PROPERTIES & USES: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antiseptic, decongestant, expectorant, laxative, stimulant (circulation).

Skin & Hair: Acne, eczema, thread veins and wounds
Respiratory:  bronchitis, sore throats and mouth infections. catarrh
Muscular/Skeletal: fibrosis (for inflammation of fibrous tissue) rheumatism, arthritis.
Cardiovascular: poor circulation
Immune:   n/a
Digestive: liver decongestant
Genito/urinary/reproductive: cystitis
Nervous - Brain/Mind:  dizziness, headaches, nervous exhaustion
Endocrine - n/a

Industry/Commercial/ Other uses: fragrance component in cosmetics, perfumes ("high class" perfumes);  used in flavoring - mainly in confectionery.

CAUTIONS: Avoid if you have sensitive skin
*Any essential oil - ingested in large (and sometimes
even small) amounts can be fatal.*
*Keep out of reach of children.*

Below are several commonly seen words used in aromatherapy when talking about properties of essential oils. I hope to include more each issue to help your further your knowledge in the use of essential oils.

Analgesic - Pain relieving
Anti-inflammatory - counteracts inflammation
Antirheumatic - relieves rheumatism (inflammation involving connective tissue like those found in joints).
Antiseptic - destroys micro-organisms
Aphrodisiac - increases or stimulates sexual desire
Carminative - stimulates the digestive system and relaxes the stomach, thereby preventing flatulence.
Cicatrisant - promotes healing by increasing the regeneration of skin cells and the formation of scar tissue
Expectorant - helps in the removal of excess mucus from the respiratory system
Laxative - promotes evacuation of the bowels.
Stimulant - quickens and enlivens the mind/body complex.
Tonic - Strengthens and enlivens either specific organs or the whole body.

Any flower water can be used to make this facial lotion.  Try Lavender, Rose, Chamomile Floral Waters and add different essential oils to your liking.

From the Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty, Hair and Skin Care by Erich Keller.

To Relieve Congestion in the Nose and Respiratory System
Eucalyptus - 15 drops
Lavender - 15 drops
Rosemary - 15 drops
Tea Tree - 15 drops
Mix these essential oils together and diffuse in your favorite diffuser.  This blend can be used night or day.  Can also be placed on a cotton ball and tucked inside your pillow at bedtime.  If using in a child's pillow use only a couple drops.

If you would like to add a variation to the above blend you can add Chamomile 15 drops - this will sometimes help for those types of congestion that produces a cough.

The above blend can be quite strong so start with a few drops at a time.  Adjust as needed.

from Aromatherapy through the Seasons by Judith Fitzsimmons and Paula M. Bousquet.

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Blend together and use in a atomizing type diffuser.  Let run for about 20 minutes in each room to disinfect the air.

The anti-infective properties of each of these essential oils will help with almost any and all Bacterial or Viral infections.

We also carry a pre made blend - Purifying Blend  that we personally use to ward off all those nasty bugs.

Hello Everyone,
Well,  You've done it again!! You have helped our business grow once again. Since we have been able to buy our oils and other supplies in larger quantities, it has enabled us to save on the wholesale costs. Therefore we are passing the savings on to you.  Many of our oils have been reduced from 5 to 20 %.

We are very Excited about the New Nebulizing Diffuser we have found and now offer. 

As many of you know we used to have an Amrita style diffuser but we were not pleased with their performance. They always seemed to be having problems with the nebulizing glass - either clogging or through breakage. Or the pump itself was too noisy or quit working or any number of things.
The NEW AirFLOW Nebulizing diffuser has new technology to make better use of your essential oils.  Please read about this new product on our Atomizer Page by Clicking on this hyper link. If you have been thinking of an atomizing type diffuser this unit is Sale Priced during it's introduction at $59.95  Well below the costs of many of the other types of  Nebulizers.

One of our most recent Customers - Robin V from Florida,  was so excited once she received her Atomizer , she couldn't wait to call us to let us know.  She couldn't believe how quietly it ran and how quickly it diffused the essential oils into the air.  She even commented that you could actually "see the little molecules of essential oils" as they were being atomized into the air.

Also,  new is our Floral Waters and Scented Products.
The Floral waters will make wonderful gifts for Christmas.  They have so many wonderful uses  - they can be used for body fragrancing to bed linens, to air freshening.  
Your imagination is the limit on using these wonderfully scented products.

Just a gentle reminder - Now is the time to blend your gifts for the holidays, Whether it be Potpourri's or Lotions, Shampoos and Conditioners.  You want them to have several weeks to blend.
Suggestions for gifts for those special people in your life may include a Massage oil or a Beginner Kit in Aromatherapy.  We have several Sampler kits and Decoder Kits - All have been reduced in prices also !!
We look forward to helping you with all your aromatherapy needs and to help you pick the right supplies for those special Aromatherapists in your family with the quality and service you have always expected from us. 

Again, we look forward to continuing to provide you with 100% Pure Essential oils and other aromatherapy supplies for all your aromatherapy needs.
As Always, if you have a question - just send us an e-mail.
  ‘til next month,

Yours in Aromatherapy,
Alan and Penny

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