Aromatic Wisdom™ Podcast with Liz Fulcher

Summary
 In this episode, Liz uncovers the differences between two aromatic wonders; essential oils and fragrance oils, and takes a side-by-side look at the definition, production method, uses, and safety considerations for each. 

What You Will Learn in Episode #70:

• A comprehensive comparison between essential oils and fragrance oils
• Essential oils production, uses, and safety considerations.
• Fragrance oils production, uses, and safety considerations
• The differences between essential oil and fragrance oil production and costs.

 
Smell My Life: Liz and her husband James shared a cold and cough.

Resources and Links
Article: Poor Sense of Smell Linked to Increased Risk of Depression in Older Adults

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Guiding Theme for Personal and Professional Growth in 2024 or anytime you start with a "clean slate"

What You'll Hear in Episode #69

• Liz realizes this is the 10th year of the Aromatic Wisdom podcast and shares her journey of starting the podcast as a novice and the joy she finds in podcasting.
  
  
• Liz discusses her Guiding Theme for the year and shares how it relates to her work and personal life. 
  
  
• An explanation of the concept of having a guiding theme for the new year or any new beginning and explains its importance. 
  
  
• Liz discusses the process of choosing a guiding theme using a visual tool and provides six examples for a variety of areas in your life. 

Smell My Life: Liz shares a personal experience with creating a healing salve for a friend.

Coming Up:  In Episode 70 Liz will break down the differences between Essential Oils and Fragrance Oils.


Resources and Links

• Ezra DeWolfe 
• Cuticle Butter Recipe which can be adapted by switching out essential oils
• Blog post on this topic with a downloadable PDF of visual tool
  
  

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In this episode of the Aromatic Wisdom Podcast, host Liz Fulcher takes a departure from her usual aromatherapy discussions to read from a favorite book, "Until Today" by Iyanla Vanzant.   The excerpt, "I'm willing to acknowledge there are things in my life that do not smell quite right," prompts a unique discussion on the metaphorical and literal meanings of the sense of smell in our lives.

What You Will Hear in Episode 68:

•  Liz explores the idea of life as a crafted fragrance
• Liz reads from Until Today
• Liz invited readers to journal and encourages reflection on the balance and harmony in one's own life and unexpected aromas. 
• Alongside the reading, she shares personal anecdotes
• "Smell My Life": Plans for a distillation party with a student

Links and Resources:
Until Today: Daily Devotionals for Spiritual Growth
Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom $5/mo
 
So sit back, take a deep breath, and tune in to this thought-provoking and aromatic episode.

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Summary

What You Will Hear in Episode 67

• Ten of Liz's Favorite Essential Oils for Fall 
• Suggested Combinations for your Diffuser 
• Suggestions for making your own blends
• Smell My Life: Something bit Liz's toe! 

Links and Resources:

• ASAKUKI 500 mL - my favorite essential oil diffuser 
• EQUSUPRO Diffuser - I have this one in my bathroom 
• Sweet diffuser, very affordable 
• List of essential oil recipes for Fall inside of Patreon
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What You Will Hear in Episode 66:

• Definition of essential oil chemotype
• Examples of plants with different chemotypes
•  Importance of understanding chemotypes for blending and therapeutic applications
• Factors that influence chemotypes
• GC/MS testing and chemotypes 
• Safety and efficacy considerations when choosing essential oils with specific chemotypes
• Aroma differences between chemotypes 
• Smell My Life:  Liz's new dresser and Spike Lavender  (you can see images  here: AromaticWisdomPodcast.com/66)

Links and Resources:

• Episode #33: Understanding GC/MS Essential Oil Testing 
• Essential Oil Taxonomy and Nomenclature Part 1
• Essential Oil Taxonomy and  Nomenclature Part 2
• All Aromatic Wisdom Podcast Episodes about CHEMISTRY

References:
Composition of Essential Oils and Other Materials
Plant Morphology 

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In today's episode I talk about my encounter with a patch of poison ivy, the reaction my skin had and the remedies I used to heal!
What You Will Hear in Episode 65:

• How I got into poison ivy and the reaction to my skin
• What is poison ivy and why do we get a reaction when we touch it
• My IMMEDIATE ITCH RELIEF remedy 
• The specific issues of poison ivy reaction that we address with aromatics
• The specific essential oils and hydrosols I recommend
• How to identify poison ivy from harmless ivys
• Smell My Life: How Liz used essential oils to address ants in her kitchen

Links and Resources:

• Tips to Identify Poison Ivy
• DIY Recipe for Natural Calamine Lotion
• Episode 37: Essential Oil Sensitization: Are you at Risk?
• Episode 54: The Amazing Blue Oils
• Episode 51: Peppermint Hydrosol Benefits and Uses
• My favorite hydrosol supplier NaturesGift.com use the code "wisdom"

References:
The Effect of Peppermint Oil on Symptomatic Treatment of Pruritus in Pregnant Women

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Today's episode is an important one as we dive into the meaning of "Scope of Practice" for those who work with essential oils and how we can provide effective and responsible care while staying within our area of expertise. By adhering to the boundaries of your personal and professional qualifications, you can be confident that you operate within the limits of your expertise, training, and knowledge.  This approach not only safeguards the well-being of your clients but also maintains the integrity of the aromatherapy profession as a whole.

So, sit back, relax, and join me on this aromatic journey through the scope of practice in healthcare and the world of aromatherapy.

What You Will Hear in Episode 64:

• Appreciation for Patreon supporters and announcement of five new members
• Definition and Explanation of Scope of Practice in Healthcare
• How to stay within your personal Scope of Practice by aligning with your training, education, and qualifications
• Different professions, such as doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and occupational therapists scope of practice
• Explanation of aromatherapy as an unlicensed and unregulated profession
• Three Suggestions for ensuring you maintain your personal Scope of Practice when you use essential oils
• Smell My Life: How Liz used essential oils to address summer colds and other issues while on their family beach vacation

Resources and Links: 

• NAHA Regulations: https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/regulations/
• AIA Standards of Practice  https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Standards-of-Practice
• AIA Code of Ethics: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/Code-of-Ethics
• AIA Safety Statement: https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/safety-statement
• Support the Podcast for only $5/month ✨ Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom

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Join Liz as she takes you on a journey into the enchanting and diverse world of essential oil plant families.

What You Will Hear in Episode 63:

• What is a plant family?
• What quantifies a plant to be included in a specific botanical family?
• Examples of human families vs plant families
• Why you should not automatically substitute one essential oil for another from the same plant family. 
• Understanding how plant families can deepen your relationship with aromatics and the natural world
• Eight Plant Families and their characteristics
• Essential Oils from the plant families featured in the episode

Resources and Links

• Patreon.com/aromaticwisdom for a 5-page printable of all the plant families and their corresponding essential oils. 
• Liz's Blog post on Plant Families 

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Join me in this coniferous episode as I delve into the healing powers of Cypress essential oil and uncover its numerous benefits and versatile uses. You will discover how this aromatic powerhouse can support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

What You Will Hear in Episode 62:

• Important therapeutic properties of cypress essential oil
• Applications plus three practical and easy DIY recipes 
• A fun astrological comparison between Saturn and Cypress
• The Three Cypress Recipes mentioned in the podcast can be found in the transcript. 

So sit back, relax, and take a deep breath as together we explore the world of Cypress Essential Oil.

🎁 CYPRESS Deep Dive Course Discount for my podcast listeners (-20%)
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Resources and Links:
AWP 025: Essential Oils for Grief, Transition, and Letting Go
Fragrant Friday blog post: Bergamot Essential Oil Spotlight

Other Deep Dive Courses

• Rose Deep Dive: https://aromaticwisdominstitute.thrivecart.com/rose-deep-dive
• Juniper Berry Deep Dive: https://aromaticwisdominstitute.thrivecart.com/juniper-berry-deep-dive

The Three Cypress Recipes mentioned in the podcast can be found in the transcript. 

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Summary:
In this informative episode, we explore the natural approach to treating acute bronchitis using the power of essential oils. 

Join me, your host Liz Fulcher, as I share my own personal experience with acute bronchitis and tell the method I used to choose my essential oils based on their therapeutic properties and respiratory benefits. I also discuss practical methods of application and share the comprehensive wellness protocol I used to support my recover, and that you are free to copy. 

Discover how these aromatic wonders can provide soothing relief and help you regain your respiratory health, all while embracing a holistic and natural approach to wellness.  Don't let acute bronchitis bring you down - empower yourself with essential oils and a wellness protocol to breathe freely and regain your vitality.

