Are crystals and herbs really “demonic”?
What You Were Probably Taught
You might have heard that crystals store dark energy and herbs are gateways to witchcraft.
The Historical Context
Earth-based remedies predate modern pharmaceuticals. Suppressing them concentrated power within institutions that could charge for care.
Why It’s Safe to Be Curious
Minerals and plants affect us because of measurable properties—texture, scent, phytochemicals—not because they host spirits.
A Simple First Step
Hold a stone you found on a walk. Notice its temperature, weight, and the story you tell about it.
Who Benefits From Your Fear?
Industries that profit when you distrust slow, accessible remedies. Curiosity invites you to co-regulate with the natural world.
Research & Further Reading
Plant and mineral properties have measurable effects:
- Effects of Aromatherapy on Anxiety - Meta-analysis showing how scent molecules affect mood and stress response (Hines et al., 2020)
- Major Phytochemicals: Health Benefits - Active compounds in plants and their effects (Teng & Cross, 2023)
- Herbal Extracts and Brain Function - How plant compounds affect nervous system function (Kennedy & Wightman, 2011)
- Essential Oils and the Nervous System - Scoping review of effects on CNS (Kumar et al., 2023)
- Aromatherapy and Autonomic Nervous System - How scent affects physiological regulation (Chang & Shen, 2011)