The following is an overview of the traditional uses and attributed properties of various plants and scents, with a particular focus on Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), as documented in historical and contemporary sources related to folk practices and herbalism.
Acacia is traditionally used for blessing, raising spiritual vibration, and protection through spiritual elevation. Agrimony (Cocklebur) is attributed with properties that help overcome fear, dispel negative emotions, and address internal blockages.
Allspice is considered to enhance willpower, determination, and perseverance, as well as to increase vitality and energy. It is also used to promote harmony and cooperation in social settings. Almond is associated with attracting money and promoting alertness. Aloe is used for patience, persistence, and inner healing.
Amber is linked to mental clarity, focus, and protection from external influences. Ambergris is believed to strengthen the effects of other substances and to provide vitality. Anise is used for psychic awareness and is favored in certain ritual contexts for enhancing perception.
Apple and apple blossom are associated with peace of mind, contentment, and success. Apricot is considered an aphrodisiac. Asafetida is used for protection and banishing negativity. Azalea is linked to happiness and light spirits. Banana is used to overcome obstacles.
Basil is attributed with promoting sympathy, peace, and understanding. Bayberry is associated with good fortune and prosperity. Bay leaf (Laurel) is used for protection, purification, and success. Benzoin is used for cleansing, purification, and confidence.
Bergamot is linked to protection and prosperity. Birch is associated with spiritual and psychic opening. Camphor is used to increase persuasiveness and for purification. Caraway is linked to luck and passion. Cardamom is used for love and tranquility.
Carnation is used to attract love or friendship and to promote recovery. Cayenne is used for cleansing and to speed up the effects of mixtures. Cedar is associated with confidence, strength, and protection. Celery is linked to sexuality and ecstatic trance.
Chamomile is used for meditation and inner peace. Cherry and cherry blossom are associated with happiness. Chives are used for protection. Chypre, made from Rockrose, is linked to money and eloquence. Cinnamon is used for luck, strength, and protection.
Cinnamon and sandalwood are used for meditation and spiritual opening. Citronella is linked to eloquence and prosperity. Civet is associated with strength and sexual attractiveness. Clover is used to strengthen love. Cloves are used for courage and protection.
Coconut is linked to confidence and allure. Coffee is used for grounding and protection. Copal is associated with spiritual opening and overcoming obstacles. Coriander is used for love and healing. Crab apple is linked to calm and tranquility.
Cumin is used for peace and tranquility. Cyclamen is associated with love. Dill is used for mental strength and blessing. Dove’s blood is linked to peace and conflict resolution. Dragon’s blood is used for protection and overcoming blockages.
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is commonly associated with calmness, tranquility, and spiritual openness. In many traditions, it is linked to themes of death and mourning, and is believed to support emotional healing and the process of overcoming grief. Cypress is also used in contexts intended to promote resilience and endurance.
Eucalyptus is used for spiritual cleansing and healing. Fennel is associated with strength. Fenugreek is linked to mental clarity. Fern is used for cleansing and purification. Five finger grass (Cinquefoil) is used for protection and memory.
Frangipani is associated with love and openness. Frankincense is used for blessing and meditation. Galangal is linked to legal success. Gardenia is used for peace and protection. Garlic is used for cleansing, protection, and prosperity.
Geranium is associated with protection and happiness. Ginger is used for adventure, sensuality, and prosperity. Ginseng is linked to vitality and strength. Grapefruit is used for cleansing. Heliotrope is associated with protection and prosperity.
Honeysuckle is used for success and intuition. Hyacinth is linked to love and peaceful sleep. Hyssop is used for spiritual opening and purification. Jasmine is associated with love and spiritual aid. Juniper is used for protection and healing.
Lavender is linked to peace and tranquility. Lemon is used for cleansing and spiritual opening. Lemongrass is associated with psychic cleansing. Lilac is linked to wisdom and good luck. Lily of the valley is used for peace and to repel negativity.
Lime is used for purification and calmness. Linden is associated with friendship and healing. Lotus is linked to psychic opening. Mace is used for self-discipline and focus. Magnolia is associated with psychic development and harmony.
Mandrake is linked to vitality and personal power. Marigold is used for healing and psychic opening. Marjoram is associated with cleansing and dispelling negativity. Mate is used for grounding and overcoming sadness. Mimosa is linked to psychic development.
Mint is used for energy and communication. Mistletoe is associated with prosperity. Mugwort is linked to psychic opening and dreams. Musk is used for confidence and prosperity. Mustard seed is associated with courage and endurance.
Myrrh is used for spiritual opening and healing. Myrtle is linked to psychic opening. Narcissus is associated with harmony and peace. Neroli is used for joy and overcoming emotional blockages. Nutmeg is linked to clarity and social interaction.
Oakmoss is used for prosperity. Onion is associated with protection and stability. Orange is linked to harmony and love. Orchid is used for concentration and memory. Oregano is associated with joy and vitality.
Orris (Iris) is used for popularity and communication. Parsley is linked to luck and energy. Patchouli is associated with peace and prosperity. Pennyroyal is used for cooperation. Peony is linked to luck and prosperity.
Peppermint is used for strength and purification. Pettitgrain is associated with protection. Pikaki is linked to comfort and prosperity. Pine is used for cleansing and new beginnings. Plumeria is associated with eloquence and success.
Poppy is linked to fertility and abundance. Primrose is used for truth and revelation. Rose is associated with love and tranquility. Rose-geranium is used for blessing and protection. Rosemary is linked to cleansing and memory.
Rue is used for protection and grounding. Saffron is associated with clairvoyance and prosperity. Sage is used for cleansing and wisdom. Sandalwood is linked to blessing and spirituality. Sassafras is used for legal success and empowerment.
St. John’s Wort is associated with protection and dispelling negativity. Savory is linked to sensuality. Sesame is used for new opportunities. Spanish moss is associated with protection. Spearmint is used for protection and mental clarity.
Spikenard is linked to blessing and spiritual elevation. Strawberry is used for success. Sweet pea is associated with loyalty. Tangerine is linked to vitality. Thyme is used for purification and healing.
Tobacco is associated with peace and confidence. Tonka bean is used for love and goal accomplishment. Tuberose is linked to serenity and romance. Vanilla is associated with joy. Verbena is used for protection and tranquility.
Vetivert is linked to protection and prosperity. Violet is associated with peace and creativity. Willow is used for love and healing. Wintergreen is linked to health and tranquility. Wisteria is associated with psychic opening and prosperity.
Wood aloe is used for protection and success. Wormwood is linked to overcoming negativity. Yarrow is associated with courage and psychic opening. Ylang ylang is used for sexual attraction and persuasiveness.
These descriptions reflect traditional and historical uses of plants and scents in various cultural and folk practices. Scientific evidence for these properties varies, and applications should be considered within their cultural and historical context.
