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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
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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 humanity’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; 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, 20229Comments

10 Aromatic Plants for Overcoming Anxiety

The world can feel overwhelming at times. There are so many herbs that can help ease anxiety, it’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,
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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.
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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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Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Incense as Medicine
Plant Profiles
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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One final sneak peek! Here’s what you’ll learn in One final sneak peek! Here’s what you’ll learn in the last 2 modules of The Traditional Incense Crafting Course (continued from the previous post): 🌿 Master the art of crafting your own incense cones using aromatic plants of your choice – for fragrance, medicine, or rituals 🔥 Discover the secrets to making fully burning, solid incense that smells incredible and burns perfectly 🧘‍♂️ Create your own natural, plant-based incense sticks tailored for any intention or purpose 💧 Learn how to properly incorporate essential oils and hydrosols to elevate your incense blends and maximize their therapeutic effects And so much more! Imagine being able to choose the aromatic plants you love and transform them into beautiful incense creations that are entirely your own. Incense that smells just the way you envisioned, burns beautifully, and brings something meaningful into your life and the lives of others. And if you've been dreaming of learning this craft, why spend another year wondering where to begin, struggling with recipes, or putting off something that genuinely inspires you? This could be the beginning of a beautiful lifelong journey with incense, the aromatic arts, and the beautiful plants that give us this craft. This special offer ends SOON – tonight at 10 PM Pacific. Don’t miss out! Get all the program details in our bio link! I truly hope to see you in this year’s course. It would be an honor to work alongside you and guide you on your incense crafting journey. ~ Evan P.S. The $484 worth of free bonus mini-courses and guides disappear at 10pm pst, and the next time course opens, the price will be going up significantly. So this is your best opportunity! #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #BotanicalIncense #IncenseMaking #TraditionalIncense #IncenseCourse #AromaticPlants #NaturalPerfumery #IncenseCones #IncenseSticks #PlantBasedRituals #Herbalism #AromaticMedicine #HandcraftedWithLove
Friendly reminder: Today's the day! Doors to this Friendly reminder: Today's the day! Doors to this year’s Traditional Incense Crafting Course are closing tonight at 10 pm PST! Here's what you'll learn in Modules 3 & 4 (continued from last post): ✨ How to formulate incense for specific intentions & purposes 🌿 Compounding blends for balanced fragrance & fine-tuned aromas 🧪 Creating effective & potent incense using therapeutic formulation techniques 🔥 Making incense for ritual & ceremonial purposes 🌸 Working with raw aromatic materials in formulating & crafting your own loose incense blends 🌳 Learn to incorporate tree resins like Frankincense and Copal, and become skilled at mixing all types of ingredients into powerful & pleasing aromatic creations And SO MUCH more... (What you'll learn continued in the next post) Follow the link in our bio for details (and learn about the amazing bonuses mini-courses and guides offered). 🚨 P.S. You’ve got until 10 PM tonight when this all disappears… 🚨 #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #IncenseMaking #BotanicalIncense #TraditionalIncense #IncenseCourse #IncenseFormulation #AromaticPlants #Frankincense #TreeResins #LooseIncense #Herbalism #PlantBasedRituals #NaturalAromatics
Here’s a sneak peek at what you'll learn in Module Here’s a sneak peek at what you'll learn in Modules 1 & 2 of the Traditional Incense Crafting Course: * The qualities & roles of various botanical ingredients used in incense crafting * How to properly use gums & resins, binders & bases, fragrant hardwoods, & oil-dense botanicals in incense * Step-by-step guides for making incense cones, loose incense, & incense sticks * The story of incense: in-depth cultural exploration of traditional & ritual plant smoke * Histories & traditions of incense as medicine * Aesthetic histories of incense cultures including the Japanese Koh-do incense ceremony And a whole lot more... (More of what you'll learn continued in the next post) Don't miss out on this opportunity, click our bio link! P.S. The Traditional Incense Crafting Course Special Enrollment Closes Tonight at 10 pm PST! After that, the bonuses disappear and the price will be going up! #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #IncenseMaking #BotanicalIncense #TraditionalIncense #IncenseCourse #AromaticPlants #Herbalism #JapaneseIncense #KohDo #PlantBasedLiving #NaturalAromatics #IncenseSticks #IncenseCones
