Al-Kemi on the Radio
In the last month, we have had the exciting fun of being guests on two of our favourite radio programs on KPFA, Caroline Casey’s Visionary Activist Show, and the Herbal Highway with Karyn Sanders.
First, on the Visionary Activist Show on April 26, Caroline and I talked about the moving, changing world of the planets and [...]
Summer Sale : Energy Tonics
Shaking off the cold of winter, digging in the garden, going to the beach and camping- we need more energy to do all the things we enjoy as the warmer weather comes. And sometimes, we need a little extra help to get going- so we’re having a 20% off sale on some of our favourite [...]
New Spagyric : Green Coffee Bean
We’re pretty sure most of you are familiar with this plant in its more common form- roasted and brewed. But green, unroasted coffee has some interesting healing and tonic properties that we wanted to explore.
Green coffee has caffeine in it, sometimes more than roasted, and so it is a pick-me-up and energy booster, also increasing [...]
New Spagyrics : Vitality and Listen
Each new single-herb Spagyric we create adds to our list of singles, but each one also increases the possibilities for new formulas, much like a painter mixing a new colour, which can then be used in countless paintings to come.
In our last update, we told you about new Spagyrics of Solomon’s Seal and Vervain, and [...]
New Spagyrics : Solomon’s Seal & Goat’s Rue
We’ve been busy in our lab the last few months, creating new Spagyrics of some herbs we’ve long wanted to explore and share with you. There’s a new Vervain Initiatic, which has its own article here, and Spiritualized Essences of Solomon’s Seal and Goat’s Rue.
Solomon’s Seal is a beautiful plant of the deep forests of [...]
Spring Sale : Old World Initiatics (ended 5/5/12)
March 1, 2012 by Micah
Filed under Uncategorized
Note that this sale has expired; we’re leaving the post up so that the information about these Spagyrics is available. To see what’s currently on sale, click here.
Inspired by our new Vervain Alchymical Initiatic, we decided to have a 20% off sale on Old World initiatic [...]
What are Spagyrics?
February 26, 2012 by Micah
Filed under In the Lab
To many of you, knowing and supporting our work for so long, that may seem like a very basic and easy to answer question. If so, thanks for paying attention all this time! But, if you’re new to our work, or would just like a better understanding of what we do, this question is a [...]
New Spagyric : Vervain Alchymical Initiatic
Our newest Spagyric, an Alchymical Initiatic of Vervain,was inspired by my own Irish heritage and the deep reverence that many ancient European cultures held for this special plant.
My own history with Vervain goes back a few years to a personal tradition I practice every year on Samhain, the ancient harvest festival more commonly known as [...]
Tonics vs. Specifics : the Philosophy
A recent conversation with some friends in natural animal care led to a deeper discussion of the idea of tonic herbs, and to questions and thoughts on just what makes an herb tonic, and what that means in practical use. The discussion was about pet care, but it’s a relevant one to all herbalism, and [...]
The Art of Distillation : a new School Module
Our latest installment in the free members-only course is a collection of writings, slides, and information focused on the theme of the Art of Distillation, a foundation technique of Alchemy and Spagyrics with endless application in the work. The Art of Distillation is also the new Module we’ve added for the next session of the [...]
