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Sarah Wayt Purple is the colour of spiritual development and spiritual love. These relationships naturally connect purple shades to the traits of truth and compassion. In fact, the violet variety of quartz – amethyst – can be used to represent sincerity in energy work or in crystal therapy. Purple inherits these spiritual, psychic and emotional properties from … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Purple Crystals
Chamomile is an indispensable oil for the aromatherapist. Its powerful but gentle healing actions have been used for thousands of years and its sweet, herbaceous aroma is prized for its soothing, balancing and calming effects. It is a perfect partner for lavender and together they are an effective first aid treatment for burns, bruises, stings … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Chamomile Oil
Sleepy Time Wrinkle Oil This will help you have a really good night’s rest, with the added advantage of smoothing out any fine lines while you’re asleep. Don’t expect immediate results – it takes a while to work, but you should notice a positive difference after one month. These soothing oils will also help you … Read moreAromatherapy: Chamomile for Beauty and Home
The type of chamomile most often used in aromatherapy is called Roman chamomile (Anthemis noblis), which is also known as Chamaemelum nobile, or ‘noble chamomile’. The oil’s colour varies from clear to very pale blue. German chamomile (Matricaria recutica) is the other type used in aromatherapy, which has a rich, dark blue to green colour and … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Chamomile
White is known as the colour of purity. It is considered the colour of spirituality and transcendence, of perfection. This is seen when white light is shone through a prism, diffusing into the whole spectrum of the rainbow as it contains all colours within. Therefore, white is also the colour of completion. For all these … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of White Crystals
Marjoram is particularly useful for sports people. Feelings of stiffness and soreness from over-exercise can quickly be relieved with this oil, as can the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Marjoram for Monthlies Marjoram is a valuable aid to women who suffer from menstrual problems. Use the warming action of this oil to calm period pains and … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Marjoram
Beauty Essentials Fragrant Hair Rinse For dark hair use marjoram in the final rinse when you wash it, to help make it strong and healthy. 500ml water 2 drops pure marjoram essential oil. Bring the water and oil to the boil and leave to cool To absorb any excess essential oil that may be floating on the … Read moreAromatherapy: Marjoram for Beauty and Home
There are two types of marjoram essential oil. The one most commonly used in aromatherapy, Origanum marjorana, better known as ‘sweet’ marjoram, is the oil referred to throughout this website. The other essential oil, Origanum vulgare, is more closely related to thyme and oregano, and although sometimes used for aromatherapy, this has different properties and is only … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Marjoram
What is commonly known as jade can actually be one of two minerals, jadite or nephrite. Jade has been used since prehistoric times, when it was made into weapons and tools. Another name for nephrite is ‘kidney stone’, as both jadite and nephrite were traditionally thought to be capable of easing kidney problems. Indeed, the … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Jade
When you begin building up your collection of essential oils, there is no better place to start than with lavender. Its dreamy fragrance has made it a popular perfume for centuries, but this gentle herb also has powerful harmonising properties. The Healing Herb The valuable therapeutic oil produced by lavender flowers can be used to … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Lavender