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

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Sustainability

April 14, 20221Comments

13 Aromatic Plants You Can Easily Grow at Home

Have you thought about growing a garden this spring? Now is a great time to start preparing!Whether you're a complete beginner, or a master in aromatic medicine making, there is

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Human/Plant Connection

Sustainability

November 22, 202115Comments

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

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

April 5, 20210Comments

Speaking the Language of Plants

Can You Communicate With Plants?There are many ways you can learn about plants. But there are also many ways you can learn from plants. Learning about plants through books and

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

July 23, 20200Comments

The Importance of Bio-regional Aromatic Medicine

So often today people rely on books and websites to learn information about plants and healing, which is totally fine. But when people limit themselves to these modes of learning,

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Human/Plant Connection

The Art of Incense

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.

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine