Welcome!! Our theme this month is The Hues of Healing. There are many levels of meaning to this theme and they will be explored throughout the product descriptions. But you will see that the primary emphasis of this promotion is to bring attention to the healing properties of color. Because high-quality essential oils and hydrolats are usually bottled in amber (brown) or cobalt (blue) glass bottles to protect their quality, rarely, unless you are lucky like us, and hand-pour oils into smaller bottles, are you able to see the exquisite colors of many of the oils. Most are clear or very pale yellow, but some are navy blue, brilliant orange, bold yellow, deep green, etc.
Sometimes, that color can indicate medicinal properties (for example, deep blue is calming, a property of chamazulene, which affects the color and is a prominent chemotype in blue oils like Blue Chamomile or Blue Tansy). Other times, you may be seeking a particular color of an oil to contribute not only therapeutic benefits to a natural product like soap or candles, but also to provide a beautiful hue to that product.
The other aspect of color is often reflected in the “common” or “colloquial” name of an oil. Some examples in this month’s promotion include Purple Sage hydrolat and Black Pine essential oil. In that case, the color is a distinctive aspect of the physical plant, not its essential oil.
For those who wish to balance or enliven their chakra system (the body’s energy centers, each of which has a color and physical, emotional and spiritual aspects associated with it), the color of the oil or the plant itself may be of interest. Where this is relevant to an oil or hydrolat in our August promotion, I will include that aspect in the description below.
The following information will tell you how to participate in this special 40% off opportunity. Please read these instructions, even if you have participated before, as some ordering aspects may have changed.
1. The 40% off promotional offer on these select items runs through Friday, August 22nd, starting at 12:01 am, Mountain Standard Time, and ending Sunday, August 24th at midnight, Mountain Standard Time. Insurance is included in the shipping cost, which covers leakage, damage or loss, if your order is shipped. .
2. If you normally order through your Wisdom of the Earth teacher or distributor, please do so for this promotion. You will receive the same 40% discount you would receive ordering directly from us, and doing so honors the ongoing relationship you have with our representative. They are also able to advise if you have questions regarding whether something would be helpful for you, and how to apply it most effectively for the use you have in mind, etc.
3. We have programmed the site to use the 40% off prices; for reference, the regular price is shown in the product descriptions below. But when you place an order for any of these 10 products in our Hues of Healing Promotion, the discounted price will be applied automatically. No coupons are necessary.
4. The name of each product in the descriptions below is a link to the product on our website’s on-line store, if you want to go directly to it, or you can just make a list of the ones you are interested in as you read through the descriptions, and use the search function on the website to take you to them. The pictures of each plant with the name of the product in the center that accompany the descriptions are also “links”, and if you click on the name it will take you to that product’s location in the e-store as well.
5. The promotional pricing cannot be combined with any other discount you may qualify for (for example, our 10% discount for locals) on these 10 items, however if you wish to include other regularly priced items in your order, just enter your regular discount code, and it will be applied to the other, non-promotional products.
6. Please remember, these promotions result in lots of orders in a short amount of time, so we appreciate your patience, as it may take considerably longer than usual to process and ship promotional orders. If you have not received notice by email that your order has shipped by Tuesday, September 2nd, please contact us so we can research your order status. Remember, WOTE will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday, which falls on Monday, September1st.
7. Important! If you experience any problems placing your order during the promotion, let me know via the website Contact Us form, or send me an email at [email protected] explaining the issue. If we can’t get back to you until after the promotion, we will still honor the promotional pricing if you have contacted us during the promotional period.
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Hues of Healing
The Hues of Healing – Hue is more than just color…it suggests tone, mood and subtle variation. Each hue can invoke a feeling — for example, blue for calm, warm orange for vitality, soft green for renewal. And, as in the concept of chakras, for example, the heart energy center is associated with the colors green/pink; the solar plexus, yellow; and the root chakra, red.
When the hue is embodied in the color of the oil or the color of the plant, it carries visual and symbolic weight. It becomes part of the healing narrative. And finally, hue implies nuance. Healing isn’t binary…it is a spectrum. This perspective acknowledges the gentle gradations, the gradual process, of physical, emotional and/or energetic transformation.
