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Frankincense is a hardened tree sap extracted from a tree-species called Boswellia. It has been traded throughout the Arabian Peninsula and Northern Africa for over 6,000 years and been harvested for much longer. Read More

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Walnuts – Juglandaceae

Walnuts have higher antioxidant activity than any other common nut; rich in healthy fats, vitamins, protein, fiber, and minerals. Read More

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Wormwood – Artemisia Absinthium

Wormwood has perhaps gained the most notoriety for one of its active ingredients “absinthol”, used in the French spirit “Absinthe”. However, this potent herb has a long history of use stretching back into Ancient Greece and the time of Hippocrates. Read More

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Turmeric – Curcuma Longa

Turmeric has become a staple ingredient in every home-cook's kitchen, known for its healing properties and its vibrant orange/yellow hue. This humble root is mildly aromatic with scents reminiscent of orange and ginger, and rich in a multitude of health benefits. Read More