| 3,7-Dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-1H-purine-2,6-dione (Caffeine)
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| 3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepandrosterone (7-KETO)
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| Aboriginal style ornaments (Aboriginal style ornaments)
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| Abuta grandifolia (Abuta)
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Native to South America and India, Abuta grows in the Amazon basin and other humid, tropical areas. The part most frequently used in herbal medicine is the bark, but the leaves and roots have also been used. This woody vine has a long history of use in medical systems throughout latin America and also in ayurvedic medicine. Abuta is commonly referred to as the midwives' herb. Some Peruvian shamans add the bark to ayahuasca brews. It is also an ingredient in a dart poison recipe.
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| Acacia nilotica (Arabic Gum)
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Derived from the sap of the African Acacia tree, Gum Arabic is one of the world's most common gums with the longest history. Also known as Gum Acacia, it was used in ancient times for purposes as varied as mummification and inks for hieroglyphics. Ancient inscriptions frequently refer to "Kami", a form of Gum Arabic used as a pigment binder and adhesive in painting. It is also used to produce a medium for applying [essential oil], balsams, resins, **Camphor**, and Musk. Acacia gum forms strings when combined with Cherry extract.Blends well with almost anything, and is used as a binder or fixative in all kinds of [perfumery] and [incense] preparations.
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| Aceite de Hierbas Aromaticas (Aceite de Cabra con plantas aromaticas)
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| Acorus calamus (Calamus)
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Calamus has a long history of use. The [Sumerians] and [ancient Egyptians] made use of it, and remains of the plant have been found in the tomb of [Tutankhamun]. Besides internal usage, the roots have been used as [incense] and as a flavor. In the bible, Exodus 30, Calamus is probably named as a an ingredient of the Holy Oil Moses made. Many of the great classical writers on medicine mention the plant: [Hippocrates], [Theophrastus], [Dioscorides]. In Ayurvedic medicine it has been used for several thousand years. Calamus is known to help calm down the mind and support the nervous system. It was also an ingredient of the Flying Brews of European witches in the Middle Ages.
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| Adeps lanae (Wool fat)
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Wool fat, or anhydrous lanolin, is a purified cholesterol fat obtained from the wool of the sheep, Ovis aries, Linn. (Order Ungulata). The natural grease is extracted from the wool. Wool fat is closely allied to the natural secretions of the skin.
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| Agaricus blazei murill (God`s Mushroom)
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Agaricus Blazei Murill is a mushroom native to Brazil, called "Sun Mushroom" or "God's Mushroom". This newly discovered mushroom has been exported to Japan after 1965 where it became known as "Himematsutake" or "Agarikusutake". The mushroom has been used in Brazilian folk healing. In Japan, the mushroom has been cultivated and studied. It is an edible and nutritious mushroom, particularly rich in polysaccharides. Studies(1) have shown it contains powerful immunostimulants called [Beta glucan]s.
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| Aleurites molucanna (Candle Nut / Kemiri)
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| Aloe vera oil roller (Aloe vera oil roller)
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| Alpinia officinarum (Galangal)
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Lesser Galangal is a perennial herb in the **Ginger** family that is native to China but has spread to many other areas as well. It is very similar in appearance to common **Ginger** which is a closely related herb but has a much different taste. Galangal was brought to Britain and northern Europe from the East by crusaders in the 13th Century where it quickly became a highly prized spice due to its hot taste and rosy scent. It was mentioned quite often in Tudor and medieval recipe books. (4)Lesser Galangal is indigenous to China where it is thought to originate. It is distinct from Greater Galangal in that it is markedly smaller, darker in color and also has a stronger and sweeter taste than Greater Galangal making it more popular. (1)Aside from being used in cooking, Galangal was also reputed to be powerful in European [magic]. It this regard it was used for protection and health, to encourage lust and desire, to attract money, to enhance and strengthen psychic powers and to break evil spells (5)
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| Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric)
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Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the Fly Agaric, is a mushroom native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and found throughout the world. It is a large imposing white-gilled, white-spotted, usually deep red mushroom, one of the most recognizable and widely encountered in popular culture. Though it is generally considered poisonous, Amanita muscaria has been praised for its visionary properties by various cultures. It was used by shamans in Siberia and in an area along the eastern part of the U.S.-Canadian border and may have inspired the world's earliest religious text, the Rig-Veda. (9)
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| Amber Bottles (Amber Bottles)
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High quality amber coloured glass bottles, to store, preserve, and administer your [[oils]], [[essential oils]], [[tinctures]] and other precious liquids. The 5 ml bottles are available with dropper or pipette. The 10-30 ml bottles come with pipette, the 50 ml bottle comes with a pipette with ml indicator, and the 100 ml bottle comes with a simple screw-top. The spray mister top fits on all the above bottles.
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| Amber Mini Jars (Amber Mini Jars)
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High quality amber coloured miniature glass screw-top vials and jars to store and preserve your [[extracts]], powders, and other precious botanical products. Not suitable for liquids.
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| Anacardium occidentale (Cashew)
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The Cashew (Anacardium occidentale; syn. Anacardium curatellifolium A.St.-Hil.) is a tree in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The plant is native to northeastern Brazil. Cashew nuts are the kidney-shaped seeds that adhere to the bottom of the cashew apple, the fruit of the cashew tree. Cashew nuts are delicious and highly nutritious. They contain "significant amounts of anti-oxidants"(1).
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| Anadenanthera sp. (Yopo)
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Anadenanthera, a rare species that has been held as entheogenic for many centuries. Archaeological remains of Anadenanthera colubrina have been found all throughout South America and the West Indies.The two species of trees in the Anadenanthera genus (A. peregrina and A. colubrina) both have hallucinogenic properties and have been widely used to make powerful psychoactive snuffs in American Indian cultures. Anadenanthera is one of the four most widely used types of psychoactive substance in traditional South American Indian cultures, along with Tobacco, Ayahuasca and Virola species. The antiquity of Anadenanthera use has been confirmed by important archaeological discoveries.
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| Aniba rosaedora (Rosewood)
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Rosewood oil is extracted from the Cayenne **Rosewood** tree, which grows in the Amazon region and French Guiana. The essential oil is extracted from the wood, branches and the roots and has a woody and floral [fragrance]. Rosewood oil has been widely used in [perfumery] in the making of expensive fragrances.
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| Anisum vulgaris (Anise)
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Anise is cultivated chiefly for its fruits, called "Aniseed", the flavor of which resembles Licorice. The seeds contain essential oils that create a pleasant taste and smell. Anise is widely used in cooking, liqueurs, and medicines. In the Mediterranean region and in Asia, Aniseed is commonly used in meat and vegetable dishes.
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| Annona muricata (Graviola)
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Annona muricata is a member of the family of Custard apple trees and grows natively in the Caribbean and Central America. It is best known for its edible fruit Anona, usually called Soursop due to its slightly acidic taste when ripe. The Soursop is usually processed into ice creams, sherbets and drinks, but fiber-free varieties are often eaten raw. All parts of the tree are used in natural medicine in the tropics, including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit, and fruit seeds. Different properties and uses are attributed to the different parts of the tree. Scientists have been studying its properties since the 1940s and have isolated chemicals with promising medicinal potential.
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| Antique Wood Buddha head (Antique Wood Buddha head)
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| Antique wood Ganesha (Antique wood Ganesha)
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| Aphanizomenon flos aquae (Klamath blue-green algae)
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| Apocynum androsaemifolium (Bitter Root)
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Bitter Root is a herbaceous perennial, indigenous to America, growing along fences and upon hill-sides. 150-180cm in height, branching and, in common with the other three members of the genus, yielding on incision a glutinous milky juice resembling Indiarubber when dry. This latex, is a possible source of rubber. Parts of the plant were utilized medicinally by Native Americans and pioneers as cough medicine, and a tea to treat internal parasites.From the tough, fibrous bark of the stalks they twisted thread as a substitute for hemp, to make bowstrings, twine, bags, fishing nets, lines, and linen etc.The common name, Dogbane, refers to the plant's toxic nature, which has been described as poisonous to dogs. Apocynum means "Away, dog!" Has a musty odour and starchy, bitter taste. The root of this plant is many feet in length, creeping horizontally, and tapering from the size of a man's finger; this root, or more properly the corticle, is the active part. Age impairs its powers.
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| Aqua Florida (Aqua Florida)
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Florida Water is a 19th century formula for a commercially-prepared toilet water that blends an array of floral essential oils in a water-alcohol base. It has become popular worldwide, not only because of its delightful fragrance but also because of the more than twenty uses attributed to it. It is believed to have cleansing and protective properties and to attract healing spirits. Florida Water is often used by shamans in **Ayahuasca** ceremonies.
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| Aqua Florida Soap (Aqua Florida Soap)
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**Aqua Florida** (Florida Water) has long been recognized for its spiritual power. Enjoy the refreshing scent of Florida Water in this delightful soap. Spiritual soaps are scented with herbal and flower essential oils. These magical soaps take on the significance of the herbs and flowers used. Murray & Lanman Florida Water Soap was created as a mild complexion soap. The soap label, designed by the famous French Designer, Du Maurier, depicts the flower potpourri, birds, troubadours, and the [Fountain of Youth] because of the fresh [fragrance] of Florida Water and also because Ponce de Leon discovered Florida in 1512 while searching for the Fountain of Youth. It makes sense that this soap, thought to bring a youthful glow to your complexion, would have the Fountain of Youth on its label. 95 grams soapbar, produced in Peru.
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| Areca catechu (Betelnut)
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A handsome tree cultivated in all the warmer parts of Asia for its yellowish-red fruits the size of a hen's egg, containing the seed about the size of an acorn. For a long time, Betel chewing has been the preferred drug in large parts of Asia, but nowadays, the smoking of Tobacco is becoming increasingly popular among the indigenous populations. A Betel quid traditionally consists of at least three ingredients. The nuts of the Betel palm, together with **Lime** (Calcium hydroxide) and possibly other ingredients are wrapped in the aromatic leaves of Piper betel, the Betel-pepper.
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| Argemone mexicana (Prickly Poppy)
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Argemone mexicana is commonly known as Mexican Prickly Poppy or Goatweed. The leaves are variously lobed and its thorns are white and prominent with large yellow flowers. The tough stem has thorns and yellow sap. It is often found in pastures and grows in Central America, Southern USA and India. It is used in ayurvedic medicine. Dried and powdered plant material is recommended as green manure as it contain sufficient amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. The Prickly Poppy is native to the New World, whereas the Opium Poppy was an Old World plant.
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| Argyrea nervosa (Hawaiian Baby Woodrose)
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Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (Argyreia nervosa), not to be confused with the Hawaiian woodrose (Merremia tuberosa), is a perennial climbing vine, also known as Elephant Creeper and Woolly **Morning Glory**. Native to the Indian subcontinent and introduced to numerous areas worldwide, including Hawaii, Africa and the Caribbean, it can be invasive, although is often prized for its aesthetic value. The seeds of the plant contain [ergot] alkaloids, including the hallucinogenic LSA ([ergine]), which is a chemical analog of LSD. Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds are sometimes used as a legally obtainable psychedelic, though the legality of consuming the seeds is ambiguous in some jurisdictions.(1)
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| Aromatherapy burners (Aromatherapy burners)
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| Artemisia absinthium (Wormwood)
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Artemisia absinthium or Wormwood as it is commonly known is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia and has a long history of use in [folk medicine]. It is one of several hundred plants in the Genus known as Artemisia and perhaps the most well known. It tends to grow in desolate areas but has also been widely cultivated in many gardens. In Mexico Wormwood was worn on the heads of women in celebrations honoring the Goddess of Salt with ceremonial dance. (3)(4) It has also been used in indoors to repel fleas and moths and other insects. (1)(4) Among other things Wormwood is well known for its very bitter taste. The taste is so bitter that it is mentioned in the Bible as an apocalyptic tool of God to punish a sinful mankind. (5) According to legend, Wormwood grew up in the trail from the serpent's tail as it slithered out or the Garden of Eden. (4) As well as being used in [folk medicine] in many cultures throughout history, it is also an ingredient in various liqueurs, Absinthe being the chief.
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| Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon)
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Tarragon, a member of the Composite tribe, closely allied to Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), is a perennial herb cultivated for the use of its aromatic leaves in seasoning, preparation of Tarragon vinegar and for the essential oil used in aromatherapy. Tarragon is more common in Continental than in English cookery, and has long been cultivated in France for culinary purposes. Tarragon is one of the four fines herbes of French cooking, and particularly suitable for chicken, fish and egg dishes. Tarragon is one of the main components of Bearnaise sauce. In Armenia, Georgia and Russia Tarragon is used to flavor a popular carbonated soft drink, named Tarkhun, made out of sugary tarragon concentrate and colored bright green.
