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The Frankincense collectors. Somali Region-Ethiopia

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...

Cowboy boots, Frankincense and fragrant tips for travellers

by Dan Riegler | Apr 3, 2014 | Fair Trade, Resins & Saps

Since travelling in the Middle east and Africa, I haven’t been writing as much as I should. My apologies. Lots of great new business opportunities, connections and relationships, especially around free trade, sustainability of resources, ethics of commerce, and...

Sweet Frankincense Rivae

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...

Frankincense, Opoponax & Myrrh, Gifts from the land of Punt

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...