Tree resins are among nature’s most intriguing gifts. Prized for their scent, versatility, and symbolism, they’ve played important roles in cultures around the world. Here’s a closer look at what they ...

Smoke represents both the air and fire elements. It is important to many Indigenous spiritual rituals for its cleansing properties. Various herbs and resins are burned to create this sacred smoke, ...

Nothing smells quite like a Christmas tree—but where does that magical woodsy-yet-cozy aroma come from? You can thank a ubiquitous category of chemicals called terpenes. “Terpenes are the largest ...