Healing With the Golden Ray & Inner Child Sacred Activation

After receiving a healing request on Facebook from a friend in reference to a family member with terminal stage four Cancer, I began to wonder how can I assist. The woman requested that I send energy to lessen pain and suffering, but as a healer I thought about the possibilities of healing the Cancer. As a channel I try not to become involved with outcomes or get attached to any expectations. A healing is generally in alignment with the receivers ability to receive. The ability to heal is depending on several things such as perception, beliefs, the path of the soul and what it has agreed to on a Karmic scale. We may hope and pray that our family is delivered from any affliction but often healing isn't just physical. Healing can be the ability to accept, surrender and embrace a lesson or experience. Healing can be self forgiveness, forgiveness of others
and taking responsibility for our thoughts and reactions.

From my studies of the unconscious or subconscious mind we store traumatic events which become buried deep within. These events when recorded hold the energy of sound, smell, ideas, people, places and things.
These traumas are reactivated when similar events, surroundings and people trigger the trauma. The similar circumstances then build on each other to cause mental anguish, stress and physical imbalance. Cancer is thought spiritually to be related to childhood trauma, perhaps an accident or issues with the parents. This loving person who becomes afflicted after suppressing painful emotions is usually triggered by another traumatic event or unhealthy lifestyles. Many are full of joy for life and the Earth and generally buries any bitterness, resentment and feelings attached to the parent or circumstance and never deals with them. Feelings buried alive however never die! If the issues are not triggered to resurface and cause mental discomfort they can manifest as a physical illness.

Please put down your baggage, release and surrender to the Golden Ray of Forgiveness. Allow the sacred energy to balance and clear your chakras while I facilitate the Inner Child Reconnection Activation. The inner child activation assists in the return of youthfulness, innocence and lifeforce taken away when you have a traumatic experiences. The sacred activations take time to integrate. Please drink plenty of water and allow the energy to integrate with grace and ease.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYi_pBOvcqE

jai sat chi anand
Rayna

Akashic Record Meditation & New Moon Manifesting Meditation.

Join me next new moon 6/8/2013 at 7 pm Eastern to about 8 pm for an Akashic Record Meditation & New Moon Manifestation. 

The Akashic Records are the combination of all knowledge; past, present and possible involving the Earth and its Inhabitants (and more). Akasha is said to be a Sanskrit word but one mystic who channel divine information stated that it is "the word", logos or the first divine utterance. It was explained to her that Akasha the primordial sound that moved across the waters when the creator of all that is said "Let Their Be Light". In Sanskrit is is believed to mean "Primordial Substance". Imagine a vibration frequency likened to the greatest musical composition possible  carrying all the notes of everything that is while playing everything that is to be... all at once. I see the Akashic record as has music with an unimaginable amount of instruments, pitches, tones and notes but the listener can only discover as much as their ear is trained to hear. 

Everyone with pure intention should be able to access his or her Akashic records with applied focus, permission from the record keepers and assistance from higher power. Reading the Akashic records would take a very in-tuned person who can hold great focus and as I would like to believe has been ordained by the authority appointed and the higher powers to read them, for others.  I learned about the Akashic records from peers, independent ponders from the internet, and my own innate understanding. A few years ago  I discovered the concept of universal mind and connection to everything when looking a tree stump and then recognizing my finger prints had the same encoding. I did a Google search and came up with Fibonacci's sequence, the Golden ratio and tons of geometric shapes and their representations in nature. My favorite being spirals.

That day of pondering led me and my spiritual discernment to connect shapes, ratios, geometry, quantum physics, vibration, waves, creation and sound to the bibles Genesis where God spoke over the primordial waters "let their be light".  Shortly after that I begin envisioning people as groups in meditation but the groups were in the form of particles. I then began envisioning a light grid connecting all the particles with particles that were the Earth and around the Earth. I though of this as the Universal Mind, Group consciousness of our creation and once the concept was introduced to me I thought of it as the Akashic Records. Everything is everything,  fractals, reflections and movement in cycles, 360 degrees. These cycles led me to Karma and the illusion that keeps us stuck within cycles.

He sent down rains from above in proper quantity

and He brings back to life the dead earth, similarly

ye shall be reborn.

The Koran

Chapter 25, Sura Kakhraf, Meccan Verses 5-10-13

When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philipi,

He asked His disciples saying, “Who do men say that

I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John

the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or

one of the prophets.” And Simon Peter answered and

said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living G-d.”

Matthew 16:13-16

Your eyes saw My substance being yet unformed.

And in Your Book they all were written, the days

fashioned for me when as yet there were none

of them.”

