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December 21, 20230Comments

The Health Benefits of Cinnamon Beyond the Kitchen

Cinnamon, the well-known aromatic spice that infuses warmth and depth into our favorite culinary delights, is much more than just a flavor enhancer. From the cozy aroma of chai tea
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Aromatherapy
Incense as Medicine
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 humanityโ€™s relationship with scent is
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; itโ€™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, 20229Comments

10 Aromatic Plants for Overcoming Anxiety

The world can feel overwhelming at times. There are so many herbs that can help ease anxiety, itโ€™s almost as if the plants know how chaotic life can feel and
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Ritual
December 20, 202116Comments

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, โ€œSay 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 Profiles
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 renowned Balm of Gilead was once used in various forms of holy incense and anointing
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Incense Crafting
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
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Aromatic History & Lore
Incense as Medicine
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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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๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ Looking for a little inspiration this weekend? ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ 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: ๐ŸŒฟ Lesson 1: The foundations of traditional incense crafting. ๐ŸŒฟ Lesson 2: The aromatic ingredients and building blocks that make incense work. ๐ŸŒฟ 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! ๐ŸŒฟ
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From a handful of fragrant plants to a beautiful, From a handful of fragrant plants to a beautiful, slow-burning incense cone. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ That's what I'm showing you how to do in the newest lesson of my FREE Hand-Crafted Incense Series! And we're not just TALKING about incense crafting anymore... Today I'm taking you into the workshop and making a batch of natural incense cones from start to finish, right before your eyes! I'll walk you through the process of transforming raw botanicals into incense you can actually burn and enjoy. Here's what you'll learn: ๐ŸŒฟ How to select and combine your aromatic ingredients ๐Ÿ”ฅ How to balance fragrant woody base materials, plant gum binders, aromatic herbs and water to create incense that holds together and burns properly ๐Ÿคฒ How to mix, shape, dry, and cure your own incense cones ๐Ÿ“˜ Plus, you'll receive The Incense Cone Making Blueprint, complete with a simple starter recipe to try at home! This is Lesson 3 of my FREE 3-part Hand-Crafted Incense Series, and all three lessons are ready to watch! If you're brand new to incense crafting, you can start with Lesson 1, where we'll explore the foundations of this ancient aromatic art, before moving into the ingredients and techniques that bring it all together. Whether you're an herbalist, aromatherapist, or simply someone who's drawn to natural incense, there's something deeply rewarding about creating your own incense with plants you've chosen yourself. ๐ŸŽฅ Join the FREE series and watch all 3 lessons through the link in our bio! The workshops are only available for a limited time, so don't wait too long to join us. See you at the crafting table! ~ Evan #NaturalIncense #IncenseMaking #IncenseCrafting #HandmadeIncense #BotanicalIncense #IncenseCones #AromaticPlants #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #AromaticMedicine #PlantBasedLiving #TraditionalIncense #DIYIncense #IncenseWorkshop #NaturalAromatics
You can have the most beautiful aromatic ingredien You can have the most beautiful aromatic ingredients in the world... and still make terrible incense. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ I learned this the hard way! You might have the finest Sandalwood, fragrant Frankincense, beautiful aromatic herbs, and a whole collection of incredible botanical materials. But combine them without understanding a few essential principles, and you could end up with incense that... โŒ Won't stay lit. โŒ Crumbles apart. โŒ Produces way too much smoke. โŒ Smells nothing like you imagined. And here's what might surprise you: The problem often isn't the plants. It's how you're putting them together. There's a fascinating art AND science behind making natural incense. Different ingredients have different jobs, just like in baking. Some create the aromatic foundation, some help everything hold together, and others influence how your incense burns. And once you understand how these elements work together, an entirely new world of possibilities opens up. You can begin moving beyond other people's recipes and start creating incense that's exactly the way YOU want it. That's what we're exploring in Lesson 2 of my FREE Hand-Crafted Incense Series, available to watch TODAY! ๐ŸŒฟ THE 4 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INCENSE In this workshop, I'll walk you through the fundamental building blocks of successful incense, including how to choose your materials, what makes a blend hold together, and how to avoid some of the most common beginner mistakes. You'll also receive a downloadable Building Blocks of Incense Guidebook to help you put it all into practice. And if you're just joining us, don't worry! You can start with Lesson 1 and follow along from the beginning. ๐Ÿ”ฅ READY TO DISCOVER WHAT MAKES GREAT INCENSE WORK? Join the FREE 3-part Hand-Crafted Incense Series through the link in our bio! ~ Evan #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #HandcraftedIncense
I wish someone had told me I could make my own inc I wish someone had told me I could make my own incense sooner. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ I'd been burning incense long before I ever studied aromatherapy. I've always loved incense. Its fragrances, the atmosphere it creates, and that primal feeling of participating in something humans have done for thousands of years. But it wasn't until I began studying aromatherapy that I learned I could make my own. That's when two worlds I loved came together. I was learning about the therapeutic virtues of aromatic plants and essential oils, and suddenly I saw how that knowledge could become part of one of humanity's oldest aromatic arts. Long before essential oils were distilled, people were working with fragrant plants and smoke. Earth, water, fire, and air coming together to create an aromatic experience. As I explored incense traditions from around the world, it felt like finding my own trail back to something ancient and deeply human. I began experimenting with woods, resins, herbs, and spices, eventually creating a line of aromatherapeutic incense for different therapeutic purposes. But what I gained went beyond the incense itself. Making it deepened my relationship with the plants, brought more creativity into my practice, and gave me a new appreciation for the traditions that came before us. And here's what still excites me: this ancient art has so many possibilities yet to explore. With the incredible diversity of aromatic plants available to us today, we can honor the old ways while creating fragrances and experiences that are entirely our own. If you love herbalism, aromatherapy, or simply the world of aromatic plants, perhaps incense crafting has something waiting for you, too. ~ Evan P.S. My FREE 3-part Hand-Crafted Incense Series is underway! Lesson 1 is ready to watch, and Lesson 2 arrives tomorrow. Join us through the link in our bio! #AromaticMedicine #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #Aromatherapy #Herbalism #AromaticPlants #HandcraftedIncense
What if you could make incense exactly the way YOU What if you could make incense exactly the way YOU want it? ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ Imagine creating beautiful natural incense from aromatic woods, resins, herbs, flowers, roots, and spices. Incense with fragrances you genuinely love. Gentle, low-smoke blends for meditation or relaxation. Rich, resinous incense for ritual and ceremony. Or something else entirely your own. The possibilities are almost endless when you know how to make it yourself. And I'd love to show you how! ๐ŸŽฅ My FREE 3-part Hand-Crafted Incense Series begins TODAY, and Lesson 1 is ready to watch! Over three video lessons, I'll guide you through the foundations of natural incense crafting, sharing what I've learned through nearly 20 years of making, experimenting with, and teaching this beautiful aromatic art. Here's what we'll explore: ๐ŸŒฟ The 4 essential building blocks of successful incense blends. ๐ŸŒฟ How to work with natural aromatic materials to create beautiful fragrances. ๐ŸŒฟ How to make incense that burns properly, without excessive smoke, and begin creating your own unique blends. ๐Ÿ“– You'll also receive 3 downloadable workbooks to accompany the lessons and help you put what you're learning into practice. No previous incense-making experience needed! Whether you're an herbalist, aromatherapist, incense lover, or simply curious about this ancient art, I'd love to have you join us. ๐ŸŒฟ JOIN THE FREE HAND-CRAFTED INCENSE SERIES ๐ŸŒฟ ๐Ÿ“Sign up through the link in our bio. Lesson 1 is waiting for you! See you inside, ~ Evan #NaturalIncense #IncenseMaking #AromaticPlants #Aromatherapy #Herbalism #AromaticMedicine #HandcraftedIncense
Tomorrow we begin. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ And whether you've loved in Tomorrow we begin. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ And whether you've loved incense for years or you're only beginning to wonder what's possible beyond the incense you've experienced before, I want you to know something: You don't need to know anything about making incense to join us. You don't need a shelf filled with rare materials, or even need to think of yourself as creative. And you definitely don't need to know where all of this might lead. You just need to be a little curious. Tomorrow we begin our free 3-part Hand-Crafted Incense Series, and I'm going to take you into a world I've been exploring for nearly 20 years. We'll work with real aromatic plantsโ€”resins, woods, herbs, spices and moreโ€”and start uncovering what actually goes into creating beautiful natural incense. I'm excited to teach you a beautiful hand-on skill, and even more excited for you to experience these plants differently... To learn to smell them more closely and notice things may have not noticed before. And to see the possibilities in materials you may already know and love. We'll open the doors to the series bright an early tomorrow and we'll be journeying together through it all week. I'll see you tomorrow! ~ Evan #NaturalIncense #AromaticPlants #IncenseMaking #Aromatherapy #Herbalism #AromaticMedicine
Can I tell you why I still get so excited about in Can I tell you why I still get so excited about incense after nearly 20 years? ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ It's not because I think everyone needs another hobby. And it's definitely not because the world needs more stuff to buy and burn. It's because I've spent most of my adult life working with plants, and incense has given me one of the most beautiful ways I know to experience them. I love herbalism, aromatherapy, and learning what plants can do for us. But something gets lost when our relationship with plants becomes entirely about what we can get from them. Take this herb for sleep, use this oil for stress, this plant for digestion. Obviously that's all important, no doubt. But plants can also teach us to slow down, pay attention, and use our senses more... They can help us create something beautiful with our hands. They can teach us how to sit with an aroma without needing it to accomplish anything at all. And that's a big part of why incense is still such a big part of my life. You can spend an evening with a single piece of aromatic wood or a resin you've smelled a hundred times and still notice something you never noticed before. And after nearly 20 years of doing this, I'm still learning. I'm still finding amazing materials that stop me in my tracks, I'm still experimenting and trying new things, and I'm still as fascinated as I was when I first started my incense journey. That's the experience I want to share with you when our free Hand-Crafted Incense Series begins this coming Monday. I'm definitely going to teach you about making natural incense. But more than that, I hope it helps you see aromatic plants a little differently. And I'm curious about something: What originally made YOU fall in love with aromatic plants? Was it herbalism? Essential oils? Gardening? Incense? Perfume? Something else entirely? Tell me in the comments. I want to hear your story. ๐ŸŒฟ ~ Evan #NaturalIncense #AromaticPlants #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #IncenseMaking #AromaticMedicine
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