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Aromatic History & Lore
Incense as Medicine
Incense Crafting
Topical Medicine
March 27, 20260Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Botanical Resins, Part II

Somewhere deep in a forest, a storm rolls through and damages a tree. A branch snaps, the bark splits open, and the tree is suddenly vulnerable. But almost immediately, the
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
Ritual
Topical Medicine
March 12, 20260Comments

Aromatic Herbs for Women’s Health

For thousands of years, aromatic plants have been an important part of women's lives. Their fragrances have filled kitchens where stews and herbal teas simmered on the stove, herbal baths
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Herbal Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
Plant Profiles
February 26, 20260Comments

Yarrow in Herbal & Aromatic Medicine: History, Uses, and Energetics

The first time I truly met Yarrow was on a group hike with one of my herbal teachers. As we walked, he pointed out the feathery leaves at our feet
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
Incense as Medicine
Ritual
February 19, 20260Comments

Living in the Age of the AI Herbalist

In late 2025, an investigation by Originality.ai revealed something staggering: roughly 82% of herbal remedy books on Amazon were at least partially generated by AI [1]. Pause for a moment
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
Incense as Medicine
Ritual
February 12, 20260Comments

Aromatic Roots for Winter: Warming & Grounding Herbs

Winter is the most yin of all the seasons: inward, dark, quiet, conserving. In classical Chinese philosophy, yin and yang describe the great rhythm of life, opposing yet interdependent forces
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Alchemy
Natural Perfumery
January 15, 20260Comments

Creating Harmony: The Composition of Natural Perfumes

We live in a world saturated with scent. Our air fresheners, laundry detergents, cosmetics, body products, and even most perfumes are infused with synthetic fragrance compounds designed to imitate nature.
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Human/Plant Connection
Incense as Medicine
Ritual
Sustainability
December 18, 20250Comments

The Sacred Scents of the Season: Frankincense, Myrrh & Beyond

The scents of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, and Ginger drift from the oven. Fresh Pine fills the living room from the Christmas tree and evergreen boughs framing the fireplace. Dried Oranges
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Aromatic Recipes
Incense as Medicine
Ritual
December 11, 20250Comments

Plant Allies for Returning the Light: Aromatic Herbs for Hope & Renewal

On the morning of the Winter Solstice, something subtle – but powerful – happens. The world seems to slow down. The sun lingers at its lowest point on the horizon,
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Human/Plant Connection
Incense as Medicine
Ritual
December 4, 20250Comments

Aromatic Rituals for Holiday Stress, Boundaries & Nervous System Support

You’re standing in your childhood kitchen when it begins: your mother casually asking why you’re still single (again), your sister spiraling about seating arrangements, and your uncle launching into opinions
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
Sustainability
Topical Medicine
November 25, 20250Comments