Psalm 139:16

Later I read a very similar concept about my creation theory from a book by Roberta S. Herzog. an Akashic Record reader. Through the writing of Roberta I realized that the Masters and Keepers of Akasha have been introduced to me unexpected in healing and through initiations.  I whole heartily believe that I will be able to read the Akashic Records for others in the future once I am able to simplify my life and allow more inner focus and meditation. I see a trip to Thialand being involved...Anywho 

In this meditation we will begin with a focused prayer for assistance from the creator of all that is and ask for permission to access the Akashic records from the appointed guardians. 

I will perform an empowerment to help open the groups consciousness up to reading the Akashic records (which you will be able to pass to others). A manual will be emailed to you.

We will then do a meditation to raise the group consciousness, a clearing to remove any non beneficial energy and a guided meditation to access our own personal record. It is important that you read the manual or at least below to get an idea of what to expect, questions you should and should not ask and tools to assist.

This is a guided meditations so please expect "an experience" but not a particular one. I facilitate these to get you used to accessing spiritual tools (heart, divine mind, spirit, soul etc) and have you focus on self, inside, healing, creativity, manifestation etc. Rituals are a good psychological habit to develop. The use of symbolism to program your mind can allow for you to shift consciousness with words, colors etc (BELIEVE ME). Advertisors do it to you all day, via rhetoric, visual, olfactory, emotional and any other sensual stimuli.

You can use dates, times, colors, objects, occasions or whatever to stimulate association and trigger certain thoughts. We must practice inside work, everything outside of your eye sockets is a perceived illusion. In general the ability to see is a light show. Now recognize you are seeing the world in the eyes of this society, its truth and creation. These meditative and visual practices allow us to see our world, the real world. Yes I feel all Morpheus now so I will end here...
After our reading we will do a clearing and sharing. We will clear anything that rose up and needs to be addressed, removed and replaced with love.

Next some fun. The New moon is the indication of a new month. You can measure seven day cycles by the moon. So we will use this psychological trigger and any energy around it to equate a new beginning. I want you to think of something you would like to manifest and we are going to do a visualization. It is scientifically proven the mind makes things real to us. From the terror your mind can create from a bug that cannot truly harm you, to the muscles firing off in the body of a runner imagining to run a race in his mind. Your emotions can make you blissful or ill. With these ideas in mind we will begin preparing our minds to manifest a goal.

Under the premise that what ever your focus be you will receive. The Reticular Activating system in your brain that sorts things out and controls sleep state cycles actually can be programmed to assist you. You ever notice as soon as your boy/girlfriend bought that purple Dodge Charger you notice every purple Dodge Charger every where you go. Seemingly there are even more than you remembered in your neighborhood. This is your Reticular activating system and the power of perception. Your brain actually will show you what it is you hold important. The world is gonna keep on spinning but you can create your own world of concerns and your mind will focus on your concerns. Positive or Negative.

So we will choose something that we want to manifest in about 14 days or less. Please be realistic in your mind because if you can not perceive it your not going to manifest it. As you develop control over all levels of your mind you will be able to manifest more miraculous things. The less you involve yourself the better because the Universe and the Creator of All that is has ALL possibilities. However All possibilities will not over ride our free will and mind. Unfortunately!

We will do the guided meditation to visualize, smell, taste and feel what we will manifest then we will release it into the Universe and see what materializes. Remember please do not focus on any expectations during the gestation period. Just focus on using positive creative energy, training your mind and coming together on one accord. Write down what ever negative thoughts come to mind telling you mind to cancel or find all, remove all clear all negative thoughts blocking my manifestation. If you do not get what you want in 14 days check your list do a focus prayer to God or your higher power to remove these from your subconscious mind. Do some yes therapy, or muscle test to see if they are gone. The do the meditation again.

DO NOT interfere with the free will of another person example: I want to have Billy from accounting fall in love with me. That is a no no. What you can ask is for your most compatible soul mate to come to you.
Remember people are complicated and can take more than 14 days as the Universe cannot affect free will, Perhaps your most compatible soul mate is on an Army tour or taking care of his/her sick mom. Be patient with love and know its coming.

It is important that we affirm for these things to manifest for the highest good of all involved. Some of us have poverty thinking programmed within. For instance "never having to work again" perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is lottery but what are the odds. A more realistic perception maybe become disabled and get a check. So it is important that we affirm that it manifest for the highest good of all involved.

Last we will ground, center and chat. <3 I will see you on the new moon. Any questions, concerns email me or FB message me. guruwannab@gmail.com
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I will be accepting donations for this event but they are not required.
Donate via Paypal.  The suggested amount $ 1-5 depending on what you feel the value is for your personal development and my time. But of course if you do not have it to give, pay it forward in a random act of kindness or some groovy love energy to me lol.

Akashic Record Crash Course 

from the manual I believe by Stephen Lovering

There are many ways to access the Akashic Records.

