Pin itDuring the Christmas season, peppermint is a scent that often comes to the fore. Peppermint candy canes, peppermint potpourri, peppermint in your hot chocolate! Here’s an unusual little story for you, from the Winter of 2009 What a weekend! We were doing Field Training Exercises with the Civil Air Patrol in Utah this weekend. [...]
Pin itHere’s a neat (short!) video on the effort required to make certain frankincense essential oil is truly fabulous. www.youngliving.org/dianapc
Pin itDid you know… frankincense essential oil comes from trees? Where does that resin come from? How is it harvested? Here’s another little video to help you understand why this resin is so valuable. Don’t forget! YOU can have this precious oil, too! Feel free to visit: www.youngliving.org/dianapc
Pin itDID YOU KNOW… … Mandarin essential oil is extracted by cold compression of the fresh peels of these fruits and contains are alpha thujone, alpha pinene, beta pinene, camphene, citral, citronellal, gamma terpinolene, geranial, geraniol, limonene, linalool, methyl methylanthranilate, myrcene, nerol, sabinene and terpineol. Now what ARE those ingredients? Are they natural? What do [...]
Pin itThere is a myth that tells us why mint has its name. The Greek god Pluto, ruler of the underworld, fell madly in love with a beautiful nymph, Mentha. His jealous wife, Persephone, pounded her into the earth. Pluto then turned poor Mentha into a wonderful healing, fragrant plant that gave him some consolation.
Pin itThe Reference Guide for Essential Oils with Pocket Guide is the ultimate guide to Aromatherapy. Not only will this set be valued today but will become a treasured asset for many years to come. Please check it out at Diffuser World.
Pin itDid you know…? …that Ledum plants helped protect the native people of North america against scurvy for more than 5,000 years? …that Ledum plants are used as a general tonic, to treat a variety of kidney-related problems? …that this strongly aromatic herb is used as a tea by the native folks of Eastern Canada? [...]
Pin itDid you know…? …that you can take an old sponge (or various pieces of old sponges), and put it deep inside one of your outdoor planters–and after you water, it helps to retain moisture and keep your plant happier, longer? It’s true! Children enjoy the herbs-in-a-wine-barrel look as well. A great place to play [...]
Pin itDid you know..? …the lemon tree appears to have its origins in India? …the lemon tree was first cultivated in Italy in the 5th century? …the Romans used the lemon to help cure bad breath? …lemon oil has been used as an insect repellent? …Lemon essential oil is also an effective remedy against gastric [...]
Peppermint may help curb your anger.
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