wild-harvesting Archives – The Northwest School of Aromatic 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

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

December 5, 20240Comments

Herbal Holiday Gift Guide

As the holiday season approaches, it's the perfect moment to celebrate the magic of small herbal businesses. Beyond the glittering lights and busy crowds, these businesses offer handcrafted remedies and

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Aromatic Recipes

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Herbal Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Plant Profiles

Sustainability

November 7, 20241Comments

Pine Needle Tea Benefits, Harvesting Tips & Recipe

In the bitter winter of 1536, deep in the wilds of North America, morale was low. The French explorer Jacques Cartier and his crew, weakened by months at sea, began

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Aromatic Recipes

Bio-Regional Aromatic 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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

November 21, 20230Comments

Herbal Holiday Gift Guide

As the holiday season draws near, it's the perfect time to celebrate the charm and uniqueness of small herbal businesses. Beyond the glittering lights and bustling crowds, lies the magical gifts

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatherapy

Aromatic History & Lore

Aromatic Recipes

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Incense as Medicine

Plant Profiles

Topical Medicine

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

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Aromatic History & Lore

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

Sustainability

July 19, 20210Comments

Smudging: An Issue of Ethics and Sustainability

Have you ever scrolled past a social media ad with an image of someone burning a smudge stick of White Sage with the caption reading something like, “Say Bye-Bye to

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

Human/Plant Connection

Ritual

April 5, 20210Comments

Speaking the Language of Plants

Can You Communicate With Plants?There are many ways you can learn about plants. But there are also many ways you can learn from plants. Learning about plants through books and

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

Bio-Regional Aromatic Medicine

October 22, 20200Comments

What’s Missing in Most Modern Aromatic & Herbal Practices

Somehow, humanity has gotten stuck in a downward spiral of surrounding ourselves more and more with chemicals. They're in our food system, beauty products, healthcare, and just about everything else.

by NW School of Aromatic Medicine

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