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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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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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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 your
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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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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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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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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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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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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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⏳ ONE HOUR TO GO! 🌿🔥 At 4 PM Pacific TODAY, we're ⏳ ONE HOUR TO GO! 🌿🔥 At 4 PM Pacific TODAY, we're diving into the fascinating world of medicinal incense, ancient aromatic traditions, and the wisdom of the plants behind the smoke! Join me for my FREE webinar: THE MEDICINE & ART OF INCENSE Healing, Ritual, and the Wisdom of Smoke We'll explore some of the deeper dimensions of incense that I don't often get to share, including: 🌿 The Medicine of Incense — Its fascinating history and traditional uses in healing practices around the world. 🔥 The Sacred Traditions of Incense — The role of aromatic smoke in ritual, prayer, meditation, and our relationship with plants. 🌎 The Plants Behind the Smoke — Where our aromatic materials come from, how they're harvested, and why responsible sourcing matters. I'll also answer some common questions about my Traditional Incense Crafting Course... 🎁 And reveal some VERY special gifts I've put together EXCLUSIVELY for those of you considering joining us! I'm really excited to share all of this with you! And if you know someone who loves incense, herbalism, aromatherapy, or working with aromatic plants, please SHARE this post with them! 🌿 Help me get the word out :) I'd love to reach more people who would appreciate these teachings, and your shares help us keep this knowledge and these beautiful traditions alive! ⏰ WE START IN ONE HOUR — 4 PM PACIFIC! 🌿 FREE REGISTRATION — LINK IN BIO! Hope you'll join me! ~ Evan #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #IncenseMaking #SacredSmoke
A HANDFUL OF PLANTS. A LITTLE WATER. AND AN ANCIEN A HANDFUL OF PLANTS. A LITTLE WATER. AND AN ANCIENT ART THAT'S STILL VERY ALIVE TODAY. 🌿🔥 There's something pretty remarkable about taking a handful of aromatic plants—resins, woods, roots, herbs, and flowers—and transforming them into incense. We're talking about clean and pure, natural incense, none of that synthetic garbage like what floods the market. No chemical fragrance oils or mysterious ingredients. Just plants, a little know-how, and your own two hands. But here's where things get really interesting... Why does one incense cone burn beautifully while another refuses to stay lit? How do you make incense that produces less smoke without sacrificing its beautiful aroma? How do you combine Sandalwood, Frankincense, and other aromatic herbs into something that smells harmonious rather than muddled? And how do you turn a pile of powdered plants into an incense stick that actually holds together and burns consistently? There's a whole world of knowledge behind something as seemingly simple as a stick of incense! And once you begin to understand it, the possibilities really open up. You can explore different traditions of incense making, experiment with unusual aromatic plants, develop your own formulations, and gain a whole new appreciation for the extraordinary craftsmanship of incense artisans around the world. This is what I've spent more than 15 years exploring, practicing, and teaching. And it's what I share in my Traditional Incense Crafting Course. From choosing and preparing your ingredients to understanding binders, bases, formulation, and different crafting techniques, I'll walk you through the process of making your own natural incense cones, sticks, and loose blends. 🌿 ENROLLMENT CLOSES OCTOBER 27! And when we reopen the course again in the future, tuition will be higher. So if you've been feeling drawn to learn this beautiful botanical art, I'd love to have you join me for the 11th year of teaching this program. Explore the Traditional Incense Crafting Course through the link in our bio! ~ Evan #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #IncenseMaking #AromaticMedicine #BotanicalArt #Herbalism #TraditionalIncense
