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Thai Bar Girls, Buddhism and the Spirit House - Number 33

Panida lit three sticks of incense, put her hands together to form the ‘wai’, and then sat down cross-legged at the base of the spirit-house that lay just outside of her home. She had been working in the...

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Drawing of the sage plant, from Koehler's "Medicinal-Plants", 188780

Sage essential oil: uses and benefits

Sage has remained a popular herb throughout the centuries due to its association with wisdom and longevity and its many health benefits. As well as herbal uses, sage oil is found in aromatherapy products, and has distinct advantages. This article sets out the pleasures, health benefits, and aromatherapy pleasures of sage essential oil.

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The Effects of Cosmetics and Perfumes on our Body Health

Nowadays most of our people are using variety of cosmetics, makeup things, such as Moisturizers, Lipsticks, Lotions, Face creams, Shampoos, Shaving Creams, Deodorants, Hair Dyes and etc., Some people who are...

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A JOURNEY INTO THE SPIRIT WORLD

A belief in the spirit world was once shared by all mankind. These beliefs continue to live in contemporary cultures around the globe today. Indonesia India  Whether the spirit world is real or nothing...

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Lavender - History, Lore and Uses

The name Lavender was given to this plant; the name thought probably to have come from either the Latin verb 'lavare' (to wash) or 'livendulo' (livid or bluish). The Greeks referred to it as Nardus after...

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Glass bottles represent the different elements in this home altar.70

Crafting Elemental Altars

Creating an altar can enrich personal spiritual practices. Learn about what commonly goes into crafting an altar.

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Experience the Benefits of Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint Oil (botanical name - mentha piperita) can be applied to a great variety of physical ailments within the field of aromatherapy. Peppermint imparts a crisp, fresh, and exhilarating scent. In...

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Incense Cedar - More Familiar Than You Think

An Indian legend says that a tribe out west wanted fire.  They had heard rumors that another tribe and found the secret.  The chief was determined that his tribe should possess this power.  So he...

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Cone incense is easily stood up in a dish of sand or pebbles, and lit at the tip for burning.75

The Beauty of Incense

Incense is often found as part of religious ritual throughout the world. Learn more about the why incense is burned and how you can use it in your own life.

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Pine trees growing in a pine wood.74

Essential Oil of Pine: Uses and Benefits of Pine Oil

Anyone familiar with the outdoors will easily identify the sweet, woodsy scent of pine trees. The most common use for many people of pine trees is as Christmas trees or decorations during Christmas, but did...

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