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December 28, 20217Comments

The Many Uses of Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus leaves are more than just koala food. If you’ve ever smelled this plant, the aromatics really stick in your memory – it’s bold, refreshing, vibrant, and opening. After one
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Aromatic History & Lore
Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine
Plant Profiles
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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That plant was Yarrow. Its Latin name, Achillea mi That plant was Yarrow. Its Latin name, Achillea millefolium, still carries that story today. The archetype it holds is called the Wounded Healer: a reminder that our deepest capacity to help others often grows from the wounds we've learned to tend in ourselves. It's a teaching that feels especially true right now. In uncertain times, people have always turned to the plant world — not as a last resort, but as a first language. Because the plants have reliably been there when little else was. 🌱 One gift of aromatic plants is their ability to meet us where we are: steadying the nervous system, calming the mind, offering grounding when life feels unstable. It's often part of what calls us to this path. And it's exactly what Yarrow — as plant, medicine, and story — has to teach us. Last week we opened a FREE Plant Talk all about Yarrow, and this free lesson expires tomorrow night at midnight PST. 🚨 Inside, you'll learn: 🌿 The mythology and folklore behind Yarrow 🌿 Its role as the Wounded Healer archetype 🌿 Traditional uses across herbalism and aromatherapy 🌿 How it supports digestion, circulation, skin, menstrual health, and more 🌿 Its role in emotional health and boundary work 🌿 Yarrow's botany and how to grow it 🌿 Practical applications: tea, tincture, flower essence, essential oil, hydrosol, infused oil, incense, and more 🌿 Plus a detailed downloadable Plant Monograph with recipes and expert tips Most herbalists and aromatherapists think they know Yarrow… until they study it deeply. "This is the BEST EVER Yarrow lesson in my couple of decades of loving and using this plant!" –Judy B. ✨ Catch the free Yarrow Plant Talk at the link in our bio.
The first time I lit Frankincense resin, it was co The first time I lit Frankincense resin, it was cold & raining, and something inside me just felt… heavy. My mind felt noisy & scattered. Everything on my to-do list seemed impossible to begin. I had this strange tightness in my chest, like I couldn't quite take a full breath. So I stopped what I was doing & lit a small piece of raw Frankincense resin. As it slowly warmed, the aroma began filling the room, and little by little, something settled. I noticed my shoulders relaxing. My breath deepening. The mental fog starting to lift. It felt as though the plant was calling me back into myself. I remember that moment vividly because it was the first time I’d ever worked with raw Frankincense; not an essential oil, store-bought incense, or wellness product, but the whole plant medicine. And it changed the way I saw plants forever. The deeper I explored Frankincense, the more layers revealed themselves: the resin infused into oils & salves for aches & pains, chest rubs for lung support, tinctures traditionally used for digestion & inflammation, tea to soothe stress. Every preparation revealed another side of the plant. And with each new experience, my relationship with Frankincense deepened. I remember thinking: if one plant holds this much wisdom… what else is waiting to be discovered? Once the botanical world pulls you in like that, the journey is never really over. The plants always have something new to teach us. Just like a good friend, we get to know them over time, slowly peeling back more layers of understanding & connection. And that kind of layered wisdom builds a sense of stability & self-reliance in your work with plants. A rootedness that doesn't waver when the world feels uncertain. But many of us never find a single place that shares the full picture of a plant: the science, story, spirit & hands-on practice, all woven together. That's exactly why we created the Aromatic Medicine Garden, an online education hub full of plant talks, monographs, core teachings & remedy tutorials. The Garden doors are open now for a limited time! 🌿 Learn more at the link in bio. Drop the plant that first called to you in the comments below ⬇
This is a sneak peek from inside our Aromatic Medi This is a sneak peek from inside our Aromatic Medicine Garden, the only online learning space devoted entirely to the full spectrum of plant medicine, looking at plants from the angles of both aromatherapy and herbalism. Our education hub brings together herbalism, aromatherapy, energetics, philosophy, remedy-making, and embodied relationship with plants into one immersive, cohesive experience. When you join, you get instant access to: ​​​​​​​ 🌿 In-depth Plant Talks that give you a real, lasting relationship with each plant—not just facts, but a felt sense of their full story, where they come from, and how to work with them 🌿 Detailed downloadable Plant Monographs filled with recipes, preparations, and reference material you'll return to again and again 🌿 Step-by-step Remedy Tutorials so you can transform plants into potent aromatic preparations and herbal remedies 🌿 Core Teachings on energetics, body systems, philosophy, and formulation, providing a deeper framework that makes everything come together 🌿 Live Q&A Calls with instructor Erika Galentin every other month to ask questions and connect with community The idea is simple: you get to truly know a plant. One plant, one preparation, one relationship at a time. Enrollment for the Aromatic Medicine Garden is only open for a few more days, and doors close Wednesday, May 27 at midnight PST. If something in you has been craving a deeper, richer relationship with plants, we’d love to invite you inside the Garden. Learn more about the Aromatic Medicine Garden at the link in our bio. #salves #HerbalBalm #herbalsalve #erikagalentin #aromaticmedicine #herbalremedy
