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Incense as Medicine

Aromatherapy
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Incense as Medicine
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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
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
December 15, 20230Comments

Breathing Easier: Aromatic Plants for Respiratory Health

We often breathe without much thought, until a tickle in our throats or a deep, heavy cough reminds us of our lungs' delicate and vital role in our daily life.
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Incense Crafting
October 17, 20230Comments

Incense: The Original Form of Aromatherapy

The world of holistic healing is a deep ocean of ancient wisdom and practices. Within the treasure chest of wonderful traditional remedies that have been passed down over time, incense
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Incense as Medicine
September 15, 20230Comments

5 Aromatic Plants for Emotional Support

Imagine a world where the fragrance of a flower or the aroma of a plant could whisk away your worries, calm your racing thoughts, and bring a sense of tranquility
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Incense as Medicine
August 10, 20230Comments

Supporting Emotional Health with Aromatic Medicine

Certain aromas can evoke emotional responses and resurface memories, which is a phenomenon many of us have experienced. Maybe you can relate? The smell of freshly baked brownies from the
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Ritual
July 26, 20230Comments

Aromatic Herbs in Grief Support & End-of-Life Care

Death, the inevitable end of our journey, is a universal experience that touches us all. A profound event which leaves us grappling with a myriad of emotions, a profound sense
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Ayurveda
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
June 6, 20231Comments

Are You Prepared For The Looming Health Practitioner Crisis?

Our health is everything to us. When we fall ill, our world slows or stops, concern sets in, and most people look to their health care provider for answers. But
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Ayurveda
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
May 22, 20230Comments

9 Aromatic Plants for Focus & Mental Clarity

In our fast-paced and busy lives, humans are no strangers to mental fatigue, brain fog and a lack of focus.There are many factors which can contribute to these problems, such
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Incense as Medicine
March 29, 20230Comments

Fragrance Oils and Synthetics Exposed

From the fragrant days of cave dwelling, to the glory of the ancient incense and spice routes, to mass-produced, chemical-based, aromatic mimicry, the evolution of humanity’s relationship with scent is
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Incense as Medicine
March 14, 20230Comments

