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Geraniol is a pretty interesting terpene. One of the more common terpenes appearing in many fruits, vegetables and flowers, it is the primary component of rose, palmerosa, citronella, and obviously geranium oil. Ironically though, when identifying the smell, it’s more akin to what we know as the scent of roses. Honeybees naturally make this terpene to mark the entrance to their hive and it is the primary way flowers attract them for pollination.… Read more

Sabinine, sounds royal doesn’t it? Like somewhere far away there is a Princess Sabinine held captive in a tower….. No? Just me? Well, anyway, it’s this weeks topic so let’s get to it. Sabinine is one of the lesser studied terpenes and is found commonly in Holm Oaks and Norway Pines. It’s also found in juniper, pepper, nutmeg, cardamom and many other spices and in high concentrations in carrot seed oil. It’s what gives carrots their green, earthy… Read more

Green News Now: What is an Apothecary?According to Wikipedia an Apothecary is one term for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica to physicians, surgeons, and patients. The modern pharmacist has taken over this role. In some languages and regions, the word "apothecary" is still used to refer to a retail pharmacy or a pharmacist who owns one. So what is Get Me Some Green Apothecary? We are hempaceuticalists who… Read more

Step out of the box and get out of your own wayI come from humble beginnings. I was raised by a single mom. We moved every year when the lease was up. I remember going to Goodwill and resale shops and being thrilled to have new clothes. We used to walk to the grocery store once a week. I thought it was fun, I didn’t realize it was because we didn’t have enough money for gas. My mom was as amazing creative cook, I never once thought it was be… Read more