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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
Incense as Medicine
October 16, 20250Comments

5 Common Myths About Incense (and the Truth Behind Them)

Lighting incense has a way of transforming not just the space around you, but the atmosphere within you. The match strikes, the incense tip glows amber-red, and within moments the
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Incense Crafting
October 9, 20250Comments

4 Powerful Reasons to Make Your Own Incense

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine: a thin ribbon of smoke rising from a hand-rolled cone of incense, its earthy-sweet scent unfurling through the room like a gentle
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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Aromatherapy
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Incense as Medicine
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Ritual
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.
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine
Herbal Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
Incense Crafting
Natural Perfumery
Ritual
May 22, 20250Comments

The Energy You Bring to the Craft: Intention as an Ingredient

Have you ever followed a recipe exactly, only to have it fall flat, while someone else makes the same thing and it comes alive? Or crafted an herbal or aromatic
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Aromatic Recipes
Herbal Medicine
Plant Profiles
Topical Medicine
December 9, 20240Comments

The Many Benefits of Jasmine

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of smelling Jasmine, you know how captivating its scent is. Beyond its delightful fragrance and ornamental appeal, Jasmine offers a treasure trove of health
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Herbal Medicine
Sustainability
Topical Medicine
November 25, 20240Comments

Herbal Holiday Gift Guide

As the holiday season approaches, it's the perfect moment to celebrate the magic of small herbal businesses. Beyond the glittering lights and busy crowds, these businesses offer handcrafted remedies and
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Aromatic Recipes
Human/Plant Connection
Incense as Medicine
Incense Crafting
Ritual
October 1, 20240Comments

Incense 101: Aromatic Medicine Beyond Incense Sticks

The scented swirls of incense smoke carry a profound story – the life cycle of each botanical ingredient, the journey from seedling to thriving herb, nurtured by the sun and
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Sustainability
November 29, 20228Comments

Herbal-Minded Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season has arrived, and this is often a time when we think of giving something special to those we love and care for. However, the idea of picking
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Incense Crafting
September 22, 202211Comments

