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Aromatic History & Lore
December 20, 20200Comments

Holiday Smells: Aromatic Traditions from Winters Past

Fresh cut Pine and Spruce trees, Cedar boughs, pots of evergreen needles steaming on the wood stove. Aromas of Cinnamon and Clove rising from the oven. Orange peel and Star
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Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine
Human/Plant Connection
July 23, 20200Comments

The Importance of Bio-regional Aromatic Medicine

So often today people rely on books and websites to learn information about plants and healing, which is totally fine. But when people limit themselves to these modes of learning,
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It’s here! Lesson 3 of our FREE Botanical Resins W It’s here! Lesson 3 of our FREE Botanical Resins Workshop is live, and this is where it all comes together. 🌿 In this final lesson, I'll guide you through making a resin-infused oil extract and a smooth Frankincense salve from scratch. Frankincense has been used topically for thousands of years for its remarkable anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and skin-regenerating properties. And once you know how to work with it, it becomes one of the most versatile ingredients in your practice. In this lesson, you'll learn: ✨ How to make a Frankincense-infused oil for face serums or massage oils ✨ How to craft a smooth Frankincense resin salve from start to finish ✨ A reliable method for creating any type of resin-infused oil extract ✨ How to choose the right carrier oils for your preparations ✨ The therapeutic benefits of Frankincense, from wound care and first aid to skin and respiratory support ✨ Expert tips to work with resins in a more controlled and predictable way This tutorial also comes with a free downloadable guidebook and recipe! 🔗 Comment FRANKINCENSE and we’ll send the free workshop straight to your inbox. ⏳ The full series is only available for a few more days, so be sure to dive in soon! ___________ #frankincense #infusedoil #infusedoils #herbalsalve #frankincenseoil #frankincenseresin #frankincenseskincare #diynatural
Resin vs. sap: are they actually the same thing? Resin vs. sap: are they actually the same thing? Spoiler: no… and that's just one of the most common misconceptions about tree resins! There's a lot of folklore and fuzzy information floating around about resins. Some of it holds up (yes, they can be notoriously sticky 😄). But some of it has been steering people in the wrong direction for years, and it's part of why working with resins can feel more confusing than it needs to be. We debunk a few of the big ones in our free Botanical Resins Workshop Series, and guide you step-by-step into working with them. You'll learn: 🌿 The 3 main types of botanical resins (and the best solvent for each) 🌿 The therapeutic properties and benefits of resins 🌿 How to harvest and process tree resins for formulas and natural remedies 🌿 Sustainable and ethical sourcing tips 🌿 How to make resin-infused oil and a Frankincense salve from start to finish This series is free, but only available for a limited time! 🌲 Join us at the link in our bio. ___________ #treeresin #incenseresin #resincraft #herbalism #aromatherapy #aromaticmedicine #oilinfusion
Lesson 2 of our FREE Botanical Resins Workshop Ser Lesson 2 of our FREE Botanical Resins Workshop Series is now live! 🌿 If you’ve ever paused to marvel at the sheer genius of nature, resins are one of its crowning achievements. They protect trees, seal wounds, and carry aromatic richness that has been used for thousands of years in medicine, ritual, and craft. But many herbalists, aromatherapists, and artisans avoid working with resins, because, well…they’re tricky. If resins have ever frustrated you with sticky tools, wasted materials, or unpredictable results, this is the lesson that changes that. In this session, you'll learn: ✨ How to process different resin types based on their natural consistency ✨ The key technique that prevents sticky, unusable results ✨ Which resins work best for salves, incense, tinctures, and more ✨ How to source high-quality, sustainable resins (and what to avoid) Plus, you'll get the Preparing Resins for Herbal Crafting Workbook to get hands-on right away. 🌲 Watch for free at the link in our bio. 📌 Save this post — you won’t want to miss Lesson 3 (coming soon), which covers a step-by-step Frankincense Resin Salve using my personal recipe. #resinmedicine #freeworkshop #botanicalresin #frankincense #frankincensesalve #treeresin
For thousands of years, resins like frankincense a For thousands of years, resins like frankincense and myrrh weren’t just burned… They were used in daily practices for caring for the mouth, the gums, and what traditional systems often referred to as the “waters of the body.” There’s a depth to these materials that most people never explore. Not only in ritual… but in practical, everyday use. And once you begin working with them, you start to see how versatile they really are. If you’re curious to go deeper into the world of resins, we’ve put together a free 3-part workshop series where I guide you step-by-step into working with them. → Click the link in our bio to join the free Botanical Resins Workshop Series
