{"title":"Woods, Roots \u0026 Seeds","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWOODS, ROOTS \u0026amp; SEEDS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic Woods, roots, seeds and more are found in this unique collection.  These are classic and traditional ingredients for Incense, Perfume and medicine. This is a collection that is growing quickly! Make sure to check it out often.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fresh-and-fragrant-palo-santo-sticks-natural-incense-bursera-graveolens-sustainable-harvest-ecuador","title":"Palo Santo sticks","description":"\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo Sticks. Fresh and intensely aromatic new shipment. Palo Santo-Natural Incense Sticks. Bursera Graveolens are Sustainably harvested in Peru from fallen and naturally aged branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eOur last shipment of Palo Santo sticks was a bit blah. We had to remove it it from the shop.\u003cbr\u003eWe found a new supplier and the intense fragrance and high quality of this material blow me away. Beautiful, heavy, thick and fragrant sticks. Satisfaction guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003eNote that this material is full of essential oils and cut into larger more substantial pieces than earlier shipments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalo Santo Sticks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight the tip of the stick.\u003cbr\u003eWhen it has a good flame and you can see the red of an ember, blow out the flame and it will emit sweet incense smoke for a few minutes.\u003cbr\u003eIt will go out independently within a minute or so and can be relit in this manner multiple times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalo Santo Sticks \u003c\/span\u003ein your drawer to scent your clothes for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo sticks can be shaved or ground to make an excellent material for incense blends for sticks, trailing incense, cones and pastilles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the very best description I know of Palo Santo and I admire the author greatly. If you have an opportunity to take one of his online incense courses you will come out enlightened and enriched in ways you can not now imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The description below is borrowed from the Listening To Incense Program\/Northwest School of aromatic medicine.\u003cbr\u003eFor the full article and to learn more about courses, visit https:\/\/aromaticmedicineschool.com\/palo-santo-holy-wood\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo (Holy Wood) has been used throughout Central America and many northern territories of South America for thousands of years for purification and cleansing of the physical, energetic, and spiritual realms. Its uses are as numerous as the tribes and cultures that call on this sacred tree’s healing and spiritual powers. Its warm, delicately sweet and woodsy aroma that fills people with a sense of peace and tranquility, its powerful presence in ceremonies and spiritual practices, and its vast physical healing powers have sparked much interest in this sacred incense material around the world, giving rise to the popularity of this wise ancient tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo creates a pleasant, fresh-smelling smoke with hints of mint and citrus. It’s uplifting scent raises vibrations in preparation for meditation and ceremony and allows for a deepening of spiritual connections. When people get a first whiff of Palo Santo smoke, they tend to sit up straighter, their eyes widening. The aroma of this tree seems to often give people a feeling of something ancient, sacred, just beyond their grasp. I tend to describe the feeling it generates within as an old ceremonial energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a spiritual sense, Palo Santo is a strong ally to many medicine people, shamans, and healers. It is used to cleanse homes of negative spirits and energies, attract good fortune, communicate with the spirit world, in smudging rituals, as an aid in meditation, clearing the mind and sharpening awareness, and much more. 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(Research traditional applications online).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eEven though Siberian Cedar resin is not actually of the Cedar family, but a type of Pine that grows in Siberia, it is called Siberian Cedar by the Siberians and Russians in general. In fact,, all their Pine species are called Cedar which can be a bit confusing. Especially to those who are not Russian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a quote from Wikipedia that explains it\u003cbr\u003e-\"The Russian name Сибирский кедр (tr. Sibirsky kedr)[3] is usually translated in English as “Siberian cedar.” References to “cedar” or \"dwarf cedar\" in texts translated from Russian usually refer to this tree or related pines, not to true cedars\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat being said, Siberian Cedar is not your ordinary Pine tree. It grows abundantly in Russia the Urals, Siberia, Altai Krai. It is their pride and considered their national tree. it is woven tightly into local folklore, traditional medicine and mythology. The list of traditional medicinal uses for Siberian Cedar externally and internally is truly extensive and not something I can cover here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiberian cedar resin is used as chewing gum to freshen the breath, stimulate and tighten the gums, for sore throat. it has been used as a wound healer, in topical salves used for respiratory distress sore muscles and joints. (Please note, our Siberian Cedar Resin is collected sustainably from the ground and not suitable for chewing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large succulent \"Pine nuts\" provided by these trees are used as food and medicine for respiratory issues, consumption, and convalescence.\u003cbr\u003eEnergetically, Siberian cedar is considered by many to possess ancient intelligence and powerful healing properties due to its high vibrational rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiberian Cedar Resin is beautiful burned on charcoal. It does not smell like any of our North American Pines but has a unique, sweet, woody, earthy, scent with a hint of musk. The smoke is considered to be a powerful cleanser of space and to raise the energy wherever it is burned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften compared to the North American Sequoias, Siberian Cedar is considered the king of the forest and will live for about 800 years towering above other trees and reaching heights of 40 meters and a girth of 2 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Siberian Cedar is sourced from the Urals, Siberia, and Altai Krai in Russia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt apothecarysgarden.com you will find recipes for incense, moustache waxes and various healing salves and balms using fresh Pine, Fir or Spruce sap. You will also find instructions for building your own essential oil distillation unit which you can use to distill the essential oils from these oleoresins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned in my recipes, you must first warm Siberian Cedar Resin in a water bath, with or without vegetable oil, (or animal fat), then filter it from debris and non-dissolving particles. Pantyhose or pillowcases work well as filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor recipes using fresh Pine or Spruce sap, please feel free to browse the drop-down navigation menus at the top of my blog-http:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your resin is sticky, it may be difficult to remove it intact from the plastic wrapper. My trick and workaround is to place the bag in the fridge or freezer for 15-30 minutes before attempting to separate it from its package. 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Tonka has also seen a relatively modern use as an incense ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonka bean and its extracts find extensive use in gourmand food preparation, as flavouring agents in tobacco products and are popular ingredients in both mainstream and artisan perfumery. Tonka has also found a relatively modern use as an incense ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tonka Bean extract can be applied to the skin directly as a personal perfume and lingers through a long delicious dry-down, projecting itself seductively. Like Vanilla, Tonka is often used as an ingredient in Amber accords and as a fixative in perfume compositions. It blends well with and compliments most other aromatic materials and extends the longevity of perfume blends by anchoring more fleeting notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI produced this batch at a ratio of 1 part powdered Tonka beans to 2 parts 95% alcohol and macerated it with warmth for four months. It is a gorgeous representation of the magic and allure of Tonka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough Tonka beans have been banned as a food additive in the USA for decades due to their Coumarin content, internationally, it is accepted that unless consumed in significant quantities, there is a negligible risk of adverse effects from the Coumarin contained in the beans. Coumarin is the base material from which the blood thinner Coumadin was synthesized initially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonka Beans are used in Western magical traditions when creating spells, charms and philtres to attract love, money, sex and prosperity. It does make sense that anything that smells so good you must go back for a deeper inhalation is a perfect symbolic attractant. And you will indeed return to inhale this Tonka extract’s heavenly aroma. Over and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Absolute can be made from Tonka Bean extract by evaporating the alcohol gently in a shallow dish, covered with a cloth for a few days. This is best done somewhere warmish with good air circulation, like the top of the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":34798523285638,"sku":"156-TONKAX-1","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":34798523318406,"sku":"156-TONKAX-5","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":34798523351174,"sku":"156-TONKAX-10","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30","offer_id":34798523383942,"sku":"156-TONKAX-30","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":34798523416710,"sku":"156-TONKAX-100","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Tonka_Bean_Extract_1.jpg?v=1692043055"},{"product_id":"gum-arabic-kenya-acacia-seyal-a-fair-15097","title":"Gum Arabic","description":"\u003cp\u003eGum Arabic is a fair trade and sustainable gum for incense, medicine and culinary applications. It is one of two non-fragrant gums in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eUsed as a binder in incense production, a stabilizer, emulsifier, adhesive and thickener in food, beverages and cosmetics, it  is an extremely useful tree product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exudate of a number of different Acacia species that are found in Africa and Arabia, Gum Arabic is used extensively in the food and confection industry to lend viscosity to beverages and stability to food products. It is used in icing and confection glazes, to suspend essential oils and create oil\/water emulsions.\u003cbr\u003eDissolved Gum Arabic is a standard base for watercolours to which pigments are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt creates the gumminess of Marshmallows, Gummy bears and other soft confections and forms natural gummy balls on the trees while it is fresh.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a favourite food of Baboons in Africa and they are known to wait patiently while the tree produces a fresh flow of gummy yumminess for their pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeedless to say that it is also a favourite snack of children in the Savanna. 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Used extensively in incense, perfume and traditional medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eOne of the few Botanical ingredients that come close to the aroma of an animalic ingredient, Costus root has a beautiful, musky, tenacious soft scent that is similar to that of warm animal fur.\u003cbr\u003eI adore the fragrance of Costus. To me is reminiscent of the smell of one's lover in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCostus, called \"Kosht\" in the Old Testament, is another one of the ingredients used in the Sacred Jewish incense, \"Ketoreth\" used in the time of the First and Second Temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic artist Justine Crane from \"The Scented Djinn\" produces a wonderful incense she named \"The Ram\" based on Costus root. This has been my favourite incense to burn at home for a few years now. If I haven't purchased all of it you will find it in her Etsy shop here-https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/shop\/TheScentedDjinn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI chose the whole root rather than pre-powdered material because if given the chance, I always prefer to powder my own ingredients. This is for two reasons-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-Keeping the material whole usually helps preserve the aroma of herbs.\u003cbr\u003e2-Sometimes, the powdered material is adulterated with less expensive or sub-standard material such as old or very small pieces and dust from the bottom of bags. Even though you may be buying from an honest and reliable retailer, materials often pass through the hands of numerous middlemen and brokers before they reach your supplier and they may have no idea of the material's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough it may seem a challenge, (It really isn't!), these whole pieces of costus root can be easily powdered in a clean coffee grinder, (or mortar \u0026amp; Pestle), after breaking up into smaller pieces.\u003cbr\u003eMy trick is to put them in a ziplock bag and smash them with a hammer first. Costus is not a fibrous root and will shatter nicely into smaller pieces. Easy-Peasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCostus root not only adds an animalic musk note to perfume blends, it also acts as a fixative. The root can be used to prepare a perfume tincture once it is ground and macerated in 95% alcohol. 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Using the seed pods as an aromatic\/medicinal material instead of the tapped balsam is completely sustainable and renewable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use Peru Balsam seeds as incense or as an ingredient in incense blends, the seed should be removed from the shell. Though the seed is quite fragrant, burning it releases an unpleasant aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn alcohol maceration\/extract will collect the aromas of both the resin and the Tonka bean\/Coumarin fragrance making an interesting addition to the perfume organ. This tincture can be evaporated and reduced to any desired consistency such as that of an absolute. 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I spent the last 12 weeks preparing and fussing over it and finally, this fragrant tincture is ready for use in perfume blends, incense and other formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have searched far and wide for many years trying to source this classic ingredient. I am so pleased to finally offer it in the shop to my customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called Sumbul, Sumbal and Ferula Sumbul, Musk root was used in the 1800's by the Russians as a botanical replacement for Deer Musk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusk Root Extract is an excellent fixative in perfumes lending tenacity and longevity to fleeting top notes. 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(I suggest not more than 2% essential oils for safety's sake.\u003cbr\u003eYou can blend Siberian Cedar Oleo-Extract with carrier oils, warm it in a water bath, and melt in a little beeswax to create a salve.\u003cbr\u003eIt can also be used as the oil phase of a water\/oil emulsion or creme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiberian Cedar is the same resin referred to in the Book series \"The ringing Cedars. It is used extensively for a myriad of therapeutic applications in traditional Russian and Eastern European medicine. (Please research traditional applications online).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though Siberian Cedar resin is not actually of the Cedar family but a type of Pine that grows in Siberia, it is called Siberian Cedar by the Siberians and Russians in general. In fact,, all their Pine species are called Cedar which can be a bit confusing. 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I figure anything that you sniff and smells so good you must go back for a deeper inhalation, is a perfect symbolic attractant. And you will indeed return to inhale Tonka's heavenly aroma. Over and over. Again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance of Tonka beans is of Vanilla, New Mown Hay, marzipan, (Bitter Almond) and caramel. The aroma is persistent, and stored correctly, the beans will keep their lovely fragrance for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough they have been banned as a food additive in the USA for decades due to their Coumarin content, internationally, it is accepted that unless consumed in great quantities, there is a negligible risk of adverse effects from this anticoagulant compound (Coumarin is the base material from which the blood thinner Coumadin was originally synthesised).