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September 15, 202116Comments

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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Alchemy

Aromatherapy

Aromatic Recipes

Topical Medicine

June 21, 20210Comments

Hydrosol: Flower Waters for Healing, Beauty, and Enjoyment

What is 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

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Ritual

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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Aromatherapy

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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Alchemy

Aromatherapy

September 23, 20200Comments

Ancient Alchemical Principles Explain The Spiritual Connection of Scent

I don't know about you, but with the fall energies coming in throughout the Northern Hemisphere, I'm feeling that Autumn inspiration once again to journey deeper into the more mystical

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Aromatherapy

Incense Crafting

August 15, 20200Comments

The Trinity of Incense: Healing, Spirit, Pleasure

Many people in the western world think incense is just used to cover up funky odors or bring on a good mood and good smell. Yes these are all truths,

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Aromatherapy

Incense as Medicine

May 26, 20200Comments

Aromatics & Incense for Times of Pandemic

What's the most universal thing people have looked to for thousands of years during times of pandemic and infectious disease outbreak? It's not hand sanitizer or Clorox wipes, though those

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Aromatherapy

Ayurveda

Incense as Medicine

January 30, 20200Comments

The Ancient Indian Philosophy of Aroma & Incense, Part II

In my last blog, The Ancient Indian Philosophy of Aroma & Incense, Part I, I spoke about the beautiful tradition of healing plant smoke, Dhumapana, and the many used of

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Aromatherapy

Ayurveda

Incense as Medicine

January 24, 20200Comments

The Ancient Indian Philosophy of Aroma & Incense, Part I

Ayurveda, The Science of Life You’ve likely heard of the ancient Indian system of healing known as Ayurveda, translated to ‘the Science of Life.’ This 10,000 year old system has withstood

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Aromatherapy

Human/Plant Connection

Incense Crafting

September 30, 20190Comments

Fragrance Testing: Listening To Your Patient’s Inner Aromatherapist

As an aromatherapist and teacher, I often get a lot of questions revolving around how to best match a person with the best possible aromatic botanical remedy for their healing.

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