Vetiver is what you reach for when your nervous system wants to exit your body entirely. When dissociation feels easier than staying present with what's happening. When you're so overstimulated that you can't think straight but you still have to function. It's heavy, earthy, almost muddy-smelling. It's not pretty. It doesn't smell like a spa or a wellness retreat. It smells like dirt because sometimes you need to remember you have a body, and that body

When people think of chamomile, they often picture sleep teas and baby lotions — but one form of chamomile goes far beyond calming nerves. Blue Chamomile, also known as German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita), is a deep-acting, emotionally intelligent oil that supports the body and soul through life’s heavier emotional burdens.

Cancer, ruled by the Moon and aligned with the Water element, governs our emotions, memories, and instincts to nurture and protect. This energy can be profoundly healing — but also heavy, especially when emotions are stored physically, like tension in the stomach or chest.