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How the Egyptians used herbs and incense in their everyday life
The ancient Egyptians relied on the annual flooding of the Nile to fertilise 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 civilisation. They were a dominant force in Mexico between the 13th and 16th Century, before being overthrown by the Spanish in 1521. They were an advanced and spiritual civilisation, with sophisticated construction and...
How ancient cultures used incense and why it was so important
Incense and sacred herbs have been used for centuries by cultures all over the world and are still important today. It is thought that as soon as man harnessed fire that they were using different herbs, berries, woods and materials to vary the smoke. Here’s a run down...
How the Aborigines used herbs for tribal ceremonies and in life
Here at Sirius Herbal, we are passionate about the power and beauty of herbs and incense. Although most of our products come from South and Latin America, we’re fascinated to see how indigenous cultures around the world used nature’s store cupboard as food, dyes, in...
Top 5 Spiritual Herbs
At Sirius Herbal we pride ourselves in sourcing the best quality sacred or spiritual herbs and shipping them to customers all over the world. These herbs are considered sacred all around the world, used in different religions and indigenous cultures to cleanse a...
Choosing the right incense for your mood or to lift your spirits
Burning incense to release scented smoke not only fills your home with a wonderful smell, but is also a form of aromatherapy. Incense is commonly used as part of religious ceremonies, as well as during yoga and meditation, as the aromatic smoke transmits signals to...
How to make your own incense burner
How to use natural ingredients as dyes
How to burn incense properly
Incense has been used for centuries to perfume our homes, aid meditation and aromatherapy and support ceremonies and religious rites. These exotic, fragrant and enchanting substances are also great insect repellents and are said to improve mood, remove negative energy...