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Yellow is a cheerful and uplifting colour. It catches the eye easily, being the most reflective of colours, and its all-encompassing quality gives the illusion that it is ever expanding towards the observer. Yellow is the colour of the Sun and, therefore, it is often linked with enlightenment. This is why Buddhists and Hindus wear … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Yellow Crystals
The intensely sweet floral aroma of ylang ylang is regarded as a symbol of love in the Orient, and its name originates from a Malayan work meaning ‘flower of flowers’. Its petals are hand collected in the early morning Sun from high in this tropical tree an are then steam distilled to make an exquisite … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Ylang Ylang
Malaysian Hair Oil Apply before shampooing, for sun-damaged hair and to prevent split ends. Use before swimming to protect hair from chlorine or sea water. The coconut oil melts in contact with the skin. 4 drops pure ylang ylang essential oil 3 tsp coconut oil Stir in ingredients together. Massage into scalp and hair, particularly … Read moreAromatherapy: Ylang ylang for Beauty and Home
In the Malayan language, ylang ylang means ‘flower of flowers’ – and indeed, no tree produces blossoms with a more intensely sweet and flowery fragrance. Ylang ylang (Cananga odorata) is native to south-east Asia, and grows up to 20m tall. The branches are gracefully arched like the weeping willow, and bear glossy oval-shaped leaves and … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Ylang Ylang
Green is the colour of nature, and of the pigment chlorophyll used by plants to promote photosynthesis. Therefore, green crystals have special associations with nature, life and growth. Such beliefs are reflected in the Peruvian legend that the colour of an emerald is ripened from achromatic to its distinctive green by the Sun’s rays. The … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Green Crystals
Bright and cheerful, the delicate, sweet, tangy aroma of mandarin is refreshing and uplifting. Mandarin essential oil, expressed from the peel of mandarin fruit, has a range of gentle therapeutic properties. Its soft citrus scent is mild enough for babies and children and can be used throughout pregnancy. Astringent action Mandarin’s primary action is as … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Mandarin
Sunlight of the Grove Shower Gel 15ml base shower gel 4 drops pure mandarin essential oil 1 drop pure petitgrain essential oil 1 drops pure ylang ylang essential oil Pour onto a sponge and massage over your skin. Sunlight of the Grove Body Lotion 20ml base body lotion or unperfumed lotion 8 drops pure mandarin … Read moreAromatherapy: Mandarin for Beauty and Home
Mandarins have been cultivated in China for centuries. According to some records, the fruit is so named because it was a traditional gift to the Imperial Chinese officials of the same name. Other sources point to a resemblance between the size, colour and shape of the fruit an the trimmings at the top of the … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Mandarin
To the eye, pink is a very gentle, subtle colour and over time it has come to represent positive qualities such as fidelity, friendship, honour unconditional love, romance and tranquillity. Pink crystals inherit these properties and, as such, are stones of serenity and balance, which may be used to bring peace, love and beauty into … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Pink Crystals
Long associations with improving and stimulating the mind and memory, rosemary’s impressive healing qualities make it an excellent tonic for when you’re feeling physically, mentally and emotionally worn out. This aromatic plant has a warm, strong and invigorating scent that can clear your head and improve blood circulation. It has been cultivated for ornamental, medicinal, … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Rosemary