Incense Crafting: A Path to Healing & Personal Fulfillment

The Art of Incense CraftingImagine walking through the depths of the forest; it’s so quiet that all you hear are the treetops swaying from the light breeze, it smells like
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5 things you may not know about Lemon essential oi 5 things you may not know about Lemon essential oil… 🍋 Natural House Cleaner: Lemon essential oil contains a high amount of limonene, a natural terpene found inside all Citrus peels. It’s the 70% limonene in Lemon oil that makes it so good at cutting grease and sticky residues and cleaning surfaces.⁠ 🍋 Natural Disinfectant: Limonene also has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, helping kill and stave off mold or bacteria. 🍋 Mood Booster: In aromatherapy, Lemon is traditionally used for boosting energy and uplifting the spirit. Limonene is also known to help increase levels of dopamine in the brain, helping to relieve feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. 🍋 Mental Clarity: New scientific findings reveal that Lemon essential oil has the potential to boost your brainpower, increasing mental clarity, focus, and memory. 🍋 Skin Health: When diluted properly and applied topically, Lemon essential oil can soothe acne and promote skin health due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. *However, it’s important to note that Lemon essential oil is considered phototoxic, meaning that it can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. In general, avoiding UV light for at least 12-18 hours after using a phototoxic oil topically is recommended.* ___________ #lemonoil #lemonessentialoil #lemon #lemonessentialoilbenefits #aromatherapy #aromatherapyeducation
How do you know if the essential oil you’re buying How do you know if the essential oil you’re buying is good quality? And what does “therapeutic grade” really mean? Get the answers to these questions and more in our video blog post, 5 tips on buying essential oils – quality, purity, and truth. You’ll learn our top 5 tips for sourcing essential oils and herbal products and what to look out for so you can ensure you’re getting high-quality products and don’t get scammed. Link in bio. __________ #essentialoil #essentialoils101 #essentialoileducation #essentialoiltips #therapeuticgradeessentialoils #aromatherapy #aromatherapyeducation
Stumbling upon Wild Rose in nature is truly a gift Stumbling upon Wild Rose in nature is truly a gift. There are over 300 different species of roses. ​​Wild Rose is a group of species that occur naturally, with no help from humans — a true wildflower. The appearance of Wild Rose is quite different from the classic Rose image. In the Pacific Northwest, we have a few varieties, like this huge Nootka Wild Rose. Energetically, Wild Rose is uplifting, nourishing, and healing for the emotional heart. It helps promote emotional equilibrium, lifting the spirit and opening the heart. Have you ever spotted Wild Rose in the wild? _________ #wildrose #rosearoma #rosearomatherapy #aromatherapy #aromaticmedicine #wildflowers #emotionalbalance
Juniper represents strength, resilience, and hardi Juniper represents strength, resilience, and hardiness. Its trunk is often twisted, tattered, and gnarly from standing strong through storms, high winds, heavy rain, flash floods, dust devils, and the extreme heat and cold of high-desert environments. This tree’s resilience in the face of the harshness of life is inspiring and strengthening. Its long-lasting hardiness brings hope and reflects the capability we all have within us to stand firm and strong in the face of whatever challenges life presents. _____________ #juniper #junipertree #aromatherapy #aromaticmedicine #groundingenergy #strength #resilience
Sometimes, less really is more. ✨🌿 Aromatic molec Sometimes, less really is more. ✨🌿 Aromatic molecules are incredibly potent, working almost instantly to support our mental and emotional well-being. In this clip, our instructor Erika Galentin breaks down the science behind scent and why small amounts can have such powerful effects. Erika is a clinical herbalist and aromatherapist with 2 decades of experience (and the newly appointed Executive Director of the American Herbalists Guild!). You can find more of her teachings in our Aromatic Medicine Garden membership & online education hub (link in bio).
Plants aren’t here to “fix” us. That’s not their r Plants aren’t here to “fix” us. That’s not their role. 🌿 What they do is offer gentle guidance…They support our bodies, soothe our emotional landscape, and create the conditions for healing to unfold. We do the work: the plants simply become the tools, our allies, helpers along the way. Herbalism and aromatherapy are based on the philosophy of holistic health; it’s all about tending to the whole person, not chasing symptoms. The key is digging down to the root of our issues, with plants by our side. When we shift from treating problems to supporting people, everything changes. This is why herbal practice feels so different from conventional approaches. Instead of forcing the body into a specific outcome, we work with the body’s wisdom: nudging, nourishing, and creating space for change to happen naturally. And when we invite plants to support us on both the physical and emotional levels, we tap into something deeper: partnership. Healing becomes a conversation rather than a prescription, a slow, steady return to balance with the help of our botanical allies. 🌱✨ *This is an excerpt from our Aromatic Medicine Garden membership. You can learn more about our online education hub at the link in our bio. ____________ #herbalism #aromatherapy #aromaticmedicine #herbalist #herbalmedicine #herbalremedies #holistichealth
Have you ever felt that nature was trying to commu Have you ever felt that nature was trying to communicate to you beyond words? Plants are intelligent beings. Many traditional peoples around the world have known this all along. Our ancestors at one point in time were united in this belief, as they lived close to the Earth in small communities, married to the land and nature. On a daily basis, they witnessed the precious interconnectedness of species, both plant and animal, and lived each day interacting with plants and the elements around them in intimate ways. Such connections kept them healthy, wise, and in tune with themselves and the natural and spiritual worlds. As humans began migrating out of the forests and fields and into towns and cities, our deep connection to nature began to slowly shift. What would our lives look like if we rekindled our relationship to plants and the Earth? Could we be better stewards of the Earth? Could we help save our beloved plants and animals from extinction? Could we pass on a better world to our younger generations? ______________ #nature #plantintelligence #natureisamazing #natureismagic #reciprocity #earthstewardship #earthstewards
Have you ever burned Bay leaves? 🍃 While they are Have you ever burned Bay leaves? 🍃 While they are now commonly used as seasoning in dishes, Bay leaves were traditionally burned as incense for a variety of reasons. The aroma of Bay, also called “Sweet Laurel”, has been known to offer inspiration, insight, and help boost self-esteem. In fact, in ancient times, the leaves were commonly burnt by temple priestesses of Delphi, Greece, as visionary herbs for the oracle. The Ancient Greeks would also place leaves under their pillows at night to call in dreams of divination. ____________ #bayleaf #bayleaves #bayleavesburning #naturalincense #aromaticmedicine #ancientgreece #sweetlaurel
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