Vitalism is NOT just about Herbalism

October 12, 20220Comments

Vitalism is NOT just about Herbalism

Humans are complex beings – when things become unbalanced internally, the resulting health issues are often complex, too. Holistic medicine is a practice of healing that focuses on the whole

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Ayurveda

Recipes

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September 13, 20220Comments

Aromatic Plants for Oral Care

Plants have been used for ages throughout history for addressing a wide variety of health problems, including oral health support. Before modern dentistry, and still to this day, native and indigenous

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Ayurveda

Recipes

Topical Medicine

August 16, 20220Comments

Cooling Herbs for Summer

In the heat of summer, you can reach for an ice cream to help you cool off temporarily, but the beauty of plants is that they go beyond the gastrointestinal

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

August 2, 20220Comments

8 Must-Know Herbs for First Aid

Herbal plants have many gifts to offer, and aromatic plants offer far more than just a beautiful scent. In fact, there are many powerful aromatic herbs and resins that have

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Ayurveda

Human/Plant Connection

June 2, 20221Comments

Energetics in Plants and People

Have you ever wondered why exactly it is, that an aromatic remedy may work great for you, but not for your neighbor?This is because every person is incredibly unique, and

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February 3, 20224Comments

Relieving Seasonal Depression with Aromatic Medicine

Do the winter days have you feeling blue? Seasonal melancholy can be a big challenge for many people, especially here in the Pacific Northwest where the sun often peeks through an

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic History & Lore

Ayurveda

March 2, 20210Comments

Herbal Smoking as Medicine

Article written by Melissa Szaro 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.

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Ayurveda

Incense as Medicine

May 25, 20190Comments

Incense As Medicine

In addition to their pleasant and uplifting aromas, nearly all aromatic plants used in incense also have medicinal qualities. Whether burned for therapeutic, spiritual, or aesthetic purposes, everyone

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