Research Aromatica

For our tenth episode of Research Aromatica, Experiences Behind the Expertise, we have on Priyanka Chitranshi.We Discuss in our Conversation with Priyanka: Recommendations she would give to others interested in mass spectrometry.The common mistakes that she sees.Sample Preparation for chromatography.Method DevelopmentKey Quote:"The better your sample preparation, the better your data will look"A Bit About Priyanka:Priyanka Chitranshi is an LCMS Applications Scientist at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments. Priyanka has a degree in Pharmacy and a Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry. During her postdoctoral appointment at the National Center for Toxicological Research at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), she developed an unfortunate addiction towards liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS). Since she has worked on a variety of molecules using LCMS ranging from brominated vegetable oils in soft drinks, analysis of metabolites of antibacterial and antiretroviral drugs, fluorinated compounds in water, and impurity analysis in pharmaceuticals to name a few. She communicates her work through peer-reviewed publications, application notes, and through presentations at national and international conferences. In her spare time, Priyanka enjoys to listening to audiobooks and podcasts.Link to Priyanka's Webinar:https://www.researcharomatica.org/post/priyankaPlease Enjoy!-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPA-Made Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.

WE ARE BACK! Research Aromatica Season 02 is underway, and therefore so is the podcast!To start it all off we interview Robin Van Loon of Camino Verde.Founder and Executive Director of Camino Verde, Robin has lived in the Tambopata province of the Peruvian Amazon since 2004. A long-time student of traditional and indigenous agriculture and medicinal practices, his work has focused on developing community-based reforestation strategies to regenerate important endangered plants of the Amazon. He is a writer, regenerative designer, and consultant in agroforestry, reforestation, and regenerative development.In our conversation with Robin we discuss a variety of topics:The Amazon StereotypeThe backpacking trip that made him fall in love with PeruCamino Verde's three pronged approach to regenerative economicsDifferences between Rosewood Essential OilsAnd so much more!Memorable Quotes:"..and that doesn't just mean im going to plant my farm in a way that is similarly structured to how the forest is structured... I think it can go a step beyond the physicality. We can learn lessons from the landscape. We can learn lessons from the rainforest and one of those lessons for me is how diversity builds resilience - don't put all your eggs in one basket."Podcast Notes:Camino VerdeRosewood CITESHome of Henry David Thoreau Please Enjoy!-If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Subscribing would also be very appreciated. It takes less than a minute, and it really will help us grow. We also love reading the reviews!Interested in being on the show? Visit researcharomatica.com/contact and fill out the form.-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPA-Made Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.

Melissa Hoffman was featured in our cannabis straight from the source series where she gave us a in-depth look at her unique farm, Sho Farm. We followed up with Melissa to see how her unconventionally grown cannabis did, but we also talked more about her background and the origin of Sho Farm.In our conversation with Melissa we discuss a variety of topics:Small scale cannabis growing and unconventional growing tacticsThe origins of Sho farmFarming philosophyA Brief Description of Sho Farm:We establish food systems that build and restore wildlife habitat. We also offer safe haven to previously-farmed animals to live out their lives as partners within these systems. Currently, 100+rescued khaki campbell ducks forage daily in SHO Farm's permaculture orchard, and live securely in an insulated barn at night. Memorable Quotes:"I want the plant (cannabis) to be itself, in context""The more whole somethings, the better it is, and more superior something is" Podcast Notes:Straight From the Source: Farmer Story: Sho FarmSho FarmTending the Wild- BookKyle Kushman- PersonPlease Enjoy!-If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Subscribing would also be very appreciated. It takes less than a minute, and it really will help us grow. We also love reading the reviews!Interested in being on the show? Visit researcharomatica.com/contact and fill out the form.-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPA-Made Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.

Denzil has been described as the 'Sherlock Holmes' of plants. Denzil has over 40 years of experience in the plant aromatic field and trips to every corner of the world. His experience is extraordinary, but its his perspective of both the plant and human world is that we dive into in this conversation. In our conversation with Denzil we discuss a variety of topics:How he overcame dyslexia and used it as a strength.His process of how he accepts projects.Why he never completed his phd, even after pursuing it 3 times.His thoughts on reshaping the academic systemMemorable Quotes:"I think Covid has proved one thing beyond doubt, the physical world of university is no longer needed.. its the social world of a university that matters. Meeting people at bars... you should be able to sign up for sing courses.. take one at University of Oregon, another at University of London, all online.""When I was young I always used to ask the professor (of major universities) if I can join you lecture... there is nothing stopping you from going into a lecture at Harvard, and asking, you mind if I sit in the back and listen?"Podcast Notes:https://denzil.com/https://globalfrankincensealliance.com/Please Enjoy!-If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Subscribing would also be very appreciated. It takes less than a minute, and it really will help us grow. We also love reading the reviews!Interested in being on the show? Visit researcharomatica.com/contact and fill out the form.-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPA-Made Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.

