spiritual medicine Archives – The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine

September 18, 20250Comments

From Hobbyist to Healer: Stepping Into Herbal and Aromatic Practice

Many of us step onto the plant path as hobbyists, captivated by herbs and aromatic plants, experimenting with teas, oils, or incense blends for personal use. Sometimes we share our

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woman's hand lightly touching a fresh lavender plant

Aromatherapy

Herbal Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

August 28, 20250Comments

Why True Plant Wisdom Goes Beyond Facts & Recipes

We live in a culture that loves quick fixes. If you’ve got a headache, there’s a pill for that. Feeling run down? Take Reishi. Feeling anxious? Chamomile. Trouble sleeping? Just

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

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Bottles of essential oil with frankincense resin and candles

Aromatherapy

Incense as Medicine

April 10, 20250Comments

Aromatherapy for Stress Relief & Relaxation

Turn on the news, scroll through social media, or simply glance at your to-do list, and it’s clear – stress has become an unavoidable part of modern life. From the

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

January 16, 20250Comments

Tree Resins: Unlock the Power of this Underappreciated Natural Remedy

There’s something very magical about tree resins. These golden, aromatic droplets are born from a tree’s natural healing process – a protective substance that seals wounds, guards against infection, and

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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

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