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February 21, 20240Comments

The Ancient Story of Incense Clocks

How would you tell time without your iPhone, watch, or digital clock? Before the invention of electricity and modern technology, ancient peoples would often use the elements of the natural

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November 21, 20230Comments

Herbal Holiday Gift Guide

As the holiday season draws near, it's the perfect time to celebrate the charm and uniqueness of small herbal businesses. Beyond the glittering lights and bustling crowds, lies the magical gifts

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Ritual

December 20, 202116Comments

10 Ancient Medicinal Plants in the Bible

Did you know there are more than 10 aromatic plants mentioned in the Bible? As the holiday season unfolds, you may be putting up a Christmas tree in your living room,

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Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profiles

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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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

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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