The Plants We Use
🌿 Plants We Use
A collection of the plants, flowers, and natural materials that bring color and meaning to our work. Each one carries its own story, medicine, and magic.
🌱 Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria)
Color: Deep blues—from soft sky to rich midnight.
Uses: Cools inflammation, detoxifies, and spiritually connects to intuition and clarity. Working with indigo feels like tapping into ancient magic.
🌰 Walnuts (Juglans spp.)
Color: Warm browns, taupes, and earthy grays.
Uses: Antimicrobial and cleansing. Spiritually, walnuts offer protection and support in shedding old layers.
🍎 Pomegranate Skins (Punica granatum)
Color: Soft yellows, golden greens, and warm ochres.
Uses: Astringent and anti-inflammatory. Symbolic of fertility, abundance, and rebirth.
🌿 Madder Root (Rubia tinctorum)
Color: Coral, salmon, and brick red.
Uses: Supports circulation. Grounding and stabilizing, connecting us to our root energy.
🌳 Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum)
Color: Purples, violets, and smoky grays.
Uses: Antiseptic and transformative—inviting creativity and mystery.
🪲 Cochineal (Dactylopius coccus)
Color: Pinks, reds, and vibrant fuchsias.
Uses: Symbolizes vitality and passion. A reminder of the power held by nature's smallest creatures.
🌿 Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.)
Color: Pale greens, silvers, and soft grays.
Uses: Clears stagnant energy and supports respiratory health. A plant of renewal and protection.
🌿 Laurel Sumac (Malosma laurina)
Color: Soft yellows and muted greens.
Uses: Antimicrobial, resilient, and adaptable. A teacher of thriving in harsh environments.
🌿 Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)
Color: Pinks and rust
Uses: Soothes respiratory ailments and symbolizes endurance and celebration.
🌿 California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica)
Color: Earthy greens with gray undertones.
Uses: Sacred in clearing and protection rituals. Brings clarity and peace.
🌸 Scabiosa (Scabiosa spp.)
Color: Lavender-grays and muted purples.
Uses: Supports skin healing and gentle transitions. Often associated with grief work and delicate beauty.
🌼 Sulphur Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus)
Color: Bright oranges and golden yellows.
Uses: Joyful and uplifting, bringing creativity and lightness.
🌼 Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)
Color: Golden yellows and rusty oranges.
Uses: Ceremonial and warm, embodying the glow of late summer and endurance.
This is just a peak into the many plants we use. Others include Oak Galls, Chestnuts, Avocado Pits, Cutch, Marigolds, Hibiscus, Hollyhock, Elderberry, Yarrow and so much more. We are always experimenting and trying new things!