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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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January 5, 20240Comments

Preparing Winter Medicine with Tree Resins

Guest Article Written By Dan Riegler, founder of Apothecary's Garden As 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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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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December 21, 20229Comments

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
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March 10, 202011Comments

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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Is Palo Santo endangered? 🌿 The answer is a little Is Palo Santo endangered? 🌿 The answer is a little more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Palo Santo, also called Holy Wood, has been used throughout Central America and many northern territories of South America for thousands of years. It’s considered sacred and has been commonly used in ceremonial prayer, shamanic rituals, and healing practices. It’s also used for purification and cleansing of the physical, energetic, and spiritual realms. The aroma is warm, sweet, dreamy, and majestic. There are actually two trees that share the name Palo Santo, and only one species, Bulnesia sarmientoi, is endangered. The other, more common species, Bursera graveolens, is not. If you choose to work with Palo Santo, please take the time to learn where it comes from. Seek out ethically and sustainably harvested Bursera graveolens from reputable suppliers who support responsible stewardship of the trees and the communities connected to them. 🌎 ______________________ #palosanto #palosantowood #palosantosticks #palosantoincense #endangeredplants #bursera #sustainablesourcing
3 easy ways to incorporate incense into your daily 3 easy ways to incorporate incense into your daily rituals: 🔥 Light incense in the morning as soon as you wake up, or integrate it into your evening routine as you get ready for bed. 🌿 Incense can help you slow down and feel grounded. Try lighting incense any time you feel overwhelmed or anxious and take a few deep breaths. 🔥 Incense is a gentle sidekick. If you have a daily practice like yoga, meditation, journaling, exercising, or whatever you like to do, try lighting incense beforehand to accompany your journey and help deepen your experience. _______________ #incense #incenseritual #ritualtools #dailypractices #aromaticmedicine #slowdown
Top 5 questions to ask a supplier to make sure the Top 5 questions to ask a supplier to make sure they’re ethical and sustainable 🌎 1️⃣ Is this plant an endangered species? If so, was it wild-harvested or cultivated? 2️⃣ How was it grown? Organically or using conventional farming and chemicals? 3️⃣ Was it wild-harvested? If so, was it done so ethically and sustainably? 4️⃣ Where did it grow? How far does it have to travel to get to me? 5️⃣ Are there synthetics or fragrance oils in it? _____________ #sustainability #ethicalsourcing #sustainablesourcing #earthfirst #sourcingtips #incense #essentialoils
With just one deep breath, Chamomile’s sweet and c With just one deep breath, Chamomile’s sweet and comforting aroma offers support to our emotional realm. In both aromatherapy and herbalism, this plant is well-known for calming the mind and promoting relaxation. It's almost as if this flower nudges us to pause and take a deep breath, sighing as we exhale. ✨ The subtle sweetness of Chamomile uplifts our mood, soothes stress and tension, and promotes a deeper, more restful sleep, providing a reprieve from the chaos of daily life. Chamomile is one of our favorite go-to herbs to help soften and dissolve sharp emotions such as bitterness and resentment. It helps soothe and settle the soul, creating space for self-empathy, and can lighten the burden of emotional baggage, allowing us to release pent-up feelings and find emotional balance. In times when our emotional needs and wants feel heightened or unmet, Chamomile can help soothe the anxiety and tension that manifest in our bodies, which can sometimes show up as overbearing behavior, self-criticism, irritability, or frustration. Chamomile helps us release rigid expectations and embrace our own limitations with compassion. Its sun-like presence inspires a brighter, more sunny, and easy-going outlook. Chamomile embodies the gentle warmth and sweetness of summer’s fading days, encouraging us to embrace the cyclical nature of life and let things flow. ☀ Have you experienced any of this with Chamomile? What’s your favorite way to work with this aromatic ally? __________ #chamomile #aromatherapy #aromaticmedicine #aromaticherbs #chamomileoil #chamomilebenefits
