It's Time to Reconnect
to the Heart of Plant Medicine...
Learn the Healing, Aromatic, and Spiritual
Uses of Plants in One Trusted Place
If you love working with aromatic plants—whether through essential oils, herbalism, incense, or handmade remedies—you’ve probably realized something...
Most plant learning feels overwhelming and confusing, putting together scattered bits and pieces:
An herb book here...
An essential oil course there...
A blog post about folklore or incense...
And somehow, it still feels like you're only getting half the picture.
🌿 But what if you didn’t have to piece it all together yourself?
🌿 What if there was one trusted space where you could experience the plants as whole beings—just as ancient traditions intended?
...A personal on-demand library of the whole picture:
vibrant aromatic plant talks & profiles, recipes, folklore, and more!
Welcome to your sanctuary…
The
Aromatic Medicine Garden
Membership
A complete, holistic, and trusted path to deepening your
relationship with aromatic plant medicine.
This is an educational hub where:
✨ Plants come alive through storytelling, history, and sensory experience.
✨ You not only learn clinical facts, but also truly connect with plants on every level: spiritual, emotional, and physical.
✨ History and folklore weave into clinical practice and modern understanding.
✨ You move beyond a “take-this-herb-for-that” approach into true holistic mastery and confidence.
✨ Learning feels “intoxicating” and “addicting,” something you can’t wait to return to.
✨ You connect with the sacred, heart-centered relationship you’ve always wanted with plants.
This is where ancient wisdom meets modern understanding.
"This is the Holy Grail of aromatic plant materia medica!"
- Raquel Birch
Imagine of you could:
🌿 Feel confident in your plant path – no guesswork or overwhelm.
🌿 Immerse yourself in inspiring, expert-led plant talks that bring aromatherapy and herbalism together.
🌿 Experience a holistic understanding of each plant—tapping into physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
🌿 Explore every layer of plant wisdom—folklore, energetics, medicinal uses, recipes, and spiritual gifts—all in one place.
🌿 Transform your practice with multi-sensory learning – you don't just study the plants you love, you experience and embody them.
🌿 Step into a welcoming community where you belong, guided by 2 decades of trusted clinical expertise and personal plant connection.
This is what the Aromatic Medicine Garden offers.
This isn't just a collection of videos—it's a living, breathing space where you deepen your relationship with aromatic plants, embody new skills, and reconnect to ancient plant wisdom.
🌿 What You Get as a Member 🌿
When you join, you'll get instant access to:
🌼 1+ hour Plant Talk Videos – Potent deep dives into the healing, aromatherapeutic, spiritual, and historical gifts of a single aromatic plant (+ 1 new lesson added each month).
🌼 Extensive PDF Plant Monographs – 15–20 pages covering its uses, botany, recipes, folklore, energetics, and more (+ 1 new PDF added each month).
🌼 Live Plant Wisdom Q&A Calls every other month with expert aromatic medicine practitioner and instructor, Erika Galentin
🌼 Core Teachings Library – Foundational video lessons on energetics, body systems, preparation methods, sustainability, sourcing, and aromatic formulation strategies.
🌼 Practical Step-by-Step Recipes – Full tutorial videos and digital guides to create your own aromatic medicines for internal, external, and inhalant use.🌼 Expert Support and Community Access – Ask questions, get feedback, and connect with fellow plant lovers.
Each Monthly Plant Talk Video Includes:
Holistic Healing Traditions
Get a full map of plants from the perspectives of both aromatherapy and herbalism to bring healing and harmony to yourself and others.
Plant Energetics
Learn how plants directly affect the human body, mind, and emotions through their unique energetic effects and qualities.
Various Hands-on Uses
Discover the multitude of ways to use aromatic plants as essential oils, incense, salves, skin care, teas, tinctures, cordials, and much more.
Botany Portraits
Explore each plant from the ground up and learn which parts are most valuable for your intended uses and botanical creations.
Downloadable PDF Plant Profile
With each Plant Talk, you’ll receive a 15–20 page PDF capturing everything from the video—plus extra recipes and insights.
And Much More!
Folklore & History
Get to know the captivating stories, ancient legends, and magical lore that lie behind your favorite aromatic plants.
Aromatic Recipes
Put what you're learning into action with monthly recipes that directly connect you with a plant and its aromas, tastes, and sensations.
In Addition to Your Monthly Plant Talks, You'll Also Get Access To:
The AMG Library of Core Teaching Series
Inside the Aromatic Medicine Garden, we don’t only teach you about the plants
themselves—we also show you how to bring them into your life through a wide
range of time-honored practices and preparations.
Click below to learn more about these practice-expanding series:
🌿 #1 - Foundations of Aromatic Medicine Series
Build a strong, holistic foundation for working with aromatic plants—through tradition, science, and personal connection. This essential series guides you through the deeper principles behind aromatic medicine, helping you expand your skills and work with plants in a truly integrated, meaningful way.
