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"Private Reserve" Ethnobotanicals/EntheogensThe products listed in this section are from our own farming fields in India, Hawaii, and Peru. These are organically-grown, obsessed-over plants that we cultivate and harvest ourselves, and proudly present the fruits of our efforts in this special section of our shop. It's taken us a few years to get our first crops, but the wait was far more than worth it, and next to our Peruvian Cooperative, this is one of our proudest offerings. The plants listed below are crafted from sheer passion for this planet and the preservation of rare and exotic botanicals, and it's one of the most rewarding experiences I've been a part of. The list is growing, but for now, we have only our absolute favorite herbals, since space and capability is still quite humble. I hope you find as much joy working with these botanicals as we have had growing them...so enjoy! If you want more ideas, visit the " Ask Bodhi" section of my blog where I discuss my favorite plants. |
We use only organic fertilizers from start to finish, while sustainably harvesting and practicing very strict "crop rotation" as well, to give the soil a chance to recover and sustain it's nourishment to all the plants it hosts. So far, we carry an exclusive line of B. caapi (Hawaii), Blue Lily Absolute Oil (India), Whole Calamus Root (Hawaii), Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Seeds (Hawaii), Kanna Whole White Leaf (India), Kratom Leaf (India), Reishi Mushrooms (Private Farm in USA), Wild Dagga (India), and Wormwood. These alone have been quite an undertaking, but we couldn't be more pleased with the results! And, as always, we're open to suggestions, so if there's anything you want to see here, just let me know at shamanelf at shamansgarden dot com. Again, don't forget to have a look at the IAmShaman Grant; as with the Private Reserve sustainable plants we offer to help do our part in preserving this planet, the grant will allow someone else to help do the same in their small way as well. - Peacefulness, Bodhi
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Although this plant is completely legal in all its forms, we offer this B. Caapi as an herbarium specimen only. Many treasure simply having the energy of sacred plants in their meditation spaces, and B. caapi is perhaps one of the most powerful. NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
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These organic, untreated Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (HBWR) seeds are imported directly from Mauii and inspected for freshness and quality upon arrival. These are our prized seeds and they're getting more and more difficult to find each year. Please don't be fooled by inferior seeds sold for less; these seeds have an average germination rate of about 95%, unlike any other Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds we've purchased elsewhere. Sold by weight, not by quantity. Our Hawaiian Baby Woodrose seeds also have been verified by an independent lab for authenticity and quality, and these are always sold first come, first serve.
Seeds of the Argyreia nervosa may have once been used in sacramental rituals in the Pacific Islands by high priests, but research is quite spotty. But, it's the beautiful plant that comes from these seeds that's the truly magnificent thing about Hawaiian Baby Woodrose Seeds, and especially this prized Hawaiian strain hand-picked from farmland specifically set aside in Hawaii to grow these seeds. Properly cultivated this plant would make an absolutely lush, beautiful, and colorful addition to any garden.
These viable seeds are not for human or animal consumption. They are sold for cultivation purposes only.
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This Maeng Da Ultra Powdered Incense. Place in the incense burner alone or with other favorite ritualistic herbs.
This raw plant material is not intended for human or animal consumption. It's sold for use as an incense or for aromatherapy purposes only.
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This is the CRUSHED De-Stemmed Thai Kratom Leaf incense. It's the same in every way as the De-Stemmed Thai Kratom Leaf powdered incense, but it's crushed instead. This product is not intended or sold for ingestion by humans or animals. It is sold only for use as an incense.
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This is the POWDERED Private Reserve Thai Kratom Powder incense from Thailand. It's the same in every way as the Thai Kratom Leaf crushed incense, but it's made into a powder instead. This product is not intended or sold for ingestion by humans or animals. It is sold only for use as an incense.
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This is the Private Reserve 20x powdered incense resin. Place in the incense burner alone or with other favorite ritualistic herbs. Extremely pure with consistent quality from batch to batch, crafted from dried leaf and nothing else. Please exercise respect and use the utmost care when working with this unique product.
We offer this raw plant material strictly for external use only as an exotic incense, for topical applications, or for aromatherapy. Not for human consumption. If we think you might even think of consumption, we will not sell you this product.
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OUT OF STOCK - UNKNOWN RESTOCK DATE
This absolute oil is an exclusive our shop, grown on our own farms in India. It has earned the name "Private Reserve"; a series of products that have to pass stringent guidelines to qualify for this rating. It contains many of the same alkaloids that Blue Lotus Absolute does, but each plant has its own unique characteristics. This is an amazing addition to your favorite herbal smoke, for added potency and effects that need to be experienced to be believed. It's also extremely popular as an added ingredient in massage oils. Take any massage oil (we actually prefer a scentless carrier oil as a base), and add 10-20 drops to every 8 ounces of oil, and this makes a sensual and scentual experience for both the masseuse and the receiver of the massage.
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TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
Just when we thought we experienced the best that Sacred Lily had to offer, we’ve got a new absolute oil that has surpassed our expectations. This rare plant known as Nymphaea rubra (Red Lily) is gentler in aroma, and somewhat more intense in the tangibly pleasurable effects that the Lily family has become famous for. We still highly recommend any of our absolute oils, but this one is a personal favorite of ours. This product is not intended for human or animal consumption. It's sold for use as an incense or for aromatherapy purposes only.