🌿 TODAY AT 4 PM! THE MEDICINE & ART OF INCENSE 🔥 🌿 TODAY AT 4 PM! THE MEDICINE & ART OF INCENSE 🔥 There's so much more to incense than its beautiful aroma! For thousands of years, aromatic plants have been burned for traditional healing, prayer, ceremony, meditation, and spiritual practices around the world. But what do we really know about the plants behind the smoke? Their medicinal histories, the traditions surrounding them, and the people and places they come from? TODAY at 4 PM Pacific, I'd love for you to join me for a FREE webinar! 🌿 The Medicine & Art of Incense: Healing, Ritual, and the Wisdom of Smoke We'll explore: 🌱 The fascinating history of incense as medicine and its traditional uses. 🔥 The sacred rituals and practices surrounding incense across cultures. 🌎 The importance of sourcing, sustainability, and understanding the plants we work with. I'll also be answering questions about my Traditional Incense Crafting Course and revealing some VERY special gifts for those of you considering joining us! 🎁 One of these gifts is exclusively for webinar attendees and disappears TONIGHT at midnight Pacific! 🕓 TODAY — 4 PM Pacific 🌿 FREE! Register through the link in our bio! I hope you'll join me for this deeper exploration of the beautiful world of incense and aromatic medicine! ~ Evan #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #SacredSmoke #IncenseMaking
🌿 INCENSE IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A BEAUTIFUL AROMA. 🌿 INCENSE IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A BEAUTIFUL AROMA. For thousands of years, aromatic plants have been burned as incense for healing, prayer, meditation, ceremony, and countless other purposes. And behind every fragrant wisp of smoke is a plant with its own story, traditions, and remarkable qualities. Tomorrow evening, I'd love to invite you to explore this world with me! Join me for a FREE webinar: 🔥 The Medicine & Art of Incense: Healing, Ritual, and the Wisdom of Smoke We'll explore the fascinating medicinal history of incense, the sacred traditions surrounding aromatic smoke, and the importance of understanding where our incense plants come from and how they're harvested. I'll also share more about the Traditional Incense Crafting Course, answer some common questions, and reveal a few special surprises for those who are ready to take their incense crafting journey further! Whether you're an herbalist, aromatherapist, incense enthusiast, or simply someone who loves working with aromatic plants, I hope you'll join me. 🗓 Thursday, October 22 🕓 4 PM Pacific 🌿 FREE to attend! Register here: https://pages.aromaticmedicineschool.com/launch/incense-webinar #IncenseCrafting #NaturalIncense #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #IncenseMaking #SacredSmoke #BotanicalMedicine
🌿 FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW! The Medicine & Art of Inc 🌿 FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW! The Medicine & Art of Incense Healing, Ritual, and the Wisdom of Smoke For thousands of years, aromatic plants have been used in healing traditions, sacred ceremonies, and everyday rituals around the world. There's so much more to incense than simply burning something that smells good! This Thursday, I'm hosting a special FREE webinar where we'll explore some of my favorite aspects of this ancient aromatic art. Here's what we'll dive into: 🌿 The Plants & Their Stories — Discover the remarkable aromatic plants used in incense, including fragrant treasures growing close to home. 🌎 Conscious Sourcing — Learn how to recognize quality materials, avoid questionable sources, and make choices that help protect vulnerable plants. 🌸 The Healing Traditions of Incense — Explore the fascinating ways incense has been used in traditional medicine throughout history. ✨ The Sacred Art of Incense Making — Discover how prayer, song, intention, and ritual have been woven into the crafting of incense across different traditions. I'll also be spending time answering some of the most frequently asked questions about my Traditional Incense Crafting Course, including what you'll learn, the different types of incense you can make, and how the program works. 🎁 And I've got a special surprise to reveal, too! Something I've never given away before! Whether you're an herbalist, aromatherapist, incense enthusiast, or simply someone who loves aromatic plants, I'd love to have you join me! 📅 Thursday, October 22nd 🕓 4 PM Pacific 🎟️ FREE to attend! 👉 Register through the link in our bio! Hope to see you there! ~ Evan #FreeIncenseWebinar #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #IncenseCrafting #AromaticMedicine #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #SacredSmoke #BotanicalMedicine #PlantWisdom #IncenseRitual #TraditionalIncense #MedicinalPlants #NaturalAromatics #HerbalEducation
What if the most meaningful part of incense wasn't What if the most meaningful part of incense wasn't the moment you lit it, but everything that went into making it? 