Certain people go into subconscious states to read the records,

such as the late American mystic Edgar Cayce.

Mr. Cayce did his readings while in a sleep state, or trance.

Other ways that an individual can gain access to their records is

by any of the following:

Meditation

Creative Visualization

Past Life Regression

Dreamweaving

Where are the Records Found?

Some believe the Akashic Records are found between the astral

plain and the mental plane. From these planes, the records permeate through all the dimensional

realities or levels within the universe. Some people say they are in the forth dimension (seperate from a plane)The Akashic records incorporate both the personal and the transpersonal of all manifestations including angelic energies. They are existing at a much higher vibration than the Collective Unconscious

(which permeates through the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

planes of the 7 Astral Planes model )

They exist at a much higher vibration than the Cosmic Mind

(which permeates through the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th levels of the

Astral Planes model ).

The Akashic Records exist so that we might share our individual

journey here in this dimensional reality with one another.

In the Akashic Records - we are all ONE .

What are the Benefits of an Akashic Reading?

Curiosity

Seeking the Truth

You want to know who you are

You want to know where you have lived in the past

You want to know the impact of past lives upon you today

You want to know about future experiences

You want to receive valuable guidance on how to works through present pattern,

challenges, or issues

You want to make a career change or life transition

You are searching for clarity in a relationship

You are looking for spiritual guidance

Looking for answers for specific physical, mental, and/or emotional problems

What is my soul purpose?

What is the Goal of reading the Akashic Records?

The goal of reading the Akashic Records is to provide valuable

information to assist you in having a better life.

This information can help assist you in living a better and

happier life right now.

This information can help enhance your personal development,

as well as, your spiritual.

An Akashic reading can bring the guidance you need in your life to work through

present problems, it can allow people the opportunities they need for growth,

direction, creativity, and joy, and an Akashic reading can bring peace and

understanding to current day illnesses, grief, and suffering.

An Akashic reading can help you sort out difficult or major life transitions. It can bring

clarity to your thought processes or help you to see the problem from an angle you

have not considered.

When you access the records, you will normally see those event

with the greatest amount of energy around them.

These are the things that will want to be addressed first.

You will to select and then, tune into, the first thought that comes through,

and work with it and watch it unfold.

Spend time after a session to integrate the information you received.

Journaling

Journaling is one of the most helpful tools to use while

accessing the Akashic Records.

After each session, quickly jot down all the things you remember,

take note of the words, the symbols, the colors, the smells,

and even the tastes that you can remember of your session.

This may prove invaluable in the future as things begin to unfold.

You will then have a quick reference guide of your

experiences.

Journaling can also help to clarify the answers that you receive

to specific questions.

Before your next Akashic reading session, jot down a question

at the top of your journal.

Sit in your meditation

Access the Records

Ask the question

Write down the answer

Give gratitude

Review your notes after the session

Some journaling Questions

What is my Soul’s Purpose?

Why am I always ill?

Who am I?

Am I on the right path?

Am I in the right vocation?

Am I in the right relationship?

What is my purpose on Earth at this time?

Why can’t I heal?

What is physically wrong with me?

What emotional scars am I carrying around?

What Karmic debts do I need to pay?

Where will I find happiness?

Will I ever find true love?

What NOT to expect an Akashic Records Reading

The Future

(We can all change, and when we do, the future changes)

Cures

(Cures can be partial or do more harm than good. Seek out the

cause of illnesses. Sometimes, the illness is what leads us out

into the world as a seeker.)

Medical Diagnosis

(No one is allowed to give a medical diagnosis unless they are a

trained and licensed medical doctor ).

Relationship Issues

(No one should encourage same sex relationships, divorces,

having affairs, etc. Leave these decisions to the client ).

Co-Dependency

(Do not encourage clients to so depend upon you that they can

no longer make any decisions for their lives on their own. This

is very greedy and will lead to karmic debts).

Rayna Howe

Holistic Health Consultant
LMT, USUI Reiki Master
Registered Karuna Reiki Master ®

Certified Theta Healing Practitioner ®

Certified Sacred Energy Practitioner

www.seatofthemoon.tk

guruwannab@gmail.com

Polyamory, or "Open Sexual Relationships" What Say You and Why? Revised from Valentines Day 2011

POLYAMORY (Webster) "Open relationships" Multiple Partners...

My reasoning or choice to discuss has nothing to do with religious significance but more so human rights, insight, social, psychological reasoning and a respect of free will and choice. REALITY vs PERCEPTION.
My moon sister touched on this last year and I want to revisit as to see just what people have to say. I do not want to hear the traditional response or the most accepted logic. Please open your mind. I do not need you to agree but if your against it come with something other than personal or religious values. Is it acceptable for one sex over the other, why or why not? Questions compel self exploration and self exploration in sexuality is a pathway to identifying your true nature and desires instead of adopting your cultures. It is very important to know where your beliefs stem from and if they are even YOURS or impressions from outsiders.

