How to Boost Your Winter Immunity

January 24, 20221Comments

How to Boost Your Winter Immunity

Have you ever wondered, what does it really mean to be healthy? And why do we get sick in the first place? Winter season, though beautiful and cozy, can sometimes bring

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Recipes

January 18, 20222Comments

A Rescue Remedy During Flu Season: Herbal Steaming

Now is a great time to prepare for the cold and flu season by stocking up your herbal apothecary and strengthening your medicinal plant knowledge. That way, you’ll be ready

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

Plant Profile

Topical Medicine

December 28, 20210Comments

The Many Uses of Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus leaves are more than just koala food. If you’ve ever smelled this plant, the aromatics really stick in your memory – it’s bold, refreshing, vibrant, and opening. After one

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Ritual

December 20, 20212Comments

10 Ancient Medicinal Plants in the Bible

Did you know there are more than 10 aromatic plants mentioned in the Bible?As the holiday season unfolds, you may be putting up a Christmas tree in your living room,

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

November 29, 20210Comments

Holiday Spices: Warming, Uplifting Medicines for Cold Winter Months

Bring Warmth To Your Holiday Season With Aromatic Kitchen Spices Fall and winter are the time to get cozy, nourish yourself with warmth, and support your body through the changing seasons. Warming

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Human/Plant Connection

Sustainability

November 22, 202113Comments

Being A Conscious Essential Oil Consumer – Resist the EO Marketers!

This holiday time of year, there are great deals everywhere and multi-level marketing networks working overtime to sell essential oils. Don’t get me wrong – essential oils are amazing aromatic

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profile

Sustainability

October 27, 20211Comments

Saving Spikenard: The Sustainability Struggle

Some might say that the words sustainable and essential oil can never be in the same sentence. Essential oils have dynamic health benefits, however, they’re also resource-intensive products. Hundreds to

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Aromatherapy

The Art of Incense

October 19, 202111Comments

3 Virtually Smokeless Ways to Burn Incense

We’ve all been taught that smoke is bad for us. But what about incense smoke? The idea that all smoke is bad is a modern misconception. Incense is the original

by Melissa Szaro

Aromatherapy

Topical Medicine

September 15, 20213Comments

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic History & Lore

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

Sustainability

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

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