Unlock the Healing Secrets of Ancient Aromatic Medicine

Materia Aromatica an
Aromatic Medicine ebook

Learn the ancient traditions behind 
medicinal incense, ritual plant smoke, and divine aroma.

Incense is far more than a pleasant aroma; it’s one of the oldest forms of medicine and ritual on Earth. From spiritual ceremonies to therapeutic rituals, incense has been used for centuries to heal, protect, and connect us to the divine. This ebook explores its many traditional and modern-day applications.

This rare book offers

  • A foundational understanding of incense in its countless uses across cultures
  • In depth monographs of aromatic plants used as incense, offered nowhere else.
  • Practical insights into how incense can support healing, ceremony, and pleasure

Why Incense Matters

Incense is a powerful and respected healing modality in many traditions— from Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine to Indigenous and shamanic cultures. But how many materia medicas, or herbal and aromatherapy books cover the therapeutic uses of aromatic plants in the form of incense?

For years I scoured countless herbal and essential oil references looking for practical documentation, not just on incense burning, but on the broader incense purposes of using herbs and resins for healing...

...but would only stumble across brief mentions.

That's because most of this ancient knowledge is often guarded, passed down experientially through generations,

and rarely written in English.

Which is why after a decade of researching, experiencing, and studying many incense cultures and healing

smoke traditions around the world...

I now present to you...

Materia Aromatica

An In-Depth Guide to the Traditional, Ritual, Aesthetic, and Medicinal Uses of Incense Plants

By Evan Sylliaasen

Founder of Higher Mind Incense &

The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine

Unlike most books of medicinal plants that focus solely on teas, tinctures, or essential oils, Materia Aromatica is the only digital resource dedicated entirely to the incense plant traditions across the world.

What You’ll Learn in This Book

The therapeutic and ritual uses of renowned incense plants like Agarwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Balm of Gilead, Dragon's Blood, Palo Santo, Sandalwood, Copal, and much more.

How to wild-harvest local aromatic plants respectfully and responsibly. And a guide on sourcing natural, sustainable, and organic aromatic plants and incense herbs.

How to incorporate incense and aromatic plants into your personal or spiritual practice, personal healing journey or meditative practice, or a professional healing practice.


Who This Book Is For

  • Healers and herbalists looking to deepen their practice
  • Spiritual seekers drawn to ancient ritual and earth-based traditions
  • Aromatherapists wanting to explore smoke-based healing
  • Anyone curious about the power of plants, scent, and sacred ceremony

    • About The Author

    Evan Sylliaasen began his journey with incense in high school, drawn to its beauty, ritual, and healing power. After studying herbalism, aromatherapy, Ayurveda, and Western Alchemy, he founded Higher Mind Incense in 2011 and later the Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine to share the ancient art of incense and aromatic healing.

    Through his teachings, Evan helps others reconnect with nature, explore the wisdom of scent, and craft their own healing blends. He lives on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula with his wife and sons, where he spends his time foraging, hiking, and exploring the gifts of the natural world.

    This is 100 Pages of Priceless Information and Traditional Wisdom!

    Materia Aromatica is the most in-depth and professional guide to the many
    incense plants of the world.

    Whether you’re an herbalist, aromatherapist, healer, or curious soul, this book will enrich your journey.

    Here's What Readers Are Saying:

    “This ebook is just brilliant! The amount of time, energy and love that has so obviously been put into its creation is very apparent. It’s very evident Evan truly loves this subject.”
    -Pamela Bourque

    “This book is beautifully written. I love the fact that Evan shares so much so that we can carry on a valuable tradition and important part of medicine. What a gift we all hold in our hands.”
    -Vera Gardner

    “I have to say wow! This is a fantastic resource that I will keep coming back to! This is great information covering uses in different cultures and medical systems.”
    -Robbie Smallman

    “This is a beautiful book! I've read the first few plant profiles and already learned many new facts about beloved friends.”
    - Deborah Accuardi

    "What a beautiful book! Thank you for all the great energy and knowledge you pour into all you do."
    - Sharon Broderick

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