David Crow – Combining Herbs & Essential Oils

Numerous therapeutic categories of herbs are used for treating respiratory conditions, including expectorants, mucolytics, decongestants, antitussives, anti-inflammatories, antimicrobials, and immune stimulants.

Aromatherapy works directly on the respiratory system, and essential oils have well-documented and powerful antimicrobial effects, making their use a highly effective modality.

Whether we use aromatherapy as a primary treatment and supplement it with herbs, or use herbs as a primary treatment and supplement them with essential oils, this combination represents one of the best examples of the benefits of combining herbs and oils for enhanced synergistic effects and increased therapeutic benefits for both treating and preventing many common respiratory conditions.

In this module, you’ll discover:

• The different therapeutic categories of herbs for respiratory conditions, what oils they combine with most effectively, and why
• Why essential oils are some of the best botanical remedies for expectorant and decongestant purposes
• The antimicrobial powers of essential oils, their risks, and limitations
• Safe methods for using essential oils for respiratory conditions
• Preparations of herbs and oils for herbal baths, chest compresses, and other methods for respiratory purposes

Formulary Teaching for Treatment of Respiratory Conditions (Recording Released December 1)

In this formulary teaching, you’ll discover safe, effective combinations and applications of herbs and essential oils for:

• Colds and flus
• Bronchitis
• Sinusitis and sinus allergies
• Different types of cough
• Detoxification from smoking
• Asthma
• Increasing respiratory immunity

Many therapeutic categories of herbs are used for treating digestive problems, including aromatics, bitters, demulcents, anti-inflammatories, antimicrobials, and prebiotics. Undiluted essential oils cannot be taken internally without a high risk of severe adverse reactions, but if used in specific preparations at safe concentrations, they can be used both externally and internally to enhance the therapeutic benefits of herbal treatments.

In this module, you’ll discover:

• Different therapeutic categories of herbs for digestive issues
• The benefits and limitations of using essential oils for digestive conditions
• The best essential oils for digestive treatments
• Why aromatic teas are one of the safest and most effective treatment strategies for numerous digestive problems
• Combining bitter herbs with aromatic teas and essential oils
• Using the same species of herb and oil for enhanced potency
• External applications of essential oils for supporting digestion

Formulary Teaching for Treatment of Digestive Conditions (Recording Released December 8)

In this information-packed formulary teaching, David will share combinations and applications of herbs and essential oils for:

• Dyspepsia and indigestion
• Anorexia
• Hydrochloric acid imbalances and esophageal reflux
• Constipation
• Food poisoning and bacterial infections
• Parasitic infections

Herbal medicine and aromatherapy are both highly effective for reducing stress, tension, and anxiety; when combined together their effectiveness increases further. There are a large number of herbs and oils that can be used for calming and relaxing purposes, and many safe and enjoyable ways of using them together.

In this module, you’ll discover:

• The links between olfaction, the limbic system, and relaxing the nervous system with aromatherapy
• The major relaxant, sedative, and anxiolytic herbs and essential oils
• Using the combination of herbs and aromatherapy to retrain the nervous system from habits of stress and anxiety
• Safe and pleasant ways to combine herbs and essential oils for relaxation

Formulary Teaching for Treatment of Stress & Anxiety (Recording Released December 15)

In this information-packed formulary, you’ll receive formulas and methods of combining herbs and essential oils for:

• Reducing stress and tension
• Tension headaches
• Nervousness and irritability
• Stress-related insomnia
• Chronic adrenal overstimulation

Several therapeutic categories of herbs are used for strengthening and energizing the nervous system, including neuroprotective, nutritive tonics, aromatics, circulatory stimulants, and others. Because of their direct link to the brain through the olfactory system, numerous essential oils can be combined with these herbs to enhance their properties in safe and effective ways.

These herbs and oils produce a range of actions including supporting cognitive functions, protecting the brain against toxins and aging, increasing memory and concentration, enhancing learning capacity, and others. Many of these herbs and oils are also antidepressant and increase resistance to stress.

In this module, you’ll discover:

• The major neuroprotective herbs and how to use them
• The cognitive enhancing effects of aromatherapy
• Using herbal stimulants in a balanced way for antidepressant purposes and uplifting the mood
• The major aromatherapy oils used for energizing purposes and how to combine them with herbs
• How to use herbs and aromatherapy for enhancing learning and memory

Formulary Teaching for Strengthening & Energizing the Nervous System (Recording Released December 22)

In this information-packed formulary, you’ll discover combinations and applications of herbs and essential oils for:

• Supporting cognitive functions and enhancing concentration, memory, and mental energy
• Long-term protection against neurodegenerative conditions
• Antidepressant and mood uplifting benefits

There are numerous categories of herbs that are beneficial for balancing the female hormonal system, including uterine tonics, blood tonics, endocrine regulators, emmenagogues, and others; aromatherapy with certain classes of oils can also be a very effective adjunct treatment. When combined, herbs and oils work together holistically in ways that can relieve the discomfort of many common hormonal imbalances, help restore normal glandular functions, and improve the quality of life.

