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Cajeput

Melaleuca leucadendron Cajeput, a cousin of the Tea tree, grows in the seasonally inundated, swampy areas of Malaysia. In allusion to the colour of its bark, it is sometimes known as the White Tea tree. …

Calamus

Acorus calamus Calamus is a wetland plant with sedge-like leaves and a member of the Arum family. It is native to Europe and Asia and has become naturalised in North America. The whole plant is …

Camphor

Cinnamomum camphora True Camphor is the crystallized exudate of the Camphor tree, a relative of Cinnamon. Camphor trees have long been regarded as sacred – their massive size alone is awe-inspiring. In its native Southeast …

Candle Magick

Candle magick is an ancient form of manifesting, wish fulfillment, empowering your intentions to make them a reality and bring focus to your goals. Fire has been an ever-present force in human history, from prehistory …

Cardamom

Elattaria cardamomum A classic oriental spice of the ginger family, Cardamom is valued as a carminative culinary herb that relieves griping pains, intestinal cramps and flatulence. The seeds can be chewed to sweeten the breath. …

Carnation

Dianthus carophyllus  The scientific name of Carnations is ‘Dianthus’, which means ‘flower of love’. They express the sentiment of the fleeting beauty of youth and innocence, lost all too soon. In Greek mythology, these flowers …

Carnations and bubbles

Carnations and bubbles IN ITALY, CARNATIONS ARE A SYMBOL OF POWERFUL LOVE AND, ADDED TO WINES, WERE LONG BELIEVED TO HAVE AN45APHRODISIAC PROPERTY. Borage, likewise, has an age-old reputation for bringing ‘courage to the heart’ …

Carnelian

Carnelian crystal is known for its powerful energy, which can enhance motivation, creativity, and passion. It is also believed to stimulate the flow of life force energy throughout the body, promoting overall well-being and vitality. …

Carrot Seed

Daucus carota The common carrot is well known as one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables, rich in vitamin A and full of health-promoting, rejuvenating properties. However, the essential oil derives from the seeds of its …

Causal Body

The causal body is a concept in yogic philosophy that refers to one of the three bodies that contain an individual’s soul, the others being the physical and astral bodies.  The causal body is the most subtle of the three and is …