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Who Do You Love? WOTE Staff Faves

February 25, 2025 by Kachina Abeita Leave a Comment

Welcome to the Wisdom of the Earth February promotion!! 

February 28-March 2, 2025 

40% off Selected WOTE Products

This month’s theme is Who Do You Love? February is the month to celebrate LOVE, and the staff at WOTE are excited to share some of their personal favorites with you for this promotion.

WOTE STAFF FAVES: Cedarwood, Himalayan; Grapefruit (White); Juniper Berry (Macedonia); Lavandin, Grosso (Bio-D); Lemongrass, South America; Linaloe Wood; Pine, Maritime; ; Spruce, Red; and Tansy, Common Purple Sage Hydrolat.

The regular prices listed here but the 40% discount will be posted on the Wisdom of the Earth Website during the sale hours. Please text or email me with ample time to place your order.

Hope you will enjoy learning a bit more about essences/hydrolats that are a “go-to” for those who spend every day surrounded by these beauties. Click on their names to see a image of the plant source.

Audre’s In Love with Macedonian Juniper Berry (Wild) Berries Only
(Juniperus communis)

This essential oil “got me” at first whiff. Her aroma is literally luscious, and one drop only makes you want more! Sweet, fruity and sensual, Juniper brings your senses alive. After all, she is the Queen of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Like all essential oils, she is all about harmony. So just as she can enliven a “tuned-out” kind of mood, she can also calm an overactive mind or body (nervous energy).

While the connection to the CNS is her claim to fame, she also supports the liver and pancreas…key parts of the digestive system, as well as the bladder and kidneys…key parts of the elimination system. So she also plays an important role, not only in processing the nutrition we take in, but also in eliminating the waste that results. So, if any of those areas have been problematic for you in the past…or if you just want to facilitate the smooth functioning of these systems…Juniper Berry should definitely be part of your health regimen.

Juniper Berry also has anti-inflammatory properties, the perfect antidote for chronic inflammation, which is well-known for the damage it can cause to healthy tissue…contributing to conditions like arthritis and diabetes.

I love to apply Juniper Berry (Macedonia) to the soles of my feet and the base of my spine before going to bed. I feel enveloped in the sweet, calming embrace of nature, and know that during the night, Juniper Berry will be contributing to the healing that takes place during periods of rest.

Retail price: 5 ml $29; 15 ml $75; 120 ml $525

Cynthia is Smitten by Cedarwood (Himalayan)
(Cedrus deodora)

Himalayan Cedarwood calls to me from deep within my soul. There is an energy and an ancient familiarity that feels like home when I anoint myself with this precious essence. I often anoint my head and heart to connect the two so that I can speak from my heart throughout the day. It is heart-opening, grounds me to the earth, and gives me the strength and courage to be open and receptive to what the day offers. It strengthens my ability to be miracle-minded. I love looking for the miracle in all situations.

The word cedar comes from the Hebrew word for power. Cedar is known as the tree of life; Its mission is to bring forth strength in your spirit. It gives me an aura of protection throughout the day—and infuses the scent and vibration when I enter a store or a home. The smell is intoxicating, and people often comment on how good I smell. I always consider myself a human diffuser!

Himalayan Cedarwood has been used for thousands of years for relaxation and meditation. King Solomon used the wood to build his sacred temples. The Egyptians also used it to mummify bodies. The Myrrhophers, an ancient order of holy women, used Cedarwood in their initiation ceremonies.

Himalayan Cedarwood is an antiseptic, anti-fungal, astringent, fungicide, and insect repellent. It is also suitable for infections, greasy hair, hair growth, relaxing the nervous system, mental clarity, and meditation. It can call your angels, guides, and higher self to be present and available to you.

Retail Price: 15ml $30 120ml $210

Susie’s Love for Pine, Maritime
(Pinus pinaster)

Pine, Maritime (also known as Ocean Pine) is my go-to essence! I love to use her when life begins to feel out of control and chaotic. A little on my chest immediately has me breathing more calmly and remembering to take deep, cleansing breaths. This provides more oxygen for my overactive brain.

Pine, Maritime brings the ocean to me, and helps my whole being to relax and reset itself. Her fresh aroma is reminiscent of the salt air. I breathe in her aroma and simultaneously feel it warming my chest, while practically hearing the ocean’s waves. I then realize that life is not so bad… it is actually very good. Life, like the cliffs of the ocean that are home to this pine, may provide ebbs and flows, but I have a powerful ally in Pine, Maritime.

Retail Price: 15ml $36 120ml $252

Chris Adores Lavandin, Grosso
(Lavandula hybrida grosso) Certified Bio-Dynamic

Our Lavandin Grosso is grown bio-dynamically in a lush coastal valley located in Northern California. The Cultivator of this very special Lavandin Grosso is a wonderful woman who is committed to working with the rhythms and intelligence of nature. An impressive aspect of her approach is that synthetic chemicals, including pesticides and fertilizers, are absent from its cultivation.

Another fascinating aspect is how the phases of the moon are part of the process, when it comes to scheduling planting and harvesting. Additionally, natural means, such as companion planting, are used to manage insects or other invasive species like fungi.

All lavandins are hybrids of True Lavender and Spike Lavender. Lavandin Grosso has its own uniquely relaxing effect on the body and emotions. An interesting fact is that Lavender and Lavandin varieties are the most used essential oils in the world. They reduce anxiety, are helpful for sleep and act as a first aid for ailments and injuries to the skin, including burns. Several drops of oil, followed by cool water, is a regimen that quickly facilitates the healing of burns.

