How to Use Tuberose Essential Oil (Absolute for Spiritual and Emotional Wellnes
I really enjoyed making this video with Adam about Tuberose—often called an essential oil, though technically it's an absolute. For simplicity (and search visibility), we’ve referred to it as an essential oil throughout, since that’s what most people are looking for. But it’s worth noting that Tuberose is solvent-extracted, not steam-distilled—so it’s an absolute, not a true essential oil.
Q: What is Tuberose essential oil traditionally used for?
A: While not commonly cited in clinical settings, Elizabeth shares her personal use of Tuberose for calming restless legs and muscular cramps—particularly around menstruation. However, it is better known for emotional healing and ceremonial use.
Q: Is Tuberose a physical or emotional healer?
A: It's primarily an emotional and spiritual healer. Any aphrodisiac effects are more about clearing emotional stress, not increasing physical function like nitric oxide might.
Q: How does it relate to spiritual trauma?
A: Joni Keim describes Tuberose as a balm for those who have been spiritually mistreated—from guilt-based theologies to harmful ritual experiences. It helps restore the connection to a healthy spiritual path.
Q: What about its connection to past lives and priestess roles?
A: Elizabeth discusses the karmic pull some women feel from past priestess lifetimes. Tuberose helps renegotiate these soul contracts, releasing burdens that no longer belong in this incarnation.
Q: Why is it called the Bone Flower?
A: While the exact origin is unclear, Elizabeth muses on the irony: Tuberose is not rigid or skeletal—it’s languid, indolent, and deeply sensual.
Q: What layer of the aura might it affect?
A: Likely the sixth layer (karmic), where it helps restore truth and release overwhelming mission-based identities.
Q: What is Tuberose essential oil traditionally used for?
A: While not commonly cited in clinical settings, Elizabeth shares her personal use of Tuberose for calming restless legs and muscular cramps—particularly around menstruation. However, it is better known for emotional healing and ceremonial use.
Q: Is Tuberose a physical or emotional healer?
A: It's primarily an emotional and spiritual healer. Any aphrodisiac effects are more about clearing emotional stress, not increasing physical function like nitric oxide might.
Q: How does it relate to spiritual trauma?
A: Joni Keim describes Tuberose as a balm for those who have been spiritually mistreated—from guilt-based theologies to harmful ritual experiences. It helps restore the connection to a healthy spiritual path.
Q: What about its connection to past lives and priestess roles?
A: Elizabeth discusses the karmic pull some women feel from past priestess lifetimes. Tuberose helps renegotiate these soul contracts, releasing burdens that no longer belong in this incarnation.
Q: Why is it called the Bone Flower?
A: While the exact origin is unclear, Elizabeth muses on the irony: Tuberose is not rigid or skeletal—it’s languid, indolent, and deeply sensual.
Q: What layer of the aura might it affect?
A: Likely the sixth layer (karmic), where it helps restore truth and release overwhelming mission-based identities.
Q: Which chakra is Tuberose essential oil most associated with? A: While some associate Tuberose with the heart chakra, it’s most often placed in the sacral chakra due to its deeply sensual, pleasure-evoking qualities. It's known to soften guilt and shame—two emotional imprints that commonly affect the sacral region.
Q: What does the flower structure tell us energetically? A: Tuberose has six petals, resonating with the number six’s spiritual symbolism—sensuality, life-force, love, and relationship. Six is also the geometry of bees: the hexagon. Tuberose’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, creating a living exchange of sensual and structural energy.
Q: Is there a planetary correspondence? A: Yes. Tuberose aligns with the Moon. Its white flowers, nocturnal bloom, and emotional depth all reflect lunar qualities. It is also described as 'moth medicine'—highlighting its affinity with transformation and night-dwelling mystery.
Q: Is Tuberose essential oil safe to use? A: Yes, though not during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. Tuberose is incredibly potent and should be used sparingly—usually just a single drop in 14 drops of carrier oil. It has a pervasive aroma that can easily dominate blends.
Q: Can Tuberose oil go off? What about expiry? A: Yes, like all essential oils, it will eventually oxidise. While citrus oils degrade fastest (6–12 months), resins and woods last 7–10 years. Interestingly, aged Patchouli and Sandalwood can improve over time. Older oils may be kept for spiritual connection—but not for skin use.
Q: Is Tuberose a worthwhile oil to invest in? A: That depends. While it’s expensive and other oils can mimic aspects of its effects, Tuberose offers unique hypnotic qualities. It's particularly beautiful for calming overstimulated states, especially during hot summer nights. Think of it like a fine wine—rare, nuanced, and best appreciated slowly