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonka bean and its extracts find extensive international use in gourmand food preparation, as flavouring agents in tobacco products and are popular ingredients in both mainstream and artisan perfumery. Tonka has also found a relatively modern use as an incense ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can make your own Tonka Bean extract easily by following these simple instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-To a mason jar of sufficient size add 10 grams Tonka beans ground in a coffee grinder. (Leave at least 1\/3 of the jar empty for circulation of vapors).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-Cover with 30 grams of 94% to 96% ethanol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-Seal the mason jar with a lid and let stand in a warmish place for 6 to 8 weeks, shaking periodically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-Pour your maceration through a paper coffee filter into a clean jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-Cover tightly and set in a coolish darkish place till needed. I.e., not in direct sunlight or a place that would make you sweat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ratio of Tonka beans to alcohol in the above formula is 1:3. 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In the classical tradition, the cypress was associated with death and the underworld because it failed to regenerate when cut back too severely. Athenian households in mourning were garlanded with boughs of cypress. Cypress was used to fumigate the air during cremations. It was among the plants suitable for making wreaths to adorn statues of Pluto, the classical ruler of the underworld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poet Ovid, who wrote during the reign of Augustus, records the best-known myth that explains the association of the cypress with grief. The handsome boy Cyparissus, a favorite of Apollo, accidentally killed a beloved tame stag. His grief and remorse were so inconsolable that he asked to weep forever. He was transformed into Cupressus sempervirens, with the tree's sap as his tears. In another version of the story, the woodland god Silvanus was the divine companion of Cyparissus and accidentally killed the stag. 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Interesting to note that in classic Mythology, the Myrrh tree is also associated with grieving, and its resin tears are the tears of Myrrha, who was transformed into a tree., (See my listing for Myrrh resin and more about the myth of Myrrha here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting parallel between Myrrh and Cypress is that Myrrha was the daughter of King Cinyras of Cyprus...Cyprus, Cypress???\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCypress wood contains a high % of oleoresin and a compound called Cypressine, which acts as a preservative, retards decomposition and makes Cypress wood both fragrant and water-repellant. It is still used today for constructing Piers, caskets, boats, stadium seats and staves for wooden barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure oleoresin with no water-soluble gum content, Cypress resin tears are impervious to water and dissolve in alcohol and essential oils. 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Now I have finally discovered the pure resin of the Musk Root plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma profile of the resin tears is slightly different and a bit warmer than the root slices and I believe both forms will find excellent use in both incense and perfume-making.\u003cbr\u003e While the roots have a dry crisp aroma, the resin tears are a little softer, \"Juicier\" and warmer in their fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called Sumbul, Sumbal and Ferula Sumbul, Musk root was used in the 1800s by the Russians as a botanical replacement for Deer Musk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does it have a deer Musk heart note, but it acts like a traditional animalic. Musk Root is an excellent fixative in perfumes, lending tenacity and longevity to fleeting top notes. Not only this, but Musk Root pulls together an aromatic composition, enlivens it, and adds a whole other dimension to perfumes in much the same way as the traditional Animalics in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven sitting in a closed bag in the studio, the aroma of the Musk Root escapes and marries with the other aromatics nearby, creating beautiful and unintentional transitory compositions for the errant nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aromatic has great potential in both perfumery and Incense-making. It has been used in traditional\/religious incense blends in Persia and India and is thought to possess psychoactive properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusk Root tears contain about 60% aromatic resin, 30% water-soluble gum and 10% essential oil. The resin portion may be a contributing factor to its unique fixative properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can prepare a tincture for perfume or incense use at a ratio of 1 part resin to 3 parts 95% alcohol. 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The resin portion may be a contributing factor to its unique fixative properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough Musk Root does not possess an obvious animalic note like Costus, the sweet heart-note of Deer Musk is obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusk Root can be used to prepare a perfume tincture when macerated in 95% alcohol. 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Simply add 1 package to your cart with your other products and I will send it to you with your order at no extra charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragons Blood tree seeds are collected from Dracaena Draco canariensis, which originates in the Canary Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eI have personally collected resin from the tree shown in the product photo. That said, it takes years until a Dragons Blood tree will yield a substantial amount of resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing that connects us to nature and our materials like growing and tending the plants that give us such wonderful gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants, indeed, will communicate with us, and there is truth in the concept of plant allies. However, it is up to us to initiate and establish giving, nurturing and mutually reciprocal relationships with them first. 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Simply add your gift to the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose 1 gift with each order, and I will include it in your package free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply add it to your cart with your other purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add more than 1 gift, I will choose which gift to send you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add gifts to your cart and checkout, paying only postage, I will cancel your order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing connects us to nature and our materials like growing and tending the plants that give us such wonderful gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants will indeed communicate with us, and there is truth in the concept of plant allies. However, it is up to us to initiate and establish a giving, nurturing, and mutually reciprocal relationship with them first. Germinating and growing a plant and tending to its needs is a wonderful way to strike up an enduring, meaningful, and mutually beneficial relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of my hopes is that by spreading the seeds of these plants, someone will find ideal growing conditions, learn how to cultivate them commercially and relieve some of the stress on the wild populations that we are overharvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGalbanum-Ferula Gummosa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum plants yield an aromatic resin on coal that has a unique green\/earthy aroma and an essential oil with a rare, complex, dry fragrance with hints of green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum resin can be used in incense, tinctured in alcohol for perfume work or infused in oils. You can make your own Galbanum absolute by evaporating the alcohol after tincturing and filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many other resins, Galbanum is fixative in perfume and aromatic compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum is one of the four essential ingredients of the Holy Incense mentioned in Exodus 30:34 and Ecclesiastes 24:14–15. It was one of the ingredients of Ketoret, the Jewish Holy Incense that was burned in the Tabernacle in the 1 st and 2nd Jewish Temple at Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been used for medicine since time immemorial and can be found in recipes for ancient Egyptian Khyphi incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts odour profile is amber, sweet, and balsamic, with hints of fresh, light green notes. It is one of a few natural green base notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family name Ferula refers to the sheath-like sleeve, which \"Clasps\" the hollow stems of most of this family of perennial herbs. 