The LabAroma Podcast by Colleen Quinn

Uwe Blesching, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at CannaKeys360°, an App and online platform designed to demystify the science of the endocannabinoid system, is a medical writer in the areas of cannabinoid health sciences and mind-body medicine. In this episode, Uwe talks about the complexity of how healing happens and rapidly accumulating research which is revealing exciting trends in therapeutic cannabinoid and terpene use that can inform clinicians, patients, and students looking for the best outcomes.He is the author of multiple books including The Cannabis Health Index (now in its 3rd edition), Breaking the Cycle of Opioid Addiction, and Your Cannabis CBD:THC Ratio. Before committing to research and writing he worked for about 20 years as a paramedic in the emergency medical services (EMS) for the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH). He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Social Change from the Western Institute for Social Research. His most recent work has been as Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at CannaKeys360° an App and online platform designed to demystify the science of the endocannabinoid system. Useful Linkshttps://www.uweblesching.com/https://cannakeys.com/The Cannabis Health Index: Combining the Science of Medical Marijuana with Mindfulness Techniques to Treat Over 200 Chronic DiseasesBreaking the Cycle of Opioid Addiction: Supplement Your Pain Management with Cannabis Your Cannabis CBD:THC Ratio: A guide to precision dosing for health and wellness To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://www.labaroma-education.com/pl/2147628476 Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Hannah Charman first became interested in alternative medicine when she was 15 after seeing various therapists who helped her recover from chronic fatigue syndrome. She trained in Reiki at the age of 16 and began helping with treatments at her parent's practice.She graduated in 1999 with a degree in western herbal medicine and has been in practice ever since. More recently Hannah has incorporated health coaching, iridology and hypnotherapy into her programmes, so that she can help clients with the physical and emotional aspects at the same time. She is dedicated to helping women who can't or don't want to take HRT, get happily through menopause.Hannah lives in Shropshire, UK with her partner and young son. In her spare time she loves exploring the countryside, horse riding, and gardening. Useful Linkswww.physichealth.ukHannah Charman | LinkedInNatural Menopause UK | Groups | LinkedInNatural Menopause UK | Facebook To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. Nadja Cech is Patricia A. Sullivan Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). She has had a lifelong interest in the use of plants for medicine, stemming from her involvement as a child in establishing one of the world's largest medicinal plant and seed companies, a company still operated by her family today. In this episode, Nadja talks about her unusual start in life, her love of nature and gardening which led to being a research chemist studying medicinal plant compounds, and her current take on whole plant synergy vs. single-molecule medicines. Dr. Cech leads a dynamic research group at UNCG, funded by the National Institute of Health, for which a major focus is developing ways to understand synergy and complexity in medicinal plants. She has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers. Useful Linkshttps://chem.uncg.edu/cech/https://www.ntnu.edu/isb/nadja-b.-cech-nmsc-2020Strictly Medicinal SeedsTwitter @nadjacech To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Douglas Reil is the co-founder and CEO at CannaKeys, whose mission is to empower patients, medical professionals, caregivers, and the industry with the tools to maximize the effectiveness of cannabis therapeutics and create an agency with regard to their applications. In this episode, Doug talks openly about his combined experience as a patient and work in the publishing industry that led to the creation of CannaKeys. In addition, he describes his vision for a new clinical model that would offer a science-based holistic, individualised approach using plant-based therapies and mind-body medicine.He is motivated to drive this mission by his experience working with patients and as his own path incorporating cannabis to help treat his Crohn's Disease. In the cannabis industry, he has worked in compliance and community development and was the Program Director of the compassion program Mission: Compassion which provided free cannabis medicine to low-income patients. He was a founding member of the California Compassion Coalition which drove the passage of SB34 which created compliant pathways for compassionate cannabis activities in California. His thirty- five year career in publishing includes serving as Publisher and Executive Director at the nonprofit publisher North Atlantic Books and currently as Associate Publisher and Managing Director at Synergetic Press which focuses on psychedelics, regenerative practices, and social justice. Useful Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasreil/https://synergeticpress.com/https://cannakeys.comhttps://www.facebook.com/douglas.reil To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. JJ Pursell (she/her) is a 2007 graduate of NUNM with a doctorate in Naturopathic medicine and Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. In this episode, Dr. JJ Pursell talks about stress, anxiety, and the human right to be happy. She speaks in detail about how classic herbs can help recover hormonal balance and how psilocybin may have a place in a new medical model. She began working with herbs over 25 years ago and her career has centred around her work with plant medicine. She owned and operated community run herbs shoppes for 13 years and wrote her first book, The Herbal Apothecary in 2013. Her passions include helping others to empower themselves through health and sharing her knowledge through writing, teaching and public speaking. She is dedicated to those in need and will always answer any question through email. At home she is a mama, farmer, gardener, wife and dance party starter. Useful linksAuthor page: JJ Pursell's Books Website: drjjpursell.com IG Wildwayswellness FB Dr. JJ Pursell To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. Claudia Welch has been a lifelong student of life and medicine. She has practiced Āyurveda, has worked in Eastern medicine education, and is licensed as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Welch brings a deep understanding of philosophical and pragmatic views of hormonal balance from ancient medical traditions, which can be applied to modern life.Dr. Welch is the author of Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life: Achieving Optimal Health and Wellness Through Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Western Science, and, The Four Qualities of Effective Physicians: Practical Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Physicians. Dr. Welch has lectured internationally on Oriental medicine and Āyurveda, exploring how Eastern medicine applies to Women's Health, and today's reality in general. She has served on the teaching faculty of The Āyurvedic Institute, Kripalu School of Ayurveda, Southwest Acupuncture College, and Acupractice Seminars.She also, as demonstrated above, sometimes makes up statistics. But, when she does, she readily admits it. Useful linkshttps://drclaudiawelch.com/Women's Health & Hormones Part I courseBalance Your Hormones, Balance Your LifeThe Four Qualities of Effective PhysiciansSatsangam.netTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. Denise Tiran, HonDUniv FRCM MSc RM PGCEA, is a freelance midwifery lecturer and internationally renowned authority on complementary therapies in midwifery, having pioneered the subject as an academic and professional specialism since the early 1980s. In this episode, Denise talks about her 'Aha' moment that led her to combine work in hospitals and universities with complementary therapies. She is the founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Education Director for her company, Expectancy, which provides a unique range of accredited complementary therapy courses for midwives in the UK and a register of midwives offering complementary therapy services privately across the UK, working under Expectancy's Licensed Consultancy scheme. Denise has eighteen years of experience managing her own business and was runner-up in the 2015 Kent Women in Business Awards. She now mentors midwives wanting to set up in private complementary therapy practice via Expectancy's Licensed Consultancy scheme, developing a growing network of midwives trained to use complementary therapies safely and now offering services privately around the UK. Denise has built her reputation of almost 40 years on a strong commitment to safety, professional accountability, and evidence-based practice. She is highly acclaimed and was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of Greenwich in 2020 and a prestigious Fellowship from the Royal College of Midwives in 2018 for her work. Expectancy won the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Award for services to complementary healthcare education in 2012. She regularly teaches in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and elsewhere overseas and is a Visiting Professor at the Qingdao Huikang School of Nursing in Shanghai, China. She has taught almost 4000 midwives and student midwives about complementary therapies and is a frequent international conference speaker. Denise previously worked as a midwifery lecturer at the University of Greenwich, London. Having trained in several therapies, including massage, aromatherapy, and reflex zone therapy (clinical reflexology) and studied herbal medicine, homoeopathy, and acupuncture, she was given the opportunity to develop and manage the UK's first practice-based BSc (Hons) degree in Complementary Therapies (1992-2004). As part of her university work, she established a complementary therapies clinic at a maternity unit in southeast London, a teaching clinic for student midwives and complementary therapy students. Denise treated almost 6000 expectant mothers with complementary therapies during this time, and the clinic was highly commended in the Prince of Wales's Awards for Healthcare in London in 2001. She has written numerous seminal textbooks on complementary therapies in midwifery, over eighty professional journal papers, and three books for expectant mothers. She has revised the last six editions of the world-famous Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary (14th edition due 2022). Her textbooks include Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice (2016), Complementary Therapies in Pregnancy and Childbirth: an evidence-based approach (2018); The Business of Maternity Care: a guide for midwives and doulas setting up in private practice (2019), and Using Natural Remedies Safely in Pregnancy and Childbirth (2021). Her latest book, Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy, is due for publication in late 2022. She is an Associate Editor of the Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice professional journal. She has revised the last four Position Statements on complementary therapies for the Royal College of Midwives. Denise is a consultant on maternity issues for the Federation of Holistic Therapists and complementary therapies for the Federation of Antenatal Educators. She is also frequently consulted for advice on the professional accountability of midwives by the Royal Colleges of Midwives and Nursing and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.Useful LinksWebsite: www.expectancy.co.ukEmail: info@expectancy.co.ukAvailable December 21, 2022, Complementary Therapies for Postdates Pregnancy To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG) is a Registered Clinical Herbalist, Holistic Health Practitioner, and Founder of Pharmakon Supernatural — a company dedicated to exploring the art of functional nature. In this episode, Rachelle talks about her passion for creating accessible herbalism for modern culture and in detail about holistic women's health approaches. Rachelle combines her knowledge of herbal and traditional medicine, health science, and lifestyle design into plant-based products and accessible, self-care content for those seeking a connection between modern life and natural wellness. Useful LinksDiscount code for Supernatural: LABAROMAWebsite: https://www.ursupernatural.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellerobinett/ To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Jerrik Keller, founder and CEO of The Lighthearted Farmer, an herbal company that specializes in medicinal, high-quality cannabis (hemp) oils. In this episode, Jerrik talks about serendipitous meetings that led him to be one of the earliest CBG farmers, his work with nurses, working with Autism patients, and discovering unique terpene- cannabinoid formulas and extraction methods for optimal outcomes. He grew up in Kansas and participated in conventional agriculture on the family farm. The influences of herbalism, agriculture, and holistic perspectives have shaped Jerrik's vision for The Lighthearted Farmer. He studied Agricultural Business at Colorado State University before moving to Arizona and working in a 30,000 sq ft. greenhouse growing medical Cannabis. In 2017, Jerrik started The Lighthearted Farmer in Oregon. Through TLF, Jerrik cultivated relationships with nurses, doctors, and other experts in the cannabis world. These collaborations shed light on a need for more targeted cannabinoid formulations, which led to the creation of Unity Formulas. Unity Formulas utilizes specific strains, cannabinoids, ratios, and terpenes to form products that provide a more targeted approach. Unity Formulas' mission is to create more positive customer and patient outcomes using cannabinoids. The brand donates 15% of all sales to a nonprofit Autism Safe Haven. He provides an insightful perspective on agriculture, Cannabis, medicine, and what it means to be human. He enjoys one-on-one conversations with customers, discovering through first-hand experience, and laughing. Jerrik values integral relationships, open hearts and minds, and the golden light of a late afternoon sun. Jerrik loves to climb, explore the local ecosystem, and disc golf when not in the office. Useful Linkswww.unityformulas.comwww.thelightheartedfarmer.comAutism Safe Haven To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

David Winston, RH (AHG) is an internationally known lecturer, author, ethnobotanist, and the founder of Herbalist & Alchemist. For over 45 years, David has been studying, practicing, teaching, and researching Chinese, Western/Eclectic, and Southeastern American herbal traditions. In this episode, David clarifies what defines the true adaptogenic herbs and their impressive history of therapeutic potential for all people, but especially for women's health. David's world-renowned two-year herbal studies program, the David Winston Center for Herbal Studies, has been educating Herbalists, Physicians, Nurses, Naturopathic Physicians, Veterinarians, and Nutritionists in the art and science of clinical herbal medicine since 1980.David has one of the largest private herbal research libraries in the U.S. The Herbal Therapeutics Research Library has over 8000 volumes, from 1550 to present, and over 15,000 articles on file. This library is a working library used for research for the herbal and nutritional industry as well as for his writing and for Herbalist & Alchemist. David was one of the professional herbalists who founded the American Herbalists Guild, the first professional herbalists' organization in the US, which certifies clinical herbalists. He is on the professional membership review committee. David Winston has been on the Review Committee of the Botanical Safety Handbook, which produced a significant information resource, which the entire botanical industry, from manufacturers to researchers, relies upon.He is the clinical herbal consultant to hundreds of prominent physicians (MDs, NDs, DOs, DCs) throughout the US, Canada and Europe. David has authored hundreds of articles and a number of books on herbs. Useful LinksAdaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief 2nd Edition, Updated and Expanded (Sept 2019)https://herbalstudies.net/https://www.davidwinston.org/Herbalist & Alchemist To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Veronique Lee, once a partner at revolutionary sustainable beauty and fashion retailer Modavanti, brings over 15 years of sustainability and wellness expertise to her CandaScent Labs venture. In this episode, Veronique shares the emerging science-based necessity for supporting Olfactory Wellness and her passion for sustainability through the lens of her Economics and Political Science education. CandaScent Labs is a health and wellness aroma brand with a collection of products built to promote whole-body wellness through the olfactory system. Later in her career, while working with chemists on cannabis research and product development, Véronique learned more about cannabinoids and terpenes. She became interested in exploring the synergy of plant compounds, particularly beta-caryophyllene, and its applications towards wellness. This motivated her to create healthier, synthetic-free aroma products supported by terpene science, removing the elusive "fragrance" ingredient. Thus, CandaScent Labs was born. "Canda", from the Latin, means candid, pure, clean, transparent, kind – all hallmarks of the brand's DNA. CSL's formulations harness the synergetic power of botanical ingredients beyond Beta-Caryophyllene, to elevate your mood, reduce your stress, boost your brain, and fortify your immunity with ingredients that possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Véronique graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Economics and Political Science and has served as a board member of Friends Without A Border and an Advisory Board Member of the Fashion Institute of Technology. In addition to her roles in beauty and fashion, Véronique also brings experience working for one of the largest grain merchandising companies in the world, where she saw how the desire for efficiency and profitability was transforming how our food was made, sourced, processed, and marketed. These processes were not healthy for our planet or our health. When she experienced the same thing happening in fashion, she began bringing artisan and eco-friendly brands to market.Useful LinksWebsite: https://candascent.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candascent/LinkedIn Véronique Lee Olfactory Wellness: 5 Lifestyle Tips to Enhance Your Sense of Smell and Why it Matters.Beta-Caryophyllene: Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Beta-Caryophyllene - Our Hero Ingredient.To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

David Crow, L.Ac., graduated from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1984; he is a California state licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In this episode, David talks about his years of studying with elders from varying traditions in their native environments in Nepal and India. He stresses the need to revive the lost tradition of intertwining botanical medicine with spirituality and valuation for the sacredness of all life. David has been a clinician, consultant, researcher, and educator for over 35 years. He has travelled extensively to study traditional medicinal systems, including spending several years studying Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine in Nepal and India. David is the author of four books, including In Search of the Medicine Buddha, about his time with traditional doctors in the Himalayas, and Sacred Smoke, about his ethnobotanical research in Ecuador. He is the founder and owner of Floracopeia, Inc., a company devoted to supporting sustainable ecological agriculture through the production of essential oils. As an educator, he has taught extensively for over two decades in the US and Canada, and online internationally; over 7,000 students have attended his online courses in the last five years, and over 300,000 have attended his popular annual Plant Medicine Telesummit hosted at The Shift Network. Useful Linkshttps://www.floracopeia.com/https://www.crowconsultations.com/In Search of the Medicine BuddhaSacred Smoke: The Magic and Medicine of Palo SantoTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Stephanie Webb CA is an Herbalist, Clinical Aromatherapist, and educator working as a botanical formulator and sourcing agent. In this episode, Stephanie talks about the little-known world of a sourcing agent and her remarkable undertaking to bring Vanilla plants, agriculture, and processing to Florida. Through sourcing challenges, she learned about the struggles and complications in the vanilla extract business and has started a domestically grown in Florida vanilla initiative. Where she is connecting with Florida farmers to grow vanilla plantifolia. After many years of research and training, she is now teaching Aromatherapy courses across the country and online, in hopes of sharing her knowledge with others interested in integrative healthcare and wellness. She has taught regularly with the local Residency program as well as regional training for Pharmacists. Her wish is to combine her knowledge and experiences and help everyone she educates to be more comfortable with their health and teach about options we have in healthcare today using plant medicine. After attaining her BFA degree in Art and design Stephanie Webb started her career as an art teacher at the American School of London in 1998. When arriving back, her love of plants translated into design work for her company. She was a guest on the "Martha Stewart Show" and has been acknowledged in several publications such as Vogue for her work as a Mom Entrepreneur. Plants have always been the center of her focus. After closing her retail company in 2006 and having her daughters, Stephanie became interested in the medicinal aspect of Essential Oils and studied Herbalism due to the desire to have the knowledge of how to treat her children safely and naturally. Living on a small farm and treating her family naturally was essential, and finding natural solutions due to severe reactions to antibiotics inspired her to dive deep into plant medicine. Useful linkswww.stephaniewebbconsulting.comwww.sunshinestatevanilla.comstephanie@stephaniewebbconsulting.comIG https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.webb.consulting/IG https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_state_vanilla/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Vivienne Campbell BSc (Hons) MNIMH qualified as a medical herbalist in 2003 and has worked as an herbalist since then, initially setting up and running her herbal medicine clinic. In this episode, Vivienne talks about her dedication and reasons for re-igniting the trend toward foraging and wild harvesting plants and her passion for educating others in herbal uses for medicine and skincare. Back in 2004, she started to teach classes for the public at an organic garden and heritage seed bank, and over the years, these have expanded in all sorts of unforeseen ways. Vivienne loves to help people learn how to use herbs simply, effectively, sustainably, and joyfully. She is equally happy showing a beginner how to make their own cough syrup at home or training a group of experienced professionals on how to legally & professionally incorporate herbs into their products. She teaches herbal medicine, wild food foraging, and natural cosmetic-making in Ireland, Portugal & the UK, and worldwide via her online courses.Vivienne appeared on Irish television many times. She is a popular guest speaker and has given lectures and talks. Herb walks at various events, including the Botanica conferences, Aromatica Australia, Formula Botanica, The American Herbalist Guild, health shows, heritage events, organic gardens, etc. She was interviewed for the upcoming aromatherapy documentary 'Uncommon Scents: The Movie.' Whichever level of experience people have, Vivienne loves to help them discover and work with local herbs. She believes it is everyone's birthright to know how to use common local plants as nutritious wild foods and health-enhancing natural remedies. She loves to empower people to take more control of their health (and improve the health of our environment, too) by sharing this knowledge and teaching these skills. She is currently writing her first book. Useful LinkHome: https://theherbalhub.com/‍E-course for Aromatherapists (CPD/CPE): https://theherbalhub.com/herbal-extract-making-for-aromatherapists-online-course/‍See all herbal & natural skincare courses with Vivienne: https://theherbalhub.com/learn-with-vivienne/‍Read more about Vivienne: https://theherbalhub.com/about-vivienne/‍Upcoming Documentary Uncommon Scents Movie‍FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Vivienne-Campbell/100008472942537/‍IG: @theherbalhubTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Susan M Parker, author of Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health and Beauty published in 2015, is one of the first books to focus exclusively on the lipid or carrier oils rather than as dilutents for aromatherapy or their use in the massage and beauty industry.In this episode, Susan talks about her continuing fascination with plant lipids, using her herbal background to link botanical families as she educates others on the types of oils they produce.Inspired by an herbal apprenticeship in the early1990's, Susan established SOLUM&HERBE an herbal apothecary in 1996 focusing on skincare and topical treatments. Making herbal extracts, including oil infusions from her gardens, awakened a desire to know more about the infusing oils.Unable to find a comprehensive guide to understand these carrier oils better, she began to learn about them. With an art background but little chemistry, Susan worked with a chemist friend to understand the basic chemistry of lipid oils. To help ground the learning process, she began writing up her notes and self-published a small booklet on the subject in 2001. Drawing on her Art degrees from the 1970s, she cut and pasted the booklet together and made 100 copies available to the local herbal community in Northern California. In 2015 Power of the Seed, much expanded and further researched, was published by Process Media, Port Townsend, WA.A student of natural health, gardener, herbalist, flower essence devotee, mother, and now grandmother, Susan studied herbalism with Pam Montgomery and David Hoffman in the 1990s. After 22 years of creating and producing a range of products, SOLUM&HERBE ended production in 2018. Susan continues to research and teach about lipid oils online. Useful Linkshttps://susanmparker.com/ Power of the Seed: Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

