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June 24, 20260Comments

Rose Benefits in Aromatherapy and Herbalism + DIY Rose Cordial Recipe

My love affair with Rose began long before I knew the words "essential oil" or "hydrosol." It began, like so many good love stories do, with a fairy tale. As
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Aromatic History & Lore
Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
Ritual
June 4, 20260Comments

Spring Cleaning: Aromatic Herbs for Smoke Cleansing

There's something about spring that makes you want to throw open the windows and start fresh. That urge to declutter and reorganize isn't just a trend on social media, though;
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
May 13, 20260Comments

Building Relationship with Plants Beyond “What Can This Plant Do for Me?”

When I was in herbal school, I had the privilege of learning about medicinal plants in many different ways, through hikes, wild-harvesting camping trips, and long, detailed classroom lectures. Each
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Aromatic Recipes
May 7, 20260Comments

Aromatic Herbal Honey for Allergies

Spring is one of my favorite times of year: tulips, lilacs, cherry blossoms, and that particular quality of sunlight that makes it hard to stay indoors. But alongside all that
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatic Recipes
Topical Medicine
April 24, 20260Comments

Anti-Aging Aromatics: Herbs & Essential Oils for Radiant Skin

My friend and I were sitting together recently, enjoying the warm spring afternoon light in the park, talking about everything and nothing. At some point, the conversation turned, as it
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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
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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
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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
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🌹 Are you team Rose tea, Rose water, Rose essentia 🌹 Are you team Rose tea, Rose water, Rose essential oil, Rose cordial, or fresh Rose petals? Spoiler: we're all of the above! Rose is one of our favorite aromatic plants, offering an abundance of gifts and delicious ways to work with it. Most people know Rose as a symbol of romance. Far fewer know it has been used as a traditional medicine for the emotional heart, digestive system, skin, reproductive health, and nervous system for centuries. In our newest blog, we explore: ✨ The fascinating history and folklore of Rose ✨ Rose's benefits in aromatherapy and herbalism ✨ How Rose supports emotional healing and resilience ✨ Tips for harvesting and working with fresh Rose petals and Rosehips ✨ Our favorite homemade Rose Cordial recipe 🌹 Get the recipe + read the full article through the link in our bio. ____________ #rose #wildrose #herbalremedies #herbalrecipes #naturalremedies #DIYherbalism #rosecordial
Like all living things on Earth, plants have their Like all living things on Earth, plants have their own personalities. 🌿 You might have heard me say before that plants are like people. Some seem shy, some are strange, some are bold. When we’re meeting a person for the first time, sometimes we click with them right away and are instantly best friends, sometimes one of us needs to warm up to the other, other times we immediately know we want nothing to do with them – like we’re on a completely different wavelength. This happens with plants, too. Sometimes you meet a plant that you love, sometimes it doesn’t quite work out the first several times of interacting with it, and other times, your intuition is telling you that it’s just not meant to be. Occasionally, when working with an aromatic plant, it will impart crucial wisdom or important healing immediately; other times, it will make us work for it, like a test. All of this depends on how your unique personality, spirit, and personal challenges match up with a particular plant you choose to work with. In many ways, plants are like people; each one’s energetic make-up is slightly different. Some will mesh well with us, and others won’t. So if you meet a plant you don’t get along with, or it hasn’t revealed its health benefits to you, no matter how long or hard you’ve tried, that’s ok. It’s completely natural, and maybe it’s time to look to another plant for help. Do you have an aromatic plant that you jive with? Or one that you don’t? ____________ #aromaticplants #aromatherapy #plantwisdom #energetics #plantenergetics
What’s exactly in an essential oil bottle? 💧✨ Man What’s exactly in an essential oil bottle? 💧✨ Many botanicals are highly aromatic and contain a huge range of chemical compounds, many of which are medicinal and beneficial for humans. Ancient alchemists say that essential oils contain the actual life force of a plant. These oils can be found in the resins, leaves, flowers, roots, woods, seeds, barks, or fruits of plants. They help plants and trees with countless biological functions and processes, from being used as energy to attracting pollinators with their strong aromas, to protecting the plants from disease, harmful insects, and environmental shifts. They’re present in tiny droplets within different plant parts, often encased in specialized cells or microscopic chambers. When you rub a leaf of any aromatic plant between your fingers and smell it – like Sage or Lemon Balm – you’re actually breaking open the cells that store them, which is why you receive such a strong aroma. These aromatic chemicals are collected by steam distillation using stills, cold pressing, or CO2 extraction, and are bottled up for us to use. Sometimes it can take hundreds of pounds of plant material to get just 1 ounce of essential oil! They are potent, concentrated medicines, and should be used carefully, with intention and respect for the plants. What's your favorite essential oil to use?? ⬇🌱 ____________ #essentialoil #aromatherapy #essentialoils101 #essentialoileducation #essentialoiltips
