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What incense to light to create the perfect Christmas mood?
Coming together during Christmas is always special and this year has an even greater significance, as many of us have been apart for so long. We work hard to make our homes feel festive by putting up a beautifully decorated tree, a wreath on the door, or flowers such...
The Power of Palo Santo
Palo Santo translates as “holy wood” from Spanish and holds a very special place in the cultures of the indigenous people of South America where it grows. This tree is said to be mystical and, in the Andes, sticks of this precious wood are burned to cleanse a space...
What Are Sacred Herbs?
The use of sacred herbs dates back to caveman times with the discovery of fire, when our ancestors burned the leaves, bark, seeds, roots and resin of dried plants for religious, spiritual and ceremonious purposes. The process of creating aromatic smoke was believed by...
How the Chinese used herbs and incense for healing and worship
Chinese culture spans back thousands of years and rituals to worship the heavenly bodies as well as the earth were common. This goes back to the Zhou Dynasty from 1047 BC and lasted until the end of the Qing dynasty in 1912. Alongside the worship of heavenly bodies,...
Ancient trading routes and the economy of the herb, incense and spice world
At Sirius Herbal, we source the best quality herbs and incense, offer an online shop to purchase these products and ship them to our customers all over the world. With modern infrastructure and the internet, it’s easy to get these products to wherever our customers...
How Middle Eastern Cultures used herbs
The Middle East is a diverse territory, with a rich history and culture. It was home to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, and includes Persian, Arabic and Turkish cultures who were very important players in the ancient trades of herbs, spices and incense. The...
Herbs, spices and incense in the Christian Culture
As part of our regular posts about how different cultures use herbs, spices and incense, today we’re looking at how they are used in Christian Culture, as part of rituals and ceremonies. Research into the medicinal plants from the Bible identifies 45 species of...
How the Egyptians used herbs and incense in their everyday life
The ancient Egyptians relied on the annual flooding of the Nile to fertilize and irrigate the land and were skilled farmers. They developed irrigation systems which are still used today and were able to cultivate a large range of plants and raise livestock. They ate...
How the Native Americans used herbs for healing and ceremonies
Native Americans are highly connected to their natural environment, worshipping and giving thanks to the Grandfather Sun, Grandmother Moon, Father Sky and Mother Earth for providing all they need to live and prosper. Their traditions and healing practices are centred...
How the Aztecs used incense and herbs for spiritual ceremonies
The Aztecs were Mesoamerica’s last great native civilization. They were a dominant force in Mexico between the 13th and 16th Centuries, before being overthrown by the Spanish in 1521. They were an advanced and spiritual civilization, with sophisticated construction...
