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 | Feb 25, 2016 | Civet, Distillation, Essential Oils, Ethics & Sustainability, Fair Trade, Frankincense, Natural Perfume
As some of you know, I am sourcing fair trade, sustainable and unique fragrance materials, resins and essential oils during my trip through Africa. At the moment I am in Ethiopia purchasing local aromatics and speaking with Civet farmers and exporters. My friend and...
by Dan Riegler | Jun 15, 2014 | Apothecary, Astrodynamics, Civet, Male Grooming, Resins & Saps
After a month and a half of silence since my last post, I believe I am back. It has been an oddly difficult year leading up to my 60th birthday last Sunday. For the most part I felt like I was sloughing through waist-high molasses to get the smallest thing done. Thank...
by Dan Riegler | Sep 19, 2013 | Apothecary, Frankincense, Perfume, Wildcrafting
Boswellia-Frankincense Rivae. Freshly harvested Incense Resin from Ethiopia As those who keep an eye on my Facebook page know, I received a surprisingly fresh shipment of resins and oils from Ethiopia. Surprising, because I have never seen such freshly harvested...
by Dan Riegler | May 8, 2013 | Apothecary, Essential Oils, Frankincense, Herbal Remedies, Resins & Saps
Today I received my much-anticipated package from Addis Ababa Ethiopia. What a treat for the senses!!! This first shipment of two, contains unique essential oils distilled from fresh harvested local oleo-resins. Boswellia and Commiphora. Rare Ethiopian Frankincense...
by Dan Riegler | Mar 22, 2013 | Apothecary, DIY, Frankincense
First of all a happy and productive Spring to all! I think I lost a week somewhere, but I am back now, and that’s really all that matters. A few people have inquired lately on the best way to grind Frankincense and other resins. This is a great question with a...
