tree resins Archives – The Northwest School of Aromatic 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

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

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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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Aromatic Recipes

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Herbal Medicine

Incense as Medicine

Topical Medicine

January 24, 20240Comments

Medicine of the Evergreens: Our Greatest Winter Allies

In the heart of winter's icy grip exists a steadfast symbol of endurance and resilience – the magnificent evergreen trees. With autumn behind us, many plants have shed their leaves

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Aromatic Recipes

Topical Medicine

January 5, 20240Comments

Preparing Winter Medicine with Tree Resins

Guest Article Written By Dan Riegler, founder of Apothecary's GardenAs we enter another winter here in the Northern hemisphere, questions about chest rubs, cough and cold syrups, salves, and liniments for

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Aromatic Recipes

Ayurveda

Topical Medicine

July 11, 20230Comments

Enhancing Your DIY Beauty Care With Aromatic Plants

When it comes to health and wellness, we often focus intently on what we put in our bodies – but what we put on our bodies can be just as

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Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Aromatic Recipes

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Incense as Medicine

Plant Profiles

Topical Medicine

December 21, 20223Comments

The Magic and Medicine of Douglas Fir

With autumn behind us, many plants have shed their leaves in preparation for winter and wild-harvesting opportunities can feel sparse. But there is one particular type of plant you can

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Aromatic History & Lore

Plant Profiles

March 10, 20200Comments

Copal Plant Profile – Ancient Incense & Mystical Medicine

Copal, it's one of the most well-known and oldest names in the world of incense. If you're into incense, surely you've heard of it and likely have burned some before.

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Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

Incense Crafting

Topical Medicine

April 25, 20180Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Aromatic Tree Resins, Part II

The aromatic tree resins of the world are some of the most potent healing materials on Earth, used in folk medicine, indigenous medicine, and many of the more established systems

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Aromatic History & Lore

Incense as Medicine

Sustainability

March 19, 20180Comments

The Magic & Medicine of Aromatic Tree Resins

Tree resins have been a major part of human history and have been used in nearly every culture on Earth for thousands of years. Whether used in perfumery, as incense,

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