Do I support it? Hmmm when my friends ask me about their personal feelings and actions and how they choose to express emotions... I often validate ALL feelings. I believe we have a right to feel anyway we wan as long it is conducive to our goals and desires in the end. One should live according to what makes one comfortable causing minimal conflict. If this is done without offense and with integrity and does not cause you any negativity then do it! I have to respect choice, call me a liberal but natural laws always have cause and effect and if the effects are desired how can I tell you how to live? 

Polyamory: the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time. I already touched on romance which is basically a legendary or novel illusion. So polyamory would basically mean multiple sex partners in a relationship. 

Definition of RELATIONSHIP1 : the state of being related or interrelated 2 : the relation connecting or binding participants in a relationship: as a : kinship b : a specific instance or type of kinship3 a : a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings b : a romantic or passionate attachment.

We have already visited romance in the previous post, its imaginary.

Definition of ROMANTIC 1: consisting of or resembling a romance2: having no basis in fact : imaginary3: : impractical in conception or plan : visionary

Polyandry can also be open relationship between more than a couple, a group open relationship...

In a relationship what is most important to you, truth or rules, who chooses the boundaries society or mates? Are we getting what we want (BETTER YET NEED) in the relationship?  Are we sacrificing self to appease another? What should you be willing to negotiate, settle for or compromise to have a successful relationship without loosing yourself? Can you be yourself and experience the ONENESS a divine union is supposed to bring? Is marriage a contractual business agreement, a divine union, both and if so how does polyamory fit into that? What is your view on the practicalities of relationships as far as goals and lively hood or is it all romance or sex? Just how important is sex hehehe I've seen it ruin business relationships, investments and other well thought out plans in an impulse. Perhaps it should be considered seriously.
Time to be real and stop hiding behind the value systems our religions and society has placed on us. You have to live with your decisions and God knows your heart. Why fool yourself? 

Exerts from Psychology today article.

***"We're always looking for ways to solve or avoid problems. So it's probably inevitable that some people will come to polyamory hoping that polyamory will allow them to avoid dealing with problematic personal issues or that it will solve problems in an existing relationship, but if this works at all it's usually a temporary fix. In a few cases, however, polyamory does allow people to create healthy and functional relationships they probably could not have managed otherwise."***

So above they are saying seems polyamory can be a way to deal with or mask the anxieties of a monogamous relationship by creating boundaries and rules that are acceptable to you and your MATES. I believe in freedom and the pursuit of happiness. As long as your intent is not to misuse another, you act with honesty and integrity and without double standards I don't see why this can't logically work if everyone's EMOTIONALLY equipped to handle it. Also many people stay in a monogamous relationship in eyes view while the only monogamy is going on is with the assets.

***"Some want a stable and nurturing environment in which to raise their children. Some use polyamory to mask or excuse addictions to sex, work, or drama while others seek utopian or spiritual rewards or want to take a stand for cultural change. Others are simply doing what's fun and what comes naturally for them or are rebelling against religious prohibitions or family expectations. Some use polyamory as a weapon in a power struggle or to punish a controlling partner. Some want to keep their erotic life alive and vital while in long term committed relationships or to fulfill sexual or emotional desires they can't meet with only one person or with their existing partner. Some are trying to make up for developmental gaps or to balance unequal sex drives. Some people do not start out consciously choosing polyamory at all, but find that polyamory has chosen them."***

What about addictions and behaviors that abuse polyamory? Would this be evident in the persons behavior such as denial, lying to other partners creating the illusion of something that does not exist to control another person. I think honesty is best. These behaviors or desired practices should be addressed prior to marriage. Thats why knowledge of self is so important (aside from this issue).
Sometimes we do not realize why we have certain behaviors but being honest with your partners may open the floor to questions that allow self growth and relationship growth. Being compassionate and honest with someone (the golden rule) often opens a door for self discovery and understanding within as well as trust and communication in the relationship.

Free will is a B&%$# when you want someone all to yourself but when you truly love someone you want what is best for them. Many times we have this type of relationship anyway without knowing. When the romantic illusion is whisked away and you find you are not someones everything it can be traumatic  Why would you want such a burden anyway?  Heck I am still working on being a rock to myself and my kids and letting God be my everything.

***"Ester Perel, author of Mating in Captivity, wisely advises that "The presence of the third is a fact of life; how we deal with it is up to us. We can approach it with fear, avoidance, and moral outrage; or we can bring to it a robust curiosity and a sense of intrigue ... Acknowledging the third has to do with validating the erotic separateness of your partner. It follows that our partner's sexuality does not belong to us. It isn't just for and about us, and we should not assume that it rightfully falls within our jurisdiction. It doesn't."***

What say you?