Addressing Stress & Anxiety with Aromatic Medicine & Mindfulness

You can’t treat plants like pills. Too often, aromatherapy is used as a quick fix for our problems, when it doesn’t really work that way. If you have a headache,
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Why do certain aromas hold such power over us? Why Why do certain aromas hold such power over us? Why can a single inhale of Pine, Rose, or Cinnamon instantly transport us across decades, stirring tears or lifting the heart with inexplicable joy? The answer lies in scent’s unique connection to memory and emotion. Unlike other senses, which pass through the thalamus before reaching consciousness, scent travels directly to the olfactory bulb, which links straight to the amygdala and hippocampus, the brain’s centers for emotion and memory. In other words, scent bypasses logic and speaks directly to the heart. This is why certain aromatic plants feel profoundly moving... They're keys that unlock entire worlds of feeling and memory. What scent speaks to you the most? 🌿 ______________ #aroma #aromatherapy #scentmemory #scenttherapy #aromaticplants #aromaticmedicine
One final sneak peek! Here’s what you’ll learn in One final sneak peek! Here’s what you’ll learn in the last 2 modules of The Traditional Incense Crafting Course (continued from the previous post): 🌿 Master the art of crafting your own incense cones using aromatic plants of your choice – for fragrance, medicine, or rituals 🔥 Discover the secrets to making fully burning, solid incense that smells incredible and burns perfectly 🧘‍♂️ Create your own natural, plant-based incense sticks tailored for any intention or purpose 💧 Learn how to properly incorporate essential oils and hydrosols to elevate your incense blends and maximize their therapeutic effects And so much more! Imagine being able to choose the aromatic plants you love and transform them into beautiful incense creations that are entirely your own. Incense that smells just the way you envisioned, burns beautifully, and brings something meaningful into your life and the lives of others. And if you've been dreaming of learning this craft, why spend another year wondering where to begin, struggling with recipes, or putting off something that genuinely inspires you? This could be the beginning of a beautiful lifelong journey with incense, the aromatic arts, and the beautiful plants that give us this craft. This special offer ends SOON – tonight at 10 PM Pacific. Don’t miss out! Get all the program details in our bio link! I truly hope to see you in this year’s course. It would be an honor to work alongside you and guide you on your incense crafting journey. ~ Evan P.S. The $484 worth of free bonus mini-courses and guides disappear at 10pm pst, and the next time course opens, the price will be going up significantly. So this is your best opportunity! #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #BotanicalIncense #IncenseMaking #TraditionalIncense #IncenseCourse #AromaticPlants #NaturalPerfumery #IncenseCones #IncenseSticks #PlantBasedRituals #Herbalism #AromaticMedicine #HandcraftedWithLove
Friendly reminder: Today's the day! Doors to this Friendly reminder: Today's the day! Doors to this year’s Traditional Incense Crafting Course are closing tonight at 10 pm PST! Here's what you'll learn in Modules 3 & 4 (continued from last post): ✨ How to formulate incense for specific intentions & purposes 🌿 Compounding blends for balanced fragrance & fine-tuned aromas 🧪 Creating effective & potent incense using therapeutic formulation techniques 🔥 Making incense for ritual & ceremonial purposes 🌸 Working with raw aromatic materials in formulating & crafting your own loose incense blends 🌳 Learn to incorporate tree resins like Frankincense and Copal, and become skilled at mixing all types of ingredients into powerful & pleasing aromatic creations And SO MUCH more... (What you'll learn continued in the next post) Follow the link in our bio for details (and learn about the amazing bonuses mini-courses and guides offered). 🚨 P.S. You’ve got until 10 PM tonight when this all disappears… 🚨 #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #IncenseMaking #BotanicalIncense #TraditionalIncense #IncenseCourse #IncenseFormulation #AromaticPlants #Frankincense #TreeResins #LooseIncense #Herbalism #PlantBasedRituals #NaturalAromatics
Here’s a sneak peek at what you'll learn in Module Here’s a sneak peek at what you'll learn in Modules 1 & 2 of the Traditional Incense Crafting Course: * The qualities & roles of various botanical ingredients used in incense crafting * How to properly use gums & resins, binders & bases, fragrant hardwoods, & oil-dense botanicals in incense * Step-by-step guides for making incense cones, loose incense, & incense sticks * The story of incense: in-depth cultural exploration of traditional & ritual plant smoke * Histories & traditions of incense as medicine * Aesthetic histories of incense cultures including the Japanese Koh-do incense ceremony And a whole lot more... (More of what you'll learn continued in the next post) Don't miss out on this opportunity, click our bio link! P.S. The Traditional Incense Crafting Course Special Enrollment Closes Tonight at 10 pm PST! After that, the bonuses disappear and the price will be going up! #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #IncenseMaking #BotanicalIncense #TraditionalIncense #IncenseCourse #AromaticPlants #Herbalism #JapaneseIncense #KohDo #PlantBasedLiving #NaturalAromatics #IncenseSticks #IncenseCones
This is it – today’s the final day! The special o This is it – today’s the final day! The special offer to join The Traditional Incense Crafting Course, along with all the free bonuses, ends tonight at 10 PM PST. Don’t miss out – click our bio link for more details. Incense crafting is a time-honored tradition that can elevate your work with plants or take your business to the next level. Tonight, the journey begins for our new students as they set sail into the enchanting world of The Traditional Incense Crafting Course. You don’t want to miss this aromatic adventure. Hope to see you there! ~Evan #incensecrafting #aromaticmedicine #incense #IncenseLovers #aromaticplants #sandalwood #herbalcrafting #aromatherapy
🌿 There's a big difference between following an in 🌿 There's a big difference between following an incense recipe and understanding how to make incense. Think about baking bread. You can follow a recipe and make something tasty. But once you understand how the ingredients work together, you can begin experimenting, making substitutions, and creating something entirely your own from scratch without having to think to hard about it. Incense crafting is much the same! 🔥 Why won't your incense cone stay lit? 🌿 Why does a blend smell beautiful before burning, but completely different once it's lit? 🔥 How can you adjust a formula to produce less smoke or burn more evenly? When you understand the roles of different botanicals, binders, bases, and aromatic ingredients, you can start answering these questions for yourself. And that's when the real creative possibilities open up! After more than 15 years of professionally crafting incense, one of my greatest joys is helping others develop the knowledge and confidence to work independently with these remarkable plants. Whether you're making incense for your home, your herbal or aromatic practice, or even dreaming of starting your own incense business, these are skills you can continue developing for a lifetime. 🌿 My Traditional Incense Crafting Course teaches you the foundations, techniques, and formulation principles to do just that. ⏳ Enrollment closes TOMORROW, October 27, at 10 PM Pacific! Tuition will be higher when enrollment reopens in the future. 👉 Explore the course through the LINK IN BIO! #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #IncenseMaking #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #BotanicalArts
🌿 Ever noticed how incense can smell completely di 🌿 Ever noticed how incense can smell completely different before and after you light it? You might open a jar of fragrant Sandalwood, Frankincense, or a beautiful botanical blend and fall in love with the aroma. But once it's burning, the fragrance changes. Sometimes dramatically! That's because the aroma of a raw botanical isn't necessarily the same as the aroma it produces when heated or burned. Different aromatic compounds evaporate, transform, and break down at different temperatures. And when you're crafting incense, you're not simply combining ingredients that smell beautiful together. You're creating a formula that needs to work beautifully when it's actually burning. 🔥 That's where incense crafting becomes a fascinating art and science! Learning how different botanicals behave, how they interact with one another, and how to balance your ingredients opens up an entirely new world of creative possibilities. It's one of my favorite things to teach. If you'd love to explore this art more deeply, enrollment for my Traditional Incense Crafting Course is open through Tuesday, October 27 at 10 PM Pacific. 🌿 Explore the course here: https://aromaticmedicineschool.com/f/hciws/incense-crafting-course
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