tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788306.post8607342351137569314..comments2023-10-30T02:45:05.163-07:00Comments on Zenseer's Secret Garden: Back to My Roots...Zenseerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13899878491033523767noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788306.post-41761429680160579102008-05-12T14:28:00.000-07:002008-05-12T14:28:00.000-07:00Yes, I went to the site you listed and the product...Yes, I went to the site you listed and the products they sell are made by Nectarome and you can buy them much cheaper than that. Black cumin seeds are put on bread like sesame seeds. Your profile says you are in California. So am I.Mystery Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050933804542338165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788306.post-15332864995464835172008-05-12T14:21:00.000-07:002008-05-12T14:21:00.000-07:00Amoressence http://www.amoressence.com/ also carri...Amoressence http://www.amoressence.com/ also carries Moroccan products, including the beldi soap.<BR/>I am familiar with rhassoul and argan oil that I use quite often; they both unique to Morocco.<BR/>I haven't tried black cumin seed(as herb or oil) yet though I have a booklet about it, I think it's mostly used in Egypt.<BR/>My father is Tunisia; I was born and raised in France. I've never been to Tunisia unfortunately.<BR/>It is hard to find much about Tunisia since most people are more familiar with Morocco. I believe that there are common medicinal plants used throughout North Africa and sold/traded in markets/souks but I'm sure there are local specificities (just like for food).Zenseerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899878491033523767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788306.post-20634486060931014912008-05-12T10:44:00.000-07:002008-05-12T10:44:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for your rapid reply. I bought b...Thank you so much for your rapid reply. I bought beldi in Morocco when I was there last year. You can purchase it from Nectarome www.nectoarome.com in bulk. I want to know how to make it too, since here in California we have an abundance of olive growers and olive oil makers. It is made from black olives. I make a soap with beldi in it, as well as ghassoul (clay from the Atlas mtns), seaweed, argan oil and black cumin seed oil. You say in your profile that you are part Tunisian. Do you know anything about their herbal tradition? I went on an herbalists tour of Morocco last year (have been there 2 other times as well) and have friends in Tunisia who have invited me to visit. Hope to go soon.<BR/>Best wishesMystery Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050933804542338165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788306.post-12721748412994208812008-05-12T10:16:00.000-07:002008-05-12T10:16:00.000-07:00Thank you for your comment Mystery Ranch, I will c...Thank you for your comment Mystery Ranch, I will check both your website and blog out ;).<BR/><BR/>I know beldi has been used as soap (and even exfoliant with the help of a washcloth) in hammams. I would love to try it (and even better, make some myself) but the few places that I have some to sell some online, make it a little pricey.<BR/><BR/>So far I've used African black soap which I recommend from head to toe ;).Zenseerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899878491033523767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788306.post-28449185882261919072008-05-12T09:52:00.000-07:002008-05-12T09:52:00.000-07:00Oh yes, my emailOh yes, my emailMystery Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050933804542338165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788306.post-32211470262648395772008-05-12T09:51:00.000-07:002008-05-12T09:51:00.000-07:00Loving your website and your philosophy of life. E...Loving your website and your philosophy of life. Everyone is at their right place on their own path. Would love to have your comments (whatever they are) on my website www.wisewomenofthewest.com<BR/>especially my Herbalist and Souk pages. And also of my blog<BR/>www.mysteryranch.blogspot.com<BR/>What do you know about beldi?Mystery Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050933804542338165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788306.post-59716088763950366822008-05-06T10:33:00.000-07:002008-05-06T10:33:00.000-07:00Let me know what you think of a nettle as bed time...Let me know what you think of a nettle as bed time tea...;).<BR/><BR/>I don't usually have trouble sleeping either, but it seems to give me a good and restorative night of sleep.Zenseerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13899878491033523767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31788306.post-74246674969961176932008-05-06T00:31:00.000-07:002008-05-06T00:31:00.000-07:00Absolutely! Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the ti...Absolutely! Couldn't agree more. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tip about nettle tea .. I would never have thought to take it in the evening (not that I have trouble sleeping!)fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02981884152529715475noreply@blogger.com