual Properties: Strong protective and purifying energy. Clears negativity; used in smudging and banishment rituals
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⭐ Kava Root (Kava Kava)
Type: Root
Origin: South Pacific Islands (Fiji, Vanuatu, Hawaii)
Benefits: Natural sedative; reduces anxiety, stress, and muscle tension. Promotes a calm, euphoric state without impairing clarity
Uses: Brewed into teas or traditional ceremonial drinks. Available as tinctures, capsules, or powders
Spiritual Properties: Used in sacred ceremonies for connection and peace
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Lady’s Mantle
Type: Herb
Origin: Europe and temperate regions of Asia
Benefits: Supports female reproductive health, eases cramps and heavy bleeding. Anti-inflammatory and astringent
Uses: Used in women's teas and herbal tonics. Applied externally for skin healing
Spiritual Properties: Symbol of divine feminine protection. Associated with moon energy and womb wisdom
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⭐ Lavender
Type: Flowering herb
Origin: Mediterranean region
Benefits: Calms anxiety, improves sleep, relieves tension and headaches. Antiseptic and soothing for skin
Uses: Essential oil for relaxation, baths, and diffusers. Dried for sachets, teas, and calming sprays
Spiritual Properties: Promotes peace, cleansing, and restful energy. Clears negative energy and opens the crown chakra
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Lemongrass
Type: Grass / Herb
Origin: Southeast Asia
Benefits: Antibacterial, digestive aid, relieves bloating. Supports circulation and immune health
Uses: Used in teas, culinary dishes, essential oils, and natural cleaners
Spiritual Properties: Clears energetic clutter and mental fog. Uplifting and energizing for rituals and focus work
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Mugwort
Type: Herb
Origin: Europe, Asia, North America
Benefits: Supports digestion, menstrual flow, and relaxation. Mild nervine and anti-inflammatory
Uses: Smoked, used in dream pillows, teas, or baths.
Spiritual Properties: Enhances intuition, lucid dreaming, and psychic visions
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Marigold
Type: Flowering Plant (Annual)
Origin: Mexico and Central America
Benefits: Natural insect repellent. Anti-fungal and anti-microbial.
Uses: Commonly used in rituals, altars, and offerings, especially for honoring ancestors.
Spiritual Properties: Believed to ward off negative spirits and energy. Symbolizes the sun, joy, resurrection, and vitality. Used in rituals for abundance, luck, and solar magic
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⭐ Melissa (Lemon Balm)
Type: Herb
Origin: Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Benefits: Calms anxiety, soothes nerves, supports sleep and digestion
Uses: Teas, tinctures, essential oils, sleep blends
Spiritual Properties: Invites joy and peace; dispels emotional heaviness
Linked to heart healing and gentle emotional release
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Milk Thistle
Type: Flowering herb
Origin: Europe, Asia
Benefits: Supports liver detox, antioxidant-rich, boosts skin health
Uses: Tinctures, capsules, teas, liver tonics
Spiritual Properties: Energetic cleanser; releases toxic emotions. Protects auric field from negativity
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Nettle (Stinging Nettle)
Type: Herb
Origin: Europe, North America, Asia
Benefits: Iron-rich, supports blood health, allergies, and joints
Uses: Brewed into teas, infused oils, soups
Spiritual Properties: Protective herb; repels negativity. Grounds and strengthens energy field
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Neem
Type: Tree / Leaf
Origin: India
Benefits: Antibacterial, antifungal, skin-clearing, purifies blood
Uses: Used in skin care, toothpaste, teas, and oils
Spiritual Properties: Deeply cleansing; clears spiritual toxins and dark energies
Used in energetic protection rituals in Ayurveda
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Nutmeg
Type: Seed / Spice
Origin: Indonesia (Moluccas/“Spice Islands”)
Benefits: Supports digestion, sleep, and circulation
Uses: Warming spice in teas, sleep blends, and oils (in small amounts)
Spiritual Properties: Enhances dreams and intuition. Used in abundance and love rituals
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⭐ Oregano
Type: Herb
Origin: Mediterranean
Benefits: Antiviral, antibacterial, boosts immunity and digestion
Uses: Teas, capsules, essential oils, culinary spice
Spiritual Properties: Protective, clearing, energizing. Lifts heaviness and rebalances the aura
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Olive Leaf
Type: Leaf / Tree
Origin: Mediterranean region
Benefits: Strengthens the immune system, reduces inflammation, supports heart health
Uses: Taken as capsules, tinctures, or tea infusions
Spiritual Properties: Symbol of peace and divine connection. Strengthens inner calm and spiritual wisdom
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⭐ Palo Santo
Type: Sacred Wood / Tree
Origin: South America (Peru, Ecuador)
Benefits: Calms the nervous system, supports respiratory clarity. Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
Uses: Burned as incense, infused into oils and sprays.
