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Oakmoss

Evernia prunastri Oakmoss is the ‘Green Man’ of essential oils, it embodies the spirit of an ancient forest. Its deep green, earthy, musky scent is raw and primal, yet conveys the gentle side of the …

Obsidian

Summary What is Obsidian? Obsidian is a volcanic glass that forms naturally when felsic lava cools rapidly, resulting in a glass-like texture. This stone has been used since ancient times, particularly by the Mayans, for trade as far …

Ode to a Nightingale

John Keats MY heart aches, and a drowsy numbness painsMy sense, as though of hemlock I had drunk,Or emptied some dull opiate to the drainsOne minute past, and Lethe-wards had sunk:‘Tis not through envy of …

Omumbiri

Commiphora wildiiOmumbiri is a type of Myrrh native to some of the most arid deserts of Namibia. Growing close to the ground, it spreads its thorny crown over the sun-baked rocks. Few plants can survive …

Onyx

Onyx is known as the magic stone, giving the wearer the strength to release negative emotions and stress. Onyx allows you to let go of your physical world, relax, and flow with natural energies, bringing …

Opalite

Opalite, also known as Purple Opal, Opalized Fluorite, Ice Cream Opal and Tiffany Stone, is a soft and subtle yet dynamic iridescent man-made glass resin composed primarily of the mineral dolomite fused with metal to …

Opoponax

Commiphora erythrea Much confusion surrounds the origins of this oil. Despite its name, it is not derived from Ferula opoponax, a member of the carrot family that exudes a milky substance which, on drying, turns …

Orange

Citrus sinensis Oranges are the feminine counterpart to Lemons. Their sunny aroma spreads a warm glow. Orange is the most popular flavour in the food industry and likewise, one of the most popular scents in …

Oregano

Oreganum vulgareOregano is a well-known kitchen herb of Mediterranean origin. The Romans were instrumental in spreading it all over Europe. But, it did not need much encouragement. Much to the delight of butterflies who love the …

Osmanthus

Osmanthus fragrans Osmanthus is a small, highly aromatic ornamental tree of the Lilac family. It is at home in China and Japan, where it is often planted as a street tree. In the late summer …

Othala – Homeland

Inheritance | Estate | Legacy Greater Peace | Heaven on Earth “We inherit ourselves.” ᛟ Othala – “Oh-thall-ah” – Literally: “Homeland” or “Ancestral Lot” – Esoteric: Inheritance, estate, noble Rune of anscetral spiritual power, divine inheritance …

Oudh (Agarwood)

Aquilaria agollachaThe legendary Agarwood or Aloeswood, as it is sometimes referred to, is one of the most mysterious and precious substances used in perfumery and magic. Even in biblical times it was highly sought after …