What You Will Hear in Episode 61:

• What exactly is Bronchitis?
• What are the symptoms of Bronchitis?
• How did I determine which essential oils would help resolve my Bronchitis?
• The 3-step method-of-application protocol I followed
• The properties of the essential oils I used 
• Smell My Life:  Application of Trauma Oil on a bruised foot

Resources and Links:

• ⭐ New Course: Managing Anxiety with Aromatherapy
• Blog Post: Essential Oils for Acute Bronchitis
• AWP 43: Blending for Acute versus Chronic Issues 
• AWP 52: How to Use Trauma Oil for Pain and Inflammation
• Support the Podcast only $5/month ✨ Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom

Methods of Applications as Mentioned in the Podcast: 

1. Steam Inhalations:  1 drop of essential oil in a bowl of steamy hot water, 2-3 times/day, 5 min (note: I varied the oils with each inhalation)

• Spike Lavender (Lavendula latifolia), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ct. camphor), Eucalyptus Dives (all three oils are mucolytic, expectorant)
• Tea Tree (decongestant, anti-infectious, expectorant)

2. Nightly Chest Rub with Jojoba Oil at a 3% dilution (15 drops to 1 oz ounce of Jojoba) (varying the oils I use)

• Spike Lavender (mucolytic, expectorant, and I love the smell)
• Balsam Copaiba (anti-inflammatory, calming and I find the aroma comforting)
• Black Pepper, Ginger (warming)
• Balsam Fir (strong antimicrobial, dries mucous, calming for a spastic cough)
• Thyme ct. linalol (immune system support)
• Basil ct linalol (antispasmodic for cough)

3. Pre-Bedtime Bath (10-20 drops in the tub right before I stepped in then soak for 30 minutes breathing in the steam)

• 2 Cups of Epsom Salts (to detox from the prescription meds)
• I rotated the essential oils mentioned above.

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Summary:
Get ready for a laughter and gasp-filled episode as I share some of my most embarrassing blunders and lessons learned over the past three decades using essential oils.

I get transparent and share eight mini-stories about those moments when I wasn't careful. Then I’ll give you a list of essential oil safety guidelines so you can safely enjoy essential oils without having a history of embarrassing stories like me!

This episode is a good reminder that even we "veteran" Aromatherapists make mistakes.  Enjoy!

What You Will Hear in Episode 60:

• CFA.org Webinar Ten Therapeutic Uses of Hydrosols 
• 8 Dumb Things I've Done with Essential Oils 
• Safety Guidelines and Tips
• Smell My Life:  Liz uses hydrosol to heal her cat's paws

• Blog Post: Essential Oil Safety Guidelines and Tips
• NAHA.org General Safety Guidelines
• Book: Essential Oil Safety  A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, Tisserand and Young
• Where to Leave a Podcast Review

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Summary:
Discover the power of natural cleaning with your own easy DIY Lemon Cleaning Scrub!  In this episode, I will share my own DIY recipe for an easy-to-make cleaning scrub using the refreshing scent of lemon and the potency of essential oils, combined with other natural ingredients.  

Join me as I  explore the benefits of this homemade cleaning solution and learn how to effectively and safely tackle household cleaning tasks while embracing eco-friendly practices. Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to a sparkling, fresh, and naturally clean home!

What you will hear in Episode 59:

• Health Hazards of Commercial Cleaning Ingredients
• Four items you Need to Naturally Clean Your Home 
• Essential Oils Great for Natural Cleaning
• Lemon Cleaning Scrub Recipe 

Resources and Links:

• Ten Therapeutic Uses for Hydrosols webinar hosted by CFA (scroll down a bit until you see the graphic with my smiling face) 
• Hydrosols for Health online course
• Blog Post: How to Make a DIY Natural Soft Scrub for Cleaning
• Blog Post: Fragrant Friday - Lemon Essential Oil Profile Spotlight
• Environmental Working Group
• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Lemon Mint Cleaning Scrub Recipe
Ingredients

• 2 C. baking soda
• 4 Teaspoons Peppermint Castile Soap 
• 1 Teaspoon  White Vinegar (you can find in any supermarket)
• 40 drops of Lemon Essential Oil

Instructions: 
Mix and store in a sealed wide-mouth container. The shelf life for this DIY cleaning scrub is about two years. If the scrub is left unused for a while, it may dry out. If this happens, the fix is easy! Just add a little white vinegar or a squirt of the Castile liquid soap and stir. It will be good as new!

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In today's show, I delve into the captivating world of frankincense hydrosol, exploring its remarkable benefits and sharing ten versatile uses for holistic well-being.

Join me, your host Liz Fulcher, as I uncover the therapeutic properties of this ancient aromatic treasure, offering insights and 10 benefits and practical methods of application for incorporating Frankincense Hydrosol (Boswellia sacra syn. Boswellia carterii) into your daily life for optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.