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Approximately 30 seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGift Seed Packets-PLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose 1 gift with each order, and I will include it in your package free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply add it to your cart with your other purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add more than 1 gift, I will choose which gift to send you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add gifts to your cart and checkout, paying only postage, I will cancel your order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing connects us to nature and our materials like growing and tending the plants that give us such wonderful gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants will indeed communicate with us, and there is truth in the concept of plant allies. However, we must initiate and establish a giving, nurturing, and mutually reciprocal relationship with them first. Germinating and growing a plant and tending to its needs is a wonderful way to strike up an enduring, meaningful, and mutually beneficial relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy hope is that by spreading the seeds of these plants, someone will find ideal growing conditions, learn how to cultivate them commercially and relieve some of the stress on the wild populations that we are overharvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAmmoniacum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmoniacum tears are collected from the plant Dorema Ammoniacum, (Synonymous with Ferula ammoniacum). It is an aromatic resin named for its long association with the Oracle of the Temple of Ammon. Originally located in Siwa Libya, the temple was an important religious center for the Egyptians and the ancient Greeks,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eBelieved to be the preferred incense to petition the oracle for answers, Gum Ammoniacum is thought to have served the same purpose at the Greek oracle at Delphi. The name has persisted even though the oracles are no longer used as they once were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Oshek or Veshek, Ammoniacum is still burned in the Moroccan Jewish tradition before the holy scrolls are removed from the temple ark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resin has a lovely “green” fragrance, similar to, but softer and sweeter than that of its cousin Galbanum which is used in perfumery. Where Galbanum has a green and very dry scent, Ammoniacum has a fragrance that could be described as golden green, fresh, penetrating and nourishing.\u003cbr\u003eIt tastes bitter and pungent though this might be due to its high essential oil content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmoniacum has been used since antiquity for its medicinal and therapeutic properties. I cannot list them here so I encourage you do your research.\u003cbr\u003eEnergetically, the Ferula family is ruled by the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not only indicated by how they address flatulence but because they all seem to be connected with the function of communication from an oracular and divinatory perspective, opening gateways in perception and traditionally used when working with or petitioning the Djinn.\u003cbr\u003eOne could classify them under the rule of Mercury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is still used as an incense ingredient in the East and in traditional medicine.\u003cbr\u003eIts unique fragrance profile could provide an exciting addition to the perfumer's palette as a tincture or essential oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41449041264774,"sku":"412-AMMONSEEDS-GIFT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/ammoniacum1sqrs.jpg?v=1732892936"},{"product_id":"asafoetida-seeds","title":"Asafoetida Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gift package contains Asafoetida\/Ferula asafoetida seeds. There are between 20-30 seeds in a package. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGift Seed Packets-PLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose 1 gift with each order, and I will include it in your package free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply add it to your cart with your other purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add more than 1 gift, I will choose which gift to send you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add gifts to your cart and checkout, paying only postage, I will cancel your order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing connects us to nature and our materials, like growing and tending the plants that give us such wonderful gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants will indeed communicate with us, and there is truth in the concept of plant allies. However, we must initiate and establish a giving, nurturing, and mutually reciprocal relationship with them first. Germinating and growing a plant and tending to its needs is a wonderful way to strike up an enduring, meaningful, and mutually beneficial relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy hope is that by spreading the seeds of these plants, someone will find ideal growing conditions, learn how to cultivate them commercially and relieve some of the stress on the wild populations that we are overharvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAsafoetida\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma of Asafoetida resin is extremely pungent and strong.  It is often compared in aroma to a blend of sulphur and onions, However. Asafoetida has a much more complex and rich fragrance profile. In perfume, incense, medicine and magic, only a very small amount is needed. I have to point out here that the essential oil of Asafoetida is drab and non-descript compared to the fresh resin and does not do the plant justice. I imagine a tincture of the resin could deliver much more to a perfume blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ferula asafoetida is a herbaceous plant of the Umbelliferae family. It is oleo gum resin obtained from the rhizome and root of the plant. This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. It is used in modern herbalism in the treatment of hysteria, some nervous conditions, bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough. It was at one time employed in the treatment of infantile pneumonia and flatulent colic. The gum resin is antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, laxative, and sedative. The volatile oil in the gum is eliminated through the lungs, making this an excellent treatment for asthma. The odour of asafoetida is imparted to the breath, secretions, flatus, and gastric eructations. Its properties are antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant, emmenagogue and vermifuge. Asafoetida has also been used as a sedative. It also thins the blood and lowers blood pressure. It is widely used in India in food and as a medicine in Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda. Asafoetida has been held in great esteem among indigenous medicines, particularly in the Unani system from the earliest times.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preceding paragraph is an excerpt from an excellent article about Asafoetida on NCBI. Rather than repeat or rehash what is already presented so well, I suggest you read the full article here-www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3459456\/ (You may have to copy and paste the link in your browser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Folk Magic traditions, Asafoetida is considered a powerful protective and banishing herb often used in magical incense blends and protective amulets. It is hot in nature and I believe ruled by Mars\/Pluto\/Scorpio from an Astrological point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is considered an aphrodisiac in some cultures and used to boost the libido.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41449041657990,"sku":"411-ASASEEDS-GIFT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Asa_Seedssq_rs.jpg?v=1732885350"},{"product_id":"mount-atlas-mastic-pistacia-atlantica-seeds","title":"Mount Atlas Mastic Seeds-Gift","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGift Seed Packets-PLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose 1 gift with each order, and I will include it in your package free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply add it to your cart with your other purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add more than 1 gift, I will choose which gift to send you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add gifts to your cart and checkout, paying only postage, I will cancel your order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistacia Atlantica, AKA The Mount Atlas Mastic tree, is a species of Pistacia\/Pistacio related to the Chios Mastic and Pistacio trees.