The Spark / Energy

Herbs & Leaves

Use herbs in small, deliberate amounts for clarity, air, cooling, energy, or grounding.

Herbs & Leaves raw materials and powder

The Formulation Role

0.2 Part Spark

Herbs and leaves are not filler. They are sparks. Used well, they sharpen, cool, cleanse, or lift a formula. Used like confetti, they turn incense into burnt salad.

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Raw Thyme material

Herbs & Leaves

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris
SparkFire / Air
Savory, clean, herbal-sharp

Crisp garden herb with a sharp wake-up kick.

Master notes

Strong kick. A tiny pinch is plenty. Too much smells like grass having a bad day.

Heavy in thymol, a powerful airborne antiseptic associated with congestion relief and mental alertness.

Raw Sage material

Herbs & Leaves

Sage

Salvia officinalis
SparkAir / Earth
Earthy, green, clearing

Dry cleansing herbal scent, crisp desert breeze.

Master notes

Classic clearing herb. Balances heavy resins with a dry, clean snap.

Thujone and cineole are associated with cognitive clarity and acetylcholinesterase inhibition.

Raw Mint material

Herbs & Leaves

Mint

Mentha spp.
SparkWater / Air
Cool, icy, fresh

Refreshing burst that opens airways and lightens smoke.

Master notes

Burn at low ratios so the menthol stays sweet instead of sharp.

Menthol stimulates TRPM8 receptors in the nasal passage, associated with headache relief and wakefulness.

Raw Lemongrass material

Herbs & Leaves

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus
SparkSun / Fire
Zesty, bright, fresh lemon

Bright lemon drop candy and crushed fresh grass.

Master notes

High-energy scent. Great for cutting through heavy wood bases.

Citral and geranial are associated with increased GABA activity, stress relief, and lifted energy.

Raw Patchouli material

Herbs & Leaves

Patchouli

Pogostemon cablin
Heart Body / Low SparkEarth
Earthy, mossy, dark herbal

Rich dark soil, damp moss, warm vintage spice.

Master notes

Acts like a bridge between heart and base. Use sparingly.

Patchoulol is associated with downregulating fight-or-flight arousal and stabilizing anxious states.

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