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| Artemisia tridentata (Desert Sage)
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Desert **Sage** grows on the high deserts in the West of the United States. It is especially known for its pleasant [fragrance] and is traditionally used in ceremonies and included in pouches and bundles. Sage is burned in [smudging] ceremonies to drive out bad spirits, feelings or influences. Traditional stories and myths tell of the power of **Sage** in that wherever Sage is present negative forces cannot enter. In the Inipi ([sweat lodge]) ceremony, a sprig of Sage is worn behind the right ear to protect the participant and placate the little people. The leaves are valued for their aromatic properties and are used as a natural moth repellent.
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| Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit)
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The Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a species of tree of the mulberry family (Moraceae) native to parts of South and Southeast Asia. Its fruit is the largest tree borne fruit in the world. The sweet yellow sheaths around the seeds have a taste similar to that of pineapple but milder and less juicy. Jackfruit is commonly used in South and Southeast Asian cuisines. It can be eaten unripe (young) or ripe, and cooked or uncooked. The seeds can also be eaten cooked or baked like beans; they taste similar to chestnuts. The leaves are sometimes used as a wrapping for steamed Idlis. Furthermore all parts of the plant have some application in herbal medicine.(1)(2)
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| Asperula odorata (Sweet Woodruff)
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Asperula odorata syn. Galium odoratum, commonly known as Sweet Woodruff blooms throughout may and has beautiful tiny white blossoms. It fills the room with a lovely grassy vanilla odor, and is said to function as a household insect repellent. The dried leaves and flowers can be made into a potpourri and kept in a linen closet to repel moths and to lend its sweet odor to linen or clothing. The pleasing odor and possibly some of its alleged medicinal qualities are from the chemical coumarin, a perfumery ingredient. 'Grandma's May Wine' was considered good for just about any ailment and made putting the leaves in wine.
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| Aspidosperma quebracho (Quebracho)
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Quebracho is an evergreen tree which sometimes rises to 90 meters, with an erect stem and wide-spreading crown. The tree from which Quebracho wood bark is derived is native to Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Southern Brazil. It is reputedly one of the hardest woods, and is commercially used both for construction and in the production of leather because of its high tannin content. The wood of all the species of this genus is valuable.
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| Avi Adir (Avi Adir)
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This music will carry you in a simple story that will awake you in the forest and take you in to the creek for chanting and meditation. You will smell the desert wind and hear the sound of the bamboo flutes that will put you in a deep trance relaxation and will take you into a wonderful dream. All tracks recorded in a warm professional recording studio, with the challenge of bringing a live acoustic vibe into a clear quality sound recording.The sound of the Bansuri, Ney, Shakuhachi, Silver flute, acoustic guitar and ancient vocals, performed by Avi Adir, the man of many flutes, can be heard with the percussionist Terence Samson playing Udoo, the Frame drum, Tablas and Cudyera, and Davide Swarup playing the touching sound of the Hang.
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| Bali Flower Blend (Bali Flower Blend)
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Bali Flower Blend is a fragrant mixture of finely powdered **Ylang Ylang** (Cananga odorata) and **Frangipani** (Plumeria alba) flowers from Bali, Indonesia. It can be used as [potpourri] or burned as [incense] on [[Charcoal Disks]], or added to massage oils.
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| Banisteriopsis caapi (Ayahuasca)
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The Ayahuasca brew is considered by the Amazon's tribes as one of the masters "teacher plants". It has been used by shamans of the Peruvian Andes and Amazon jungle for centuries as an essential part of their [traditional medicine], their cultural identity, and as a way of expanding [consciousness]. In [Quechua], the term "Aya" means "[Spirit]" or "[Soul]", while "Huasca" means "rope" (the soul's rope). Banisteriopsis caapi is a vine, connecting the earth with the heavens. The plant and the usage has first been described by the botanist [Richard Spruce] who came across it in the Amazon in 1851 and 1853. The working-mechanisms of Ayahuasca, however, have been unclear until the 1980's.
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| Beaded Belts Stretch (Beaded Belts Stretch)
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| Ben de Loenen (Iboga, Rite of Passage (DVD))
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"Ibogaine Rite of Passage" is a documentary about the use of the controversial substance "Ibogaine" for the treatment of [addiction]. Ibogaine is a substance that is derived from an African plant called "**Iboga**" (Tabernanthe iboga), which is used during initiations of the Bwiti culture in Gabon. In the sixties the anti-addictive properties were discovered by Howard Lotsof, who was an American heroin addict at that time. Shortly after his discovery, Ibogaine became illegal in the US. Ibogaine is surrounded by controversy and the pharmaceutical companies show no interest in this substance. Is it because of economical reasons or its hallucinogenic effects? This revealing documentary shows the different aspects of this special substance.
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| Bixa orellana (Achiote)
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Throughout the Rainforest, the Indigenous Tribes have used the Annatto seeds as a body paint and as a fabric dye. Although mostly only the seed paste or seed oil is used today, the Rainforest Tribes have used the entire plant for health purposes for centuries.(1)
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| Boswelia carteri (Frankincense)
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The word "[incense]", meaning originally "the aroma given off with the smoke of any odoriferous substance when burnt", has been gradually restricted almost exclusively to Frankincense, also known as Olibanum. Frankincense has always been obtainable in Europe in greater quantity than any other of the aromatics imported from the East. The botanical origin of Frankincense is Boswelia carteri, although other Boswelia species are used as a source of Frankincense. In use for over 5000 years, this fragrant desert resin has been prized by many cultures around the world for its therapeutic and spiritual properties. Frankincense has become the most important ingredient of [incense] used in the catholic church.
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| Brosimum acutifolium (Murure)
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Brosimum acutifolium is a large canopy tree of the Amazon rainforest that grows 15 to 25 m high. In traditional medicine "the bark is used as an anti-inflammatory and a treatment for rheumatism"(3). It has also been used in magic to protect from bad spells. Brosimum acutifolium goes by different local names including Murure, Tamamuri and Takini. In the Guiana Plateau a potion prepared from the latex of the tree is used in shamanism.
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| Brugmansia sanguinea (Toe)
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Brugmansias, also known as tree Daturas, are tropical varieties that also have a long history of shamanic use in South America. They have incredibly beautiful flowers. The use of Toé for magical purposes is the province of master shamans and brujos (witches). They respect it as very powerful plant and use it cautiously because it is said to be able to cause permanent insanity.
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| Brugmansia suaveolens (Toe)
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Brugmansias, also known as tree Daturas, are tropical varieties that also have a long history of shamanic use in South America. They have incredibly beautiful flowers. The use of Toé for magical purposes is the province of master shamans and brujos (witches). They respect it as very powerful plant and use it cautiously because it is said to be able to cause permanent insanity.
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| Brunfelsia chiricaspi (Chiricaspi)
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In the Colombian, Ecuadorian and Peruvian Amazon, several species of Brunfelsia are traditionally used as visionary plants. Brunfelsia is added to a hallucinogenic drink called **Yage** made from the giant forest liana [[Banisteriopsis caapi]] (Malpighiaceae). Scopoletin has been isolated from Brunfelsia, but this may not be the only psychoactive compound present. Scopoletin is a phenolic lactone (C10H8O4) that is found in many solanaceous plants, including species of Scopolia and the deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna). According to [Richard Evans Schultes] and [Albert Hofmann], a sensation of chills follows the ingestion of Brunfelsia, an effect which has given rise to the name "Chiricaspi" or "Cold tree".
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| Buddha ebony sitting (Buddha ebony sitting)
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| buddha statue large (buddha statue large)
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| Buddha Statue Sitting (Buddha Statue Sitting)
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| Bull horn bowls and boxes (Bull horn bowls and boxes)
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| Bursera graveolens (Palo Santo)
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Palo Santo, or "Holy Wood" or "Sacred tree" is a natural aromatic [incense] wood, used for centuries by the Incas as a spiritual remedy for purifying and cleansing and to get rid of evil spirits, misfortune and calamity. Burning Palo Santo helps to create an overall peaceful and purifying effect. It has a wonderfully calming, soothing [fragrance], with a powerful energy. Palo Santo is harvested under government supervision by the native peoples of the Amazonian region of South America. These are protected, one thousand year old trees from which the windfall is collected from the ground and considered sacred by the indigenous peoples for many generations.
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| Cacahuatl (Cacahuatl)
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Cacahuatl "raw" **Chocolate** and Herb Powder Blend. A mixture of organic herbs with "raw" (unheated, unroasted) **Cacao** (Theobroma cacao) seed powder, organic **Maca** (Lepedium meyenii) root, wildcrafted Peruvian **Mesquite** (Proposis chilensis) meal, organic **Lucuma** (Pouteria obovata) fruit.
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| Calcium Hydroxide (Edible Lime)
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Hydrated lime is a dry powder obtained by treating quicklime with sufficient water to satisfy its chemical affinity for water, thereby converting the oxides to hydroxides. Hydrated lime, though only slightly soluble in water, forms suspensions easily; the resulting solution and suspension is strongly alkaline, possessing a pH of 12.4. Traditionally, lime is used in different parts of the world because of its alkaline properties: for example in the **Betelnut** (Areca catechu) quid, as an essential additive for chewing Coca or as an ingredient of the famous South-American **Yopo** (Anadenanthera sp.) snuff-powders.
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| Calea zacatechichi (Dreamherb)
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Calea zacatechichi, also known as Dream Herb, Cheech, and Bitter Grass, is a plant used by the indigenous [Chontal] of the Mexican state of Oaxaca for [oneiromancy] (a form of [divination] based on [dreams]). Whenever they desire to know the cause of an illness or the location of a distant or lost person, dry leaves of the plant are smoked, drunk in infusions, and put under the pillow before going to sleep. Reportedly, the answer to the question comes in a dream. (1)(2).
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| Calliandra angustifolia (Bobinsana)
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Calliandra angustifolia, also known as Bobinsana, is a shrubby tree that grows 4 to 6 meters high. It is native to South America, most commonly found alongside rivers and streams in the Amazon Basin. Bobinsana produces pretty pink to reddish powderpuff-like flowers typical of the Mimosa family to which it belongs. It has been used by indigenous people as a herbal remedy, but there is little research regarding its properties. Bobinsana is also used as an adjunctive ingredient in various Ayahuasca recipes.
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| Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang)
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Ylang Ylang essential oil is distilled from the beautiful flowers of the tropical Cananga odorata (Perfume Tree). The tree is planted everywhere in the tropics because of its highly fragrant flowers. Ylang Ylang, meaning "the flower of flowers" has a rich floral, exotic, sweet, oriental, feminine [fragrance] that is said to have many beneficial properties. The essential oil is widely used in making high quality perfumes, in massage oils and in [aromatherapy]. One of the most famous perfumes that draws heavily on Ylang Ylang is "Chanel No.5".
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| Canarium luzonicum (Elemi)
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Manila Elemi is the soft, fragrant oleoresin obtained from the trunk of the Canarium luzonicum. The resin Elemi is pale yellow or greenish in color and has a balsamic [fragrance], smells a bit like Fennel. Through [steam distillation] an [essential oil] can also be produced. The tree Canarium luzonicum grows in the Philippines. It has been used as an ingredient of [incense], [perfume], soaps and varnish.
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| Cannarium sikkimensis (Bhutanese Poikar Incense)
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| carved stone decoration (carved stone decoration)
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| Catha edulis (Khat / Ikhambi)
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Catha edulis, or Khat, is an attractive glossy evergreen plant, a great container plant that can reach a height of 20 feet. In Yemen, Ethiopia, and East Africa it is the basis of a life style and plays a dominant role in celebrations and political meetings. Leaves are used in Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen to make tea or chewed for their stimulant properties. It is served to welcome and entertain guests, in mourning, weddings and circumcision ceremonies and collective labour works.
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| Cedrus deodara (Ceder)
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Cedrus deodara is a Himalayan species of **Cedar** native to the Western Himalaya in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Tibet and Nepal. Its strong durable wood is used for ornamental reasons and for [incense]. The wood is a natural insect repellent. It has a dry, woody, fresh [fragrance] that is commonly used in [aromatherapy].The oil is yellow-brown to reddish brown, slightly viscous.
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| Cercidum praecox (Kanakil)
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Cercidum Praecox is a a striking large tree with light bluish-green bark. It is excellent in desert landscapes as a shade or feature plant. It provides dramatic bloom in spring when the tree is covered with yellow flowers for about a month. The tree drops its flowers, fruit pods, and leaves creating litter. This tree also has thorns. The plant originates in Mexico, Peru and Ecuador.
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| Charcoal disks (Charcoal disks)
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Charcoal Disks are necessary for burning non-combustible [[incenses]]. They are available in 3 sizes. Potassium nitrate is added to these Charcoal Disks during their manufacture to help them ignite. Take one tablet and place in a heatproof stone dish. Do not hold the tablet in your hand while lighting it. Light the edge of the tablet with a match or a lighter. The tablet will then light across its surface. Once the tablet is glowing, small amounts of herbs or powdered [[resins]] can be placed on the tablet, during approximately 2 hours. Store your Charcoal Disks in an airtight bag or jar.
