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May 30, 20250Comments

Making Your Own Aromatic & Herbal Remedies

As a plant person, you likely already know this: Aromatic plants and herbs hold incredible healing potential. Beneath their beautiful scents and vibrant leaves lies a world of medicine, just
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May 22, 20250Comments

The Energy You Bring to the Craft: Intention as an Ingredient

Have you ever followed a recipe exactly, only to have it fall flat, while someone else makes the same thing and it comes alive? Or crafted an herbal or aromatic
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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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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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November 7, 20240Comments

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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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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Human/Plant Connection
Incense as Medicine
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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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Aromatic History & Lore
Human/Plant Connection
Incense as Medicine
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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
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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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
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
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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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If you could capture ONE place in an incense blend If you could capture ONE place in an incense blend, where would it be? 🌿🔥 Maybe it’s a place you’ve traveled that you can still smell when you close your eyes. A forest after the rain. A desert filled with aromatic plants. A temple heavy with the scent of centuries of incense. The ocean at sunset. A mountain meadow in summer. Or maybe it’s somewhere closer to home—a place filled with memories that you’d love to somehow capture through aroma. This is one of my favorite ways to approach incense crafting. Instead of beginning with: “What ingredients should I put together?” I tend to begin with: “What do I want to create and why?” Then you turn to your aromatic palette and start exploring which woods, resins, roots, herbs, flowers, and spices might help bring that place to life, or another intention or vision. Suddenly, incense becomes more than a recipe. It becomes a form of sensory storytelling. So to have some fun with this... 👇 If you could capture ONE place in an incense blend, where would it take us? For me, it would be this place. See my comment to learn where this is! #IncenseCrafting #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #BotanicalIncense #AromaticPlants #AromaticArts #IncenseBlending #HandmadeIncense #PlantResins #Frankincense #Sandalwood #Herbalism #TraditionalIncense
Where does an incense blend begin? 🌿🔥 You might t Where does an incense blend begin? 🌿🔥 You might think it begins with a recipe. But some of the most interesting blends begin long before you ever start measuring aromatic materials. They begin with an idea. Something you want to capture, express, remember, or experience through aroma. And that's when incense crafting starts to become something much bigger than simply combining plants that smell good together. It becomes a form of sensory storytelling. You can take something that exists only in your memory or imagination and begin giving it form through aromatic plants and smoke. But where do you find that initial spark? And how do you look at a shelf filled with woods, resins, roots, herbs, flowers, and spices and decide where to begin? In our newest article, we're exploring 7 different places you can look for inspiration when creating an incense blend—some obvious, and others you may have never considered. If you've been staring at your aromatic collection wondering “What could I create with all of this?” this one's for you. 🌿 From Forests to the Stars: 7 Ways to Find Inspiration for Incense Blending 🔥Comment INCENSE below, and we’ll send the full article straight to your inbox! And we'd love to hear from you: Where does inspiration for your incense blends usually come from? #IncenseCrafting #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #BotanicalIncense #IncenseBlending #AromaticPlants #AromaticArts #PlantResins #Frankincense #Sandalwood #Herbalism #IncenseLovers #TraditionalIncense
Traditional herbalism and folklore hold valuable w Traditional herbalism and folklore hold valuable wisdom about plants. Throughout history, different cultures and societies have passed down traditional knowledge about the healing properties and uses of various botanicals. These stories are not merely fanciful tales but valuable repositories of ancient wisdom. Exploring botanical folklore and the symbolism within it helps us gain valuable insight into the historical context of herbs and the beliefs surrounding their therapeutic benefits. This often reveals unique and innovative ways in which these plants have been utilized for their medicinal, spiritual, or practical applications. By integrating this traditional wisdom with modern scientific research, we can harness the full potential of plants and explore their holistic healing properties, paving the way for a deeper understanding of nature's gifts and how they support our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual realms. --- #herbalism #traditionalherbalism #folklore #botanical