🌿 There's something I find deeply beautiful about the old traditions of incense crafting. In Tibetan Buddhist traditions, incense making can be accompanied by prayers and mantras throughout the process. In ancient Egypt, the preparation of sacred incense was intertwined with temple rituals, fragrant plants, and ceremonial practices. Just think about that for a moment... The care given to selecting each plant. The grinding and blending of fragrant ingredients. The songs, prayers, and intentions that accompany the work. The making of the incense becomes a practice in itself. And that's something I've always been really inspired by. Of course, you don't have to approach incense from a spiritual perspective to appreciate this craft. You might simply love working with your hands, discovering extraordinary fragrances, exploring the medicinal traditions of aromatic plants, or creating something beautiful to share with others. But something special happens when we begin to see incense as more than a finished product... We start paying closer attention to the plants, where they came from, how they smell, how they behave, and what they can become when brought together. And of course, there's an enormous world to explore! That's one of the reasons I've loved teaching the Traditional Incense Crafting Course for the past 11 years. It's an opportunity for people to learn the practical skills of making incense cones, sticks, and loose blends, while discovering the remarkable plants, history, and traditions that make this art so rich. 🌿 Enrollment is officially open, and I'd love to welcome you into this beautiful craft. Find the course details in our bio link! ~ Evan #IncenseCrafting #TraditionalIncense #NaturalIncense #SacredSmoke #IncenseMaking #AromaticPlants #BotanicalIncense #IncenseTraditions #SacredPlants #Herbalism #AromaticMedicine #HandmadeIncense #PlantWisdom #IncenseRitual #ArtisanIncense
🔥 THE DOORS ARE OPEN! 🌿 Enrollment for the Tradit 🔥 THE DOORS ARE OPEN! 🌿 Enrollment for the Traditional Incense Crafting Course is officially open! There's something incredibly satisfying about taking a handful of fragrant woods, resins, herbs, and flowers and transforming them into incense you've made with your own two hands. But there's a whole world of knowledge hiding inside that seemingly simple process. Why does one incense cone burn beautifully while another keeps going out? How do you balance ingredients so their aromas complement one another? What makes a good incense binder? And how do you create something entirely your own instead of relying on someone else's recipe? These are the things I love teaching. And after over a decade of sharing this craft with students around the world, I'm thrilled to open the doors for another group of incense makers! Inside the course, you'll learn to: 🌿 Create your own incense formulas using aromatic woods, resins, herbs, flowers, hyrdosols and essential oils. 🔥 Craft beautiful incense cones and sticks that hold together, burn reliably, and release wonderful aromas. 🌸 Explore loose incense making, one of the oldest and most versatile ways of working with fragrant plants. ⚖️ Understand the art and science of formulation, including ingredient ratios, binders, bases, and troubleshooting. ✨ Discover the rich traditions of incense and its connections to aromatic medicine, meditation, and ritual. Whether you're completely new to incense making or already have experience and want to refine your skills, I'd love to help you take your craft further. This is a chance to get your hands into the materials, develop your senses, experiment, make mistakes, discover what works, and create incense that you're genuinely proud of. And you won't be learning alone! You'll be joining a community of more than 1,200 fellow students and incense enthusiasts and alumni. 🌿 Enrollment is open for a limited time, and I'd love to welcome you! Visit the link in our bio to explore the course and enroll. ~ Evan #TraditionalIncenseCrafting #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #IncenseCrafting #BotanicalIncense #ArtisanIncense #Herbalism #Aromatherapy #AromaticPlants
There's a big difference between loving incense an There's a big difference between loving incense and knowing how to make it. Most people have spent years burning incense without ever thinking much about what goes into putting it together. They find a fragrance they love, light a stick, and enjoy the experience. But behind it, someone thought about which plants to use, how finely to grind them, how much binder to add, how to bring everything together so it holds its shape, burns properly, and releases the beautiful fragrance they were hoping for. And the exciting part about all of this... Those are things you can learn to do yourself. You don't need to be a professional incense maker, have a workshop full of expensive equipment, or spend years experimenting before you can make something wonderful. You can do it right in your own kitchen, this week! You just need to understand the materials a bit, learn the techniques, and get your hands into the craft. After nearly two decades of working with incense, I still find it incredibly rewarding to watch a handful of raw botanical ingredients become something that can be enjoyed for weeks, months, or even years. Tomorrow, I'm opening enrollment for the Traditional Incense Crafting Course. And I'm excited to help another group of people discover what's possible when they stop being only incense lovers and become incense makers, too. ~ Evan 🌿 If you've yet to join my FREE Hand-Crafted Incense Workshop Series that shows you the ropes, the link is in our bio. Enjoy! #IncenseMaking #NaturalIncense #HandmadeIncense #IncenseCrafting #TraditionalIncense #BotanicalIncense #IncenseLovers #AromaticPlants #HerbalCrafting #ArtisanIncense #IncenseMaker #AromaticMedicine #PlantBasedCrafts #IncenseWorkshop #NorthwestSchoolOfAromaticMedicine
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