This essential oil offers a pleasing aroma as well as the benefits and pleasure of reducing nasal congestion and in promoting the healing of cuts and bruises, and, of course, the benefits of anti-bacterial agency. As a bio-dynamic oil created via natural organic systems, Lavandin grosso brings us closer to the earth and more connected to nature.

I personally use Lavandin Grosso for healing incidental cuts, nicks or bruises. She also helps with relaxing and focusing on what is most important in my life right now.

Retail price: 5ml $19 15ml $50 120ml $350

Bronlin Loves Tansy, Common
(Chrysanthemum/tanacetum vulgare)

One of my favorite memories, as a new WOTEE, was when I was told, “The heart does not lie.” Our minds have the capacity to lie to us all the time, but if we can quiet our mind, and listen to our heart, we will find our true way of being.

I love Tansy for just this reason. She helps me find my way back to my heart. Her lovely floral aroma is a powerful ally for heart work. She also stimulates the immune system while helping to clear the sinuses and lungs. Additionally, Tansy, Common aids with digestion and joint pain, when applied topically.

I invite you to get to know our sister, Tansy, and I hope she becomes your friend as she has become mine.

Retail Price: 15ml $40 120ml $280

Maija’s Pleasant Musings about Spruce, Red (Organic)
(Picea rubens)

Spruce Red is the perfect representation of Strength, Confidence and Passion! Emotionally and Spiritually, Spruce, Red is a gentle-yet-powerful Plant Deva! She helps balance and clear our energy chakras. She also helps us to realize our true passions, and shows how we can move forward in life, with joyful confidence.

The cortisone chemotypes in Spruce, Red aid with pain, tension and inflammation of muscles and joints. Applying 8-10 drops of her to the spine is like having a personal Chiropractor …in a bottle! The nourishing essence of Spruce Red supports our immune, respiratory and central nervous systems. Several drops in your bath, diffuser or massaged into pain sites of the body, will work wonders!

Retail Price: 15ml $37 120ml $259

Taylor Absolutely Loves Lemongrass from South America!
(Cymbopogon citratus)

If I am feeling drained, exhausted, or stressed, Lemongrass (South America) is my “go-to”! Her essence is vibrant and uplifting! It is packed with aromas of lemony zest and robust, spicy ginger-like undertones.

The potency of this particular Lemongrass provides me with an extra zing or kick, like no other! Her bright scent instantly energizes my brain while helping to clear sluggish, tired energies within my being. I envision her crisp, invigorating essence as an emotional auric astringent.

As for applying Lemongrass topically, I have found that my skin is a bit sensitive, so I start with applying our RoseHip Seed oil and then adding a layer of Lemongrass afterwards.

I highly recommend adding two drops of this uplifting essence to diffuser water, for brightening and purifying a space. An additional bonus, for me, is the invigorating fragrance does not bother my pets!

Retail Price: 15ml $25 120ml $175

Darlene is Crushing on Linaloe Wood
(Bursera delpechiana)

Linaloe Wood gives a fresh uplifting aroma that gets me every time! Her high notes, combined with a hint of “green” and subtle spiciness, encourages me to “press the reset button”. I can equate this feeling to the satisfying sense of sitting in a brand new car and preparing to take it for a spin!

I recommend Linaloe Wood for sinus relief, through steam inhalations, and I believe you will quite enjoy breathing her in.

As a maker of skincare products, I am intrigued by Linaloe Wood’s benefits, including Her abilities to calm, heal and regenerate the skin. For most people, this gentle wood essence can go directly on the skin. Linaloe Wood is also known as an Aphrodisiac. This makes her a great addition to your favorite massage oil.

Retail Price: 15ml $33 120ml $231

Deidra’s Love for White Grapefruit
(Citrus paradisi)

Over the last 13 years, I have come to know White Grapefruit as a friend. She is an essence that has greatly helped me, during the transition from over-the-counter meds to a holistic way of living. This beautiful essence is “Vitamin C in a bottle”.

Grapefruit essential oil is made from pressing the rind. Her aroma is fresh and uplifting! She is known for neutralizing free radicals, and her anti-infectious benefits make her a great help when addressing bacterial or viral infections. Additionally, 2-3 drops in the diffuser can assist with lifting the vibration in a room and mental clarity.

White Grapefruit is considered photosensitive, so I encourage you to put her on the bottoms of your feet if you will be spending time in the sun. Of course, you can always mix a drop or two with your favorite night cream or hair oil, before going to bed.

I hope that you will enjoy exploring the benefits of this power-packed uplifting Plant Deva!

Retail Price: 15ml $24 120ml $168

Tara Sky is Loving Purple Sage Hydrolat
(Artemisia tridentata)


A hydrolat is created during the steam distillation process. It contains no preservatives (like a floral water or hydrosol can), thus the different terminology. It is a watery liquid that is separated from the essential oil. This gentle plant water carries the same healing properties as the essential oil, in a lesser concentration. It makes the Hydrolat perfect for misting a room or your body.

I am an Energy Worker, Tarot Reader and Massage Therapist. Hydrolats play an effective role in preparing the space, myself and clients, for the work to be done. Purple Sage Hydrolat is my personal favorite! She really helps create the sacred space and clears negative energy from the room. Her lovely aroma is clean with earthy undertones. I find her the perfect balance of calming and stimulating!