David Winston, RH (AHG) is an internationally known lecturer, author, ethnobotanist, and the founder of Herbalist & Alchemist. For over 45 years, David has been studying, practising, teaching, and researching Chinese, Western/Eclectic, and Southeastern American herbal traditions. In this episode, David clarifies sound-byte popular herbal misinformation. Many ancient herbal traditions address an energetic approach that he has seen as far more effective than a single herb approach to treating disease, envisioning a sustainable future for medicine as a synthesis of Western and complementary botanical medicine. David's world-renowned two-year herbal studies program, the David Winston Center for Herbal Studies, has been educating Herbalists, Physicians, Nurses, Naturopathic Physicians, Veterinarians, and Nutritionists in the art and science of clinical herbal medicine since 1980.David has one of the largest private herbal research libraries in the U.S. The Herbal Therapeutics Research Library has over 8000 volumes, from 1550 to present, and over 15,000 articles on file. This library is a working library used for research for the herbal and nutritional industry as well as for his writing and for Herbalist & Alchemist.David was one of the professional herbalists who founded the American Herbalists Guild, the first professional herbalists' organization in the US, which certifies clinical herbalists. He is on the professional membership review committee. David Winston has been on the Review Committee of the Botanical Safety Handbook, which produced a significant information resource, which the entire botanical industry, from manufacturers to researchers, relies upon.He is the clinical herbal consultant to hundreds of prominent physicians (MDs, NDs, DOs, DCs) throughout the US, Canada and Europe. David has authored hundreds of articles and a number of books on herbs. Useful Linkhttps://herbalstudies.net/https://www.davidwinston.org/Herbalist & AlchemistSeeing the Unseen of the Combination of Two Natural Resins, Frankincense and Myrrh: Changes in Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological ActivitiesTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Amy Galper, B.A., M.A., Founder of the first Aromatherapy School in NYC, the New York Institute of Aromatherapy, has been a Certified Aromatherapist since 2001, as well as a passionate advocate, entrepreneur, formulator and consultant in clean beauty and wellness.In this episode, Amy talks about her passion for guiding a rising tide of newly certified students on how to get their knowledge out and available to a world looking to plants for emotional and wellness support.She co-authored best selling natural beauty book "Plant Powered Beauty," published by BenBella Books and endorsed by beauty industry visionary Bobbi Brown, Credo Beauty's Annie Jackson, Sophie Uliano and Tata Harper. Amy is honored and proud to be a member of Credo Beauty's Clean Beauty Council, celebrating, advocating and educating for Clean Beauty and Wellness, along with other influencers and thought leaders in the field. Her new book, "Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy" is available on Amazon and is fast becoming a new best seller.Amy has appeared as a featured speaker at the Indie Beauty Expo, Women in Flavor & Fragrance Conference, The Jewish Museum of Florida, The Japan Society, EcoSessions, along with dozens of media events and conferences. She is a guest lecturer at NYU, Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism and has presented at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).She has been featured on FOX NEWS, THRIVE GLOBAL, REUTERS, CUNY TV, and has been quoted as an essential oil expert for countless print and online features and articles, TV, podcasts about essential oils, as seen in Allure, Cosmopolitan, Womens' Health, Vogue.com, Extraordinary Health, Dr. OZ, Prevention, Well and Good, Better Homes and Gardens, Mind Body Green, People, Refinery29 and many many more.Her online Aromatherapy Certification Program, “Aromatherapy in Action” includes business training for the Aromatherapy Entrepreneur. Get on the VIP Waitlist so you are the first to know when enrollment opens in 2022.Useful Linkshttps://www.aromatherapyinactioncourse.com/aia-secret-sales-pagehttps://academy.amygalper.com/businessclasshttps://amygalper.com/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Pam Conrad's. PGd, BSN, RN, CCAP specialty is Women's Health Clinical Aromatherapy. For two years, she lived and studied advanced clinical aromatherapy and graduate complementary therapy studies with nurses, doctors, and midwives in England and France. In this episode, Pam talks about the fire in her soul behind her evidence-based curriculum in Women's Health aromatherapy. Her work is the foundation for multiple hospital nursing and midwifery programs and published clinical research in postpartum aromatherapy and is the first and still only evidence-based Women's Health OB Aromatherapy course for nurses, midwives, and doulas in the US. She has served as a clinical aromatherapy educator and hospital consultant for multiple women's health, pediatric, and hospice programs, as well as five years as an onsite CAM nurse aromatherapist consultant for a large hospital pharmacy developing compounded therapeutic blends. She has served as adjunct faculty of aromatic complementary therapies at Indiana Purdue University in Indianapolis. Her work has appeared in IJCA, Positive Health US/UK, AHNA Beginnings, IFPA In Essence as well as at NAHA, AIA and Botanica 2012 and 2020. She is currently an ICAN fellow.In 2012, she conducted aromatherapy research with statistically significant positive results on "Clinical Aromatherapy for High Risk Postpartum Anxiety and Depression" and published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. (Conrad and Adams 2012)In 2015-2017, advancing her women's health aromatic and herbal programs to South America, she developed a curriculum in Spanish and taught for midwives in Santiago, Chile. An international speaker, she has presented her nursing aromatherapy programs and research in Canada, Chile, the UK, Japan, Ireland, Mexico, and the US. She is married with two young adult children and resides in the Seattle area with her husband.Her guidebook for practicing nurses and nurse-midwives, "Women's Health Aromatherapy- a clinically evidence-based guide for nurses, midwives, doulas, and therapists," was published May 2019 by Singing Dragon/Jessica Kingsley Publishers UK and is available internationally. In 2021, "Aromaterapia Femenina," the Spanish version of the evidence base guidebook, was published.Useful linksEvidence-based clinical aromatherapy from prenatal to postpartumWomen's Health Aromatherapy: A Clinically Evidence-Based Guide for Nurses, Midwives, Doulas and TherapistsAromaterapia Femenina: Una guía para matronas, doulas y enfermeras basada en evidencias clínicas (Spanish Edition)FB Aromatips for Nurses, Midwives, Doulas and TherapistsIG @aromasforhealing‍To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. Yesid A. Ramirez is a chemist with emphasis in biochemistry who graduated with honors from Universidad Icesi (Colombia) and PhD Magna Cum Laude in medicinal chemistry and drug design from the University of Würzburg (Germany). Since 2012, he has worked in the use of cannabis and cannabinoids as therapeutic agents. In this episode, Yesid talks about his search for therapeutic cannabis chemovars and collaborative programs between indigenous healers and universities in his botanically diverse native Columbia.His collaborative research between the University of Würzburg and Universidad Icesi focuses on the development of photo-pharmacological probes for the study of the endocannabinoid system and in the study of the metabolic diversity of cannabis chemovars cultivated in Colombia. Currently, he leads diverse educational programs around the use of cannabis as medicine for medical doctors, undergraduate students, and historically discriminated indigenous communities in Colombia. Useful LinkWhen Indigenous Empirical Knowledge Meets Cannabis Sciencehttps://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acschemneuro.1c00086https://www.elpais.com.co/salud/lo-que-ha-encontrado-un-experto-caleno-en-estudios-medicinales-sobre-cannabis.htmlhttps://ciudadcannabis.com/news/estilo-de-vida/universidad-colombiana-presenta-innovador-estudio-en-cannabis/https://www.icesi.edu.co/unicesi/6515:egresado-de-icesi-en-nueva-publicacion-cientificahttps://calibuenasnoticias.com/2021/08/09/investigador-y-egresado-de-icesi-nuevo-becario-del-daad/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. Caroline A.MacCallum MD, FRCPC, BSc Pharm is an internal medicine specialist with expertise in complex pain and cannabinoid medicine since 2013. In this episode, Dr. Caroline shares her passion for the remarkable changes she's witnessed in patient populations with complex health conditions. Her recent papers are tools for change, accessible to physicians who are struggling to learn to work with under researched plant compounds, wellness coaches, and patients looking for relief from chronic pain. She emphasizes safety and standardized protocols, alternatives to opioids, and harm reduction. She is a clinical instructor in the dept of Medicine; adjunct professor in the faculty of pharmaceutical sciences program, and associate member in the department of palliative care at the University of British Columbia. She is the medical director at Greenleaf Medical Clinic where she has assessed and developed cannabinoid treatment plans for more than 5,000 patients using legal medical cannabis approved by Health Canada over the past 6 years. She is the primary author of Practical Consideration for Medical Cannabis Administration and Dosing (European Journal of Internal Medicine in 2018), which was the first of its kind on medical cannabis dosing, and cited over 350 times. In 2021 she has published Duration of neurocognitive impairment with medical cannabis use; a scoping review (Frontiers Psychiatry), Practical strategies using medical cannabis to reduce harms associated with long term opioid use in chronic pain (Frontiers Pharmacology) and “Is medical cannabis safe for my patients?” A practical review of cannabis safety considerations (European Journal of Internal Medicine) She is the assistant editor for the Cannabinoids and Pain book by Springer (July 2021); and the first author on nine chapters pertaining to cannabis pharmacovigilance including mental health, youth, impairment, dosing, patient safety (contraindications & drug interactions), product safety, pain, and cannabis-opioid synergy, cannabis use disorder. Her work is available at www.safe-cannabis.com.She is working with university research groups, provincial/national committees, and stakeholders on the topics of cannabis dosing, management guidelines, clinical trials, patient registries and adverse event monitoring. ‍Useful LinksWebsite: https://drcarolinemaccallum.com/‍Twitter: https://twitter.com/camaccallum‍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinemaccallum/‍LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-maccallum‍Dr.MacCallum's publications‍Dr.MacCallum's website focused on cannabis safety ‍Cannabis Product Quality Tool‍A Clinical Framework for Evaluating Cannabis Product Quality and Safety Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. 2022.