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 [...]

Fall Sale : Medicinal Mushrooms (ended 12/4/11)

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As the lovely late summer weather gives way to fall’s cloudy skies, and the first few storms start to roll in off [...]

Fall Sale : Jing Tonics (ended 1/31/10)

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Our three treasures sale series continues with discounts on Jing tonics, support for the life essence in its many manifestations.
Unlike Shen, which can be cultivated through meditation and [...]

Late Summer Sale : Qi Tonics (ended 10/1/09)

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We are continuing our Three Treasures sale series this month with a special on Qi tonics to boost your energy and vitality for the busy summer months of [...]

Seaweed : new Spagyric

We have had many requests over the years to work with seaweeds Spagyrically, and now that we live near the “garden” that they grow in (the ocean!) we have been able to work with some. The first seaweed Spagyric that we are offering is a Grapestone Spiritualized Essence, Gigartina papillata, a red seaweed with many [...]

Six Mushrooms Essence : Improved Formula

We have been re-working some of our formulas lately, incorporating new herbs and new discoveries we’ve made through the years. Recently, we gave our Six Mushrooms Essence Formula a makeover, and we are happy with the improved effects.
The base of this formula is four Oriental mushrooms with long histories of use in healing (each one [...]

Summer Sale : Shen Tonics (ended 7/8/09)

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Shen is a concept that you may have heard us talk about, and which you may be familiar with from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like so many TCM concepts, [...]

Melissa : new Spiritualized Essence

Our new Spiritualized Essence of Melissa just came out of circulation, and it is a very lovely expression of Paracelsus’ favourite plant.
Like the Melissa Magistery, the Spiritualized Essence carries the happy, celebratory energy of Jupiter and a wonderful lemony taste. The Spiritualized Essence, though, also has a fresh green herbal note to the flavour, and [...]

Happy Easter!

Yes, we do have a calendar, and we’re aware that church Easter isn’t until Sunday. But today, Thursday the 9th, is what alchemists call True Easter, and it is a very important day.
In another recent article, we talked about the special energy of the Springtime, and the life force that is drawn out of the [...]

Spring Sale - Mercurial Spagyrics (ended 5/17/09)

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Spring is an airy time of change, transition, mutable weather and the growth of life force. Archetypally, all these qualities connect with the energy of Mercury, the fastest [...]

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