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January 1, 20190Comments

Balm of Gilead, Comfort for the Soul

Considered to be among the most sacred of herbs throughout many ancient Eastern cultures, the renowned Balm of Gilead was once used in various forms of holy incense and anointing

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Aromatic History & Lore

Incense Crafting

December 11, 20180Comments

Recreating Feelings and Moments in Time with Aromatic Formulas

This time of year demands of most people to journey inward. To reflect on the warmer months that have recently passed, to create, think, dream, and appreciate the beauty in

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Aromatic History & Lore

Incense Crafting

September 28, 20180Comments

The Art of Traditional Incense Crafting

Since time immemorial, people have burned aromatic plants in the form of incense for aesthetic, medicinal, spiritual, and practical purposes in nearly every culture on Earth. To put it simply,

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Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

Incense Crafting

Topical Medicine

April 25, 20180Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Aromatic Tree Resins, Part II

The aromatic tree resins of the world are some of the most potent healing materials on Earth, used in folk medicine, indigenous medicine, and many of the more established systems

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Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

Sustainability

March 19, 20180Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Aromatic Tree Resins

Tree resins have been a major part of human history and have been used in nearly every culture on Earth for thousands of years. Whether used in natural perfumery, as

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Ayurveda

Plant Profiles

Sustainability

January 23, 20180Comments

The Ancient Divinity and Healing of Sandalwood

One of the most widely used metaphysical plants in the world is the renowned Sandalwood tree. The use of this sacred tree in spirituality and ritual dates back thousands of

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Aromatherapy

December 18, 20170Comments

5 Tips on Buying Essential Oils – Quality, Purity, & Truth

5 Must-Know Tips for Sourcing Quality, High-grade Essential Oils and AromaticsWith so many choices in today's essential oil and fragrance markets, a lot of people have a hard time finding

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Aromatherapy

Incense as Medicine

November 16, 20170Comments

5 Incenses and Aromatic Plants for Anxiety & Stress

In a world full of face-paced jobs, technology, and busy schedules, anxiety and stress seem to be one of the most common symptoms of a modern life. As someone who's

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Aromatherapy

Incense as Medicine

November 5, 20170Comments

Aromatics for Congestion, Colds and Flu

Throughout the year I have friends, family, and students ask me what they can do for their loved ones or themselves to either help prevent them from getting sick, or

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense Crafting

September 29, 20170Comments

The Sacred Sense of Smell

Since time immemorial, our sense of smell has been intrinsically connected to the sacred and divine, above all other senses. Across the Earth, the ancients considered our sense of smell

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