I don’t go anywhere without my Purple Sage Hydrolat.

Retail Price: 120ml $33 500ml $130

FYI...Kachina’s LOVE’S from this list are Cedarwood Himalayan

and Pine Maritime

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Cozy Up to Winter Wellness

January 22, 2025 by Kachina Abeita Leave a Comment

40% OFF SALE at Wisdom of the Earth

January 24-26, 2025

Welcome to the Wisdom of the Earth January promotion!!  Our theme this month is Cozy Up to Winter Wellness.   This time of year we especially need to support our respiratory system and our immune system.  The products in this promotion were chosen for their healing properties in these areas…so we are excited to offer these to you in the midst of cold and flu season.

Contact me at kca@kachinaabeita.com between now and Sunday morning, January 26th so I can place your order. Thanks, Kachina Abeita

Eucalyptus True (Eucalyptus radiata)
Though most renowned for its respiratory properties (decongestant, relieves coughs and colds), Eucalyptus has other powerful abilities, as well.  Its analgesic properties make it helpful for sore muscles and arthritic joints.  Great layered with our Red Pine, which is also featured in this promotion.  

Eucalyptus, True also has broad-spectrum anti-microbial action, making it effective against fungi, bacteria and viruses.  Great for the immune system as well…3-5 drops on the sole of each foot is a great way to start the day or end the evening. 

Eucalyptus has a rich history in Australia, from which it hails.  The indigenous Australians used eucalyptus leaves for thousands of years for their antiseptic qualities and in steam baths for respiratory conditions.  The trees were revered in their ancient culture as symbols of healing and endurance.

Regular price: 15 ml $29; 120 ml $203

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
One of the best in the aromatherapy arsenal for migraines, research has shown that the active compound parthenolide helps to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. 

Like its common name suggests, this oil will also help to relieve/reduce fevers.  In fact, Feverfew comes from the Latin word “febrifugia”, meaning “fever reducer”, reflecting its traditional use in ancient Greece and Rome.  I love that the use of aromatherapy carries on these ancient practices, which have stood the test of time.  

Feverfew is also anti-inflammatory, an anti-oxidant and supports the digestive process.
Regular Price: 15 ml $40; 120 ml $280

Helichrysum Italicum Albania

Helichrysum is truly a Queen of Aromatherapy.  Her powerful healing properties include anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and cholesterol balancing.  Helichrysum is highly prized for providing respiratory and allergy relief, and is a wonderful wound cleaner and healer, reducing scarring as well.  She is a powerful addition to any skin regimen, and helps to prevent and reduce wrinkles

Helichrysum is a “go to” for just about any ailment due to her wide-spectrum effects.   Though she is one of the more expensive oils in aromatherapy, a little goes a long way, and the results are worth it.

The name Helichrysum (pronounced hel-li-chri-zum) comes from the Greek word “helios” – sun, and “chrysos” – gold, referring to its small golden-yellow flowers. 
In the Mediterranean, Helichrysum was believed to have protective powers…acting as a shield…against negative energies, and was used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.  In ancient Greece, the flowers were used to symbolize the eternal nature of love, and were often part of wedding celebrations.

Regular Price:  5 ml $75; 15 ml $195; 120 ml  $1,365

Marjoram cineole (Thymus mastichinal)

Also Known as Spanish Marjorma, this beautiful essential oil is excellent for alleviating pain due to inflammation, muscle fatigue and headaches.  She would be excellent paired with Feverfew for the latter purpose. Marjoram is excellent for tight muscles (attention, massage therapists…marjoram literally “melts” tight shoulder muscles when layered with a Lavender or conifer like Red Pine), and is anti-spasmodic.  

Marjoram is anti-viral, great for the immune system, and supports healthy blood pressure and circulation.  She is warming to the human body and helps to prevent colds and flu.

In ancient Egypt, Marjoram was dedicated to Osiris, the god of the underworld, and was used during funeral ceremonies.  Ancient naturalists like Pliny the Elder used marjoram to address nervous system disorders and digestive issues.

Regular Price:  15 ml $33; 120 ml $231

Myrtle Cineoliferum (Myrtus communis cineoliferum)  
This Myrtle has strong anti-microbial properties, making it highly effective against bacteria, fungi and viruses.  Thus she is an excellent addition to our anti-viral  choices.  She is also highly anti-inflammatory, so she is helpful with skin irritations and arthritic joints.  

Her decongestant ability makes her a natural for diffusing or using in a steam inhalation when respiratory “bugs” are going around.

 Research has shown her to be helpful for balancing thyroid function, and she helps to support the adrenals, as well.  That is a great morning ritual…applying Myrtle cineoliferum, and a Cedarwood, if you have one…over your adrenals to start the day with energy and focus.

Regular Price:  15 ml $37; 120 ml $259


Orange, Blood Red (Belize)Citrus sinensis


This vibrant, beautiful essential oil is high in antioxidants that help to fight free radicals and boost the immune system.  Since it is a citrus, it can be skin sensitive, so, if you have not used this oil before,  it is best to do a test patch on the inside of your wrist before applying it elsewhere for the first time.  You can also apply safely to the soles of the feet, and still get the benefit you are looking for.  

It is an excellent mood booster…it brightens even the darkest or most worrisome situation, helping you to move forward with determination and clarity.  Blood Orange can also help to relieve respiratory issues like colds and congestion.  You can layer it over the Eucalyptus, True, or a conifer like the Pine, Red. 