The following products are being offered in this promotion: Balsam Copaiba (Copal), Eucalyptus (Blue Gum), Fir Noble, Leonardo’s Lavander, Palo Santo, Pine Black, Tangerine, Purple Sage Hydrolat, Foraha (Tamanu) Oil, & Grape Seed Oil.
Following is a brief overview of the medicinal, cultural/historical/spiritual, and color-related aspects of these beautiful offerings.
Balsam Copaiba (Copal) (Copifera officinalis)
Healing Properties
Copaiba is celebrated for its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, making it a powerful ally for joint pain, muscle tension, and skin conditions. Rich in β-caryophyllene—a sesquiterpene known for its interaction with the endocannabinoid system—it offers calming support for both body and mind, easing anxiety and promoting emotional resilience.(https://defeatingpain.wordpress.com/2014/03/18/copaiba-the-lesser-known-balsam/)
Cultural & Historical Significance
Harvested from the trunks of towering Amazonian trees, copaiba resin has been used for centuries by indigenous peoples of South America for wound healing, respiratory support, and spiritual protection. In some regions, it’s referred to as copal, a term also used for sacred resins burned in ceremonial rites across Mesoamerica. This dual identity reflects its bridging of physical and spiritual realms.
Hue of Healing
Unlike the golden glow of many resins, the copaiba resin used to produce this oil carries soft greyish tones, evoking the quiet strength of stone and smoke. This muted hue resonates with the root chakra, offering grounding, stability, and a sense of protection. Grey, often overlooked in color therapy, symbolizes neutrality, wisdom, and compromise. Grey is solid and stable, creating a sense of calm and composure…qualities that Balsam Copaiba gently embodies.
Retail price: 15 ml $24; 120 ml $168
Eucalyptus (Blue Gum) (Eucalyptus globulus)
Healing Properties
Eucalyptus globulus is a gentle, but powerful ally for the respiratory system. It is effective for clearing congestion, easing coughs, and promoting deep, open breathing. It also offers anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory benefits, making it a staple in immune-boosting therapy and a key component of an oil protocol applied for muscular aches.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Native to Australia, eucalyptus has long been revered by Aboriginal communities for its healing properties. The leaves were traditionally crushed and inhaled to treat fevers and respiratory ailments. As the tree spread globally, it became a symbol of purification and renewal—used in steam baths, healing rituals, and even as a protective boundary in folk medicine.
Hue of Healing
The silvery-blue leaves of the blue gum tree shimmer with a cool, ethereal tone that mirrors the oil’s clarifying nature. This hue aligns with the throat chakra, supporting clear communication, breath, and truth. Chemically, the pale, almost colorless oil, is rich in cineole, which contributes to its sharp, penetrating aroma and respiratory efficacy. In color therapy, blue evokes calm, clarity, and spaciousness—qualities that eucalyptus delivers with every breath.
Retail Price: 15 ml $23; 120 ml $161
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Fir Noble (Abies procera)
Healing Properties
Noble Fir, a rarity in medicinal aromatherapy, offers grounding and respiratory support, with gentle expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s often used to ease congestion, soothe sore muscles, and calm emotional tension. Its crisp, woodsy aroma promotes clarity and emotional steadiness, making it a favorite for meditative or restorative therapies.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Native to the Pacific Northwest, Noble Fir has long been associated with strength, endurance, and winter rituals. In folk traditions, fir trees were seen as protectors—evergreen sentinels that held space for renewal and resilience. Their resinous scent has been used in purification rites and seasonal celebrations, evoking the stillness and wisdom of high mountain forests. We are grateful to have this exquisite oil, as it is not widely produced, and is only available through artisan distillers.
Hue of Healing
 This oil carries a faint blue tint, a rare and delicate coloration that aligns with the throat and third eye chakras—centers of communication, intuition, and breath. In color therapy, blue symbolizes tranquility, insight, and clarity—qualities Noble Fir gently invites into the body and spirit. These properties make this essential oil excellent for meditation, allowing the mind to be calm, and the wisdom of silence to emerge, supporting you in manifesting your purpose.
Retail Price: 5ml $35; 15ml $90; 120ml $630
Leonardo’s Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Healing Properties
This Bulgarian lavender offers profound calming and restorative effects. It soothes anxiety, supports restful sleep, and gently eases muscular tension and skin irritation. It is also excellent for healing burns and bruises (and not just the physical kind). Bulgaria’s soil and climate produce an oil respected for its highly therapeutic properties, making it a trusted companion for emotional healing and physical renewal.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Lavender has long been a symbol of peace, purity, and devotion. In ancient Mediterranean cultures, it was used to anoint, to heal, and to sanctify. This particular distillation, sourced from a wonderful farmer in Bulgaria, carries not only the wisdom of the land but the warmth of human connection. Let me briefly tell you the story.