What You Will Hear in Episode 58:

• Liz shares how episode 58 evolved after her computer crashed. 
• How Frankincense Hydrosol is created
• Benefits and Uses of Frankincense Hydrosol
• No Smell My Life this Week 

• Learn:  Hydrosols for Health online course
• Read: How to Use Hydrosols with a Neti Pot
• Read: 6 Guidelines for Best Hydrosol Storage

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What you will hear in Episode 57:

• What is Sciatica Nerve Pain?
• About the Sciatic Nerve
• The Symptoms of Sciatic Nerve Pain
• What Causes Sciatica?
• Who is most at Risk of developing Sciatic Nerve Pain?
• How Aromatherapy can help Resolve Sciatica
• Essential Oils to Consider for Sciatica Relief and an explanation of why those particular essential oils  help
• 3 Methods of Application to consider that can offer Sciatica Relief
• Smell my Life: Liz has a flare-up of Rosacea and shares her go-to essential oil remedy.

Resources and Links

• Article: Stretches for Sciatica
•  Youtube: Works Fast! Sciatic Pain Relief and Exercises
• Product: Bodymate Hip Brace for Sciatica Relief 
• Sciatic Pain Part 2: Patreon Bonus Episode for October 2022  Carriers and Hydrosols for Sciatic Pain (to be published on Sun 10/23/2022) 
• IJPHA.com is the trade journal where my Rosacea article was published
• Blog Post about Palmarosa with reference to my Case Study about Rosacea. 

Liz's Sciatic DIY Pain Massage Recipe (3% dilution)
Listen here: to learn more about dilution
Read here: to learn more about dilution

Ingredients:

• 4 drops of Black Pepper Essential Oil (Piper nigrum)
• 3 drops of Spike Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula latifolia)
• 3 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil  (Syzygium aromaticum; synonym: Eugenia cariophylata)
• 3 drops of Ginger Essential Oil (Zingiber officiale)
• 2 drops of German Chamomile Essential Oil (Matricaria chamomilla)
• 1 fl oz/30 mL  of Trauma Oil
• 1 fl oz/30 ml PET plastic flip top bottle

Directions: 

• Add the essential oils to the flip-top bottle
• Add the Trauma oil
• Close the cap and shake gently to completely blend the essential oils into the Trauma oil
• Massage into the side affected by sciatica including lower back, buttock and down the leg.  
• Apply to the affected area as needed.

Listen here:   About Trauma Oil

Safety: I recommend a small patch test to ensure there is no skin sensitivity and avoid using on broken skin when using Trauma Oil. Can be used on children over the age of 10. 

Be Happy. Be Well.

Liz xo

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As we bid farewell to the sunny days of summer and welcome the cozy embrace of autumn, supporting our physical and emotional well-being during this seasonal shift is crucial to stay balanced and healthy.

In this episode, I share five ways you may experience emotional and physical discomforts as you transition into autumn. 

I'll then give you five essential oils and methods that you can incorporate into your life to promote balance, relaxation, and a seamless transition into the new season.

Resources and Links

• Blog Post: 5 Cozy DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Fall
• Blog Post: Natural Pick-me-Ups for the Fall Season
• Blog Post: Two Easy Ways to Use Essential Oils for Seasonal Allergy Relief
• Podcast #47: Essential Oils for a Sinus Headache 
• Article: Moving into Autumn with Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Buy: Car Diffuser Vent Clip

Until Next Time,

Be Happy. Be Well.

Liz 

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In today’s show, Liz shares one of her favorite aspects of using aromatics; Subtle Aromatherapy.  Liz shares why she loves it, what it is and how you can incorporate this gentle practice into your life or professional work to support healing, meditation, and spiritual practices.

What You Will Hear in Episode 55:

• Liz's definition of Subtle Aromatherapy
• What do we mean by "energy" 
• 3 Methods of Subtle Aromatherapy Application 
• 5 Essential Oils to get you started in Subtle Aromatherapy
• Smell My Life - Liz confronts a porta pot 

Links and Resources:

• COURSE DISCOUNT:  Clearing Energy with Essential Oils  Discount Code is "AWP55" and expires October 16, 2022 
• LISTEN: AWP 016: Creating a Sacred Space with Essential Oils 
• BLOG: Essential Oil Safety (or Dumb Things I've Done with Essential Oils)
• BOOK:  Subtle Aromatherapy by Patricia Davis (amazon)
• BOOK:  Aromatherapy & Subtle Energy Techniques: Compassionate Healing with Essential Oils, Revised & Updated 
• BOOK:  The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energetic Anatomy

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In today’s episode, Liz will enlighten you on why some essential oils are blue in color while others are not as well as the amazing properties you can expect when you use the blue oils.