Blood Orange from Belize is fabulous in a diffuser for both immune system and respiratory support; because it is also so anti-bacterial and anti-viral (as indicated in NIH research), it is great to diffuse in the room of a sick family member or patients in a group setting.  Her upbeat nature supports recovery and positive thinking, as well.

Spiritually, Blood Orange is often used to stimulate the sacral chakra, which is associated with passion and emotional balance.  It can help one connect more deeply with one’s emotions and enhance creativity.  

Regular Price:  15 ml $22; 120 ml $154

Pine, Red (Pinus resinosa)

This beautiful oil is exceptionally good for pain relief…muscles, joints…and also pain held in the heart.  Research on Pine oil generally indicates positive results in purifying the air, so a diffuser is a great way to use this oil, especially when there is a lot of pollen or smoke in the air.  Red Pine is highly anti-inflammatory, making it a good choice for arthritis or skin irritations.   It can also be used to address skin conditions like acne, eczema due to its astringent properties.  

All tree essences are very grounding and centering, and Red Pine is no exception.  This oil offers a great way to induce calm and mental clarity without having a sedating effect.  

Spiritually, Red Pine can help to establish a deeper connection to the natural world, and also conveys a sense of peace and harmony.  In ancient times, pine trees were symbols of resilience, longevity and abundance.  Images of these trees are often found on family coats of arms or in cultural celebrations, including Christmas.   In some spiritual practices, pine tees represent protection, purification and eternal life.

Regular Price: 5 ml $19; 15 ml $48; 120 ml $336

Zanthoxylum (Zanthoxylum armatym, DC)

This is another oil rarely offered in the US, as our farmer in Nepal is the one who enlightened us about her! The name comes from the Greek phrase ‘xanthon xylon’, which means ‘yellow wood’. 

There is some excellent recent research on this oil in the South African Journal of Botany, which extols the history and current benefits of this plant.  Here is a quote from this research:  Zanthoxylum, commonly known as “Timur or Toothache tree” is a high-value medicinal plant known for its aromatic, cultural, and economic significance (Hui et al., 2020). The species has several ethnobotanical uses such as the treatment of toothache, fever, indigestion, cholera, headache, abdominal pain, rheumatism, skin diseases, diabetes and asthma… Active constituents and bioactive extracts of the species are known to exhibit antifungal, antioxidant, hepato-protective, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiviral/antiprotozoal and larvicidal activities

Critics of essential oils  and plant medicine often claim that there is little research on their medicinal benefits, however other countries are aggressively investigating the benefits of these plants for health, food preservation and other important uses.  Fortunately, we are aware of their medicinal effectiveness, and are able to use them for health and wellness.

Regular Price:  15 ml $30; 120ml $211

NUT & SEED OILS

Black Cumin 

If Helichrysum is a Queen of aromatherapy, Black Cumin is surely a King.  I know of nothing better to support the immune system than this black seed oil which has been used for centuries in various cultures, including Egypt, India, Africa and the Middle East. 

It is wise to keep a bottle at your office or at home to sip from throughout the day, if you feel like you’re coming down with something, or of those around you are coughing or sneezing.  Otherwise, one good sip each morning to start the day.  Just be aware that many people do find it energizing, so it is best not to take it before bedtime. 

Black Cumin’s considerable benefits include its anti-inflammatory action and its highly anti-viral property.  Many use it for skin health…acne, eczema, and other skin conditions.  Black Cumin promotes hair growth and helps treat scalp conditions like dandruff.  It also serves in a protective or preventive capacity, both as an anti-oxidant, protecting the cells from damage, as well as to keep one from “catching” whatever is going around at the moment.

We have often shared the quote attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, who said “In black seed, there is a healing for every disease except death.” And various reports indicate that Black Cumin seeds were found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun.  

Be advised that some references recommend against using Black Cumin if you are on blood thinning medication. 

Regular Price: 15 ml $28; 120 ml (4 oz) $196; 500 ml $698

Please Note:Nut and Seed oils like Black Cumin do not have as long a shelf-life as essential oils, so please store them away from extreme heat or cold.

HYDROLATS

Grindelia (Grindelia squarrosa)

Grindelia, also known as Gumweed, Hydrolat is known for its wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties, which make it effective for soothing skin irritations such as acne, eczema and psoriasis, and for cleaning small wounds and supporting their healing. 

Grindelia Hydrolat is anti-bacterial, so spraying a room or office between guests/clients would help to prevent the spread of germs.   According to Old Ways Wisdom, Grindelia is also a good antidote for poison ivy exposure.  Good to know once summer comes!  

Some Native American cultures used Grindelia in spiritual practices for calling forth protection and healing.  In modern times, she is known for emotional calming and stress reduction .  For meditators ,she can create a calm and focused environment conducive to deeper connection to your higher self.

Regular Price: 120 ml (4 oz) $33; 500ml $130


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The Fire Element of Summer

July 18, 2023 by Kachina Abeita Leave a Comment

As an extreme heatwave circles the globe it is no surprise that Fire is the element of summer. Beyond the blazing above 100º temperatures we are having now, looking to Chinese medicine, the fire element represents the season of action and the activities of the heart (circulation, joy, love, desire) and small intestines (acting with clarity of what is pure or true from the impure or untrue, what to assimilate and what to let go of). Mental activity called Shen, is associated with the heart and includes thought processes, memory, consciousness, sleep and emotional well-being. These mental activities all rely on the ability to make clear judgment, which is governed by the Small Intestine.

