Aromatherapy Metaphysical Guide
Essential Oils and Spiritual Healing
Essential oils are widely known for their ability to soothe stress, boost immunity, and support the body’s natural healing processes. They’re in everything, from skincare to cleaning products to pain relief blends. But beyond the physical and emotional benefits… what about their spiritual power?
For thousands of years, cultures around the world have used plant oils in spiritual practice. From anointing rituals and protection spells to purification rites and offerings, these natural essences weren’t just cosmetic or therapeutic -they were sacred.
And yet, somehow, many of us have lost that connection. We’ve forgotten how to use these tools the way our ancestors did. We’ve replaced instinct with convenience, and in doing so, missed out on the deeper magick essential oils can offer.
It’s time to reclaim that wisdom. To remember that essential oils aren’t just drops in a bottle...they’re potent, ancient allies in energy work, spiritual growth, and everyday ritual.
ORANGE (SWEET)
Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
Metaphysical Properties
Element Fire + Water | Chakra Sacral + Solar Plexus
Imbued with the energy of the Sun, it has the strength to invoke high levels of energy.
It brings emotional support and regeneration, and helps to guide those lost in their journeys to find their path.
Aids in success, prosperity and money drawing.
Cultivates physical and creative energy.
Brings vitality and confidence.
Helps to overcome fears and obsessions.
Love and attraction drawing properties.
Therapeutic Properties
Has relaxing properties to the nervous system.
Stimulates appetite and digestion.
Supports overall wellness.
Soothes muscle spasms.
Aids in the prevention of bacterial growth and has purifying properties.
Supports a healthy immune system.
LAVENDER
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Metaphysical Properties
Element Air | Chakra Third Eye + Crown
Encourages peace, relaxation, and spiritual clarity.
Aids in purification and energetic cleansing.
Supports emotional balance and eases anxiety.
Promotes restful sleep and dream work.
Helps open intuition and psychic awareness.
Protective against negative energies.
Therapeutic Properties
Soothes nervous tension and stress.
Relieves headaches and migraines.
Promotes wound healing and reduces inflammation.
Supports healthy skin (calms irritation, burns, and bites).
Assists with restful sleep and reducing insomnia.
ROSEMARY
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Metaphysical Properties
Element Fire | Chakra Solar Plexus + Third Eye
Known for mental clarity and focus.
Aids memory, study, and decision-making.
Used for purification and removing stagnant energy.
Helps to boost confidence and determination.
Protects against unwanted spiritual influences.
Therapeutic Properties
Supports healthy circulation and warms the body.
Relieves muscle aches and joint pain.
Improves scalp health and stimulates hair growth.
Acts as an antiseptic and respiratory aid.
Boosts alertness and mental energy.
PEPPERMINT
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
Metaphysical Properties
Element Air + Water | Chakra Throat + Third Eye
Invigorates the mind and sharpens awareness.
Used for cleansing and clearing negativity.
Helps to stimulate psychic visions and dreams.
Attracts prosperity and success.
Encourages new perspectives and fresh ideas.
Therapeutic Properties
Relieves headaches and tension.
Aids digestion and eases nausea.
Clears nasal congestion and respiratory issues.
Reduces fever with its cooling properties.
Relieves muscle aches and cramps.
LEMON
Botanical Name: Citrus limonum
Metaphysical Properties
Element Fire | Chakra Solar Plexus
Brings clarity, positivity, and mental focus.
Purifies energy and environments.
Helps break through mental fog or indecision.
Draws success, prosperity, and confidence.
Excellent for spiritual cleansing rituals.
Therapeutic Properties
Boosts immunity and fights infection.
Cleanses the body of toxins.
Improves digestion and liver function.
Uplifts mood and combats fatigue.
Acts as a natural disinfectant.
FRANKINCENSE
Botanical Name: Boswellia carterii
Metaphysical Properties
Element Air + Spirit | Chakra Crown
Sacred oil for meditation, prayer, and spiritual connection.
Helps deepen breath and still the mind.