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We offer this Whole Acorus Calamus Root in a form no one else does; as the whole root! This ensures maximum potency, since there are volatile oils that can evaporate with improperly stored herbal products. This whole root was a favorite of Native American tribes and had many uses, including being a powerful energizer while on long hunts. The Cree say that they can take Acorus americanus Calamus root and "travel great distances without touching the ground."
Native American Indians would simply eat roots in 1-inch sections as a general tonic, in 2-inch sections to help them continue their hunts. Calamus has a certain sweetness as well as a sour quality and a heat like ginger or cinnamon. Again, these are WHOLE pieces of organic Acrous Americanus Calamus root that average about 4 inches long, not powder.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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This natural Kanna incense powder is a standardized and concentrated (5:1) full spectrum extract and is available in limited quantities. Each packet of Full Spectrum 5X Kanna Extract comes in a vacuum-sealed silver foil pouch for maximum freshness and potency and is intended to be used as a smoking blend additive. This new next-level product is a favorite in the shop and we are pleased to offer it from our manufacturer's own crop of Kanna.
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We buy from a manufacturer who sources their Kanna from a farm that we feel grows the best in the world. We offer it not as a powder, but as the natural, fermented and dried leaf. This amazing Kanna has a pleasant sweetness and is not bitter like the powdered Kanna available everywhere else. This whole leaf product is manufactured exclusively for us by eSutras in a form allowing it to be used as a tea or chewed in the traditional way. We usually take a small amount of this Whole Leaf Kanna and place it between our cheek and gums to let the sweet, fermented flavor work its way out.
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This is hand-picked Siberian motherwort (Leonurus sibiricus), also known as marihuanilla (unfortunate common name). We've removed all the stems and ensured that only the most aromatic part of the plant is left for those working with this ancient herbal incense. This herb is smoked in various parts of Mexico, and Siberian motherwort is often used in herbal smoking blends as a main ingredient. Our Siberian motherwort is a high-altitude variety. Why is this relevant? Higher altitudes promote the production of a heartier plant.
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No one has this "Private Reserve" product except for us because the entire crop is grown for us, and we are proud to offer it to you.
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This Wild Dagga Flat Leaf is a premium Dagga product, picked by hand and grown without the use of pesticides of any kind. Don't be fooled by other strains of Wild Dagga leaf that are not only typically less beautifully preserved; this is the perfect component to any incense-making or herbal smoking desires. This is the much sought after "Klip Dagga" strain, but hand-picked and cured flat for ultimate appearance and quality. Wild Dagga is 100% legal in the United States, it's all-natural and does not contain any controlled substances whatsoever.
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OUT OF STOCK - MORE EXPECTED SUMMER 2013
Since the Reishi Mushroom is known in ancient Eastern medicine as the "Mushroom of Immortality" and the "Medicine of Kings," you'd expect reishi to offer you some pretty astounding health benefits, right? Your assumptions are correct. This prized fungus may be able to boost your immune system, help fight cancer, ward off heart disease, calm your nerves and relieve both allergies and inflammation. In meditative use, it has the added benefit of calming the mind, while improving memory, concentration, and focus. Click the link below for an extensive description of this amazing fungus.
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This is another one of our exclusive products that we're proud to call Private Reserve. With a number of farms throughout the world, this Wild Lettuce crop (Lactuca virosa) is another winner. Crafted with a special extraction method that captures the maximum amount of plant essences for powerful scents.
Wild Lettuce 15X Resin Incense is a delight as an admixture to your favorite smoking herbs or blend, or on its own, smoked from a pipe. The flavor is delicious on its own, but it is one of the most common admixtures for herbal smoking blends that seem to be popping up everywhere these days.
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This highly prized Alpine Sweet Wormwood has been cultivated at a high altitude to be rich in absinthin and anabisthin, without extreme bitterness. A premium grade wormwood that is produced by combining two species: Artemisia umbelliformis and Artemesia absinthus - this rich herbal product has the best of both types.
Wormwood tea can be made by adding 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (2.5 to 5 grams) of the herb to 1 cup (250 ml) of boiling water, then steeping for ten to fifteen minutes. Many doctors recommend drinking three cups (750 ml) each day. It is recommend that it should not be used consecutively for more than four weeks.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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This authentic Himalyan Kaempferia galanga (“galanga” or “resurrection lily”) is the one used by the mystics and NOT the culinary one. It was a favorite of Aleister Crowley, the English occultist. According to ancient scriptures, combining the roots with those of Wild Alpine Turmeric (not to be confused with the common spice, Turmeric) may have represented the perfect balance of yin and yang energies, and may be the reason that Crowley thought it was useful.
When burned as an incense, this combination (or Kaempferia galanga by itself) is thought to create a pleasant atmosphere. Many Tibetan incense formulas still use Galanga, especially in formulas to create an atmosphere suitable for contemplation. Our Kaempferia galanga is grown high in the Himalayan mountains, hence the name, Alpine Kaempferia galanga.
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