Fragrance Oils and Synthetics Exposed

March 29, 20230Comments

Fragrance Oils and Synthetics Exposed

From the fragrant days of cave dwelling, to the glory of the ancient incense and spice routes, to mass-produced, chemical-based, aromatic mimicry, the evolution of humanity’s relationship with scent is

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Incense as Medicine

The Art of Incense

September 22, 20222Comments

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

August 25, 20222Comments

10 Aromatic Plants for Overcoming Anxiety

The world can feel overwhelming at times – we are still navigating the challenges of a pandemic, the news is filled with tragic events, and life in general can be

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Ritual

December 20, 20212Comments

10 Ancient Medicinal Plants in the Bible

Did you know there are more than 10 aromatic plants mentioned in the Bible?As the holiday season unfolds, you may be putting up a Christmas tree in your living room,

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Aromatic History & Lore

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

Sustainability

July 19, 20210Comments

Smudging: An Issue of Ethics and Sustainability

Have you ever scrolled past a social media ad with an image of someone burning a smudge stick of White Sage with the caption reading something like, “Say Bye-Bye to

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Alchemy

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

March 24, 20190Comments

The Roots of Aromatherapy & The Soul of Plants

Modern Aromatherapy, the therapeutic use of botanical essential oils, is one of the fastest growing healing modalities of our time, and its name is widely known around the world today.

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Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profile

Ritual

Topical Medicine

January 1, 20190Comments

Balm of Gilead, Comfort for the Soul

Considered to be among the most sacred of herbs throughout many ancient Eastern cultures, the renown Balm of Gilead was once used in various forms of holy incense and anointing

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

The Art of Incense

Topical Medicine

April 25, 20180Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Aromatic Tree Resins, Part II

The aromatic tree resins of the world are some of the most potent healing materials on Earth, used in folk medicine, indigenous medicine, and many of the more established systems

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

The Art of Incense

September 29, 20170Comments

The Sacred Sense of Smell

Since time immemorial, our sense of smell has been intrinsically connected to the sacred and divine, above all other senses. Across the Earth, the ancients considered our sense of smell

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

Plant Profile

Sustainability

September 11, 20170Comments

Palo Santo – Holy Wood

Palo Santo (Holy Wood) has been used throughout Central America and many northern territories of South America for thousands of years for purification and cleansing of the physical, energetic, and

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