Just like nutmeg, cloves is one of the spices so highly prized that it has ignited wars. When the Dutch erased a whole grove on the Spice Islands to drive up prices, it lead to an uprising among the natives who venerated this tree like a pregnant woman when in bud. Cloves also has a long history of being used …
7 Health Benefits and 7 Magickal Uses for Oregano
Did you know that your kitchen is full of magick? (the ‘k’ spelling of magic is to differentiate it from stage tricks) One of the most potent magickal ingredients for creating happiness in your home – oregano – probably already sits snugly in your spice rack and I’m betting it was less than a week since you last used oregano …
7 Health Benefits and 7 Magickal Properties of Pine
Pine essential oil (pinus sylvestris) is one of my favourite oils to use in massage blends for tired and aching muscles after a tough workout session or run but it has many more uses both for health and spellcasting. A truly magickal herb, pinus sylvestris was often used by the ancients to ward off evil and is said to have …