This is an excerpt from the full Chamomile Plant T This is an excerpt from the full Chamomile Plant Talk inside the Aromatic Medicine Garden. Every teaching inside the Garden is led by Erika Galentin, a clinical herbalist and aromatherapist with over 2 decades of experience. ​​​​​​​Members call Erika's lessons "intoxicating" and "addicting," and describe finally feeling like they're getting the whole picture of a plant instead of scattered bits and pieces. Her rare blend of storytelling, clinical wisdom, historical depth, and humor makes every lesson feel alive. She doesn't just teach you facts about plants... She helps you truly know them. Members often tell us these teachings expanded their practice, helping them feel more confident, connected, and inspired, often calling the Garden a "sanctuary" where they find solace and self-reliance in their work with plants. When you join, you unlock: 🌱 Full access to our entire library of 1+ hour Plant Talks 🌱 Extensive downloadable monographs and recipes 🌱 Live Q&A calls with Erika every other month 🌱 Core teachings on energetics, formulation, and body systems 🌱 Hands-on remedy tutorials and aromatic preparations ​​​​​​​If you've ever felt like your plant education was missing something... depth, context, connection, a sense of the whole picture... this is that missing piece for our members. 🚨Doors close TOMORROW, May 27 at midnight PST. Learn more at the link in our bio. #chamomile #essentialoils #holistichealing #aromaticmedicinegarden #aromaticmedicineschool #herbalmedicine
We could try to describe what it's like inside the We could try to describe what it's like inside the Aromatic Medicine Garden... But honestly, our members say it best ✨ This is the only online plant education space that bridges herbalism and aromatherapy into one deep, cohesive path... ​​​​​​​Taught by Erika Galentin, a clinical herbalist and aromatherapist with over 2 decades of experience. When you join, you unlock: 🌱 Full access to our entire library of 1+ hour Plant Talks 🌱 Extensive downloadable monographs and recipes 🌱 Live Q&A calls with Erika every other month 🌱 Core teachings on energetics, formulation, and body systems 🌱 Hands-on remedy tutorials and aromatic preparations 🌱 A supportive community of fellow plant lovers and practitioners Doors close tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27 at midnight PST. 🌼 Click the link in our bio to learn more before the gates close. #herbaleducation #erikagalentin #herbalwisdom #aromaticplants #aroma #plantconnection #mythology #herbalhistory
When life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or discon When life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or disconnected… many people instinctively return to the plants. Not just for physical support, but for grounding, clarity, calm, and connection. And aromatic plants, in particular, have long played a powerful role in helping us navigate stress, grief, exhaustion, transition, and healing. There’s a reason these plants have been at the center of healing traditions across cultures for thousands of years... And that wisdom is still available to us. 🌿 That’s exactly why we created the Aromatic Medicine Garden. Inside the Garden membership: ✨ Plants are taught through both science and story ✨ Folklore, energetics, and clinical insight are woven together ✨ You move beyond “take this herb for that symptom” into a deeper understanding of why plants work ✨ You learn how to confidently create herbal remedies and aromatic preparations at home ✨ Your plant practice becomes more intuitive, self-reliant, and embodied Members often tell us these teachings completely change the way they relate to plants… Not because they simply learned more information, but because they finally experienced the whole picture. Learn more about the Aromatic Medicine Garden at the link in our bio. #herbaleducation #erikagalentin #aromaticmedicinegarden #medicinemaking #aromaticherbs
Plants have so much to teach us. 🌱 Yes, it’s powe Plants have so much to teach us. 🌱 Yes, it’s powerful to understand how herbs support the body physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually… But some of the deepest lessons plants offer go far beyond their physical uses. They live in the stories carried through tradition, folklore, energetics, and lived experience, revealing ways of understanding healing that can completely transform how we relate to plants. That’s exactly what our special free Yarrow Plant Talk offers. And it’s the spirit behind all of the Plant Talks inside our Aromatic Medicine Garden membership. Because enrollment for the Aromatic Medicine Garden closes this Wednesday, May 27, we wanted to give you a deeper look into this style of learning before the doors close. We've pulled together clips from our most-loved Plant Talks, highlights from the Core Teaching series, and a look at the Remedy tutorials so you can see exactly what your membership would feel like before you decide. You’ll be able to: ✨ Meet your instructor, Erika Galentin ✨ Experience the depth and style of her teachings ✨ Explore the unique approach that bridges herbalism and aromatherapy together ✨ Get a feel for what this learning journey could look like for you The Aromatic Medicine Garden is the only online learning space devoted entirely to the full spectrum of plant medicine... Bringing together herbalism, aromatherapy, energetics, philosophy, remedy-making, and embodied relationship with plants into one cohesive experience. Members often tell us these teachings expanded their practice, helping them feel more confident, connected, and inspired. 🌿 Check out the Sneak Peek Page at the link in our bio. P.S. Your FREE full-length Yarrow Plant Talk is available until Wednesday, May 27 at midnight PST — when the doors to the Garden close for good. If you haven't watched it yet, this weekend is a great time to dive in! Link in bio. #herbaleducation #aromaticmedicinegarden #herbalwisdom #aromaticplants #erikagalentin
If this resonated with you, there's so much more w If this resonated with you, there's so much more where that came from. 🌿 We put together a behind-the-scenes Sneak Peek page so you can get a real feel for what learning inside the Aromatic Medicine Garden is like. It's the only online space devoted to the full spectrum of plant medicine, weaving together herbalism, aromatherapy, energetics, philosophy, and hands-on remedy-making into one holistic path. Inside, you’ll get an immersive look at the Garden experience through: ✨ Clips from our most-loved Plant Talks ✨ Highlights from the Core Teaching series ✨ Remedy-making tutorials and hands-on lessons ✨ A feel for the unique approach that bridges herbalism and aromatherapy together The doors to the Aromatic Medicine Garden close this Wednesday, May 27 at midnight PST. If you’ve been curious, this weekend is the perfect time to explore! 🌱 Check out our Sneak Peek Page at the link in our bio. #herbaleducation #erikagalentin #aroma #freeplanttalk #yarrow
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