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| Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor)
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Camphor is the white crystalline substance obtained from the tree Cinnamomum camphora, native to China, Japan and adjunct parts of East Asia. Although the oil extracted from the tree is much valued by the Chinese for medicinal preparations, the penetrating, fragrant odour is a well known preventative of moths and other insects such as woodworm. Indeed natural history cabinets for entomologists are made from the wood. Older Camphor is bought by the Chinese at a great price and used in funeral rites but also embalming, being less volatile than ordinary Camphor.
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| Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Cinnamon)
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Cinnamon is an ancient spice mentioned several times in the Old Testament. It is a bushy evergreen tree of the Laurel family. Native to Sri Lanka, India, and Burma, Cinnamon is also cultivated in South America and the West Indies for the spice consisting of its dried inner bark. The light-brown spice has a delicately fragrant aroma and warm, sweet flavor. It was once more valuable than gold. Today Cinnamon is used as a spice, for [incense], and in [aromatherapy]. The oil is distilled from bark fragments for use in food, medicine, liqueur, and [perfumery]. There are many species of Cinnamon, but the dominating species used for incense and spice is the Ceylon Cinnamon. It has a more delicate aroma and is the dominating quality on the Western market. [Essential oil] can be obtained from its bark and [[leaves]].
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| Cistus cyprius (Labdanum)
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Labdanum is produced in Spain, the main supplier of crude Labdanum gum. Labdanum concrete is a sticky waxy, green to olive green or brownish green mass of sweet and pleasant, balsamic Amber-like odor with a tenacious backnote of rich, herbaceous character. This is an odor which is quite familiar to anyone who has visited the Mediterranean countries or islands during the months of March to July. Labdanum is used in soap perfumes where its alcohol insoluble matter is no serious drawback. It may at times even be an advantage through the fixative effect of the waxes and resins.
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| Clove balsam in pot (box) (Clove balsam in pot (box))
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| Cnidoscolus Peruvianus (Huanarpo hembra (female))
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| Coccus lacca (Shellac)
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The general name for a resinous substance excreted by the females of the lac insect, Laccifer (Tachardia) lacca (formerly Coccus lacca). The insects primarily deposit lac on the twigs and soft new branches of several varieties of Soapberry and Acacia trees, such as the sacred fig Ficus religiosa, found in India, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), and elsewhere in southeast Asia. Lac was used as early as about 1200 BC in India. Shellac and lac dye were imported to Europe in the 17th century. The crude resin, also called sticklac, undergoes several processing steps to extract useful components. Lac is used in the manufacture of varnishes (shellac), sealing wax (lac wax) and red colorants (lac dye).
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| Coconut Wood Bowls Round (Coconut Wood Bowls Round)
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| Coconut Wood Plates Oval (Coconut Wood Plates Oval)
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| Coconut Wood Plates Oval (Coconut Wood Plates Oval)
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| Coconut Wood Plates Square (Coconut Wood Plates Square)
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| Coconut Wood Serving Plates (Coconut Wood Serving Plates)
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| Coconut Wood Serving Plates (Coconut Wood Serving Plates)
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| Coconut Wood Serving Plates (Coconut Wood Serving Plates)
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| Coconut Wood Serving Plates (Coconut Wood Serving Plates)
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| Coconut Wood Spoon & Fork sets (Coconut Wood Spoon & Fork sets)
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| Coconut Wood Spoons (Coconut Wood Spoons)
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| Coconut Wood Tableware (Coconut Wood Tableware)
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| Cocos nucifera (Coconut)
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The Coconut is the largest seed known and it is part of the Coconut Palm. It is grown throughout the tropical world, for decoration as well as for its many culinary and non-culinary uses; virtually every part of the coconut palm has some human uses. Coconut oil is extracted from the meat of the coconut. It is used in many foods and cosmetic products, as well as in natural remedies, both externally and internally. There are different types of coconut oil including virgin, refined, hydrogenated and fractionated. The virgin coconut oil has the best flavor and the most health benefits.
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| Coffea arabica (Coffee)
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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. It is prepared from the roasted seeds (coffee beans) of several species of the genus Coffea. The most commonly grown coffee plant is Coffea arabica. Coffee has played an important role in many societies throughout modern history. Coffee was initially used for spiritual reasons in Africa and Yemen. Its early association in Europe with rebellious political activities led to its banning in England, among other places. Coffee continues to play an important role in the social life of many communities. It is also one of the world`s largest, most valuable, legally traded commodities.
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| Cola nitida (Kolanut)
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Cola nitida (Kolanut) has been used historically to increase the capacity for physical exertion and for enduring fatigue without food. It helps to strengthen the body, contributes to physical well-being and supports energetic alertness. (1) In countries like Nigeria and Cameroon, the chewing of Kolanuts is an important social gesture. These nuts accompany political meetings, business meetings and many rituals. Of course, Kolanuts also became known around the world as one of the main ingredients of Coca Cola.
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| Commiphora mukul (Gugal)
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Guggul is sought for its gummy resin, which is harvested from the plant's bark through the process of tapping. Circular incisions are made on the main stem, not beyond the thickness of the bark. From these incisions, a pale yellow, aromatic fluid exudes that quickly solidifies to form a golden brown or reddish brown agglomerate of tears or stalactic pieces. The sticky gum resin from the "Mukul" **Myrrh** tree, plays a major role in the traditional herbal medicine ([Ayurveda]) of India. In India and Pakistan, Guggul is cultivated commercially. The resin, known as "Gum Guggulu", has a unique [fragrance] and is commonly used in [incense] and perfumes. It is the same product that was known in Hebrew, ancient Greek and Latin sources as "Bdellium".
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| Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh)
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Commiphora myrrha is indigenous to eastern Mediterranean countries, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Yemen, and South Arabia. Myrrh is the resin of this tree. Myrrh has been used from remote ages as an ingredient in [incense], perfumes, etc. Its a common ingredient of toothpowders, and is used with borax in tincture, with other ingredients, as a mouth-wash. According to Herodotus, Myrrh was used for embalming among the Egyptians. Myrrh also has an extensive record of traditional medicinal uses.
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| Copaiba langsdorffii (Copaiba)
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A single copaiba tree can provide about 40 liters of oleoresin annually, making it a sustainable rainforest resource that can be harvested without destroying the tree or the forest in which it grows. When tapped, the initial oily resin is clear, thin, and colorless; it thickens and darkens upon contact with air. Although it is often referred to as balsam or oil, it is actually an oleoresin. Commercially sold resins are a thick, clear liquid, with a color that varies from pale yellow to golden light brown. Copaiba has been used in herbal medicine in many parts of the world. Today it is also used in perfumery, cosmetics and the food industry. (1)
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| Copaifera officinalis (Copal)
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**Copal** is a type of resin produced by plant or tree secretions, particularly identified with the forms of aromatic tree resins used by the cultures of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica as a ceremonially burned [incense], as well as for a number of other purposes. The word Copal is derived from the Nahuatl language word "Copalli", meaning "[incense]". To the pre-Columbian Maya and contemporary Maya peoples it is known in the various Mayan languages as "Pom", although the word itself has been demonstrated to be a loanword to Mayan from Mixe-Zoquean languages. It is sometimes likened to, or substituted for **Amber** and put in jewellery. Copal is still used by a number of indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America as an [incense], used during ceremonies such as the [sweat lodge] ceremony.
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| Copaifera reticulata (Copaiba)
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A single copaiba tree can provide about 40 liters of oleoresin annually, making it a sustainable rainforest resource that can be harvested without destroying the tree or the forest in which it grows.When tapped, the initial oily resin is clear, thin, and colorless; it thickens and darkens upon contact with air. Commercially sold resins are a thick, clear liquid, with a color that varies from pale yellow to golden light brown. Although it is often referred to a balsam or oil, it is actually an oleoresin.
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| Crocodil Wood Buddha (Crocodil Wood Buddha)
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| Crocodil Wood Buddha (Crocodil Wood Buddha)
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| Crocodil Wood Ganesha (Crocodil Wood Ganesha)
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| Crocodil Wood Ganesha (Crocodil Wood Ganesha)
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| Crocodil Wood Laughing Buddha (Crocodil Wood Laughing Buddha)
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| Crocus sativus (Saffron)
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Crocus Sativus, also known as Saffron. Saffron has been treasured since antiquity for its aroma (it was used as a [perfume]), its color (it was used as a golden dye), its flavor and aroma. Saffron has an extremely sensoric quality and is intensively fragrant with a slightly bitter taste. By soaking Saffron in warm water, one gets a bright yellow-orange solution. It is used as a delicate flavouring for several Mediterranean dishes. Saffron's aroma is unique and there is no substitute for it. 150,000 flowers are needed for one kilogram of dried Saffron.
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| Croton lechleri (Dragons Blood)
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Sangre de Drago is a fairly amazing herb. Its Peruvian name means "Blood of the Dragon". The distinguishing mark of this tree resides in the fact that when the trunk of the tree is cut or wounded, a dark red sappy resin oozes out as if the tree was bleeding. It is used in South American popular medicine for several purposes, including speeding the recovery of wounds. In African-American folk magic it is used in mojo hands for money-drawing or love-drawing. It is also added to red ink to make "Dragon's Blood Ink", which is used to inscribe magical spells, seals and talismans.
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| Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass)
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Lemongrass is widely used as a herb in Asian and Caribbean cooking. It has a citrus flavour and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. Lemongrass is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is often used as a tea in African countries. Studies(1) suggest that usual consumption of Lemongrass as traditional foodstuff in a normal diet helps maintain heart health and normal blood pressure, contributes to the resistance against health precarious microorganisms, helps to support the digestion and contributes to physical well-being. Lemongrass contains naturally occurring antioxidants.
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| Cyperus articulatus (Piri Piri)
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Piri Piri is a very important plant in the education of a [curandero] among the [Yagua] Indians of the Peruvian Amazon. They call it "Hiseņu" or "Ivenkiki". Among them it is the very first plant that the curanderos apprentice absorbs (rasped bulbs decoction). The second time, he takes Piri Piri and Tobacco juice (Nicotiana tabacum). The third time, he takes Piri Piri, Tobacco juice and **Ayahuasca** (Banisteriopsis caapi). It is a visionary and teacher plant.
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| Dacryoides peruviana (Copal)
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This copal (Dacryoides peruviana), is traditionally used in Peru and Mexico as an [incense] to repel bad spirits. Copal is used after dying to protect and guide the departed soul to the light.
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| Desiccants (Desiccants)
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A desiccant is a hygroscopic material (it will absorb water from the air). Desiccant bags are used to completely dry the air within a package or container during shipment or storage. The disposable packets are dust tight and will protect enclosures for many months when used within an adequate moisture barrier. It can also be used to dry out herbal preparations or extracts. One 35 gram unit of Clay desiccant can absorb more than 10 grams of water.
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| Dewa Putra Sesana Incense Sticks (Dewa Putra Sesana Incense Sticks)
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Aromatherapy Fragrant [Incense] Sticks "Dewa Putra Sesana", are made from selected roots and woods, and [[essential oils]] from Bali, Indonesia. 10 sticks per packet. Available fragrances: **Lavender**, **Frangipani**, **Jasmine** and **Sandalwood**
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| dewi ganga statue large (dewi ganga statue large)
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| Digital precision scales (Digital precision scales)
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| Digital Scales (Digital Scales)
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Fuzion Xtreme professional digital mini scales with protective cover (clear plastic) which doubles as an add-on weighing pan. Capacity: 0.1 - 550 grams and 0.01 - 50 grams, 4 weighing modes (ounces, grains, carats or grams), auto off function, LCD pull-out indicator illuminated in blue light with 4.5 digits, tare full capacity, steel platform size 70x70mm, scale size 95x95x20mm, net weight 170g, 2xAAA batteries included. Truly an innovative design in pocket scales. Made in China. Lifetime warrranty.
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| Digital Scales (Digital Scales)
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Fuzion Nitro Mini Card professional super slim credit card size digital mini scale with protective cover (clear plastic) which doubles as an add-on weighing pan. Capacity: 0.1 - 250 grams, 4 weighing modes (ounces, grains, carats or grams), auto off function, LCD backlit display with 4.5 digits, ultra slim design, tare full capacity, steel platform size 49x78mm, scale size 100x75x15mm, net weight 114g, batteries included. Made in China. Lifetime warrranty.
