WORKING WITH ROOT AND RESIN OILS TO ANCHOR THE SPIRIT
As the seasons cool and the pace of life feels heavier, it’s natural to crave a deeper sense of stability. Root and resin oils have long been used to support that grounding energy — helping us feel anchored, present, and connected to something steady beneath the surface.
Root and resin botanicals carry the slow, enduring strength of the plants they come from. Roots draw nourishment from deep in the soil, while resins are the protective lifeblood of trees. When distilled into essential oils, these qualities translate into aromatics that soothe the nervous system and bring us back into our bodies.
Why Roots And Resins Ground Us
Often we don’t really think about the obvious things we know. We know that roots grow downward, seeking stability. Symbolically, they represent our foundation — safety, security, and belonging.
Resins, released by trees in response to injury, are naturally restorative and protective.
When we work with oils from these parts of the plant, we align with their energy of steadiness and repair. They assist us in shifting our energy to match theirs.
Examples Of Root And Resin Oils
Vetiver: Earthy and rich, often called “the oil of tranquility,” it helps calm overactive thoughts.
Sandalwood (or Black Spruce if you want a fresher note): Warm, centering, and deeply meditative.
Frankincense: A resin known for centuries of spiritual and ritual use, it invites reflection and peace.
Myrrh: Protective and restorative, ideal for times of emotional fatigue or transition.
Cedarwood: A classic grounding aroma, linking earthiness with quiet strength.
Ways To Work With Them
Add a few drops to a carrier oil and apply to pulse points before meditation or journaling.
Diffuse during the evening to signal the body to slow down and release the day.
Massage into feet or lower back to create a sense of being rooted.
Blend with a bright citrus oil to balance grounding with gentle uplift.
When life feels unsettled, root and resin oils remind us to return to our own foundation. They help shift energy from scattered and overstimulated to steady and present — a quiet invitation to breathe deeply and connect inward.
THARA SACRA products with roots and resins:
A nourishing blend of oils + our Root Chakra essential oil blend Ground for a luxuriously grounded foot & leg ritual.
A calming and earthy blend. Ground helps to nurture and strengthen our base. (Root Chakra, Muladhara) Instantly grounding, this scent evokes the feeling of being gently rocked by Mother Earth herself.
Directions: For aromatic use. Place a few drops into your palm to moisturize and massage feet, legs and body. Add a few drops to a bath for a grounding and relaxing experience. Combine with GROUND Soaking Salts to make a foot scrub. Mix 2:1 Oil to Salt.
Caution: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. If pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician.
50 ml / 1.69 fl oz oz MIRON glass bottle with vertices euro dropper
Key Ingredients
Neem Oil: Conditioning and Moisturizing. This wonderful oil is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids (EFAs) and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Avocado Oil: Hydrating and softening. Helps to soften and moisturize skin without leaving a greasy residue.
Sesame Oil: Soothing and softening. Sesame contains vitamin E making it beneficial as an emollient and moisturizer. This oil is frequently used in massage therapies due to its soothing properties and is even mentioned in the vedas
Black Spruce Essential Oil: Grounding and centering. Black Spruce is an instantly grounding oil that helps connect us to the earth and ourselves.
Patchouli Essential Oil: Grounding and strengthening. Patchouli helps to bring one into the physical world keeping us in the present moment.
Black Pepper Essential Oil: Grounding and releasing. Black Pepper helps one to release anxiety and self-doubt allowing us to move forward without fear.
Vetiver Essential Oil: Grounding and calming. Vetiver helps to pull us down to earth moving us to be centered and calm.
Full list of ingredients: Olive Oil* (Olea Europaea), Sesame Seed Oil* (Sesamum Indicum), Avocado Oil*, (Persea Gratissima), Neem Oil*, (Azadirachta Indica), Patchouli* (Pogostemon Cablin), Black Spruce* (Picea Mariana), Black Pepper* (Piper Nigrum), Vetiver* (Vetiveria Zizanoides).
*Organic
A luxurious blend of sea salts + clear quartz powder infused with the aroma of our Radiate Chakra essential oil blend for a high vibe bath experience.