And in the world of plant medicine the flowering tops in the Lamiaceae family have an abundance of gifts for us as we balance between our choices of energy extending and energy conserving summer activities.

When the heat of this fire element is too strong Mints are the members of this family that can ease the build up of heat in our bodies as they are refreshing, uplifting and clarifying. Any one of these devas, Peppermint, Spearmint, Cornmint or Muna applied to the souls of our feet, nape of the neck, crown of the head or crook of the elbow instantly cools us down.

But thinking of Summer as a time of abundance, action & growth then the transformational aspect of Fire is associated with getting to the truth of what is important, what to put our energy into, where to apply our will to fulfill our desires. We certainly want to harness this energy with clarity for getting things done and for creating more joy in our lives.

Let’s consider how 3 of the flowering tops from the Lamiaceae family help you do that. Thyme Linolool, Lavandin Grosso and Hyssop will support you in getting clear with what you want & what actions you want to fuel. Let’s learn how they can also aid with symptoms of an unbalanced fire element which include heartburn, insomnia, agitation, nervousness, digestive upset, rashes and palpitations.

Thyme Linolool is a very gentle herb with fluffy soft white flowering tops. She offers the extreme energy of thyme without the fire. She gently helps us get unstuck, unblocked, releasing stagnation or trauma patterns. By understanding our subtleties she meets us at our own pace for transformation. Her message is, the universe is on your side. She’s here to help dissolve the myth of a punishing god.

Her chemistry includes the gentleness of Linolool and the killer energy of Thymol, as in a killer of micro-organisms. She is super anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, dissolver of mucus, anti-arthritic. Very good for calming muscle spasms including hiccups & cramps. Calms a gaseous belly. Thyme Linolool is known to alleviate respiratory distress ( can be used in a steam inhalation) and strengthen the immune system. She can stimulate the brain when used with a Rosemary. But is also the only Thyme that is calming for sleep.

(From Wisdom of the Earth, Thyme Linolool is: Anti-viral/fungal/parasite. Used for skin/scalp infections and issues (impetigo, psoriasis, warts), staph/strep, psoriasis, fear, and claustrophobia. Immune support. Nervine. Gentle.)

Lavandin Grosso is a natural hybrid offspring of Lavandula angustifolia & Lavender Spike. Generally, all lavenders and lavandins carry the Violet Flame vibration and encourage self love & self worth. Lavandin Grosso softens our edges if we feel defensive and a need to prove ourselves. She is vital for people pleasers or those who feel unappreciated. She settles us into our hearts to gather those parts that have been left behind and teaches us to suffer less. She has the capacity to aid us in releasing intergenerational pain and trauma.

Her chemistry is high in camphor making her more stimulating than the Lavenders. So it is better to apply her in the morning and not at night. The energetic aspect of expansion is beneficial for our respiratory system which is stressed by the extreme levels of heat and humidity in the air we breathe. Use Lavandin Grosso when you feel depleted. She is also a clearing agent and a strong pain reliever so is helpful for headaches.

(From Wisdom of the Earth, Lavandin Grosso is: Anti-viral/fungal/bacterial/septic. Releases your anxiety, fears, and pain. Used for colds, burns, bruises, insomnia, sciatica, ear nose, and throat harmony. Uplifts the spirit and makes us aware of the many levels of divine love.)

Hyssop is a holy herb, a spiritual plant used to connect with the Divine within us. Considered by some as the High Priestess of aromatherapy she is also known to aid us in our forgiveness work. She brings us back to balance when our emotions get overwhelming. Hyssop says, “I am centered within the chaos”.

Her chemistry is high in mono-terpenes indicating the capacity to repair our DNA. And high in ketones enabling her to address issues in the emotional body.
Hyssop is anti-microbial, highly anti-viral, stimulates circulation. Apply to the sternum over your heart for blood pressure or emotional issues. Layer with a Basil to reduce coughing.

(From Wisdom of the Earth, Hyssop is: Anti-viral, expectorant. Used for asthma, bronchitis, HIV, Herpes 1 & 2, Hepatitis A, B, C, anti-cancer, flu, cardiac, and blood purifier. Supports adrenals and balances mood swings. Cleanses emotions of angst, anger, grief, and shame. The Queen of Forgiveness, for ourselves and others. Emotionally and spiritually, helps us let go of our old stories so that we can write new ones. Connect to the Violet Flame.)

Layer all 3 on your belly to enhance the digestive (fire) or on the heart to relieve issues of heaviness or life’s pressures emotionally or physically.

Or take a drop of one single essence at a time on your palm, gently rub your hands together and slowly inhale. You will experience their chemistry directly in your body. Ask them for what you need.

If you are new to this trust that with practice, a quiet mind and attention to yourself you’ll sense your body’s response. If you choose to work with one or all of these plant friends this summer contact me to order them for you. They will teach you of their gifts and find ways to express their healing in you for balance and ease. Just ask.

In loving gratitude to my teachers, Siddiqa Salter and John Odom for the gift of their knowledge and wisdom teachings that I am passing on to you.

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Functional Integration®a Nonverbal Dialogue

June 5, 2022 by Kachina Abeita 2 Comments

In a therapeutic setting we think of touch beginning when the hand of the practitioner meets the body of the client. This contact begins a nonverbal dialog resulting in some healing, soothing or reset of the physical body. 

