July 17, 2024
Herbal Hydrosols w/ Liz Fulcher plus Mint in the Kitchen and Apothecary
Hydrosols are aromatic waters produced by steam distillation of botanicals. Learn about the distillation process, and more with clinical aromatherapist Liz Fulcher. Liz also shares her Top 5 hydrosols and how to use them! Bevin explores the many uses of mint, in the kitchen and the apothecary.

Episode Guest
Liz Fulcher brings over 33 years of essential oil experience, research, and education to her work as a Clinical Aromatherapist, Educator, Podcast Host, and Distiller.
Since 1997 Liz has been teaching and making it easy for others to safely and effectively use essential oils and hydrosols. In 2010, she founded the Aromatic Wisdom Institute where she offers online training on essential oils and hydrosols as well as an Aromatherapy Certification Program. She and her husband, James Fulcher, have fun in the summer distilling hydrosols and essential oils for their personal use.
Hydrosols are aromatic waters produced by steam distillation of botanicals. Learn about these unique herbal products, the distillation process, and more with clinical aromatherapist Liz Fulcher. Liz also shares her Top 5 hydrosols and how to use them!
Liz Fulcher brings over 33 years of essential oil experience, research, and education to her work as a clinical aromatherapist, educator, podcast host, and distiller.
Since 1997 Liz has been teaching and making it easy for others to safely and effectively use essential oils and hydrosols. In 2010 she founded the Aromatic Wisdom Institute where she offers online training on essential oils and hydrosols as well as an Aromatherapy Certification Program.
Learn more about Liz’s work at https://
Listen to her podcast: https://www.
After the interview, Bevin explores the many uses of mint, in the kitchen and the apothecary. He shares a bit of herbal history and gardening tips to help you make the most of your mint harvest!
You can learn more about mint in Bevin’s award-winning book, The Artisan Herbalist. It’s available at https://www.smallhousefarm.
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