An expansive and grounding blend. Radiate helps to balance and unite all the chakras bringing one's spiritual and physical life into balance. Individual to each person, this scent reflects the truest part of the soul allowing the user to radiate from within.
Directions: Sprinkle 2-3 handfuls into warm bath water. Soak in bath for 20- 30 minutes. Allow the sacred waters to wash over you reinvigorating your spirit and revitalizing your energy. Rinse off and pat dry.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. If pregnant, nursing, or under a Doctor's care, consult your physician before use. For external use only.
250 g / 8.5 oz glass jar
Key Ingredients
Sweet Orange Essential Oil: Uplifting and invigorating. Sweet Orange helps to balance and clear the sacral chakra keeping one in the present moment.
Cardamom Essential Oil: Grounding and balancing. Cardamom assists with bringing one's spiritual and physical life into balance.
Davana Essential Oil: Empowering and reflective. Davana helps to break through limitations and expand ideas. Used frequently in perfumery this essential oil smells different on each person reflecting their individual spirit.
Elemi Essential Oil: Balancing and uniting. Elemi moves energy through the body uniting all the chakras and bringing balance to mind, body, and spirit.
Neroli Essential Oil: Opening and stimulating. Neroli helps open the heart chakra to the vibration of love and stimulates the crown chakra.
Dead Sea Salt: Cleansing and soothing. Rich in minerals that are easily absorbed by the skin.
Clear Quartz Powder: Balancing and clearing. Helps to clear the aura of negative energy.
Full list of ingredients: Pacific Solar Sea Salt (Sodium Chloride), Dead Sea Salt (Sodium Chloride), European Spa Salt (Sodium Chloride), Cardamom* (Elettaria Cardamomum), Davana (Artemisia Pallens), Neroli* (Citrus Aurantium L. var. Amara), Sweet Orange* (Citrus Sinensis), Elemi (Canarium Luzonicum), Powdered Clear Quartz (Clear Quartz powder).
*Organic
2024 Wellspa360 Reader’s Choice Finalist for Best Massage Medium
An exquisitely selected blend of oils + our Radiate Chakra essential oil synergy for a total body glow.
An expansive and grounding blend. Radiate helps to balance and unite all the chakras bringing one's spiritual and physical life into balance.
Individual to each person, this scent reflects the truest part of the soul allowing the user to radiate from within.
Directions: Massage a small amount on to skin as needed. Can be used directly in bath, applied right after showering, or as desired for a total body aromatic experience.
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. If pregnant, nursing, or under a Doctor's care, consult your physician before use. For external use only.
100 ml / 3.3 fl oz oz MIRON glass bottle with pump top
Key Ingredients
Sweet Orange Essential Oil: Uplifting and invigorating. Sweet Orange helps to balance and clear the sacral chakra keeping one in the present moment.
Cardamom Essential Oil: Grounding and balancing. Cardamom assists with bringing one's spiritual and physical life into balance.
Davana Essential Oil: Empowering and reflective. Davana helps to break through limitations and expand ideas. Used frequently in perfumery this essential oil smells different on each person reflecting their individual spirit.
Elemi Essential Oil: Balancing and uniting. Elemi moves energy through the body uniting all the chakras and bringing balance to mind, body, and spirit.
Neroli Essential Oil: Opening and stimulating. Neroli helps open the heart chakra to the vibration of love and stimulates the crown chakra.
Grapeseed Oil: Soothing and moisturizing. Rich in vitamins, minerals and protein.
Jojoba Oil: Refreshing and replenishing. Absorbed easily and light on the skin.
Avocado Oil: Hydrating and softening. Helps to soften and moisturize skin without leaving a greasy residue.
Full list of ingredients: Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera), Medium Chain Triglycerides (Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides), Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba), Jojoba Seed Oil* (Simmondsia Chinensis), Avocado Fruit Oil (Persea Gratissima), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Neem Seed Oil* (Melia Azadirachta), Rosemary Leaf Extract* (Rosmarinus Officinalis), Cardamom* (Elettaria Cardamomum), Davana (Artemisia Pallens), Neroli* (Citrus Aurantium L. var. Amara), Sweet Orange* (Citrus Sinensis), Elemi (Canarium Luzonicum).
*Organic