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Lemon Balm Benefits & Herbal Popsicle Recipe for Kids
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
Plant Profiles
August 29, 20240Comments

Lemon Balm Benefits & Herbal Popsicle Recipe for Kids

Picture this: you’ve brewed a lovely cup of Lemon Balm tea, hoping it will help calm your little one before bedtime. You excitedly present it to them, only to be
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Human/Plant Connection
Ritual
February 13, 20240Comments

Exploring the Essence of Self-Love with Aromatic Plants

What would your life look like if you treated yourself with the same kindness you showed to others? As Valentine's Day rolls around again, there tends to be a lot
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Aromatic Recipes
Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Plant Profiles
Sustainability
Topical Medicine
January 24, 20240Comments

Medicine of the Evergreens: Our Greatest Winter Allies

In the heart of winter's icy grip exists a steadfast symbol of endurance and resilience – the magnificent evergreen trees. With autumn behind us, many plants have shed their leaves
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatic Recipes
Topical Medicine
January 5, 20240Comments

Preparing Winter Medicine with Tree Resins

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
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Plant Profiles
December 21, 20230Comments

The Health Benefits of Cinnamon Beyond the Kitchen

Cinnamon, the well-known aromatic spice that infuses warmth and depth into our favorite culinary delights, is much more than just a flavor enhancer. From the cozy aroma of chai tea
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Aromatic Recipes
Ritual
December 5, 20230Comments

The Art of the Herbal Bath

In a world that constantly buzzes with activity and stimulation, finding moments of tranquility and self-care can feel like an out-of-reach luxury. But self-care can be simple, affordable, and accessible.
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Ayurveda
Herbal Medicine
Topical Medicine
November 14, 20230Comments

Fall Self-care Practices to Nourish Body, Mind & Soul

As the air turns crisp, leaves transform into a vibrant tapestry of warm hues and Earth’s critters prepare for the cold – the environment invites us to turn our awareness
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Incense sticks smoldering on table indoors
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
October 9, 20230Comments

Sleep Better Naturally: Aromatic Plants for Restful Sleep

Sound sleep is a key pillar of our well-being, as it restores and rejuvenates our minds, bodies, and senses. However, in the fast-paced world we live in today, sleep-related challenges
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatic Recipes
Ayurveda
Topical Medicine
July 11, 20230Comments

Enhancing Your DIY Beauty Care With Aromatic Plants

When it comes to health and wellness, we often focus intently on what we put in our bodies – but what we put on our bodies can be just as
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
person holding fresh rosemary plant in between their fingers
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Plant Profiles
April 12, 20230Comments

