I often get a lot of questions revolving around how to best match a person with the best possible aromatic botanical remedy for their healing. There are various methods for choosing a list botanical candidates for this, though one aspect of the process that often gets left out that should be at the top of every aromatherapy school’s curriculum list is Fragrance Testing.... [Read More]

What’s the most universal thing people have looked to for thousands of years during times of pandemic and infectious disease outbreak? For ages incense and aromatic plants have been used as immune system support, air purification, symptom control when people do get sick, stress and anxiety management, and for spiritual and ritual nourishment during times of pandemic..... [Read More]

Poplar buds make an effective infused medicinal oil, can be incorporated into a healing salve, are used in incense, and can even be ingested as tea or oil. They smell very sweet and resinous and can even be incorporated into perfumery. Many know these buds by another name, Balm of Gilead, though this name is shared with a much older source of the Biblical resin from Commiphora species.... [Read More]

• Herbal-Minded Holiday Gift Guide - The holiday season has arrived, and this is often a time when we think of giving something special to those we love and care for. However, the idea of picking out a gift can be overwhelming. That’s why this year we… Read More
• The Benefits of Clary Sage - Clary Sage has been revered for ages for its ability to both nourish and uplift, on a physical, mental, and emotional level. This majestic plant has lovely heart-shaped leaves and beautiful flowers that range from purple to bluish-pink and sometimes… Read More
• Vitalism is NOT just about Herbalism - Humans are complex beings – when things become unbalanced internally, the resulting health issues are often complex, too. Holistic medicine is a practice of healing that focuses on the whole person, rather than just their symptoms. Just as there are… Read More