Collection: Katrafay
THE EARTHED GUARDIANS
These are your protectors of stillness — the ones who whisper: Let us root what was restless, calm what was scattered, and anchor you in your own unshakable rhythm. These oils are the spine of the Earth, the hush of ancient trees, and the scent of memory grounded in skin.
THE GROUND-BEARERS
Cedrelopsis grevei (Katrafay Bark Oil)
The Bone Root. Strength Woven in Bark.
Poetic Description: Katrafay speaks in the language of wood — dry, bitter, ancient. Its scent is the rhythm of footfall on soil, the echo of bark on breath. Used for centuries in Madagascar as a sacred healer of skin and body, Katrafay is the backbone oil — supportive, resilient, and quietly unwavering. It holds pain without resistance, grief without collapse. In ritual, it is a remembering: you have always known how to stand.
Emotional Benefits: Supports emotional endurance, steadies frazzled nerves, and brings grounded calm to cycles of overwhelm or fatigue. Especially helpful in seasonal transitions or periods of physical depletion.
Wearable Guide:
- Apply (diluted) to the base of the spine or back of the neck to anchor energy and soothe tension.
- Blend into body oils for post-exercise or seasonal body support.
- Use in slow breath rituals when you feel unmoored or overstimulated.
Safety Notes:
- Generally safe in low dilutions (up to 2%) for skin.
- Avoid use on broken skin or mucous membranes.
- Not advised during pregnancy unless guided by a practitioner.
Natural Allergen Profile (EU): Limonene, Linalool
Affirmation: I am rooted in strength. I am held by the Earth’s memory.
Zingiber cassumunar (Plai Root Oil)
The Cooling Flame. Body’s Restorer.
Poetic Description: Plai is the rare ginger with a cooling tongue — sharp, camphoraceous, and surprisingly soft in its exhale. It moves through muscles like a balm of breath, quieting inflammation and returning space to tired tissues. In ritual, it soothes the body so the spirit can rest — reminding us that strength does not come from tension, but from release.
Emotional Benefits: Calms physical tension tied to emotional strain, supports rest after energetic output, and encourages the softening of over-effort.
Wearable Guide:
- Apply (diluted) to muscles or joints for pain relief and cooling post-activity.
- Use in self-massage oils for hips, lower back, and shoulders.
- Blend with Katrafay and Cedarwood for root-down, body centred rituals.
Safety Notes:
- Dilute to 1–2% for topical use.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or for very sensitive skin.
- External use only.
Natural Allergen Profile (EU): Limonene
Affirmation: I ease into my body. I allow softness to heal what force could not.
Valeriana officinalis (Valerian Root Oil)
The Dream Anchor. Root of Descent.
Poetic Description: Valerian is dark and feral — a scent of soil-drenched dreams and subconscious tides. It does not gently lull, but rather draws you under: to the root, the wound, the hidden quiet. In ritual, it is the descent — guiding rest, stillness, and the deeper integration of healing. It smells of sleep not yet taken, of rest finally arrived.
Emotional Benefits: Supports deep rest, sleep, and nervous system reset. Helps in grief, over-processing, and nighttime anxiety.
Wearable Guide:
- Use in nighttime body oils for feet and lower back.
- Diffuse or apply to chest (well diluted) before bed.
- Blend into grief or shadow blends for ritual rest.
Safety Notes:
- Strong scent; use sparingly and always dilute to 0.5–1%.
- Not recommended for daytime use or during pregnancy.
- May cause drowsiness.
Natural Allergen Profile (EU): None listed; patch test advised.
Affirmation: I descend into the dark with peace. My rest is sacred.
THE BREATH-WALKERS
Melaleuca cajuputi (Cajeput Oil)
The Bright Sword. Breath Between Trees.
Poetic Description:
Cajeput is the forest’s sharp exhale — clearing, camphor-bright, and quick to awaken. It slices through congestion, fog, and emotional buildup with swift clarity. In ritual, it is the breath that breaks stagnation, the light blade that cuts through confusion, the medicine that says: begin again.
Emotional Benefits:
Clears mental fatigue, supports breathing rituals, sharpens the senses and helps release grief stored in the lungs.
Wearable Guide:
- Apply (diluted) to chest or upper back during breath work or respiratory strain.
- Diffuse in rituals of clarity or energetic protection.
- Combine with Katrafay, Niaouli, or Fir for cleansing space and body.
Safety Notes:
- Dilute to 1–2% max.
- Avoid near eyes, broken skin, or in children under 6.
- External use only.
Natural Allergen Profile (EU): Limonene
Affirmation: My breath is clear. I move forward with purpose and air.
Melaleuca quinquenervia (Niaouli Oil)
The Green Cleanser. Breath Aligned with Light.
Poetic Description:
Niaouli is eucalyptus reimagined — gentler, greener, and more refined. Its scent is clean and expansive, opening the chest while clearing mental congestion. In ritual, it acts as a purifier of thoughts and space, a soft invoker of breath, and a guide for spiritual hygiene.
Emotional Benefits:
Supports emotional clarity, clears energetic overwhelm, and brings fresh perspective. Ideal for boundary work and emotional detox.