\u003cbr\u003eThis tree provides a plethora of ancient traditional medicines, and its resin is a lovely balm, perfume, and incense ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGerminating your seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStratification and scarification can help germinate your Pistacia atlantica seeds but are not 100% necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStratify: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKeep your seeds at a temperature between 3 and 5 degrees Celcius for 2 months. This can be\u003c\/span\u003e done easily in any household fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarify: \u003c\/strong\u003eAbrade using a file or sandpaper and lightly score a small area on the exterior of the seed and remove some of its outer layer (pericarps).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace: \u003c\/strong\u003ein a light, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds lightly with soil and keep them evenly moist but not saturated with water. Loosely covering the soil with plastic and spraying it occasionally works well. If covering it with plastic, ensure enough ventilation to avoid fungus and mould growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination\u003c\/strong\u003e usually occurs in 1-2 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer\u003c\/strong\u003e seedlings to pots or outdoors in a brightly lit area once they are sturdy enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMount Atlas Mastic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco to the Zagros Mountains in Persia, Mount Atlas Pistacia is considered by many to be the Terebinth tree referred to in the Old Testament. Though there is a separate species of Pistacia named Pistacia terebinthum, it is much smaller in stature and yields very little resin compared to the Pistacia Atlantica.\u003cbr\u003eSome of the oldest and largest trees standing in Israel are Pistacia Atlantica, which is thought to be the \"Elah\" tree referred to in the Old Testament. (In Hebrew, Elah also means Goddess)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin from the Mount Atlas Mastic tree is considered the original source of turpentine\/Terebinth, which was later collected from Pine trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll parts of the Mount Atlas Mastic tree are used in traditional medicine and have been for thousands of years. Ibn Sina (Avicenna) writes extensively about its healing properties. It is a mainstay of ancient Greek, traditional Unani, Islamic, Persian, and other medicinal systems. Edible and medicinal oil is pressed from the ripe fruit, while leaf fruit, resin, and oleoresin are all used in traditional medicine.\u003cbr\u003eThe list of therapeutic applications is extensive and well worth researching online..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistacia Atlantica oleoresin has been traditionally used to address ulcers, dyspepsia, respiratory, musculoskeletal, renal and hepatic issues as well as burns, wounds and other skin conditions.\u003cbr\u003eCultivated and harvested traditionally by co-ops, this resin is considered both sustainably harvested and fairly traded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dried resin is used locally as chewing gum, benefiting oral and digestive health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin and essential oil of Mount Atlas Mastic are valuable in incense blends, perfume compositions, steam inhalations, muscle and joint rubs, respiratory balms and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oleoresin of P. atlantica dissolves beautifully in warm carrier oils and easily deliver its therapeutic properties in salves, cremes lotions and oils. It has a wonderfully fresh and uplifting fragrance and is also alcohol-soluble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach gift packet contains 10 P. Atlantica seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mount Atlas Mastic resin\" href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/products\/mount-atlas-mastic-terebinth-traditional-06048\"\u003eYou can find Mount Atlas mastic resin in the shop here-https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/products\/mount-atlas-mastic-terebinth-traditional-06048\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mount Atlas Mastic essential oil\" href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/products\/mount-atlas-mastic-essential-oil-pistacia-66808\"\u003eAnd the essential oil we distill in-house here-https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/products\/mount-atlas-mastic-essential-oil-pistacia-66808\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stunning photo of an ancient Pistacia atlantica tree in Israel is by Professor Amit Zoran. A talented interdisciplinary artist . \u003ca title=\"Amit Zoran\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amitzoran.com\/\"\u003eYou can view his work here-https:\/\/www.amitzoran.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41454075740294,"sku":"409-ATLANTICA-GIFT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/PA_Seeds_sq_rs.jpg?v=1732471298"},{"product_id":"mount-atlas-mastic-seeds-copy","title":"Terebinth Seeds-Pistacia terebinthus","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGift Seed Packets-PLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose 1 gift with each order, and I will include it in your package free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply add it to your cart with your other purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you add more than 1 gift, I will choose which gift to send you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTerebebinth Seeds-Pistacia terebinthus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerebinth resin-Pistacia terebinthus-Afghanistan-Elah- incense, medicine, perfume, chewing gum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerebinth tears are used as a natural chewing gum, much like the Chios Mastic in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir flavour is less pungent than the Chios mastic and slightly more bitter than the Chios Mastic tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Terebinth tree was held in great esteem in ancient times and is mentioned 16 times in the Old Testament. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eTerebinth trees can live up to a thousand years and many are used as landmarks and considered sacred trees often marking ancient burial sites. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Mastic\" tears, ie; the resin is a natural exudate and does not require tapping the tree which puts this product high on my sustainable harvest list.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing from Palestine to Iran, this tree was once classified as Pistacia Palestina but has recently been deemed synonymous with P. Terebinthus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Terebinth tree is believed by many to be the great \"Elah\" tree mentioned often in the Old Testament and was sacred to the Canaanites. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name given in the Bible to this tree is Elah, which is the feminine form of the word \"El\" one of the names of the Jewish God. Thus name Elah is believed by many to hark back to the days of Goddess worship in the Holy land and was sacred to the Goddess. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid fought Goliath in the Elah Valley. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerebinth resin is used traditionally as a natural chewing gum contributing to oral and gastrointestinal care much in the same ways as its cousin Chios Mastic. Indeed these trees are closely related and both members of the Pistacia family which also gives us our pistachio nuts, (Pistacia vera).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe resin, seeds and leaves of the Terebinth tree have been used as medicine for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach gift packet contains 10 P. terebinthus seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/products\/terebinth-resin-tears-biblical-aromatic-pistacia-terebinthus\" title=\"Terebinth resin tears\"\u003eYou can find terebinth resin tears in the shop here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGerminating your seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStratification and scarification can help germinate your Pistacia atlantica seeds but are not 100% necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStratify: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKeep your seeds at a temperature between 3 and 5 degrees Celcius for 2 months. This can be\u003c\/span\u003e done easily in any household fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarify: \u003c\/strong\u003eAbrade using a file or sandpaper and lightly score a small area on the exterior of the seed and remove some of its outer layer (pericarps).