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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
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Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
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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
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Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
November 17, 20250Comments

The 4 Elements & You: Understanding Your Own Energetic Blueprint

Have you ever wondered why the same essential oil that melts away your tension leaves someone else feeling restless? Or why your favorite go-to digestive herb doesn’t help your friend?
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Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Ayurveda
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Incense Crafting
Natural Perfumery
Plant Profiles
November 7, 20256Comments

Cardamom Benefits: The Ancient Spice for Digestion, Clarity, and Vitality

Imagine a single seed pod, no larger than your fingertip, holding within it the power to kindle digestive fire, clear stagnant breath from congested lungs, and lift the fog of
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Alchemy
Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
Incense as Medicine
September 18, 20250Comments

From Hobbyist to Healer: Stepping Into Herbal and Aromatic Practice

Many of us step onto the plant path as hobbyists, captivated by herbs and aromatic plants, experimenting with teas, oils, or incense blends for personal use. Sometimes we share our
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Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
Ritual
August 28, 20250Comments

Why True Plant Wisdom Goes Beyond Facts & Recipes

We live in a culture that loves quick fixes. If you’ve got a headache, there’s a pill for that. Feeling run down? Take Reishi. Feeling anxious? Chamomile. Trouble sleeping? Just
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
Ritual
August 21, 20250Comments

How to Make an Aromatic Herbal Oxymel (+ Why You Should)

Honey and vinegar have been mixed together for thousands of years, creating what the ancient Greeks called an oxymel (from the Greek words for “acid” and “honey”). Add in a
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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Aromatherapy
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Incense as Medicine
Incense Crafting
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August 13, 20250Comments

Why Benzoin Resin Belongs in Your Apothecary: Benefits & Ritual Uses

Imagine something that looks like a beautiful golden rock, but upon closer inspection, you're greeted with sweet, balsamic, resinous notes, with hints of vanilla that feel like a warm embrace.
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Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
Sustainability
July 29, 20250Comments

Wild Harvesting with Integrity: Respectful and Sustainable Harvesting Practices

There’s a kind of botanical magic that only summer can bring: the scent of a sun-warmed Rose bush in full bloom, the crisp brightness of Lemon Balm brushing against your
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Aromatherapy
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June 20, 20250Comments

