Essence and Ember

Photographed guide to crafting incense with herbs, wood, and resin. This meticulously crafted guide delves into the rich history of incense burning, offering profound insights into the art of using herbs, resins, and woods to find inner peace and establish a profound connection with nature. Key Features: . Holistic Approach: Immerse yourself in the holistic approach to incense, fostering a deep connection with nature amid the hustle and bustle of today's fast-paced world. . Diverse Ingredients: Explore a diverse array of incense ingredients, ranging from aromatic herbs to rich resins and grounding woods, with an emphasis on sustainable and ethical consumption. . Responsible Harvesting: Learn responsible gathering practices, including the 1:10 collection rule, ensuring sustainable harvesting and considerations for the protection of endangered herbs. . Practical Techniques: Gain practical insights into the delicate art of drying and preserving herbs, resins, and woods, ensuring optimal quality for the preparation of exquisite incense blends. . Transformative Power: Understand the transformative potential of incense, delving into its sensory journey that transcends time and tradition, offering a powerful and uplifting experience. Unveil the secrets of incense preparation, blending ancient wisdom with modern relevance. Essence and Ember serves as the reader's guide on a transformative journey, deepening one's connection with the fragrant treasures of nature and unlocking the full sensory experience of incense. AUTHOR: Katja Peters lives, photographs, and works with wild plants in her nature garden in beautiful Mecklenburg. For over 20 years, she has dedicated herself to preserving old knowledge about the local plant world. Initially only for herself, for the last 10 years she has also been writing her blog Celticgarden, which has become very popular in a very short time. Research in old books leads her again and again into the world of the folk beliefs of our ancestors. SELLING POINTS: . Elevate your well-being through a guide unlocking ancient incense secrets for modern tranquility . Embark on a mindful journey: unveils nature's fragrant treasures through ethical foraging practices . Fragrant history: discover how our ancestors used incense to ward off ailments and storms and protect homes 120 colour images