Prior to the development of the scientific medical establishment, the physical, emotional and spiritual health of the family, community and wider regions, was the responsibility of some form of spiritual leader. Call them witches, shamans, or witch doctors, either way, they had the ability to take raw plant material, and transform it into the exact preparation required for the current need of the community member.

Modern day herbal education has developed a significant imbalance, favouring the use of material dose in various formats for chemical constituents to act on the systems of the body. This method is certainly effective for physical ailments, and scientific measurement, but neglects to address the mental/emotional & spiritual aspects of our being. It also rules out many more toxic plants that do not find their optimum use in such a context.

In this presentation, we will investigate a number of alternative modalities, including aromatherapy, homeopathy, flower essences, and plant spirit work. What they are, what defines and differentiates them, and the basic tenets to which each modality holds. We will then discuss their traditional application, what are their strengths & weaknesses in practical use, and how they can complement each other to result in balanced healing of the physical and spiritual being, as well as greatly extending the value and breadth of application of each herb.

See Bella alongside a stellar line-up of worldwide presenters on a wide range of herbal and occult topics.

Tickets go on sale on the 21st of December 2025 at botanicaobscuraconference.com

*note: Botanica Obscura is a live online conference that can be viewed from any location via internet access.

Limbic Light Podcast:

Hidden truths about poisonous plants -

Interview with Bella Donna

In this fascinating interview with Bella Donna, a fourth generation herbalist, with a passion for poisonous plants, you'll learn a great deal on topics such as -

The hidden benefits of some poisonous plants, in particular, Belladonna
How the true gifts of Belladonna have been suppressed
How modern medicine is using atropine (the major constituent of Belladonna)
Using poisonous plants transdermally
The psycho-active effects of some poisonous plants
The legal restrictions around some of the poisonous plants
What to do if you absorb too much of a poisonous plant
How homeopathy is linked to poisonous plants
How to connect with plants, in esoteric ways
How to approach plants wisely

Plus Bella shares with us a few surprise extras at the end of the interview.

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Sounds of Nature Playlist on YouTube

Herbcraft's newly released Sounds of Nature Playlist is a collection of recordings from locations all around Australia. These locations are selected by virtue of the natural auditory features they hold. Intended for relaxation and sound bathing, as white noise or meditation. Be transported to a different wonderous location with every recording. Our very first recording takes place at Herbcraft HQ, on an early morning in spring. A gathering of wild native birds in the southwest of Western Australia enjoying the first light of the day. Be transported to this serene bushland setting, where the birds are enjoying their natural surroundings... We call it "Bushland Birdsong - Sounds of nature from the sourthwest of Western Australia", and you can find it on our YouTube channel.

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Witches Flying Salve - Datura & Amanita

Herbcraft Flying Witches Salve - Datura & Amanita

Herbcraft's Datura & Amanita Witches Flying Salve is based on recipe's of historical salves from prior to, and around the times of the Witch Trials. According to documents, their purpose was to allow witches to travel to the sabbath and have sex with the devil. Given the phsychotropic nature of the ingredients, it is more likely that this travel was done on the spiritual plane rather than the physical, in the form of lucid dreaming. The functionality of these salves however, is not limited to the spiritual realm. Our salve is also known to relieve nerve and muscle pain, and assist with sleep issues and insomnia.

The salve is produced from organically grown Datura stramonium, from Herbcraft's poison garden, along with organic Amanita muscaria, lovingly wildcrafted from a privately owned pine plantation in Nannup. These ingredients are infused in local olive oil, then fresh beeswax from our very own hives is added to form a rich, thick salve. Essential oils of benzoin & African wormwood complete the salve providing additional spritual properties and glorious earthy aroma.

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Coming soon:

Dark Moon Essences - Aussie Edition

Dark Moon Essences - Aussie Edtion
Australian wildflowers

It's spring in Australia! This time of year we see an incredible abundance of native wildflowers. As Herbcraft is situated on an 8-acre bush reserve in the Southwest of Western Australia, we're in the position of being home to a large number of rare, endangered and unique plant and animal species. As we now find ourselves gaining greater domestic and international interest, we felt the time was right to share our beautiful native plants in the same way we've done with our equally obscure poison plants, as a Dark Moon Essence. Further details to come...

Bellessence is the newest in our line of Dark Moon Essences, all created in the deepest darkness prior to the New Moon. This timing is intended to incorporate the power of this moon phase in supporting those wishing to target trauma, or undertake deep spiritual shadow work.

The essence itself is created with a combination of methods including that used in producing our Poison Plant Flower Essences, followed by homeopathic potentisation, ie. multiple rounds of dilution and succussion. It is a proprietary blend, alchemised into an energetic preparation where none of the original material contents remain, and may be administered in the form of oral drop dosing, as a mist, in juice or water, or may even be incorporated into a topical application.

Bellessence has been created by Herbcraft to support to those who are committed to their spiritual growth, but are consistently hitting walls, feeling hopeless, or drained, and need more energy to continue. It provides support physically, emotionally and spiritually to stay the course, and achieve the desired breakthrough.

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