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. What 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 – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter 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
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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