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace: \u003c\/strong\u003ein a light, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e the seeds lightly with soil and keep them evenly moist but not saturated with water. Loosely covering the soil with plastic and spraying it occasionally works well. If covering it with plastic, ensure enough ventilation to avoid fungus and mould growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination\u003c\/strong\u003e usually occurs in 1-2 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer\u003c\/strong\u003e seedlings to pots or outdoors in a brightly lit area once they are sturdy enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41556298399878,"sku":"424-TEREBINTHSDS-10","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/terribinth2sqrs.jpg?v=1739039896"},{"product_id":"guggul-seeds-commiphora-mukul-bdellium","title":"Guggul Seeds-Commiphora Mukul, Bdellium","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are seeds of the Guggul tree (Commiphora wightii) that yield Gum Guggul, which is used extensively in traditional medicine, especially in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eThe Latin name of the tree is Commiphora Mukul or C. wightii. It is also commonly called Indian Bdellium-tree, Gugal, Guggal, Guggul, Gugul, or Mukul myrrh tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds were custom-collected for Apothecary's Garden, and the collectors were paid a fair price for their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuggul seeds must be scored, nicked or soaked in water for a few days before sowing in a well-draining soil mix. They should sprout within 3 weeks in a warm environment. There is much more information online on germination and their optimum growing needs. It will take a few years, but you can eventually collect your Gum Guggal from your trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is of special importance because the trees in India and Pakistan have been overharvested, and their numbers are dwindling.  There are many places around the world that offer ideal conditions for growing Guggal trees, and orchards of Gum Guggal could generate a handsome income while providing a sustainable harvest for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this time, I can only sell packages of 10 seeds. If they sell or if there is interest in larger quantities, I will have more seeds collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGum Guggul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough used as incense, Gum Guggul is better known for its extensive use in Traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani systems, where, among other things, it is used for weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do not personally use Guggul resin medicinally and have no experience with it in that context.  Many online studies support the effectiveness of traditional applications, and the unique steroid it contains, Guggulsterone. A simple search will provide a much better education than I can offer you here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an incense ingredient, Gum Gugul does not have a strong aroma, which is simply the material's nature. It has a sweeter and more neutral scent than Myrrh and scented Myrrh. \u003ca title=\"Gum Guggul\" href=\"https:\/\/apothecarysgarden.com\/products\/gum-guggul-commiphora-25366\"\u003eYou can find Gum Guggul in the shop here-\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with Frankincense, Myrrh is one of the most well-known natural oleoresins in the world. Famous for its use since biblical times as medicine, fragrance and incense, Myrrh has long been valued for its many medicinal applications and has been, at times, worth its weight in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Myrrh is rooted in The Aramaic word for bitter. Mar, Mor. It lives up to its name with a wonderfully rich, sweet, stimulating bitterness. Some associate this with the names Mary, Miriam, Mariam, and believe it to mean the bitter of the sea, the froth of the sea. (Sometimes associated with the Goddess Astarte, Ashtoreth). Either way, Myrrh is considered to be of a feminine nature, which is appropriate since Myrrh is ruled astrologically by the Moon and has an affinity with the fluid systems of our body. ( Frankincense is ruled by the Sun).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":41582321041542,"sku":"423-GUGULSEEDS-10","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/guggul1sqrs.jpg?v=1739279145"},{"product_id":"sandalwood-tree-seeds-santalum-album","title":"Sandalwood tree seeds-A Gift","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThis gift with a purchase is for 10 Sandalwood seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eSandalwood essential oil, chips and powder are some of the most sought-after aromatic materials in the world. They have held this position for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eSandalwood essential oil is the base material for all traditional Attars. Its essential oil and wood are a mainstay of traditional and modern perfumery, incense-making, cosmetics and therapeutic products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eDue to our overwhelming demand for Sandalwood products, we overharvested and mismanaged our Indian Sandalwood trees to such a degree that they almost went extinct. Eventually, the government stepped in, shutting down the industry and making it illegal to cut down trees or sell Indian Sandalwood products abroad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAn extensive replanting program was instituted, but the industry and the Indian Sandalwood tree population have not yet recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eMany areas in the world offer ideal conditions for growing Sandalwood trees. You can now try your hand at growing your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589174435974,"sku":"427-SANDALSEEDS-GIFT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/sandalwoodseeds2sqrs.jpg?v=1739532474"},{"product_id":"galbanum-seeds-ferula-gummosa","title":"Galbanum Seeds-Ferula Gummosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the seeds of Galbanum-Ferula Gummosa, They will grow in most North American zones. The plants will tolerate a winter temperature of -15 Celcius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum is one of the essential ingredients of the Holy Incense mentioned in Exodus 30:34 and a key ingredient of \u003cstrong\u003eKetoret\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Jewish Holy Incense that was burned in the Tabernacle in the 1st and 2nd Jewish Temple at Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eGalbanum is also found as an ingredient in Egyptian Kyphi formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum leaves, root, and resin have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, while the leaves are used fresh as a condiment, much like Angelica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe odour profile of Galbanum is amber, sweet, and balsamic, with fresh green notes. It is one of a few natural green base notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalbanum resin has a unique green\/earthy aroma on the coal and the essential oil has a rare complex dry perfume to it with hints of green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family name Ferula refers to the sheath-like sleeve that clasps the hollow stems of most members of this family of perennial herbs—a term we still use today, ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther members of the Ferula family include Ammoniacum, Asafoetida, Sumbul, (Muskroot), Giant Fennel and Ferula Hermonis, also known as Zallouh or Lebanese Viagra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to germinate Galbanum seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiologist Lennard Pisa has been experimenting with growing plants from these seeds. His suggestion is-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\"Chill for 3 to 6 weeks at 5°c. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFerula Asafoetida, Gummosa, and Foetida take an average of a month to germinate; Dorema takes longer. Not all seeds sprout at the same time; some take 3 weeks, and some take 5. \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFerula is close to Angelica taxonomically. Technically, it is a monocarpic perennial; the plants live for 3-5 years and then flower, after which they die.