March 10, 2008
The Scent of Spring
The springtime of the year is a favorite with many people, and it is when the flowers bloom and the world comes back to life. It is a wonderful and exciting season, with fresh and delightful flowers everywhere. A season which boost the spirit with new signs of life everywhere, spring is welcomed with wholehearted joy.
CONTENTS:
- Start your day with aromatherapy
- Oil to wake you up
- Recipe for Aroma steam and Shower
- Essential oil of the month : Catnip Essential Oil
- Recommended Product : Sleep Ease Oil
- Quote of the month
1. Start your day with aromatherapy
Essential oils can help to lift your spirits as you start your day and there are many ways to enjoy their aromas. From showering in your own aromatherapy steam room to simply smelling a dilute wake up oil, aromatherapy can help you feel more grounded and less stressed even when you have a frantic timetable ahead.
If you sleep well you feel more rested and positive in the morning, so getting off to a good start often means a good night's rest.
In the evening you can use an oil burner to perfume your bedroom. Essential oils can help with insomnia and instill peace of mind, helping you to wake up worry free.
Evening Calm Blend
- 1 drop of bergamot essential oil
- 2 drops of sandalwood essential oil
- 1 drop of chamomile essential oil
Tips :
if you using a burner to perfume your bedroom, allow the tea light to burn for a few minutes until the oils mist. If the room is cold you can let the tea light burn for up to 20 minutes.
Remember not to leave the oil burner unattended.
Blow out the candles and drift into a sleep.
When you wake up, you will inhale the subtle, calming ambience of the burned oils.
2. Oil to wake you up
The uplifting oils listed have the benefits to help you deal with those weekday morning.
Bergamot : calms stress and irritablity , releases "stuck" energy
Basil : awakens the mind
Geranium : calm worry
Lemon : refreshes
Rosemary : boosts the body into action
Thyme : fights lethargy
3. Recipe for Aroma steam and shower
Steam blend for focused attitude
- 2 drops of basil essential oil
- 2 drops of bergamot essential oil
Steam blend for vitality
- 2 drops of lemon essential oil
- 2 drops of rosemary essential oil
Fill the basin with those blend and hot water. Keep the door closed. let the essential oils infused for a few minutes, then take a hot shower.
4. Essential oil of the month : Catnip Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Herbaceous and mildly floral
Benefits :
North American Indians used catnip for its sedative effect on the nervous system as well as for treating colic in infants.
Catnip has been documented as normalizing blood pressure. It is a mild tranquilizer that helps relieve stress, promotes estfulness, stimulates the appetite, soothes babies and children.
It used to treat colds, flu, bronchitis, and fever. Has been known to help headaches caused by tension, indigestion and stress-related conditions.
A good antiseptic for sore throats and coughs, a decongestant for catarrh and sinusitis, and a relaxant for croup and asthma.
It can be applied to hemorrhoids to soothe burning and itching.
And most important catnip is renowned for its anti-bug properties. This essential oil is quickly becoming popular in mosquito and bug blends. The American Chemical Society has released findings that shows catnip essential oil is more effective than DEET in repelling mosquitoes (about 10 times more effective)! just rubbing fresh catnip on skin. This work also for babies.
Blends well with :
Grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, orange, peppermint, and rosemary.
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5. Recommended Product : Sleep Ease Oil
A wonderful solution to stress and tension! This soothing and very relaxing aromatherapy blend has a mellow, mildly warm, and slightly sweet fragrance with a pleasant bittersweet undertone. It is sure to lull you off to sleep. Try on your temple, put a few drops on a cloth inside your pillow or, enjoy just an aromatic "sniff" during the day for an instant calming stress-reliever!
Contains: Organic Jojoba oil, Grapeseed oil, and a blend of pure essential oils including sweet Marjoram, Hops, Valerian, Chamomile and organic Lavender.
6. Quote of the month
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome." ( Anne Dudley Bradstreet )
All the best,
Liani Widjaja
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