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| Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam)
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Wild yam is a climbing vine found in tropical and warmer climates. Historically, people used the root of the plant for food and medicine. Dioscorea contains up to thirteen percent diosgenin. Until 1970, this was the sole source for the producing of anti-conceptive pills. The plant is also used as a herbal medicine in China. Diosgenin has been processed to control fertility. (3)
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| Diplopterys cabrerana (Chaliponga)
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Diplopterys cabrerana is a liana from the tropical parts of South America. This liana looks like the **Ayahuasca** vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) and was formerly known as Banisteriopsis rusbyana. Diplopterys is favored by **Ayahuasca** shamans in Amazonian Ecuador and western Colombia, whereas in Brazil and Peru, **Chacruna** (Psychotria viridis) is the preferred admixture plant. The leaves of Diplopterys are known as Chagropanga and Chaliponga and commonly used as an additive to Ayahuasca brews. The brew with Diplopterys is generally known as Oco-yage, (water-yage). The leaves of Diplopterys cabrerana contain [tryptamine alkaloids]. The Sionas, for example, use this species to "enhance the visions" to "bring them into focus and bring about longer duration".
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| Dipteryx odorata (Tonco bean)
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The bean from this tree has its origin in the forests of Brazil and British Guiana where it is called "Rumara". It is used in [perfumery] as a fixative. The fragrant component in the bean, called "coumarin" is also used to flavour castor-oil. The fatty substance of the beans is sold in Holland as "Tonquin Butter".
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| Double hand ornament (Double hand ornament)
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| Electronic Mantra Box (Electronic Mantra Box)
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This 220 volts [Mantra] box, also called "the Indian Ipod", plays 6 different sacred chants, non stop. A masterpiece of electronic simplicity, for meditation and spiritual relaxation. Specifications: 220 volts 2-Pin EU power cable, internal loudspeaker, [mantra] selection switch, on-off/volume knob, reset button. Colour: white, decorated with a picture of [Shiva]. Wall mountable. Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 15 cm, weight approximately 650 gram including printed cardboard box. Produced by "Jeel Electronics", Mumbai, India.
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| elephant woodcarving (elephant woodcarving)
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| Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng)
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This plant belongs to the Araliaceae family and is a distant relative of Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng). Also known commonly as "Touch-me-not" and "Devils shrub", Eleutherococcus has been most frequently nicknamed Siberian Ginseng. It is native to the Taiga region of the Far East (southeastern part of Russia, northern China, Korea, and Japan). The root and the rhizomes (underground stem) are used. Eleutherococcus is an "adaptogen" (an agent that helps the body adapt to stress). It is a tonic for the support of mental and physical capacities in cases of weakness, exhaustion and tiredness, and during convalescence. It helps during recovery and rehabilitation and contributes to more mental and physical energy.
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| Ellateria cardamomum (Cardamom)
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Cardamom, often named as the "Third most expensive spice in the world" (after **Saffron** and **Vanilla**) is a most pleasantly scented spice. It is the dried, unripened fruit of the perennial Elettaria cardamomum. Enclosed in the fruit pods are tiny, brown, aromatic seeds which are slightly pungent to taste. Cardamom pods are generally green.The part used is the fruit, or better said the seedpods from the fruit. The aromatic extract contains many essential oils, some of which have a smell like that of **Camphor**.
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| Empty Capsules (Empty Capsules)
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Natural Pharmaceutical grade capsules are designed to fill with any kind of powdered herbs, extracts, minerals, vitamins, nutrients and other substances. These pure gelatin capsules dissolve and release the powdered contents within five minutes of entering the stomach. The capsules are supplied in a re-sealable polyethylene bag.
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| Epimedium sagittatum (Horny Goat Weed)
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Epimedium is a genus about 60 or more species of herbaceous flowering plants, including Epimedium sagettatum. The Chinese call the plant Yin Yang Huo, which can be translated as "Licentious goat plant". Many species of Epimedium are alleged to have aphrodisiac qualities. According to legend, this property was discovered by a Chinese goat herder who noticed sexual activity in his flock after they ate the weed. Epimedium has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. (2)(4)
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| Eriosema cordatum (Bangalala)
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Bangalala is a powerful [aphrodisiac] used in Zululand. Bangalala is sometimes referred to as "African Viagra" and is usually prescribed to men to enhance potency, however women are also known to use this powerful sexual tonic. Although there are many different plants sold as Bangalala, the roots of the Salacia species are the most prominent ingredient. Indigenous to KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique, Salacia roots and root extracts are locally sold on markets. The roots are either boiled in water and the decoction is imbibed, or they can be bought in powdered form and whisked into a milkshake. The packaging of the various local brands of Bangalala professes its love powers: "This once closely guarded secret of the [Xhosa] and [Zulu] witchdoctors is now available to all." The packaging also declares it to be the most powerful tonic known to [Muti] practitioners, prescribed throughout Africa for centuries. Apparently you cannot overdose on it; according to most herbalists, if you overdo this love drug, it will simply upset your stomach.
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| Erythroxylum catuaba (Catuaba)
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"Catuaba" is a generic term for bark from different trees such as Trichilia catigua, Erythroxylum catuaba, Erythroxylum raccinfolium, Anemopaegna arvense, Phyllanthus nobilis etc. The actual species we offer might vary from one batch to another. These Brazilian trees are used interchangeably by indigenous people, like the Tupi. Preparing it as a tea, they claim it produces an immediate lifting of mood and libido.(1)
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| Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)
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The Californian Poppy is an annual or perennial flower that is native to western North America but also grows in many other parts of the world including Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Australia and some parts of Europe. It is the state flower of California and April 6 each year is designated to "California Poppy Day". (1)It was named by the German botanist Adelbert von Chamisso during his scientific expedition to California and the greater Pacific in the early 19th century. It was the first named member of the Eschscholzia genus and was named after von Chamisso's colleague and good friend Johann Friedrich Eschsoltz. (1)It has a history of use among several Native American peoples including the Mendocinos, the Costanoans, the Luisenos and the Neeshanams for a large number of purposes. Although it is closely related to the Opium poppy its effect are much different as it is not narcotic.
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| Espiritus del Ande (Sacred Plants Incense)
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Espiritus del Ande (the Spirits of the Andes) are handmade incense blocks (6 pieces, 20grams per package) made from Palo Santo wood, Wiracoa and other herbs, in 4 different varieties, packed in a colourfull carton box.
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| Essential oil perfume bottle (Essential oil perfume bottle)
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| Essential oil perfume bottles set (Essential oil perfume bottles set)
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| Essential oil various 40 ml (Essential oil various 40 ml)
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| Essential oils plus burner (Essential oils plus burner)
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| Essential oils set in box (Essential oils set in box)
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| Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus)
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Eucalyptus globulus, indigenous to Australia and Tamania, is nowadays found around the world. The fragrance of the leaves is well known and appreciated. They were used in traditional Aboriginal medicine. Eucalyptus leaves are known to help soothe the common cold, ease respiration, and help maintain a normal blood glucose level.(1) The oil derived from the leaves has a wide variety of uses: in aromatherapy, medicine, cosmetics and food flavoring.
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| Eugenia caryophyllata (Cloves)
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Cloves are the dried, unopened, nail-shaped flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae. They are reddish-brown in color and have a strong, aromatic flavor and aroma. The name derives from the Latin word "Clavus" (meaning: nail) as the buds vaguely resemble small irregular nails in shape. Cloves are harvested primarily in Zanzibar Idonesia and Madagascar, it is also grown in India and Shri Lanka .Clove and **Nutmeg** were among the most precious of items of Europe in the 16th and 17th century, and were worth more than their weight in gold. Clove has many medicinal properties. It helps increase the antioxidative capacity of the body and contributes to physical well-being. It also supports gastrointestinal health and helps digestion. Strong in aroma and hot and pungent in taste.
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| Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali)
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Eurycoma longifolia, also known as Tongkat Ali or Longjack, is a tall, slender shrubby tree. It is indigenous to Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. "Root extracts of Tongkat Ali are used widely in Southeast Asia as a dietary supplement for treating a variety of ailments. The Vietnamese name of the tree indicates that it "cures 1,000 diseases".(1) "Tongkat Ali was dubbed the "Asian Viagra".(3) "The extracts have reported [aphrodisiac] properties] and have been shown to boost fertility in laboratory animals." (1)
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| Ferula galbaniflua (Galbanum)
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This gum resin was well known to the ancients and exudes from a smooth stemmed perennial with shining leaflets, few flowers and shiny seeds. The whole plant which originates from Persia and the Cape of Good Hope abounds with a milky juice which oozes from the joints of the older plants and hardens at base of the stem after being cut down. The odour of this resin is strong and peculiar but very aromatic due to its volatile oil, umbelliferine and galbaresino-tannol.
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| Ficus insipida (Oje)
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Ficus insipida is a tree of the fig family which ranges from Mexico to South America. A slender tree at first, it can grow into a huge tree, frequently removed from areas near houses, as it is felt to attract mosquitos."The [anthelmintic] remedy ojé, prepared latex of Ficus insipida, is still used by indigenous and local people in the Amazonian regions."(1)
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| Floating Aromatherapy Candles (Floating Aromatherapy Candles)
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| Floating flowers painted wood (Floating flowers painted wood)
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| Funnels (pp) (Funnels (pp))
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A funnel is a pipe with a wide, often conical mouth and a narrow stem. It is used to channel liquid or fine-grained substances into containers with a small opening. Without a funnel, spillage would occur.
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| Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi)
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Also known as "Ling Zhi" meaning "Herb of spiritual potency". Reishi has been used for more than 4000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is believed to be the oldest mushroom used in medicine and is one of the most respected medicinal mushrooms today.
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| garuda dragon 43 cm (garuda dragon 43 cm)
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| Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo Biloba)
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The oldest known living fossil, more than 5,000 years old is native to China. The tree has an average life span of 1,000 years. The oldest trees are serving in the temples of the Chinese and Japanese Buddhist monks. These trees are considered to be very sacred to their way of life. Another reason for their stature in civilization is their ability to withstand many outside influences of nature. A tree in Hiroshima survived the atomic bomb of World War II in 1945 on the 6th of August. At 1 km distance from the center of explosion, it was the first to bud in September of the same year. The tree is now known as the "bearer of hope" for the people of Hiroshima. The temple was built around this mighty tree.
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| Glass Jar with Snapcap (Glass Jar with Snapcap)
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High quality clear glass vials with snapcap, to store and preserve your [[extracts]], powders, and other precious botanical products. Not suitable for liquids.
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| Glass Mini Jars (Glass Mini Jars)
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High quality miniature clear glass screw-top vials and jars to store and preserve your [[extracts]], powders, and other precious botanical products. Not suitable for liquids.
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| Glass Vials (with PE plug) (Glass Vials (with PE plug))
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High quality clear glass miniature vials with PE plug, to store and preserve your liquids, [[extracts]], powders, and other precious botanical products.
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| Glycyrrhiza chinensis (Licorice)
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Licorice is one of the greatest herbs known to mankind. Egyptian hieroglyphics record the use of Licorice in a popular beverage. Alexander the Great, the Scything armies, Roman Emperor Caesar, and even India's great prophet, Brahma, are on record endorsing the beneficial properties contained in Licorice. Warriors used it for its ability to quench thirst while on the march, while others recognized Licorice's valuable healing properties. A very important quality of licorice continues to be its use as a flavoring agent. Glycyrrhiza is Greek meaning "Sweet root".
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| Griffonia simplicifolia (Griffonia)
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Griffonia simplicifolia is a tall, bushy vine that naturally occurs in Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and Congo. The vine produces pods, each containing three seeds. These seeds have become increasingly important as a trade product to Europe and the United States. Griffonia is a well known and so far the only vegetable source of 5-HTP.
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| Handbook on Oral Cocaine in Addictions (Handbook on Oral Cocaine in Addictions)
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Handbook on Oral Cocaine in Addictions - Dr. J. Ernesto Chang-Fung, M.D., and Dr. Teobaldo Llosa, M.D., Ph.D.Cocaine [addiction] is an uncontrollable health and behavioral problem. During the past decades up until today, millions of dollars have been spent in research, mainly directed towards demonstrating the damaging effects of cocaine use through nasal, pulmonary or intravenous routes. Very little investigation has been performed to study the daily use of oral Coca by millions of people in the Andean regions (Coca chewers, Coca tea drinkers, Coca powder eaters) who show no behavioral disorders or illnesses which fit the DSM-IV-TR or ICD-10 criteria for cocaine dependence. In this book the author has shown the advantages obtained by investigators when interviewing or evaluating traditional chronic oral Coca users who, in most cases, are physically and mentally normal. These facts contradict the WHO conclusions reached during the New York Single Convention in 1961, which pointed out that the oral use of Coca leaded to behavioral and mental deterioration of its users. These concepts were refuted in modern multi-centric studies designed by WHO, Cocaine Project/UNICRI 1995, and Consultation on Drug Substitution Project/PSA, 1995, but their publication was never authorized.What all these studies have done is only "to confirm what the Andean population who is chronically impregnated with Coca already knew thousands of years ago". The author and his collaborators emphasized that the wrong use of cocaine ought to be rigorously controlled internationally, and also argued that the studies on oral Coca use ought to be separated from every political and police aspect and centered in the scientific and social analysis of the users. Also, the benefits of the use of oral Coca agonist therapy (cocalization/cocainization) for cocaine dependence reduction in a simple, economic and harmless manner should be shown; as well as the studies about the toxicological and physio-psychological effects of Coca powder oral consumption, a new over-the-counter modality, used for medical, nutritional and energy goals. -History, botany, Coca leaves, Coca infusions, Coca powder, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, toxicity, cocaine liability and dependence, cocainization as agonist therapy, clinical researches, legal status, references, abstracts. (pocket, 114 pages)
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| Hanuman Statue set of 2 (Hanuman Statue set of 3)
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| Heimia salicifolia (Sinicuichi)
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Native in Highlands from Mexico to Northern Argentina, Sinicuichi is an ancient [divination] plant. Although many different uses in [folk medicine] are reported from widely separated parts of its range, only in Mexico as of yet, has the small shrub been valued as a shamanistic herb. Some of the local vernacular names are suggestive of the biodynamic properties of Heimia salicifolia, such as "Abre-o-Sol" (Sun Opener) and "Herva de la Vida" (Herb of Life) in Brazil. Traditionally used to induce trance states, especially for memory and communication with ancestors.
