September 15, 20211Comments

How Carrier Oils Do More Than Just Carry

In the herbal and aromatherapy world, you might often hear the phrase “just use a carrier oil” with no explanation. But what does that mean? Herbalists, aromatherapists, and crafters of

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Aromatic History & Lore

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

July 19, 20210Comments

Smudging: An Issue of Ethics and Sustainability

Have you ever scrolled past a social media ad with an image of someone burning a smudge stick of White Sage with the caption reading something like, “Say Bye-Bye to

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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