This is it – today’s the final day! The special o This is it – today’s the final day! The special offer to join The Traditional Incense Crafting Course, along with all the free bonuses, ends tonight at 10 PM PST. Don’t miss out – click our bio link for more details. Incense crafting is a time-honored tradition that can elevate your work with plants or take your business to the next level. Tonight, the journey begins for our new students as they set sail into the enchanting world of The Traditional Incense Crafting Course. You don’t want to miss this aromatic adventure. Hope to see you there! ~Evan #incensecrafting #aromaticmedicine #incense #IncenseLovers #aromaticplants #sandalwood #herbalcrafting #aromatherapy
🌿 There's a big difference between following an in 🌿 There's a big difference between following an incense recipe and understanding how to make incense. Think about baking bread. You can follow a recipe and make something tasty. But once you understand how the ingredients work together, you can begin experimenting, making substitutions, and creating something entirely your own from scratch without having to think to hard about it. Incense crafting is much the same! 🔥 Why won't your incense cone stay lit? 🌿 Why does a blend smell beautiful before burning, but completely different once it's lit? 🔥 How can you adjust a formula to produce less smoke or burn more evenly? When you understand the roles of different botanicals, binders, bases, and aromatic ingredients, you can start answering these questions for yourself. And that's when the real creative possibilities open up! After more than 15 years of professionally crafting incense, one of my greatest joys is helping others develop the knowledge and confidence to work independently with these remarkable plants. Whether you're making incense for your home, your herbal or aromatic practice, or even dreaming of starting your own incense business, these are skills you can continue developing for a lifetime. 🌿 My Traditional Incense Crafting Course teaches you the foundations, techniques, and formulation principles to do just that. ⏳ Enrollment closes TOMORROW, October 27, at 10 PM Pacific! Tuition will be higher when enrollment reopens in the future. 👉 Explore the course through the LINK IN BIO! #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #IncenseMaking #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #BotanicalArts
🌿 Ever noticed how incense can smell completely di 🌿 Ever noticed how incense can smell completely different before and after you light it? You might open a jar of fragrant Sandalwood, Frankincense, or a beautiful botanical blend and fall in love with the aroma. But once it's burning, the fragrance changes. Sometimes dramatically! That's because the aroma of a raw botanical isn't necessarily the same as the aroma it produces when heated or burned. Different aromatic compounds evaporate, transform, and break down at different temperatures. And when you're crafting incense, you're not simply combining ingredients that smell beautiful together. You're creating a formula that needs to work beautifully when it's actually burning. 🔥 That's where incense crafting becomes a fascinating art and science! Learning how different botanicals behave, how they interact with one another, and how to balance your ingredients opens up an entirely new world of creative possibilities. It's one of my favorite things to teach. If you'd love to explore this art more deeply, enrollment for my Traditional Incense Crafting Course is open through Tuesday, October 27 at 10 PM Pacific. 🌿 Explore the course here: https://aromaticmedicineschool.com/f/hciws/incense-crafting-course
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🌿 The sacred side to making incense In traditiona 🌿 The sacred side to making incense In traditional incense-making practices around the world, crafting incense can be an act of prayer, devotion, creativity, and connection with the plants themselves. From Tibetan monasteries where prayers and mantras accompany the crafting process, to the sacred incense traditions of ancient Egypt, incense has long been so much more than a pleasant fragrance. And the countless other traditions from around the world are all so incredibly beautiful. Whether you're drawn to incense for meditation, ritual, working with aromatic plants, or simply the joy of creating something fragrant with your own hands, there's an entire world to explore. 🔥 Want to learn this ancient botanical art for yourself? Enrollment for my Traditional Incense Crafting Course is still OPEN, but only until Tuesday, October 27 at 10 PM Pacific! Learn to formulate and craft your own natural incense using resins, woods, herbs, flowers, and other aromatic botanicals. 🌿 Explore the course through the LINK IN BIO! #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #AromaticMedicine #IncenseMaking #Herbalism #SacredSmoke #BotanicalArts
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