I find the qualities of touch in a Feldenkrais Functional Integration® lesson expand beyond this. For example, consider “being touched” as in emotionally moved by someone’s words or actions. Something is meaningfully given and wholeheartedly received. It may not be totally life transforming but potentially shifts you a little deeper into your true expression of yourself or your humanness.

Among a handful of these touching moments in my life was the time I met Moshe Feldenkrais. I didn’t have the blessing of spending years or decades under his tutelage but his ability to “touch” me to the core of my being within minutes flipped the axis on the 28 year old world I thought was ME.

In May of 1981 an organization called Quest brought Moshe to my home town in Dallas, Texas. These recordings are still available to us and in the notes it says, “Moshe seemed overworked and tired”. Some of the participants interpreted that as impatience and rudeness. But what I felt was his urgency to get his message through to us. A message to drop the inefficient, ineffective effort in how I moved through the world. So I signed up for the full week of rolling on the floor with curiosity and self awareness innocent of where it would lead me.

Instantly, I got feedback from people in my life of subtle transformations. A neighbor seeing me rake leaves was so taken by the elegance of my movements he had to comment about it. My mother saw me emotionally hit pause and then reverse in the middle of us playing out an old, tired, familiar pattern of “trying to please” only to be met by disappointment. An endless roundabout…until that moment. We were experiencing an emotionally functional application of Feldenkrais’s principle of reversibility, the ability to reverse directions at any moment on the trajectory of an action. This skill was immediately available to me when the circumstance for learning arose.

My life was being touched by the process of embodying these Feldenkrais Method® concepts. Near the end of the workshop a big group of enthusiasts gathered around Moshe to thank him or seek personal attention. I was standing on the outer edge of those encircling The Teacher when Moshe spotted me and motioned for me to come forward. After asking my name he simply said to me, “ Your mother taught you that you are suppose to be shy but you’re not, are you?

It was a truth I had lived with for 28 years but I hadn’t clarified until his words defined it for me. His keen observation TOUCHED me, made me AWARE, confirmed for me that I really was who I felt I was and not who I was expected to be. This quality of being seen that says, I see you and you really do shine underneath those layers of learned familial, ancestral and cultural coverings. You just have to own it and express it …if you choose.

As I organize my thoughts and experiences to give a presentation this fall on “WHAT’S IN THE TOUCH IN FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION®?” at the Move Better, Feel Better Summit 2022 in September, this moment is central to my understanding of its impact.

The intention in FI is to set up the circumstances for learning. How does that happen? Being seen, heard, understood, kinesthetically felt precedes physical contact. Then providing safety and support so the nervous system can rest in a parasympathetic state, opens the way to introduce functional movements for learning. 

The qualities of a practitioner’s touch vary from gentle, quiet, clear, strong, safe or secure through this kinesthetic dialog. With gentleness a person’s awareness is brought to some part of their body or some connection within themselves that may not have been included before. Practitioners hands communicate curiosity, “is this easier? Or is that easier?” And they listen and follow and sometimes redirect.“ Can you go here? Is this angle available to you? Yes, then let’s get bigger or No, ok, let’s change directions.”

Functional Integration® is typically defined as the non-verbal application of Awareness Through Movement®. In these lessons we are instructed to move slowly, be gentle, be curious, play and enjoy a pause. This is a rhythm that gets the attention of our nervous system. This is a pace that allows for learning. It allows for observation and self-inquiry. The pause allows for a recalibration, a self determined freedom from habit, an opening for new choices to be made. Did I mention, this can result in pain reduction, as well?

 These qualities are instrumental in the hands on, customized FI lesson. When the contact is meaningful and communicated with clarity of intention the whole nervous system integrates lost or forgotten parts of oneself. It may not be totally life transforming each time but potentially it shifts you a little deeper into a truer expression of yourself.

Contact Kachina to schedule a Functional Integration lesson. And look for upcoming  information how to attend the virtual Move Better, Feel Better Summit 2022 this September 15th -September 24th.

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An Anointing

April 30, 2022 by Kachina Abeita Leave a Comment

An Anointing is a conscious act of blessing with intention, attention, and reverence for the anointed using high vibrational oils (sacred oils). It has ancient roots in many cultures and religions.

“What did you say you call this?”, he asked after agreeing to be anointed with essential oils.

“In general, Aromatherapy”, I answered. “These EOs are from Wisdom of the Earth and are in the category of medicinal quality aromatherapy.”

As a musician he understands, he actually lives in a world of vibrational expression through sound waves. The idea that plants and trees share their essence with us through their vibration was not a big leap for Sam. 

“Plants are Alchemists.” The whole of the plant kingdom takes Light and alchemizes it into food & medicine for itself and for us through photosynthesis. When we anoint with the plant essences we take its particular chemical elixir of light into our bodies. And it’s higher vibrations of light uplift, balance, center, open, strengthen or protect us according to our need or deficiency. It brings us into resonance with it. Or spoken from the perspective that plants and trees are living beings, they brings us into resonance with their expression of light for our body’s wisdom to use as we need.

This 1st anointing happened during Sam’s 4th Feldenkrais lesson. He arrived still in recovery from a weekend gig of mixing sound for a cover band in which he slept less than 4 hours. In the previous lessons, we had been addressing posture, breathing to improve his singing and chronic low back stress from all the heavy lifting a sound man does to set up the band. On this day his nervous system was thin & ragged so I suggested we start with an anointing to bring peace and calm. He was quite open to the idea.