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| Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Hibiscus)
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Nobody knows whether the Hibiscus really is native to China as its Latin name, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Rose) suggests. Some say it comes from India. What is certain is that it has existed in Europe for centuries. Old Moorish (Arabic) sources mention Hibiscus being cultivated in Spain, Andalusia to be precise, already in the twelfth century. How closely related these "Hibiscus" were to todays Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hybrids we can only speculate. Many claim that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is not a natural species at all but a collection of manmade hybrids. Its long history of cultivation could support such a view. The flowers are naturally reddish to crimson and deep red near the base of the petals.
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| Hierochloe odorata (Sweetgrass)
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The genus Hierochloe has a long association with holy ceremonies. The name comes from the Greek "Hieros", meaning sacred, and "Chloë", meaning grass or holy-grass. In Northern Europe it was placed in front of churches on Saints days. Throughout North America, First Peoples appreciated sweetgrass for the scent. It was woven into baskets and mats, burned as [incense], or worn in a sachet as an insect repellent. The [fragrance] is carried by the substance coumarin, which has the characteristic sweet scent and the effect of relaxing and lifting the [spirit].
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| Himalayan Rock Salt (Himalayan Rock Salt)
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Also known as the White gold or Salt of life, Himalayan rock salt is the most beneficial, cleanest salt available on this planet. It contains all the natural minerals and trace elements that are found in the human body. This salt is absolutely pristine and natural, identical to the ancient primal ocean. It is waiting for the moment to have its inherent, stored energy, its bio-photon content, to be set free. Together with pure spring water it offers the complex mineral foundation for life to emerge, to be maintained and sustained.
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| Humulus lupulus (Hops)
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Hops appear to have been used in the breweries of the Netherlands in the beginning of the fourteenth century. In England they were not used in the composition of beer till nearly two centuries afterwards. The liquor prepared from fermented malt formed the favourite drink of our Saxon and Danish forefathers. The beverage went by the name of Ale (the word derived from the Scandinavian "öl" - the Viking's drink) and was brewed either from malt alone, or from a mixture of the latter with Honey and flavoured with Heath tops, Ground Ivy, and various other bitter and aromatic herbs, such as Marjoram, Buckbean, **Wormwood**, Yarrow, Woodsage or Germander and Broom. They knew not, however, the ale to which Hops give both flavour and preservation.
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| Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort)
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Hypericum perforatum is an aromatic, perennial plant with bright yellow flowers that is native to many parts of Europe. Its common name derives from the fact that it blossoms and is traditionally harvested around the 24th of June which is St. Johnâs day. (3) Traditionally it was believed to have [magic] powers and to ward off evil spirits and was used as a ceremonial plant for protection at the midsummer festivals. (2) In fact its Latin name is derived from the Greek words hyper (above) and eikon (picture) referring to its traditional use of being hung over a picture in the house on St. Johnâs day for this very purpose. (3) In medieval times people believed that if you slept with a sprig of St. John's wort under your pillow on St. John's Eve (the night before St. John's Tide), "The Saint would appear in a dream, give his blessing, and prevent one from dying during the following year". (7)
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| Hyptis mutabilis (Alucema)
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Hyptis mutabilis is also known as Tropical Bushmint. It is generally described as a Perennial Forb or herb. It is native to tropical America. Hyptis mutabilis contains various essential oils and can be used as incense. It is also "used in folk medicine as a tea of freshly washed leaves" (2).
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| Ilex guayusa (Guayusa)
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Guayusa is used by people of the Amazon basin to make an energizing tea and as a herbal medicine. It also has the interesting effect of inducing [lucid dreaming]. For this reason, it is known as the "watchman's plant", as even when sleeping you are aware of your external surroundings. For those interested in shamanic dreaming this is certainly the plant to explore. It is used along with **Ayahuasca** to help ease bitterness, to stay awake during Ayahuasca ceremonies, and to help prevent hangover effects (2).
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| Ilex paraguariensis (Mate)
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Yerba maté has been used as a beverage since the time of the ancient Indians of Brazil and Paraguay. Mate is a tea like beverage consumed mainly in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil. It is brewed from the dried leaves and stemlets of the perennial tree Ilex paraguarensis. The name "Mate" derives from the Quechua word "Matí" that means cup or vessel used for drinking. Traditionally, dried minced leaves are placed inside a mate-gourd and hot water is added (called the "Cebar el mate"). The infusion is sucked through a metal pipe called "Bombilla", which has a strainer at its lower end to prevent the leaves from reaching the mouth.
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| Illicuim verum (Star Anise)
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Star Anise derives its name from the stellate form of its fruit. It is often chewed in small quantities after meals to promote digestion and sweeten the breath. It is also know to help soothe the common cold. The Japanese plant the tree in their temples and on tombs, and use the pounded bark as [incense]. Star Anise is also widely used in arts and crafts materials. The oil, produced by a process of steam distillation, is substituted for European Aniseed in commercial drinks.
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| Incense from Africa (Incense from Africa)
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African incense sticks. These sticks are handrolled, and dipped in natural essential oils of African origin. Each stick burns for approx. 100 minutes. Foilwrapped, 20 sticks a packet. Now available in many beautiful fragrances.
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| Incense from India (Incense from India)
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We offer a wide variety of the best and rarest Indian Temple Incenses available.
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| Incense from Indonesia (Incense from Indonesia)
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| Incense from Japan (Incense from Japan)
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The art of Japanese [incense] making has long been a tribute to nature itself. Today, the Japanese incense ceremony called [Kodo], or Kou-dou is a refined art that has been handed down for centuries. It takes many years of study, and a great deal of practice to perform the incense ceremony properly. Japanese incense is known for its purity and subtle blending. Available in 4 fragrances. Limited stock.
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| Incense from Tibet (Incense from Tibet)
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Traditional Tibetan Herbal Incenses, prepared entirely by hand according to the ancient Tibetan Medical System, are composed of a great variety of purely natural herbal ingredients from the Himalaya.They have been used for centuries for meditation and prayer, healing, spiritual journeys, relieving stress and tension, giving peace of mind...
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| Incense sticks & bamboo holder (Incense sticks & bamboo holder)
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Natural Aromatic Incense Sticks from Bali, Indonesia. Wrapped in handmade paper. Includes an incense holder made from Bamboo. 10 sticks per package. Available fragrances: **Sandalwood**, **Jasmine** and **Lavender**.
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| Incenseholder Coconut wood (Incenseholder Coconut wood)
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Long incense holder to catch the ash of incense sticks. Dimensions: 25 cm long, 4 cm wide. Weight: approx. 110 gr. Made from a solid piece of **Coconut** wood, produced by hand in Bali, Indonesia..
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| Indigofera tinctoria (Indigo)
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Indigo has long been one of the most important dyestuffs; this dye was used as far back as 6000 years ago in China. Indigo produces an intense deep blue color. The leaves and branches of the plant are harvested, placed in a vat, covered with water, and permitted to ferment. The sludge of partially rotted plant material which settles on the bottom is collected and pressed into cakes. When dry, these produce a powder that makes a colorless solution. The color only develops when an item is dipped into the solution, removed and then exposed to air.
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| Ipomoea tricolor (Morning Glory)
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Ipomea Violacea is a member of the Bindweed or **Morning Glory** family (commonly grown as ornamentals), as is Turbina Corymbosa, the **Ololiuhqui** (round things) used by [Aztec]s and other indigenous groups of Central America, mainly Mexico. Traditionally used in [divination], the seeds of some varieties contain LSA ([ergine]). Nowadays, many varieties are known, including Heavenly Blue, Flying Saucers, and Pearly Gates.
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| Iqaro - Canto Shamanico (Iqaro - Canto Shamanico)
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| janger dancer chili (janger dancer chili)
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| janger dancer ebony (janger dancer ebony)
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| janger dancers mahogany (janger dancers mahogany)
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| Jasminum officinale (Jasmine)
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The Common White Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) is a native of Northern India and Persia however in the centre and south of Europe it is thoroughly acclimatized. In Asia, flowers are stringed together to make garlands. The flowers are held sacred to Lord Vishnu and are used as votive offerings in Hindu religious ceremonies.It is a vigorous sweetly scented, summer flowering climber that produces fragrant white flowers. The flowers are picked soon after opening each morning and used fresh, for oil extraction. A single Jasmine vine can perfume an entire room or garden. The flower oil extracted from the Jasmin is commonly used in high-grade perfumes and cosmetics, such as creams, oils, soaps, and shampoos.
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| Jatropha macrantha (Huanarpo)
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This medicinal plant has been cultivated since the time of the Inca's. It grows at an altitude of 2,000 meters in the Amazonian forest region, of the lower Andes. The wild herb is used by the "Chachapoyas" indigenous population.
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| Juniperus indica (Black Juniper)
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Juniperus indica (Black Juniper) is a juniper, native to high altitudes the Himalaya, occurring from the northern Indus Valley in Kashmir east to western Yunnan in China. It is of interest as the highest altitude woody plant known, reported growing as high as 5200m in southern Tibet; the lowest limit being 2600m. As it grows in these regions it is also known in Ayurvedic medicine. It is also used as an [incense] or as ingredient in [incense] sticks.
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| Justicia pectoralis (Justicia)
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Justicia pectoralis is an erect herb growing up to 60 cm tall and producing white or pink flowers. It is used in herbal medicine in South America. Justicia pectoralis is also a common admixture in **Virola** snuffs, an entheogen used by indigenous tribes. Justicia is not psychoactive by itself but appears to aid and enhance the effects of the snuff on the user. It has a pleasant **Vanilla**-like [fragrance]. (1)(4)
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| Kajuyali Tsamani (Kajuyali Tsamani)
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Kajuyali Tsamani is a Jaguar-shaman who works with **Ayahuasca** (Banisteriopsis caapi) and **Yopo** (Anadenanthera sp.). He is initiated by shamans from different tribes from the Amazon jungle (Inga, Kofan, Siona, Muinane and Uitoto), Los Llanos de Orinoco (Siguani) and the Andes (Kogi). As director of the "Colombian Fundacíon de Investigaciones Chamanistas" (Foundation for Shamanic Research) he is working on the project "Nabi Nunhue" (House of the Jaguar), which is devoted to the conservation of the tropical rainforest, the knowledge of healing plants and of shamanic medicine.
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| Kambo Sticks (Kambo Sticks)
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A Kambo Stick is a small wooden stick, with on its surface the dried secretions of a bright green tree frog called the Phyllomedusa bicolor. "Kambo", "Kampo" or "Sapo" is a traditional medicine used by Amazonian tribes indigenous to the western Amazon region. The Matses tribe traditionally uses this medicine to obtain strenght, aim and dexterity for the hunting. The utilization of this frog venom is shared by numerous other Amazonian tribes, including the Matis, Kanamari, Kaxinawa, Katukina, Kulina, Yaminawa, Marubo, and Ticuna tribes.
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| Lactuca virosa (Wild Lettuce)
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Wild Lettuce is one of the species that is more bitter than the normal Lettuce. Many add the green to salads. Wild Lettuce leaves contain a milky substance called "Lactucarium". It has a long history of medicinal use, mainly as a substitute for opium.
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| Lagochilus inebrians (Turkestan Mint)
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Lagochilus inebrians has long been used for its intoxicating properties by Tajik, Tatar, Turkoman and Uzbek tribesman and Shamans. A crystalline compound isolated from the plant and named lagochiline has proved to be aditerpene. Maximum quantities of lagochilinus accumulate in plants during flowering and fruit production stages (May-July). Whether or not it produces the psychoactive effects of the whole plant is unknown.
