by Dan Riegler | Jan 24, 2022 | Boswellia, Boswellia Neglecta, Boswellia Rivae, Ethics & Sustainability, Fair Trade, Frankincense, Sustainable Harvesting, Wildcrafting
A recent publication reveals the natural sustainability of two types of Frankincense growing in Northern Kenya. This information is especially relevant in the light of the steady decline of other Frankincense species. Rapid loss of our Frankincense trees. We are...
by Dan Riegler | Jan 3, 2022 | "How To", Apothecary, Apothecary Arts, Boswellia, Boswellia Carterii, Boswellia Dalzielii, Boswellia Frereana, Boswellia Neglecta, Boswellia Papyrifera, Boswellia Rivae, Boswellia Sacra/Carterii, Boswellia Serrata, Ethics & Sustainability, Frankincense, Frankincense as Medicine, Frankincense Essential Oils, Frankincense Oleoresins
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...
by Dan Riegler | Feb 9, 2020 | Anti-Cancer, Apothecary, Astrodynamics, Beard grooming, Boswellic acids, DIY & Recipes, DIY & Recipes, Frankincense, Plant Alchemy, Plant Alchemy, Resins & Saps
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...
by Dan Riegler | Sep 11, 2019 | Aphrodisiacs, Apothecary, Boswellic acids, DIY & Recipes, Ethics & Sustainability, Frankincense, Frankincense Cancer, Herbal Remedies, Resins & Saps
Frankincense tea, also known as a Frankincense infusion, is a time-honoured remedy in many cultures and medical systems. Some of its traditional medicinal uses have been researched in recent years and I am surprised to see that many of the classic therapeutic...
by Dan Riegler | Mar 4, 2019 | Apothecary, Ethics & Sustainability, Fair Trade, Frankincense, Resins & Saps
Visiting the collectors of Frankincense and Myrrh in the Somali Region of Ethiopia February 2019 February 2019 brought a visit with the Camel and Goat herders of the Somali region of Ethiopia. What was once called the “Ogaden”. They are the collectors of...
by Dan Riegler | Mar 25, 2018 | Apothecary, Distillation, Essential Oils, Ethics & Sustainability, Frankincense
Another home-made still Continuing with the theme of DIY and home distillation, this is my latest easy-to-make distillation unit showcasing today’s distillation of Frankincense Dalzielii from Nigeria. A gorgeous looking resin that yielded a superb essential oil....
by Dan Riegler | Jun 15, 2017 | Astrodynamics, Astrology, Astrology, Ethics & Sustainability, Frankincense, Natural Perfume, Resins & Saps
I know I said I didn’t often post shop listings here on the blog. Though still true, I may have to take that back soon…After over 2 months in Africa and the Mediterranean, I am still trying to catch up on correspondence and workshops, making new products,...
by Dan Riegler | Mar 9, 2017 | Apothecary, Ethics & Sustainability, Frankincense, Natural Perfume, Resins & Saps
I usually don’t post shop listings on the blog and make an effort to keep the sales pitch to a bare minimum here. However, there is a lot of important information in this particular shop listing and I don’t want to write it all again for the blog. Not so...
by Dan Riegler | Feb 16, 2017 | Apothecary, DIY & Recipes, DIY & Recipes, Frankincense, Frankincense Cancer, Herbal Products, Herbal Products, Resins & Saps
We have relied on Frankincense resin for centuries to treat Arthritis, inflammation of joints, the urinary and gastrointestinal tracts, pain, ulcers, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, and colds, cuts, and wounds. It is traditionally used to improve memory and brain...
by Dan Riegler | Feb 1, 2017 | Frankincense
by Dan Riegler | Nov 24, 2016 | Apothecary, Boswellia Serrata, Distillation, DIY, DIY-Frankincense Products, Essential Oils, Frankincense, Frankincense Essential Oils, Frankincense Serrata, Recipes
This rather lengthy video demonstrates how one can make a simple and effective distillation apparatus with easily found parts. With an understanding of the underlying principles of distillation, many common household vessels can be used to distill essential oils from...
by Dan Riegler | Nov 22, 2016 | Apothecary, Distillation, DIY & Recipes, DIY & Recipes, Essential Oils, Frankincense, Resins & Saps
Gratitude to Christianne L’Esperance for shooting, editing and posting this video. It shows how easy it is to distill essential oils at home. In it I share some of the basic principles, terminology, dos and don’ts, easy to access parts and where to get...
