ritual Archives – The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine

glass cork bottle of benzoin oil next to benzoin resin on a counter

August 13, 20250Comments

Why Benzoin Resin Belongs in Your Apothecary: Benefits & Ritual Uses

Imagine something that looks like a beautiful golden rock, but upon closer inspection, you're greeted with sweet, balsamic, resinous notes, with hints of vanilla that feel like a warm embrace.

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Sustainability

July 29, 20250Comments

Wild Harvesting with Integrity: Respectful and Sustainable Harvesting Practices

There’s a kind of botanical magic that only summer can bring – the scent of a sun-warmed Rose bush in full bloom, the crisp brightness of Lemon Balm brushing against

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic History & Lore

Natural Perfumery

Ritual

June 30, 20250Comments

Attar Perfume: The Soul of Scent

Picture this: You open a small glass perfume vial and touch a drop of oil to your skin. The aroma doesn’t hit you all at once, it builds slowly, like

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

bundle of fresh mugwort herbs for dreamwork

Aromatherapy

Human/Plant Connection

Incense as Medicine

Ritual

June 10, 20250Comments

Aromatic Plants and Dreams: Scents for Deep Sleep and Inner Wisdom

Have you ever woken from a dream so vivid it blurred the line between memory and imagination? Dreams can be fun, strange, symbolic, emotional, or eerily real. They arise most often

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Herbal Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Incense Crafting

Natural Perfumery

Ritual

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Herbal Medicine

Plant Profiles

April 25, 20250Comments

Jasmine Benefits for the Mind, Body, and Soul

The alluring aroma of Jasmine is more than just a scent – it’s an experience that lingers in the soul. Ethereal, intoxicating, and deeply evocative, Jasmine carries an almost sacred

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Human/Plant Connection

Natural Perfumery

Ritual

March 13, 20250Comments

Poetry in a Bottle: The Art of Natural Perfumery

Natural perfumery is the art of the unseen, a symphony of botanicals and emotions, creating an aura that is uniquely yours. A great perfume is more than just a fragrance

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

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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