Love Without LimitsReports from the relationship frontierby Deborah Anapol, Ph.D.http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/love-without-limits/201008/why-do-people-choose-polyamory

Rayna Howe

347-641-WELL (9355)
Holistic Health Consultant
LMT, USUI Reiki Master
Registered Karuna Reiki Master ®
Certified Theta Healing Practitioner ®
Certified Sacred Energy Practitioner
www.seatofthemoon.tk
guruwannab@gmail.com

Divination a Sin or Priestly Duties? Revised from 11/2010

Now a little side note for those running in fear. Yes I believe in the true and living Most High Creator of All that is. I am an interfaith Minister who was raised with the Aramaic Henrew Scriptures Torah, Tanahk, Holy Bible.  I am empowered by "his" presence in my life and her "Shekinah."  Any way..... you may be thinking Divination is of false prophets (Deu 18:10, Deu 18:14; Mic 3:6, Mic 3:7, Mic 3:11), of necromancers (Sa1 28:8), of the Philistine priests and diviners (Sa1 6:2), of Balaam (Jos 13:22). Three kinds of divination are mentioned in Eze 21:21, by arrows, consulting with images (the teraphim), and by examining the entrails of animals sacrificed. EEEWWW


Me I use focused prayer and ask questions to the creator of all that is, or I use tools to read energy waves and conscious thoughts (forms) in and around you like tarot cards, a pendulum, writing answers on card boards, turning pages in holy books and inspirational works. Anything can be a medium for energy. I also read symbolism in dreams. How ever I do not believe in a set future, only possibilities which shift with choice.

Anyway where did it go wrong...

The practice of this art seems to have been encouraged in ancient Egypt and many other ancient civilizations. But for this argument we are using the bible. Diviners also abounded among the aborigines of Canaan and the Philistines (Isa 2:6; 1 Sam. 28). At a later period multitudes of magicians poured from Chaldea and Arabia into the land of Israel, and pursued their occupations (Isa 8:19; Kg2 21:6; Ch2 33:6). This superstition widely spread, and in the time of the apostles there were "vagabond Jews, exorcists" (Act 19:13), and men like Simon Magus (Act 8:9), Bar-Jesus (Act 13:6, Act 13:8), and other jugglers and impostors (Act 19:19; Ti2 3:13). Every species and degree of this superstition was strictly forbidden by the law of Moses (Exo 22:18; Lev 19:26, Lev 19:31; Lev 20:27; Deu 18:10, Deu 18:11).

But beyond these various forms of superstition, there are instances of divination on record in the Scriptures by which God was pleased to make known his will. (1.) There was divination by lot, by which, when resorted to in matters of moment, and with solemnity, God intimated his will (Jos 7:13). The land of Canaan was divided by lot (Num 26:55, Num 26:56); Achan's guilt was detected (Jos 7:16), Saul was elected king (Sa1 10:20, Sa1 10:21), and Matthias chosen to the apostleship, by the solemn lot (Act 1:26). It was thus also that the scape-goat was determined (Lev 16:8). (2.) There was divination by dreams (Gen 20:6; Deu 13:1, Deu 13:3; Jdg 7:13, Jdg 7:15; Mat 1:20; Mat 2:12, Mat 2:13, Mat 2:19, Mat 2:22). This is illustrated in the history of Joseph (Gen 41:25) and of Daniel (Dan 2:27; Dan 4:19). (3.) By divine appointment there was also divination by the Urim and Thummim (Num 27:21), and by the ephod. (4.) God was pleased sometimes to vouch safe direct vocal communications to men (Deu 34:10; Exo 3:4; Exo 4:3; Deu 4:14, Deu 4:15; Kg1 19:12). He also communed with men from above the mercy-seat (Exo 25:22), and at the door of the tabernacle (Exo 29:42, Exo 29:43). (5.) Through his prophets God revealed himself, and gave intimations of his will (Kg2 13:17; Jer 51:63, Jer 51:64).

Sooo in close if you are of God then you can divine hehe. No actually the laws were written for a big flock of idolaters who did not really "know" the Most High Creator of All.  (The one of Abraham at least represented in these scriptures). So contacting dead spirits to find out the future is a no no.  I mean dead guys do not have an advantage over you, except perception of reality. You have access to everything from here using your insides...
If you have a relationship with the most High why work a middle man any ways. 