Spiritual Properties: Purifies energy, dispels negativity. Raises vibration; invites divine protection and peace
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⭐ Peppermint
Type: Herb / Leaf
Origin: Europe, Middle East
Benefits: Eases nausea, headaches, and muscle pain. Stimulates mental focus and digestion
Uses: Teas, essential oils, balms, steam inhalation.
Spiritual Properties: Refreshes and clears mental clutter. Used in protection, dreamwork, and energy-boost rituals
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⭐ Passionflower
Type: Climbing Vine / Flower
Origin: North & South America
Benefits: Reduces anxiety, calms nervous system, promotes sleep
Uses: Teas, tinctures, natural sleep blends
Spiritual Properties: Soothes the heart and mind. Encourages emotional surrender and spiritual trust
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Parsley
Type: Leafy Herb
Origin: Mediterranean
Benefits: Rich in vitamin C, iron; supports kidneys and detox
Uses: Fresh in food, teas, and cleansing tonics
Spiritual Properties: Used for purification, strength, and protection. Encourages renewal and fresh beginnings
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⭐ Patchouli
Type: Leafy Herb
Origin: Southeast Asia
Benefits: Grounds emotions, supports skin and inflammation
Uses: Essential oil in perfumes, anointing blends, and incense
Spiritual Properties: Earthy, grounding, draws abundance and sensual energy. Used in manifestation and root chakra work
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Quassia Bark
Type: Tree Bark
Origin: Central & South America
Benefits: Bitter tonic for digestion, appetite, and parasites
Uses: Used in tinctures, extracts, or bitters blends
Spiritual Properties: Helps release bitterness and emotional toxicity. Clears energy blockages related to resentment
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⭐ Rose
Type: Flower / Shrub
Origin: Middle East, Asia
Benefits: Heart-soothing, anti-inflammatory, mood-lifting
Uses: Rose water, teas, infused oils, skin care, essential oils
Spiritual Properties: Opens the heart chakra; invites love, compassion, and divine feminine energy
Used in love spells, self-love rituals, and emotional healing
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⭐ Rosemary
Type: Woody Herb
Origin: Mediterranean
Benefits: Enhances memory, stimulates circulation, relieves muscle pain
Uses: Culinary herb, essential oil, teas, hair rinses, smudge bundles
Spiritual Properties: Protects and purifies; clears out stagnant energy. Associated with remembrance, clarity, and ancestral communication
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Red Clover
Type: Flowering Plant
Origin: Europe and Asia
Benefits: Supports hormonal balance, detoxification, and skin health
Uses: Infused into teas, tinctures, and salves
Spiritual Properties: Symbol of blessings and new beginnings. Used for abundance, fertility, and protection
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Sage (Common Sage)
Type: Herb / Shrub
Origin: Mediterranean region- southern Europe, northern Africa, and parts of western Asia.
Benefits: Supports digestion, eases sore throats, improves memory. Antimicrobial and antioxidant
Uses: Teas, culinary seasoning, herbal steams, natural throat remedies.