Have you ever wondered what music gets listened to in labs? Why it is always white coats in labs? In our sixth episode of, Ross Henry interviews Alec Anderson of APRC. Alec runs the Cannabis testing and research at APRC. The research and development of the cannabis field is growing rapidly, so much so we talk about progress in months and not years.In our conversation with Alec we discuss a variety of topics:How cannabis went from being a experimental project, at APRC, to being a pillar of the APRC lab.What might be the next industry APRC entersWhat the future of testing might look like, and how new testing technologies might be able to help farmers.Why male plants are bad for cannabis crops, for some.So..so.. much morePodcast Notes:Kratom: Link talking about Kratom.HPLC: What is HPLC?Alec's Webinar talking about Testing: Alec WebinarPlease Enjoy!-If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Subscribing would also be very appreciated. It takes less than a minute, and it really will help us grow. We also love reading the reviews!Interested in being on the show? Visit researcharomatica.com/contact and fill out the form.-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPA-Made Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.

For our fifth episode, Ross Henry interviews Wellington Baiden of Portal Forest Estates in Ghana. Wellington Baiden has over 20 years of experience in forestry, ecotourism, environmental conservation, community livelihood support, and natural resource policy analysis, as well as in the wood products sector in Ghana. He is an internationally recognized innovator and consultant in agro-forestry and environmentally sustainable development interventions. He is also a mentor and an environmental educationist.In this Experiences Behind the Expertise we speak with Wellington on a wide range of topics:Carbon creditsBenefits of Multiple Revenue StreamsGhana slave CastlesThe future of Portal Forest EstatesPodcast Notes:Portal Forest Estates - The website for portal forest estatesPoems of Rooney - http://kathleenrooney.com/poetry/Ghana Slave Castles - The Shocking Story of the Ghanaian Cape CoastPlease Enjoy!-If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Subscribing would also be very appreciated. It takes less than a minute, and it really will help us grow. We also love reading the reviews!Interested in being on the show? Visit researcharomatica.com/contact and fill out the form.-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPA-Made Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.

For our fourth episode, Ross Henry interviews no other than the co-founder of Aromatic Plant Research Center, Aaron Sorensen. Without Aaron and his cofounder Prabodh Satyal there would be no APRC or Research Aromatica. In the podcast we follow the journey that allowed APRC to become and elite testing facility in aromatic plants. They started APRC because they new industry was going to grow, and if they did not do anything to assist, then it might go down a wrong path. Our conversation was wide ranging and incredible all the same. We also talk about:Why Aaron almost left the essential oil industry altogether, but instead made APRC.Why APRC is more than just a testing facility?The challenges and opportunities launching into Cannabis testing.What name Aaron and Prabodh almost called APRCWe talk about what Aaron does to unwind.Please Enjoy!-If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Subscribing would also be very appreciated. It takes less than a minute, and it really will help us grow. We also love reading the reviews!Interested in being on the show? Visit researcharomatica.com/contact and fill out the form.-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPA-Made Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.

For our third episode, Ross Henry, interviews Nate Farnsworth of Factory 6. Nate is part owner of Factory Six, a white label and custom manufacturing legal cannabis company based out of Utah. His experiences of working with startup cannabis companies on the daily has paved the way for a fascinating podcast conversation about:The rookie mistakes many cannabis startups make. The bad advice being circulated.The one product every Cannabis store needs to have for a chance to succeed.The future of Cannabis retail.The power of boredom.Please Enjoy!-If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Subscribing would also be very appreciated. It takes less than a minute, and it really will help us grow. We also love reading the reviews!Interested in being on the show? Visit researcharomatica.com/contact and fill out the form.-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPAWatch Nate's Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/41/r4y5qavyuw1angflMade Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.

For our second episode, Ross Henry, interviews Werner Bester from West Africa. Werner Bester was our second webinar back in July. Werner Bester is in high demand for his creation of custom distillation equipment that is used all over the world, but how did he get there?During this wide ranging conversation where we talk about how his boredom for things, like being a German swimsuit model photographer, shaped and directed him into one of the most sought after people in the aromatic plant world. This conversation lead us down roads talking about the apartheid and getting arrested all the way to building his first distillation unit. Please Enjoy!-If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Subscribing would also be very appreciated. It takes less than a minute, and it really will help us grow. We also love reading the reviews!Interested in being on the show? Visit researcharomatica.com/contact and fill out the form.-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPAWatch Werner's Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/14/38vzwh4ukazkf5-Made Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.-Show Notes:Werner's first distillation unit (it is super impressive!) Link hereThe purple rain protests in South Africa of 1989 - This short video, (unaffiliated with APRC), gives a great perspective and some visual examples Purple RainWerner's Webinar back on July 23rd: Werner's Research Aromatica Presentation

