December 28, 20210Comments

The Many Uses of Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus leaves are more than just koala food. If you’ve ever smelled this plant, the aromatics really stick in your memory – it’s bold, refreshing, vibrant, and opening. After one

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

November 29, 20210Comments

Holiday Spices: Warming, Uplifting Medicines for Cold Winter Months

Bring Warmth To Your Holiday Season With Aromatic Kitchen Spices Fall and winter are the time to get cozy, nourish yourself with warmth, and support your body through the changing seasons. Warming

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Topical Medicine

September 15, 20213Comments

How Carrier Oils Do More Than Just Carry

In the herbal and aromatherapy world, you might often hear the phrase “just use a carrier oil” with no explanation. But what does that mean? Herbalists, aromatherapists, and crafters of

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

June 21, 20210Comments

Hydrosol & Flower Waters for Healing, Beauty, & Enjoyment

What’s in a Hydrosol? Hydrosols, Hydrolats, Flower water, Floral water, there are many names that over time have all come to refer to generally the same botanical product: aromatic and botanical

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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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Recipes

Topical Medicine

January 5, 20210Comments

Preparing Winter Medicine with Tree Saps

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

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Recipes

Topical Medicine

March 3, 20201Comments

Making Poplar Bud Medicine: Harvesting, Infusions, & Salves

As I write this, the snow in the foothills of the Pacific Northwest has vanished, signs of life begin to sprout from the earth, the first blossoms of the year

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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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

The Art of Incense

Topical Medicine

April 25, 20180Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Aromatic Tree Resins, Part II

The aromatic tree resins of the world are some of the most potent healing materials on Earth, used in folk medicine, indigenous medicine, and many of the more established systems

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine