Palo Santo Archives – The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine

January 16, 20250Comments

Tree Resins: Unlock the Power of this Underappreciated Natural Remedy

There’s something very magical about tree resins. These golden, aromatic droplets are born from a tree’s natural healing process – a protective substance that seals wounds, guards against infection, 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

November 28, 20230Comments

DIY Aromatic Gifts: 8 Recipes for a Heartfelt Holiday

As the holiday season approaches, what better way to share the spirit of warmth and love than through handmade, aromatic herbal gifts?In this DIY holiday gift blog, we've compiled a

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Incense as Medicine

December 9, 20229Comments

Aromatic Plants for Colds and Flu

‘Tis the season – of cold and flu. Now more than ever is a great time to focus on strengthening your immune system. As you may already know, winter tends

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profiles

August 26, 201912Comments

Myrrh Plant Profile – The Sacred Bitter Medicine of Antiquity

Have you ever noticed how Frankincense and Myrrh are commonly mentioned together by herbalists and incense connoisseurs, yet Frankincense somehow receives all the attention in the media and medical journals these days? Why

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

Sustainability

March 19, 20180Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Aromatic Tree Resins

Tree resins have been a major part of human history and have been used in nearly every culture on Earth for thousands of years. Whether used in natural perfumery, as

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Incense as Medicine

November 5, 20170Comments

Aromatics for Congestion, Colds and Flu

Throughout the year I have friends, family, and students ask me what they can do for their loved ones or themselves to either help prevent them from getting sick, or

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine