FAQ

Essential Oils are concentrated plant essences, wich are mainly composed of aromatic compounds called terpenes. These Terpene molecules act as messenger molecules in nature. An example of this is a flower’s aroma is responsible for attracting pollinators to prolong its species survival. Another example is a tree producing a rich aromatic sap that helps to support its immune system. Essential oils on an esoteric level are considered to be the soil essence of a plant, it is the spiritual intelligence a plant has to offer.

Essential oils are a lovely companion for many types of holistic healing modalities. Some include massage, counseling sessions for trauma or emotional processing, physical therapy/ sports therapy and rehabilitation, addiction treatment facilities, reiki / energy work, hospitals, nurse and care, acupuncture, culinary arts, people who work in offices with high-stress environments, CEOs of companies to modulate stress levels, students who desire greater focus, athletes & artists for optimized performance.

We primarily source our essential oils at the end of the extraction process, i.e. we buy high-quality, organic and/or wild crafted essential oils from all over the world. For our ultrasonic tinctures, we extract them in-house from raw plant material (typically organic or wild crafted, always unsprayed) we source.

There are various extraction techniques used for extracting the essential oils from plants. We will focus on extensive extraction options which probably account for over 98%+ essential oils on the market at the time of this writing, these are: steam distillation, hydrodistillation, C02 extraction, absolutes, ultrasonic extractions.

Below is a list and description of the various extraction methods.

Extraction Methods

• Steam Distilled = Traditional essential oils produced using water as a solvent.  Steam distilled water is run through plant material.  The steam rises through the plant material and collects the volatile aromatic essential oils.  Steam distilled essential oils are clean, with a lighter feel and aromatic profile.  Some constituents are changed, damaged or lost through the heating process of distillation.  Typically, significantly higher temperatures than plants experience in nature are used in a steam distillation.

• CO2 Extract = Full spectrum extracts using carbon dioxide as a solvent.  Very clean extraction method.  Our primary CO2 Extract supplier reports that CO2 Extracts are 2-3x more therapeutically potent than traditional steam distilled essential oils.

• Cold Pressed = Cold pressed essential oils are produced using stainless steel or stone wheels (traditional methods) to compress plant material.  Typically a delicate heating (ie. 100-120 degrees Fahrenheit) of plant material is used to enhance the yield of extraction. Then the oil is pressed from the plant matter. These extracts are also known as an Expressed oil.

• Absolute Extracts = Typically non-polar solvent-extracted concentrates.  Absolutes are highly full-spectrum and may deliver the most beautiful bouquet from all extraction methods.  Not typically considered food-grade due to harsh solvent use, though the GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list states several Absolute Extracts as safe for flavor additives (ie. Rose Absolute).  Absolutes are typically higher in cost, take more time / care and are the most common method for extracting delicate flowers to deliver a full spectrum extract.

• Ultrasonic Extracts = Method discovered several decades ago used to increase the yield of plant extracts.  Douglas Stewart pioneered an Ultrasonic Enhanced, Solvent Extracted Absolute process using his genius to produce exquisite quality Absolutes. Through Douglas guidance, and some equipment I had received from his legacy work, our Ultrasonic Extracts were crafted using Vitalized Distilled Water (restructured, purified) and infused into Organic Craft Spirits to produce exceptional full-spectrum Ultrasonic Tinctures. We are honored to pioneer these into the collective and to continue Douglas Stewart’s legacy! 

In nature plants have less interference with modern-day pollution, including electro-magnetics, chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, etc., these wild plants are more in tune with nature’s rhythmic cycles. Naturally, these wild plants that are growing in a diverse ecosystem in are naturally more resilient, robust, and carry a life-force and intelligence within them. Wildcrafted or wild harvested plant material comes from artisan farmers or distillers who source their plant material in the wild. Conscious practices should be taken in account, so as not to overharvest from the natural world’s abundance. Sustainable wild harvesting is an art and a practice that should be considered. The generality of the practice is to not over consume, to take part of the plant (rather than the whole) which can help them grow and become more resilient with time, without overharvesting or depleting their abundance naturally growing in nature. Wildharvested plants produce beautiful, potent and vibrant essential oils and extracts. Wildharvested plants are not harvested from a cultivated (farmed) operation. 

Wildcrafting should be done consciously so as not to harm the natural habitat. Regular, balanced harvesting can contribute to a flourishing ecosystem. Plants that are found in the wild tend to have a high level of vibrancy and aliveness, as they are adapted to the varying conditions of nature. Their life within the delicate natural balance allows the plants to express their natural qualities and traits to their highest capabilities. Wildcrafted extracts can typically harness a high vitality level and produce premium quality final products.

A solvent is a substance (typically liquid) that is used to remove aromatic / bio-active constituents from plant/source material.  Solvents can include a wide list of solutions so as a consumer with different values, you may choose to ask various questions.