How do you actually come up with a new incense ble How do you actually come up with a new incense blend? 🌿🔥 It's one thing to follow a recipe. It's another thing entirely to look at a shelf filled with Frankincense, Sandalwood, aromatic woods, resins, roots, herbs, flowers, and spices and think... What do I make with all of this? Where do you even begin? How do you decide what belongs together? And how do you move beyond following someone else's recipes and start creating something that's actually your own? These are some of my favorite questions when it comes to incense crafting. Because once you begin exploring them, the art of incense gets a whole lot bigger. I've got something coming tomorrow that I think will get your creative wheels turning. 🌿 But first I'm curious: When you create an incense blend, or any other fragranced creation, where does your inspiration usually come from? #IncenseCrafting #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #BotanicalIncense #AromaticPlants #AromaticArts #Herbalism #PlantResins #Frankincense #Sandalwood #IncenseLovers #IncenseBlending #TraditionalIncense #AromaticMedicine
There are always seasonal shifts happening around There are always seasonal shifts happening around us in nature and through the elements, whether subtle or drastic. What changes are you witnessing now in the natural world where you live? Even if you don’t live in a place where the leaves change color, the plants and animals start to sense the shift in seasons. If you look closely, you might notice their subtle changes. Are you noticing subtle shifts happening inside of you, too? Spend some time outside and connect to the changing of the seasons - it may help you see beautiful reflections in your inner world. --- #AutumnVibes #SeasonalShift #NatureConnection #MindfulLiving
Did you know that aromatic plants can support brai Did you know that aromatic plants can support brain health? A compelling new scientific study found that when participants used certain essential oils nightly, it boosted their word recall by 226% and improved the functioning of a key brain pathway that plays an important role in learning and memory. The participants in the study used essential oils in a diffuser and rotated through seven different scents, one for each day of the week: Rose, Orange, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Lavender. Many different cultures have utilized aromatic plants to support mental clarity, focus, and brain health since ancient times. Although this information isn't surprising, it remains both inspiring and empowering to witness clinical evidence validating the effectiveness of aromatic medicine. Here’s the link to the full article of the study: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-using-aromatherapy-oils-every-night-help-improve-memory#How-aromatherapy-may-influence-the-brain --- #brainhealth #brainhealthtips #aromatherapy #aromatherapy #aromaticplants
In Greek mythology, Rosemary was born from grief. In Greek mythology, Rosemary was born from grief. As told in Homer’s Iliad, the daughter of the King of Sparta fell in love with the Sun God. Enraged, the King condemned her to be buried alive. When the Sun God wept over her grave, Rosemary grew where his tears touched the earth. A plant born of love, loss & remembrance. The Sun governs the heart, courage & the journey through grief… and Rosemary has carried this symbolism ever since. Ancient Greeks & Romans planted Rosemary in nearly every garden, believing it offered spiritual protection. Medieval Europeans burned it to cleanse hospital air. Herbal physicians like Dioscorides praised it for its warming, life-giving qualities. Shakespeare echoed this wisdom in Hamlet: “There’s Rosemary, that’s for remembrance.” Across cultures, Rosemary has been used to honor the dead, comfort the grieving & ensure that those we love are never forgotten. Egyptian mummies were often found wrapped in Rosemary as a sign of reverence for the dead. In England & Wales, sprigs of Rosemary were worn at funerals or pinned to clothing to support the grieving process. In some traditions, Rosemary was placed on coffins before burial – a message to both the living & the spirits beyond that the departed would never be forgotten, and would continue to live on in memory. Many of these traditions still live on today. In modern aromatic medicine, Rosemary is called upon for memory support as well as soothing digestion, opening the lungs, boosting mental clarity, and offering balance across the physical, emotional & spiritual body. Rosemary is for the moments when your boots feel stuck in the mud, and you’ve forgotten why you ever started walking. 🌿 Want to go deeper into Rosemary’s magic & medicine? Comment ROSEMARY to receive our FREE full-length Rosemary feature inside the Aromatic Medicine Garden. ✨ 1-hour Rosemary plant talk video with clinical herbalist & aromatherapist Erika Galentin ✨ 21-page monograph PDF ✨ History & folklore wisdom ✨ Aromatherapy & herbal uses ✨ Physical, emotional, mental & spiritual benefits ✨ Cultivation tips ✨ Recipes for oil infusions, tinctures, glycerites, electuaries, herbal vinegar & more
THE AROMATIC CONNOISSEUR SERIES IS BACK 🌿 A few w THE AROMATIC CONNOISSEUR SERIES IS BACK 🌿 A few weeks ago, I launched a brand-new 3-part series for people who want to go much deeper into the aromatic materials they work with. Not just using them, but understanding where they come from, what makes one truly exceptional, and how we can help protect the plants behind them. Now all 3 classes are fully recorded and released, I’m incredibly happy with how they turned out, and we’ve gotten some great feedback from our first students. So to celebrate the release of all 3 lessons, I’m reopening the doors for 2 days at our original inaugural pricing. 🌎 SOURCE IT Find exceptional, high-quality, responsibly sourced aromatics—and suppliers worth trusting. 👃 KNOW IT Learn what makes an aromatic truly exceptional and develop your own ability to recognize quality. 🌿 PROTECT IT Explore sustainability, regeneration, threatened aromatics, harvesting pressure, and our role as ambassadors of the plants. All 3 classes are ready to watch immediately. Today + tomorrow only: $45/class or $117 for all 3. After that, the pricing increases. Learn more at the link in our bio. https://members.aromaticmedicineschool.com/the-aromatic-connoisseur/
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