‍Dr.MacCallum offers private medical cannabis education: ‍In The WorksTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Scott Holden is the founder and CEO of Lab Effects & CBD Global, two vertically integrated hemp companies that span cultivation, extraction, formulation, and global distribution operations. In this episode, Scott talks about his return to the biological sciences to focus on hemp CBD product development to find a high potency and non-intoxicating solution for his father's chronic illness. His unique medical training background, complex software development, and personal experience developing cannabinoid and terpene formulations make his take on the future of individualised medicine profound. Holden has degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology and once worked as an emergency medical technician. After deciding not to pursue studies to become a physician, he wound up working in software sales and marketing for IBM. In 2014 Scott created Cannabis Transparency Standards™ (CTS), the hemp industry's first chain of the custody compliance program. CTS provides material pedigree compliance and transparency beyond current pharmaceutical standards and is now in the process of being block chained with a crypto token payment option to free businesses from banking and merchant underwriting control. Prior to the hemp industry, Scott worked in software consulting for companies like Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and Boeing. Scott unexpectedly resigned as CEO to find an alternative treatment to chemotherapy for his father's chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). The diagnosis came with an 18-month prognosis but has since become a successful battle of 9 years and counting. Lab Effects & CBD Global were born not from opportunity but necessity. Now focused full time in hemp, Scott applies his formal education in molecular biology and biochemistry to conduct research and develop natural plant-based drug delivery systems that offer patients healthier and more convenient alternatives to traditional pharmaceutical drugs. Through the use of terpenes, Holden says he's helped people experiencing a wide range of health conditions -- including his father, who'd been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Lab Effects sells Therapeutic Terpene Blends with formulation names such as Oncology, Relax/Sleep, Pain/Inflammation, and Focus/Active/ADHD.Useful Linkshttps://labeffects.comhttps://cbdglobalextracts.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/holdenhawaii/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Jill Todd, DVM, CVA, CVCP, Holistic Veterinarian began her undergraduate training in Biological Science, Botany, and Agriculture – "the long route," if you ask her. However, she wanted to understand medicine at its core, so she started at plants. After earning her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a BS in Veterinary Science, Jill worked in a small animal emergency clinic then purchased Animal Care Clinic in San Marcos, Texas – a private practice that she owned and operated for 10 years. Jill talks about merging veterinary training with complementary therapies in this episode, including aromatherapy and hemp. When her dog, Tally Ho, was not recovering from surgery alone, Jill began experimenting with holistic therapies in desperation. They worked. This launched Jill into a whole new healing path. She went back to school and became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and became a Veterinary Chiropractitioner with advanced training in Veterinary Cold Laser Therapy. Jill then sold her practice in 2008 and moved to the Pacific Northwest, where she launched J Todd Veterinary Acupuncture and Complementary Veterinary Medicine. While in the PNW, Jill discovered aromatherapy and essential oils. She started to use them at home, on herself and her animals. Jill found the power of plants could help relax and heal herself, her animals, and eventually her clients. Jill's search for healing animals has resulted in a robust and diverse skill set that expands far beyond veterinary qualifications. Her ability to read animals at a soul and energetic level – to pick up on their pain, anxiety, fear, or aggression – wasn't learned in school. It's an intuitive gift that remains one of life's beautiful mysteries, a gift that Jill humbly uses to serve animals. When she later discovered the powerful healing effects of hemp extract on her own animals, she knew it had to be incorporated into her practice. Today Jill works out of her home in Kirkland, WA healing animals, teaching acupressure and meridian touch therapy virtually, and virtually consulting worldwide. J Squared Healing was created to help heal animals energetically, starting with nutrition and using the best of both worlds, eastern and western veterinary medicine. Holistic veterinary medicine is Jill's passion and pride. Useful Linkhttps://jsquaredhealing.com/Animal Wellness, Veterinary Acupuncture Holistic Pet Care Dr. Jill Todd Veterinarian (jsquaredhealing.com)Home - Jill and JoanTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Adam Alexander is a consummate storyteller thanks to forty years as a successful and award-winning film and television producer. In this episode, Adam, who has collected seeds from ethnic markets during his extensive travels, presents a compelling need for genetic diversification in all plants as we face climate change and disappearing species in the pursuit of uniform crops. His films have included documentaries about little-known cultures, (A Year in Tibet), popular food series, (Return to Tuscany, The Urban Chef) and gardening programmes, (A Year at Kew, A Garden for Eden). He has won awards for culturally important ethnographic series including, Hughesovka, Eutopia, Unholy Land and Russian Wonderland. He has appeared on CNN's Going Green, BBC's Gardeners' World and The Great British Food Revival and recently on Radio New Zealand's Nine to Noon show. He has written for The Organic Way, The Sustainable Food Trust, The Cottage Garden Society. He is currently working with The Museum of Wales, St. Fagans, reviving Welsh heritage vegetables and has provided heirloom Welsh vegetable seed to culturally important gardens including Aberglassney in West Wales. His latest project is to encourage people to reconnect with their local food culture by reviving local varieties held by the HSL and also heirlooms he has discovered in the UK. These are being grown by market gardeners and re-introduced to communities through farmers markets, local shops and veg-box schemes. Local growers are also being provided with seed to grow out and bulk up supply for commercial use. He is in demand as a consultant and advisor to private gardens and institutions wanting to showcase British heritage crops. His book The Adventures of a Seed Detective – Meetings with remarkable vegetables; from wild parent to cultivated offspring will be published in 2022 Useful Linktheseeddetective.co.uk Twitter: @vegoutwithadamwww.veggingoutwithadam.comThe Indiana Jones of Vegetables- Chelsea Green Books Meet the Seed Detective- CNNRajasthan- A Seedy Story To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

A self-professed ‘green' formulator, Lise Andersen (known as LisaLise) is the founder of LisaLise Pure Natural Skincare and Formulators Kitchen. In this episode, Lisa shares her vast experience working with artisanal, sustainable green beauty formulation. Her passion for crafting her own natural cosmetics began before the term Green Beauty existed. Now, as an educator, she stresses sustainability and local supply for a rapidly growing trend. Her passion for creating plant-based cosmetics focuses on employing the barest of basics without sacrificing function or the all-important luxury factor. "It's an interesting and challenging balance to strike that requires an in-depth understanding of every ingredient you include in a formula.” Entirely self-taught, Lise has years of experience in researching, testing, and developing cosmetic products as well as the ingredients that go into them. “I've always been a ‘greenie' in spirit. The very first steps of my cosmetics-making journey were taken (last century!) when I was in my teens. A 'How to' book caught my interest and it wasn't long before I could pronounce my first lip balm a success. The glorious scent of beeswax and the magical process of turning a few simple ingredients into something useful had me hooked for life.” Lise is the author of several DIY e-books on making cosmetics, herbal extracts, and more. She also offers consultation and bespoke formulation for beauty brands. On her blog (established in 2010), she journals her experiments in the lab and shares know-how and instructions on everything from making plant extracts to various cosmetics. “I consider myself extremely lucky to have a job that is my passion.” Useful LinkMAIN SITEhttps://www.lisalise.com/ OVERVIEW of AVAILABLE E-BOOKShttps://www.lisalise.com/e-books OVERVIEW OF COURSEShttps://www.lisalise.com/courses BLOGhttps://www.lisalise.com/shopblog FACEBOOK PAGEhttps://www.facebook.com/LisaLisePureNaturalSkincare/ FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: LisaLiseSkincarehttps://www.instagram.com/lisaliseskincare/ JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP: LisaLise Pure Natural Cosmetics Forumhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/121233413349281/ FORMULATORS KITCHENhttps://www.formulatorskitchen.com/ To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Kat Maier RH, (AHG) is the founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions, a center for herbal studies in Charlottesville, Virginia. In this episode, Kat talks about her new book, Energetic Herbalism (Chelsea Green, January 2021), a love letter and reference guide for anyone looking to learn an approach to plant medicine that indigenous cultures have preserved through various herbal traditions. In clinical practice for over 30 years, Kat teaches internationally at universities, conferences, and herbal schools. She began her study of plants as a Peace Corps volunteer, and her training as a Physician's Assistant allows her to weave the language of biomedicine into her practice of traditional energetic herbalism. She is a founding member of Botanica Mobile Clinic, a nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible herbal medicine to local communities, and has served as president of United Plant Savers. Useful Linkshttps://www.katmaierherbalism.com/Sacred Plant TraditionsPurchase Links for Energetic Herbalism:Katmaierherbalism.comAmazon.comChelseaGreen.comhttps://chelseagreen.co.uk/Bookshop.orgFB: @sacredplanttraditionsIG: @katmaier7To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh

Levi Strom is the founder and CEO of award-winning cannabis brand Awakened, a California-based health and beauty company focused on whole-plant cannabis and hemp topicals, edibles, and sublingual products. In this episode, Levi talks about discovering acidic cannabinoids for pain management after a serious surfing accident. The topicals Levi created for his own recovery soon became a 'thing' with family and friends and a brand was born. Driven to find non-psychoactive pain management in order to return to work, and before THCa was a term, he learned about the benefits of raw cannabis from Dr. William McCourtney, a pioneer in cannabis juicing credited with discovering ACDC genetics. A long-time surfer Levi broke his neck in 2011 and had emergency reconstructive spinal surgery. An allergy to prescription painkillers lead Levi down the path of plant-based medicine. His unique raw, acidic based cannabis and hemp formulas have earned him multiple Emerald Cup awards and a cult-like following in the California cannabis industry. Levi is also a recording artist currently releasing music under the moniker Wyld Snapper on his own Vow Records label and host of the Head Change podcast that explores the science, culture, and spirituality of cannabis. If he's not building brands, cutting tracks and casts, you can find him surfing the waves of Southern California on his retro single fin. Useful linksTHC (California only) - www.awakenedtopicals.comCBD (USA) - www.awakenedeveryday.comHead Change Podcast - www.anchor.fm/head-changeHealing from the Heart ArticleTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Jahwei Chen-Graf, B.Nat (SCU), is a Clinical Herbalist, Naturopath, and owner of Remedy Garden, a thriving, community-centered herbal apothecary in Northern California. In this episode, Jahwei talks about our birthright of using plants to heal, her experience using vibrational remedies; homeopathy, flower essences, and the challenge of sourcing local and sustainable herbs to meet the growing demand in her shop. Jahwei maintains a private practice as a clinical herbalist, naturopath, and holistic nutritionist and enjoys helping people reach optimal health by stimulating their own vital force to heal and minimize any obstacles to cure. She loves teaching and is grateful for the opportunity to learn from her mentors, clients, and students alike. Her approach is heart-centered, practical and seeks to incorporate wisdom from both the traditional and scientific systems of medicine. She completed a Bachelor of Naturopathy Degree from Southern Cross University (Australia) in 2007. Her primary herbal teacher was Dr. Sue Evans, who encouraged her not to be a "brown bottle herbalist' but to go out and form relationships with the actual plants by tasting, growing, wild-crafting, and directly experiencing. Her