• Is the solvent non-toxic?
• How is the effect on the environment short-term / long-term from the use of the solvent?
• How do I plan to use this product?  (IE. Aromatic Use, Topical Use, Internal)
• What qualities of the plant do I wish to capture? (Ie. Rich Aromatic Bouquet vs Therapeutic Use)

Below is a simply guide to understand which method uses water, CO2, or solvents

• Steam Distilled, Hydrodistillation ~ Water
• Essential Oil Wizardry Ultrasonic Extractions ~ Water
• CO2 Extraction ~ Carbon Dioxide
• Absolutes ~ Alcohol / Non-polar solvents / Petrochemicals (ie. Pharmaceutical Grade Toluene, Hexane)

The frequency of use can vary – from several times a day, daily, weekly, or on occasion. They can be used regularly or for special occasions, depending on the needs and intentions of the individual. Dr. Nick has maintained a powerful relationship with oils over the past decade, and has experimented with using them daily, ingesting essential oils, vaporizing, diffusing, bathing, massaging oils into the feet or pulse points. In his journey, Dr. Nick has found there is a wide array of ways to use essential oils.

At the baseline using the oils with an intent and not over consuming is a great way to relate with them. Listen to your body and discover what is the ideal frequency of usage and application for you!

Consider the following extracts and essential oils:

• Allspice Berries (CO2)
• Peppermint
• Caraway
• Ginger
• Mace
• Nutmeg
• Fennel
  
• Check our our Digestif Tincture (for internal use) and blend (for external use/belly massage)

• Radiant Skin Care Set (Raspberry Seed, Rosehip Seed, Sea Buckthorn Pulp, Myrrh, Sacred Toner)
• Sacred Toner
• Alleviate
• Violet Chill
• Raspberry Seed CO2
• Rosehip Seed CO2
• Seabuckthorn Pulp CO2
• Myrrh CO2
• Carrot Seed Oil CO2
• Pomegranate Seed CO2
• Copaiba Oil CO2
• Rose Otto
• Frankincense Frereana 
• Spikenard Oil
• Coffee CO2
• Tea Tree Oil
• Cedar Atlas Oil
• Helichrysum 
• Galbanum CO2
• Rose Geranium
• Black Cumin CO2
• Geranium Hydrosol
• Rose Hydrosol
• Neroli Hydrosol 

*Some of these pure oils should be infused into a carrier oil before applying to the skin, as some pure oils in high concentration can be mildly irritating to the skin.

This collection focuses on nourishing carrier oils for direct application.

Consider this broad collection intended for skin & body care.

• Sacred Toner
• Alleviate
• InVigor
• Ultrasonic Gotu Kola Tincture
• Ultrasonic Lion’s Mane Tincture
• Ultrasonic Epimedium Tincture
• Ultrasonic Tribulus Tincture
• Ultrasonic Reishi Tincture
• Turmeric Power 
• Helichrysum
• Pomegranate Seed 
• Rosemary Oil
• Black Cumin

• Sexy Hair
• Auxano Hair Growth Formula
• Rosemary Oil
• Trinity
• Ylang Ylang
• Frankincense Frereana

Consider reviewing this collection for our favorite items on hair care!

• Pain Relief ICE
• Helichrysum
• German Chamomile
• Alleviate
• Frankincense
• Easeolution
• Nutmeg massage oil
• Clove (should be used cautiously and very diluted)
• Violet Chill
• CO2 extracted Nutmeg
• Turmeric
• Turmeric Power
• Copaiba Oil
• Ginger
• Mace
• Blue Yarrow
• Black Pepper
• Pink Pepper

Pharmaceuticals are typically very powerful agonist / antagonist molecules that have been clinically studied to bind to receptor sites within the body to create physiologic effects. Having single-molecule drug moieties taken with regular usage demonstrates powerful effects on the human body. One challenge with these powerful drug compounds is the commonly understood side effect profile. Creating a strong activity on a subset of receptor sites may disrupt normal physiologic processes which may express itself as commonly known “Side Effects”.

Side effects may be seen as additional pharmacological effects on the body from taking a drug. Often times with extended usage of single-drug moieties, the body experiences a burnout, creating new side effects because the biologic system cannot be naturally regulated. Pharmaceuticals have their place in modern medicine and are very powerful for acute situations.

Nature works in a different way and looks to create balance and coherence. Plants express from tens to thousands of bioactive compounds and are naturally formulated in a harmonious way. This means if a therapeutic molecule expresses strong activity, there is often times an entourage of the plant’s constituents that create a net balanced effect.

YES! A note about international shipping: it can take 4-12 weeks depending on your country and the pace of post. Standard international shipping is $22 USD. Some countries also require you, the customer, to pay an additional duty on your order.

If any Product that Purchaser receives through the Website is delivered broken, or otherwise defective, or if the Purchaser is simply unsatisfied with the Product, they may return the item(s) within 111 days from the date of purchase. This is our 111-Day Wizard Warranty!

If the product is returned because it is broken, or otherwise defective, the Company may credit the Purchaser’s credit card for each broken or defective product, plus return shipping costs. If the product is returned because the customer is unsatisfied with the product, then the Company will credit the Purchaser’s credit card for the product purchase price, but Purchaser must bear the return shipping costs.

For more clarity on Essential Oil Wizardry’s Return Policy, please see our 111-Day Wizard Warranty.

• Oral Care Kit
• Tooth Ease
• Dr. Nick’s Tooth Oil
• Immunity Oil
  
• Helichrysum Hydrosol

• Purity Blend
• Psychic Protection
• Positive Transmission
• Ascention
• Sacred Ritual
• Frank, Myrrh & Gold
• Diviner’s Eye

• Palo Santo
• White Sage
• Frankincense
• Sandalwood
• Blue Lotus Absolute
• Rose Absolute
• Galbanum CO2
• Rhododendron

Check out our Ceremonial Oils collection for a more complete list of our favorite Ceremonial Oils.

• Pain Relief ICE
• Easolution
• Nutmeg
• Lavender
• Mace
• Peppermint
• Wintergreen (must be used at an extremely diluted concentration)
• Rosemary
• Clove (must be used at an extremely diluted concentration)
• Black Pepper
• Pink Pepper
• Ginger
• German Chamomile
• Eucalyptus
• Frankincense Frereana

• Pain Relief ICE
• Trinity (a combination of Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary)
• Angelica Root
• Helichrysum
• German Chamomile
• Melissa (Lemon Balm)
• Spearmint
• Sweet Marjoram
• Lavandin
• Sweet Basil

• Rub a few drops into the bottoms of the feet
• Directly into a closed wound or minor injury
• A few drops onto the wrists for aromatic benefit
• Massage into the temples for relaxation
• Rubbed into the shoulders or neck to ease stress
• A few drops of non-irritating essential oils in a warm relaxing bath

Essential Oil Wizardry sources unsprayed, organic or wildcrafted essential oils from trusted farms and artisan distillers worldwide, and all products are clearly labeled with their sourcing method and extraction type. Dr. Nick Berry personally evaluates each supplier and product for quality, potency, and ethical sourcing practices. EOW does not use synthetic additives, fillers, or artificial fragrances in any of its products.

Dr. Nick Berry applies his pharmaceutical training to evaluate each oil’s aromatic profile, sourcing transparency, and extraction method before carrying it in the EOW catalog. EOW works directly with artisan distillers and small-batch producers who share documentation on their growing and harvesting practices. Products are selected based on both therapeutic quality and alignment with EOW’s wildcrafted and organic sourcing standards.

Essential Oil Wizardry sources essential oils from organic and wildcrafted suppliers around the world, working with artisan farmers and distillers who prioritize sustainable harvesting practices. For its ultrasonic tinctures, EOW extracts in-house from raw plant material using its proprietary ultrasonic extraction process. Sourcing decisions prioritize potency, purity, and ecological responsibility over cost or convenience.

Wildcrafted plant material is harvested from plants growing naturally in the wild rather than from cultivated or farmed operations, and these plants tend to express stronger vitality and a fuller aromatic profile due to their adaptation to diverse natural ecosystems. Essential Oil Wizardry prioritizes wildcrafted sourcing because wild plants are exposed to fewer pollutants, chemicals, and electromagnetic interference than farmed alternatives. Conscious wildcrafting means harvesting sustainably — taking part of the plant rather than the whole — to support long-term ecological health.

Yes — Essential Oil Wizardry offers the Alchemy Club, a monthly essential oil subscription that delivers a curated selection of oils, blends, and botanical products each month. The Alchemy Club is EOW’s flagship membership program and includes early access to new products, access to members-only content, and a monthly curated collection of items. It is one of the few essential oil subscriptions focused on rare, exotic, and ceremonial botanicals rather than standard wellness staples. Each tier offers a different level of exploratory depth for initiates into the world of essential oils, all the way to botanical collectors!

Members join the Alchemy Club and receive a monthly shipment of hand-selected essential oils and botanical products curated by Dr. Nick Berry, sometimes featuring rare, new or seasonal offerings not available in the general shop. The subscription includes some member discounts including approximately 50% off Wizard Lifestyle Consultations. Members also gain access to exclusive to limited-time products, special members only products, online content, unique product launches, and the EOW members community.

Each Alchemy Club shipment is curated by Dr. Nick and typically includes a selection of essential oils, blends, or botanical extracts centered around a monthly theme. Members receive early access to new product releases, unique free gifts and limited batch product extracts. The specific contents vary month to month, making each shipment a discovery experience for botanical enthusiasts.