In this module, you’ll discover:

• The link between olfaction, the limbic system, and the female glandular system
• The most important herbs for common female hormonal complaints
• The most effective essential oils for menstrual and menopausal symptoms
• Simple and enjoyable ways to use combined herbs and oils for the menstrual cycle and menopausal symptoms

Formulary Teaching for the Female Hormonal System (Recording Released January 12)

In this formulary, you’ll learn combinations and applications of herbs and essential oils for:

• PMS
• Dysmenorrhea
• Menopausal issues including insomnia, hot flashes, anxiety, and depression

Many herbs have the ability to restore normal organ functions, rejuvenate vitality, and strengthen and balance the neuroendocrine system, thereby helping the body and mind adapt to stressful conditions. Aromatherapy is an important adjunct to these herbs, which can help restore and strengthen adaptive functions through its relaxing and rejuvenative powers.

In this module, you’ll discover:

• When and how to use the most important adaptogenic and restorative herbs
• How specific essential oils can work in adaptogenic and restorative ways
• How to combine adaptogenic and restorative herbs with essential oils for maximum benefits

Formulary Teaching for Adaptogenic & Neuroendocrine Functions (Recording Released January 19)

In this formulary, you’ll learn combinations and applications of herbs and essential oils for:

• Restoring exhausted adrenal functions
• Increasing vitality and immunity
• Improving endurance and ability to cope with stress
• Counteracting depression due to low vitality

There are numerous categories of herbs that benefit the musculoskeletal system, including anti-inflammatories, analgesics, circulatory enhancers, and antispasmodics, which can be used both internally and externally.

One of the safest and most effective ways of using essential oils is in aromatic preparations for external applications, which also make them a primary treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. Herbs and essential oils often do not have the same pain-relieving powers as over-the-counter or prescription medications, but they can still offer great relief when combined and used properly.

Most importantly, botanical medicine works at a deeper level to activate the body’s healing processes, and is far safer than pharmaceutical approaches.

In this module, you’ll discover:

• The most important herbs and oils that can help relieve musculoskeletal pain and inflammation
• The pro-inflammatory nature of essential oils, and how to safely use them for anti-inflammatory purposes
• The best herbs and oils for protecting and benefitting the joints
• What types of pain respond best to the combination of herbs and oils
• Using herbs and oils with other treatment modalities

Formulary Teaching for Musculoskeletal Conditions (Recording Released January 26)

In this information-packed formulary, you’ll receive combinations and applications of herbs and essential oils for:

• Soft-tissue injuries, sprains, strains, and whiplash
• Relaxing muscle spasms
• Arthritic pain
• Fibromyalgia

Herbal medicine is one of the most effective methods of supporting and stimulating the body’s natural detoxification processes. Because of their potential toxicity and pro-inflammatory nature, essential oils have a limited range of detoxification actions, but if used correctly they are highly effective for specific purposes. When combined, these two modalities broaden the scope of detoxification, increase its power, and yet make the process more effective and comfortable than using one modality only.

In this module, you’ll discover:

• The functions of the most important alternative, chologogic, and lymphatic herbs
• What essential oils can and cannot do for detoxification
• What conditions are best treated by combining detox herbs and oils
• Important blood-cleansing herbs, and how aromatherapy can support their effectiveness
• Herbs that detoxify by stimulating the flow of bile (cholagogues), and how to use essential oils to enhance their benefits
• When not to detox

Formulary Teaching for Detoxification (Recording Released February 2)

In this information-packed formulary, you’ll learn combinations and applications of herbs and essential oils for:

• Enhancing natural detoxification through the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and lymphatic systems
• Treating the major forms of common toxicity
• Benefitting the lymphatic system and supporting skin health
• Creating supportive conditions for ending addictions and easing discomfort of withdrawal symptoms
• Balancing gentle ongoing detox with nourishing and rejuvenating treatments

Simple herbal remedies can be highly effective for common children’s conditions. Essential oils are potentially dangerous for pediatric uses, but with proper dilutions and applications they can be combined safely and effectively with herbal remedies for both prevention and treatment, and often work as well or better than over the counter or prescription medications with less toxicity and side effects.

In this teaching, you’ll discover:

PLUS… you’ll receive a formulary of pediatric treatments for:

• Colds and flus
• Increasing respiratory immunity
• Simple digestive disturbances
• Anxiety and nervousness
• Sleep problems
• Enhancing concentration and learning

There are numerous herbs and essential oils that can be combined and used for specific purposes in home pharmacy kits. Herb products and essential oils are easy to transport and require little preparation, making them ideal for travel.

In this audio teaching, you’ll learn combinations and applications of herbs and essential oils for:

As part of your participation in the course, you’ll receive a 20% savings on any purchases you’d like to make from our friends at the Floracopeia online store. Floracopeia was established to provide the highest-quality aromatic treasures and health education, to support ecological agriculture, and to promote traditional plant-based knowledge. You can find amazing essential oils and flower essences that will promote your health, vitality, and spiritual opening.

Note: no purchase is required for the course. In addition, it is not required to use Floracopeia products. You may use whatever products you’d like to use for your training.