Discover cacao in Chichen Itza, the most important archaeological vestige of the Maya-Toltec civilization in Yucatan, Mexico. I am a historian and… read more
The “hoja sagrada” or sacred leaf has enormous significance to Aymara and Quechua people in the Andes. Discover the coca leaf in… read more
Southamericans chew coca leaves to eradicate hunger, thirst, improve muscle stamina, to counter altitude sickness and oxygen deprivation. The leaf is also… read more
Every part of the palm is useful in one way or another. Coconut’s historical, cultural, and health significance in India, includes its… read more
All parts of the Sacred Fig are used as a medicine for their cooling and healing properties, as part of the Indian… read more
Frankincense is the fragrant gum resin obtained from balsam trees (Boswellia), most commonly the tree resin is put on a heat source… read more
Trees, throughout the ages, have been given deep and sacred meanings in many of the world’s mythologies, TREE LORE features in all… read more
Discover cacao in Popol Vuh and the iconographic relationship between cacao and maize reflecting their importance within Maya cultures. Before this, the… read more
Discover historical and mythical origins of Cacao in Mesoamerica. Cacao – or traces of the compounds theobromine and caffeine – have been… read more
Discover Myths and Legends of the sacred fig tree at the Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodh Gaya where Buddha sat for enlightenment under… read more
Discover treelore from Nepal The Toothache tree of Kathmandu, where you can pray to Danteshwori Devi, the Goddess alleviating toothache, if it… read more
Discover Ovid’s Baucis et Philemon, retold as myth, fairy tale, fable, poem and as seen in art. Jupiter and Mercury come to… read more
Enjoy this very colorful and personal collection by Trish Nicholson: read more
Grantræet, The Fir Tree, is a literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. Although a prolific writer of… read more
The story of how coffee was first discovered and then spread to all of the major countries on Earth is a fascinating… read more
Discover legends and folklore of the Frangipani – Plumeria in India, and its use in traditional Indian culture. According to Hindus, Buddhists… read more
Discover legends, myths and folklore of the banana tree in India and its use in Indian culture. Offering and prayers to the… read more
Discover legend, myth and folklore of the Bodhi or Ashwattha tree in India and its use in desi culture. The Ashwattha is… read more