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A Grounding Blend
Lately I have felt like I’ve not been the master of my own ship. There have been a lot of outside influences at work that have left me to feel vulnerable. I’ve felt a lot of emotional and psychic blockages and my spirit kept nagging me to come up with a new blend of oils. [...]
Continue reading...Yarrow, don’t leave home without it
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Yarrow has a long and interesting history in folklore. In days of yore, no self-respecting Saxon would leave home without it. They made sure it was tucked away in their protective amulet to ward off all manner of evil, sickness and misfortunate happenings. Middle Age brew masters used it in an herbal mixture as flavoring [...]
Continue reading...Tea Tree Essential Oil
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia) is one essential oil I never like to be without in my everyday home arsenal of essential oils. It is a member of the myrtle family and there are several different species of melaleuca.
Continue reading...Basil Rules!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Yesterday I pinched off a few tops off my sweet basil plant. I stood there for several seconds just smelling the leaves. Ah! The aroma of this herb is highly invigorating! My chef husband (now deceased) used to make a bruschetta with fresh minced basil and cilantro. He would roll the basil leaves and slice [...]
Continue reading...Neroli, the Princess’ Favorite
Thursday, February 18, 2010
The time is not far off when the air in Central Florida will be heavy with the intoxicating sweet scent of orange blossoms. One of the most fragrant is the bitter orange blossom. The bitter orange tree yields three distinct oils, one from the blossoms: Neroli; the rind of the fruit: bitter orange; and the [...]
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
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