Used for protection, purification, and banishing negativity.
Enhances psychic work and past-life recall.
Supports spiritual transformation and release.
Therapeutic Properties
Promotes healthy skin and wound healing.
Supports respiratory health.
Acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Strengthens immunity.
Reduces stress and tension.
TEA TREE
Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Metaphysical Properties
Element Earth | Chakra Root + Solar Plexus
Protective and cleansing oil.
Breaks negative attachments and energy cords.
Used for banishing toxic influences.
Grounds and stabilises emotions.
Purifies sacred spaces.
Therapeutic Properties
Potent antimicrobial and antifungal.
Heals cuts, wounds, and infections.
Clears acne and skin irritations.
Boosts immune function.
Soothes congestion and coughs.
PATCHOULI
Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin
Metaphysical Properties
Element Earth | Chakra Root + Sacral
Draws prosperity, abundance, and wealth.
Used for grounding and stability.
Supports love and attraction rituals.
Encourages emotional balance and sensuality.
Promotes personal growth and strength.
Therapeutic Properties
Supports skin regeneration and hydration.
Reduces inflammation and irritation.
Soothes eczema and dermatitis.
Acts as a natural insect repellent.
Calms anxiety and nervous tension.
SANDALWOOD
Botanical Name: Santalum album
Metaphysical Properties
Element Water + Spirit | Chakra Third Eye + Crown
Heightens meditation and spiritual awareness.
Encourages connection to higher realms.
Used for love, purification, and protection.
Calms and centres the mind.
Brings peace and emotional healing.
Therapeutic Properties
Moisturises and soothes dry skin.
Relieves coughs and respiratory congestion.
Acts as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.
Supports wound healing.
Relieves nervous tension.
BERGAMOT
Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia
Metaphysical Properties
Element Air + Fire | Chakra Heart + Solar Plexus
Uplifts mood and encourages joy.
Dispels negative self-talk and doubt.
Used for love spells and attraction.
Balances emotions and clears energy blocks.
Helps to draw success and happiness.
Therapeutic Properties
Relieves stress, anxiety, and depression.
Supports digestive health.
Balances oily skin and acne.
Acts as an antibacterial and antifungal.
Freshens the air and environment.
CLARY SAGE
Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Metaphysical Properties
Element Water | Chakra Third Eye + Crown
Enhances intuition and dream recall.
Encourages clarity during confusion.
Used for opening spiritual sight.
Balances emotional turbulence.
Supports feminine energy and creativity.
Therapeutic Properties
Relieves menstrual cramps and PMS symptoms.
Supports hormonal balance.
Relaxes nervous tension.
Helps with insomnia and stress relief.
Improves scalp and hair health.
CEDARWOOD (ATLAS)
Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica
Metaphysical Properties
Element Earth | Chakra Root
Used for grounding, protection, and stability.
Cleanses negative energy from a space.
Enhances connection to ancestors and ancient wisdom.
Strengthens resolve and emotional resilience.
Creates a firm energetic foundation before ritual.
Therapeutic Properties
Eases tension and anxiety.
Supports respiratory health.
Reduces dandruff and promotes hair growth.
Acts as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.
Calms nervous energy and supports restful sleep.
EUCALYPTUS (BLUE GUM)
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus
Metaphysical Properties
Element Air | Chakra Throat
Clears mental fog and stagnant energy.
A powerful purifier of both physical and spiritual spaces.
Breaks hexes and psychic interference.
Supports healing and energy flow in blocked systems.
Promotes communication and mental clarity.
Therapeutic Properties
Clears sinuses and eases congestion.
Supports the immune system.
Reduces pain and inflammation.
Has strong antimicrobial and antiviral effects.
Cools the body and uplifts during fatigue.
YLANG YLANG
Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
Metaphysical Properties
Element Water | Chakra Heart + Sacral
Encourages sensuality and emotional intimacy.
Used in love and attraction spells.
Balances mood swings and supports emotional release.
Opens the heart to compassion and self-love.
Promotes a peaceful aura and deep relaxation.