How to Use Rosemary for Holistic Health

Sure, Rosemary makes a great addition to roasted potatoes and Mediterranean dishes, but its true power lies far beyond the kitchen. For centuries, healers, herbalists, and aromatherapists have turned to
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🌿 INCENSE IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A BEAUTIFUL AROMA. 🌿 INCENSE IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A BEAUTIFUL AROMA. For thousands of years, aromatic plants have been burned as incense for healing, prayer, meditation, ceremony, and countless other purposes. And behind every fragrant wisp of smoke is a plant with its own story, traditions, and remarkable qualities. Tomorrow evening, I'd love to invite you to explore this world with me! Join me for a FREE webinar: 🔥 The Medicine & Art of Incense: Healing, Ritual, and the Wisdom of Smoke We'll explore the fascinating medicinal history of incense, the sacred traditions surrounding aromatic smoke, and the importance of understanding where our incense plants come from and how they're harvested. I'll also share more about the Traditional Incense Crafting Course, answer some common questions, and reveal a few special surprises for those who are ready to take their incense crafting journey further! Whether you're an herbalist, aromatherapist, incense enthusiast, or simply someone who loves working with aromatic plants, I hope you'll join me. 🗓 Thursday, October 22 🕓 4 PM Pacific 🌿 FREE to attend! Register here: https://pages.aromaticmedicineschool.com/launch/incense-webinar #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #IncenseMaking #SacredSmoke #BotanicalMedicine
🌿 FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW! The Medicine & Art of Inc 🌿 FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW! The Medicine & Art of Incense Healing, Ritual, and the Wisdom of Smoke For thousands of years, aromatic plants have been used in healing traditions, sacred ceremonies, and everyday rituals around the world. There's so much more to incense than simply burning something that smells good! This Thursday, I'm hosting a special FREE webinar where we'll explore some of my favorite aspects of this ancient aromatic art. Here's what we'll dive into: 🌿 The Plants & Their Stories — Discover the remarkable aromatic plants used in incense, including fragrant treasures growing close to home. 🌎 Conscious Sourcing — Learn how to recognize quality materials, avoid questionable sources, and make choices that help protect vulnerable plants. 🌸 The Healing Traditions of Incense — Explore the fascinating ways incense has been used in traditional medicine throughout history. ✨ The Sacred Art of Incense Making — Discover how prayer, song, intention, and ritual have been woven into the crafting of incense across different traditions. I'll also be spending time answering some of the most frequently asked questions about my Traditional Incense Crafting Course, including what you'll learn, the different types of incense you can make, and how the program works. 🎁 And I've got a special surprise to reveal, too! Something I've never given away before! Whether you're an herbalist, aromatherapist, incense enthusiast, or simply someone who loves aromatic plants, I'd love to have you join me! 📅 Thursday, October 22nd 🕓 4 PM Pacific 🎟️ FREE to attend! 👉 Register through the link in our bio! Hope to see you there! ~ Evan #FreeIncenseWebinar #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #IncenseCrafting #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #SacredSmoke #BotanicalMedicine #PlantWisdom #IncenseRitual #TraditionalIncense #MedicinalPlants #NaturalAromatics #HerbalEducation
What if the most meaningful part of incense wasn't What if the most meaningful part of incense wasn't the moment you lit it, but everything that went into making it? 🌿 There's something I find deeply beautiful about the old traditions of incense crafting. In Tibetan Buddhist traditions, incense making can be accompanied by prayers and mantras throughout the process. In ancient Egypt, the preparation of sacred incense was intertwined with temple rituals, fragrant plants, and ceremonial practices. Just think about that for a moment... The care given to selecting each plant. The grinding and blending of fragrant ingredients. The songs, prayers, and intentions that accompany the work. The making of the incense becomes a practice in itself. And that's something I've always been really inspired by. Of course, you don't have to approach incense from a spiritual perspective to appreciate this craft. You might simply love working with your hands, discovering extraordinary fragrances, exploring the medicinal traditions of aromatic plants, or creating something beautiful to share with others. But something special happens when we begin to see incense as more than a finished product... We start paying closer attention to the plants, where they came from, how they smell, how they behave, and what they can become when brought together. And of course, there's an enormous world to explore! That's one of the reasons I've loved teaching the Traditional Incense Crafting Course for the past 11 years. It's an opportunity for people to learn the practical skills of making incense cones, sticks, and loose blends, while discovering the remarkable plants, history, and traditions that make this art so rich. 🌿 Enrollment is officially open, and I'd love to welcome you into this beautiful craft. Find the course details in our bio link! ~ Evan #IncenseCrafting #TraditionalIncense #NaturalIncense #SacredSmoke #IncenseMaking #AromaticPlants #BotanicalIncense #IncenseTraditions #SacredPlants #Herbalism #AromaticMedicine #HandmadeIncense #PlantWisdom #IncenseRitual #ArtisanIncense