Asking assistance from your favorite idol or depiction of God or another God , not cool!  I'm an interfaith Minister now so I am not against anyone's beliefs or God. BUT I DO BELIEVE THERE IS ONLY ONE CREATOR WITH MANY INTERPRETATIONS.
Lets just look at the word God because I believe I Am God of sorts and so do many. God can rule over a reality, not always mean the existence and creator of all that is...
When we are dealing with absolute truth and holder of all possibilities, creation and existence out of human perception it is important to consider ALL that and not an aspect or an equal to ones self aka idols or depictions. You are the supreme ruler of your reality (not the existence.. (hehe maybe when you grow up) so do not go outside of yourself to another except the ALL mighty creator of ALL.

Using animal guts is not a favorite, PETA would be mad. So yes I can live with that Biblical command. So "my" conviction says some cards with symbols of life and a prayer to the All existence and absolute truth of all things possible for guidance should be fine. Any true diviner KNOWS you cannot tell the future because FREE WILL forbids this, how can I tell the future if NOW you can change your mind?  How can I tell the future if everything is streaming NOW in unison (whole other study). How does one know he/she is of God ???, well I KNOW by the fruits of the spirit!: 1 Cor 13,Phillipians 4:8, (the church should)-----> Colossians 3:12-16. Any questions?  


Rayna Howe347-641-WELL (9355)
Holistic Health Consultant
LMT, USUI Reiki Master
Registered Karuna Reiki Master ®
Certified Theta Healing Practitioner ®
Certified Sacred Energy Practitioner
www.seatofthemoon.tk
guruwannab@gmail.com

 <3 LOVE

Rayna Howe



Golden Ray an Excerpt from " A time for Transformation by "Dianna Cooper"

I will be facilitating the Golden Ray Empowerment in a Group Activation / Meditation on Sunday, 5/5/2013 from 7 pm to 8 pm Eastern time. This event is a gift. The activation takes about 15 to 30 minutes which will be from 7:30 to 8 pm Eastern Time. The opening will be a prayer to the Most High Creator of All that is to bless us and assist us. Next a clearing to release beliefs, emotions and blockages surrounding our ability to forgive and receive forgiveness. The Golden Ray Empowerment was introduced by Ole Gabrielsen to assist in healing and releasing negative energy mostly associated with forgiveness. Ole created a very short and to the point manual to assist in using the energy, affirmations and exercises in forgiveness. The excerpt at the very bottom is from Dianna Coopers book is also included in the manual.

contact me @ guruwannab@gmail.com

The Golden Ray is a transmuting energy used for releasing harmful blockages in the form of emotional turmoil, stagnating beliefs and pain associated with holding on to persons, situations and circumstances that have caused harmed knowingly or unknowingly. If these harmful emotions and beliefs are held and revisited they allow us to re-experience the associated trauma and stress in the now and become obstacles of personal growth and development, keeping us from moving forward or ascending. 

Forgiveness is key in anchoring love and compassion for your self and others in our hearts. Holding onto guilt, anger or other volatile emotions by carrying the responsibility for an action that cannot be changed or replaced is dangerous to you and all parties involved and serves no purpose in the solution or resolution. The Golden Ray can help by bringing in the vibration of the creators love and wisdom which once embraced transmutes the negative energy and releases you and all parties involved from that painful circumstance. You can then move forward and heal without revisiting the trauma locked in that specific situation. All it takes is your willingness to let go and forgive. By releasing and forgiving it will become a memory instead of a moment in time holding part of your power. 

Experience the freedom of forgiveness with me Sunday 5/5/2013 at 7 pm Eastern. If you cannot make the teleconference please email me and I will prepare the empowerment for you to receive when you are ready. I can send you instructions on how to receive this if you are not familiar with distant attunements with no time intention. This is a gift but donations are welcomed. Offering/Donations Here

Please contact me no later than 7 pm 5/4/2013 to assure the empowerment and place in the group healing. Knowing who you are allows me to personally intend to connect to you to assist in the clearing and healing session prior to the event.

There are many schools of thought and channeled information about the Rays and Ray energy. Color is a human concept and unique to the human and animal kingdom experience in reading energy waves and light. Some people believe the Rays to be light. There were 7 rays initially channeled  but as the ages changed and the planet evolved other Rays were discovered and channeled by those working to facilitate the healing of the planet. Currently there are teachings of 7 to 12 Rays that I am aware of.  The very idea of a color and the spectrum's that exist within each base color in itself would say other wise. Red for instance has a spectrum of its own with many shades of red. So whether 7 or 7 million rays it is the intention to invoke the frequency of energy that we understand as Gold, to transmute and heal. 




Golden Ray by Dianna Cooper

Everything we send out comes back to us. Sometimes it takes a long time to come back – maybe a lifetime or more.

