Annie Prince Aromatherapy

25/11/2025

Thank God Mountain Rose Herbs!

With AI taking the online world by storm, we at Mountain Rose Herbs remain staunchly committed to maintaining our human approach to serving the herbal community. That is why when you call, email, or use the chat feature on our website, you are speaking with a human, 100% of the time. Our incredible Customer Support Team is available to answer your questions, help you with your orders, and so much more.

In addition to this, all of our free educational articles and blogs are written by our team of experts and esteemed herbalist partners. This is especially important coming in the wake of a recently published study* which estimated 82% of the books found on Amazon’s "herbal remedies" category between January and September of this year are suspected to be written by AI.

Herbalism is an art that requires nuanced interpretation and understanding—something that AI will never be able to perform. It is more important than ever to be mindful of the source of information we seek. It’s equally important to support real herbalists whose life's work is devoted to learning and teaching about the safe and effective uses of herbs. They are the keepers of herbal tradition, and we, as an herbal community, must demand the safe passing down of knowledge for future generations.

*Down, Aisha. (2025). Detection firm finds 82% of herbal remedy books on Amazon ‘likely written’ by AI. The Guardian.

20/11/2025

The nicest truest thing I have read in ages.

There’s something so healing, so quietly radical, about pottering. To potter means to wander without a destination, to move slowly and gently, without hurry or imperative, simply being in the rhythm of things. And when you potter in the garden or on your allotment — that’s the very soul of pottering, because nature gives you permission to slow down, to explore, to listen.

As our mentor, the herbalist and wizard-scientist Christopher Hedley, reminds us, “To be a good herbalist you have to be able to potter; potter in your garden, potter in your kitchen and potter in your clinic.”

In pottering, we don’t rush. We touch, smell, and observe. We let our hands float over roots, leaves, and soil. And in that gentle slowing, we reconnect — with the land, with the plants, and with ourselves.

Pottering is sacred. It’s in these unhurried moments that we notice how a herb leans toward the sun, how its leaves cradle dew, how scent shifts with the wind. Christopher Hedley believed that “how a plant is in the world is how it will be in you.” We carry this truth as we move slowly through our gardens, letting the plants teach us patience, attention, and care.

Today, we give ourselves permission to potter. To wander. To linger. To let the earth guide us. In this gentle, unhurried way, we find a kind of medicine for our hurried souls.

25/10/2025

Thanks for this report Inge Westerlinck. A few lines struck me.
"The message was clear; the future of healthcare is not either/or-it's all of it. Acute, integrative, regenerative and lifestyle medicine must work in synergy"
"Non-swimmers shouldn't be life savers.Self reflection and integrity are essential for sustainable practice".
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02/10/2025

It is indeed a delight, a privilege and a responsibility to be invited to be an ICAN fellow.

"Please join us in warmly welcoming Prince (New Zealand) and Nagle-Smith Nagle-Smith (UK) as new Fellows of ICAN.
We are deeply honored that both of these outstanding professionals have accepted to take on the role of Fellow — a recognition reserved for longstanding, deeply committed members of the clinical aromatherapy community. Our Fellows support the ICAN platform by mentoring, connecting, advising, sharing generously, and simply being there. Their presence helps shape the trusted, collegial and sacred space that ICAN aspires to be.
✨ Annie Prince is a clinical aromatherapist, author, educator and formulator. She brings to ICAN a strong foundation in aromatherapy education, bodywork, and the therapeutic encounter. Annie loves ICAN for showcasing Clinical Aromatherapy as a powerful healing modality, and values the wealth of trusted information and global connection within a safe, respectful space.
✨ Helen Nagle-Smith is an author, writer, journal editor, educator, aromatherapy & massage therapist. She is also the moderator of our new special interest group Aromatic MindMatters on mental health in the Village of ICAN. Helen brings vital knowledge in trauma, the mind-body connection, unusual essential oils, aromatherapy business advice, and safeguarding. She loves ICAN for offering a sense of global aromatic community and non-judgemental professional expertise that supports her clinical work, teaching, writing and continuous learning.
We are proud to walk alongside these two inspiring professionals and grateful for the experience and heart they bring to our growing international community.
With gratitude,"
The ICAN Team

30/09/2025

I saw a very disturbing programme on the dangers of AI manipulation and chatbots causing unspeakable anxiety among young people [and adults] and it made me want to depart permanently from social media where nastiness can reach new heights.
However in the midst of this maelstrom of darkness we have the shining light that is International Clinical Aromatherapy Network ICAN , a place where integrity and respectful human interaction are mandatory fullstop. Apart from being a safe uplifting space it has a wealth of research backed trustworthy and interesting information.It's not a question of why would you join but more why wouldn't you.

Why walk the professional path alone?

ICAN Membership connects you with a trusted global network of clinical aromatherapists, educators, researchers, and healthcare professionals. Whether you’re a student just beginning, a seasoned practitioner, or an organisation shaping the field, ICAN offers a space to learn, exchange, grow, and belong.

From monthly events and live interviews to curated resources and shared expertise, ICAN is a dynamic platform where your voice matters and your practice is supported.

Explore the Membership tiers and find where you fit in. We’d love to welcome you.