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Aromatic History & Lore
Incense as Medicine
Incense Crafting
Topical Medicine
March 27, 20260Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Botanical Resins, Part II

Somewhere deep in a forest, a storm rolls through and damages a tree. A branch snaps, the bark splits open, and the tree is suddenly vulnerable. But almost immediately, the
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatic History & Lore
Incense as Medicine
Sustainability
March 22, 20260Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Botanical Resins, Part I

The first time I burned Frankincense, something unexpected happened. Within a few breaths, my awareness sharpened, my thoughts grew quieter, and a deep sense of calm washed over me. There
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Human/Plant Connection
Incense as Medicine
Ritual
Sustainability
December 18, 20250Comments

The Sacred Scents of the Season: Frankincense, Myrrh & Beyond

The scents of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, and Ginger drift from the oven. Fresh Pine fills the living room from the Christmas tree and evergreen boughs framing the fireplace. Dried Oranges
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Incense as Medicine
October 16, 20250Comments

5 Common Myths About Incense (and the Truth Behind Them)

Lighting incense has a way of transforming not just the space around you, but the atmosphere within you. The match strikes, the incense tip glows amber-red, and within moments the
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
glass cork bottle of benzoin oil next to benzoin resin on a counter
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Incense as Medicine
Incense Crafting
Natural Perfumery
Plant Profiles
Ritual
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
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Ritual
Topical Medicine
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
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Plant Profiles
Sustainability
Topical 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
Incense as Medicine
Plant Profiles
Ritual
Sustainability
Topical Medicine
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
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Image of myrrh an aromatic resin
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Herbal Medicine
Incense as Medicine
Plant Profiles
Ritual
Topical Medicine
August 1, 20241Comments

Uncovering the Ancient Magic & Mystery of Myrrh

From the embalming rituals of ancient Egypt to the sacred altars of religious ceremonies, Myrrh has captivated the imagination and reverence of civilizations for millennia. This aromatic resin, derived from
by NW School of Aromatic Medicine
Aromatherapy
Aromatic History & Lore
Incense as Medicine
Plant Profiles
Ritual
Sustainability
Topical Medicine
June 20, 20241Comments

The Timeless Allure of Frankincense

For thousands of years, the fragrant swirls of Frankincense incense have woven their way through the entirety of human civilization, leaving an undeniable mark on our cultural, spiritual, and medicinal
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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
That’s a wrap! If you missed our Aromatic Medicine That’s a wrap! If you missed our Aromatic Medicine Path webinar (or just want to soak it all in again)… The replay is up! And this one is worth clearing your schedule for. Inside this free training, Erika Galentin and I explore what becomes possible when you begin working with aromatic plants holistically... You’ll discover: 🌿 How herbalism & aromatherapy are deeply interconnected 🌿 How aroma can rapidly influence the nervous system, mood & emotional state 🌿 The many ways aromatic plants can be worked with beyond essential oils alone 🌿 How plants support physical, emotional & energetic well-being simultaneously 🌿 Why connecting with the whole plant creates a deeper relationship with healing 🌿 Simple ways to begin crafting your own remedies at home And at the end of the session, we shared a special invitation for those who feel ready to continue exploring this path more deeply inside the Aromatic Medicine Garden. If you’ve been craving a richer, more connected way to learn about and connect with plants, I think you’ll really love this class. 🎥 Watch the replay at the link in our bio. P.S. Enrollment for the Aromatic Medicine Garden Membership is officially open, but only for a limited time. If the replay sparked something, here's what's waiting inside: 🌱 Deep-dive Plant Talks (+ new ones added monthly) 🌱 Live Q&A sessions with Erika Galentin 🌱 Remedy tutorials, monographs, recipes & a full resource library 🌱 A vibrant community of plant lovers walking the same path We’d love to welcome you. Get all the details inside the webinar. ~ Evan #herbaleducation #planteducation #herbalmedicine #freewebinar #aromaticmedicineschool
⏰ Last call! The webinar starts in 2 HOURS! If yo ⏰ Last call! The webinar starts in 2 HOURS! If you’ve felt the call to go deeper with your plant work… If you’ve sensed that there’s more to aromatics than what’s inside an essential oil bottle… If you’re craving a practice that speaks to the whole person—body, mind, and spirit… This is your invitation. In this free webinar, you’ll learn how the path of aromatic medicine brings together the best of herbalism and aromatherapy, expanding your ability to support yourself and others in more powerful, holistic ways. We’ll explore: 🌿 How to work with aromatic plants beyond essential oils 🌿 How aromatic medicine supports emotional and spiritual healing (not just physical) 🌿 Why combining aromatherapy and herbalism brings greater balance and results 🌿 The 6 key body systems most impacted by aromatic plants 🌿 What it means to build a truly connected plant practice ✨ The Aromatic Medicine Path Webinar airs May 21 at 4 PM PST. Grab your free spot now. Link in bio. See you soon!
Today’s the day! ✨ In just a few hours, Erika Gale Today’s the day! ✨ In just a few hours, Erika Galentin and I will be sharing our free Aromatic Medicine webinar... And if you've been curious about what it looks like to work with aromatic plants as one integrated practice, you won’t want to miss this training. Most people are taught to work with herbs and essential oils separately. But historically, they were never meant to be divided. When you begin understanding herbs through both herbalism and aromatherapy together, it opens up a whole new way of working with plants. Inside today’s training, we'll walk you through: 🌿 Why scent is one of the fastest ways to influence the nervous system 🌿 The hidden connections between herbalism & aromatherapy 🌿 How aromatic plants support physical, emotional & energetic well-being simultaneously 🌿 Practical ways to work with aromatic herbs through teas, oils, incense, hydrosols, tinctures & more 🌿 Simple ways to start creating your own natural remedies at home And if you’ve been curious about joining us inside the Aromatic Medicine Garden, this is the perfect opportunity to experience Erika’s teaching style. 🌱 Save your spot at the link in bio & join us today at 4 pm PST! We can’t wait to share this with you! ~ Evan #WebinarToday #herbaleducation #erikagalentin #aromatherapist #plantwisdom #freewebinar
With so much information about herbs and plants on With so much information about herbs and plants online these days, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Google, blogs, AI, social media… everyone seems to have a different answer. So how do you know who to trust? At the NW School of Aromatic Medicine, we believe plant education should be both deeply rooted and responsibly taught, grounded in scientific research, traditional wisdom, and real clinical experience. That’s why we feel so grateful to have clinical herbalist and aromatherapist Erika Galentin leading our teachings inside the Aromatic Medicine Garden. With nearly two decades of clinical practice and formal training through the University of Wales and the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, Erika brings an incredible depth of wisdom and experience to her teachings. And tomorrow, we’re so excited to be hosting a FREE webinar together exploring the world of aromatic medicine and how herbalism and aromatherapy were never meant to be separated. ✨ Join us tomorrow, May 21 at 4 pm PST We’ll explore: 🌿 the power of aromatic plants 🌿 the connection between scent and healing 🌿 how herbalism and aromatherapy work together 🌿 and how to begin working with plants in a more holistic, embodied way Save your spot at the link in bio 🌱 #freewebinar #erikagalentin #planteducation #plantsaremedicine #plantwisdom #herbaleducation
Have you ever felt like something is missing from Have you ever felt like something is missing from your work with herbs or essential oils? Most people are taught to approach herbalism and aromatherapy as completely separate worlds. But historically, they were never meant to be divided. When you begin working with aromatic plants as a complete system — through scent, internal remedies, topical preparations, energetics, and embodied experience — everything starts to connect in a much deeper way. This is the foundation of aromatic medicine. And tomorrow, clinical herbalist and aromatherapist Erika Galentin and I will come together for a free webinar exploring how herbalism and aromatherapy can work together as one holistic practice. Inside this free training, you’ll discover: 🌿 Why scent is one of the fastest ways to influence stress, mood, memory, and the nervous system 🌿 The wide range of aromatic applications and herbal remedies 🌿 The hidden connections between herbalism and aromatherapy often overlooked 🌿 How to work with plants across physical, emotional, and energetic layers 🌿 The 6 body systems most deeply impacted by aromatic medicine 🌿 Simple ways to begin crafting your own multi-sensory natural remedies This training is an invitation into a new (and very old) way of working with plants. Back to the roots of plant medicine. And we can't wait to share this with you. 🌱 Comment WEBINAR and we’ll send you the details to save your spot! ____________ #herbalism #aromatherapy #aromaticmedicine #herbaleducation #herbalist #aromatherapist
As a plant person, you already know: Herbs and aro As a plant person, you already know: Herbs and aromatic plants offer so much more than essential oils, supplements, and recipes. But where do you go to learn the full story of a plant? That’s exactly why we created the Aromatic Medicine Garden, which we just opened the doors to this week for a limited time. It’s the only online learning space devoted entirely to the union of herbalism and aromatherapy, bringing together science, story, energetics, philosophy, remedy-making, and deep relationship with plants into one immersive experience. At the heart of the Garden is our instructor Erika Galentin, a clinical herbalist and aromatherapist with more than 2 decades of experience. Her teaching feels less like a lecture and more like a conversation around the campfire, where folklore, clinical wisdom, and plant spirit all come together. Members describe her lessons as: “Intoxicating.” “Addicting.” “The holy grail of aromatic plant medicine.” And to celebrate the Garden opening, we’re giving you free access to one of our most-loved Plant Talks: ✨ Yarrow Inside this free lesson, you’ll explore: 🌿 The mythology & folklore behind the plant 🌿 Why Yarrow is known as the “Wounded Warrior & Healer” 🌿 Traditional uses in herbalism & aromatherapy 🌿 How it supports digestion, circulation, skin, menstrual health & more 🌿 Emotional balance & energetic boundaries 🌿 Yarrow’s botany & how to grow it 🌿 How to use Yarrow tea, tincture, flower essence, hydrosol, infused oil, incense & more 🌿 A detailed downloadable monograph with recipes & instructions This is what makes these Plant Talks different. They don’t just teach what plants do; they explore the stories plants carry, the symbolism they embody, and the ways humans have related to them across generations. When you begin exploring through that lens, herbs become more than remedies. They become a part of your life. But don't wait... This free talk disappears in 1 week. After that, it's members-only. 🌱 Watch the full free Yarrow Plant Talk at the link in our bio. #freeplanttalk #planteducation #yarrow #herbaleducation #herbalremedies #naturalremedies #aromaticplants #herbalwisdom
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