I had him smell Balsam Copaiba which calms and instills a peaceful tone. Then Frankincense which centers and deeply soothes. And finally, Lavender Highland 1200-1400 meters which is a very high vibrational lavender lifting any heaviness from us.

He chose the Balsam Copaiba and Frankincense. As we each focused on our breath and entered quietness  I placed several drops of Balsam Copaiba on the crown of his head and followed with Frankincense on his 3rd eye center and base of the neck.

I proceeded with a simple Functional Integration lesson with the intention to reestablish his physical sense of “Centering” and a deeper sense of nourishing the Self while releasing stress in the low back. Then the Cedarwoods called to be applied over his kidney/adrenal area. When we push ourselves into exhaustion the Cedarwoods, Spruces and other Conifers offer excellent support for our adrenals. Specifically, Cedarwood Atlas wanted to help Sam recover his energies after excess depletion. 

He commented on feeling 100% better than when he arrived. The addition of the anointing to his regular Feldenkrais experience took him to another level of deepening his sense of Self.


If you’d like to experience an Anointing with your next Feldenkrais session or with a Foot Reflexology session please contact Kachina at kachina@KiClarity.com or call or text  214-521-4798.

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All Spruced Up!

April 29, 2022 by Kachina Abeita Leave a Comment

“All conifers have a way of allowing us to hear Mother Earth’s call to our souls.”

These words from my first teacher of the Wisdom Of The Earth Plant & Tree Medicinal Essences comes to life every time I use a conifer. If you have ever entered the Cathedral atmosphere of a forest or even a small concentration of trees you have also felt the truth of this statement deep in your bones. When we can hear the call it is an invitation into our own Sacred Inner Space.

Of the Conifers, I am most compelled by ALL 7 varieties of WOTE’S Spruces.

 All Spruces offer adrenal support therefore are great for stress reduction. They are also anti-inflammatory, offer Immune support., are anti-spasmodic and anti viral. But for me their greatest gift is their emotional/spiritual properties including centering & grounding.

One evening before taking a sunset walk All the Spruces called to me. Layering Black Spruce on the back of my neck and shoulders, Blue Spruce on my throat and upper chest, Norway Spruce over my kidneys, adrenals and  thyroid, Red Spruce on my back at the heart & sacrum level, Sitka over my bladder and chest just because I love her scent so much and White on the crown of my head & down my spine. I was All Spruced Up! Funny how this phrase implied being all shiny & sparkly and feeling good about oneself in the home I grew up in.

You may have already heard of FOREST BATHING. In a nutshell, there is now scientific evidence that in spending significant time walking, hiking, sitting in a forest your senses will be saturated with the sounds, smells & general calming atmosphere of “Nature” gifting us with various health benefits. So I had literally taken “A Spruce Forest Bath” without being in a forest. I then carried it with me into my neighborhood. These exotic guests offered a blessing by bringing the fragrance and spirit of their Canadian Spruce Family to Kessler Plaza in Oak Cliff in Dallas,Texas.

As I moved through the neighborhood I wondered how the other trees related to me carrying the scent & vibration of an unusual forest grove of half a dozen varieties of Spruce (Engelman was missing from my home Spruce collection that night).

But first, how was I relating to this community in and around me? Well, what was most curious was the simultaneous sensations of being Grounded AND Uplifted…indeed, like very tall trees. My energy was reaching deep into a serene sense of being at home in this place while feeling unburdened by the familiar stories we can allow to define us.

From within my own bloodstream the alchemy of the Spruces was affecting me through my energy field. There was the warmth & strength from the Black, the courage to be from the Blue, a sense of harmony from Norway, Red was stirring vitality, Sitka alway fills me with her joyful reminder of home and White uplifts my thoughts to a more positive realm.

Like all plants, trees receive light from the sun, stars & galaxies. Trees act as antenna for light energy.
They teach us how to survive earth changes by providing protector/guardian energy and they promote change at a safe pace.


More specifically:


White Spruce opens the channels of our 7th & 8th chakras & offers calming grounded encouragement in moments of stress. She is a true facilitator between the mind and the soul.

Sitka has the ability to calm us within our own physical bodies, so we can take time to ponder our bodies relationship to our emotional & spiritual evolvement. Practically speaking, she allows us to discern if we are centered enough to meet our needs on all levels.

Red Spruce asks us to live an impassioned life.


Norway is an uplifted for the darker days of winter. She offers hormonal support and to clear our hearts of spiritual & emotional debris. 


Spruce Engelman helps get us in touch with our feminine side as she is soft, nurturing and gentle.

Spruce Blue opens the 5th chakra for communication to help us speak our truth in love.


Spruce Black addresses angst and our shadow side that is ready to come into the light.


Invite a Spruce into your life this holiday season.Contact Kachina  to set up a consultation or make an order.

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Black Cumin

April 29, 2022 by Kachina Abeita Leave a Comment

“The cure for everything but death”

Black Cumin Seed has been used for healing for centuries. 

The Prophet Muhammad was said to have described Black Cumin Seed as “the cure for everything but death”. 

She is written about in most all sacred texts and is highly revered as a natural powerhouse for health.  ​She is a powerful ally and can support the body in rebuilding itself and becoming stronger.