Spiritual Properties: Used in European folk traditions for wisdom and longevity
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⭐ White Sage (Sacred Shrub)
Type: Sacred Shrub
Origin: Southwestern U.S. (California) and Northern Mexico
Benefits: Clears the respiratory system, mildly antimicrobial. Used energetically more than physically
Uses: Burned as smudge sticks, infused in spiritual sprays or oils
Spiritual Properties: Deeply cleansing and protective. Clears negativity, uplifts vibrations, and supports sacred rituals. Used for energy purification, space clearing, and spiritual grounding
🔔 At Mystic Showers, we honor the sacred nature of white sage and source it ethically and sustainably, working only with trusted partners who respect Indigenous traditions and the plant's natural ecosystem. 🌿 -
Sandalwood
Type: Tree (wood + essential oil)
Origin: India, Australia, Indonesia
Benefits: Calming, anti-inflammatory, enhances focus
Uses: Aromatherapy, skincare, sacred oil blends
Spiritual Properties: Deepens meditation, promotes spiritual connection and serenity. Sacred to many traditions for prayer and sacred rites
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Sarsaparilla
Type: Root / Vine
Origin: Central and South America
Benefits: Supports skin health and detoxification. Anti-inflammatory and hormone balancing
Uses: Teas, tinctures, and skin remedies
Spiritual Properties: Used for purification and clearing negativity
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⭐ St. John’s Wort
Type: Flowering Herb
Origin: Europe and Asia
Benefits: Mood support, reduces mild to moderate depression. Anti-inflammatory and nerve-soothing
Uses: Teas, tinctures, oils (used topically for nerve pain)
Spiritual Properties: Protects from spiritual darkness and psychic overwhelm. Linked to solar energy and emotional resilience
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Skullcap
Type: Herb
Origin: North America
Benefits: Calms anxiety, supports sleep, relaxes the nervous system
Uses: Used in teas, tinctures, or herbal capsules
Spiritual Properties: Helps ease mental overwhelm and energetic burnout. Supports emotional boundaries and sacred rest
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Slippery Elm
Type: Tree Bark
Origin: North America
Benefits: Soothes sore throats, ulcers, and digestive inflammation
Uses: Powders and teas, often used in gut-healing formulas
Spiritual Properties: Protective; strengthens personal boundaries. Symbolizes inner healing and safe communication
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Spearmint
Type: Herb / Leaf
Origin: Europe and Asia
Benefits: Eases indigestion, reduces nausea, clears congestion
Uses: Teas, oils, culinary uses, and bath blends
Spiritual Properties: Stimulates clarity, communication, and energetic freshness. Associated with vitality and flow
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⭐ Sweet Orange
Type: Fruit / Essential Oil
Origin: China (originally), now widely grown in Brazil, the U.S., and Mediterranean regions
Benefits: Uplifts mood, reduces stress and anxiety. Supports digestion and immune function. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
Uses: Essential oil used in aromatherapy, sprays, and massage oil
Spiritual Properties: Promotes joy, optimism, and emotional lightness. Invites abundance and positive energy.
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Tarragon
Type: Herb
Origin: Europe and Asia
Benefits: Supports digestion and appetite, mildly calming
Uses: Culinary spice, digestive teas
Spiritual Properties: Brings clarity and courage to decision-making. Associated with personal sovereignty and intention
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⭐ Tea Tree
Type: Tree / Essential Oil
Origin: Australia
Benefits: Antibacterial, antifungal, supports wound healing
Uses: Topical oils, skincare, scalp treatments, sprays.
