Episode 11- Frankincense, Myrrh, and other resins for your sacred smoke practice with Amy Blackthorn

Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Science Witch Podcast! In this episode, Anjel interviews Amy Blackthorn of Blackthorn’s Botanicals and they talk about how to respectfully and thoughtfully develop your own smoke cleansing practice, as well as information about the history of two resins that have important significance to the ancient word and modern witchcraft: frankincense and myrrh. Amy also talks about her upcoming new book project and shares some wisdom and insight in working with these plant allies in a myriad of ways beyond just smoke cleansing. At the end of the episode Anjel shares a remembrance of their friend, Richard Stratton, who passed away early in December, and reads a brief poem that he had written. Show Notes Sacred Smoke: Clear Away Negative Energies and Purify Body, Mind, and Spirit Blackthorn’s Botanical Magic: The Green Witch’s Guide to Essential Oils for Spellcraft, Ritual & Healing Blackthorn’s Botanical Brews: Herbal Potions, Magical Teas, and Spirited Libations Fred Soll Incense