We are revamping the podcast a bit. Instead of just doing the audio recordings of the presenters of each of our webinars we are doing a original interview with each of the professionals. The goal of the interview is to talk more about the who and why rather than the what. For our first one, Ross Henry, interviews Dr. Dhanushka (Danny) Hettiarachchi. He lives in Perth, Australia. In our interview we talk about what kind of art forms he participates with, how he unwinds from the day, what he sees as the future of Sandalwood and so much more. -If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Subscribing would also be very appreciated. It takes less than a minute, and it really will help us grow. We also love reading the reviews!Interested in being on the show? Visit researcharomatica.com/contact and fill out the form.-Follow Research Aromatica on:Website: https://www.researcharomatica.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/researcharomatica/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRCYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6Rea4SEAsxRIbB8q5CkPASign-up for Danny’s webinar and or watch the replay at: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/39/n67w9a7w-Made Possible By:This podcast is made possible by APRC, Aromatic Plant Research Center. APRC was created to provide access to uncompromising research, analysis, and testing services for essential oil communities.-Show Notes:Illegal sandalwood in Western Australiahttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-30/illegal-sandalwood-trade-in-wa/4342570https://www.wsj.com/articles/illegal-loggers-tap-australian-prize-1388185053 Books: They Came for Sandalwood, A Study of the Sandalwood Trade in the South-West Pacific 1830-1865 by Dorothy Shineberg.Sandalwood and Carrion, Smell in Indian Religion and Culture by James McHugh Doco on Western Australian Sandalwood and Indigenous useshttp://magofilms.com.au/portfolio/tribal-scent/ . Current right are with the Mago Films, following is a newspaper article on the docohttps://thewest.com.au/entertainment/tv/secrets-of-sandalwood-trade-ng-ya-381139 Classical music , I can go on forever just like sandalwood Indian classical music is based on Raags, raag is a melodic framework or an improvisation of the scale. They are not symphonies but an ascending and descending scale improvised by its creator, usually attributed to a natural melody. For a beginner or for a public appreciation I’d recommend an instrumental recital of flute or sitar , which are quintessentially Indian. https://youtu.be/egHCxISQG9o or https://youtu.be/S8picFTwo8A

As part of APRC's Research Aromatica we are releasing a podcast dedicated to the Experiences behind the Expertise. The specific goal behind the podcast, hosted by Ross Henry, is to delve behind the presentations and learn more about the experiences that built the experts we know for their incredible expertise.We will focus on the following:- Get to know the presenters and how they tick.- Learn the tools and tricks, and the motivations- Hear stories from the field...and so much more.Website:researcharomatica.com

This is the audio from our most recent guest on the webinar. She often refers to visuals, so to see the webinar in its fullest, see the attached link!https://youtu.be/AdYG2NcaH0oAcross the various regions where frankincense grows, there are different cultural beliefs about the cultivation of trees. In this webinar, we will examine the culture, science, and successes of propagation in Oman, as well as smallholder projects in Puntland and Somaliland. The challenges, where propagation has proven more difficult, will also be discussed.A general introduction to the different methods for propagation will be shared as a way to encourage communities, landowners, NGOs, scientists, governments, companies, and consumers to support initiatives to grow these precious trees. In this solution-oriented webinar, we will identify what is needed to create thriving nurseries and reforestation projects.ABOUT DECARLO​​​​​Dr. Anjanette DeCarlo is currently Chief Sustainability Scientist at the Aromatic Plant Research Center, where she conducts field research and ecological supply chain analysis on aromatic species. She also directs the Save Frankincense initiative. Dr. DeCarlo received her doctorate in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Vermont and has worked on post-conflict evaluations of natural assets and environmental projects all around the world, some of which include Somaliland, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Peru, Cuba, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and China. Previously, Dr. DeCarlo was the Program Director of the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics. She also worked for the Natural Resources Defense Council and UN UNSO Office in New York City. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors of Somaliland Biodiversity Foundation and National Parks Conservation Association. Recently, Dr. DeCarlo’s work on frankincense was highlighted on CNN Inside Africa, the New York Times, and National Geographic.Global Frankincense Alliance (GFA)https://globalfrankincensealliance.com/about-gfa/Save Frankincensehttps://www.savefrankincense.org/https://www.facebook.com/savefrankincense/

In this second installment of Research Aromatica, Werner Bester of Essential Distillation Equipment will introduce several types of distillation design. We will go inside his shop in Riebeek Kasteel in the Western Cape of South Africa to get a first hand view of the engineering and design of units for whole plant extracts and essential oil distillation. The importance of appropriate and sustainable design at source will be discussed. These designs will be highlighted by demonstrating current community distillation projects in Africa and beyond. This is the first time Werner Bester is giving this insight to a large public audience on-line.Different types of distillation methodsSustainable distillation is the futureEngineering innovations at the sourceEpisode Notes:Namibia Project: http://scentsofnamibia.com/Werner's Website: https://www.edesa.co.za/

In the first Research Aromatica Webinar, Dr. Satyal discusses the current trends in the essential oil market as well as the common methods of adulteration and means of detection.For more information about Dr. Satyal and Aromatic Plant Research Center, see the website at: https://aromaticplant.org/Want More? If you enjoyed this podcast consider signing up for the next one in our series at: researcharomatica.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AromaticPlantRC/Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvB8dcgTWwGpbWTEBoTeFvQ