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November 15, 20223Comments

The Benefits of Clary Sage

Clary Sage has been revered for ages for its ability to both nourish and uplift, on a physical, mental, and emotional level. This majestic plant has lovely heart-shaped leaves and

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

August 25, 20224Comments

10 Aromatic Plants for Overcoming Anxiety

The world can feel overwhelming at times – we are still navigating the challenges of a pandemic, the news is filled with tragic events, and life in general can be

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Aromatic Recipes

Plant Profiles

July 11, 20224Comments

The Many Benefits of Lemon Balm

If you have ever had the luxury of smelling fresh Lemon Balm, you know how refreshing it can be. A blend of sweet, Citrus, and Mint, all in one inhale

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

Plant Profiles

Topical Medicine

December 28, 20214Comments

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

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Ritual

December 20, 20216Comments

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,

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Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profiles

Sustainability

October 27, 20214Comments

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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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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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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Aromatic History & Lore

Ayurveda

March 2, 20210Comments

Herbal Smoking as Medicine

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. Now, don’t get me

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Aromatic History & Lore

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Plant Profiles

January 25, 20218Comments

The Medicine & Magic of Pine

Article written by Evan SylliaasenFor 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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