The Many Gifts and Benefits of Rosemary

Rosemary is one of the most commonly used and widely known aromatic plants. Chances are you’ve eaten this herb in food, perhaps on roasted potatoes, or met this plant growing
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What happens when you stop simply following herbal What happens when you stop simply following herbal recipes and start understanding WHY you're making them? 🌿 You gain the confidence to experiment, work with new plants, and choose the preparations that make the most sense for what you're trying to accomplish. And that's exactly what we want our students to walk away with. Here's what Laura B. shared about learning with Erika Galentin: “Erika brings so much knowledge and passion to her teaching. Her lessons have inspired me to experiment more, trust my own abilities, and explore new ways of working with the plants I love.” And Gabriel Morris shared: “This course has completely changed the way I approach aromatic plants. I'm discovering beautiful new possibilities in plants I've worked with for years!” Inside The Art of Aromatic Preparations Course, Erika guides you through seven hands-on lessons covering herbal oils, salves, tinctures, hydrosols, teas, honey extracts, and more. You'll learn not just how to make these preparations, but how to choose ingredients, understand extraction methods, and put those skills to work with the plants you love. Enrollment is $50 off until Tomorrow night at midnight pst! Join for $147 (regularly $197), or choose 2 payments of $77. 🌿 Explore the course through the link in our bio! #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #HerbalPreparations #HerbalMedicine #Aromatherapy #HerbalEducation #MedicinalPlants #HerbalApothecary #PlantMedicine
The sweet, sacred Frankincense resin we know and l The sweet, sacred Frankincense resin we know and love is a rich terpenoid oleoresin harvested from Boswellia trees, a group of about 24 species in the Torchwood family, alongside other aromatic icons like Elemi and Myrrh. Known as “tears” for the way they drip from the bark, these golden drops are the tree’s natural defense system: when injured, the bark releases this resin to seal the wound, protect against infection, and guard against pests. Frankincense is one of the oldest aromatic medicines on the planet. For thousands of years, it has been traded across ancient civilizations and deeply rooted in spiritual practices from Judaism and Hinduism to Christianity and Islam and beyond. Its role in rituals of cleansing and renewal reflects a universal human desire to connect to the sacred. This enduring resin transcends cultural boundaries, offering a sense of balance and grounding that has resonated across generations. Its name comes from the medieval French word franc (“pure”) and the Latin word incensium (“to smoke”), echoing its ancient role as “pure smoke” used for purification, protection, and connection to the divine. Across cultures and religions, the rising smoke of Frankincense has symbolized prayers carried to the heavens and the bridge between the material and spiritual realms. 🔥 Swipe through to explore the aromatic and therapeutic gifts of this sacred resin. ✨ P.S. Our sister company, Higher Mind Incense, carries 5 different species of sustainably sourced Frankincense resin! You can find them at the link in our bio. Incense makes the best holiday gift!
SAME PLANT. DIFFERENT PREPARATIONS. DIFFERENT PURP SAME PLANT. DIFFERENT PREPARATIONS. DIFFERENT PURPOSES. 🌿 Take lavender, for example. Most people know lavender for its beautiful aroma and calming qualities. But depending on how you prepare it, you can work with this plant in very different ways. 🌿 Lavender-infused oil: Massage into tired muscles, use in body care, or turn into a soothing herbal salve. 🌿 Lavender tincture: Traditionally used to help ease nervous tension, mild stress, and restlessness. 🌿 Lavender hydrosol: A gentle aromatic water that can be used as a refreshing facial mist or incorporated into skincare preparations. Three preparations from the same plant, each extracting and delivering different constituents in different ways. And that's one of the most important things to understand about herbal medicine-making. It's not just about knowing which plants to use. It's about knowing how to prepare them, and why. When you understand the principles behind different extraction methods, you're no longer limited to following recipes. You can start making informed decisions about which preparations best suit your needs. This is exactly what we're teaching inside The Art of Aromatic Preparations Course, with clinical herbalist and aromatherapist Erika Galentin. Across seven hands-on video lessons, you'll learn to make herbal oils, salves, tinctures, hydrosols, teas, herbal honeys, and more, using accessible tools and ingredients. Enrollment is currently $50 off through November 17. Explore the course through the link in our bio! #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #HerbalMedicine #HerbalPreparations #Lavender #HerbalEducation #Aromatherapy #HerbalApothecary #MedicinalPlants #PlantMedicine
🌿 THE ART OF AROMATIC PREPARATIONS COURSE — ENROLL 🌿 THE ART OF AROMATIC PREPARATIONS COURSE — ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! Our online course is now available at a special price for one week! Join clinical herbalist and aromatherapist Erika Galentin as she guides you through the traditional art of making herbal preparations, from infused oils and salves to tinctures, hydrosols, herbal honeys, and more. Through 7 in-depth video lessons, you'll learn how to create 6 foundational types of herbal preparations, using simple ingredients and equipment you may already have in your kitchen. But this course goes beyond simply following recipes. You'll learn the methods behind each preparation, how different techniques extract different plant constituents, how to choose the right preparation for the plants you're working with, and nearly 2 decades of expert tips and tricks. Whether you're an aromatherapist looking to expand beyond essential oils, an herbal enthusiast building your home apothecary, or someone who wants to make beautiful botanical products and handmade gifts, these are skills you can return to for years. 🌿 SPECIAL ENROLLMENT OFFER For the next 8 days, we're taking $50 off tuition! Regular price: $197 Your price: $147 And for the first time ever, we're offering a payment plan of 2 payments of $77! Ends November 17. 👉 Visit the link in our bio to explore the course and enroll! #AromaticMedicine #HerbalMedicineMaking #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #HerbalRemedies #HerbalEducation #HerbalMedicine
