Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World

Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the WorldEvery schoolchild learns about the mutually beneficial dance of honeybees and flowers: The bee collects nectar and pollen to make honey and, in the process, spreads the flowers genes far and wide. In The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan ingeniously demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a similarly reciprocal relationship. He masterfully links four fundamental human desiressweetness, beauty, intoxication, and controlwith the

with remedies using common herbs and plants to support a healthy body

Known as Indian Tobacco among native North American tribes who valued it as a ceremonial smoking herb long before tobacco became widespread

and Mugwort becomes the ally in reclaiming lost dreams

Botanicals: Raspberry Leaf · Damiana · Red Lily · Rose Petals

Pairs well with: Mullein · Damiana · Wild Lettuce

or ayahuasca shaman

Having the courage to move into the darkness with this warm

Companion for: Evening rituals · Restful sleep · Winding down

and ethically and sustainably sourced in Peru

for energetic connection to all waters from all over this earthly realm

Jewells helps us soften and surrender to our sacred heart centre

Character: Mild · Astringent · Green