🔥 THE DOORS ARE OPEN! 🌿 Enrollment for the Tradit 🔥 THE DOORS ARE OPEN! 🌿 Enrollment for the Traditional Incense Crafting Course is officially open! There's something incredibly satisfying about taking a handful of fragrant woods, resins, herbs, and flowers and transforming them into incense you've made with your own two hands. But there's a whole world of knowledge hiding inside that seemingly simple process. Why does one incense cone burn beautifully while another keeps going out? How do you balance ingredients so their aromas complement one another? What makes a good incense binder? And how do you create something entirely your own instead of relying on someone else's recipe? These are the things I love teaching. And after over a decade of sharing this craft with students around the world, I'm thrilled to open the doors for another group of incense makers! Inside the course, you'll learn to: 🌿 Create your own incense formulas using aromatic woods, resins, herbs, flowers, hyrdosols and essential oils. 🔥 Craft beautiful incense cones and sticks that hold together, burn reliably, and release wonderful aromas. 🌸 Explore loose incense making, one of the oldest and most versatile ways of working with fragrant plants. ⚖️ Understand the art and science of formulation, including ingredient ratios, binders, bases, and troubleshooting. ✨ Discover the rich traditions of incense and its connections to aromatic medicine, meditation, and ritual. Whether you're completely new to incense making or already have experience and want to refine your skills, I'd love to help you take your craft further. This is a chance to get your hands into the materials, develop your senses, experiment, make mistakes, discover what works, and create incense that you're genuinely proud of. And you won't be learning alone! You'll be joining a community of more than 1,200 fellow students and incense enthusiasts and alumni. 🌿 Enrollment is open for a limited time, and I'd love to welcome you! Visit the link in our bio to explore the course and enroll. ~ Evan #TraditionalIncenseCrafting #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #IncenseCrafting #BotanicalIncense #ArtisanIncense #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #AromaticPlants
There's a big difference between loving incense an There's a big difference between loving incense and knowing how to make it. Most people have spent years burning incense without ever thinking much about what goes into putting it together. They find a fragrance they love, light a stick, and enjoy the experience. But behind it, someone thought about which plants to use, how finely to grind them, how much binder to add, how to bring everything together so it holds its shape, burns properly, and releases the beautiful fragrance they were hoping for. And the exciting part about all of this... Those are things you can learn to do yourself. You don't need to be a professional incense maker, have a workshop full of expensive equipment, or spend years experimenting before you can make something wonderful. You can do it right in your own kitchen, this week! You just need to understand the materials a bit, learn the techniques, and get your hands into the craft. After nearly two decades of working with incense, I still find it incredibly rewarding to watch a handful of raw botanical ingredients become something that can be enjoyed for weeks, months, or even years. Tomorrow, I'm opening enrollment for the Traditional Incense Crafting Course. And I'm excited to help another group of people discover what's possible when they stop being only incense lovers and become incense makers, too. ~ Evan 🌿 If you've yet to join my FREE Hand-Crafted Incense Workshop Series that shows you the ropes, the link is in our bio. Enjoy! #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #IncenseCrafting #TraditionalIncense #BotanicalIncense #IncenseLovers #AromaticPlants #HerbalCrafting #ArtisanIncense #IncenseMaker #AromaticMedicine #PlantBasedCrafts #IncenseWorkshop #NorthwestSchoolOfAromaticMedicine
Have you ever stopped to think about the fact that Have you ever stopped to think about the fact that plants don't make their fragrances for us? 🌿 That beautiful resin flowing from a Frankincense tree? The tree produces it to protect and repair itself. The aromatic compounds in Cedarwood? They help protect the tree. The fragrant oils in flowers? Many play a role in attracting pollinators and communicating with the living world. These aromatic substances serve purposes in the lives of plants that have nothing to do with us. And yet, isn't it extraordinary that we're able to experience them in such profound ways? Think about it... Plants produce an incredible diversity of aromatic molecules, and we're equipped with hundreds of types of olfactory receptors that allow us to detect them. Two entirely different forms of life, connected through the invisible world of fragrance. And when those molecules reach our noses, something remarkable happens. A fragrance can awaken a memory from decades ago. Stir emotions we can't quite explain. Influence our mood, our nervous system, and even aspects of our physiology. One breath can bring us back to childhood, remind us of someone we've lost, or completely change how we feel in a moment. Is all of this just a coincidence? I don't think so. To me, there's something deeply spiritual about the relationship between plants and people. Something that reaches far beyond the chemistry of aromatic molecules and the receptors that receive them. For thousands of years, people have recognized something extraordinary in fragrant plants, bringing them into prayer, ceremony, healing traditions, and daily life. And perhaps they understood something that we've become a little too distracted to notice. That our sense of smell isn't simply a way of identifying what's around us. It's a way of experiencing the world that reaches into our memories, our emotions, our bodies, and perhaps even something much deeper within us. Maybe the real wonder isn't simply that plants are fragrant. It's that we were given the ability to experience their fragrances so deeply. 🌿🔥 #AromaticMedicine #AromaticPlants #PlantWisdom #BotanicalAromatics #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #SacredPlants
🌿🔥 Looking for a little inspiration this weekend? 🌿🔥 Looking for a little inspiration this weekend? All 3 lessons of our free Hand-Crafted Incense Series are now available to watch! If you've ever wanted to learn how to make your own natural incense from fragrant woods, resins, herbs, and other aromatic plants, this is a wonderful place to begin. Here's what we'll explore together: 🌿 Lesson 1: The foundations of traditional incense crafting. 🌿 Lesson 2: The aromatic ingredients and building blocks that make incense work. 🌿 Lesson 3: Come into the workshop with me as I demonstrate how to make natural incense cones from scratch! Whether you're completely new to incense making or have already experimented with a few recipes, I think you'll find plenty of inspiration here. Set aside a little time this weekend, make yourself a cup of tea, and come explore this beautiful aromatic art with me. Watch all 3 workshops at the link in our bio! 🌿
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