clinical supervisors, both Australian naturopaths, have a particular interest in homeopathy. Once Jahwei saw patients become better with homeopathic remedies, she began incorporating this modality into her practice. Since moving to Northern California, she has continued learning and being inspired by local herbalists and the plants themselves. Between 2011-2016 she completed herbal apprenticeships with Kathi Keville, Candis Cantin, and Dr. Christopher Hobbs. From 2012-2018, Jahwei volunteered behind the counter at the local herb shop, HAALo, offering her services as a community herbalist, homeopath, writer, and teacher. In 2018 the opportunity to purchase HAALo arose, and Jahwei renamed it Remedy Garden. Useful Link https://remedygarden.comIG: @remedy.garden FB:@RemedyGardenHerbs To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Cassandra Quave, PhD, is the herbarium curator and an associate professor of dermatology and human health at Emory University. In this episode, Dr. Quave talks about her life's work, bridging the chasm between plants and science, and her new book THE PLANT HUNTER: A Scientist's Quest for Nature's Next Medicines. She is also the co-founder and CEO/CSO of PhytoTEK LLC, a drug-discovery company dedicated to developing solutions from botanicals for the treatment of recalcitrant antibiotic-resistant infections. Dr. Quave is a fellow of the Explorers Club, a former president of the Society for Economic Botany, and a recipient of the Emory Williams Teaching Award and Charles Heiser, Jr. Mentor Award. She is the co-creator and host of the podcast Foodie Pharmacology. A leader in the field of medical botany, she has authored more than 100 scientific publications and has been featured in the New York Times Magazine and BBC Focus, as well as on PBS, NPR, and the National Geographic Channel. Ever taken an aspirin? Thank a willow tree for that. Ever received a shot of numbing medication at the dentist's office prior to a procedure? That was originally discovered in a plant too—the cocoa plant from the Andes. What about a painkiller for surgery? Morphine from opium poppy really takes the edge off the post-op pain. Plants are the basis for an array of lifesaving and health-improving medicines we all now take for granted. In her memoir, ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra Quave shows us how important studying plants is while sharing her own incredible journey. As a person born with multiple congenital defects of her skeletal system, Quave had to get her leg amputated at a young age. While other kids in her class were at football games or school dances, Quave was volunteering her time working at the local ER. Since then, her research has brought her to the flooded forests of the remote Amazon, the murky swamps of southern Florida, isolated mountaintops in Albania and Kosovo, and volcanic isles arising out of the Mediterranean. Filled with grit, tragedy, triumph, awe, and scientific discovery, THE PLANT HUNTER illuminates how the path forward for medical discovery may be found in nature's oldest remedies. Useful Linkshttps://etnobotanica.us/donatehttps://etnobotanica.us/The Plant Hunter: A Scientists Quest for Nature's Next MedicinesFB https://www.facebook.com/QuaveMedicineWoman TW https://twitter.com/QuaveEthnobot IG http://instagram.com/quaveethnobot/YouTube TeachEthnobotany YouTube ChannelNew presentations: http://www.slideshare.net/cquavehttps://foodiepharmacology.podbean.com/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh

Ethan Russo, MD, is a board-certified neurologist, psychopharmacology researcher, and author. He is the Founder and CEO of CReDo Science www.credo-science.com In this episode, Dr. Ethan Russo talks to us about his new study on CBG, ‘the mother of all cannabinoids', cannabinoid acids, and affordable diagnostics for the endocannabinoid system that provide needed information for patients and doctors. This technology could improve outcomes and product choices for all phyto-therapies, such as aromatherapy, herbalism, and cannabinoid therapy, which Dr. Russo believes can be much more nimble than one-size-fits-all pharmaceuticals in addressing the individualized needs of the patient. Previously, he was Director of Research and Development of the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI) based in Prague, Czech Republic: https://www.icci.science. Medical Director of PHYTECS (2015-2017), a biotechnology company researching and developing innovative approaches targeting the human endocannabinoid system (http://www.phytecs.com), and from 2003-2014, he served as Senior Medical Advisor, medical monitor and study physician to GW Pharmaceuticals, United Kingdom for numerous Phase I-III clinical trials of Sativex® for alleviation of cancer pain unresponsive to optimized opioid treatment and initial studies of Epidiolex® for intractable epilepsy (https://www.gwpharm.com). He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (Psychology), and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, before residencies in Pediatrics in Phoenix, Arizona and in Child and Adult Neurology at the University of Washington in Seattle. He was a clinical neurologist in Missoula, Montana for 20 years in a practice with a strong chronic pain component. In 1995, he pursued a 3-month sabbatical doing ethnobotanical research with the Machiguenga people in Parque Nacional del Manu, Peru. He has held faculty appointments in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Montana, in Medicine at the University of Washington, and as visiting professor, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Harvard University, and Johns Hopkins University. He is a Past-President of the International Cannabinoid Research Society and is former Chairman of the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines. He serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the American Botanical Council. He is author of Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs, co-editor of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Potential, and author of The Last Sorcerer: Echoes of the Rainforest. He was founding editor of Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics, selections of which were published as books: Cannabis Therapeutics in HIV/AIDS, Women and Cannabis: Medicine, Science and Sociology, Cannabis: From Pariah to Prescription, and Handbook of Cannabis Therapeutics: From Bench to Bedside. He has also published numerous book chapters, and over sixty articles in neurology, pain management, cannabis, and ethnobotany. His research interests have included correlations of historical uses of cannabis to modern pharmacological mechanisms, phytopharmaceutical treatment of migraine and chronic pain, herbal synergy and phytocannabinoid/terpenoid, serotonergic and vanilloid interactions. He has consulted or lectured on these topics in 44 US states and Canadian provinces and 44 countries on six continents.Useful Links:https://credo-science.com/projects/CBG StudyCReDoEndo DNA testsEurofins worldwide testinghttps://ethanrusso.org/category/library/ To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Heather is a Founding Partner with Heather L. Burke, P.C., a values-based boutique law firm serving clients throughout California's legacy producing regions, including the Emerald Triangle and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. In this episode, Heather walks us through new hope for Legacy Farmers and traditional medicine makers through appellations and softening regulations and inequities between cannabis and hemp distinctions.Her practice focuses on cannabis agriculture and complex supply chain logistics, a field that encompasses transactional, business, land use, and regulatory law. In light of her significant work in the field of cannabis agriculture, Heather has developed expertise in the state's developing cannabis appellation program. Graduating from Humboldt State University in 2005, Heather consistently set new legal precedent in California cannabis law. As a student, she was instrumental in the seminal cannabis case, People v. Jovan Jackson, which established the rule that large-scale collectives/cooperatives may operate lawfully in California. In addition to winning numerous high-profile cannabis cases throughout her career, Heather's team earned a five-day evidentiary hearing regarding cannabis' Schedule I status in U.S. v. Pickard in federal court, an extraordinary feat in federal cannabis litigation. In 2018, Heather was featured in MG Retailer's article, "30 Powerful Cannabis Attorneys You Should Know." She was named "Attorney of the Year" by the Nevada County Cannabis Cup in 2017, and one of Skunk Magazine's Women of Weed for 2015. Heather was awarded NORML's John Mark Flowers Scholar in 2015. Heather also co-drafted the proposed initiative to legalize cannabis, The California Craft Cannabis Initiative. Currently, Heather serves on the International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) on their Cannabis Appellations Subcommittee where she is also the chair of the Advocacy and Pro Bono Committee. She is an avid supporter of the International Cannabis Farmers Association (ICFA), the Humboldt County Growers Association (HCGA), and the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance (NCCA). In addition to her vibrant law practice throughout Northern California, Heather is a regular speaker and panelist at cannabis conferences around the nation, and she pens a popular blog focused on legal issues affecting cannabis agriculture. Her most recent speaking engagements have focused on areas of cannabis appellations, cannabis genetics, and supporting California's legacy cannabis farming communities. Useful linkshttps://hburkelegal.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-l-burke-1216971b/Forbes article Emerald Cup 2021 JudgesTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Rachel Herz, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and world-leading expert on the psychological science of smell. She has been conducting research on the senses, emotion, perception, motivated behavior, and cognition since 1990. In this episode, Dr. Herz speaks to us about how scent memories and imagery influence our health and decision-making. She explains the groundbreaking science behind loss of smell as a reliable early indicator of Sars-CoV-2. Dr. Herz is a TEDx speaker, has published over 95 original research papers, received numerous awards and grants, co-authored scholarly handbooks, and is an adjunct professor in the Medical School of Brown University and part-time faculty in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Boston College. She is also a professional consultant to various industries regarding scent, taste, food and flavor, and is frequently called upon as an expert witness in legal cases involving olfaction. Dr. Herz is the author of several academic and popular science books including the leading college textbook on Sensation & Perception (Oxford University Press) now in its 6th edition, The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell (2007; Harper Collins), which was selected as a finalist for the “2009 AAAS Prize for Excellence in Science Books,” and That's Disgusting: Unraveling the Mysteries of Repulsion (2012; W.W. Norton & Co), which analyzes the emotion of disgust from culture to neuroscience, and was listed as a New York Times Book Review “Editor's Choice”. Her latest book Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food (2018; W.W. Norton & Co) explores how our senses, brain and psychology govern our perception of food, and the experiences and consequences of eating. Why You Eat What You Eat was a finalist for the “2018 Readable Feast Awards” and listed among the “Best Food Books of 2018” by The Smithsonian and The New Yorker.Useful linkswebsite: https://rachelherz.com/Twitter @Rachel Herz LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachelherzScent Perception and Therapeutic Potential for PainTracking Smell Loss to Identify Health Care Workers with Sars-Cov-2 Infection To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Stephen is a multi-credentialed Veterinary Technician Specialist with specialty credentials in anesthesia and pain management. In this episode, Stephen talks about our furry friends, cannabinoids, terpenes, and the importance of pet-friendly carrier oils. Animals see, taste, and smell the world differently from humans, yet they also evolved with an endocannabinoid system and can benefit from cannabis with trained guides.He is employed as a Lab Manager by Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Department of Neurobiology. In addition to conducting research and clinical work, Stephen is an award-winning international lecturer on anesthesia, pain management, cannabis, and best research practices. He is on the DVM360 Editorial Advisory Board, International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management Board, Executive Director of the Academy of Lab Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses and is a member of the Committee of Veterinary Technician Specialties. Stephen has written or contributed to numerous textbooks, articles and was also a column coordinator for one of Nature's journals. In addition, he was the primary editor for a new textbook also published by Springer Nature on cannabis therapy in veterinary medicine. He is a key opinion leader for multiple veterinary pharmaceutical and device companies, is the COO for the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds and Veterinary Cannabinoid Academy. Useful linkshttps://www.stephencital.com/Cannabis Therapy in Veterinary Medicine www.vetcannacademy.com https://www.dovepress.com/cannabinoid-terpene-and-heavy-metal-analysis-of-29-over-the-counter-co-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-VMRR Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)Oleoylethanolamide (OEA)To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Casey Sorita is a second-generation Equine Sports Therapist incorporating aromatics, kinesiology tape, and Laser training into her bodywork with performance horses. In this episode, Casey describes how incredibly responsive horses are to aromatics in combination with bodywork. She uses essential oils as therapy and to calm the horses before any bodywork. She now owns the family business, the Therapy Corner Store, which has a unique business model, traveling to high profile competitions and working with the horses during their performances, working with some of the nations leading hunters and the top reining horses in the industry. Casey's team is currently the lead Bodyworkers for the qualified Run for a Million horses; now, a trending TV show, works with the reiners and has helped prep World Equestrian Games horses and horses on film for the Yellowstone drama series. Casey has been around horses her whole life, competing as a young girl. She has extensive knowledge ridding multiple disciplines. Casey began helping her mother with animal aromatics and bodywork at age 12. She attended Northwest School of Animal Medicine in Washington state and has taken courses in kinesiology tape and Laser training. Useful Linkwww.TherapyCornerStore.comIG TherapyCornerStoreFB TherapyCornerStoreNorthwest School of Animal MassageThe Plaid Podcast w/ Casey SoritaYellowstone Drama SeriesTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Nina Medved is an aromatherapist and founder of Magnolija, School for Aromatherapy and Natural Perfumery in Slovenia. For ten years, she has been dedicated to teaching courses and formulating fragrance, aromatherapy blends, and skincare products for various brands. In this episode, Nina talks about her approach to teaching and formulation- emphasizing working with the essence of the oil, individual, or brand without preconception. In New York, on the way from an acting academy, the scent from an aromatherapy store drew her inside and her aromatic path began to unfold. She rediscovered her love and passion for nature and smell. Nina returned to her native Slovenia, where she grew up in a village in the heart of meadows and forests, and began educating herself and others about aromatherapy.She has extensive training in Aromatherapy, Perfumery, and Natural Cosmetics and studied in various parts of the world. She has presented her topics in TV shows and written articles for Slovene magazines, inspiring many to connect with nature through scent and creating their own products. Nina is passionate about researching scent, its influence on the psyche and wellbeing. She is also the organizer of conferences in natural and organic cosmetics in Slovenia.In November 2021 she has launched a 100 % natural cosmetics and perfume brand Makosh, a collection of body oils, oil perfumes, and room mists. Useful linksMakoshhttps://www.makosh.si/https://www.instagram.com/makosh_sensorycosmetics/ Magnolijahttps://www.magnolija.si/https://www.instagram.com/magnolija.si/Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.CONTENT Casey Sorita is a second-generation Equine Sports Therapist incorporating aromatics, kinesiology tape, and Laser training into her bodywork with performance horses. In this episode, Casey describes how incredibly responsive horses are to aromatics in combination with bodywork. She uses essential oils as therapy and to calm the horses before any bodywork. She now owns the family business, the Therapy Corner Store, which has a unique business model, traveling to high profile competitions and working with the horses during their performances, working with some of the nations leading hunters and the top reining horses in the industry. Casey's team is currently the lead Bodyworkers for the qualified Run for a Million horses; now, a trending TV show works with the reiners and has helped prep World Equestrian Games horses and horses on film for the Yellowstone drama series. Casey has been around horses her whole life, competing as a young girl. She has extensive knowledge ridding multiple disciplines. Casey began helping her mother with animal aromatics and bodywork at age 12. She attended Northwest School of Animal Medicine in Washington state and has taken courses in kinesiology tape and Laser training. Useful Linkwww.TherapyCornerStore.comIG TherapyCornerStoreFB TherapyCornerStore Northwest School of Animal Massage The Plaid Podcast w/ Casey SoritaYellowstone Drama Series To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. Sally Gouldstone is a botanist and founder of Seilich Botanicals. In this episode, she explains how aromatherapists are pivotal in making a difference in plant conservation. She shifted from academics to create a skincare line using native plants with the first Wildlife Friendly Certification to demonstrate a consumer-driven model she believes will be possible for all companies. Seilich is a natural skincare company with a difference; working with native Scottish plants, growing over 70% of their ingredients within a natural wildflower meadow. Due to their nature-first principles, they have become the first and only company in the UK to gain Wildlife Friendly Certification. Sally is absolutely passionate about bringing nature conservation to the fore when it comes to sustainability and believes that the natural product industry should be conserving rather than exploiting the natural world. Sally's career to date has seen her work in some of the most remote places on earth, from tropical swamp forests of Borneo to the dry deciduous forests of Madagascar, and has given her a deep understanding of the natural world. It is this passion and knowledge that she distills into each and every one of her products. Useful linkshttps://www.seilich.co.uk https://wildlifefriendly.org/ https://www.seilich.co.uk/the-still https://www.seilich.co.uk/the-meadowInstagram: @seilich_botanicalsFacebook: @seilichbotanicalsAcademic profile: www.researchgate.net/profile/Sally-Eaton/ampInterview with cosmetics design on WF certification: https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2020/09/03/Natural-cosmetics-can-use-Wildlife-Friendly-certification-to-create-net-environmental-good-says-Scotland-startup-Seilichhttps://wildlifefriendly.org/seilich-becomes-first-wildlife-friendly-enterprise-to-be-certified-in-the-uk-and-first-in-the-world-to-protect-pollinators/Seilich- why Wildlife Freindly Certification https://www.seilich.co.uk/dr-sally-gouldstoneTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Linda Anne Kahn CLT - LANA, NCTBMB, CMT, CDT is a nationally certified massage therapist, Lymphedema Therapist, and Clinical Aromatherapist with over 30 years of experience. In this episode, Linda shares her passion and successful treatment of clients with lymphatic challenges. She works with an integrative approach that combines lymph drainage massage with nutrition, customized essential oil blends, and lifestyle counseling to address the root cause of the problem. She is a frequent speaker at National and International Lymphedema and Lipedema conferences and co-author of "Nutrition Guide for Lymphedema and Lipedema." She specializes in Lipedema and Dercums and is a regular speaker at the Fat Disorder Research Society (FDRS) conferences. She also specializes in the treatment of Lyme disease. She is a regular presenter at National and International Conferences and teaches Aromatherapy Certification programs. She is also a CIDESCO Beauty Therapist, and practices at Beauty Kliniek Day Spa and Wellness Center in San Diego and Lymphatic Therapy Services. Useful linksWww.beautykliniek.comWww.LymphaticTherapyServices.comLinkedIn lindaannekahn IG @lindaannekahnFB Linda Anne Kahn To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Terry Haggerty is a legend among a circle of elite creatives, known for his exceptional cannabis and genetics. Haggerty, the fleet-fingered lead guitarist for the Sons of Champlin, came to intimately know the original generation of cannabis smugglers and sampled their most exotic wares through his high-profile artistic and diplomatic connections. In this episode, Terry describes his early networks and genetic dedication as equal parts science and artform. He places the experience as a sacrament and creative inspiration over profit. "If it doesn't make you want to make love or play guitar, I don't want to grow it." Behind the stage, Terry patiently collected and cultivated seeds. Born into a family of musicians who circulated among the rich and famous, he learned how money could twist any talent or gift. He believes cannabis has self-regulating dignity and has been cautious about commercial ventures that ignore the intention the plant embodies. Decades later, his highly curated collection of genetics, not easily adapted to mass growing techniques, is finally hitting the legal market in selective locations under the brand Haggalicious. Useful Links: terry@terrthaggerty.comHaggalicious- A Breed Apart: SF Chronicle, by Joel Selvin To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Russ Hudson is a researcher and consultant who has spent more than 30 years working with cannabis. Specializing in the investigation of terpenes, flavonoids, and the synergistic effects between these compounds and cannabinoids. In this episode, Russ talks to us about the magic of terpene molecules, which he describes as the most universal language in the world. Hudson's primary work is focused on reducing the belief in and reliance on "Silver Bullet" theories in cannabis medicine and therapies. Hudson has spent the last 3 years working with top researchers on the world's largest resource on terpenes and flavonoids; a textbook titled "The Big Book of Terps," along with Hudson's new TV show, "Terp Talk." Information about this book and the related TV show can be found on Hudson's website, http://thebigbookofterps.com/. Hudson also provides executive-level consulting services to the cannabis industry in Europe and the United States, offering legal research, technical writing, licensing, compliance, startup, and other cannabis business development counsel and services. His work has been the subject of a VICE documentary, and is partly detailed in Hudson's cannabis-centric autobiography, "Weed Deeds: From Seed to Sage." The Big Book of Terps: The Big Book of Terps is the world's largest resource on terpenes and flavonoids in cannabis, with more than 1800+ citations, 200,000 words, and 100+ custom graphs, gifs (available online), charts, and other images. This significant work includes information not previously known to the cannabis industry, as well as several discoveries not previously reported in scientific literature. Written by cannabis researcher and consultant Russ Hudson, with Sharon Lund, PhD (Nutritional Epidemiologist), and Gloria Fuentes, PhD (Molecular Biologist), The Big Book of Terps required more than 3 years of intensive research to compile and dissect and features commentary by top cannabinoid and terpene researchers including Mitch Earleywine, Ethan Russo, Colleen Quinn, and many others. Useful LinkTerpenes: The Most-Spoken Language in the World:http://thebigbookofterps.com/terpenes-the-most-spoken-language-in-the-world/ Microorganisms Trained to Poop Terpenes:http://thebigbookofterps.com/microorganisms-trained-to-poop-terpenes/ Terpenes Preserved for Millions of Years in Underwater Wood:http://thebigbookofterps.com/terpenes-preserved-for-millions-of-years-in-underwater-wood/ Terpene-Powered Cars on the Horizon:http://thebigbookofterps.com/terpene-powered-cars-on-the-horizon/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Elizabeth Ashley is one of the world's foremost essential oil researchers. Unlike other authorities in the aromatherapy field, she looks at the medicine of a plant from every angle, searching for the very earliest archaeological evidence of its spiritual and medicinal uses, right up to the latest discoveries from clinical trials and the labs. In this episode, Elizabeth talks to us about her unusual childhood, a lifetime spent working with essential oils, and the numerous books she has written with her talent