One of the reasons it takes so long is this. If we send out anger, for example, the other person may absorb it like a sponge. A sponge will soak up poison and won’t release it until it is squeezed. By Spiritual Law the poison will then be returned to its original owner.

If we refuse to accept the anger or soak up the poison, it returns immediately back to the person who sent it.

Psychic protection
I was told this story by a friend. Her friend Clementine was living in a beautiful cottage in a small village. One day there was a knock on the door and a lady who had just moved into a house on the outskirts of the village stood there. Without preamble, she declared that she wanted to buy Clementine’s cottage and asked her how much she would sell for.

Clementine was considerably taken aback and replied that her house was not for sale. She was adamant and the new villager left, muttering darkly.

Clementine felt uneasy. Her unease turned to concern and then to alarm as strange, nasty things started happening to and around her. She told a friend about her concerns and suspicions. Her friend took her to see an elderly psychic. This old man listened to Clementine’s story gravely. Then he advised her to imagine herself holding a mirror up between herself and her possible enemy.

He explained that if the lady was sending Clementine destructive thoughts, Clementine would no longer absorb them, so allowing them to create havoc in her life. Instead the destructive thoughts would bounce off the mirror straight back to whoever sent them.

If the villager was not sending her destructive energy, then of course nothing would happen. Clementine did exactly as she had been instructed and was shocked when less than a week later, the villager’s house caught fire and burnt to the ground. She felt awed and somewhat guilty. In fact there was no need to feel guilt. The Law says, As you sow shall you reap. Her positive intervention had merely speeded up the process of karma.

To visualize holding up a mirror to bounce thoughts back to their owner is a very powerful technique.

A more spiritual method
There is, however, a more spiritual and equally effective way of handling negative thoughts sent to us. Just imagine your heart centre wide open so that the Love and Wisdom of the Universe is able to flow into you and all around you, cocooning you in golden energy. This golden energy of Love and Wisdom is the most powerful energy of all.

When the dark thought forms come towards us, we can dissolve them in the golden light and ask that golden balls of Love and Wisdom be directed back to the sender instead.

This makes us feel good; the person who has sent out destruction and received back love, feels good and his or her karma is transmuted by our love.

By this method the vast cloud of collective karma in the Universe can be dissolved.

If Clementine had put her heart into this technique, instead of merely protecting herself, the villager would have felt better. Her house would not have burnt down and there would have been more love in the Universe.

Remember: there is nothing to fear but fear itself.

The golden ray is very special and very powerful. It contains the essence of Universal energy, love and wisdom. It also has a gentleness about it which can be felt but which is difficult to explain. It is the colour ray most often used when we are musing and available to higher awareness.

Making space for the golden ray
Whenever I talk about the golden energy someone invariably shares an experience they have had.

Jenny told me of her great dilemma. She didn't know if she loved her boyfriend enough to marry him. What if it was wrong and she was making a ghastly error? She churned the problem over and over for days and weeks.

Then one day she was sitting on a train and her mind became lulled. It is at these moments that we are receptive. Suddenly a golden light filled her heart and she knew that her boyfriend was the right person.

This is why it is so important to find our inner stillness. It is into this stillness, this silence within, that the Deep Wisdom can enter.

Many people find that they can make a deeper connection with this inner silence when they are out in nature. Nature doesn't judge like people do. When we are with people our defences are up. And when we feel safe in the non-judgement of nature, then we can relax and hear the wisdom of our inner silence.

If we can't physically be out in nature it helps tremendously to imagine ourselves in a place of beauty and serenity.

Peter had had arthritis in his right knee for years. His job entailed bending and kneeling and his knee was painful and stiff. A doctor told him that he'd just have to take painkillers every day for the rest of his life. He believed this and kept going on aspirin.

Then he went on a weekend workshop where he got in touch with the anger he repressed about his father. During the weekend, he beat the anger out into a cushion, he shouted and he expressed all the emotions towards him that he'd never dared express in life. Next day he lay in bed and a gold light came into his leg and up his body. It entered his knee and healed it completely of arthritis. He hasn't had a twinge since.

We don’t have to wait for the golden ray to come to us. We can open ourselves up to the energy by intent or visualisation and radiate it to do its magic.

It really works
Anita had been to one of my workshops where we talked about the golden ray of energy. She thought it was decidedly suspect and probably only worked for suggestible people – and, she persuaded herself, she was down to earth and pragmatic.

Some time later she had to go to a social event. Her ex-husband was to be there, as well as a couple who had been friends of both of theirs. However, when she had left her husband, this couple had sided with him. They supported him, visited him and refused to acknowledge Anita at all when they met.

The social event appeared a gloomy prospect but suddenly Anita remembered the golden energy. She opened her heart centre and visualised golden light flooding her body and creating a golden aura around her. She imagined herself protected by this and full of love. Then she set off to the social event, determined to be warm, friendly and golden.

