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Karkade: A Translation to English

Karkade (Arabic كركديه, scientific Hibiscus sabdariffa L., English: Roselle) is the translated Arabic word for [...]

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The History of Agarwood in Japan

Agarwood is a fragrant, resin-dense wood which is formed when Aquilaria trees become infected with [...]

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Can You Bring Incense on a Plane?

A question I am sometimes asked is whether or not you can bring incense on [...]

Discovering Jin Guan Yin Tea

Jin Guan Yin Tea, also known as Golden Guanyin, is a rather new varietal of [...]

The Benefits of Burning White Sage

White sage (Salvia apiana) has a long history within many North and South American cultures [...]

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The History of Cedarwood Incense

Most of you are probably familiar with the cedar tree. The tall, imperial-looking specimen with [...]

The History & Symbology of the Blue Lotus Flower

The blue lotus flower (nymphaea caerulea) has held a deep lore in many cultures and [...]

Etymology of the Word Agarwood

Agarwood, the term for Aquilaria trees which have become infected with the Phialophora parasitica mold, [...]