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January 25, 202134Comments

The Medicine & Magic of Pine

Article written by Evan SylliaasenFor ages, humans across the Earth have maintained a special and magical relationship with evergreen trees of all kinds. The multifaceted wisdom in their growth patterns,
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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
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🌿 How well do we really know a plant? Take Lavend 🌿 How well do we really know a plant? Take Lavender, for example. You might know its aroma intimately, have grown it for years, or used its flowers in countless preparations. But here's something worth considering... Every method of preparation reveals certain qualities of a plant while leaving others behind. Steep Lavender flowers in hot water, and we extract water-soluble constituents, including rosmarinic acid and other phenolics, alongside some volatile aromatics. Lavender tea has traditionally been enjoyed for relaxation and digestive comfort, while its phenolic compounds exhibit antioxidant activity. Infuse those flowers into a fixed oil, and we're extracting a different range of more lipophilic constituents. Traditionally used in calming massage preparations, Lavender-infused oil offers a gentle way to support relaxation, ease tension, and nourish the skin. Distill Lavender, and another dimension emerges. Its essential oil concentrates volatile compounds like linalool and linalyl acetate, studied for their calming effects. The hydrosol captures smaller amounts of water-coompatable aromatics, offering a gentler, more diluted preparation for topical use. An alcohol tincture offers yet another perspective. Alcohol concentration changes which constituents are extracted. Lavender tinctures have traditionally been used for nervous tension and digestive discomfort, although their effects aren't necessarily the same as those of its essential oil. And there are more, of course. But none of these preparations represents the plant in its entirety. Each has its own chemistry, applications, and potential benefits, shaped by the methods we choose. We can spend years working with a single plant and still discover qualities we've never encountered before, simply by changing how we approach it. Knowing a plant isn't just about memorizing its constituents or traditional uses. It's also about working with it, observing the differences, and allowing our experience to deepen our understanding. Is there a plant you've worked with for years that continues to surprise you? #Herbalism #AromaticMedicine #Lavender #HerbalPreparations #PlantMedicine
🌿 An impossible question for all you plant lovers 🌿 An impossible question for all you plant lovers out there... If you could only make ONE type of herbal preparation for the rest of your life, what would you choose? Would you stick with tinctures? Infused oils? Salves? Herbal teas? Hydrosols? Herbal honeys? Or is there another preparation you simply couldn't live without? Think about it for a minute. You'd have to give up making all the others! 😅 I imagine some of you have been making herbal preparations for decades, while others are just getting started. Either way, I'm curious what you'd choose. For me, one of the things I love about working with plants is how differently we can experience the very same herb depending on how we prepare it. Take Rose, for example. A cup of Rose tea, a fragrant Rose-infused oil, and freshly distilled Rose hydrosol can each offer a completely different experience of the plant. So what's your ONE preparation, and why does it get your vote? #Herbalism #HerbalPreparations #AromaticMedicine #HerbalMedicine #Herbalist #PlantMedicine #HerbalRemedies #HomeApothecary #MedicinalPlants #HerbalEducation #BotanicalMedicine #HerbalCrafting #PlantLovers #HerbalCommunity
🚨 LAST DAY! Our Incense Crafting Kit Flash Sale En 🚨 LAST DAY! Our Incense Crafting Kit Flash Sale Ends Tonight! 🌿 If you've ever wanted to make your own natural incense but weren't sure where to start? We've made it easy! Our Botanical Incense Crafting Kit comes with beautiful aromatic woods, resins, natural binders, an incense cone mold, and simple recipes to help you make your first batches of handmade incense. And for a few more hours, we're throwing in 2 FREE bonuses ($88 value)! 🌳 Aromatic Resins & Gums Masterclass ($79 value) — Explore the fascinating world of botanical resins, their traditional uses, and how to work with them. 📖 Materia Aromatica eBook ($9 value) — Discover 20 treasured incense plants and their rich aromatic histories and traditions. All yours at no extra cost when you order your kit! Imagine lighting your very first handmade incense cone, breathing in the beautiful aromas of the plants you've brought together, and knowing you made that yourself. There's something pretty special about that. This offer ends TONIGHT! After that, both free bonuses are gone. 👉 Follow our bio link to grab your kit and bonuses before they're gone: Happy crafting! ~ Evan #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #BotanicalIncense #HandmadeIncense #IncenseMaking #AromaticPlants #TraditionalIncense #IncenseKit #PlantBasedLiving #IncenseCones
48 HOURS ONLY! 🌿 Get 2 FREE Bonuses with Our Botan 48 HOURS ONLY! 🌿 Get 2 FREE Bonuses with Our Botanical Incense Crafting Kit! Ever wanted to make your own incense using real woods, resins, and aromatic plants? Our Botanical Incense Crafting Kit gives you the materials and recipes to start creating your own all-natural incense cones, experimenting with different aromatic blends, and discovering the art of traditional incense making. And for the next 48 hours, we're including two special bonuses with every kit! 🎁 BONUS #1: Aromatic Resins & Gums Masterclass ($79 value) Explore the fascinating world of botanical resins and gums and learn more about these incredible aromatic materials. 🎁 BONUS #2: Materia Aromatica Ebook ($9 value) Expand your knowledge of the aromatic plants and materials used in incense, perfumery, and beyond. That's $88 in FREE bonuses when you purchase our Botanical Incense Crafting Kit. Whether you're completely new to incense making or ready to explore new materials and recipes, this is a great way to get your hands into the craft. ⏳ This offer disappears in 48 hours! 🌿 Grab your kit and claim both bonuses through the link in our bio! #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #BotanicalIncense #IncenseCrafting #IncenseLovers #AromaticPlants #Herbalism #BotanicalCrafts #TraditionalIncense #DIYIncense #HigherMindIncense
Why do certain aromas hold such power over us? Why Why do certain aromas hold such power over us? Why can a single inhale of Pine, Rose, or Cinnamon instantly transport us across decades, stirring tears or lifting the heart with inexplicable joy? The answer lies in scent’s unique connection to memory and emotion. Unlike other senses, which pass through the thalamus before reaching consciousness, scent travels directly to the olfactory bulb, which links straight to the amygdala and hippocampus, the brain’s centers for emotion and memory. In other words, scent bypasses logic and speaks directly to the heart. This is why certain aromatic plants feel profoundly moving... They're keys that unlock entire worlds of feeling and memory. What scent speaks to you the most? 🌿 ______________ #aroma #aromatherapy #scentmemory #scenttherapy #aromaticplants #aromaticmedicine
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
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