What You'll Hear in Episode 54: 

• What are the "blue" essential oils?
• Liz explains the unique chemistry that creates the blue color
• How many "blue" essential oils exist? (hint: there are more than four!)
• Hints on how to remember the chemical name
• What some unscrupulous suppliers do to the blue oils

Resources and Links:

• Listen: Melissa Holman, Aromatic Chat Podcast
• Read: Liz's blog post on German Chamomile Essential Oil 
• Listen: Essential Oil Chemical Familles Pt 1: AromaticWisdomPodcast.com/34
• Listen: Essential Oil Chemical Families Pt 2:  AromaticWisdomPodcast.com/35
• Listen: What is an Essential Oil GC/MS Report? AromaticWisdomPodcast.com/33
• Read: Jeanne Rose's blog post on The Blue Oils
• Read:  Science Direct article on Azulene

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In today's episode, Liz talks about the unique product called Aloe vera gel and why it is one of her favorite essential oil carriers.

What You'll Hear in the Episode

• Liz received an email from Herb-Pharm and gives an update about Trauma Oil
• What is a carrier and do we really need so many? 
• What is Aloe vera gel
• 3 Great ways to use Aloe Vera gel with essential oils
• Safety issues specific to working with Aloe Vera gel
• In the "Smell My Life" segment:  I surprise myself with a fun new hydrosol! 

Links and Resources:

• Read Liz's blog post: Organic Aloe Vera Gel: 5 Ways to Use it as a Carrier
• Further reading: Aloe Vera and Essential Oil by Robert Tisserand
• Where to buy organic Aloe Vera Gel: Seven Minerals Organic Aloe Vera Gel
  
  

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In today's show, Liz shares the incredible properties of Trauma Carrier Oil and why everyone should have it in their home first aid kit, as well as how to make your own Trauma Oil at home.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN EPISODE #52

• What is Trauma Oil
• What is an Infused Oil
• What are the Benefits of Trauma Oil
• Liz's Car Accident and Subsequent Use of Trauma Oil
• How to Make Your Own Trauma Oil
• Are we permitted to call our own creation "Trauma Oil"?
• Smell My Life

LINKS AND RESOURCES 

• Read my  Blog Post: How to Make Calendula Infused Oil: Step-by-Step DIY Tutorial with Photographs
• https://trademark.trademarkia.com/trauma-oil-97114085.html
• Buy Trauma Oil by Herbpharm
• Buy Trauma Care (disclaimer: I haven't tried this yet, but have ordered it) 
• Find Helichrysum and German Chamomile Essential Oils that work beautifully to support Trauma Oil (with GC/MS reports)  
• Buy Plant Therapy for essential oils

3 DIY RECIPES USING TRAUMA OIL
These can be found on my website in a blog post I wrote about using Trauma Oil.   https://aromaticwisdominstitute.com/trauma-oil/

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What’s more refreshing than peppermint hydrosol?
In today's show, Liz shares the therapeutic and energetic benefits of this vibrant and refreshing distillate water as well as lots of ideas for its use. Though it is a favorite in the summertime, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Peppermint hydrosol year-round to reduce inflammation, cool a hot flash, and even address teenage skin.

What is Covered in Today's Episode:

• Liz has a brand new Patreon page! Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom 
• Liz Shares about her new podcast website! AromaticWisdomPodcast.com
• Definition of a hydrosol
• Are hydrosols truly the by-product of distillation?
• Peppermint hydrosol therapeutic properties and uses
• Energetic properties of Peppermint hydrosol
• Smell my Life:  Oils for a store neck

Links and Resources: 

• Course:  Hydrosol for Health: A comprehensive, step-by-step guide to understanding and using healing waters called hydrosols.
• Read: Blog Post: Essential Oil Sensitization. Would You know if you had it? 
• Read: Blog Post: How to Make Calamine Lotion with Natural Ingredients 
• Listen: AWP 015: What are Hydrosols? Five Ways they can help with Allergy Relief
• Listen: AWP 040: 20 Ways to Use Lavender Hydrosol
• Listen: AWP 044: Rose Hydrosol Benefits and Uses
• Listen: AWP 037 Essential Oil Sensitization: Are You at Risk?

 
Today's episode is sponsored by Copperstills.com
When you purchase from Copperstills you can expect a superior product made of the highest quality thick gauge copper and impeccable workmanship. At Copperstills, we understand that buying distillation equipment can be intimidating and scary, especially if you’re a beginner; that’s why our primary focus is customer service and working with you to find the right still and accessories for your specific needs; whether you want to make hydrosols or essential oils! info@copperstills.com 

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