2014-11-20 15:25
Myrrh is an aromatic tree resin that includes several species of Commiphora. Myrrh trees are Native to Eastern Mediterranean regions and the Arabian Peninsula including the countries of Yeme… Read More
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2014-11-02 20:08
For many years black cohosh has been used as a natural remedy to cure many ills. This herb is known for its emotional, physical and spiritual benefits and remains a popular herbal remedy, es… Read More
2014-10-23 17:07
Dried WormwoodWormwood is a perennial herb sometimes called by its scientific name Artemisia absinthium. Many people have only heard of wormwood's use in the alcoholic spirit absinthe, which… Read More
2014-10-12 17:45
October 13th is officially recognized as Native American Day in the state of South Dakota. South Dakota is the only state in the nation that has officially done away with Columbus Day… Read More
2014-10-05 22:36
The Gaels, or Goidels are a branch of Celctic culture and language that established numerous traditions and practices that are still observed today by the Irish, Scottish, Manx, Wiccans, and… Read More
2014-10-05 21:00
Have you ever suffered from chest pain or an irregular heartbeat? I know how scary it can be. Even if the episodes are mild or not extremely painful you know that something in your bod… Read More
2014-10-05 20:50
Today is Arbor Day in my neck of the woods. The exact date may vary for you based on your growing season but spring is planting time. It is a good time to stop and contemplate the value of… Read More
2014-10-05 20:47
If you have ever suffered from a chronic skin problem you know how annoying, embarrassing, and even painful it can be. I know because I suffered from psoriasis for 15 years. The… Read More
2014-04-13 19:30
Kyanite is a beautiful soft, sultry feeling stone with elongated fibrous or blade like crystal forms. The most common color is blue but it also come in bright orange shades which are e… Read More
2014-04-09 21:49
Sandalwood has got to be one of my most favorite can’t do without substances. Sandalwood is a fragrant tree native to India, and other parts of Asia. Asian sandalwood has b… Read More
2014-04-06 21:40
Hematite is a rather common mineral which has a number of different forms. It can be found as masses that are reddish brown, dark-grey or silvery-grey to black. It also takes cry… Read More
2014-04-02 20:00
Red Cedar Leafs or Thuja Plicata comes from the high mountain cedars. It has a sweet earthy scent and is very grounding. Red Cedar leaves have been used in Native American ceremo… Read More
2014-03-30 19:00
Arnica is a plant that is part of the sunflower family. It typically gets big yellow flowers that attract butterflies. The flowers have a slight aromatic smell. The entire plant has a… Read More
2014-03-26 21:30
Deer velvet is harvested from deer antlers; it is the material that covers the growing cartilage and bone. No deer are killed or harmed in the harvesting process. It has been use… Read More
2014-03-23 21:00
Carnelian is a red-orange variety of chalcedony. It can be translucent to opaque and when held to the light often shows stripes or a cloudy distribution of color. Carnelian also… Read More
2014-03-22 22:58
Red Willow Bark is a spiritually important herb to the Lakota. Although it assumes the Willow name, it is actually from Red Osier Dogwood. The tree is indigenous to central and southern Euro… Read More
2014-03-22 22:21
Angelica (angelica archangelica) is also known as archangel and masterwort, and it is from the parsley family. Angelica archangelica grows wild in Finland, Sweden, France, Greenland, and Ice… Read More
2014-03-22 22:12
Malachite is a beautiful, brilliant green stone that is a secondary copper mineral. Malachite can take many forms but most often in forms in banded masses, crystalline clusters, or rad… Read More
2014-03-10 04:11
Lapis Lazuli is rock type that is composed of the minerals Lazurite, Calcite, and Pyrite. It is primarily found in Afghanistan, Burma, Canada, and California, USA. Lapis Lazuli is a b… Read More
2014-03-05 23:28
Featured Herb: Hyssop Hyssop is bound to Jupiter and fire. It has a camphor-like odor, and has long been known as a cleansing herb. Records of its use date back to the 7th century, where… Read More
2014-03-05 23:27
Abalones are an edible mollusk with shells that are incredibly beautiful with iridescent insides containing all the colors of the rainbow. It is soft and smooth to the touch as a result of t… Read More
2014-03-05 23:26
Frankincense is a resinous tree sap that comes from trees of the Genus Boswellia. Boswellia sacra can seem to grow out of pure rock in very unforgiving environments. These trees are native t… Read More
2014-03-05 23:26
Amazonite is a beautiful green microcline stone with white inclusions. It is mainly found in North America, Madagascar, Europe, and parts of Africa. The color can vary from a light pal… Read More
2012-07-28 22:10
Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya, Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets products primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition in Kenya with… Read More
2012-07-23 23:10
" A Rose by any other name would smell as sweet" William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet Roses have a long and colorful history. They have been symbols of love, beauty, war, and… Read More
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