Wearable Guide:
- Use in diffuser blends or steams for chest opening and immune support.
- Apply (diluted) to temples or sinus points for tension release.
- Blend with Katrafay and Cajeput for a potent breath ritual oil.
Safety Notes:
- Safe for topical use at 1–2%.
- Not suitable for infants or very sensitive skin.
- External use only.
Natural Allergen Profile (EU): Limonene, Linalool
Affirmation: I inhale clarity. I exhale all that is no longer mine.
Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir Needle Oil)
The Evergreen Embrace. Strength in Soft Breath.
Poetic Description: Balsam Fir is the forest’s gentlest offering — crisp, resinous, and quietly nurturing. It steadies the lungs and opens the heart space with a whisper rather than a roar. In ritual, it restores the spirit after emotional depletion, calling you to pause, breathe, and return to your own evergreen rhythm.
Emotional Benefits: Brings emotional support during fatigue, grief, or burnout. Encourages renewal, resilience, and inner spaciousness.
Wearable Guide:
- Apply (diluted) over the chest or shoulders during breath work or emotional recovery.
- Diffuse in grounding rituals to cultivate courage and calm.
- Use with Katrafay and Cedarwood for deep-rooted balance.
Safety Notes:
- Non-toxic when diluted (1–2%).
- Avoid mucous membranes.
- Patch test recommended.
Natural Allergen Profile (EU): Limonene, Linalool
Affirmation: I breathe softly, yet stand strong. My spirit is evergreen.
THE ROOTED RENEWERS
Apium graveolens (Celery Seed Oil)
The Subtle Cleanser. Movement Beneath Stillness.
Poetic Description: Celery Seed smells of dry spice and earth-warmed greens. Beneath its light bitterness is a deep pulse of movement — an oil that speaks to sluggishness, stagnation, and internal heaviness. In ritual, it is the quiet detoxifier, stirring lymph, softening stored tension, and creating space for emotional lightness.
Emotional Benefits: Supports energetic circulation, emotional flow, and clearing of internalised heaviness. Helpful in periods of emotional buildup or dietary reset.
Wearable Guide:
- Use (diluted) in abdominal massage oils or detox body blends.
- Add to foot or lymphatic massage oils to support flow and release.
- Combine with Katrafay and Carrot Seed for deep clearing rituals.
Safety Notes:
- Dilute to <1%.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or with kidney conditions.
- Always patch test.
Natural Allergen Profile (EU): Limonene, Linalool
Affirmation: I move what was stuck. I release with ease.
Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh Oil)
The Wound Keeper. Resin of Ritual and Return.
Poetic Description: Myrrh is the sacred resin that seals and sanctifies — bitter, balsamic, and ancient as ritual itself. It speaks to the places that have broken open, then healed with wisdom. In ritual, it is used to anoint grief, to call back scattered energy, and to protect the spaces where spirit and skin meet. With Katrafay, it deepens stillness into devotion — a communion of bark and resin, root and prayer.
Emotional Benefits: Heals emotional wounds, supports grief rituals, enhances spiritual connection, and protects energetic boundaries. Offers deep emotional closure and reconnection.
Wearable Guide:
- Anoint (diluted) at the heart, navel, or third eye in closing or grief rituals.
- Add to grounding blends for prayer, rest, or integration.
- Blend with Katrafay and Valerian for nighttime reflection and stillness.
Safety Notes:
- Safe in 1–2% dilution; avoid during pregnancy.
- Not for use on open wounds despite historical usage.
- External use only.
Natural Allergen Profile (EU): Limonene, Linalool
Affirmation: I gather the pieces of myself. I return whole, sacred, and sealed.
Cedrus deodara (Himalayan Cedarwood Oil)
The Sacred Pillar. Stillness Made Structure.
Poetic Description: Himalayan Cedarwood is soft smoke through mountain air — ancient, balanced, and quietly powerful. It grounds not by weight, but by presence. In ritual, it is the sacred stillness that follows revelation — integrating spirit into form, holding space through transition, and centering us in the architecture of being.
Emotional Benefits: Brings calm to emotional chaos, supports inner structure, and anchors spiritual insights into the body. Useful for grounding after intense work or healing.
Wearable Guide:
- Apply (diluted) along the spine or soles of feet for grounding.
- Use in blends for integration after ceremony or dreamwork.
- Blend with Katrafay and Valerian for spiritual grounding rituals.
Safety Notes:
- Gentle and well-tolerated; dilute to 1–2%.
- Avoid during pregnancy unless advised.
- External use only.
Natural Allergen Profile (EU): Limonene, Linalool
Affirmation: I stand in stillness. I am structure and spirit.
These oils move quietly through the inner terrain — unblocking, clarifying, and warming the places that hold memory and tension. They are for the organs of feeling, the slow rivers of the lymph, the sacred inner fire that stirs transformation.These are the breath of the forest — sharp, sweeping, and full of momentum, clarity, and energetic cleansing. They stir the air, clear the fog, and move energy where it has stagnated. These oils are for walking through the world with lungs open, spine long, and spirit clear.