Plant Offerings
ETHIOPIAN HEIRLOOM (AXUM)
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PLUM OG
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AFE NEGUS
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TEJ
Mission
The Healing of the Nations curates, breeds and cultivates high quality-small batch cannabis and on brand apparel true to self. A respected and preserved landrace from Ethiopia's northern highlands is at the foundation upon which The Healing of the Nations plant offerings are built. These ancient heirloom varietals are uniquely composed and provide a heightened spiritual and genetic platform for the new creations manifesting today. Born in prayer and intention, the original seed stock comes by way of the historic and holy towns of Axum and Lalibela.
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While years of focused work and collective effort have gone into the preservation of these medicinally and culturally significant heirlooms, and similarly towards the creation of new varietals; the seeds passed on to us in these communities are at the foundation of the essence of this work. As such, it remains our commitment that Ethiopia share equally in any and all fruits that come from these efforts. Fifty percent of proceeds from heirloom related work will continue to go towards partnerships with our brothers and sisters in locally based efforts focused on the care and progress of the people.
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Uniting the spiritual plants of old with the best of modern day High Grade can only help to unlock diverse terpene and cannabinoid profiles with great potential for advancements in multiple fields.
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Spiritually, Medicinally, Emotionally, Industrially and Economically, this plant is for the healing of the nations.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the birthplace of humanity, land of origins and cradle of civilization. She has a rich, royal and diverse history stretching back thousands of years into antiquity. Her story is that of kings and queens, faith, unity, perseverance, and greatness. It is a story uniquely her own, built on both ancient and modern knowledge. Ethiopia is one of the world's first Christian nations, having never been colonized, and is home to numerous plants and animals that are distinct to the region.
The Ethiopian heirloom variety is not just a plant. She is more than a flavor, more than a high, beyond all hype and more than meets the eye. She is a part of the living historical, spiritual, and cultural heritage of Ethiopia, and of humanity as a whole.
Although traditionally kept out of the eyes of the public, the roots of this plants presence run deep in Ethiopia's history. Evidence of cannabis resin found in smoking pipes dating back to the 13th century was discovered near Lalibela Cave in the north of the country. There are monastic paintings over a thousand years old hidden in the highlands that appear to depict the image of a cannabis leaf as well. According to numerous elders, landrace herb has a long-standing history of spiritual use in and around monasteries throughout Ethiopia.
As with other regions around the globe, the plant has become increasingly widespread and interbred in Ethiopia in recent decades, making it less common to find native varieties.
Today most cannabis in Ethiopia is hybridized with higher levels of THC and more complex in genetic makeup than the traditional landraces. This reality is not specifically unique to Ethiopia, as original heirloom varieties are often quickly replaced by new and more popular cultivars, resulting in the potentially permanent loss of genetic diversity. The loss of these genetics can be attributed to a variety of factors beyond our own ignorance, including industrial agriculture, government eradication efforts, land disputes, war, and environmental factors. These are issues unfortunately not unfamiliar to Ethiopia.
Our hearts and prayers are with the Ethiopian people during this time. As part of the country's collective resource and history, the plants protection and preservation for future generations is of paramount importance. Currently it is difficult and unsafe to undertake preservation and breeding work within Ethiopia.
While small batches of cured flower are released for seasonal tastings and pop up events, clones nor seeds of this rare variety have ever been made available to the public.
Current Projects
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Previous Projects
(Lalibela, Ethiopia)
Although the famous rock hewn churches were left untouched by the recent war, many businesses and centers including the airport, agricultural land and local schools were looted and heavily damaged. Through a partnership with our brothers in the community, we chose to commit a series of funding from heirloom related work that was put to use for classroom improvements and revitalizations at local primary schools in Lalibela, Ethiopia.
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Previous Projects
(Lalibela, Ethiopia)
This land was leased, prepared, tilled and sowed by the community to serve as an additional source of income and nourishment at a time when food items were starting to become scarce and steadily rising in cost due to the recent conflict. As part of our ongoing partnership with our brother from the community, proceeds from The Healing of the Nations went towards the establishment of the garden that was to be an environment for teaching and learning, a place to build and strengthen skill sets. Before the crops had a chance to yield, however, the land and surrounding area became part of the battlegrounds when the fighting came to the doorsteps of Lalibela in August of 2021.
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Previous Projects
(Hawizen, Ethiopia)
