Oum Oil
3.4 oz. | handmade in ceremony | organic | botanical infused.
An infusion of ancestral plants that tend to the skin with profound + gentle nourishment. May these plants pull you into a deep connection with the energies of above (Frankincense), below (Cedar), + within (Rose) while tending to your skin with their ancient healing properties. Habibi.
Oum means mother in Arabic - and was created as an ode to my motherland of the SWANA region.
Essence: Sitting on the cedar forest floor, your back leaned on the trunk of an Ancient Cedar tree. Frankincense smoke carries up the mountain from the village below, and the smell of Rose perfume lingers on the shoulder of your blouse. Remembrances of your ancestors, of home, of love. Here you feel deeply connected to the earth below, spirit above, and the center of your heart. Here you are anchored in your truth, of where you come from and where you are going.
Sample Size Available here
Plant Allies - Ingredients
Cedar Leaf*, Frankincense*, Rose*, Jojoba Oil*~+, Sunflower Oil*, Olive Oil*~+, Vitamin E Oil*, Rose Absolute.
*Organic / ~Cold Pressed / +Unrefined
This oil is essential oil free and is a beautiful oil for mothers + mothers-to-be as the Frankincense is an ally for stretch marks, rose soothes + hydrates, and cedar grounds and anchors you.
I feel my ancestors through these plants - my mother’s family from the lands of Lebanon. The strong Cedar Trees that watched over them and held space, the gust of Frankincense smoke in their sacred spaces, the roses they tended to in their gardens and gave to their loved ones….. and thus this oil was created. Chances are, you can feel your ancestors through one or all of these plants too, no matter what culture you are from.
Invitation For Ritual Use
I invite you to connect to your oil, especially the first time using it. Place two dropper fulls of oil in the palm of your hand. Gently rub your hands together and bring them to cup your nose. Take a few deep breaths - inhale the scent of the plants, calling them in, beginning to commune. Sink into surrender.
My oils are made in ceremony, and are so special when used in ceremony, too.
-Apply directly after the shower while your skin is still damp for optimal absorption.
-Tend to your skin, nervous system, and energy through a Body Oiling Ritual.
-Simply lather yourself in any way, anywhere, any time.
store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
test on a small patch of skin before use.
All Meraki Nomad botanical oils are organic whole plant infusions - meaning, the entire plant is placed in high-quality carrier oils and infused for 1+ moon cycle. In this traditional + ancient process, all of the plant’s medicinal chemical constituents are extracted and transferred into the oil - providing a rich, full-bodied healing After the infusion is strained, very light essential oils are added to heighten the scent and aromatherapy energy of the plants.
artwork by Rebecca Marley