TEACHER PLANTS

The Sacred Plants contained within THE HIPPIES APOTHECARY Offerings

Shea butter*
Butyrospermum Parkii

Shea butter can be used for moisturizing and soothing dryness, with its high concentration of natural vitamins A, E & F and fatty acids, it is incredibly nourishing for skin. Also due to its cinnamic acid and other natural properties, it can be anti-inflammatory and has a natural SPF 6. It is because of these unique healing properties that the shea tree got its name from local indigenous people– the karite tree - meaning Tree of Life.

Origin - Ghana, West Africa

Cocoa Butter*
Theobroma Cacao

Cocoa butter helps to hydrate and nourish the skin and improve elasticity. It is high in fatty acids and helps to form a protective barrier over the skin which aids the skin in retaining moisture.  It is also rich in natural plant compounds called phytochemicals, which can help improve blood flow.
Origin - Ivory Coast, West Africa 
 

Coconut oil*
Cocos Nucifera

Coconut oil can be used for cleansing and moisturizing the skin. Due to its high concentration of lauric acid and other natural compounds, it has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties.
Origin - Sri Lanka 

Calendula flower & Sunflower oil
Calendula Officinalis &  Helianthus Annuus

Made from calendula flowers infused in sunflower carrier oil, calendula oil has anti-fungal, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. This oil resonates with the Solar Plexus Chakra and helps it to balance and realign. 

Sunflower oil is rich in Vitamin A and E which helps in promoting skin health. These vitamins act as antioxidants, they help in regenerating damaged skin cells and getting rid of acne causing bacteria. The oil is light & non-greasy and gets absorbed into skin easily without blocking the pores. It also contains linoleic acid which aids in maintaining a protective skin barrier and has anti-inflammatory properties. Sunflowers resonate with the Solar Plexus Chakra which help it to balance and realign. It also resonates with the sun and carries solar vibrations bringing Divine Masculine energy. 

Origin - UK

Apricot Kernel oil*
Prunus Armeniaca

Apricot kernel oil is an antioxidant that helps with issues ranging from skin to hair. It contains Vitamin A & E which helps to soften skin, improve clarity, radiance, help appearance of fine lines and protects against free radical damage caused by pollution and may also aid hair growth. It also contains powerful natural compounds omega-6 linoleic acid and omega-9 oleic acid, aiding in overall skin strength and appearance. Apricot kernel oil resonates with the Solar Plexus Chakra and helps it to balance and realign. 

Origin - Turkey

Castor oil*
Ricinus Communis

Castor oil is made from the castor seed and may help to promote hydration, it also has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties and is rich in the fatty acid - ricinoleic acid. These types of fats act as humectants and can be used to moisturise the skin. Humectants retain moisture by preventing water loss through the outer layer of the skin. Castor oil resonates with the Solar Plexus Chakra and helps it to balance and realign within your aura.

Origin - India

 Evening Primrose oil
Oenothera Biennis

Evening primrose oil contains omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid which has shown may help reduce inflammation, skin retain moisture and alleviate symptoms relating to your Cronetime (Menopause). When applied to the skin and absorbed by the body, evening primrose oil converts to a substance called prostaglandin E1, which may also help alleviate symptoms relating to your Moontime (Menstruation) . This oil resonates with the Sacral Chakra and helps to rebalance & realign it. It also resonates with the moon and carries lunar vibrations bringing Divine Feminine energy. 

Hemp Seed oil*

Cannabis Sativa

Hemp seed oil can help to moisturize & hydrate the skin and balance & regulate oil production. Containing omega-3, omega-6 fatty acid – gamma-linoleic acid and omega-9 – oleic acid, hemp seed oil has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, while also encouraging skin growth and cell generation. Linoleic acid and oleic acid, cannot be produced by the body and can aid in overall skin health and appearance. Hemp seed oil resonates with the Heart Chakra and helps to it to realign.

Origin - Netherlands

Arrowroot powder*
Maranta arundinacea

Arrowroot is a root vegetable that is turned into a powder to create arrowroot powder. It can be used as an all natural, gluten free thickening agent and it helps to absorb excess moisture.

Vitamin E + Grapeseed oil
Tocopherols & Vitis Vinifera

Vitamin E helps to support the immune system, cell function and skin health. It has antioxidant properties, making it effective at combating the effects of free radicals. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. 

Grapeseed oil contains vitamin E and omega-6 fatty acids. It also has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. 

Spearmint
Mentha spicata

Spearmint has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It also contains a large number of antioxidant compounds, including rosmarinic acid. Spearmint can help to soothe skin and also has a cooling effect on the skin. It resonates with the Solar plexus, Heart, Throat + Third eye Chakras, helping to clarify the mind, sharpen the subtle senses and also helps cleanse and protect your aura.

Blue Chamomile
Chamomilla Recutita

Blue chamomile has high levels of chamazulene, an anti-inflammatory compound, it also contains high levels of azulene which gives it its rich, signature blue colour. These compounds help to promote a naturally healthy immune response. Blue Chamomile oil helps to cleanse + nourish skin and is suitable for sensitive skin. It helps to soothe dry and itchy skin, eases puffiness and improves elasticity. Blue Chamomile oil resonates with the Sacral, Heart, Throat + Third Eye Chakras, helping them rebalance & realign.

Origin - Hungary

Lavender* 
Lavandula Angustifolia

Lavender has antioxidant properties. It also has anti-inflammatory properties as it contains beta caryophyllene. Lavender helps to promote growth of new skin cells, balance oil production and soothe skin. Lavender helps to stabilize and align the physical, energetic and astral bodies. It resonates with and helps to balances all chakras, especially the Third Eye Chakra. It also resonates with the moon, bringing Divine Feminine energies. 

Origin - Bulgaria 

Frankincense*
Boswellia Carterii

Frankincense's natural compounds have properties of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic and it is a powerful astringent helping to protect skin cells. Frankincense is suitable for dry, sensitive and mature skin, helping to rejuvenate skin tone and clarify skin appearance. It resonates with all Chakras and helps them to align and balance, especially the Crown Chakra. 

Origin – France  


Tea tree*
Melaleuca Alternifolia

Tea tree is very cleansing and has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree resonates with the Throat Chakra and helps it to balance and realign. One of the areas where tea trees are grown in abundance today is called ‘Bungawalbyn’ by the indigenous Aboriginal Bundjalung people of eastern Australia, which translates to 'healing ground'. 

Origin – Australia  

Geranium*
Pelargonium Graveolens

Geranium contains anti-inflammatory properties, anti-fungal properties and antioxidant properties. Geranium can help to cleanse skin, balance excess oil and keep skin soft. Geranium can help with symptoms of your Moontime (Menstruation) and Cronetime (Menopause), helping to balance relating hormones and emotions.  Geranium resonates with the Sacral Chakra, located and corresponding with the sexual organs in the body, the Heart Chakra and the Throat Chakra. 

Origin – Egypt


Certified Organic Ingredient*

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