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe nominal temperature of most domestic refrigerators is 5 degrees Celsius.Which makes them perfect for seed stratification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter stratification, plant your seeds in deep pots or directly in the soil at a depth of 1 centimetre and water them in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalbanum seeds send down long tap roots, so if  first sowing them in pots, make sure the roots have enough room to develop and won't be disturbed too much when planting out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more information, here is a link to the PFAF plant database-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ferula+gummosa\" title=\"PFAF Plant Database-Plants For A Future\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pfaf.org\/user\/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ferula+gummosa\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are approximately 300 seeds in a 1\/2 Ounce packet; which is 15 Grams. I am not sure of the germination rate, so having more than you need is always a good idea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ematerials-ferula Gummosa Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41589612085382,"sku":"428-GALBSEEDS-1\/2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1","offer_id":41589612118150,"sku":"428-GALBSEEDS-1","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":41589612150918,"sku":"428-GALBSEEDS-2","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":41589612183686,"sku":"428-GALBSEEDS-4","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":41589612216454,"sku":"428-GALBSEEDS-8","price":496.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":41589612249222,"sku":"428-GLABSEEDS-16","price":654.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":41589612281990,"sku":"428-GALBSEEDS-32","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Galbanum_3sq.jpg?v=1746123294"},{"product_id":"sandalwood-seeds-santalum-album","title":"Sandalwood Seeds-Santalum album","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eSandalwood essential oil, chips and powder are some of the most sought-after aromatic materials in the world. They have held this position for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eSandalwood essential oil is the base material for all traditional Attars. Sandalwood essential oil and wood products are a mainstay of traditional and modern perfumery, incense-making, cosmetics and therapeutic products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eDue to our overwhelming demand for Sandalwood products, we overharvested and mismanaged our Indian Sandalwood trees to such a degree that they almost went extinct. Eventually, the government stepped in, shutting down the industry and making it illegal to cut down trees or sell Indian Sandalwood products abroad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAn extensive replanting program was instituted, but the industry and the Indian Sandalwood tree population have not yet fully recovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eMany areas in the world offer ideal conditions for growing Sandalwood trees. You can now try your hand at growing your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to germinate Sandalwood seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince I have not tried to sprout these seeds yet, I can only say that there are numerous online methods and instructions for us to try. I personally like the one that imitates their natural cycle and calls for soaking them for a day, then leaving them out in the hot sun till they show cracks in their shells before planting them 3\/4-1\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have experience sprouting or growing these seeds, please let me know and I will let others benefit from your experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"50","offer_id":41589650653318,"sku":"428-SANDALSEEDS-50","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":41589650686086,"sku":"428-SANDALSEEDS-100","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250","offer_id":41589650718854,"sku":"428-SANDALSEEDS-250","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500","offer_id":41589650751622,"sku":"428-SANDALSEEDS-500","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":41589650784390,"sku":"428-SANDALSEEDS-1000","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/sandalwoodseedssqrs.jpg?v=1739545815"},{"product_id":"cedar-of-lebanon-shavings","title":"Cedar of Lebanon Chips-Fresh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is no mistaking the unique aroma of Cedar of Lebanon. Cedar of Lebanon  was one of the most valuable commodities of the ancient world. It is mentioned in the great Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh. King Solomon used it to build the Temple. The Phoenicians built their fleets of ships with it and traded the wood of the Cedar of Lebanon around the known world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the Cedar of Lebanon is a protected species, this material comes from a small, intentionally managed plantation in Southern Europe, where the trees are cultivated and harvested for unique crafts, and the fresh shavings are collected for sale. Nothing is wasted. This material is entirely sustainable. The consistency is of fine shavings. Not quite a powder and highly aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many applications, Cedar of Lebanon chips are a more practical, sustainable, and conscientious choice than essential oil, which, due to the scarcity of this tree, is not produced commercially and is not available on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an alternative to the essential oil from this rare tree, an alcohol tincture made from the chips proves to be an excellent substitute, delivering the full spectrum of the tree's aroma profile to perfume blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also an excellent material for incense blends, potpourris, sachets, and steam inhalations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability of cedar wood to retain its fragrance for years is well-known. Thus we find cedar chests and cabinets, often decades old, still retain their aroma. The shavings will last for a long time in the resealable pouches they came in. Just make sure to keep them out of direct sunlight in a relatively dark, dry and cool place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that our ounces are not the 25 grams that most sellers offer, but 30 grams. All helpers in the shop have standing orders to always put a little extra in each bag and never less. Our regular customers have come to rely on this. So if your formula calls for an accurate amount of an aromatic material, please weigh our products before using them. You will find there is always a bit more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Cedar, of Lebanon, Cedrus Libani chips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41755975221382,"sku":"276-LIBANI-1\/2","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":41755975254150,"sku":"276-LIBANI-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":41755975286918,"sku":"276-LIBANI-2","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":41755975319686,"sku":"276-LIBANI-4","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8","offer_id":41755975352454,"sku":"276-LIBANI-8","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":41755975385222,"sku":"276-LIBANI-16","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32","offer_id":41755975417990,"sku":"276-LIBANI-32","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/Cedar_of_lebanon.jpg_rs.jpg?v=1746017270"},{"product_id":"ammoniacum-seeds-copy","title":"Ammoniacum Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing connects us to nature and our materials like growing and tending the plants that give us such wonderful gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants will indeed communicate with us, and there is truth in the concept of plant allies. However, we must initiate and establish a giving, nurturing, and mutually reciprocal relationship with them first. Germinating and growing a plant and tending to its needs is a wonderful way to strike up an enduring, meaningful, and mutually beneficial relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy hope is that by spreading the seeds of these plants, someone will find ideal growing conditions, learn how to cultivate them commercially and relieve some of the stress on the wild populations that we are overharvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAmmoniacum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmoniacum tears are collected from the plant Dorema Ammoniacum (Synonymous with Ferula ammoniacum). It is an aromatic resin named for its long association with the Oracle of the Temple of Ammon. Originally located in Siwa Libya, the temple was an important religious center for the Egyptians and the ancient Greeks,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003eBelieved to be the preferred incense to petition the oracle for answers, Gum Ammoniacum is thought to have served the same purpose at the Greek oracle at Delphi. The name has persisted even though the oracles are no longer used as they once were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Oshek or Veshek, Ammoniacum is still burned in the Moroccan Jewish tradition before the holy scrolls are removed from the temple ark and in other North African and Arabian cultures..