BENZOIN -Styrax benzoides

• An almond shaped gum resin collected from deep incisions made in the trunk of the Styrax benzoides tree.
• Description of Aroma:  Deep, rich, warm, sweet.
• Emotional Attributes:  Creativity, relaxation, sleep.
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Treats lung congestion, sore throats, coughs and colds. Used in the famous "Friars Balsam" to treat coughs. In Chinese medicine it's used to treat chest and abdominal pains. 
• Spiritual Attributes:  Prosperity, balance.

CINNAMON BARK-Cinnamomum zeylanicum

• The inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree.
• Description of Aroma:  Warm, mellow, sweet, spicy.
• Emotional Attributes:  Comforting, sensuous
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Treats abdominal pain, colds, asthma, bloating, aching, constipation, diarrhea, digestive irritation, excessive menstruation, fevers, gastric disorders, indigestion, nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, raises vitality, boosts brain function, regulates blood sugar.
• Spiritual Attributes:  Peaceful, relaxing

CLOVE-Syzygium aromaticum

• The sun-dried flower buds of this small bushy tree are pink until dried.
• Description of Aroma:  Intense, spicy, warming, slightly sour, fruity, refreshing.
• Emotional Attributes:  Strengthening, loving.
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Used to treat intestinal parasites, toothaches, insect bites, nausea, vomiting, stomach chills, impotence, to relieve pain, or as a kidney tonic. Strongly antiseptic.
• Spiritual Attributes:  Protection, spirituality, awareness, prosperity.

DRAGON'S BLOOD-Daemonorops draco

• A deep red, shiny resin from the Calamus draconis; the fruit of this climbing palm tree is covered with scales. The resin seeps out between the scales, is collected, cleansed and then melted.
• Description of Aroma:  Strong, spicy, herbaceous.
• Emotional Attributes:  Cleansing, purifying, meditation.
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Astringent for diarrhea, antibacterial, used to treat wounds and invigorate the blood.
• Spiritual Attributes:  Protection, courage.

FRANKINCENSE-Boswellia (many varieties)

• The hard gum resin of an evergreen tree.  There are over 20 varieties of Boswellia trees, from which different kinds of frankincense are harvested.
• Description of Aroma:  Fresh, spicy, sweet, resinous.
• Emotional Attributes:  Strengthening, creativity, meditation, prayer.
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Anti-inflammatory, treats rheumatism, bronchial and urinary infections.  Used commonly for many ailments in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. 
• Spiritual Attributes:  Protection, courage

HIMALAYAN CEDAR-Cedrus Deodara

• The inner wood of a large evergreen tree with needle-like leaves.
• Description of Aroma:  Rich, warm, woody 
• Emotional Attributes:  Calming, grounding, increases concentration.
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Removes phlegm from the respiratory system, stimulates lymphatic system, removes toxins from the skin.
• Spiritual Attributes:  Courage, confidence.

 NUTMEG-Myristica fragrans

• The dried seed of the peach-like fruits from this large, bushy, tropical evergreen tree.
• Description of Aroma:   Warm, spicy and strongly aromatic.
• Emotional Attributes: Stimulating, strengthening, sensuous.
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Warming digestive tonic, antispasmodic, with antibacterial properties, used to treat diarrhea, digestive disorders, toothaches, eczema, insomnia, rheumatic and abdominal pains, labor pains.
• Spiritual Attributes:  Luck, awareness, prosperity.

PALO SANTO-Burserea Graveolens

• The wood of a protected Peruvian tree.  Branches that naturally fall off are collected after a number of years after the scent has fully developed.
• Description of Aroma:  Warm, delicately sweet, woodsy.
• Emotional Attributes:  Cleansing, purifying, strengthening
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Reduces tension, inflammation and controls convulsions.  Used to treat skin conditions such as acne and dermatitis
• Spiritual Attributes:  Luck.  Cleanses space of negative energies

PATCHOULI-Pogostemom Cablin

• The leaves of a bushy evergreen perennial from India; related to the mint plant
• Description of Aroma:  Rich, deep, intense, herbaceous.
• Emotional Attributes:  Relaxing, strengthening, sensuous
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Acts as a diuretic, lowers fever, improves digestion, controls vomiting.
• Spiritual Attributes:  Protection, prosperity

RED SANDALWOOD-Pterocarpus santalinus

• The wood and bark of a tropical tree with purple-red wood.
• Description of Aroma:  Mellow, woody.
• Emotional Attributes:  Cleansing. 
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Anti-diabetic properties.  Coloring agent in medicines. 
• Spiritual Attributes:  Purifying.  

SAGE-Salvia apiana

• This aromatic evergreen shrub has whitish gray leaves and produces beautiful blue flowers.
• Description of Aroma:  Strong, green, fresh, herbaceous.
• Emotional Attributes:  Cleansing.purifying, meditative, enhances memory.
• Medicinal* Attributes:   Used to treat wounds, burns, and rheumatism.
• Spiritual Attributes:  Protection, prosperity. 

VANILLA BEAN-Vanilla plantifolia

• The only member of the vast orchid family cultivated not for decorative purposes, it is a climbing vine that needs a supporting wall or tree trunk into which it sends tiny, strong hooks.
• Description of Aroma:  Rich, sweet, somewhat woody, with a deep balsamic, sweet-spicy body.
• Emotional Attributes:  Loving, sensuous, strengthening.
• Medicinal* Attributes:  Improves digestion.
• Spiritual Attributes:  Relaxing

WHITE SANDALWOOD-Santalum album

• The honey-colored heartwood and roots of the sandal tree.
• Description of Aroma: Soft, sweet, woody base note with a spicy, oriental undertone.
• Emotional Attributes:  Relaxing, cleansing/purifying, strengthening, meditative, sleep-inducing, sensuous, loving.
• Medicinal* Attributes:  An astringent herb that cools the body, calms the mind, relives spasms and improves digestion. It has diuretic, analgesic and antiseptic properties.
• Spiritual Attributes:  Healing, protection, peace. 

*Please Note: The properties/attributes listed above are for entertainment purposes only.  They are NOT intended as medical advice or for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional.