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Sarah Wayt Jasmine Tonic Floral Water For this skin tonic it’s best to use fresh blossoms gathered from the garden or from an indoor, container-grown plant. Although dried flowers (available from herbal suppliers) can be used, the full beauty of the fragrance is lost in the drying process. This floral tonic is excellent for cooling and moisturising … Read moreAromatherapy: Jasmine for Beauty and Home
Jasmine is a semi-evergreen shrub, which can grow up to 10 metres in height. In a cool climate it will shed its leaves once a year. It produces abundant clusters of white, star-shaped flowers whose fragrance intensifies at dusk. The plant is native to China, India and Persia where hundreds of varieties are known. The … Read moreAromatherapy: The Magic of Jasmine
Coral has been popular since Ancient Rome, when twigs of red coral were tied to cradles and coral pendants made for children. It was believed to ward off illness and the Evil Eye, keeping children in good health; this belief persists in some Arab countries and in the Mediterranean, where fresh coral is tied to … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Nature’s Gems
Petitgrain and neroli are both oils yielded by the orange tree. The leaves contain tiny sacs of oil that, steam-distilled, release petitgrain oil, while petals are steam-distilled to give neroli oil. Petitgrain’s haunting fragrance is reminiscent of neroli, but is lighter and more refreshing. The sweet and the creamy The sweet aroma of petitgrain makes … Read moreAromatherapy: Healing with Neroli and Petitgrain
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