Topics covered in this episode

What constituents make up an essential oil?

Practical tips and ways for sustainable use of essential oils

Why we should avoid essential oils derived from endangered or at-risk plants

Tips for choosing a good essential oil brand and how to source high quality essential oils

How to use essential oils with safety in mind

Essential oil profiles from her book

About Stephanie Tourles

Stephanie Tourles, a Lic. Holistic Esthetician, Certified Foot & Hand Reflexologist, and Certified Professional Aromatherapist, has a background in both Western and Ayurvedic herbalism and extensive training in the nutritional sciences. She works as an herbalist-educator, writer, reflexologist, skincare product formulator, and is the author of over 12 books on the topics of natural skin and body care; essential oils for home healthcare; topically-applied herbal remedies; herbal insect repellents, and raw food nutrition.

Connect with Stephanie Tourles

Website: https://www.stephanietourles.com/

Buy Her Book "Stephanie Tourles's Essential Oils: A Beginner's Guide" on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2B8qTh2

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

Why foraging is a very important skill to learn, and how it is empowering

Practical tips and ways to protect our wild land resources with proper harvesting techniques

Harvesting in a way that improves wild land

Beyond harvesting from the land, ways to care for and improve our wild lands in a holistic way

Naturally controlling "invasive species"

About Jon & Erin

Our founder, Erin Stewart, is an herbalist, NAHA certified aromatherapist, and organic gardener. She grows over 70 kinds of aromatic and medicinal plants for her own apothecary (not counting her Lavender varietal collection) and distills essential oils and hydrosols in her PNW garden.

Jon Stewart is an organic gardener, artisan woodworker, and herbalist. He is the host of AromaCulture’s Herbs & Oils Podcast and works alongside our magazine contributors and advertisers to develop high quality, educational content for AromaCulture Magazine.

Links mentioned

School Website: www.floranella.com

Summer Foraging Course: https://floranella.com/summerforaging/

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

What is Bio-regional Medicine?

Profiles and uses of three local herbs in Sam's local region (Texas)

Foraging safety considerations

Ethical foraging guidelines

What to have in your herbal first aid kit

About Sam Coffman

Sam Coffman has over 10 years of military experience as a U.S. Special Forces Medic, an interrogator and a linguist. He studied botany and bio-regional medicine both privately and at several outdoor schools in Colorado, and during his military service as a Green Beret Medic he logged thousands of hours in the field as a team medic, military emergency rooms and troop medical clinics. He has worked as a clinical herbalist on his own and in conjunction with functional medicine doctors (M.D. and D.O.) for chronic as well as acute illness and injury. Sam has been highly focused on bio-regional plant medicine for infection, injury and illness most commonly encountered in a post-disaster, remote or under served environment when there is no higher definitive medical care. He is co-founder of the non-profit organization – Herbal Medics – that travels to remote areas in Nicaragua as well as medically under served urban areas in the USA, providing herbal medicine clinics, off-grid and salvage-based engineering solutions (water purification, sustainable power, sustainable agriculture, etc.).

Where to find Sam Coffman

Website: https://thehumanpath.net/

Herbal Medics: http://herbalmedics.org/

Buy "The Herbal Medic" book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2M1CZwV

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

Using herbs as preventative medicine

Daily tonic herbs for men's health

How to incorporate herbal routines into our daily lives

Herbal support for more acute situations: Anxiety & Depression, Cardiovascular Health, Prostate Health & Virility

About Rosemary Gladstar

Rosemary Gladstar is, literally, a star figure in the field of modern herbalism, internationally renowned for her technical knowledge and stewardship in the global herbalist community. She has been learning, teaching and writing about herbs for over 40 years and is the author of eleven books. Her work includes Medicinal Herbs, a Beginners Guide, Herbal Healing for Women, Herbal Healing for Men, Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, and The Science and Art of Herbalism, an extensive in depth home study course. She lives and works from her home, Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary — a 500-acre botanical preserve she founded in Central Vermont. She is also the Founding President of United Plant Savers, director of The New England Women’s Herbal Conference and founder and past director of the International Herb Symposium.

Where to find Rosemary Gladstar

Website: https://www.sagemountain.com/

Buy her Book "Herbal Healing for Men" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2O0qVKt

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

How animal Aromatherapy differs from traditional human Aromatherapy

Essential oils that should not be used on or around animals

Hydrosols and how they can be useful in Animal Aromatherapy

Groups of Essential Oils and Hydrosols that are generally safe for animals

Aromatherapy based remedies for common animal issues

About Kelly Holland Azzaro

Kelly Holland Azzaro is a Registered Aromatherapist, Certified Bach Flower Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist. She is the Past President of NAHA and current Public Relations, Journal Manager and Co-Editor of NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy). Kelly is the Founder and Director of The Holistic Animal Association. She has over 25 years professional experience and educational training in Aromatherapy and Massage Therapy, including specialized training in Canine and Equine Acupressure-Massage Therapies, Animal Communication, Reiki, and Flower Essence Therapy. Kelly offers a 300+hour Animal Aromatherapy Practitioner Certification Course(sm). She, and her husband Marco a Licensed Acupuncturist have a Holistic Healing Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Where to find Patricia Kyritsi Howell

Personal Website: https://animalaromatherapy.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalAromatherapy/

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

The background and history of the herbal culture of Greece

The herbal culinary culture of food as medicine

Folk medicine of Greece

Greek uses and benefits of Oregano

Greek uses and benefits of Sage

Greek uses and benefits of Thyme

Mountain Tea and Dittany of Greece

Sustainable use of herbs

Za-Atar spice blend and other recipes

About Patricia Kyritsi Howell

Patricia has more than twenty years’ experience as a clinical herbalist and teacher. Her book, Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians (2006) is one of the foremost resources on the topic of regional native plant medicines. A professional member of the American Herbalists Guild since 1997, she has a clinical practice in Clayton, Georgia. Patricia advises the Atlanta Botanical Garden on medicinal herb programming, served three terms as a member of the Governing Council of the American Herbalists Guild, is currently co-chair of the AHG Symposium Committee, and is the co-founder of the Georgia Herbalists Guild.