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resin has a lovely “green” fragrance, similar to, but softer and sweeter than that of its cousin, Galbanum, which is used in perfumery. Galbanum has a very dry green scent, and Ammoniacum has a fragrance that could be described as golden green, fresh, penetrating and nourishing.\u003cbr\u003eIt tastes bitter and pungent, though this might be due to its high essential oil content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmoniacum has been used since antiquity for its medicinal and therapeutic properties. I cannot list them here, so I encourage you to do your research.\u003cbr\u003eEnergetically, the Ferula family is ruled by the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not only indicated by how they address flatulence but because they all seem to be connected with the function of communication from an oracular and divinatory perspective, opening gateways in perception and traditionally used when working with or petitioning the Djinn.\u003cbr\u003eOne could classify them under the rule of Mercury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmoniacum seeds, leaves and roots have traditional culinary and medicinal applications.\u003cbr\u003eIts unique fragrance profile could provide an exciting addition to the perfumer's palette as a tincture or essential oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eHow to germinate Galbanum seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiologist Lennard Pisa has been experimenting with growing plants from these seeds. His suggestion is-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\"Chill for 3 to 6 weeks at 5°c. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFerula Asafoetida, Gummosa, and Foetida take an average of a month to germinate; Dorema takes longer. Not all seeds sprout at the same time; some take 3 weeks, and some take 5. \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFerula is close to Angelica taxonomically. Technically, it is a monocarpic perennial; the plants live for 3-5 years and then flower, after which they die.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe nominal temperature of most domestic refrigerators is 5 degrees Celsius.Which makes them perfect for seed stratification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter stratification, plant your seeds in deep pots or directly in the soil at a depth of 1 centimetre and water them in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalbanum seeds send down long tap roots, so if  first sowing them in pots, make sure the roots have enough room to develop and won't be disturbed too much when planting out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are approximately 200seeds in a 1\/2 Ounce packet; which is 15 Grams. I am not sure of the germination rate, so having more than you need is always a good idea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials-Dorema Ammoniacum seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary's Garden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2","offer_id":41781673197702,"sku":"412-AMMONSEEDS-1\/2","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1","offer_id":41781673230470,"sku":"412-AMMONSEEDS-1","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":41781673263238,"sku":"412-AMMONSEEDS-2","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":41781673296006,"sku":"412-AMMONSEEDS-4","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8","offer_id":41781673328774,"sku":"412-AMMONSEEDS-8","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16","offer_id":41781673361542,"sku":"412-AMMONSEEDS-16","price":212.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"32","offer_id":41781673394310,"sku":"412-AMMONSEEDS-32","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1464\/8794\/files\/ammoniacum1sqrs.jpg?v=1732892936"},{"product_id":"asafoetida-seeds-copy","title":"Asafoetida Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e Nothing connects us to nature and our materials, like growing and tending the plants that give us such wonderful gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants will indeed communicate with us, and there is truth in the concept of plant allies. However, we must initiate and establish a giving, nurturing, and mutually reciprocal relationship with them first. Germinating and growing a plant and tending to its needs is a wonderful way to strike up an enduring, meaningful, and mutually beneficial relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope that by spreading the seeds of these plants, someone will find ideal growing conditions, learn how to cultivate them commercially and relieve some of the stress on the wild populations that we are overharvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAsafoetida\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma of Asafoetida resin is extremely pungent and strong.  It is often compared in aroma to a blend of sulphur and onions, However. Asafoetida has a much more complex and rich fragrance profile. In perfume, incense, medicine and magic, only a very small amount is needed. I have to point out here that the essential oil of Asafoetida is drab and non-descript compared to the fresh resin and does not do the plant justice. I imagine a tincture of the resin could deliver much more to a perfume blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ferula asafoetida is a herbaceous plant of the Umbelliferae family. It is oleo gum resin obtained from the rhizome and root of the plant. This spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. It is used in modern herbalism in the treatment of hysteria, some nervous conditions, bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough. It was at one time employed in the treatment of infantile pneumonia and flatulent colic. The gum resin is antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, laxative, and sedative. The volatile oil in the gum is eliminated through the lungs, making this an excellent treatment for asthma. The odour of asafoetida is imparted to the breath, secretions, flatus, and gastric eructations. Its properties are antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant, emmenagogue and vermifuge. Asafoetida has also been used as a sedative. It also thins the blood and lowers blood pressure. It is widely used in India in food and as a medicine in Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda. Asafoetida has been held in great esteem among indigenous medicines, particularly in the Unani system from the earliest times.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preceding paragraph is an excerpt from an excellent article about Asafoetida on NCBI. Rather than repeat or rehash what is already presented so well, I suggest you read the full article here-www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3459456\/ (You may have to copy and paste the link in your browser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Folk Magic traditions, Asafoetida is considered a powerful protective and banishing herb often used in magical incense blends and protective amulets. It is hot in nature and I believe ruled by Mars\/Pluto\/Scorpio from an Astrological point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is considered an aphrodisiac in some cultures and used to boost the libido.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to germinate Asafoetida seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiologist Lennard Pisa has been experimenting with growing plants from these seeds. His suggestion is-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\"Chill for 3 to 6 weeks at 5°c. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFerula Asafoetida, Gummosa, and Foetida take an average of a month to germinate; Dorema takes longer. Not all seeds sprout at the same time; some take 3 weeks, and some take 5. \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFerula is close to Angelica taxonomically. Technically, it is a monocarpic perennial; the plants live for 3-5 years and then flower, after which they die.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe nominal temperature of most domestic refrigerators is 5 degrees Celsius. Which makes them perfect for seed stratification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter stratification, plant your seeds in deep pots or directly in the soil at a depth of 1 centimetre and water them in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsafoetida seeds send down long tap roots, so if you sow them in pots first, make sure the roots have enough room to develop and won't be disturbed too much when planting out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are approximately 200 seeds in a half-ounce packet, which is 15 Grams. 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