June 21, 20210Comments

Hydrosol & Flower Waters for Healing, Beauty, & Enjoyment

What’s in a Hydrosol? Hydrosols, Hydrolats, Flower water, Floral water, there are many names that over time have all come to refer to generally the same botanical product: aromatic and botanical

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Ritual

Topical Medicine

April 10, 20210Comments

Aphrodisiacs – More Than Just Sexy

Aphrodisiacs have a strong reputation for influencing our sexual desires. While this may be true, they can do so much more for you! Herbal aphrodisiacs also support our sexual health, self-love, and

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Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

April 5, 20210Comments

Speaking the Language of Plants

By Melissa Szaro Can You Communicate With Plants?There are many ways you can learn about plants. But there are also many ways you can learn from plants. Learning about plants through

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Aromatic History & Lore

March 21, 20210Comments

The Spirit of Aroma & The Sacred Sense of Smell

The other night I had a super weird thing happen between my dream life and waking life that was the inspiration for this blog. In my dream I was smelling

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Ayurveda

March 2, 20210Comments

Herbal Smoking as Medicine

Article written by Melissa Szaro You might never have thought that smoking can actually have positive effects on your health, but this may be the case, depending on what you’re smoking.

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Plant Profile

January 25, 20210Comments

The Medicine & Magic of Pine

Article written by Evan Sylliaasen For ages, humans across the Earth have maintained a special and magical relationship with evergreen trees of all kinds. The multifaceted wisdom in their growth patterns,

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Topical Medicine

January 5, 20210Comments

Preparing Winter Medicine with Tree Saps

Guest Article Written By Dan Riegler, founder of Apothecary's Garden As we enter another winter here in the Northern hemisphere questions about chest rubs, cough and cold syrups, salves and liniments for

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Aromatic History & Lore

December 20, 20200Comments

Holiday Smells: Aromatic Traditions from Winters Past

Fresh cut Pine and Spruce trees, Cedar boughs, pots of evergreen needles steaming on the wood stove. Aromas of Cinnamon and Clove rising from the oven. Orange peel and Star

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Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

October 22, 20200Comments

What’s Missing in Most Modern Aromatic & Herbal Practices

Somehow humanity has gotten stuck in a downward spiral of surrounding ourselves more and more with chemicals. They're in our food system, beauty products, healthcare, and just about everything

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Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

October 14, 20200Comments

Harvesting Your Own Aromatic Plants Along with the Seasons

In my recent vlog post I talked about the importance of Bio-regional Aromatic Medicine and connecting with and learning about your own local aromatic plants growing around where you live.

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