for blending mystical, orthodox, and traditional medical approaches. Elizabeth is the daughter of one of the first aromatherapists in the UK, Jill Bruce, one of the founding members of the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She began her professional journey into essential oils in 1992. Following on from her diploma, she then completed her Advanced diploma in 1994, followed by certificates in Medical Dowsing and Medical Astrology, and in 1996, was awarded The Business Excellence Award by Business Link.In 1999, after working for seven years in the family aromatherapy business, she decided to break away and try something new, entering the world of commercial recruitment. There she learned a skill that set her apart from pretty much any other aromatherapist she has ever met…how to sell gently in a fiercely aggressive sales arena. In the 21st Century, this is a perfect description of the essential oil world.Every aspect of this is woven through The Secret Healer books because Ashley fervently believes aromatherapy is set to become one of the single most important healing modalities on the planet, but that most therapists lack the skills to seize that opportunity since certifications and diplomas simply do not focus on business and how to speak the language of essential oils. Her books seek to level the playing field between fact and fiction, orthodox medicine and us!The UK Director for the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists and an overseas speaker for the International Federation of Aromatherapists, she is also a regular contributor for several professional and trade magazines. She writes about aromatherapy for Aromatika, where her work is translated into Hungarian, Aromaculture, and the NAHA Journal, and about sales and business for Holistic Therapist magazine, and has previously been professionally published by In Essence, the Aromatherapy Thymes, the IFA Journal, and The New Zealand Register for Professional Therapists.In 2018, together with Hungarian aromatherapist Gergely Hollodi, she hosted the world's biggest online summit for professional aromatherapists, Beyond The Essential Oil Recipe Summit, hosting interviews with of the other most respected authorities in aromatherapy.Useful linkshttps://www.thesecrethealer.co.uk/Tongue of the Trees CardsBooks by Elizabeth AshleyCyprus meditationTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Ann Armbrecht is the director of the Sustainable Herbs Program under the auspices of the American Botanical Council. She is a writer and anthropologist (PhD, Harvard 1995) whose work explores the relationships between humans and the earth, most recently through her work with plants and plant medicine. In this episode, Ann talks about her early work in Nepal, studying with Rosemary Gladstar, and her new book, the Business of Botanicals, which explores her lifelong question- can intention survive a global supply chain as the awareness of the benefits of herbal medicine grows exponentially? Her early experiences gave her a foundation in understanding the personalities of herbs and the intentions of the herbalists as key to botanical therapy.She is the co-producer of the documentary Numen: The Nature of Plants and the author of the award-winning ethnographic memoir Thin Places: A Pilgrimage Home, based on her research in Nepal. Her latest book is The Business of Botanicals: Exploring the Healing Promise of Plant Medicines in a Global Industry (Chelsea Green Publishing, February 2021). She lives with her family in central Vermont. Useful linkshttp://annarmbrecht.com/ https://sustainableherbsprogram.org/ Numen: The Healing Power of PlantsTwitter: @armbrecht_annFacebook: @ann.armbrechtInstagram: @ann_armbrechtFacebook: @chelseagreenpubTwitter: @chelseagreenInstagram: @chelseagreenbooksTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Todd Marcus, whose business development experience spans several industries, arrived in the emerging California cannabis industry at a pivotal time. After decades of appreciation for the personal benefits of cannabis, he worked with startups such as Digama consulting, CannaFormatics, and compassion programs like the Sweetleaf Collective. In this episode, Todd shares his own story- highlighting the value of a personalized approach, the subtleties of cannabis classification systems for genetics, terpenes, and tips for thoughtful consumers facing an ocean of available products.His passion for the plant is its ability to allow him to see what's behind the curtain as a human engaging with an emerging industry- which has been new for many people, no matter their field of knowledge.He currently focuses on sustainability and adaptation to our changing climate, with a specific area of interest being subsurface drainage and irrigation and other agriculture and land use management developments that meld ancient practices with modern technology.Todd is an advocate for compassionate cannabis use and volunteers with San Francisco's Sweetleaf Collective. Useful linksAxisConservation.comdelta8thc.comhttps://www.digammaconsulting.com/https://www.cannformatics.com/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Farida Irani founded Subtle Energies as a clinic in 1993. She is an Ayurveda Practitioner, Clinical Aromatherapist and teacher qualified in Aromatic Medicine, and a Senior Bowen Therapy Instructor, Remedial Therapies Practitioner, and Reflexologist. In this episode, Farida talks about healing from a childhood illness with the help of her father using ancient Ayurvedic techniques, a serendipitous meeting with a teacher, and her lifelong journey with this healing modality. Through her clinical research and studies, she has combined the sciences of Ayurveda with the science of Aromatherapy, reviving this ancient branch using essential oils in Ayurveda. Farida has therefore been regarded as a pioneer in the concept of Ayurveda Aromatherapy. She completed her Postgraduate studies (Ayurveda Nishnata) with world-renowned Prof Dr. P. H. Kulkarni (Ex Dean Ayurveda University, Pune, India). In October 2006, the International Ayurveda Open University awarded Farida her Ayurveda Parangat to recognize her research in Ayurveda. Her work has received international recognition and awards from Ayurveda, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and other health industries. The Australian Government has accredited her work as a Diploma in Ayurveda Aromatherapy, a nationally recognized qualification. From this background, she transformed her clinical work into a brand under Subtle Energies that could be accessed by many delivering high-performance results empowering one's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Today Subtle Energies is a global family business with partnerships that include some of the world's most exclusive destinations, including Six Senses Spas, The Peninsula Hotel Group, Select Mandarin Oriental Hotels, and key historic Four Seasons properties. Farida spends her time speaking at international conferences, teaching at the Subtle Energies College of Ayurveda Aromatherapy, running her clinic, volunteer works. She co-founded Ayurveda Yoga Australia, which holds the International Ayurveda & Yoga Conference. Farida is also responsible for bringing the Australian science of Bowtech, the original Bowen Therapy, to India and Taiwan and establishing training and therapist programs.Useful Links:https://www.subtleenergies.com.au/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Ann-Sophie Barwich is the author of a new book Smellosophy: What the Nose tells the Mind. Her book takes a deep dive into our sense of smell and how the Mind makes sense of scents.  In this episode, Anne explains why different people perceive smells differently. She emphasizes that smell one of our most overlooked, yet keenest senses and that we can train it. Ann is a cognitive scientist, philosopher & historian of science, technology, and the senses. Her research is based on observation and experience rather than theory or pure logic and specializes in our sense of smell as a model for theories of perception and cognition and the conceptual foundations of neuroscience.  Anne is also fascinated by (the history of) magic for its implications in understanding the effects that conjuring tricks play on our minds​Useful linkshttp://www.smellosophy.com/Art ScentsTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Wade Davis is a botanical explorer, anthropologist, and naturally engaging storyteller. Named by the National Geographic Society as one of the Explorers for the Millennium, he has been described as "a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life's diversity." In this episode, he talks about the pros and cons of Western mega-interest in cannabis and other mind-opening plants and the phenomenon of what happens when a new drug comes into a culture. Few people are as credentialed as Wade to weigh in on this conversation. Through association with his Harvard professor, Richard Schultes, boots and mosquito nets on- they discovered, documented, and experienced first-hand many botanical, mind-opening substances in circulation today. His global and multi-cultural grasp of botanical history combined with personal experience is extraordinary. A ‘Jimi Hendrix' in his field, he delivers the message that no drug is good or evil, but rather discrimination, intent behind its use, and setting is key to unlocking a new future for all drugs. His clarity of understanding paints a vivid overview of the War on Drugs' global and historical impact. Davis focuses on social justice. Now, as an anthropology professor, he fills his students with wonder and inoculates them with tolerance through his storytelling. A writer, photographer, and filmmaker, Davis holds degrees in anthropology and biology and received his Ph.D. in ethnobotany, all from Harvard University. Through the Harvard Botanical Museum, he spent over three years in the Amazon and Andes as a plant explorer, living among fifteen indigenous groups in eight Latin American nations while making some 6000 botanical collections. His work later took him to Haiti to investigate folk preparations implicated in the creation of zombies, an assignment that led to his writing Passage of Darkness (1988) and The Serpent and the Rainbow (1986), an international bestseller later released by Universal as a motion picture. Davis is an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. In recent years his work has taken him to East Africa, Borneo, Nepal, Peru, Polynesia, Tibet, Mali, Benin, Togo, New Guinea, Australia, Colombia, Vanuatu, Mongolia, and the high Arctic of Nunuvut and Greenland. A native of British Columbia, Davis, a licensed river guide, has worked as a park ranger, forestry engineer and conducted ethnographic fieldwork among several indigenous societies of northern Canada. He has published over 200 scientific and popular articles on subjects ranging from Haitian voodoo and Amazonian myth and religion to the global biodiversity crisis, the traditional use of psychotropic drugs, and the ethnobotany of South American Indians.Useful linkshttps://daviswade.com/IG https://www.instagram.com/wadedavisofficial/Magdalena, River of DreamsCultural & Biological Diversity: A Conversation with Wade DavisAndrew Weil: Books To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Marija is a research scientist-turned-clinical herbalist, practicing in Colorado since 2010. In this episode, Marija talks to us about the fascinating world of endophytes, their surprising influence on the herbal medicine we make, and explains the difference between good and bad research articles. Before becoming an herbalist, she spent a dozen years as a research scientist, focusing on cancer and infectious disease. Despite the high-tech past, Marija's focus as an herbalist is a simple and holistic approach to health that integrates botanical tradition with a critical evaluation of what botanical research science has to say. Marija has been studying herbs, mushrooms, and essential oils intensely since 2008. As a clinical herbalist, Marija helps people to take charge of their health and reconnect with the green world of which we're all a part. As a writer and teacher, the goal is the same, simply on a larger scale. A goal, in particular, is to use her background in biomedical science as a bridge to introduce botanical medicine to those not already on the bandwagon. Marija studied botanical medicine with Pam Fisher at the Berkeley Herbal Center (formally the Ohlone Center of Herbal Studies), with Kathi Keville at the Green Medicine Herb School, and shorter stints with others herbalists. She earned her doctorate in microbiology from the University of Washington School of Medicine while studying cancer-promoting mechanisms of human papillomavirus, the primary cause of cervical cancer. Her postdoctoral research on dengue virus replication was through the School of Public Health at the University of California-Berkeley. She was an infectious diseases trainee at the UW Center for AIDS & STD and an infectious diseases fellow through UC San Francisco Division of Infectious Diseases. Marija grew up running wild in the woods. (Well, at least 'til sunset.) Useful linkshttps://www.osadha.com/ Cannabis-endophytes-an-answer-to-a-question/Plant Healer QuarterlyThink-youre-making-herbal-medicine-think-again/The-sequel-your-herbal-medicines-are-more-complicated-than-you-may-know/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC114400/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1262621/https://academic.oup.com/carcin/article/24/2/159/2608371FB: https://www.facebook.com/osadhanaturalhealthdurangohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNnHwGkEyV3RUNz-eGZqtghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-marija-helt-phd-814106132/To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkh

