The Third Eye, often associated with the pineal gland, is a metaphysical concept referring to an inner sense of intuition, spiritual insight, and higher consciousness.

Quintessence, derived from the Latin quinta essentia (the fifth essence), refers to the purest and most essential element in alchemy, representing the spiritual or energetic core of all things.

Chrism Oil, also known as holy anointing oil, is a sacred substance used in religious ceremonies, traditionally made by blending olive oil with fragrant spices or essential oils. It is used for anointing during rites of consecration, healing, and blessing.

Adaptogens are natural substances, often herbs or fungi, that help the body adapt to stress and restore balance by supporting physiological resilience and homeostasis.

Materia Medica refers to the body of knowledge about the properties, uses, and therapeutic applications of medicinal substances, particularly herbs, in traditional and modern medicine.

A decoction is a method of extracting the medicinal properties of tougher plant materials, such as roots, bark, or seeds, by simmering them in water over heat for an extended period.

A sigil is a symbol or design created to represent a specific intention or desire, often used in magical or spiritual practices to manifest goals or channel energy.

Smudging is a spiritual practice that involves burning sacred herbs, such as sage or palo santo, to purify a person, space, or object, and to dispel negative energies.

Akasha is a Sanskrit term meaning "ether" or "spirit," representing the fifth element in many esoteric traditions. It is seen as the primordial substance and the medium through which all things are connected.

Yetzirah, meaning "Formation" in Hebrew, is the third of the Four Worlds in Qabalistic tradition, representing the realm of formation, emotions, and the shaping of energy into more defined structures.

Prima Materia, meaning “first matter,” is a foundational alchemical concept referring to the primal, undifferentiated substance from which all things originate and to which they ultimately return.

A tincture is a concentrated liquid extract of herbs, typically made by soaking plant material in alcohol or vinegar to draw out its medicinal properties.