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| Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender)
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Lavender is a very versatile plant. It is widely grown in gardens. Flower spikes are used for dried flower arrangements. The fragrant, pale purple flowers and flower buds are used in [potpourri]. The flowers yield abundant nectar which yields a high quality honey for beekeepers. Lavender is also used as a herb, either alone or as an ingredient of "Herbes de Provence". Lavender is used to flavour sugar, the product being called "Lavender sugar", and the flowers are sometimes sold in a blend with black tea, as "Lavender tea".Lavender is known to support relaxation and physical and mental well-being. It also helps digestion.(1) The plant is grown commercially for extraction of Lavender [essential oil] from the flowers, which is used in medicine and [aromatherapy].
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| Leonotis leonorus (Wild Dagga)
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Tall shrubby South African plant of the mint family with deep green foliage that elongates into long strips after flowering. Especially striking for its fiery orange, feathery flower tufts that bloom in spikes or balls, depending on the species (e.g., L. leonurus vs. L. nepetefolia). The very closely related L. nepetefolia has similar morphological and entheogenic properties, and looks very similar. However, L. leonurus is commonly called "Lions Tail" because of its feathery gladiolus-like spiked flowers, whereas L. nepetofolia is commonly called "Lions Ear" because of its furry ball-shaped flower bundle. The scent of the foliage is very planty and minty and needs to be kept in sealable closed containers, as the aroma is rather pungent.
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| Leonotis nepetifolia (Klip Dagga / Rock Dagga)
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| Lepidium meyenii (Maca)
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Maca is a root vegetable or tuber related to the Potato family. It grows in the mountains at altitudes of 3,000 meters, making it the highest cultivated plant in the world. Native Peruvians have used Maca since before the times of the Incas for nutritional and medicinal properties. This herb is a valued food that contains significant amounts of amino acids, carbohydrates, steroid glycosides, and minerals. There is evidence(2) that Maca helps to maintain sexual performance and energy. Furthermore it supports physical and mental performance and well-being.
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| Libocedrus decurrens (Incense Cedar)
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A resinous aromatic tree, widely grown as a handsome ornamental. Formerly it was also an important timber species, much preferred for the manufacture of pencil due to its softness and isotropy. Although timber harvests have been reduced by depletion of old growth stands, its wood, exceptionally resistant to decay and highly durable when exposed to weather, is still useful for woodworking applications. Incense Cedar is often used in the sweat lodge ceremony. The smoke of burning cedar is said to attract the good spirits and eliminate negative energies.
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| Ligusticum sp. (Osha)
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Ligusticum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. Its name is believed to derive from the Italian region of Liguria. Ligusticum is also known as the "Chinese lovage" and is one of the most popular herbs in China and Korea. It is a perennial plant with hermaphrodite flowers. The root and rhizomes have been used for herbal remedies. In addition to its healing uses, ligusticum was combined with certain foods and beverages as a flavor component, and to add [fragrance] to some soaps and cosmetics.
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| Loban (Loban)
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Loban is the resin of a tree, Styrax benzoin, Dryand Olibanum, or Benzoin Tree. Benzoin applies to an Indian form of the gum with a particularly intensive aroma. But to confuse matter, not all forms of Indian Loban are benzoin types! It is the resin from the plant which is mostly used. This resin is very fragrant and comes from a type of pine tree. Crystals of Loban are burnt in temples all over India for the holy, sanctified atmosphere the smoke creates.
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| Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco)
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Lobelia inflata is native to northern North America and grows in meadows, waste places, fields and open woods. Lobelia inflata has a rich history of use. The herb is named after the French physician and botanist Matthias De Lobel (1570-1616). The plant is referred to as Indian Tobacco, because native Americans smoked dried leaves as a substitute of Tobacco. The plant became widely known at the end of the 18th century because of Samuel Thomson.
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| Lophophora williamsii (Peyote)
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Lophophora williamsii is one of the oldest known sacred plants of the American continent. It is a cactus inhabiting the deserts in the north of Mexico and the south of the United States. The largest part of the plant is its root. The green above-ground part is also called "Peyote-button'. Necklaces from Peyote-buttons have been found that date back several thousand years. The use of Peyote was first described by Sahagun shortly after the conquest of Mexico in the 16th century and the first chemical studies were done by Lewis Lewin in Berlin. Among other indigenous people, the Huichol still use the peyote much like in the old times. It has a central importance in their medicine and their cultural traditions.
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| Lucky dolls (Lucky dolls)
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A famous souvenir from a thousand years old legend from Saipan. For Love, Fortune and strength, these dolls will make your dream come true. Each Bojobo dolls set comes with a male and female doll tied together. It brings you luck all the time. Bojobo dolls have been adored by people of Saipan and now the story has started to be known millions of people of the world! All you need is believe!From the package: "...My name is Bo Jo Bo. I come from San Roque, a little village in Saipan, Mariana Islands. I've been around a long time hiding in the woods and peeping out from the Bo Jo Bo vines. I am loveable, rich and strong. If you need some of my strength, love or money you can have all I've got but you need to fold my arms for strength, cross my legs for love, and if you need money, tie my hands behind my back. Then all you need to do is hang me up where you can see me, and have faith. Remember, my love comes from the seeds of my eyes, my wealth from the coconut fiber of my arms and legs, and my strength from my Bo Jo Bo Nuts..." Produced in Bali. Includes card with Japanese and English instructions.
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| Lycium barbarum (Gojiberry)
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Lycium barbarum is a shrub in the Nightshade family. It produces small red fruits knows as Goji berry or Wolfberries. Goji has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. It is rapidly gaining popularity around the world as a superfruit with its nutrient richness and antioxidant qualities. (1) Goji berries also help to mantain sexual performance and energy. (2)
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| Mandragora officinarum (Mandrake)
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Probably no plant has had a more fantastic history than the Mandrake. As a magical plant, its extraordinary place in European folklore can nowhere be equaled. Known for its toxic and real and presumed medicinal properties, Mandrake commanded the fear and respect of Europeans throughout the Middle Ages and earlier. Its folk uses and attributes were inextricably bound up with the "[Doctrine of Signatures]", because of its anthropomorphic root. Mandrake has played the most important role in [magic] and [witchcraft]. Among the old Anglo-Saxon herbals Mandrake is endowed with mysterious powers against demoniacal possession.
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| Mansoa alliacea (Ajos Sacha)
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Literally translated as "Fake Garlic", Ajos Sacha is a vine-like tree whose leaves, when crushed, smell like garlic, with a hint of onion. Ajos Sacha has many spiritual uses, and is a favorite with hunters. Ritual purification of the fisherman's body, tools, and canoes with Ajos Sacha to assure a good catch, are common practice. The plant is also used in a "Baņo de florecimiento", meaning "Flourishing bath" to attract good luck, wealth and prosperity into one's life. Among many other herbs, such as **Mucura** (Petivera alliacea), **Guayusa** (Ilex guayusa), **Toe** (Brugmansia suaveolens) and **Piri Piri** (Cyperus articulatus), Ajos sacha is often used as an admixture of **Ayahuasca** (Banisteriopsis caapi) preparations. It is a teacher-plant.
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| Mask Gouro (Mask Gouro)
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A beautiful mask. Representing the chief of the community with his power animals. The exact origin is unknown, this mask comes from an artshop in Kenia. Very nicely finsihed and in perfect state. Select the "Download ïmage" product if you wish to download a free detailed photo of the mask. You can also buy a full resolution image.
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| Masker barong mahogany (Masker barong mahogany)
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| masker lion mahogany (masker lion mahogany)
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| Massage Oil (Massage Oil)
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Excellent quality [aromatherapy] body-massage oil from Bali, produced entirely by hand, using natural ingredients such as coldpressed **Coconut** oil, Palm oil, and essential oils. Packed in decorative glass bottles.
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| Maya`s Aphrodite Mix (Maya`s Aphrodite Mix)
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A delightful blend of enchanting herbs designed by Maya to pull the mind into the body and stimulate sensual [perception].
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| Maya`s Choco Energy Mix (Maya`s Choco Energy Mix)
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Maya`s favourite energizing **Chocolate** energy mixture, with finely powdered "raw" organic Criollo **Chocolate** (Theobroma cacao), **Guarana** seeds (Paullinia cupana), **Kolanut** (Cola nitida) and **Betelnut** (Areca catechu).
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| Maya`s Focus Mix (Maya`s Focus Mix)
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Maya's Herbal Focus Mix. promotes concentration and mental clarity.
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| Maya`s Forest Incense Mix (Maya`s Forest Incense Mix)
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| Maya`s Gato Diablo (Cats claw, Devils Claw, Hemp-oil)
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| Maya`s Supersenses Mix (Maya`s Supersenses Mix)
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| Maya`s Yogi Mix (Maya`s Yogi Mix)
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A wonderful, balanced and delicious spicy mix. The recipes uses cardamom seed, cinnamon bark, clove bud, ginger root and black pepper as the basic ingredients, and is forrmulated along the principles of ayurvedic medicine.
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| Maytenus macrocarpa (Chuchuhuasi)
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Maytenus Macrocarpa has large leaves (10-30cm), small, white flowers, and extremely tough, heavy, reddish-brown bark. Indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest have been using the bark of chuchuhuasi for health purposes for centuries. The bark soaked in the local rum (Aguardiente) is a popular jungle drink that is even served to tourists.
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| Meditation Buddha coconut wood (Meditation Buddha coconut wood)
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| Melia azadirachta (Neem)
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Melia azadirachta (Neem). The parts most commonly used of this plant are the bark of the root, trunk and seeds. This plant is found widely distributed throughout the Tropics. Under the name of Neem it grows luxuriantly in Bengal. Neem has various medicinal properties. It helps purify the blood and is also used in skin care.
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| Mentha piperita (Peppermint)
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Of the members of the Mint family under cultivation the most important are the several varieties of the Peppermint (Mentha piperita), extensively cultivated for years as the source of the well-known volatile oil of Peppermint, used as a flavouring and therapeutic agent.
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| Mentha spicata (Spearmint)
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Mentha Spicata or Spearmint is native to Europe. The plant is a vigorous grower and is cultivated worldwide. It can be easily grown by the home gardener if moist soil is provided. The leaves give off the very distinctive scent when crushed and it is mildly soothing the digestion. [Ayurveda] says that this herb clears the mind and senses, and that it is superior to **Peppermint** as a relaxant and to balance the fluids in the body.
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| Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane (MSM)
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Lignisul MSM is the first patented brand of MSM specifically developed as an ultrapure food grade for human consumption as a nutritional supplement. MSM is sold as a raw material to various national manufacturers and formulators who market it in finished product form as capsules, tablets, powders and topical preparations.MSM is a non-animal-based nutritional supplement derived from pine trees. Unlike most forms of MSM, including those imported from China, which are synthetic, this is an all-natural source of MSM. In addition, Lignisul MSM has been certified Kosher-Parve by the Kosher Overseers Associates of America.
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| Michelia champaca (Champaca)
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Michelia champaca is an evergreen tree, native to South and Southeast Asia. It is best known and cultivated for its strongly fragrant yellow or white flowers. The flowers are used in Southeast Asia for several purposes. They are floated in bowls of water to scent the room, as a fragrant decoration for bridal beds, and for garlands and hair ointments. The flower is the main scent present in the commercial "joy" perfume, and is sometimes commonly called the "joy perfume tree".
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| Mimosa hostilis (Jurema)
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In North-eastern Brazil, this plant is called "Jurema", a common flowering Leguminous tree. Most of them are American, although some occur in Africa and Asia. Jurema is native only to the dry regions of eastern Brazil. Jurema has been used as an entheogenic beverage since time immemorial. In the eighteenth and nineteenth century, "Vinho da Jurema" was reported several times. Later, its use was thought to be extinct. It evidently went underground, although truly indigenous tribes using Jurema probably also became extinct as its use has later only been reported among "mixed" populations. In 1964 Mimosa hostilis was identified as the source of Jurema. Especially the inner root-bark has a high [tryptamine] content.
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| Mini Animal Flutes (Mini Animal Flutes)
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Miniature ceramic flutes, painted, with cord. Produces a clear, high pitch tone. Various designs and colours. Size: approx 3-4 cm. Produced by hand, in Cusco, Peru.
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| Mini herb-grinders (Mini herb-grinders)
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A very smart tool to grind and pulverize small amounts of herbs. Works perfectly with dry and leafy material.These items are made of very high quality wood and marble, and smoothly polished. Handmade in India.
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| mini tube (zpe) with snapcap (mini tube (zpe) with snapcap)
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| Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom)
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Kratom is a tree in the **coffee** family that is native to Thailand where it has a long history of use. It was mainly used by workers for its stimulant effects but has also been employed for a variety of other purposes.(1) The genus was first recorded and named by the Dutch Botanist Pieter Willem Korthals who gave it its name because the stamen of the species he first discovered resembled a bishop's miter. Kratom has a rich chemistry and contains more than 25 different alkaloids. Mitragyanine, the most abundant one, is structurally related to Yohimbe alkaloids and is more distantly related to [tryptamine alkaloids] such as psilocybin and [ibogaine]. The plant also contains epicatechin which is a powerful anti-oxidant also found in **Cocoa** and **Green Tea**. Botanically Kratom is also related to **Cat's Claw**. Although Kratom has recently been made illegal in Thailand, Malaysia and several other countries, some people are lobbying their governments to allow medical research into Kratom as a potential prescription substance.
