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January 9, 20250Comments

The Benefits of Pine Resin & How to Harvest It

I will never forget meeting my friend Sam (name changed to spare them any embarrassment), a budding herbalist radiating excitement and curiosity about the wonders of the natural world. One

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Herbal Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

December 19, 20240Comments

The Power of Frankincense: Boosting Immunity and Overall Well-Being

Thousands of years ago, in ancient kingdoms, the air was thick with the rich, aromatic smoke of Frankincense. This sacred resin, harvested from Boswellia trees, played a central role in

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Aromatic Recipes

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Herbal Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Plant Profiles

Sustainability

November 7, 20241Comments

Pine Needle Tea Benefits, Harvesting Tips & Recipe

In the bitter winter of 1536, deep in the wilds of North America, morale was low. The French explorer Jacques Cartier and his crew, weakened by months at sea, began

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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

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Aromatherapy

Human/Plant Connection

Incense as Medicine

Plant Profiles

Ritual

September 25, 20241Comments

Aromatic Plants for Improving Indoor Air Quality

In a world where we often retreat to the comfort of our homes, the indoor air we breathe has never been more crucial to our health. Did you know that

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Human/Plant Connection

May 9, 20240Comments

From Nature to Nose: Unveiling the Art of Natural Perfumery

Have you ever felt a deep desire to have your beloved aromatic plants accompany you throughout your day? That’s what it’s like to wear natural perfume. Unfortunately, many modern perfumes found

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Aromatherapy

Herbal Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Incense as Medicine

Topical Medicine

March 27, 20240Comments

Exploring Aromatic Medicine Beyond Essential Oils

As you may already know, the expansive world of aromatic plants offers countless therapeutic benefits. While many may associate aromatic medicine solely with aromatherapy and essential oils, a rich array

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Aromatherapy

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

March 21, 20240Comments

Aromatic Tea Meditation Guide

Rooted in ancient traditions, tea meditation is a powerful way to develop mindfulness and experience the healing potential of aromatic plants in an embodied way. Beyond merely tea tasting, it

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic Recipes

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

February 13, 20240Comments

Exploring the Essence of Self-Love with Aromatic Plants

What would your life look like if you treated yourself with the same kindness you showed to others? As Valentine's Day rolls around again, there tends to be a lot

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Aromatherapy

Ayurveda

Human/Plant Connection

June 2, 20225Comments

Energetics in Plants and People

Have you ever wondered why exactly it is, that an aromatic remedy may work great for you, but not for your neighbor?This is because every person is incredibly unique, and

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