Vitalism is NOT just about Herbalism

October 12, 20220Comments

Vitalism is NOT just about Herbalism

Humans are complex beings – when things become unbalanced internally, the resulting health issues are often complex, too. Holistic medicine is a practice of healing that focuses on the whole

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Ayurveda

Recipes

Uncategorized

September 13, 20220Comments

Aromatic Plants for Oral Care

Plants have been used for ages throughout history for addressing a wide variety of health problems, including oral health support. Before modern dentistry, and still to this day, native and indigenous

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Ayurveda

Recipes

Topical Medicine

August 16, 20220Comments

Cooling Herbs for Summer

In the heat of summer, you can reach for an ice cream to help you cool off temporarily, but the beauty of plants is that they go beyond the gastrointestinal

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August 2, 20220Comments

8 Must-Know Herbs for First Aid

Herbal plants have many gifts to offer, and aromatic plants offer far more than just a beautiful scent. In fact, there are many powerful aromatic herbs and resins that have

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Aromatherapy

Ayurveda

Human/Plant Connection

June 2, 20221Comments

Energetics in Plants and People

Have you ever wondered why exactly it is, that an aromatic remedy may work great for you, but not for your neighbor?This is because every person is incredibly unique, and

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Aromatherapy

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Sustainability

April 14, 20221Comments

13 Aromatic Plants You Can Easily Grow at Home

Have you thought about growing a garden this spring? Now is a great time to start preparing!Whether you're a complete beginner, or a master in aromatic medicine making, there is

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Aromatherapy

Ayurveda

Incense as Medicine

January 30, 20200Comments

The Ancient Indian Philosophy of Aroma & Incense, Part II

In my last blog, The Ancient Indian Philosophy of Aroma & Incense, Part I, I spoke about the beautiful tradition of healing plant smoke, Dhumapana, and the many used of

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Aromatherapy

Ayurveda

Incense as Medicine

January 24, 20200Comments

The Ancient Indian Philosophy of Aroma & Incense, Part I

Ayurveda, The Science of Life You’ve likely heard of the ancient Indian system of healing known as Ayurveda, translated to ‘the Science of Life.’ This 10,000 year old system has withstood

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profile

May 12, 20170Comments

Cardamom And The Hunger For Life

For Over 3,000 years, the fragrant seed pods of a tropical plant known as Cardamom have been cherished throughout the Eastern World. This exotic spice has been used in perfumery,

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