How many different ways can you work with a single How many different ways can you work with a single plant? 🌿 Take Chamomile, for example. You could steep the flowers into a fragrant herbal tea, infuse them into oil for skincare, turn that oil into a soothing salve, make an herbal tincture, prepare a honey extract, or even distill a delicate aromatic hydrosol. Six different preparations from one familiar plant. And each one offers something a little different. This is one of the things I love about traditional aromatic medicine. Essential oils are only one part of the picture. When we learn how to work with plants through different preparations, we begin to understand them in new ways. We discover different constituents, different applications, and new possibilities for bringing these plants into our everyday lives. And you don't need a fancy laboratory or expensive equipment to get started. Many of these preparations can be made right in your own kitchen. Tomorrow, we're sharing a special opportunity to learn six foundational types of herbal preparations through our Art of Aromatic Preparations Mini-Course, taught by Erika Galentin. If you've been wanting to expand your herbal skills beyond essential oils, keep an eye out tomorrow! 🌿
Imagine walking into your garden, gathering a hand Imagine walking into your garden, gathering a handful of herbs, and turning them into something beautiful with your own hands. 🌿 A fragrant herbal oil. A soothing botanical salve. A jar of herb-infused honey. Or a bundle of aromatic herbs to dry and enjoy throughout the winter. These are things you can make right in your own kitchen, often with plants you already have growing around you. Rosemary, Lavender, Calendula, Chamomile, and so many others. And if you don't have a garden, a visit to your local herb shop can be just as good a place to start. For generations, people have gathered, dried, infused, and preserved plants to create useful preparations for their homes and families. Somewhere along the way, many of us became more accustomed to buying these things than making them ourselves. But the skills haven't disappeared. You can still learn to make beautiful herbal preparations from simple ingredients, without an elaborate laboratory or a cabinet full of expensive equipment. And once you learn how, an ordinary handful of herbs starts to look a little different. The next time you're out in your garden, take another look at the plants growing around you. There's so much you can create with a handful of herbs, a few simple ingredients, and the knowledge of how to bring them together. #Herbalism #AromaticMedicine #HerbalPreparations #HomeApothecary #HerbalEducation #MedicinalPlants #HerbalCrafting #BotanicalMedicine
Have you ever wondered where the aroma of Vetiver Have you ever wondered where the aroma of Vetiver comes from? 🌿 Vetiver is often referred to as the “Fragrance of the Soil” because of its earthy, woody scent profile. This aromatic grass, native to India, possesses a distinctive aroma reminiscent of damp earth, roots, and freshly turned soil. Its fragrance is rich, smoky, slightly sweet, and deeply grounding. The nickname “Fragrance of the Soil” captures Vetiver's unique aroma, which comes from the fragrant compounds found in its roots, growing deep beneath the earth. Vetiver has an extensive root system, and the plants are often grown for erosion control and bioremediation. When the roots are harvested for essential oil production, the grasses are traditionally repurposed by local communities, woven into cooling shades, roof thatching, window screens, blinds, and hand fans. These fragrant shades are regularly doused with water, helping transform hot, scorching summer air into cool, moist, aromatic breezes. Pretty incredible, isn't it? Vetiver's earthy fragrance has also made it a prized ingredient in perfumery for centuries, where it adds depth, complexity, and a sense of connection to the natural world. Its ability to evoke a sense of rootedness and stability has earned it a special place in the world of natural perfumery. Swipe through to discover why Vetiver is so much more than a fragrance. #Vetiver #VetiveriaZizanioides #ChrysopogonZizanioides #AromaticMedicine #NaturalPerfumery #BotanicalPerfumery #Herbalism #AromaticPlants #PlantEducation #SustainableBotanicals
NOT EVERY PLANT GIVES UP ITS MEDICINE THE SAME WAY NOT EVERY PLANT GIVES UP ITS MEDICINE THE SAME WAY. 🌿 You can take the exact same plant and prepare it three different ways, and end up with three very different herbal preparations. A tea. A tincture. An infused oil. Each preparation draws out different constituents from the plant, depending on their solubility, the solvent being used, and the method of extraction. Some constituents dissolve readily in water. Others are better extracted with alcohol or oil. Some require heat, while others are sensitive to it. And certain aromatic compounds can be lost during preparation if we're not paying attention. This is why understanding how to prepare plants is just as important as knowing which plants to work with. It's also why traditional herbalists developed so many different preparations over the centuries. They weren't simply making things in different forms for convenience. They were learning how to work with the unique properties of each plant. The preparation changes what you're working with. This is a pretty important distinction when we're making herbal medicine. What's your favorite way to prepare plants these days? Teas, tinctures, infused oils, salves, hydrosols, or something else? #HerbalMedicine #Herbalism #PlantMedicine #HerbalPreparations #AromaticMedicine #TraditionalHerbalism
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