The Herbs of the Mansions

Sacred Flames: lavender, orris root, saffron, cardamom, sarsaparilla

Hearth: oak, wood betony, foxglove, hawthorn, aloe vera

Dawn: geranium, lemongrass, bay leaves, bergamot

Herbalist: cornflower, sage, echinacea, cilantro

Eagle: cedar, star anise, elecampane, orris root, goji berry

Sky: mistletoe, violet, horehound, dandelion leaf, gingko biloba

Spirits: lilac, myrrh, meadowsweet, willow bark

Lake: ylang ylang, marjoram, devil’s claw, ashwagandha

Sea: carnation, sea salt, irish moss, dulse, aconite seed (annatto)

Storm: fennel seed, lobelia, vervain, cayenne, barberry

Alchemist: iris, eucalyptus, chicory, stinging nettle, vanilla extract

Red Dragon: red clover, High John, juniper berry, arrowroot, bamboo

Valley: sassafras, pine, peony, alfalfa

Mountains: walnut, rose hips, angelica, mugwort

Wings: mint, lungwort (mullein), astragalus, borage

Clouds: elderberry, calendula, agrimony, bluebell

Snows: thyme, bearberry, witch hazel, Spanish moss

Stream: orchid, parsley, frankincense, paprika

Steam: cinnamon, comfrey, hollyhock, fenugreek, kava kava

Flame of Passion: jasmine, yarrow, licorice root, hibiscus, dill weed

Aurora: lotus, eyebright, honeysuckle, cat’s claw

Deserts: dragon’s blood, wormwood, yew, patchouli

Trees: oak, sandalwood, elm, valerian root

Wind: ginger, turmeric, galangal, feverfew

Breath: neroli, myrtle, heliotrope, tarragon

Waves: rosemary, lemon balm, peppermint, basil

Bridge: coriander, clove, gardenia, gravel root

River: milk thistle, birch bark, pennyroyal, eucalyptus