The Aromatic Medicine Blog

October 1, 20260Comments

From Forests to the Stars: 7 Ways to Find Inspiration for Incense Blending

Have you ever smelled an incense that stopped you mid-step and made you want to know exactly what was in it? Some blends do that — they don't just smell

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Sustainability

September 10, 20260Comments

Sustainable Sourcing of Aromatic Plants: What It Really Means

Have you ever picked up an aromatic material and felt reassured by the words on the label? Wildcrafted. Organic. Ethically sourced. Sustainably harvested. These are words many of us who

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

September 3, 20260Comments

What Makes an Aromatic Truly Exceptional?

Have you ever purchased an aromatic material you were incredibly excited about, only to open the package and feel a little… underwhelmed? Maybe it was a Sandalwood that smelled faint

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic Recipes

August 25, 20260Comments

5 Herbal Mocktails to Sip This Summer

Summer is full of good things: warm sunshine, flourishing plants, long evenings, and, of course, ice-cold drinks. (And no, we’re not talking about beer!) But with busy days, outdoor adventures,

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Herbal Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

August 6, 20260Comments

What Your Favorite Herbs Might Say About You

Why does one person love warming spices like Ginger and Cardamom, while another craves the cooling freshness of Peppermint or Lemon Balm? Why do some people find themselves constantly burning Frankincense,

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic Recipes

Topical Medicine

July 30, 20260Comments

Aromatic Herbs to Cool You Off This Summer (+ DIY Cooling Body Spray Recipe)

Summer is officially heating up! At the start of the season, there's nothing better than getting outside and soaking up every bit of sunshine. It's usually right about now, though

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Person applying oil attar natural perfume to back of hand

Aromatic History & Lore

Natural Perfumery

July 15, 20260Comments

The Ancient History of Natural Perfume

Video features award-winning perfumer & school instructor JK DeLapp Imagine what it was like, thousands of years ago, witnessing it for the first time: raw resin dropped onto hot coals, releasing a

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Natural Perfumery

July 9, 20260Comments

The Ancient Art of Attars Through the Eyes of a Master Perfumer

Most modern perfumes are diluted with alcohol, but traditional attars are in a completely different category. Derived from an Arabic word that translates to "scent,” attars have been crafted for

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

woman's hand lightly touching a fresh lavender plant

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Herbal Medicine

July 2, 20260Comments

4 Science-Backed Scents with Ancient Roots

For thousands of years, plants have been woven into human ritual, medicine, and daily life. Long before laboratories existed, physicians, monks, perfumers, and community healers carefully observed how fragrant plants

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

A woman holds a wooden bowl full of pink roses and rose petals

June 24, 20260Comments

Rose Benefits in Aromatherapy and Herbalism + DIY Rose Cordial Recipe

My love affair with Rose began long before I knew the words "essential oil" or "hydrosol." It began, like so many good love stories do, with a fairy tale. As

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

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