You’ll explore:
🌿 The Middle Path: How aromatic medicine bridges herbalism & aromatherapy for a wholistic approach to healing
🌿 The Art and Science of Smell – Understand the mysteries of scent from both scientific and esoteric perspectives
🌿 Aromatic Preparations – Discover the many forms of working with aromatics: inhaled, ingested, and topical
🌿 Elemental Energetics – Learn the ancient foundations of energetics, elements, and holistic healing systems
🌿 Plant Relationships – Explore practices for building personal, living relationships with the plants you work with
🌿 True Sustainability – Go beyond labels and discover what it really means to source botanicals ethically and responsibly
This series lays the groundwork for a plant practice that is wise, holistic, and deeply rooted in both tradition and living experience.
🌸 Included inside your Aromatic Medicine Garden Membership.
🌿 #2 - The Aromatic Medicine Preparation Tutorials Series
Learn how to create your own aromatic and herbal remedies—simply and beautifully. In this hands-on series, you’ll discover step-by-step how to make a wide range of classic plant preparations at home with easy-to-follow guidance.
You’ll learn how to:
🌿 Make tinctures, herbal vinegars, and glycerites for internal and topical healing
🌿 Create oil infusions and transform them into aromatic medicine salves and balms
🌿 Craft your own fragrant hydrosols using simple kitchen tools
🌿 Brew therapeutic herbal, aromatic teas the traditional way
🌿 Explore honey-based preparations like electuaries, cordials, and honey infusions
These foundational skills will expand your plant practice and empower you to create a full range of healing preparations with aromatic plants.
🌸 Included inside your Aromatic Medicine Garden Membership.
🌿 #3 - Aromatics & the Bodily Systems Series
Explore how aromatic plants support the body’s core systems—physically, emotionally, and energetically. This in-depth series reveals how different aromatic plants can nourish and heal the key systems that sustain overall health and vitality.
You’ll learn how aromatics can:
🌿 Support the respiratory system, easing tension, congestion, and emotional grief
🌿 Strengthen the digestive system, promoting comfort, absorption, gut health, and emotional balance
🌿 Protect and nurture the cardiovascular system, helping to address stress, inflammation, and emotional resilience
🌿 Balance the reproductive system, supporting hormonal health, stress resilience, and overall well-being
🌿 Care for the integumentary system (skin), promoting healing, protection, and vibrant skin health
Deepen your understanding of the body’s needs—and the powerful role aromatic plants can play in holistic healing.
🌸 Included inside your Aromatic Medicine Garden Membership.
"Thank you for your rich, well-organized, cogent, deep-yet-accessible descriptions of these multifaceted subjects ~ what a delight to be learning this way!"
- Diane J
🌿 Plant Wisdom Q&A Sessions
Live Support, Guidance & Community — Every Other Month
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own! Our live Plant Wisdom Q&A Sessions are a supportive space to ask questions and deepen your practice alongside fellow plant lovers.
Whether you’re wondering how to apply something from a Plant Talk, need guidance on dosage, troubleshooting your salve or hydrosol-making process, or clarifying concepts like energetics, or traditional use, these sessions are here to support you and help expand your understanding.
Led by clinical herbalist and aromatherapist Erika Galentin, Executive Director of the American Herbalists Guild, you'll have direct access to experienced, grounded support.
We’re here to walk the path with you, answer your questions, and help you grow with confidence.
Stay Connected Between Calls in Our
🌼 Private Community Space 🌼
Alongside our live Q&A sessions, you’ll have access to our private community space where you can connect with fellow members anytime.
It’s a welcoming, supportive environment where you can:
🌿 Share your aromatic medicine creations and plant stories
🌿 Post photos of your preparations and experiments
🌿 Ask questions and get same-day feedback
🌿 Join in on inspiring conversations and seasonal plant discussions
🌿 Get help from our dedicated Community Ambassadors, who are always around to support you
The Aromatic Medicine Garden Membership is for you if:
The Aromatic Medicine Garden is Currently Closed - But You Can Request Access
Our enrollment officially opens only a few times a year, but if you’d like to join sooner, you can request early access by joining the waitlist.
Your request won’t just go into a black hole—a real person on our team (who actually runs our membership) will review it and get back to you within 2 business days. If we can welcome you in now, you’ll get full access, but you won’t be joining alongside a new cohort.
Join the Waitlist & Request Access
🌿 Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Step Into the Garden
✔️ Finally bring together the whole picture of plants—essential oils, herbal preparations, and holistic healing
✔️ Replace scattered plant research with a single trusted resource grounded in clinical practice, science, and tradition
✔️ Deepen your connection with the plants you love through hands-on, heart-centered learning
✔️ Explore the full spectrum of plant use—essential oils, teas, tinctures, incense, hydrosols, salves, and more
✔️ Learn from an experienced herbalist and aromatherapist with 2 decades of experience who infuses tradition with modern times
✔️ Save time, feel more confident, and experience real growth in your plant path
✔️ Immerse in intoxicating, story-rich plant teachings that stay with you
✔️ Experience the full story of each plant, not just the facts
✔️ Replace overwhelm with clarity and connection
"I have enjoyed every talk that Erika has presented, every video has been informative, uplifting, inspiring as and has given the drive to learn more."
