High in the Andes Mountains, coca leaves have been a central part of Andean cultures for millennia. Chewed by indigenous people for centuries, coca...

In Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, betel nut is the life of the party. It's a cultural cornerstone woven into social gatherings and religio...

Our connection with plants goes far deeper than simply filling our bellies. Across the globe, cultures have identified special botanical allies – "...

After the vibrant energy of Gemini season, Cancer season arrives like a warm hug. It's a time to turn inward and cultivate a sense of comfort, secu...

While we can't offer you the full Rapé ceremony experience here, we can share this deep respect for botanical medicine. Here at Great Spirits, we g...

In our travels exploring the world of plant medicines, we’ve encountered some truly transcendent traditions. One that stands out is the rapé ceremo...

One of the most fascinating aspects of the sandpainting is its impermanence. Unlike most art forms, the sandpainting wasn't meant to last. Once the...

The Navajo medicine man would create sandpaintings on the floor of a hogan, a traditional Navajo dwelling. Each design held a specific meaning, lik...

Unfixed sandpainting has a rich history. It's been around for centuries, used by the Navajo people of the American Southwest in healing ceremonies....