Spiritual Properties: Clears negative energy and spiritual clutter. Used for energetic cleansing, especially in protective blends
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Thyme
Type: Herb / Shrub
Origin: Mediterranean
Benefits: Antimicrobial, supports lungs, digestion, and immunity
Uses: Culinary spice, teas, herbal steams, and essential oils
Spiritual Properties: Courage, strength, and spiritual protection. Often used in purification and manifestation rituals
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⭐ Turmeric
Type: Root / Rhizome
Origin: India and Southeast Asia
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, supports liver and joints
Uses: Golden milk, capsules, face masks, and culinary dishes
Spiritual Properties: Sacred in Indian traditions for purification and spiritual awakening. Strengthens willpower and solar chakra
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Usnea (Old Man’s Beard)
Type: Lichen (a combo of algae + fungus)
Origin: Grows worldwide on trees in cool forests
Benefits: Natural antibiotic and immune booster. Supports respiratory and skin health
Uses: Tinctures, salves, wound care
Spiritual Properties: Used for deep protection, spiritual cleansing, and connection to ancient wisdom
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Uva Ursi (Bearberry)
Type: Leaf / Evergreen Shrub
Origin: North America, Europe
Benefits: Astringent; supports urinary tract health and inflammation
Uses: Herbal teas or tinctures for bladder health
Spiritual Properties: Protective in nature-based magic and grounding rituals. Helps detoxify the spirit and align with Earth energy
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⭐ Valerian Root
Type: Root
Origin: Europe and Asia
Benefits: Deeply calming; supports sleep and relaxation. Eases anxiety and restlessness
Uses: Tinctures, capsules, herbal teas, or sleep blends
Spiritual Properties: Used to quiet the mind and promote vivid dreaming. Helps release fear and tension during ritual
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⭐ Vanilla
Type: Climbing Orchid / Bean Pod
Origin: Native to Mexico, now cultivated in Madagascar, Tahiti, and India
Benefits: Soothes stress and lifts mood. Acts as a mild aphrodisiac and emotional balancer. Comforting and gently energizing.
Uses: Commonly used in aromatherapy, skincare, and herbal oils. Vanilla extract is also used in teas, perfumes, and sweet herbal remedies.
Spiritual Properties: Encourages self-love, sensuality, and emotional warmth. Promotes inner peace, nurturing energy, and softness
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Vetiver
Type: Root / Essential Oil
Origin: India and Southeast Asia
Benefits: Grounding, cooling, anti-inflammatory. Calms nervous system and balances hormones
Uses: Essential oil in perfumes, bath blends, and relaxation sprays
Spiritual Properties: Powerful for root chakra grounding. Used in protection work and energy stabilizing
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⭐ Witch Hazel
Type: Shrub / Bark
Origin: North America
Benefits: Astringent, soothes inflammation and skin irritation. Reduces swelling and redness
Uses: Skin toners, herbal compresses, hemorrhoid relief
Spiritual Properties: Enhances clarity and psychic protection
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Yarrow
Type: Flowering Herb
Origin: Europe, Asia, North America
Benefits: Stops bleeding, supports skin repair. Calms inflammation and supports immunity
Uses: Teas, poultices, tinctures, and floral oils
Spiritual Properties: Aura protection and boundary-setting. Used in spiritual shielding and divination
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Yerba Santa
Type: Shrub / Leaf
Origin: Western North America
Benefits: Supports lung health and clears phlegm. Antioxidant and antimicrobial
Uses: Smudge bundles, teas, and tinctures
Spiritual Properties: Used to release grief and emotional stagnation. Opens the heart and enhances personal expression
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⭐ Yerba Maté
Type: Leaf / Evergreen Shrub
Origin: South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay)
Benefits: Natural energy booster (contains caffeine). Supports focus, mental clarity, and metabolism. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
Uses: Brewed as a traditional tea (hot or cold)
Spiritual Properties: Promotes mental alertness, social connection, and motivation. Used in rituals for stamina, clarity, and sacred gatherings
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⭐ Ylang Ylang
Type: Flower / Essential Oil
Origin: Southeast Asia (especially the Philippines, Indonesia, and Polynesia)
Benefits: Calms anxiety and lowers blood pressure. Boosts mood, reduces stress, and balances hormones. Often used as an aphrodisiac
Uses: Essential oil in perfumes, massage oils, bath blends.
Spiritual Properties: Promotes self-love, sensuality, and emotional healing. Encourages letting go of shame or insecurity
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Zedoary (White Turmeric)
Type: Root (Rhizome)
Origin: India and Southeast Asia
Benefits: Digestive support, anti-inflammatory, similar to turmeric. Supports liver and gut health.
Uses: Tinctures, powdered in herbal blends
Spiritual Properties: Used to remove energetic blockages. Promotes strength, intuition, and cleansing
