The Philippines are a nation which consists of over 7,000 islands, each of which has a unique and substantial history, and each of which has bookshelves of stories to tell. The mystical island of Siquijor, home to the Old Enchanted Balete Tree, is no exception. In fact, it is an island with one of the most distinctive reputations  amongst the others: a reputation of mysticism, healing, and magic . For more on Siquijor, click here . Rooted deep within its spellbinding soil is

Across the world, many communities tap into the natural world around them, using plants and their properties not only for sustenance and fuel for the body, but also for spiritual guidance and growth. Meet Silene Capensis, one of the natural world's many wonders. Also known as African Dream Root, this plant is used in shamanic ceremonies in the Eastern cape province in the south of Africa by the Xhosa tribe, and has been for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Interestingly