🌹 Is there any scent that says "summer" more beaut 🌹 Is there any scent that says "summer" more beautifully than Rose? Here in the Pacific Northwest, June belongs to the Roses. Wild Roses begin blooming along sunny trails, neighborhood Rose gardens burst into color, and their sweet fragrance drifts through the warm afternoon air. The scent of Rose is one of the first signs of summer, and a reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty unfolding all around us. With Roses everywhere we look right now, what better time to share a new blog post diving into all things Rose! In our latest blog, we'll explore Rose's rich history and folklore, its many benefits in herbalism and aromatherapy, and a few beautiful ways to work with this amazing floral ally. And at the very end, we share one of our all-time favorite Rose preparations: a delicious homemade Rose Cordial recipe. 🌹✨ Recipe + blog link in bio. Are the Roses blooming where you live yet? ____________ #rose #wildrose #rosecordial #roserecipes #herbalrecipe #diyherbalism #herbalremedy
Comment ROSE for the recipe 🌹✨🌸 Rose has long bee Comment ROSE for the recipe 🌹✨🌸 Rose has long been one of the most trusted aromatic allies for the emotional heart. When life feels heavy, Rose has a way of carrying us through, offering comfort in grief, exhaustion, heartbreak, or loss. Like a warm embrace from a trusted friend, it supports mind, body, and spirit all at once. What makes Rose so fascinating is its dual nature: soft, vibrant petals protected by thorns. It teaches the heart to open without losing its boundaries. Whether you're healing from heartbreak, deepening a friendship, or stepping into a new chapter, Rose offers safety, resilience, and an invitation to meet yourself beneath old wounds and armor that no longer serve you. It's both mirror and guide, helping us release what we no longer need, and remember the wisdom of our own heart. 💗 In our newest blog, we explore: ✨ The history and folklore of Rose ✨ Its gifts in aromatherapy and herbalism ✨ How Rose supports emotional healing and resilience ✨ Tips for harvesting fresh Rose petals and Rosehips ✨ Our favorite homemade Rose Cordial recipe 🌹 Comment ROSE to get the recipe + read the full article
Across cultures and throughout history, Rose has b Across cultures and throughout history, Rose has been woven into myths, poetry, medicine, and ritual. It has long been associated with love, but not just the romantic kind. Rose teaches us about the deeper dimensions of the heart: self-love after disappointment, consolation during grief, compassion in times of struggle, and the courage to remain open after heartbreak. When life feels overwhelming, Rose has an ability to help us move through difficult seasons with grace. It seems to "carry" us through hardship, offering comfort during times of grief, emotional exhaustion, trauma, or loss. When life feels sharp around the edges, Rose softens them. When sorrow settles heavy in the chest, Rose gently uplifts. Like a warm embrace from a trusted friend, Rose brings support to the mind, body, and spirit. From an energetic perspective, Rose is considered cooling to the emotional heart. It helps disperse excess heat that manifests as anger, frustration, irritability, resentment, or rage. Rather than suppressing difficult emotions, Rose encourages us to acknowledge them, feel them, and gently release them. Its aroma creates a safe container for emotional processing, helping stagnant feelings begin to move again. Our new blog is all about the lovely aromatic medicine of Rose. 🌸 We'll explore Rose's rich history and folklore, its many benefits in herbalism and aromatherapy, and a few beautiful ways to work with this amazing floral ally. And at the very end, we share one of our all-time favorite Rose preparations: a delicious homemade Rose Cordial recipe. 🌸✨ Comment ROSE to get the recipe + blog sent straight to your inbox!
Summer is a beautiful time to explore nature and w Summer is a beautiful time to explore nature and work on your wild plant identification skills. 🌱 There are many reference books out there to help you identify plants based on where you live. There may even be herbalists or groups in your area that lead outdoor education classes and plant walks. One of my favorite things to do is bring along a plant guide book on a camping, hiking, or backpacking trip and try to identify and learn more about the plants I see along the way. If you’re going wild harvesting, remember to practice sustainability. Wild harvesting is much more complex than going out into nature and digging up plants. It’s important to be 100% certain in your plant identification before harvesting. It’s also important to educate yourself on what plants are endangered, how to harvest them to encourage future growth, and ask yourself if you truly need the plant that you’re considering harvesting, and if so, how much to harvest so you don't waste any. As Robin Wall Kimmerer says, “Know the ways of the ones who take care of you, so that you may take care of them. Sustain the ones who sustain you, and the Earth will last forever.” If you're eager to learn more, we have some great wild harvesting blogs on our website. Link in bio. ✨🌿 ____________ #getoutsideandexplore #plantidentification #wildharvesting #aromaticplants #sustainability #sustainableharvesting
“Lemon Balm is the herbal companion of choice in t “Lemon Balm is the herbal companion of choice in the face of anxiety, stress-related fatigue, and tension. It helps to resolve anxiety and emotional unrest and intervenes when emotional states take over your life. That is no small feat for a soft, light green leaf that grows like a weed.” – Kami McBride ~ The Herbal Kitchen ____________ #lemonbalm #kamimcbride #melissaofficinalis #herbalist #aromatherapist #naturalstressrelief
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