A consultation with Dr. Nick Berry includes a personalized video conversation about your wellness goals, direct recommendations from a licensed pharmacist and master botanical formulator, and — for Private Consult and Bundle tiers — a follow-up email summarizing all discussed suggestions, products, and practices. Consultation options range from a 10–15 minute Quick Consult at $88 to a 3-session Bundle Package at $888. Sessions cover topics including oil selection, lifestyle optimization, therapeutic applications, and product development.

Yes — Dr. Nick Berry offers personalized consultations specifically designed to help customers identify the right essential oils, tinctures, and botanical products for their individual goals. The Quick Consult (10–15 min, $88) is ideal for targeted questions and product recommendations, while the Private Consult (1 hr, $333) allows for a deeper lifestyle and wellness conversation. After purchasing, EOW’s team reaches out within 24–48 hours to schedule a video session.

After purchasing any consultation tier, the Essential Oil Wizardry team will contact you via email within 24–48 hours with several available dates and times. Consultations are conducted via Jitsi video call by default, though Telegram or Zoom can be arranged. Visit the Wizard Lifestyle Consult product page to view all options and pricing.

Yes — therapeutic applications including anxiety, stress, sleep, and mood support are among the most common topics addressed during Wizard Lifestyle Consultations with Dr. Nick Berry. During a consultation, Dr. Nick recommends specific oils, tinctures, and usage methods based on your individual situation and goals. EOW also carries a dedicated Emotional Support product collection with pre-formulated blends suited to anxiety and stress relief.

*Note that these recommendations are not FDA approved for anxiety and are not intended to treat, cure any disease, but some individuals report an improvement of their subjective experience of stress or anxiety.*

Essential Oil Wizardry offers two pathways for custom blending. Personal Lifestyle Consultations allow Dr. Nick to recommend tailored oil combinations and routines based on your wellness goals, while the Product Development Consulting tier ($575/hr) is designed for entrepreneurs and formulators looking to develop original products from concept to sample. Dr. Nick has personally formulated over 100 distinct essential oil products and can assist with ingredient selection, extraction method guidance, and sourcing.

Essential Oil Wizardry’s botanical perfumes are handcrafted by Dr. Nick Berry using a palette of pure essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts, and rare plant materials — no synthetic fragrance ingredients are used. In our authentic Exquisite Perfume line, we use unique craft-grade organic spirits, including from lychee, honey, coconut, pear, orange to capture the finest expression for your botanical perfumes. The perfumery collection draws from EOW’s extensive library of absolutes (including jasmine, rose, tuberose, and blue lotus, neroli) which provide the rich, full-spectrum aromatic depth that synthetic fragrances cannot replicate. Each perfume is an expression of Dr. Nick’s training in aromatic pharmacology and his passion for rare botanicals.

Essential Oil Wizardry welcomes customer feedback through its support team at support@essentialoilwizardry.com and actively uses reviews to guide product development and quality standards. Dr. Nick Berry reads customer experiences and incorporates them into his ongoing formulation and sourcing decisions. EOW also offers a Wizard Warranty — a 111-day return policy covering products that arrive damaged, defective, or that the customer is unsatisfied with.

Dr. Nick Berry is the founder of Essential Oil Wizardry, and retired pharmacist (2025) holding a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. He has over a decade of experience as a botanical formulator, having personally formulated over 100 essential oil products and extracted more than 20 plant species in-house using ultrasonic extraction technology. Dr. Nick approaches essential oils through a hybrid lens — combining pharmaceutical rigor with holistic wisdom,  guided by his intuitive & artistic relationship with the plants.

The Wizard Warranty is Essential Oil Wizardry’s 111-day return policy, which covers any product that arrives broken, defective, or that the customer is simply unsatisfied with. If the product is defective, EOW will refund the purchase price plus return shipping costs. If the return is due to customer dissatisfaction, EOW will refund the product price and the customer covers return shipping.

For further details with the Wizard Warranty, please discover our full guarantee here.

Yes — Essential Oil Wizardry offers wholesale pricing for qualified buyers. Visit the Wholesale page at essentialoilwizardry.com/wholesale for details on eligibility, minimum order requirements, and how to apply.

Yes — Essential Oil Wizardry infuses select products with 432Hz sound frequencies during the formulation process, a practice rooted in sound healing traditions that hold this frequency to be harmonically aligned with nature. This is part of Dr. Nick’s holistic formulation philosophy, which incorporates both scientific and energetic considerations into product creation. The 432Hz charging process is one of several frequency-based practices used at EOW alongside intention-setting and vitalized water in ultrasonic extractions.

To learn more about the integration of 432Hz sound frequencies and other energetic enhancements, check out this EOW blog on the topic!