Tap into the ancient, clinically proven power of the woodlands with our Ground and Gather blendand bring the stillness of the forest home. Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-Yoku, is a practice that involves immersing oneself in nature to improve physical and mental health. The term “forest bathing” was first used in Japan in the 1980s and has recently become more popular globally. Ground and Gather is a way to bring home some of the aromatic benefits of this practice when a trip to the forest is impractical. Combining fresh Black Spruce and Balsam Fir needles with clean Juniper Berry and a deeply grounding base of earthy Patchouli, this master forest blend anchors scattered, chaotic energy, pulling your focus gently back to the steady presence of the here and now.
Master Blend Ingredients: Juniperus communis (Juniper Berry), Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir), Picea mariana (Black Spruce), Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli)
Additional Roller Ball Ingredients: Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil
Additional Room Spray Ingredients: Distilled Water, Denatured Perfumer’s Alcohol, Witch Hazel, Polysorbate 20
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Historically Juniper was commonly burned in hospitals to purify the air and ward off contagious diseases. Indigenous cultures, including Native Americans, used juniper berries for both medicinal and spiritual purposes, often burning the plant to cleanse the environment and promote emotional well-being. It has a clean, purifying aroma that helps promote calm and clarity and its refreshing scent helps ease nervous tension and support a peaceful, grounded mindset, making it a wonderful choice for this blend.
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Aromatically, Balsam Fir Essential Oil offers a fresh, vibrant, coniferous aroma. Emotionally, it has the potential to uplift the spirits and help ease feelings of stress and anxiety and it evokes the feeling of strolling through a lush mountain forest with its fresh, woodsy scent. It can gently energize and uplift the mind and spirit during each inhale of the sweet, evergreen aroma. Rich in natural pinene it acts as a gentle decongestant to promote deep, efficient breathing. You may even feel naturally inclined to take slower, deeper breaths, which in turn supports feelings of relaxation and positive, clear thinking.
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Black Spruce, with its high content of α-Pinene and δ-3-Carene, helps open the airways and calm inflammation leading to clearer breathing and promoting mental clarity. Studies have shown that it can enhance relaxation and alertness, particularly in women.
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Scientific research supports the idea that Patchouli oil can be beneficial for anxiety and stress, validating its deep neurological, emotional, and physical grounding properties. In this blend it helps root scattered mental energy and connects the mind directly to the body, shifting awareness away from conceptual worries and back into a grounded sense of physical comfort.