 Black Seed Oil addresses almost all human ailments because she fortifies our Immune System and can be taken daily to keep the body strong and healthy. 

 Black Cumin Seeds are anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory,  and are wonderful for the joints and arthritis or rheumatism.  

This seed oil is highly anti-viral and is good for the lungs, bronchitis, allergies, asthma, colds, flu, and a bad cough. 

She heals the intestines, harmonizes the stomach, clears intestinal spasms, and supports a healthy colon and other eliminating organs.  

Black Cumin Seed is good for headaches and migraines and is amazing for harmonizing blood sugar levels.  

She is a moon cycle regulator, helping to balance one’s cycles every month.  For pregnant women, Black Cumin Seeds promote breast milk production. 

As a powerful immune booster, these seeds can help those suffering from tumors and cancer.  

She is great for epileptics and diabetics, and will also support cleansing and balancing the liver. 

For the skin and hair, this nut oil is very nourishing and harmonizing and can help with imbalances. She provides minerals & vitamins and contains more than 20% protein.



  Emotionally speaking, Black Cumin Seeds help clear emotional manipulation.  She helps people to work together in groups to find common ground.  When the harmony needs to be restored in personal relationships, she can be a great ally to address lower frequencies and clear the shadow side in order to move forward together in Love.

From RAMA HOLISTIC CARE

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Cistus and Guaiacwood for Emotional Shelter

April 21, 2022 by Kachina Abeita Leave a Comment

Protect and Nurture a Healing Heart.

Rejection is not the original language of the Heart 
yet it is known and can wound the sturdiest of hearts. 
Loving deeply is its own gift. 

Having your love received is its own fulfillment.
That love being rejected or abandoned can set one on a spiral of sadness.


Still raw within the first year of both my parents transitioning, only 3 months apart, some layers of grief began to peel away rather quickly. After an emotionally exhausting  day, ending in heart ache, I ran into the protective, energetic arms of Cistus also known as Rock Rose…then soon after, I globed as much Guaiacwood on my heart as I could and smoothed the rest all over my face. I was seeking, and ultimately did find,  emotional shelter  in the wisdom of these two essential essences.

The spooky thing about layering a recent loss, upon unsung, submerged losses, is what can happen when you touch upon someone else’s highly charged and activated layers of fresh grief.   Sometimes sparks fly!  Often tears must flow!

This is what happened that day with my beloved 11 year old goddaughter who’s parents had recently divorced. Trying to just be a kid, barely hidden, grief of loosing her home, her idea of family & her sense of her place in her world had brooded itself into unabashed emotional pain. All day long it lashed out to “scratch someone’s eyeballs out”, metaphorically speaking over and over again. She was practicing putting the blame of her pain onto something/someone else. And my heart gave way. 

I remember her sincerity around the age of 2 when she wanted me to hit the wall for hurting her after accidentally running into it all by herself. Only now it was the whole foundation of her world that had collapsed from underneath her young life. And on this day, I was the closest beating heart that she could point her hurt at and because, I have loved her “no matter what”, I was the safe choice.

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 Like the wall, she didn’t expect me to lash back and I didn’t. But I was not prepared to accept responsibility for choices her parent wasn’t ready to take responsibility for.  “I love you no matter what” might have reached its limits if I had not immediately soothed my gaping heart’s wounds with Cistus & Guaiacwood. Wounds that were rooted in the complexity of the transition journey our family had undertaken together. 

Cistus/Rock Rose has a clean, penetrating scent which boldly announces that “I am a protector, here for you now!” She strengthens our physical immune system but also awakens our capacity for emotional and spiritual immunity. Just to smell Cistus calms my mind and emboldens my spirit.

Guaiacwood has a sweet, smokey scent and is a powerful Love teacher helping us when grief and deep losses swell in our hearts.  She supports us during loss, struggles or times of stress and tension to help melt away worry and fear so that Love can come home. This Deva warms & moves energy from the inside out in order for the physical body to surrender to the spirit.

As I applied Guaiacwood over my heart, this thick and penetrative medicinal essence melted into me as I melted into her. The alchemy of Cistus’s strength & clarity with Guaiacwood’s deeply comforting warmth plunged me into the emotional shelter for which my cells were yearning, for longer than I realized. 


I was then safe to sit with my deep rooted stories of loss, unfairness, being shunned, rejected or abandoned. There was now space between my old wounds and my nieces freshly gapping ones to see & feel into our souls agreement: to love and teach each other but not sacrifice the truth in our hearts. She needed my unconditional love to hold space for her hurt and I needed to release the ghosts of past pains to offer that level of love to myself as well as to her…and to demonstrate that I was not the cause of her pain…nor she mine. All I said to her is that, “One day I hope you will learn to separate who you know me to be and how you feel for me from what others want you to believe.”


When my mother and father transitioned, for her, it was her Grandma & Grandpa who died. Her multiple heart wounds came in quick succession at a young age where as mine were accumulated over time. Yet a spark ignited a healing at the level we each needed.


So with time (and a little Guaiacwood and Violet on her heart and Sweet Birch on her back) & lots of deep rooted love the essences softened us up towards each other with renewed mutual appreciation, clearer boundaries and stronger, healthier emotional immune systems!

The complexities of Love and Loss or Heart Wrenching Grief can be met by these dear Devas with their complex chemistry and healing frequencies.

Find out more about a Medicinal Aromatherapy Consultation.

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