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| Moctezuma Raw (Moctezuma Raw)
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Moctezuma Organic "raw" **Chocolate** Blend. A mixture of organic herbs with raw (unheated, unroasted) **Cacao** (Theobroma cacao) seed powder.
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| Morinda citrifolia (Noni)
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Noni might be a relatively recent discovery for Western herbology, but it has a long history of use in Polynesian culture. It is widely recognized through the Pacific for its healthful attributes. Almost all parts of the plant have some application in folk medicine. The fruit has been used in food, and the root and bark - as a dye.
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| mortar and pestle 15 cm (mortar and pestle 15 cm)
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| mortar and pestle 20 cm (mortar and pestle 20 cm)
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| mortar and pestle 25 cm (mortar and pestle 25 cm)
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| mortar and pestle 30 cm (mortar and pestle 30 cm)
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| mortar and pestle 40 cm (mortar and pestle 40 cm)
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| Mucuna pruriens (Mucuna)
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Mucuna pruriens is a climbing plant originating from tropical America. The pods are covered with stinging hairs that cause irritation. The seeds of Mucuna pruriens are also known as "Velvet beans". In Central America, Velvet beans have been roasted and ground to make a coffee substitute for decades: "Nescafé" it is called in these regions as well as in Brazil. It is still grown as a food crop by the Ketchi indigenous people in Guatemala where the bean is cooked as a vegetable. In Brazil the seeds have also been used as a medicine. It also has a long history of use in Indian [Ayurveda]. The seeds are known to enhance the mental function, support normal control of physical movements, and strengthen the immune system. They also enhance the libido and support both the male and female sexual function. For women they also normalise the menstrual blood flow and support the health of the reproductive organs. The seeds of Mucuna pruriens are high in protein, carbohydrates and minerals. They are also rich in alkaloids and are an important natural source of L-dopa.
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| Myrcianthes sp (Arrayan)
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Arrayan leaves, from the Peruvian rainforest are traditionally used as a smudging [incense] during Ayahuasca rituals. The Arrayán has medicinal uses for the Mapuche people. The fruit is eaten as candy or used to make a drink called "Chicha". It is also grown in gardens and as bonsai as a decorative plant for its glossy evergreen foliage, in beautiful contrast to the slender red stems. It has become naturalised in parts of Ireland and western Great Britain.
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| Myrospermum toluiferum (Tolubalsam)
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This is a large tree native to the forests of South America, and especially to Peru. The resin has many medicinal properties, and has an absolutely beautiful [fragrance] and a pleasant, sweet, aromatic, resinous taste -becoming soft again when chewed- with an odour resembling **Vanilla** or **Benzoin**. It is especially fragrant when the balsam is finely powdered and burned on charcoal in very small amounts.
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| Myroxylon balsamum (Estoraque / Balm)
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Myroxylon Balsalmum comes from a large and beautiful tree with a valuable wood like mahogany, and a straight smooth trunk. The aromatic resin from the Myroxylon tree has a long and varied history of use among natives in several parts of South America where it was first recorded to be used by the native Tolue people by Spanish explorers. More recently this resin has gained popularity in perfumery and aromatherapy due to its attractive and spicy vanilla-like scent.
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| Myroxylon pereirae (Balsam of Peru)
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Peru Balsam is a product which exudes from the trunk of the large Central American tree, Myroxylon Pereirae, when the bark is removed section wise from the tree. The exudation is collected in a very crude manner and is only coarsely purified locally by treatment with boiling water. Peru balsam is a dark brown, viscous but pourable liquid. It is transparent and appears reddish brown in color when spread in thin layers.
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| Natural Aromatherapy Soap (Natural Aromatherapy Soap)
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| Natural Scented Waters (Natural Scented Waters)
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| Natural Soap *Bali Sensation* (Natural Soap *Bali Sensation*)
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Handmade natural soaps from Bali, Indonesia. "Bali Sensation". Natural cream soap, handmade from **Coconut** [essential oil], freshly made **Coconut** oil and cream, and other traditional Balinese skin softeners. Decorated with natural lacy Vetiver root. Packaged in colourful cotton wrapping. Available with the following fragrances: **Sandalwood**, **Rose**, **Lavender**, **Champaca** and **Frangipani**.
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| Necklace Display Body (Necklace Display Body)
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| Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus)
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Nelumbo nucifera, the Sacred **Lotus**, originates from Indonesia to India and Egypt, also grows abundantly in Surinam. Sacred Lotus possesses great significance in Eastern religion, like [Buddhism] and [Hinduism], signifying vitality and purity. Apart from its majestic beauty, the Lotus is held sacred because of the mystical effects it can produce. It was used as a traditional relaxing and inebriating smoke, similar to a mild cannabis or was brewed into a delightful tea with the idea that it would create a feeling of joy that permeated the [mind] and body. Sacred Lotus is also often steeped in wine. The flowers are edible, the petals often placed in soups and used as a garnish. The Lotus is the most important object of [meditation] in Tantric Buddhism.
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| Nepalese Incense Mixtures (Nepalese Incense Mixtures)
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| Nepeta cataria (Catmint)
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Catmint is undoubtedly best recognized as an intoxicating herb that cats find to be irresistible. It is famous for inducing a delirious, stimulated state in felines. Throughout history, this herb has been used in humans to produce a relaxing effect. The use of Catmint as a mildly relaxing tea dates back to old England were it was a popular drink prior to the introduction and importation of teas from Asia.
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| Nu-Nu (Nu-Nu)
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Two of the most effective medicines used in hunting are Nu-Nu (a hallucinogenic snuff) and **Sapo**, or **Kambo** (a preparation of frog secretion mixed with spit and burned into the skin). When hunting is poor even with the use of Nu-Nu, the more powerful **Sapo** is utilized. Nu-Nu is a snuff made from toasted, crushed and finely powdered Mapacho (Nicotiana rustica) leaves, combined with the toasted, crushed and powdered inner bark of the Macambo tree (Theobroma bicolor), a member of the **Cacao** family. And is infused with the [spirit] of the maker of the drug. Both trees are so vital to the Matses' life that when they are searching for a place to build a new puebla, both trees must be within a few hours walk of the intended home; their presence assures the Matses that the surrounding jungle will be benevolent.
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| Nymphaea caerulea (Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile)
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The Blue Lily, or Blue Lotus was the most sacred plant of Ancient Egypt. It was frequently depicted in works of art, where it is most often shown in party and other social scenes, and sometimes in scenes of sexual debauchery. The flowers were noted for their delightful [perfume], suggestive of the sweat of Ra. "A divine essence, for bringing [euphoria], heightened awareness and tranquility". Some people today believe that the Egyptians used this plant as a narcotic both for its healing qualities and as a recreational drug when soaked in wine, though this is a hotly debated topic.
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| Nymphaea lotus (Night Blooming Water Lily)
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| Ocotea quixos (Ishpingo)
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Ishpingo is the [Quechua] word for the native Ecuadorian "Cinnamon" tree Ocotea quixos (Lauraceae), found only in a small region of Amazonian Ecuador and Colombia. It is in the same family (Lauraceae) as the common **Cinnamon** and has a similar aroma. It has been used locally as a spice and flavoring agent since pre-European times.
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| Old Time Cocoa Tea (Old Time Cocoa Tea)
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Jamaica has enjoyed a long relationship with the **Cocoa** bean (Theobroma cacao). **Chocolate** has always been regarded as an aid to digestion and most Jamaicans will begin their day with hot beverages called 'teas'. This is a term used to describe any non-alcoholic drink, a tradition dating back to plantation days. Cocoa tea is a particularly popular choice with **Vanilla** (Vanilla aromatica), **Cinnamon** (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) and **Nutmeg** (Myristica fragrans) added.We source our "Old Time Cocoa Tea" from the mountains of Catadupa, a spiritual place where [folk medicine] plays a primary role for the people who live there. Produced by hand and ethically harvested. Old Time Cocoa Tea provides a rich, honest Chocolate flavour.
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| Olea europea (Olive)
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Supreme quality Virgin oil from the Cretan valley Preveli, made from 800 year old olive trees, grown on private land, cold pressed in Januari 2007. Made entirely by hand, with love and care.
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| Opopanax chironium (Opopanax)
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This plant is the source of a rare and costly gum-resin called Opopanax. The gum is obtained through incisions in the roots at the base of the stems. It is sometimes in tears, but usually in irregular lumps or fragments, of a reddish-yellow color, speckled with white on the outside, paler within, and, when broken, exhibiting white pieces intermingled with the mass. The aromatic gum resin formerly used in medicine is now used in [perfumery] and some [incense] formulas. The gum is inflammable, burning brightly.
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| Ormosia amazonica (Huayruro)
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To add color to their beadwork, Indians use various species of Ormosia which they call Huayruro. Its natural bright red and black coloring, and hard long lasting character make it a classic among good luck seeds. It is sometimes even mounted in gold settings such as tribal ornaments and Jewelry. About the size of a chickpea, when drilled and threaded into beadwork, Huayruro adds highlights to the piece. For solid reds, craftsmen select Ormosia macrocalyx while O. Amazonica, called "Huayruro Macho", yields a striking bead half red and half black. The seeds grow in a pod on tall trees in the rainforest. Usually collected from the jungle floor having fallen from the high branches. Even though it is very poisonous if chewed, it is the all time favourite good luck seed. It is allways carried by locals somewhere on their bodies, and put on children and babies in the form of a little bracelet. It is reputed to ward off any kind of bad luck, to protect one from jinxes, and keep away the evil eye. Often Huayruro seeds are found in glass jars adding a bit of color to the modest homes in the jungle. The seeds are a symbol of good luck and abundance in the Inca culture.
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| Ozmali Records (Ozmali Records)
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Release details:Ozmali Records' first release is shaking the trees !! Originally made as a part of the Ozmali live act, all of the tracks on this album have been recorded in a seamless mix, selected to quiver your spine and shuffle your brain. Ozmali's music is a melting pot of sound encountered on extensive travels around the world, inspired by the spirits of nordic forest-parties and jungle-parties in the south, as well as the deeper psychedelic sound from the ground. No need to find a common denominator between full on, dark or progressive â simply label it: psychedelic. Artist details:Behind Ozmali we find Steven from Amsterdam, who has been travelling the globe as an all-round dj for more than ten years, and is performing live since 2006. Being a true psychedelic artist he crosses boundaries that are commonly perceived. Some of his inspirations include Droidsect, Elvis and Texas Faggott. Aside from his own, Steven is involved with various music projects and is a visual artist as well. You will be hearing more from this sense blending artist very soon.
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| Panax ginseng (Ginseng)
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Panax ginseng is the most famous of Asian medicinal herbs. Its history goes back about 5000 years, originating in the mountains of Manchuria, China. Pere Jartoux, a Jesuit missionary stationed in Beijing, was the first westerner to give a description of Ginseng in 1709, including the usage, description, historical notes and habitat. Panax is derived from the Greek "Pan" meaning "all", and "Akos", "cure", referring to the "cure all" or "Panacea". The root is used to maintain health and to increase vitality. "Ginseng", "Jenseng" or "Schin-seng" means "Essence of the earth in the form of a man" and refers to the man-like shape of the root. Ginseng was introduced in England in 1740 by the botanist Collinson.
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| Paper filter-tips (Paper filter-tips)
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Small paper booklet to make filtertips.
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| Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower)
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The Passion Flower name derived from the supposed resemblance of the finely-cut corona in the centre of the blossoms to the "Crown of Thorns" and of the other parts of the flower to the instruments of the "Passion of Our Lord".
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| Paullinia cupana (Guarana)
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Paullinia cupana is a climbing shrub that grows wild in the Amazon regions of Brazil and Uruguay, where it was first used by the Quaramis, a native South American Tribe. Its main function was as a refreshing beverage. Guarana has been used for hundreds of years by Brazilian Indians as a general tonic for the body and as a source of energy. Studies(4) have shown that Guarana helps to reduce mental fatigue and contributes to the body's resistance to stress.
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| Peganum harmala (Syrian Rue)
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Syrian Rue (Peganum harmala) is thought to have been traditionally used for psychoactive effects. (Stafford, 1995) This species belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. Seeds from the Syrian Rue contain compounds known as [harmala alkaloids]. Syrian Rue has a long history of use as a psychoactive drug. It has been used as an entheogen in the Middle East for thousands of years, and in modern Western culture, it is often used as an analogue of Banisteriopsis caapi to create an ad-hoc **Ayahuasca**. Syrian Rue however has distinct aspects from Banisteriopsis caapi and a unique entheogenic signature.
