Essence & Ember: A Guide to Sacred Smoke & Ancestral Wisdom
For my international readers or as a special gift for English-speaking friends, my book on the art of incense is now available in English. Under the title “Essence & Ember”, I invite you to join me on a journey into the…
Spruce Resin Smoke: Clearing the Spirit & House Blessing
When true frankincense was rare to find in earlier times, or when one simply could not afford the precious resin, spruce resin was used for sacred smoke-cleansings as a worthy substitute. From this deep tradition comes its ancestral name: Forest Frankincense…
Centaury Incense: Ancestral Smoke & Magic
The beautiful centaury (Tausendgüldenkraut) has always stood under the deep sign of banishment. Its rustic German name, which translates to “Thousand Guilder Herb,” stems from the profound belief that the healing power of the plant, especially against fierce fevers, was so…
The Forest Chewing Gum: Lumberjack Lore & Healing Pitch
Chewing pitch (Kaupech), the natural spruce resin chewing gum from the deep forest, is the absolute favorite among all-natural chewing gums. It holds a long, deep tradition among the rugged lumberjacks and also in the old herbal lore. This sacred resin…
Spruce Folklore: Ancestral Magic & Forest Recipes
Our ancient forebears are said to have paid a little less attention to the spruce than other peoples. Except for the Alemanni; for them, it was a truly sacred tree. Christian pilgrimage sites that beautifully point to the spruce are also…
