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Herbs & Natural Remedies - Ancient Egypt
A list of natural health treatments for diseases of body and mind is part of the renowned Ebers Papyrus of ancient Egypt. The detailed...
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Feb 16, 20244 min read
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Ephedra - Oldest Medical Stimulant Herb
Ephedra is a genus of shrub growing in hot arid and semi-arid regions throughout the world. As a natural health medicine plant and...
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Jan 20, 20244 min read
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Saffron - Most Precious Ancient Spice
Saffron is the most precious spice of the ancient world. It comes from the bright red stigma and stiles, or threads, of the saffron...
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Jan 13, 20243 min read
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Myrrh - Mystique, Death & Divinity
Myrrh ( Commiphora sp) has a history older than humankind. Deeply connected to death, healing and the divine, myrrh is a smoky, strongly...
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Dec 8, 20234 min read
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Spiritual Alchemy: Key Elements to Growth
Spiritual alchemy uses the principles of alchemy to achieve harmony and fulfillment in life. Alchemy incorporates shapes, symbols,...
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Nov 7, 20235 min read
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White Dead Nettle: Natural Health & Folklore
White dead nettle, dead-nettle or deadnettle (Lamium album) is one of the plants of ancient natural health. Native to Europe and Asia it...
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Oct 29, 20233 min read
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Mulberry Tree (Morus): Uses, Folklore & Myth
Benefits of mulberry (Morus) include personal health, wood, silk, color for yarn and food. Romantic myth surrounds fruitful mulberry...
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Oct 8, 20235 min read
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Plant Lore: Stinking Nightshade, Henbane
Also known as henbane and black henbane, stinking nightshade (Hyoscyamus niger) is a toxic plant reputed to have magic, spiritual and...
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Oct 4, 20235 min read
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German Traditions - the Linden Tree
Linden (Tilia) is a beloved tree for love, longevity and music in Germanic culture and mythology. Homeowners plant a linden on the...
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Aug 8, 20232 min read
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