We named this oil Leonardo’s Lavender, because it was the cherished favorite of my late husband, Leonardo. I shared with the farmer that we had done so, because Leonardo had loved it so much. Later, he told me that he had been touched deeply by our doing so, and shared the information with his office staff. According to him, “there was not a dry eye in the house”, and he wanted me to know that they were greatly honored. So this beautiful Lavender also embodies love, memories, and the quiet strength of Leonardo’s presence. As my sister, Gloria, described him “He was one of a kind, the best kind”.
Hue of Healing
The rich, violet-colored blossoms of Bulgarian lavender mirror its emotional resonance—linked to the crown chakra, they invite spiritual clarity, serenity, and connection to higher wisdom. The oil itself is pale, almost translucent, yet its aroma is exquisitely full—an echo of the subtle yet profound. Violet, in color therapy, represents transformation, reverence, and the sacred. Leonardo’s Lavender is not just an oil—it’s a vessel of remembrance and grace.
Retail price: 5 ml $17; 15ml $44; 120ml $308
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Palo Santo (Saintwood, Holy Wood)
Healing Properties
Palo Santo offers grounding, anti-inflammatory, and emotionally purifying effects. Rich in limonene and α-terpineol, it supports respiratory ease, calms the nervous system, and clears energetic stagnation. Its analgesic, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties make it an effective ally for both physical and emotional healing. It has a distinctive, uplifting aroma and is known for its detoxifying properties.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Harvested from a community-based re-forestation project in Peru, Palo Santo has been used for centuries in Indigenous spiritual practices to cleanse spaces and connect with the divine. Medicinally, it was used for pain relief and for calming. Burned as incense or applied as oil, it is revered for its ability to dispel negativity and restore harmony. Its name—Holy Wood—reflects its sacred role in rituals of healing and renewal.
Hue of Healing
The oil distilled from Palo Santo wood is typically clear to pale yellow, but its energetic hue is often described as golden-white—a color of spiritual illumination and purity. This aligns with the crown chakra, supporting both transcendence and compassion. In color therapy, white and gold represent clarity, divine connection, and sacred space—qualities Palo Santo gently infuses into every breath and intention.
Retail Price: 5 ml $50; 15ml $130; 120ml $910
Pine Black (Wild) (Pinus nigra)
Healing Properties
This bold, resinous oil is steeped in deep forest wisdom. Black Pine offers robust respiratory and musculoskeletal support. Its expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties help clear congestion, ease bronchial tension, and soothe aching joints. Black Pine also supports mental clarity and emotional resilience, acting as a tonic for fatigue and overwhelm.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Native to the mountainous regions of Europe, Pinus nigra has long been associated with endurance and protection. In folk medicine, pine needles and resin were used to treat infections, wounds, and respiratory ailments. The tree’s towering presence and dark bark made it a symbol of strength and shelter—often planted near homes to guard against storms and misfortune.
Hue of Healing
While the oil itself is typically clear to pale yellow, the dark green needles and nearly black bark of the tree evoke the depth of the heart and root chakras. This chromatic duality—light oil from a dark tree—mirrors its therapeutic balance: uplifting yet grounding, opening yet protective. Chemically, its α-pinene content contributes to both respiratory efficacy and emotional fortitude. In color therapy, black and deep green represent strength, restoration, and the wisdom of the earth—qualities Black Pine quietly imparts.
Retail Price: 15ml $29; 120ml $203
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Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)
Healing Properties
Tangerine essential oil is known for its gentle mood-lifting and calming effects. It supports digestive health, eases nervous tension and encourages emotional release. Its mild nature makes it suitable for children and those with sensitive systems, offering a cheerful, yet soothing, presence. For children who are frustrated by structure or the repetitive nature of learning a new skill, Tangerine applied to the soles of the feet can stimulate a sense of patience and calm which, over time, can prevent or reduce the initial feelings of frustration or anger.
