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August 2010

Three Reasons to Love Geraniol

by Andrea on August 30, 2010

Palmarosa is high in geraniol. The current batch we have contains 75%. What is so great about geraniol? It is cooling. When you make a spray with an oil high in geraniol (try palmarosa) and spray it on the back of you neck on a hot summer day, the relief comes fast! You can also [...]

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How to Get to Sleep Naturally

by Maria on August 26, 2010

In 2007, a study by Sleep Foundation found that three out of ten women reported only getting a good night’s sleep a few times a month.  For many women the frequent trips to the restroom and a solid handful of anxiety in the evening leaves them feeling tired in the morning. Here are some natural [...]

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Blend With Unique Carrier Oils and Butters

by Andrea on August 17, 2010

Creating body butters and essential oil blends with carrier oils has always brought me (and my skin) great pleasure! When creating an essential oil blend in a carrier, get creative. Choose from a wide variety of butters and oils.  When deciding, think about consistency, the therapeutic properties of the carrier, and the intention of your [...]

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Loving Terpinen-4-ol

by Andrea on August 12, 2010

Don’t be scared by a name that sounds like a chemical.  Essential Oil chemicals are naturally within the plants.  Chemical components in essential oils give the oils natural therapeutic effects. Terpinen-4-ol is a great example. Oils rich in terpinen-4-ol are great for dealing with infection and helping to support the immune system. Plai (Northeastern) Zingiber [...]

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