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

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Ritual

December 20, 20212Comments

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

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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Ritual

Topical Medicine

April 10, 20210Comments

Aphrodisiacs – More Than Just Sexy

Aphrodisiacs have a strong reputation for influencing our sexual desires. While this may be true, they can do so much more for you! Herbal aphrodisiacs also support our sexual health, self-love, and

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Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

April 5, 20210Comments

Speaking the Language of Plants

By Melissa Szaro 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

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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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Ritual

The Art of Incense

April 6, 20190Comments

The Renowned Japanese Koh-do Incense Ceremony

When you hear the term, “Listening to Incense,” what comes to mind? Perhaps you imagine putting your ear up to morsels of resin incense melting and sizzling on a hot

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Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profile

Ritual

Topical Medicine

January 1, 20190Comments

Balm of Gilead, Comfort for the Soul

Considered to be among the most sacred of herbs throughout many ancient Eastern cultures, the renown Balm of Gilead was once used in various forms of holy incense and anointing

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