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November 25, 20190Comments

A Distress Call from the Sacred White Sage Plant

Oftentimes when trends spread like wildfire around the world, there is a great deal of misinformation or lack of understanding around them. Unfortunately, many trends these days include the use

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Aromatic History & Lore

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August 26, 201912Comments

Myrrh Plant Profile – The Sacred Bitter Medicine of Antiquity

Have you ever noticed how Frankincense and Myrrh are commonly mentioned together by herbalists and incense connoisseurs, yet Frankincense somehow receives all the attention in the media and medical journals these days? Why

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Ritual

Topical Medicine

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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Ayurveda

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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

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

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September 11, 20170Comments

Palo Santo – Holy Wood

Palo Santo (Holy Wood) has been used throughout Central America and many northern territories of South America for thousands of years for purification and cleansing of the physical, energetic, and

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Incense as Medicine

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May 13, 201741Comments

Frankincense – Divine Communion

Frankincense: the name echoes throughout the fragrant histories of the world as a champion of aromatics. One of the most popular incense materials of the ages, it has nourished many

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Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profiles

May 13, 20170Comments

The Aromatic Smoke of Juniper: Resilience, Protection, and Hardiness

Juniper: the desert elder, the minimalistic and resilient tree of the Sun. When I think of the Juniper tree, I often think of its hardened and gnarly trunk, standing strong

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

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May 12, 20177Comments

Cardamom And The Hunger For Life

For over 3,000 years, the fragrant seed pods of a tropical plant known as Cardamom have been cherished throughout the Eastern World. This exotic spice has been used in perfumery,

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profiles

May 12, 20170Comments

Rosemary, For Heart And For Mind

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an aromatic herb in the Mint family that grows as a small evergreen bush, native to the Mediterranean. Its emotional and physical healing properties have been

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Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profiles

May 12, 20170Comments

Cedar, the Evergreen Tree of Life

The great Cedar tree will forever be deeply rooted throughout the ancient histories of the world. From its strong, versatile wood to its fragrant and medicinal evergreen foliage, Cedar has

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