Therapeutic Properties
Reduces blood pressure and heartbeat.
Improves mood and reduces anxiety.
Balances oily skin and hair.
Eases PMS and hormonal imbalances.
Acts as an aphrodisiac and mood enhancer.
GERANIUM
Botanical Name: Pelargonium graveolens
Metaphysical Properties
Element Water + Air | Chakra Heart
Restores emotional balance and harmony.
Encourages trust, compassion, and connection.
Used in love and healing rituals.
Helps release trauma stored in the body.
Protects the auric field during emotional shifts.
Therapeutic Properties
Supports hormone regulation.
Reduces inflammation and skin irritation.
Promotes skin health and regeneration.
Balances oil production.
Relieves anxiety and lifts mood.
MYRRH
Botanical Name: Commiphora myrrha
Metaphysical Properties
Element Earth + Spirit | Chakra Root + Crown
Used in offerings, protection, and consecration rituals.
Deepens meditation and spiritual communion.
Assists with grief, endings, and transitions.
Strengthens energetic boundaries.
Excellent for banishing rituals and ancestral rites.
Therapeutic Properties
Fights infection and promotes wound healing.
Soothes sore throats and coughs.
Acts as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
Supports oral health.
Strengthens immunity and calms the nervous system.
JUNIPER BERRY
Botanical Name: Juniperus communis
Metaphysical Properties
Element Fire + Air | Chakra Solar Plexus
Excellent for banishing, uncrossing, and energetic detox.
Raises vibration and encourages protection.
Clears spiritual attachments and lingering influences.
Supports courage and mental strength.
Used in moon and shadow work rituals.
Therapeutic Properties
Stimulates circulation and lymphatic drainage.
Aids in detoxification and digestion.
Relieves bloating and fluid retention.
Has antimicrobial and antiseptic benefits.
Supports urinary tract health.
CINNAMON (BARK)
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Metaphysical Properties
Element Fire | Chakra Sacral + Solar Plexus
Incredibly potent in spells for abundance, attraction, and success.
Raises spiritual energy and intensity.
Used in fast-acting spellwork and energetic amplification.
Strengthens personal power and intention.
Burns through blockages with fiery force.
Therapeutic Properties
Stimulates circulation and boosts metabolism.
Supports digestive health.
Acts as an antimicrobial agent.
Relieves pain and reduces inflammation.
Warms the body and enhances energy.
VETIVER
Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides
Metaphysical Properties
Element Earth | Chakra Root
Deep grounding and stabilising energy.
Restores energetic safety and emotional stillness.
Used in trauma recovery and energetic shielding.
Anchors intention during rituals or spellwork.
Supports shadow work and integration.
Therapeutic Properties
Calms the nervous system and relieves anxiety.
Promotes deep sleep.
Soothes skin irritation and supports regeneration.
Acts as an anti-inflammatory.
Eases emotional overwhelm.
CHAMOMILE (ROMAN)
Botanical Name: Chamaemelum nobile
Metaphysical Properties
Element Water | Chakra Solar Plexus + Heart
Brings peace, calm, and emotional clarity.
Used in dreamwork, emotional healing, and inner child rituals.
Soothes aggression and internal tension.
Encourages forgiveness and emotional release.
Gentle but powerful for purification rituals.
Therapeutic Properties
Calms the digestive system.
Eases menstrual discomfort.
Reduces insomnia and nervous tension.
Soothes skin inflammation and rashes.
Supports emotional wellbeing in children and adults.
NEROLI
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium var. amara
Metaphysical Properties
Element Water + Air | Chakra Heart + Crown
Connects to divine feminine and angelic realms.
Used in grief, heartbreak, and emotional rebirth.
Restores hope, joy, and presence.
Brings softness and ease to inner conflict.
Invites love, sensuality, and spirit-led healing.
Therapeutic Properties
Regenerates skin and reduces scarring.
Eases anxiety and panic attacks.
Balances hormonal swings.
Improves circulation and lymphatic flow.
Uplifts mood while calming the nervous system.