Aromatherapy and essential oils with David Crow, L.Ac.

Aromatherapy and essential oils are becoming much more familiar to people today. But these compounds are not ​just for relaxation and good mood. ​Most are powerful medicines and it’s crucial to know how to use them with respect. My today’s guest is an authority on the subject.

David Crow, L.Ac. ​is one of the world’s foremost experts and leading speakers in the field of botanical medicine and grassroots healthcare. He is a master herbalist, aromatherapist and acupuncturist with over 30 years experience and is an expert in the Ayurvedic and Chinese medical systems. David is a renowned author, a poet, and is the founding director of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures.

David graduated from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine ​and several years later his interest in Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine took him to Nepal. There he began a series of internships with several masters of these ancient healing sciences. ​

During his studies in the Himalayas, ​David became aware of the widespread ecological destruction taking place in that part of the world, and the loss of medicinal plants. ​He began to ​recognize how medicinal plants were the key to solving ​interrelated global problems such as lack of healthcare, poverty, environmental destruction, and loss of ethnobotanical knowledge. David’s company, Floracopeia was created ​to help preserve and promote the use of botanical medicines as solutions to these growing problems.

David ​has presented his vision and solutions to the problems ​to hundreds of audiences, ranging from small private groups to conferences and lecture halls, to a panel discussion with the Dalai Lama broadcast internationally to millions of viewers. ​His articles and excerpts from his book have been published in several magazines. His book In Search of the Medicine Buddha has been translated in three foreign ​languages.

David currently travels and teaches throughout the world. His visionary synthesis of medicine, ecology, and spirituality has helped to transform the lives of thousands.

​By the end of this episode, you will gain greater understanding of David’s work, and will appreciate practical solutions he offers to anyone interested in incorporating essential oils into their lives. ​

​TAKEAWAYS

1.​​ Why plants produce aromatic compounds ​for defense and attraction, and how humans co-evolved to use them

2.​​ W​hat influences prices of essential oils and a possibility of adulteration

3.​​ How essential oils can be dangerous when used without proper ​training and understanding; and why you need to understand the difference between essential oil education and marketing

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FAVORITE QUOTES

“​Essential oils are very concentrated. Don’t hurt yourself, get some education, use them safely and wisely. They have an important role in the home and many benefits.”

​CONTACTING OUR GUEST

David’s company website Floracopeia,  and social media – FacebookInstagramTwitter and YouTube to follow

​WEB RESOURCES

Floracopeia courses and training, Aromatherapy courses,Aromatherapy Certification, Ayurvedic Aromatherapy Shift Network, other Shift Network courses (type David Crow)

Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy – report on adverse reactions from essential oils

National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy

Learning Garden

​BOOKS

In Search of the Medicine Buddha: A Himalayan Journey

Plants That Heal: Essays on Botanical Medicine

Sacred Smoke: The Magic and Medicine of Palo Santo

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