Dr. Susan has over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology field as a plant-microbe molecular biology researcher and "beyond the lab bench." In this episode, Susan talks to us about her work creating a digital terpene encyclopedia, Terpedia, and how genomics and data can influence personalized medicine and product development of the future. She has held scientific, management, and early-stage development positions within the biotech industry, academia, government, and start-up community, from algae biofuels to genomes. Dr. Trapp participated directly in the human genome project with Dr. Craig Venter early in her scientific career. Susan's vision is to accelerate cannabis and endocannabinoid research in a challenging federal environment through education and research. Dr. Trapp's segway into the cannabis industry is her extensive terpenoid research background. Susan's Ph.D. and postdoctoral research examined the molecular evolution of the largest class of natural plant products – TERPENOIDS (terpenes). Susan has been consulting in the cannabis industry for the past several years and, in 2018, co-founded an ancillary database cannabis company –TreatmentX – with the mission to advance scientific understanding of cannabis and treatment legitimization through the collation of patient outcomes and cannabis consumption DATA. In her spare time, Susan enjoys educating beyond cannabis and the sciences. She also enjoys teaching biology at her local community college, yoga, swimming, and disabled skiing. She is a lover of world travel adventures, music, Karma, her cat, and dabbles as a charcoal artist. Useful LinkTerpedia.comSusanctrapp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-c-trapp/https://www.instagram.com/susanctrapp/https://twitter.com/susanctrapphttps://www.linkedin.com/company/71091497/admin/ https://veterinarycannabissociety.org/ Terpene scientific Advisor & board memberDr. Craig Venter To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Since 1976 Amazon John Easterling has been an explorer and a treasure hunter in the Amazon rainforest, where indigenous healers taught him plant medicine. In this episode, he talks to us about chemistry, nutrition, and energetics- something he has learned to look for in all plants. John explains his fascination with cannabis in particular because of its remarkably varied expression- meeting with top international scientists and researchers while pursuing data on chemovars and extracts for cancer and pain.His original degree is in environmental studies. His 28 years of rainforest plant medicine experience have been profiled on TV on Good Morning America and Fox and Friends and in documentaries including the PBS Cousteau special 'Return to the Amazon' and World News Report' Amazon John and Rainforest Medicine'. Johns formulas have sold over $100 million worldwide. His passion for cannabis medicine began with his first cultivation in 1970. He currently maintains a research garden where he breeds new genetics in California and is co-owner of a trophy-winning cannabis farm in Oregon. He believes the growth of interest in plant medicine is growing exponentially as new therapeutic values reveal themselves.John Easterling is an American businessman and environmentalist who serves as the CEO and chairman of Amazon Herb Company. He is also known as the husband of singer/songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John. Through his work, he strives to achieve the vision of employing eco-commerce as the solution for rainforest sustainability, better health for all, and wealth generation. An eco-entrepreneur and visionary leader, Easterling speaks on how new-age entrepreneurs are ushering in a new era of health and success. Useful linksAmazon Herb CompanyBio Harmonic TonicThe Witch Doctor's ApprenticeTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Joan is a level two NAHA Certified Aromatherapist with decades of experience working with animals and plant medicine combined with massage. In this episode, Joan shares some of her colorful field experiences and encourages safety awareness. She specializes in work with horses enabling self-medicative behavior by offering plant extracts that contain similar constituents to those found in their evolutionary history. Joan Sorita, born in Los Angeles, California, in a Salvation Army Hospital, is a lover of animals and music. She worked as a vet tech, riding instructor and managed Olivia Newton John's farm. She moved to the High Desert in Southern California to open a re-hab and riding facility. There she became committed to herbs, therapies, aromatics, and animals' recovery emotionally and physically and studied with the elders in the horse world that were doing horse massage. There was not much in this field at the time when she started this work. Joan was the Animal Aromatic Science Course director at Northwest School of Animal Massage in 2017. She co-founded NWSAM in 2001, adding her 25 years of experience in the equine performance world with bodywork and aromatics. Joan has studied with other pioneers in Animal Self-Medication; Caroline Ingraham, Ingrid Martin, Jade Shutes, Kelly Holland Azzaro, Catherine Bird, Nayana Morag. Along with her husband Robert, she owns a farm in Montesano, Wa. They grow and harvest some of the ingredients for their products under the name Therapy Corner Store. Her daughter Casey Sorita now runs the store so that Joan can concentrate on making her aromatic animal products and teach ethics and safety with animals and aromatics. Joan seeks out like-minded thinkers in this field so she can spread the word. Useful linkswww.Bermagafarm.comwww.therapycornerstore.comwww.NWSAM.comAromatherapyforPets/LabAromaYouTube/ joansoritawww.patreon.com/joansoritaBermagafarm@gmail.comTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Dr. Michelle Sexton, ND, began her career as a midwife and herbalist. Michelle is a veteran cannabis clinician. In this episode, she talks to us about neuropathic pain, minor cannabinoids, and transition times in women's health. Dr. Sexton's clinical practice, research, and teaching focus on the endocannabinoid system and roles for integrative medicine, including cannabis, to treat various conditions across the lifespan.Dr. Sexton is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at UCSD in the Department of Anesthesiology. She graduated from Bastyr University in 2008 and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington, where she formally studied the endocannabinoid system for six years. Her NIH-funded pre-doctoral and postdoctoral research on cannabinoids and their roles in neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration investigated cannabis use and its impact on inflammatory markers. She has continued her research into the health effects of cannabis at UCSD. Before medical school, she was a midwife and herbalist for 15 years. Dr. Sexton has presented her research internationally and published 18 papers in peer-reviewed journals. She is a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicine, the American Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. She maintains a medical practice in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, CA. When not caring for patients or pursuing research activities, you can find her in the garden, playing music, playing with grandchildren, swimming, or riding her bike to the beach for a surf session! Useful linksecsdoctor.comhttps://www.paintraumainstitute.com/resourcesTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Nathaniel Pennington, Founder, and CEO at Humboldt Seed Company, has been breeding cannabis and working to restore rivers and salmon populations in Humboldt County for over 20 years. In this episode, Nat shares his passion for sustainability, saving rivers, supporting tribal and local communities, and extracting terpenes from cannabis for their divine aroma. His company develops quality seeds from the best of NorCals decades of homegrown, multi-generational genetics.He believes creative breeding is the way forward for craft farmers and is passionate about ensuring that cannabis remains a plant for the people and not a corporate commodity. Pennington's hope is that Humboldt Seed Company's Pheno Hunt Program will deliver the strains of the future, providing medicinally valuable stable seed lines and specialty strains that will invigorate the market.Before taking on his role at Humboldt Seed Company, Pennington worked in salmon genomics, which gave him the background to understand the need for unbiased cannabis genomics research. Pennington founded Humboldt Seed Company in 2001 to provide strong cannabis genetics to the community that wouldn't require pesticides or fungicides. With a deep foundation in Humboldt County and a strong affinity for community, he has founded several nonprofit organizations, most recently Nature Rights Council, an environmental organization led by Humboldt's indigenous youth. Pennington was instrumental in the negotiations that led to the agreement to remove four dams that blocked salmon runs on the Klamath River, thought to be the world's largest river restoration project. Useful Linkhttps://humboldtseedcompany.com/https://www.instagram.com/thehumboldtseedcompany/?hl=enForbes: Cannabis Terpenes are about to Hit BigSave Rivers: Peter KallangTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Wade Davis is a botanical explorer, anthropologist, and naturally engaging storyteller. Named by the National Geographic Society as one of the Explorers for the Millennium, he has been described as "a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life's diversity." In this episode, he describes an epic journey to Haiti in his early career under Harvard professor Richard Schultes, considered the father of modern ethnobotany, to uncover the source of a mysterious medicine. His deeply inquisitive, scientific, and spiritual investigation shed light on the cultural significance that no drug is good or evil, but rather the intent behind its use. Filled with serendipitous moments and empirical wisdom, he uncovered the racist roots of voodoo portrayal as black magic and political misuse of local medicine by secret societies. His clarity of understanding paints a vivid overview of the War on Drugs' global and historical impact. Davis focuses on social justice. Now, as an anthropology professor, he fills his students with wonder and inoculates them with tolerance through his storytelling. A writer, photographer, and filmmaker, Davis holds degrees in anthropology and biology and received his Ph.D. in ethnobotany, all from Harvard University. Through the Harvard Botanical Museum, he spent over three years in the Amazon and Andes as a plant explorer, living among fifteen indigenous groups in eight Latin American nations while making some 6000 botanical collections. His work later took him to Haiti to investigate folk preparations implicated in the creation of zombies, an assignment that led to his writing Passage of Darkness (1988) and The Serpent and the Rainbow (1986), an international bestseller later released by Universal as a motion picture. Davis is an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. In recent years his work has taken him to East Africa, Borneo, Nepal, Peru, Polynesia, Tibet, Mali, Benin, Togo, New Guinea, Australia, Colombia, Vanuatu, Mongolia, and the high Arctic of Nunuvut and Greenland. A native of British Columbia, Davis, a licensed river guide, has worked as a park ranger, forestry engineer and conducted ethnographic fieldwork among several indigenous societies of northern Canada. He has published over 200 scientific and popular articles on subjects ranging from Haitian voodoo and Amazonian myth and religion to the global biodiversity crisis, the traditional use of psychotropic drugs, and the ethnobotany of South American Indians. Useful linkshttps://daviswade.com/IG https://www.instagram.com/wadedavisofficial/The Serpent and the RainbowMagdalena, River of Dreams Wade DavisBC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at RiskProfessor of AnthropologyFaculty Associate,Liu Institute for Global Issues,University of British Columbia,To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.