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Licorice Root: The Ancient Herb for Immune Support, Balancing Adrenals & More!
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza) is an herb long used in ancient Chinese medicine and folk herbalism, renowned for its wide range of therapeutic effects. It derives its scientific name from the Greek word for âsweet rootâ and common name from a French word also meaning âsweet rootââand that is what is so remarkable about this herb; a key compound in this herb, glycyrrhizin, is up to 50 times sweeter than sugar! Licorice has a rich history of being used in candies and dried sticks of licorice can even be chewed as a delicious, sugar-free and mouth freshening agent that is remarkable sweet....
The Ancient Tradition of Ayurveda: Discovering & Balancing your Constitutional Type with Herbs & Diet
The Ancient Magic of the Elder Tree: Traditional Folklore, Medicinal Uses and Recipes of Elderberry
The Elder Tree is surrounded by folklore and tied into the magical traditions of medieval timesâinvoking the sense that this tree was both loved and feared for its powers. In this day, where superstitions have fallen to the wayside, the Elder Tree is known for its dark elderberriesâwhich instead of spirits, protect us from pathogens. We explore the less widely known uses of elderberry, and the traditional medicinal uses of the flowers, leaves and bark of the Elder. As a special treat we also share 3 traditional elderberry recipes that you can make at home to enjoy the benefits of this incredible berry & gift for the customers of the Dragon Herbarium to help you on your herbal journey.
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Warmth, Wellness, & Wisdom for Winter Solstice
   When the days grew colder and the nights grew longer, people of ancient times would light candles and gather round fires to honor the return of the Sun in Spring, and set an energetic stage for manifestations of abundance and health. Traditionally, they would also commune to share gifts, as well as enjoy feasts and an array of festivities. Dances were danced and songs were sung and all would delight in decorating their homes and villages with garlands made from Mother Nature.    One of the most famous celebrations of Winter Solstice in the world today takes...
Soulful Samhain đđŽ
Before Halloween was celebrated as a holiday for dressing up as your favorite role model and collecting candy from all the neighbors, it was honored as a time for recognition of the final harvest of year. Known as Samhain by our Celtic ancestors, this was a time when our God sacrificed life in the form of our animals to ensure us all food and survival for the dark days of winter. It is for this reason many feel that the veil between the physical and etheric realms are quite thin on Samhain. Naturally, we feel closer to our ancestors during this time...
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