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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
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
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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
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🌿 Ever noticed how incense can smell completely di 🌿 Ever noticed how incense can smell completely different before and after you light it? You might open a jar of fragrant Sandalwood, Frankincense, or a beautiful botanical blend and fall in love with the aroma. But once it's burning, the fragrance changes. Sometimes dramatically! That's because the aroma of a raw botanical isn't necessarily the same as the aroma it produces when heated or burned. Different aromatic compounds evaporate, transform, and break down at different temperatures. And when you're crafting incense, you're not simply combining ingredients that smell beautiful together. You're creating a formula that needs to work beautifully when it's actually burning. 🔥 That's where incense crafting becomes a fascinating art and science! Learning how different botanicals behave, how they interact with one another, and how to balance your ingredients opens up an entirely new world of creative possibilities. It's one of my favorite things to teach. If you'd love to explore this art more deeply, enrollment for my Traditional Incense Crafting Course is open through Tuesday, October 27 at 10 PM Pacific. 🌿 Explore the course here: https://aromaticmedicineschool.com/f/hciws/incense-crafting-course
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🌿 The sacred side to making incense In traditiona 🌿 The sacred side to making incense In traditional incense-making practices around the world, crafting incense can be an act of prayer, devotion, creativity, and connection with the plants themselves. From Tibetan monasteries where prayers and mantras accompany the crafting process, to the sacred incense traditions of ancient Egypt, incense has long been so much more than a pleasant fragrance. And the countless other traditions from around the world are all so incredibly beautiful. Whether you're drawn to incense for meditation, ritual, working with aromatic plants, or simply the joy of creating something fragrant with your own hands, there's an entire world to explore. 🔥 Want to learn this ancient botanical art for yourself? Enrollment for my Traditional Incense Crafting Course is still OPEN, but only until Tuesday, October 27 at 10 PM Pacific! Learn to formulate and craft your own natural incense using resins, woods, herbs, flowers, and other aromatic botanicals. 🌿 Explore the course through the LINK IN BIO! #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #AromaticMedicine #IncenseMaking #Herbalism #SacredSmoke #BotanicalArts
🌿 Your weekend plans just got a whole lot more fra 🌿 Your weekend plans just got a whole lot more fragrant! Grab your favorite tea, get comfortable, and spend some time exploring the wonderful world of natural incense crafting! 🔥 Our FREE 3-part Hand-Crafted Incense Workshop Series is fully available to binge-watch this weekend! Whether you're an herbalist, aromatherapist, incense lover, or simply someone who enjoys creating beautiful things with plants, there's something here for you. Here's what you'll discover: 🌿 The 4 essential building blocks of successful incense. 🔥 How to work with aromatic resins, woods, herbs, and other botanicals. 🌸 The secrets to formulating and crafting your own natural incense cones, sticks, and loose blends. 🌎 Practical techniques and professional tips from my years of incense crafting experience. You'll also get downloadable workbooks for all 3 lessons, PLUS an incense cone crafting recipe so you can start experimenting at home! ✨ Already signed up? This is your friendly reminder to catch up on the lessons while they're still available. ✨ New here? You're welcome to join us! It's completely FREE. ⏳ The free series is only available for a limited time, so don't put it off! 👉 Sign up or jump back into the lessons here: https://aromaticmedicineschool.com/f/hciws/hand-crafted-incense-training Happy crafting! 🌿
Modern herbal education often begins with utility: Modern herbal education often begins with utility: What is this herb good for? What are its actions? What symptoms does it address? While these are important questions, they can also unintentionally shape the way we relate to plants, reducing them to products or commodities existing solely for human use. But deep down, we know plants are far more than that. Plants are living, intelligent beings participating in vast and intricate ecosystems. They communicate with one another, adapt to their surroundings, nourish ecosystems, stabilize soil, create oxygen, and sustain countless forms of life — including us. When we begin to see plants only through the lens of “What can this do for me?”, we risk losing sight of this. The moment we stop viewing plants only through utility, we create space for relationship to emerge. We move away from commodity and into connection. We begin to approach the plant kingdom with curiosity, presence, humility, and wonder. We shift from consumer to student, with plants as our teachers. And perhaps that is where true herbal wisdom begins. 🌱 ✨ What have you learned through your relationship with a plant? _______ #plantwisdom #herbaleducation #plantsareteachers #herbalwisdom #plantsaremedicine #herbalist #herbalmedicine #aromaticmedicine
