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...
Black Frankincense. A sustainable alternative in a time of crisis.

Black Frankincense. A sustainable alternative in a time of crisis.

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...
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...
Botany for the Distiller-Ethics, Intelligence, and the Pursuit of Quality

Botany for the Distiller-Ethics, Intelligence, and the Pursuit of Quality

Botany for the distiller.  A workshop series at the Bozarth Mansion in Spokane WA 12-14 June 2017 Distilling essential oils is a simple process that echoes the evaporation and condensation of water in Nature. We load the still with aromatic material and collect...
Plant Magic, Mysticism and Medicine-the Viridis Genii Symposium 2016

Plant Magic, Mysticism and Medicine-the Viridis Genii Symposium 2016

The Viridis Genii Symposium Plant Magic, Mysticism, and Medicine June 3rd — June 6th 2016 As some of you know, I will be presenting the keynote speech and conducting a workshop at the Viridis Genii symposium beginning of June in Portland Oregon. The premise of this...