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Feeling Overwhelmed - Turn It Around with Aromatherapy, Part 1

This is the first in a series of aromatherapy articles to help you with OVERWHELM. A condition that is rampant in our world at this time. We are faced with more challenges than ever before in our human history. Getting into a resourceful state by becoming quiet and still is the first step to taking back control of your mind and your life circumstances. In this series of articles I will introduce you to the essential oils I've used for more than 30 years to treat feelings of overwhelm, stress and confusion. As well, I will teach you very simple strategies to quickly and effectively calm your heart, mind and soul. Spikenard (Nardastachus jatamansi) Common name Himalaya Nard, steam distilled...

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Bergamot Properties, Actions & Effects - Emotional Balance

BERGAMOT ( Citrus bergamia ) Chemical class: Ester, Monoterpene, Alcohol Biochemicals & Archetypes: Monoterpenes (the Athlete), Alcohols (the Lovers), Esters (the Transformer), Aldehydes (the Cleaners). Properties, Actions & Effects(based upon its chemical profile/properties Bergamot oil is known to have the following actions & effects). Analgesic - pain relief Antibacterial - inhibits bacterial growth or kills bacteria (strep, staphpyogenic, meningitis) Antidepressant - alleviates or prevents depression, lifts mood, counters melancholia, reduces anxiety Anti-inflammatory - controls, alleviates inflammation resulting from injury or infection Antifungal - destroys or inhibits growth of fungus Anthelmintic - expel parasitic worms Antimicrobial - an agent that resists or destroys pathogenic microbes (virus and bacteria). Antiparasitic - destroys, or inhibits parasites. Antiseptic - prevents, halts infection (mouth throat...

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Mint - Myth of Pluto & Nymph Mintha

Family: Labiatae - mint family crossbreeds abundantly and many varieties can be foundOrigin: Europe and Asia and cultivated in many locations, including: the United States, Japan, Spain, Morocco, England and Brazil.Description: Some varieties may grow to a height of 20-32 inches. Leaves are ovate to lanceolate with purple blossoms growing from the axis of the leaves and from the stem. The mint plant propagates through sending runners and seedlings and grows well in high humidity.Essential Oil: Is clear liquid to slightly yellow and produced by steam distillation from somewhat dry plant matter. Its fragrance is fresh, bright, full bodied and minty. It takes approximately 1,000 pounds of plant matter to yield 1 ounce to 1 pound of pure essential oil....

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