🌿 MISSED YESTERDAY'S WEBINAR? THE REPLAY IS HERE! 🌿 MISSED YESTERDAY'S WEBINAR? THE REPLAY IS HERE! 🔥 Yesterday, we explored a side of incense that goes far beyond simply enjoying a beautiful fragrance. The ancient relationship between aromatic plants, healing traditions, sacred ritual, and the remarkable art of working with botanical smoke. And if you couldn't join us, I've got good news! 🎥 The replay of my FREE webinar is now available: THE MEDICINE & ART OF INCENSE Healing, Ritual, and the Wisdom of Smoke During this special class, we explore: 🌿 The fascinating history of incense as medicine and its traditional uses across cultures. 🔥 The role of aromatic smoke in prayer, meditation, ritual, and our relationship with plants. 🌎 The extraordinary botanicals behind incense, where they come from, and why thoughtful sourcing matters. We'll also explore how learning to craft your own natural incense can open up an entirely new dimension of working with aromatic plants. And toward the end, I'll share more about my Traditional Incense Crafting Course, for those of you interested in taking this beautiful art further. ⏳ IMPORTANT REMINDER! Enrollment for the Traditional Incense Crafting Course closes Tuesday, October 27! Once the doors close, you'll have to wait until enrollment reopens to join, and tuition will be higher when it does. 🎥 WATCH THE FREE WEBINAR REPLAY — LINK IN BIO! And if you know someone who loves incense, herbalism, aromatherapy, or traditional botanical arts, please share this post with them! ❤️ I'd love for more people to discover these remarkable plants and the traditions surrounding them. Hope you enjoy the class! ~ Evan #NaturalIncense #IncenseCrafting #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #SacredSmoke #IncenseMaking
⏳ ONE HOUR TO GO! 🌿🔥 At 4 PM Pacific TODAY, we're ⏳ ONE HOUR TO GO! 🌿🔥 At 4 PM Pacific TODAY, we're diving into the fascinating world of medicinal incense, ancient aromatic traditions, and the wisdom of the plants behind the smoke! Join me for my FREE webinar: THE MEDICINE & ART OF INCENSE Healing, Ritual, and the Wisdom of Smoke We'll explore some of the deeper dimensions of incense that I don't often get to share, including: 🌿 The Medicine of Incense — Its fascinating history and traditional uses in healing practices around the world. 🔥 The Sacred Traditions of Incense — The role of aromatic smoke in ritual, prayer, meditation, and our relationship with plants. 🌎 The Plants Behind the Smoke — Where our aromatic materials come from, how they're harvested, and why responsible sourcing matters. I'll also answer some common questions about my Traditional Incense Crafting Course... 🎁 And reveal some VERY special gifts I've put together EXCLUSIVELY for those of you considering joining us! I'm really excited to share all of this with you! And if you know someone who loves incense, herbalism, aromatherapy, or working with aromatic plants, please SHARE this post with them! 🌿 Help me get the word out :) I'd love to reach more people who would appreciate these teachings, and your shares help us keep this knowledge and these beautiful traditions alive! ⏰ WE START IN ONE HOUR — 4 PM PACIFIC! 🌿 FREE REGISTRATION — LINK IN BIO! Hope you'll join me! ~ Evan #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #IncenseMaking #SacredSmoke
A HANDFUL OF PLANTS. A LITTLE WATER. AND AN ANCIEN A HANDFUL OF PLANTS. A LITTLE WATER. AND AN ANCIENT ART THAT'S STILL VERY ALIVE TODAY. 🌿🔥 There's something pretty remarkable about taking a handful of aromatic plants—resins, woods, roots, herbs, and flowers—and transforming them into incense. We're talking about clean and pure, natural incense, none of that synthetic garbage like what floods the market. No chemical fragrance oils or mysterious ingredients. Just plants, a little know-how, and your own two hands. But here's where things get really interesting... Why does one incense cone burn beautifully while another refuses to stay lit? How do you make incense that produces less smoke without sacrificing its beautiful aroma? How do you combine Sandalwood, Frankincense, and other aromatic herbs into something that smells harmonious rather than muddled? And how do you turn a pile of powdered plants into an incense stick that actually holds together and burns consistently? There's a whole world of knowledge behind something as seemingly simple as a stick of incense! And once you begin to understand it, the possibilities really open up. You can explore different traditions of incense making, experiment with unusual aromatic plants, develop your own formulations, and gain a whole new appreciation for the extraordinary craftsmanship of incense artisans around the world. This is what I've spent more than 15 years exploring, practicing, and teaching. And it's what I share in my Traditional Incense Crafting Course. From choosing and preparing your ingredients to understanding binders, bases, formulation, and different crafting techniques, I'll walk you through the process of making your own natural incense cones, sticks, and loose blends. 🌿 ENROLLMENT CLOSES OCTOBER 27! And when we reopen the course again in the future, tuition will be higher. So if you've been feeling drawn to learn this beautiful botanical art, I'd love to have you join me for the 11th year of teaching this program. Explore the Traditional Incense Crafting Course through the link in our bio! ~ Evan #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #IncenseMaking #AromaticMedicine #BotanicalArt #Herbalism #TraditionalIncense
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