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A cup of tea and storytelling come hand in hand. In 1684 a Dutchman Engelbert Kaempfer commissioned artists to paint local animals, people or scenes from daily life in Persia: “Two storytellers. A man sits cross-legged, holding a small cup in one hand while the other gently clasps his sword, resting upon his legs. A Continue reading

Calendula, also know as Marigold has had a long relationship with many religions around the world. Romans and Greeks wore crowns made from the flowers as well as the early Catholic. This sacred flower in India is used to decorate the statues of Hindu deities. And Aztecs and Mayans used the flowers in their ancient Continue reading

When me, my husband and 1 yr old son went to  Peru to study plants, Chamomile really spoke to us. Not only did it re-stabilize us with the altitude of the Sacred Valley, it also was our “little helper” in keeping our digestion “moving along” while my husband and I went thru a deep process Continue reading

The use of lavender goes back 2,500 years to the Egyptians, Phoenicians and the people of Arabia. They used lavender as a perfume and for mummification. In ancient Greece, lavender was used as a cure for everything from insomnia and aching backs to insanity. For the Romans, lavender cost 100 denarii per pound — equivalent Continue reading

If you love your cat, you will love Catnip. Consider it a cypher between you and your furry buddy. The French call catnip “herbe aux chats” and often made a tea from catnip prior to the arrival of Chinese teas. Drinking or smoking Catnip’s is considered by both animals and humans a rolling around, blissful Continue reading

Ooooo Damiana! Your reputation is euphoric! The native people of Mexico have used you as an aphrodisiac since ancient times. ¹ Ceremonies upon ceremonies, Damiana leaves were burnt to arouse sexual desire and help lovers perform much better. It could be because of it being an excellent nervous system tonic, which tones and relaxes tense Continue reading

Gingko is admired for its beauty and its longevity. And believe it or not, its a living fossil that has been on this planet for more than 200 million years. No only is Gingko all in its own lane consisting of just one species, it also is the only tree to survive Hiroshima.¹ When creating Continue reading

Its such a thin line between the idea of “drug” & “medicine.” With the images of drug dealers being glorified and shamans romanticized, true healing plants have fallen thru the cracks into the hands of big pharma. How can any plant be called illegal? Or how can any plant be owned and profited off of? Continue reading

Even though its call Passion flower, its main energy is to bring calm and peace. First discovered in Peru in the 17th century and named for its resemblance to the crucifixion of Christ. The Peruvians used the flower as a sedative. Once it spread to Europe, it was used to treat restlessness and agitation, along Continue reading

Our ancestral romance with inhaling plant fumes started 7,000 years ago. Very likely the first plant to be burned and inhaled can be tracked back to humans inadvertently inhaling fumes off of burning vegetation. Imagine a small bush burning during a campfire … Imagine a strong wind bring the fumes your way… Imagine that you’ve Continue reading