Styrax Sumatrana Benzoin-Floral notes-Sustainable

Styrax Sumatrana Benzoin-Floral notes-Sustainable

A new and unique Benzoin resin on the market Styrax Sumatrana is a type of Benzoin resin that has never been available on the international market. Locally called Kemenyan Toba, the Sumatrana Benzoin tree grows only in a small area of Northern Sumatra and, in the...
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 prepare an antifungal nail Lacquer with Somali Myrrh

How to prepare an antifungal nail Lacquer with Somali Myrrh

Commiphora Myrrha, or Myrrh, well known for thousands of years for its value in perfume, incense, and medicine, has a wide range of medicinal applications in healing traditions around the world and throughout history. It is still well used in modern Western medicine,...
Putting the genie in the bottle-Exploring quality in artisan herbal products

Putting the genie in the bottle-Exploring quality in artisan herbal products

Plant Medicine- Ancient and Modern As inherently creative beings, we aspire to meet or exceed ourselves in all we do. Part of our joy and satisfaction in any given creative field, is to push the boundaries and bring our work beyond where others have taken it. We are...