) Pertaining to pot herbs; of the nature or having the qualities of herbs for cookery; esculent. Olf (n.) The European bullfinch. Olfaction (n.) The sense by which the impressions made on the olfactory organs by the odorous particles in the atmosphere are perceived. Olfactive (a.) See ...
they were already shaped and fit for holding and carrying. It is little surprise that in some cultures they are still used in rituals and ceremonies. Even in the most modern household the practice of using shells to hold or burn herbs, incense or smudge sticks isn’t that unusual. Modern ...
I lit candles in cool Saint Gayane, choir singing, and at Geghard between streaming swords of light through misty sweet incense. And with the wind howling at Sevankvank, where once the parishioners were turned by the priest into pigeons to escape invaders through the spire windows. And outsi...
Instead of skyscrapers, there are only two- to three-story houses in the main town, and as opposed to the reclaimed coastline of the main island’s northern side, the beach on Cheung Chau is entirely natural. Everyone, including us, gets off the board in an orderly manner – there’s ...
“Vanessa has manifested sheer courage in living out her political beliefs. Some may not agree with the path she took, but the fact remains that she is proof of how women and the youth are desirous of real political change, and that they play a role in the over-all struggle for genuine...
Other meanings of qi are: tone; Tā de yǔqì hěn qiángyìng. 他的语气很强硬 He speaks with a tough tone. attitude; 气宇 qìyǔ (deportment, bearing, allure) atmosphere; as in “Taiji should, ideally, be practised in a healthy atmosphere.” Qi is used in terms like: 气界 qìjiè...
healing properties, Aloe vera is used in facial tissues (moisturizer and anti-irritant to reduce chafing of the nose), makeup, tissues, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens, incense, shaving cream, or shampoos. It is the product with one of the best “moisturizing emollient effects” used in ...