There’s something deeply reassuring about knowing There’s something deeply reassuring about knowing you can care for the small things yourself. Cuts, scrapes, bruises... The kinds of things that happen all the time. You don’t need to be an expert, and you don’t need a full apothecary. You can simply start in your kitchen making simple, effective remedies... A simple salve made with a few well-chosen ingredients can become something you reach for again and again. And over time, that builds something deeper than just skill… It builds trust in your ability to care for yourself and the people around you. It builds on self-reliance and a deep gratification. It's something anyone can do.
Have you tried working with resins before, but end Have you tried working with resins before, but ended up with sticky tools and wasted materials? You're not alone — and it's not your fault. Most people are never taught how to handle them correctly. Resins are some of the most concentrated, aromatic, and prized materials in the plant kingdom, used for centuries in aromatic medicine, ritual, perfumery, and incense. And once you know how to work with them properly, they open up a completely different level of formulation. Lesson 2 of our free Botanical Resins Workshop Series is live. In this session, you'll learn: ✨ How to process different resin types based on their natural consistency ✨ The key technique that prevents sticky, unusable results ✨ Which resins work best for salves, incense, tinctures, and more ✨ How to source high-quality, sustainable resins (and what to avoid) Plus, you'll get the Preparing Resins for Herbal Crafting Workbook to get hands-on right away. 🌲 Watch for free at the link in our bio. 📌 Save this post — you won’t want to miss Lesson 3, which covers a step-by-step Frankincense Resin Salve using my personal formula. #frankincensesalve #frankincense #botanicalresin #treeresin #incenseresin
What's the one thing missing from most people's ho What's the one thing missing from most people's home apothecary… that ancient cultures considered absolutely essential? It's not an herb you'd find in a typical supplement aisle. It’s something that’s been used by healers, perfumers, priests, and traditional physicians across virtually every culture on earth for thousands of years. Tree resins. These raw, aromatic substances — the same ones that flow through a tree's wounds to seal, protect, and heal them — have been at the heart of aromatic medicine, ritual, and beauty care since before the time of the ancient Egyptians. And somewhere along the way, most of us just... forgot about them. They can help to calm a burned-out nervous system, soothe cuts and wounds, fight infection, rejuvenate skin, boost mental clarity, lift a heavy mood, and so much more. And they can be made into everything from first aid salves and skincare products to natural perfumes and ceremonial incense — right in your own kitchen. We just released lesson 1 in the FREE Botanical Resins Workshop Series, covering the benefits of resins and exactly how to start incorporating them into your own practice. In this 3-part series, you'll learn how to: ✨ Choose the right resin for your intention ✨ Properly extract raw resins into remedies and aromatic creations ✨ Avoid the sticky messes and gritty textures that often happen with your first resin crafting projects ✨ Make your own resin-infused salve (downloadable recipe included!) 🌲 Join the free series at the link in our bio. P.S. This free workshop is only available for a limited time, so don’t wait too long to join. I’ll see you inside! #botanicalresin #treeresin #resinmedicine #freeworkshop #herbalmedicine #medicinemaking
What if one of the most powerful tools in herbal m What if one of the most powerful tools in herbal medicine has been hiding in plain sight? 🌿 Botanical resins have been cherished for thousands of years in incense, perfumery, ritual, and medicine. But in modern herbalism, they're widely underused. That’s why I'm hosting a FREE Botanical Resins Workshop Series, and I'd love for you to join us! Here’s what’s inside: ✨ The true potential of resins and how they can elevate your creations ✨ The key differences between resin species and how to choose the right one for your intention ✨ How to dissolve, extract, and transform raw resins into usable forms ✨ Tips for avoiding common beginner mistakes (no more sticky disasters!) ✨ A step-by-step resin-infused salve tutorial with a downloadable recipe guide If you've ever felt like something was missing from your herbal practice, this might be it. 🌿✨ Save your spot at the link in our bio (yes, it’s free!). This series is only available for a limited time, so be sure to join us soon! #aromaticmedicine #resins #aromatherapy #herbalism #aromaticherbs #traditionalmedicine #freeworkshop
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