- Deborah R
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: ERIKA GALENTIN, MNIMH, RH
Erika brings over 20+ years of clinical practice and plant-centered teaching experience to the Aromatic Medicine Garden. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the American Herbalists Guild, a position that reflects her leadership and deep-rooted commitment to the field of herbal medicine. With formal training in Herbal Medicine from the University of Wales and Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, combined with her many years of distilling, growing, and making herbal medicine for her company, Sovereignty Herbs, Erika blends modern plant medicine with the art, spirit, and beauty of working directly with plants.
Through her work, Erika helps students reconnect to the living traditions of aromatic medicine—and cultivate personal and professional practices rooted in integrity, knowledge, and true relationship with plants.
Here's What Members Are Saying:
“It's refreshing to find someone with years of practical, personal experience combined with a true appreciation for the research. I've waded through so many disappointing hours of classes over the years that have left me wondering what I was trying to accomplish. Your approach has restored my efforts in a
major way.”
- Dianne P.
"I was blown away by the heart-felt depth of your Frankincense presentation. As a western consumer, I am overwhelmingly grateful for you sharing in-depth like this and helping me to be much more intentional about my buying practices.”
- Christi W.
“I love the clear guidelines and inspirations to set my goals. I joined the AMG for this very reason — to learn more AND put my learning into action. Thank you for so many practical tips and tricks. I really love all the love you put into medicine making. As you said, 'Put the essence of your heart into the medicine.'”
- Cynthia T.
“Shifting to expanded awareness of herbs and matching people with plants is something I only touched on briefly in the 90's, though it wasn't explained as concisely as you have here. Thank you, Erika!”
- Shayote C.
"I was so overcome by the history and folklore that Erika taught in this lesson. I cried for 10 minutes! I have NEVER had a teacher explain and give the history of a subject so wonderfully. Erika, you are a gem. I'm in love with this membership!"
- Nancy T.
“I want to go back and listen to the lessons several times! You inspire me to learn from a different perspective than I have been taught. I'm fascinated! You make everything come alive!"
- Fern B.
“I’m glad to be a part of the Aromatic Medicine Garden, where herbalism meets aromatics all in one place. This is exactly what I was hoping to find to bridge it all. Thanks for making this possible. I’m so excited.”
- Debbie B.
“I love how these teachings are for both herbalism and aromatherapy. This membership offers such a deeper connection to plants when you can see it all. I love the wisdom that's shared on connection to plants as I haven't been able to find that elsewhere.”
- Anna P.
“I appreciated the lengthy talks and quality of information provided on constitutions. You don't hear too much talk on the subject. It is usually mentioned but not in such detail as you have provided.”
- Nicole M.
“So much great information. I will need to watch this again and again!!”
- Kelly P.
“I'm learning so much, even with an aromatherapy background. I love Erika's teachings. She's a joy to
listen to!”
- Kelly P.
“You have really caught my heart with this approach.”
- Nuha A.
“I am really relating to how Erika’s teaches. It is like I am having a conversation with her. I love that you are bringing aromatherapy and herbalism together as one.”
- Kathy T.
"One thing for certain is the expression of Erika’s passion for our plant relatives makes me smile. I applaud her for “drawing the line in the sand” when it comes to stopping the spread of misinformation or rumors relative to herbal medicine."
- Jiibay D.
“You guys nailed it! I feel this is the future of aromatic plant monographs. Thank you for looking at the plants from all necessary angles. This work is so important."
- Jenna J.
"This information just blew me away. Absolutely astounding!"
- Carol Q.
“Oh my, this is exactly the kind of program I’ve been looking for. Looking forward to progressing.”
- Sheri Rose
"I believe what Erika shares here is very relatable to my own beliefs. These tools are so expansive. Great class …"
- Deborah R
The Aromatic Medicine Garden is Currently Closed - But You Can Request Access
Our enrollment officially opens only a few times a year, but if you’d like to join sooner, you can request early access by joining the waitlist.
Your request won’t just go into a black hole—a real person on our team (who actually runs our membership) will review it and get back to you within 2 business days. If we can welcome you in now, you’ll get full access, but you won’t be joining alongside a new cohort.
Join the Waitlist & Request Access
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Is this beginner friendly?
We’ve designed this membership for aromatic plant enthusiasts of all skill levels and backgrounds. Whether you’re a beginner just starting to explore plants - or an experienced herbalist or aromatherapist looking for an archive of trusted plant profiles to accompany your practice - there’s something here for everyone!
Q. Can I ask questions about a plant or its uses?
Yes! Your instructor, Erika Galentin, is available alongside our team to answer any of your questions in our community space! In addition, you can ask your questions every other month on our Live Plant Wisdom Q&A calls.
Q. Do I need any specific materials or ingredients before I get started?
All you need is a reliable internet connection and either a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the online lessons. If you choose to bring a recipe or project to life, then you can find a clear list of the materials that you’ll need for that specific (optional) project within the lesson.
Q. Can I cancel at any time?
Absolutely. Stay as long as you want—the Garden grows with you.
Q. When does the next plant talk release?
New plant talks and core teachings are added monthly—you’ll always have fresh inspiration to explore!
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact us at support@aromaticmedicineschool.com