Cultural & Historical Significance
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, tangerine peel has long been used to regulate qi and support digestion. The fruit itself symbolizes abundance and joy, often exchanged during Lunar New Year celebrations to invite prosperity. In Western aromatherapy, tangerine is cherished for its ability to dispel gloom and awaken creativity.
Hue of Healing
The oil gleams with a vivid orange hue, echoing the vibrant skin of  the fruit. This color resonates with the sacral chakra, which governs creativity, sensuality, and emotional flow. Chemically, its high limonene content contributes to both its bright aroma and its detoxifying, uplifting properties. In color therapy, orange is associated with enthusiasm, warmth, and movement—qualities that tangerine imparts with gentle exuberance.
Retail Price: 15ml $24 120ml $168
Purple Sage Hydrolat (Artemisia tridentata)
Healing Properties
Purple Sage hydrolat offers subtle, yet profound, support for emotional clearing, energetic protection, and respiratory ease. Its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for facial toners, aura sprays, and ritual mists. It gently opens the breath while grounding the spirit, making it a powerful ally for meditation and transitional moments.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Native to the high deserts of the American West, Artemisia tridentata has long been revered by indigenous cultures for its cleansing and protective qualities. Burned as smudge or brewed as tea, it was used to purify spaces, ward off illness, and connect with ancestral wisdom. Its resilience in harsh climates speaks to its role as a guardian and guide.
Hue of Healing
Though the hydrolat itself is clear, it carries the energetic imprint of the plant’s dusky purple-gray foliage—a color that resonates with the third eye and crown chakras, supporting intuition, clarity, and spiritual connection. The soft, herbaceous aroma reflects its gentle chemistry, rich in oxygenated compounds that soothe and clarify. In color therapy, muted purples and grays evoke mystery, insight, and sacred stillness—qualities Purple Sage imparts with quiet grace.
Retail Price: 120ml $33; 500ml $130; 1000ml $245
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Foraha (Tamanu) Oil (Callophyllum inophyllum)
Healing Properties
Foraha stimulates new tissue growth, making it ideal for scars, burns, and wounds. Because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, this oil provides relief from joint pain, nerve pain, and inflammatory skin conditions. Foraha is highly effective against fungal infections and acne-causing bacteria.
Pressed from the seeds of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree, native to tropical coastal regions from Madagascar to Polynesia, Foraha is a deep green, viscous oil with a bold, nutty aroma. Its color and scent speak to its unrefined potency—this is not a neutral carrier oil, but a powerfully therapeutic one.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Traditionally, Foraha was used in Polynesian medicine to stimulate circulation and detoxification. In Tahiti, Tamanu oil was revered as a sacred balm, used to treat burns, insect bites, and sun damage. It symbolized protection and spiritual renewal. In Madagascar, it was known as “the sap (or oil) of the tree that heals.” In Hawaii, brought by Polynesian settlers, it grew by the ocean, and was more than a medicinal tree—it was considered a guardian of coastlines and a living link to ancestral knowledge, thus making it excellent for use in protecting personal boundaries and healing generational wounds.
Hue of Healing
Foraha’s dark emerald green hue resonates with the heart  chakra, but its density and depth also anchor the root chakra, making it a bridge between emotional release and physical restoration.
The oil’s rich emerald tone can be useful in anointing rituals to seal energetic work, especially after trauma release or emotional clearing. It’s the oil of resilience and recovery.
Retail Price 15 ml $30; 120 ml $210; 500ml $747
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Grape Seed Oil (Vitis vinifera)
Healing Properties
Cold-pressed from the seeds of wine grapes, this oil is a treasure of the viticultural world. Its vibrant green color hints at its richness in chlorophyll, polyphenols, and essential fatty acids—especially linoleic acid, which makes it deeply nourishing, yet feather-light.
Promotes elasticity and cell regeneration, ideal for mature or damaged skin. Grape Seed’s anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritation and harmonize skin tone. Its anti-oxidants protect against environmental stressors and premature aging, and maintain or restore vascular health. This oil is silken in texture and absorbs quickly without clogging pores.
Hue of Healing 
The green hue aligns with the Heart Chakra, offering emotional balance and renewal. The fertile soil of the vineyards that nourished it supports the Root Chakra, which offers grounded vitality and the energy of abundance. It is an earth element that roots and integrates the ethereal into your living reality.
Retail Price: 120 ml $30 500 ml $117
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