Buying Copal? Don’t be fooled!

Buying Copal? Don’t be fooled!

What we expect when we buy Copal When most of us think of Copal, we have an image of a sacred, fragrant resin used for ritual and ceremony in ancient and modern Mesoamerican cultures. A traditional offering, raised to the Gods and ancestors on a pillar of smoke....
A guide to the different types of Frankincense

A guide to the different types of Frankincense

A question I get a lot in the shop is ,”I’m new at this and I don’t know which Frankincense type to start with. Can you help me?” Well, since you asked, in my opinion, the best way to get acquainted with the Boswellia, AKA Frankincense family...
Animal Musks-Civet Musk and the problem with a passive approach

Animal Musks-Civet Musk and the problem with a passive approach

I have finally put together an Animalic/Musk sampler. The interest in animal-sourced musk samples has grown steadily in the shop and the release of this new product is a perfect opportunity to continue my discourse on the ethical issues inherent in Civet and other...
How to use Pine and Spruce sap for respiratory relief

How to use Pine and Spruce sap for respiratory relief

We have relied on the aromatic sap of trees for comfort and healing since the dawn of time. Pine, Spruce, Fir, Frankincense, Myrrh, Elemi, and many, many more provide us with a wide range of therapeutic properties and applications. Tree saps provide an impressive list...
How to Grind Frankincense, Myrrh and other Resins

How to Grind Frankincense, Myrrh and other Resins

Frankincense and Myrrh are becoming better known and integrated with our Western lives as interest in the healing power of plants grows. Though we often learn of these resins through the popularity of their essential oils , their greatest therapeutic gifts lie in...