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Refreshing Body Spritzer To uplift your spirits at any time of the day, try this delightful spritzer. 1 tsp cider vinegar 1 drop pure petitgrain essential oil 1 drop pure lemon essential oil 1 drop pure lavender essential oil 50 ml distilled water Put the vinegar into a spray bottle or atomiser, then add the oils and shake well to … Read moreAromatherapy: Petitgrain from Beauty and Home
Petitgrain essential oil is captured by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium var. amara or C. bigaradia), also known as the Seville orange. The blossom of the same tree yields the precious essential oil of neroli, with orange flower water being produced as a by-product of the distillation process. … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Petitgrain
Scientific developments in the last century have led to the production of flawless gems, such as are rarely found in nature. These gems have many commercial uses, for example flawless rubies are used in scientific lasers and diamonds in watches and drills. Some gems, including emeralds, are created using methods that reproduce the natural formation … Read moreCrystal Work: How to use Created Crystals
Regarded as the queen of essential oils, rose is one of the most beautiful to use. Its exquisite floral fragrance is soft yet rich, with subtle undertones of clove and vanilla. The best oil is from Bulgaria, where fresh petals of the damask rose are hand-picked at dawn and steam distilled. To create a single … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Rose Oil
Strawberry Leaf and Rose Skin Tonic If possible gather wild strawberry or blackberry leaves from the hedgerows to make this excellent astringent tonic (or aftershave lotion) for greasy skin. 5g fresh strawberry or blackberry leaves 100ml boiling water 5ml cider vinegar 1 drop pure rose otto essential oil Plastic funnel Put the strawberry or blackberry leaves into a heatproof … Read moreAromatherapy: Rose Otto for Beauty and Home
This revered ‘queen of flowers’ is believed to be one of the earliest flowering plants ever cultivated and is steeped in myth and magic. The rose has inspired poets and artists for centuries as the symbol of love and beauty. Associated with most religions, it appears in the sacred texts of ancient India and China, … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Rose Otto
It is interesting that all the crystals classified as ‘precious’ are also the hardest stones. On the Mohs Scale of hardness diamond has a hardness of 10, ruby and sapphire score 9 and emerald scores 8. Pearl, which has only been classified as a precious stone in recent times, is not a crystal and not … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Precious Stones
You can use the healing aroma of the sandalwood tree to promote feelings of peace and serenity and also to ease various ailments of the digestive system. As it is more expensive than many oils, you are more likely to come across it as joss sticks, incense or in scented candles than as oil, but … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Sandalwood
Woodmint Bath Milk A delightfully refreshing bath to take on a summer’s morning or sultry evening. For best results, the water should be comfortably warm rather than hot. The powdered milk (from health stores) will leave your skin feeling silky smooth. 6 tbsp powdered goat’s milk 2 drops pure sandalwood essential oil 2 drops pure clary sage essential … Read moreAromatherapy: Sandalwood for Beauty and Home
Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a small, tropical evergreen tree with leathery leaves and clusters of tiny purple flowers. The tree is semi-parasitic, its roots penetrating lose of neighbouring plants, especially bamboo and palms. For several years the young tree depends on other plants for nourishment – eventually draining its hosts to death. Native to southern … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Sandalwood