Aromatic Wisdom™ Podcast with Liz Fulcher – Details, episodes & analysis

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What you will hear in Episode #73:

• The importance of traveling with an Aromatherapy Travel Kit
• What to know about traveling with liquids
• How to make an antibacterial hand "sanitizer". 
• Recommended hydrosols for travel and how to use them 
• Single essential oils for your travel kit
• Personalizing your travel kit based on individual needs. 
• Smell My Life: Massage client presented with wounds on her back

Resources and Links:

• Two Examples of Aromatherapy Kits: 
  -  College Survival Aromatherapy Kit
  -  SummerFirst Aid Kit
• How to make a Nasal Inhaler blog post
• Blank Nasal Inhalers
• Peppermint Hydrosol Benefits and Uses
• Frankincense Hydrosol Benefits and Uses 
• Lavender Hydrosol Benefits and Uses
• How to Use Aloe Vera Gel as a Carrier

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What You'll Hear in Episode 72:

• Discussion on the process of creating a summer first aid kit with a focus on essential oils and safety
• Recommendations of specific essential oils for various first aid scenario
• Tips on using carrier oils for blending with essential oils for safe application
• Explanation of the benefits of different essential oils for bruising, inflammation, wound care, and more
• Description of the contents of a well-rounded first aid kit including natural items, conventional products, and crucial medical tools
• Suggestions on customizing and organizing the first aid kit for easy access in emergencies
• Guidance on the use of aloe vera gel, arnica salve, trauma oil, and Calamine lotion for various first aid needs
• Safety reminders about using essential oils properly and the importance of quality carrier oils
  
  
  Resources and Links:
• Blog: My Unusual Introduction to Aromatherapy
• Blog: College Survival Kit
• Podcast: Poison Ivy Relief 
• Blog: Easy Sunburn Relief
• Blog & Podcast: Aloe Vera Gel as a Carrier 
• Podcast: Blue Essential Oils for Inflammation and Bruising
• Blog: Essential Oil Blending Guidelines
• Blog: How to Make and Use an Essential Oil Inhaler
• Tick Removal Kit 
• Car

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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.

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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

Resources and Links:

• 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 b

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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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