Not only is Mugwort a powerful plant supportive of Not only is Mugwort a powerful plant supportive of our sleep and dreams, but it can be helpful for easing aches, pains, and sprains due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also an effective anti-fungal commonly used topically for fungal skin issues like athlete’s foot, ringworm, tinea versicolor, and more. Mugwort can be applied topically in many different ways, including herbal-infused oil, poultice, essential oil diluted in a carrier oil, or as a liniment. What’s your favorite way to use Mugwort? ____________ #mugwort #mugwortmagic #herbalism #aromatherapy #antiinflammatory #antifungal #sleeptips
Have you ever been repulsed by a scent, and later Have you ever been repulsed by a scent, and later actually grew to love it? Or maybe a smell you once adored now doesn’t smell good to you? It’s similar to not liking the taste of beets as a kid, but now loving them as an adult. As we move through life, our bodies change and grow, and our health shifts, just like our aromatic likes and dislikes. This phenomenon is quite magical – it stems from the wisdom and spirit of aromatic plants working with our intuition and the intelligence of our bodies to help us know exactly what medicine we may need at that moment. Our bodies have a deep knowing that we sometimes struggle to understand or put into words. It's an ancient system of communication. Depending on a person's imbalances or illness, their reaction to smelling an aromatic plant can be very revealing about what medicines could bring them back into balance. The seasons and elements also come into play here. Throughout the year, people are often drawn to different plants that help them stay healthy and in alignment with seasonal shifts. The energetic and spiritual connection between plants and our bodies can be a powerful tool, helping you decide exactly what aromatic medicine is right for you. What aromatic has changed for you over the years? _________ #aromatics #aromatherapy #aromaticmedicine #aromaticplants #aromaticherbs #intuitiondevelopment
5 things you probably didn't know about the histor 5 things you probably didn't know about the history of perfume: ✨ Ancient cultures didn't just wear fragrance; they packed it for the afterlife. When archaeologists finally opened King Tutankhamun's tomb, they found vases still holding traces of perfumed oil, thousands of years later. ✨ In nearly every ancient culture, fragrance was reserved for royalty only; not just because of their captivating scents, but because getting your hands on it was nearly impossible. ✨ Egyptian mummies were wrapped in aromatics like Myrrh, Frankincense, and Cedar resins. These botanicals not only helped preserve the body, but were also believed to bridge the human and divine realms, helping the spirit ascend into the afterlife. ✨ Many cultures have (and still do) link fragrance to immortality. Mahatma Gandhi was cremated on a funeral pyre built from Sandalwood logs, along with flowers, incense, and ghee. ✨ Across the Indian subcontinent, artisans developed one of the most sophisticated extraction methods in history, distilling aromatic materials into Sandalwood oil to create attars, a natural perfumery tradition still practiced today. Our new video blog goes deeper into these stories, tracing aroma from ancient Egypt to traditional attars, and what natural perfumery still has to teach us about ritual, nature, and scent. 🎥 Watch the full vlog at the link in bio.
This is a sneak peek from inside our Crafting Supr This is a sneak peek from inside our Crafting Supreme Attars Mini-Course. Taught by award-winning perfumer JK DeLapp, this course is perfect for both beginners and experienced aromatic artisans who want to deepen their skills in aroma formulation. Inside, you'll: 🌿 Explore the ancient history of natural perfume & attars 🌿 Learn how to formulate balanced, long-lasting fragrances 🌿 Discover how aromatherapy & natural perfumery are different 🌿 Master techniques for scent formulas 🌿 Make unique creative attar perfumes with all-natural ingredients 🚨 For a limited time, enjoy an exclusive discount before the course price increases permanently after Tuesday, July 21 at midnight PST. Learn more about our Crafting Supreme Attars Mini-Course at the link in bio. 🌿✨ #diyperfume #diyattar #essentialoils #naturalperfume #naturalperfumery
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