Herbal Holiday Gift Guide

As the holiday season approaches, it's the perfect moment to celebrate the magic of small businesses. Beyond the glittering lights and busy crowds, these herbal businesses offer handcrafted remedies and
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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⏳ Last chance! You’ve got just 1 day left to watch ⏳ Last chance! You’ve got just 1 day left to watch the free Botanical Resins Workshop Series before it’s gone. If you’ve been meaning to dive in (or come back to it), this is your window. Inside the series, you’ll learn: ✨ How to unlock the therapeutic and aromatic power of resins ✨ How to prepare sticky, raw resins so they’re usable in remedies ✨ Step-by-step resin-infused oil tutorial and recipe ✨ How to make a Frankincense resin salve from start to finish Each lesson includes a downloadable workbook you can keep and return to. 🌿 Link in bio (dive in before it expires tomorrow!) P.S. If you've been enjoying the free series, the full Botanical Resins & Gums Course goes much deeper into the world of resins with 32 video lessons, detailed recipes, expert tips, sourcing guides, and more. It's open now at a discounted rate, but this offer closes Tuesday at 10 pm PST, and the price goes up $120 on April 15. (Students who sign up before the deadline also get a bonus content bundle that won't be available any other time this year!) 🌲 Link in bio to explore and join. #botanicalresin #treeresin #resinmedicine #resincraftingcourse #resincourse #aromaticresin
The stickiness is real. 😅🌿 If you've ever tried t The stickiness is real. 😅🌿 If you've ever tried to grind, blend, or infuse resins, you know they cling to everything: your tools, your grinder, your hands. But there's a simple trick that changes the whole process. In this video, I'm sharing my go-to method for working with resins without the mess. This is just one of many techniques I've refined over 15+ years working with botanical resins through Higher Mind Incense and the Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine. If you want to go deeper, my Botanical Resins & Gums Course covers everything from raw material to finished preparation: 🌿 History, properties & behavior of resins 🌿 Oils, salves, balms & topical preparations 🌿 Tinctures, liniments & internal preparations 🌿 Incense, natural perfume & aromatic blends 🌿 Ritual use, therapeutic benefits & sustainable sourcing This is the most comprehensive course I've ever put together, and it's at a special discounted rate for just a few more days. Price goes up on Wednesday, April 15th. 🌲 Link in bio to learn more.
Don't just take it from us… Here's what students Don't just take it from us… Here's what students are saying after stepping into the Botanical Resins & Gums Course. Many come in already working with plants, herbs, or natural aromatics, and leave with a whole new relationship to some of the richest, most storied botanicals in existence. Inside, you'll learn to make resin-infused oils, salves, tinctures, natural perfumes, and incense — plus exciting things like cordials and liniments — all from ethically sourced ancient resins (and even some raw resins you can often source right in your own backyard). Lifetime access means you can move at your own pace and return to the material anytime. ✨ P.S. The course is open now at a discounted rate (but only for a few more days!). Price goes up April 14 at 10 pm PST. 🌲 Link in bio to explore and join. #resincourse #aromaticresin #diynatural #herbalfirstaid #resincraftingcourse #holistichealing
There's a certain kind of confidence that comes fr There's a certain kind of confidence that comes from making your own remedies… from taking something straight from the earth and transforming it into medicine with your own hands. Maybe not everything, but at least enough to care for the small, everyday things. Enough to create preparations you understand, keep your home herbal apothecary stocked, and feel less dependent on mass-produced products. When you make your own remedies, you know exactly what’s in them (and why). There are no fillers, no synthetic fragrances, no mystery additives… Just clean, intentional materials and botanicals you’ve chosen yourself. It really changes the way you relate to what you’re using. Resins are one of the most versatile (and underappreciated) plant materials you can work with. Oils, salves, tinctures, incense, perfume, first aid... the uses go on and on. And sometimes… they’re growing right in your own backyard. 🌳 There's something magical that happens when you collect resin from a tree in your own neighborhood (one you've walked past a hundred times), and then turn it into medicine. The natural world around you stops being a backdrop and starts being a partner. ✨ I've been working with plants for 15+ years, and resins are still something I reach for again and again, for everything from ritual work to healing. If you've been curious about working with resins but don't know where to start, I built the Botanical Resins & Gums Course for exactly that reason. If you feel drawn to this path, come explore it with us. 🌱 Learn more about the course at the link in bio. I’ll see you inside, Evan #aromaticresin #resincourse #resincraft #medicinemaking #herbalcourse #herbalism #aromatherapy
Missed the live webinar? No worries! The replay i Missed the live webinar? No worries! The replay is now available (for a limited time). Yesterday, I went deep into the medicinal uses of plant resins, sharing practical ways to start working with them, along with key insights that can completely change your practice with plant medicine. We covered: 🌲 The key features of some popular resins 🕯️ How to begin using resins in everyday remedies 🌿 Tips for sourcing and working with resins more intentionally 🧴 Simple methods for turning raw resin into usable preparations And more. If you’ve ever felt curious about resins (but maybe a bit unsure where to start), this is a great place to begin! But the replay will only be available for a short time. 🌿 Watch the replay at the link in bio
⏰ 2 HOURS AWAY! Are you registered yet? Today at ⏰ 2 HOURS AWAY! Are you registered yet? Today at 4 PM PST, I’m hosting a FREE deep dive into the world of botanical resins, and spots are filling up! If you've ever been curious about: 🌿 Which resins have therapeutic benefits 🌿 How to source them sustainably and ethically 🌿 Where to even begin incorporating them into your practice ...this is for you. And remember, everyone who joins LIVE walks away with an exclusive bonus you won't get after the fact. 🎁 This is also a great chance to get your questions answered before the special enrollment period for the Botanical Resins & Gums Course disappears. Don't miss it – the Medicinal Uses of Plant Resins Webinar airs at 4 pm PST today! 🌿 Save your spot at the link in bio.
In my early 20s, I melted my first chunk of Franki In my early 20s, I melted my first chunk of Frankincense over a charcoal disc… and my life was forever changed. I didn't fully understand it then, but I had just been handed a key to an entirely different way of working with the natural world. As I learned how to craft resins into medicinal and aromatic preparations, I realized I was tapping into something ancient; substances that healers, mystics, and herbalists had revered and revered for thousands of years. And once you understand how to work with them, they become one of the most powerful and versatile tools in your practice. Through my work with Higher Mind Incense and the Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine, I've watched beginners face the same roadblocks time and again. A few essential basics can turn these complex substances from a frustrating struggle into one of the most enjoyable and rewarding skills you'll ever develop. With over 15 years of experience (and countless resin-stained aprons to show for it), I created The Botanical Resins & Gums Course – after years of being asked to share this knowledge. This course covers every aspect of resins across aromatic and medicinal practices, so you can explore this craft as deeply as you want. Inside this 5-module program, you'll learn how to work with resins from raw material to finished preparation: 🌿 Foundations of resins & gums: their history, properties & how they behave 🌿 Practical application: ritual uses, therapeutic benefits & sustainable sourcing 🌿 Topical preparations: making oils, salves, balms & more 🌿 Internal preparations: creating tinctures, liniments & cordials 🌿 Aromatics & perfumery: crafting incense, natural perfumes & blends Plus, lifetime access to move at your own pace & return anytime. 🌲 Learn more at the link in bio. ✨ P.S. Tonight I'm hosting a FREE webinar: The Medicinal Uses of Plant Resins at 4 pm PST. I'll be diving into some of the most popular incense resins, sharing expert tips for using them in remedies & aromatic creations, sustainable sourcing & more. Plus, there's a special bonus for everyone who joins live! Don't miss it — click the link in bio to save your spot.
Today might change the way you work with plant med Today might change the way you work with plant medicine… 🌿 I’m hosting a FREE webinar at 4 PM PST all about resins – one of the most potent, misunderstood, and underutilized forms of botanical medicine. Inside, we’ll explore: ✨ Practical ways to start using resins in everyday creations and remedies ✨ A closer look at key resins and how they differ from one another ✨ How to source and work with resins more intentionally ✨ FAQ session on the Botanical Resins & Gums Course I'm looking forward to sharing more rare knowledge on this very special class of botanicals. And if you've been on the fence about the course, this is the perfect place to get your questions answered (the discounted tuition price expires in just a few days!). 🎁 Plus, there's a special bonus for everyone who joins live! Set a reminder, clear your schedule, and get ready for a value-packed session. 🌿 Click the link in our bio to save your spot. See you soon! #aromaticresin #resincourse #webinar #botanicalresin #treeresin #naturalfragrance #herbalrecipe
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