The Book of Botanicals
Annatto Seed
Botanical Name: Bixa orellana
INCI Name: Bixa orellana Seed
Annatto seed is celebrated for the vibrant golden-orange color hidden within its seeds. Long used as a natural colorant, it brings warmth and richness reminiscent of autumn harvests and sunlit fields.
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Blackberry Leaf
Botanical Name: Rubus fruticosus
INCI Name: Rubus fruticosus Leaf
Blackberry leaf is admired for its rich green foliage and connection to the wild landscape. Its woodland character evokes hedgerows, forest paths, and the quiet beauty of untamed places.
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Butterfly Pea Flower
Botanical Name: Clitoria ternatea
INCI Name: Clitoria ternatea Flower
Butterfly pea flower is celebrated for its vivid blue petals and naturally occurring pigments. Its striking color has made it one of the most recognizable botanicals used to create shades inspired by sky, water, and twilight.
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Calendula
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
INCI Name: Calendula officinalis Flower
Calendula is admired for its cheerful golden blossoms and long history in herbal traditions. Bright and sunlit in appearance, it has become one of the most beloved flowers found in cottage gardens and botanical preparations.
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Chamomile
Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla
INCI Name: Matricaria chamomilla Flower
Chamomile is treasured for its delicate daisy-like blossoms and gentle character. Growing low to the ground in sunny meadows, it has long been associated with comfort, simplicity, and quiet moments of rest.
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Dandelion Leaf
Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale
INCI Name: Taraxacum officinale Leaf
Dandelion leaf is admired for its resilience and deep roots in traditional herbalism. Often overlooked, it is a reminder that beauty and usefulness are often found in unexpected places.
Elderflower
Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra
INCI Name: Sambucus nigra Flower
Elderflower is treasured for its delicate clusters of creamy blossoms and enduring place in traditional herbal practices. Blooming briefly each year, it is often seen as a symbol of the fleeting beauty of the seasons.
Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
INCI Name: Lavandula angustifolia Flower
Lavender is admired for its slender purple blooms and enduring place in traditional herb gardens. Its distinctive flowers bring a sense of beauty and balance that has inspired botanical traditions for generations.
Mugwort
Botanical Name: Artemisia vulgaris
INCI Name: Artemisia vulgaris Leaf
Mugwort has been woven into folklore and herbal traditions for centuries. Its silvery-green leaves and mysterious character have long inspired stories, rituals, and a deep connection to the natural world.
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Oatstraw
Botanical Name: Avena sativa
INCI Name: Avena Sativa (Oat) Straw Extract
Oatstraw has long been treasured in traditional herbal practices for its gentle, nourishing character and connection to nature's simplest comforts. Harvested from the green stems and leaves of the oat plant, this humble botanical embodies softness, tranquility, and natural simplicity. At Posy Potions, dried oatstraw is slowly infused into olive oil, bringing its comforting botanical essence to our handcrafted soap.
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Orange Peel
Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
INCI Name: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel
Orange peel has long been cherished in botanical traditions for its bright, uplifting character and associations with warmth, joy, and abundance. Its vibrant golden-orange color and naturally citrusy aroma capture the essence of sun-ripened fruit. At Posy Potions, dried orange peel is slowly infused into olive oil, bringing a touch of botanical brightness to our handcrafted soap.
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Plantain
Botanical Name: Plantago major
INCI Name: Plantago major Leaf
Plantain leaf has a long history in traditional herbal practices and is valued for its humble resilience. Found along paths and meadows, it reflects the simple strength of common plants.
Rose
Botanical Name: Rosa spp.
INCI Name: Rosa spp. (Rose) Petals
Rose is cherished for its beauty, symbolism, and enduring place in gardens throughout history. Its velvety petals have long been associated with love, grace, and the timeless appeal of flowers gathered by hand.
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Rosemary
Botanical name: Salvia rosmarinus
INCI name: Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary) Leaf
Rosemary has long been treasured in herbal traditions for its distinctive evergreen aroma and associations with remembrance, clarity, and renewal. At Posy Potions, rosemary is slowly infused into olive oil, bringing its timeless herbal character to our handcrafted soap.
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Sage
Botanical name: Salvia officinalis
INCI name: Salvia officinalis Leaf
Sage has been cherished for centuries in botanical traditions, symbolizing wisdom, renewal, and protection. Its soft, silvery-green leaves and earthy character evoke the quiet beauty of an old-world herb garden. At Posy Potions, sage is slowly infused into olive oil, bringing its natural botanical essence to our handcrafted creations.
Stinging Nettle
Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
INCI Name: Urtica dioica Leaf
Stinging nettle is a resilient woodland plant valued for its strength and connection to the natural landscape. Growing along forest edges and country paths, it reflects the untamed beauty of the wild places where it thrives.
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Yarrow
Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium
INCI Name: Achillea millefolium Flower
Yarrow is admired for its feathery foliage and bright clusters of flowers that flourish in fields and meadows. Its enduring presence in herbal traditions has made it one of the most recognizable wildflowers of the countryside.
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