Where to find Patricia Kyritsi Howell

Personal Website: http://www.patriciakyritsihowell.com/

School Website: https://wildhealingherbs.com/

Wild Crete Travel: http://www.wildcrete.com/

AHG Symposium 2018: https://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/symposium/join-us-29th-annual-ahg-symposium

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode:

What is Evidence Based Aromatherapy?

How does Aromatherapy fit in a clinical setting?

How Aromatherapy can be effective to support women during childbirth.

Addressing Postpartum Depression with Aromatherpy

The specific oils used in clinical settings

The importance of proper Essential Oil training

Supporting women athletes with Aromatherapy

Using Aromatherapy in OB/GYN units

About Pam Conrad

Pam Conrad’s PGd, BSN, RN, CCAP specialty is Women’s Health Clinical Aromatherapy.  She is a Purdue trained nurse with many years experience in the fields of trauma, cardiology, psych and women’s health. Exploring preventive medicine and holistic therapies led her to clinical aromatherapy certification through Jane Buckles nursing course in 2000. She then studied advanced clinical aromatherapy and graduate complementary therapy studies with nurses, doctors and midwives in England and France for two years.  Returning to the US in 2003 with a goal to bring aromatherapy to bedside nursing, she developed evidence-based curriculum in Women’s Health aromatherapy the foundation for multiple nursing and midwifery courses, hospital programs and published clinical research in postpartum aromatherapy.

Where to find Pam Conrad

Website: http://aromasforhealing.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/165629196795770/

Buy Pam’s Book “Women’s Health Aromatherapy” on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2Ue4BTv

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

How do Essential Oils work?

How Essential Oils can affect the Neurotransmitters in our brain

How Dopamine and Serotonin levels are affected by our olfactory receptors

How Essential Oils might be an affective aid for people with Depression & Insomnia

How smell is related to our state of relaxation

How our emotions are connected to physical diseases

About Elizabeth Ashley

With 21 years of professional aromatherapy and 15 years sales, Ashley has a unique slant on the healing world. Determined to level the medicine playing field, she arms the next generation of healers with an arsenal of complementary medicine tools and the sales acumen to rocket their businesses to the top of their field. She is an international speaker and writer for the International Federation of Aromatherapists, and the UK Director for the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists. She has written 18 aromatherapy journals, including ones cited in the article about Rose, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Spikenard and Holy Basil. Her latest book about Cannabis CO2 and Hemp essential oil includes the extraordinary story of two therapists who helped a very traumatized little girl sleep and returned her to excellent health after several dreadfully troubled years of PTSD. Her cannabis book is available on Amazon.

Where to find Elizabeth Ashley

Website: http://www.thesecrethealer.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretHealerWrites/

Buy Elizabeth's Books on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2Iv0skc

Topics covered in this episode

The Background and story behind Moon Valley Organics

The importance of pollinators and growing plants for them

Ideas for herbal product formulations

How to choose the right herbs for your products

Profiles for two great skin nourishing herbs: Calendula & Comfrey

Tips for formulating skin care products

Organic certification - Is is worth it?

About Kim & Aaron Otto

Kim Otto and Aaron Otto are the co-founders of the organic skin care company Moon Valley Organics. Together they manage a 10-acre herb farm and apiary, and oversee the production facility where they produce their body care line. Kim's main job is to run all aspects of the day to day business. As a mother, wife, business owner, beekeeper & herbalist, Kim utilizes her knowledge in all these fields to educate consumers to support the organic movement and to help save pollinators. Aaron is the head farmer and is responsible for product design. They are both advocates for sustainable practices in business & often teach future farmers about organic farming by hosting volunteers from the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.

Where to find Kim & Aaron Otto

Website: https://www.moonvalleyorganics.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoonValleyOrganics

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonvalleyorganics/

Buy Moon Valley Organics products on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2JdTipF

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episode

What is Kinesiology?

What is Aromatic Kinesiology and how are essential oils used in this modality

Aromatic anchoring

Using aromatics to do emotional work with clients

Introduction to Robbi's tool the "Aromatic Barometer"

Aromatic profiles from her book using the Aromatic Baraometer

About Robbi Zeck

Robbi Zeck has a professional background in Naturopathy, Counselling and Kinesiology spanning thirty-five years. She has taught hundreds of seminars worldwide and is passionate about inspiring people to live and learn through the heart. In addition to working with private clients from all walks of life, her workshops and retreats assist people to embrace the life they truly desire to be leading. Her heart focused programs have been conducted in France, Ireland, Bali, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Aroma Tours was established in 1994 with her husband Jim Llewellyn. Their boutique tour company escorts people to beautiful places where perfumery, aromatic plants, essential oils, fascinating history and culture can be experienced in exquisite locations. Since its inception they have shared their journeys with people from all walks of life from over 30 countries.

Where to find Robbi Zeck

Website: https://www.robbizeck.com/

Aroma Tours: https://www.aroma-tours.com/

Buy her book "The Blossoming Heart" on Amazon Here

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.