Magic Forest
Cedar cones from Siberia, wild-harvested herbal teas from the Ural mountains, Palo Santo wood from Ecuador. 48 products — nature's pharmacy and forest craft supplies in one collection.
The Magic Forest collection brings together four distinct types of wild and cultivated forest products: herbal teas hand-harvested from Ural meadows and forests, Siberian cones collected at our northern nurseries, Palo Santo incense wood sustainably sourced from Ecuador, and dried forest fruits with documented ethnobotanical use across Russia and Eastern Europe.
Ivan tea (fermented fireweed, Epilobium angustifolium) is the centrepiece of the herbal range — a traditionally fermented drink containing vitamin C at concentrations 3 times higher than citrus, alongside iron, manganese, and the full spectrum of Ural meadow polyphenols. Twenty-seven herb varieties in the collection span culinary herbs (thyme, oregano, sage), medicinal plants (echinacea, yarrow, goldenrod), and rare wild-harvested species including goldenrod and tansy.
Siberian cedar cones (Pinus sibirica) ripen over 14–18 months before harvest. Our nursery in northern Russia collects cones from trees aged 20–80 years, after natural seed maturation — ensuring the nuts are fully developed. The Palo Santo sticks come exclusively from naturally fallen Bursera graveolens wood in Ecuador: no live trees are cut for production.
The cone collection covers six species from northern Siberia: Pinus sibirica (cedar with edible nuts), Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine), Abies sibirica (fir), Picea pungens (blue spruce), and alder with oak acorn caps — all collected dry and clean for craft, decoration, and propagation. Each species has a distinct cone morphology; see the FAQ below for guidance on telling them apart.
All herbal teas in this collection are dried at low temperature (35–40°C) to preserve volatile essential oils and active compounds. The fermented Ivan tea (MF2) is processed using traditional Ural granulation — a slow fermentation method that deepens flavour and increases bioavailability of polyphenols compared to simple air-dried fireweed. About our collection →
Four product categories
Herbal Teas
Wild-harvested from Ural forests and meadows. Ivan tea, thyme, chamomile, echinacea, sage, lavender and 21 more. Each pack 50g, dried at 35–40°C.
Forest Cones
Cedar (with edible nuts), pine, fir, blue spruce cones plus alder cones and oak acorn caps. Collected in Siberia and northern Russia. Suits crafts, Christmas decor, and propagation.
Palo Santo
Premium Bursera graveolens from Ecuador — incense sticks (1 to 100g packs) and steam-distilled essential oil (1ml, 3ml, 5ml). All from naturally fallen wood only.
Dried Forest Fruits
Wild rose hips (Rosa canina, 100g), hawthorn berries (Crataegus, 100g), dried globeflower (Trollius europaeus) and polypore mushroom (Fomitopsis pinicola, 50g).
How to use — quick reference
Brewing Ural herbal teas
Use 1 teaspoon (2–3g) per 200ml of water heated to 85–90°C. Steep for 5–7 minutes — longer for medicinal use, shorter for a delicate flavour. Ivan tea (fireweed) can be re-brewed 2–3 times from the same leaves. Chamomile and lavender suit 75–80°C water to avoid bitterness. Do not boil medicinal herbs directly; pour hot water over the dried plant and cover while steeping.
Burning Palo Santo sticks
Hold the stick at a 45° angle, light the tip, and allow it to catch flame for 20–30 seconds. Blow out the flame — the stick will smolder and release fragrant smoke for several minutes. Extinguish in a fireproof dish. A single stick of 5–8g (MF39) typically lasts 2–3 uses. Use in a well-ventilated room. Store sticks in a dry environment away from direct sunlight to preserve the resin concentration.
Using Palo Santo essential oil
Add 3–5 drops of oil per 100ml of water in an ultrasonic diffuser. For topical use, dilute to a maximum 2% concentration in a carrier oil (1ml oil per 50ml base). Do not apply undiluted to skin. The oil retains its aromatic profile for 2–3 years from opening if stored in a dark, cool location. The 1ml bottle (MF44) contains approximately 20–25 drops.
Using forest cones for crafts
All cones arrive dry and clean, suitable for immediate use. For Christmas wreaths, the closed pine cones (MF29) retain their shape best under heat from hot-glue guns. Cedar cones (MF30, MF53, MF58) are significantly heavier and more fragrant than pine — use as centrepieces or standalone decoration. Alder cones (MF61, 30 pcs) and acorn caps (MF60, 20 pcs) suit fine detail work, jewellery, and miniature arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
The Magic Forest collection contains 48 products across four categories: wild-harvested Siberian herbal teas (27 varieties including Ivan tea, thyme, echinacea, chamomile), Siberian forest cones (cedar, pine, fir, blue spruce — 9 types), Palo Santo incense sticks and essential oils from Ecuador (8 products), and dried forest fruits such as rose hips and hawthorn berries (4 products). All items are dispatched within 2–3 business days worldwide.
Ivan tea is a traditional Russian drink made from fermented and dried leaves of Epilobium angustifolium (fireweed), a plant that grows abundantly across the Ural mountains. It contains vitamin C at levels 3 times higher than citrus, plus iron, manganese, and pyrogallol tannins. Brew 1 teaspoon (2–3g) per 200ml of water at 85–90°C for 5–7 minutes. Unlike black tea, it contains no caffeine and can be re-brewed 2–3 times from the same leaves.
Yes. The Siberian cedar cones in the Magic Forest collection (MF30, MF53, MF58) are sold with the nuts inside — they are genuine Pinus sibirica cones harvested from nurseries in northern Russia. Siberian cedar cones take 14–18 months to ripen on the tree before harvest. The nuts are edible and nutritionally dense. Smaller packs (MF30, 10 pcs) are suited for tasting; the larger pack (MF58) is suitable for culinary use or propagation.
Palo Santo sticks (MF39–MF43) are raw segments of Bursera graveolens wood from Ecuador — burned directly for 20–30 seconds then extinguished so the smoldering wood releases aromatic smoke. The essential oil (MF44–MF46) is a steam-distilled concentrate: 1ml of oil contains approximately 20–25 drops and is equivalent in aroma intensity to roughly 10–15 sticks. Sticks are used for space clearing and meditation; oil is added to diffusers, carrier oils for topical use, or diluted in water sprays. Both come from the same sustainably harvested source in Ecuador.
Yes — the pine cones (MF28, MF29), fir cones (MF27), blue spruce cones (MF37), alder cones (MF61), and oak acorn caps (MF60) are all collected specifically for craft and decoration use. They are dried and clean, collected from nurseries in northern Russia and Siberia. Each pack contains 10–30 pieces. Closed pine cones (MF29) retain their shape under heat and are particularly suited for wreath-making and Christmas arrangements.
Echinacea purpurea (MF15) is the most studied herb in the collection for immune function, with clinical trials showing reduced cold duration by 1–4 days at doses of 300–500mg dry herb per day. Rosehip (MF33) provides approximately 430mg of vitamin C per 100g dry weight — among the highest of any plant. Yarrow (MF12, Achillea millefolium) and goldenrod (MF16, Solidago virgaurea) have traditional use in Ural ethnomedicine for respiratory support. All herbs in this collection are wild-harvested or nursery-grown without pesticides.
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