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| Petivera alliacea (Mucura)
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Anuma or Mucura, Petiveria alliacea, grows in tropical areas in Central and South America, the Caribbean and Africa. It has dark green leathery leaves. The plant has a long history of use in medicine and [magic]. In the Amazon, the plant is used for cleansing baths. The plant also serves for ritual cleansing against [witchcraft], for example in **Ayahuasca** ceremonies. Throughout Latin America, the plant is used internally for a variety of illnesses.
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| Peumus boldus (Boldo)
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Boldo is a tree native to the central region of Chile. It is a characteristic component of the sclerophyllous forest. They have leaves that resist long dry summers and cold rainy winters. A deliciously fragrant essential oil is obtained from the leaves. The dried and powdered leaves are scattered amongst clothes to sweeten them and repel insects. Boldo oil can be sprinkled around the house, or the powdered leaves can be burnt on charcoal to ward off evil spirits. The different parts of the plant have many uses, ranging from culinary purposes to tanning hides.
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| Pfaffia paniculata (Suma)
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Pfaffia paniculata (Suma) is a large shrubby vine native to the rain forests of the Amazon and other tropical regions of Latin America, including Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. The root of the plant is used medicinally. It is sometimes called Brazilian Ginseng, although it is not botanically related to Asian or America Ginseng. (2) Also referred to as para todo (for all things), Pfaffia paniculata has been used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon region for a wide variety of health purposes. (1)
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| Ph indicators (Ph indicators)
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This is a series of pH indicator papers where the indicator and colour scale are combined on a single strip. They permit a fast, convenient and accurate pH value determination since they eliminate the necessity to compare colour against scale. This presentation also permits the pH measurement of coloured solutions and suspensions, since the colour of the test solution acts on the comparison scale in the same manner as on the indicator field. The individual colour zones are separated by hydrophobic barriers.
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| Pinus edulis (Pinyon Pine)
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The pinyon pines (or piņon pines), are a group of pines, which grow in the southwestern United States and Mexico; they yield edible pinyon nuts, which were a staple of the Native Americans, and are still widely eaten. In many areas, the seed harvest rights are owned by Native American tribes, for whom the species is of immense cultural and economic importance. The seeds are also important wildlife food for several songbirds, quails, squirrels, chipmunks, black bears, and mule deer. The tree is sometimes used as a Christmas tree because of it's aroma. The fragrance of the wood, especially when burned, is unmistakable. A sticky aromatic resin is exuded from cuts in needles or stem.
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| Pinus nigra (Black Pine)
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The European Black Pine Pinus nigra (generally called Black Pine in Europe), is a variable species of pine, occurring across southern Europe from Spain to the Crimea, and also in Asia Minor, Cyprus, and locally in the Atlas Mountains of northwest Africa. It is found at elevations ranging from sea level to 2,000 m. Like all other pines, Pinus nigra is a useful medicinal plant, primarily for the turpentine obtained from the resin. The resin can also be burned on charcoal disks releasing a fresh forest aroma. An essential oil obtained from the needles and cones is used in aromatherapy for its refreshing and uplifting effects.
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| Pinus sylvestris (Pine)
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Pine is purifying, refreshing, and uplifting. Sacred to the Druids, and in Celtic times, Pine was one of the Seven Chieftain Trees of the Irish. It is supportive and soothing for the throat. Pine has been used for a long time, in Europe, in America, and has a variety of health uses. Pine is the "Tree of peace" of the Native American Iroquois confederacy.
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| Piper methysticum (Kava Kava)
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Kava Kava, also known as Kava Pepper, is an exciting botanical that has gained recent popularity. Kava has been used in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia in the South Pacific for over 3,000 years. Kava was the beverage of choice during important meetings involving conflicts, inducing a state of relaxation and goodwill among parties trying to reconcile differences. More recently, in the past few hundred years, Kava has also gained popularity with the natives of Hawaii, Australia and New Guinea where it is used therapeutically as well as recreationally.
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| Pipescreens (Pipescreens)
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Brass Pipe-screens.
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| Placemats and coasters (Placemats and coasters)
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| Plastic pots and jars (Plastic pots and jars)
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| Plumeria spp (Frangipani)
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Plumeria is a small genus of 7-8 species, which are native to tropical and subtropical Americas and have spread to all tropical areas of the world. Plumeria produces strongly fragrant flowers which are used in some expensive perfumes. The flowers are also important symbols in many cultures. Frangipani is known as the Tree of Life in India as a branch cut from the tree will continue to blossom and will grow into a new tree when placed in the ground. Frangipani was a favourite flower of Lord [Krishna].
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| Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli)
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Patchouli (also patchouly or pachouli) is a bushy herb of the mint family. The plant is native to tropical regions of Asia. The scent of patchouli is heavy and strong. It has been used for centuries in perfumes and continues to be so today. Sachets are made of the coarsely-powdered leaves, and before its common use in Europe, genuine Indian shawls and Indian ink were distinguished by the odour, which has the unusual quality of improving with age. It became popular among devotees of the free love and hippie lifestyles, since the pungent smell of patchouli is alleged to cover the smell of burnt cannabis and body odor. Patchouli also has a reputation as an aphrodisiac, a notion that probably originated in India, where it is used as an anointing oil in Tantric sexual practices.
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| pots vulcanic stone various (pots vulcanic stone various)
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| Pouteria obovata (Lucuma)
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The Lucuma is a subtropical fruit of Andean origin (sometimes known as Lucmo in English), native to the dry subtropical Andean coastal valleys of Peru; introduced later in Ecuador and Chile. It is one of the lost crops of the Incas. This is a rare case of a species of ancient cultivation, little-known outside its homeland, that has recently found a place in modern food processing. The fruit is very nutritious, having high levels of carotene and vitamin B3. Lucuma pulp is popular in drinks, puddings, pies, cookies, and cakes. An unusual advantage is that the fruit, when ripe, can be dried and milled into a flour, that is easily stored and can provide a tasty treat even years later. Lucuma is a popular flavoring for ice cream. The flour is also often mixed with milk to make a delicious drink.
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| Prosopis chilensis (Mesquite)
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Prosopis chilensis is a leguminous tree, found mainly in central Chile and southern Peru. It is grown as an ornamental or for timber, used in doors, floors, shoes, etc. The plant is sometimes consumed by domestic livestock but it has little value as fodder. The fruit is used in herbal medicine. Like other Mesquites the pods and seeds are ground into a flour used as taste and nutrient-enhancer, in bars, cookies, breads, smoothies, ice-cream, etc.
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| Protium copal (Copal Negro)
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Protium copal is native to tropical America, found in humid, deep forest habitats as well as along stream banks. It was probably the principle source of fragrant Copal incense used by the Maya of Guatemala highlands. It is used for cleansing, clarity and protection and is sacred to the indigenous cultures of the Central and South Americas.
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| Protium nodulosum (Myrrh)
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The resin of Peruvian Myrrh, has a similar aroma to that of **Myrrh** and **Opopanax**, but without the latex background. Very calm, relaxing and full, with a touch of melon or cherry. It burns just like **Myrrh** and **Opoponax** - it smolders and chars rather than melts. It has a relaxing effect, used to repel negative energies.
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| Prunus amygdalus (Almond)
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The oil from Prunus amydalus is generally used as a high quality basic oil, often mixed with essential oils.
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| Psychotria viridis (Chacruna)
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Psychotria viridis is a shrub from the Coffee family. It is the most common admixture to the **Ayahuasca** brew used in South and Central America. It has many local names, including Chacruna and Chacrona (from [Quechua] "chaqruy", "to mix"). The Brazilian Ayahuasca church, [Santo Daime], holds that Banisteriopsis caapi, the primary component of **Ayahuasca**, provides "force" to the tea, whereas Chacruna provides "light". Psychotria viridis contains [N,N dimethyltryptamine], which is orally acitve only if taken with [monoamine oxidase inhibitors], such as the beta-carbolines found in the Banisteriopsis caapi vine.
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| Ptychopetalum olacoides (Muira Puama)
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Ptychopetalum olacoides is a small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. Muira Puama is also called "potency wood", referring to its main usage as an Aphrodisiac in South American folk medicine. Muira Puama is in the Brazilian, English and German herbal pharmacopoeia and also used in the United States by herbal practitioners. Muira puama has a long history of use, primarily for strengthening libido and sexual function.
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| Rhodiola rosea (Rhodiola)
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Rhodiola rosea, also known as "Golden root" or "Roseroot" grows primarily in dry sandy ground at high altitudes in the arctic areas of Europe and Asia. It is a perennial with a thick rhizome, fragrant when cut. [Dioscorides] first recorded medicinal applications of "Rodia riza" in 77 C.E. In the "[Materia Medica]", Linnaeus renamed it Rhodiola rosea, referring to the rose-like [fragrance] of the fresh cut rootstock. Rhodiola has been important in [traditional medicine] of northern Europe and Russia to combat fatigue and restore energy. The Vikings are said to have used it extensively. Rhodolia helps to support the body's vitality and contributes to normal blood circulation, which is associated with brain performance and reactivity. It is also effective for improving mood.
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| Rivea corymbosa (Ololiuhqui)
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Ololiuhqui in [Nahuatl] is the name of the seeds, not of the plant that yields the seeds. The word means "round thing", and the seeds are small, brown, and oval. The plant itself is a climber, called appropriately"Coaxihuitl", meaning "Snake-plant". It is a **Morning Glory**, and it grows easily and abundantly in the mountains of southern Mexico. Ololiuhqui has a long history of use as an [entheogen].
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| Ruta graveolens (Ruta)
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In the Middle Ages and later, Ruta was, in many parts of Europe, considered to be a powerful defense against witches, and was used in many spells. Ruta was once a very popular remedy, known as the "Eye herb". Many artists, among them Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo spoke in praise of Ruta`s metaphysical powers. It has been used for a variety of illnesses. It helps soften respiratory troubles like coughs and sore throats in a natural way. It also helps to maintain good comfort before and during menstrual cycle. Furthermore it contributes to the microbial balance in the body organs and tissues.(5)
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| Sabal serrulata (Saw Palmetto)
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Sabal serrulata, also known as Serenoa repens and more commonly Saw Palmetto is a small palm found commonly in the Southeastern United States. It is a fan palm of the Arecaceae family that grows to be about 2m in height. It is particularly known for its large (30mm) fruits or "berries". Saw Palmetto is a common source of food and shelter for a variety of animals and insects of the Southeastern United States making it an ecologically important plant. Saw palmetto fruits have been reported to have been eaten by American natives for centuries. Today it is an economically important crop because of its supposed medicinal properties (1). Seronoa repens is listed as a Traditional North American medicine and Traditional European medicine. Seronoa repens and its extracts is mentioned in various pharmacopoeias, it has a positive monograph by the German Commission E., a monograph in the World Health Organization volume 2, and in the U.S. is sold as a dietary supplement. (2)
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| Salacca zalacca (Snakefruit)
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Salacca zalacca is a plant in the palm tree family that is native to Indonesia and Malaysia. The tree has been cultivated in South East Asia for its rare and delicious fruit which is commonly referred to as Salak or Snakefruit due to its reddish-brown and scaly skin. The fruit grow in clusters at the base of the tree and are roughly the size of figs with distinct pointed ends. Snakefruit is usually consumed fresh when ripe though the unripe fruit is sometimes consumed in "rujak" which is a spicy salad that is made with unripe fruit. In Indonesia the fruit is also candied and pickled. The taste of Snakefruit depends on the cultivar but generally has a very unique and sweet taste which is somewhat comparable to a combination of apple, pineapple and banana when ripe. When unripe, the fruit has a sour taste. The consistency of the fruit can also vary widely but in general is unusually firm and crisp for a tropical fruit.(2)
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| Salix alba (White Willow)
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Salix alba (White Willow) is a species of Willow native to Europe and western and central Asia. The name derives from the white tone to the leaves. The bark of the tree has a long history of use in medicine. It led to the discovery of aspirin, which is a chemical similar to salicin, found in willow bark. The bark is stripped from the tree in spring when it is moist with sap. It is used as an extract or tea which is very bitter. Due to its versatility, Salix alba can be used to ease a variety of medical problems. (1)
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| Salvia apiana (White Sage)
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White sage is primarily used as an incense, and is burned to give a general sense of well-being as well as to drive away specific ailments. Several species are called "sage" and burned in this fashion, most of them in the mugwort genus. Salvia apiana, however, is a true sage, closely related to the sage used in cooking.
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| Salvia divinorum (Salvia divinorum)
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Salvia divinorum is one of the rarest shamanic plants known today. It is found in isolated, shaded, and moist plots in Oaxaca, Mexico. It grows to well over a meter in height, has large green leaves, and hollow square stems with occasional white and purple flowers. The Latin name Salvia divinorum literally translates to "Sage of the seers". It is native to Oaxaca, Mexico. Salvia divinorum has been used for centuries by the local curanderos to facilitate visionary states of [consciousness] during spiritual healing sessions. The plant is also known as Hierba de la Pastora ("Herb of the Shepherdess") or Hierba de la Virgen | | |
