Boswellia neglecta is a tree that is from the frankincense family of trees. B. neglecta is a species that is found abundantly in Kenya, with sparse presence in Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Like other frankincense species, B. neglecta tree is sought after for it’s aromatic gum-resin, which is known as Black Frankincense and “Dakkara” […]
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Ylang Ylang – Types of Scent Profiles, Properties & Uses
Ylang Ylang is prized by perfumers for its intoxicatingly seductive scent. Ylang Ylang has a very bright, fruity-banana, feminine scent with complex undertones that I will go into more detail later on in this article. I will also discuss Ylang Ylang’s possible value in therapeutic applications, how Ylang Ylang can affects behavior & cognitive function, […]
Nutmeg – A Psychoactive Antidepressant
So what is nutmeg? Well, Nutmeg is a spice with psychoactive properties. Nutmeg refers to the seed inside of the fruit of the Myristica fragrans tree. And the red aril that surrounds the seed is known as “mace”. The Myristica fragrans tree is native to the Spice Islands inside of Indonesia, and is also cultivated […]
Frankincense Types: Medicinal, Psychoactive, Cognitive, Scent Properties & More
Frankincense is ancient aromatic resin that is prized for it’s scent when burned, it’s medicinal properties, and it’s psychoactive effects. In this article, I discuss the various different types of frankincense species that exist. After reading this, you should be able to tell apart the different types of frankincense resins & their respective properties- like […]
Cardamom Elettaria – Identification, Uses, Medicinal Properties, & Role in Cognition
So In this article, I will be investigating how cardamom affects our mind and our body. Many spices have substantial affects on our cognitive and body functions. Cardamom is one of them. Before we dig into the specific properties of cardamom, let me first briefly discuss background & identification information for cardamom, basic medicinal properties of […]