She mixed with people she knew and didn’t find herself in the company of her two ex-friends, but just kept herself golden and radiating love. Later in the evening, separately, the husband and wife came over to her and spoke civilly to her. They each said they were sorry they’d been unkind and judgemental. They would like to be friends again.

Anita was delighted and amazed. Her intellectual mind had difficulty in accepting the power of the golden vibration of love, but now that she had experienced it working, she said she would never doubt it again. Golden energy raises the consciousness of sender and receiver. It creates miracles. When we focus on the best in others, astonishing things happen.

We are as powerful as that
Phillipa phoned me in despair one morning. Her teenage daughter was being rude and difficult. She was incredibly untidy and refusing to do anything to help at home. Phillipa was a single parent and had struggled to bring Ann up. She worked tremendously hard to pay her mortgage and support the two of them, so she had little time for social life. Not surprisingly her relationships with men were unsatisfactory. And she had no time or energy for her daughter.

I knew that Phillipa was getting no emotional nourishment herself, so how could she possibly nourish her daughter? Instead she bombarded Ann with resentful thoughts and unspoken demands. Ann picked these up, put up her defences and attacked her mother where it hurt, by being rude and difficult, untidy and unhelpful. Hence the telephone cry for help that morning.

The one thing that Phillipa could change and change quickly was her thought pattern towards Ann. I suggested that she set aside two twenty minute periods that day to focus on Ann with love. In that time she was to think about all the good things they'd done together, to remember all the nice qualities she had and then to hold her in golden light. Phillipa promised to do so.

She phoned me next day in a state of excitement and shock. She did exactly as I suggested during that day. When she arrived home she found that Ann had cleaned the kitchen and cooked her mother a special meal.

When Phillipa raised her consciousness and radiated the golden energy of love to her daughter, Ann had felt it and responded to it with love.

We are as powerful as that. Love is as powerful as that. We can light up the good in others as easily as that. We can light up ourselves as quickly as that.

We think it is such hard work to clear out the darkness within us. It takes but a moment to switch on the light.

From A Time for Transformation, copyright 1992 by Diana Cooper, published by Judy Piatkus (Publishers) Ltd

Rayna Howe aka Brite Moon

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Wonders of Being , quotes from wonderful minds

People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the seas, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering. --Augustine

Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees, takes off his shoes - The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries. --Elizabeth Barrett Browning

He is short-sighted who looks only on the path he treads and the wall on which he leans. --Kahlil Kibran

When we understand the outside of things, we think we have them. Yet the Lord puts his things in sub defined, suggestive shapes, yielding no satisfactory meaning to the mere intellect, but unfolding themselves to the conscience and heart. 
-- George MacDonald

Wonder, rather than doubt, is the root of knowledge. --Abraham Joshua Heschel

If your heart is straight with God, then every creature will be to you a mirror of life and a book of holy doctrine. No creature is so little or so mean as not to show forth and represent the goodness of God. –Thomas A'Kempis

I am often asked if I am not lonely on my solitary excursions. It seems so self-evident that one cannot be lonesome where everything is wild and beautiful and busy and steeped with God that the question is hard to answer.--John Muir

People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child -- our own two eyes. All is a miracle.--Thich Nhat Hanh:

Nothing is interesting, if you're not interested. --Helen MacInnes

Be careful how you interpret the world: It is like that.—Erich Heller

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
-- Eden Phillpotts

"Mind, Body & Spiritual Health Series" #12 " Foods to Boost Metabolism"

I decided not to write about the Zero calorie foods as I do not have my original material from school and the internet references seem to have foods that were not on my list that I KNOW are full of carbohydrates and sugars and could not possibly be zero or negative calories. 

So here is a temporary fix in order to actually have permanent change we have to take advantage of this metabolic boost of energy and ad exercise. if you starve yourself your body usually gets smart enough to slow down your metabolism to burn calories slower. You usually crash from starvation and binge (especially women) and me lol. Eating these foods 5-6 times a day will work it did for me when I was pregnant with gestational diabetes, but only short term as far as weight loss how ever it will give you energy. 

Here is a list of 10 healthy snack foods that are full of nutrition and metabolism boosting power. And the best part is they all taste really good.

Drink plenty of water
Green Tea
Apples and pears
Oatmeal
Broccoli
Low-Fat Yogurt (plain the kind with fruit is full of sugar ad your own)
Grapefruit
Hot Peppers
Lean Beef, Chicken, and Turkey
Salmon, Tuna, and Sardines
Soup (home made not full of sodium)


Eat oatmeal every day for breakfast
have a protein with a veggie (carbohydrate) 3-5 times a day eat soup with every meal
and drink 10 glasses of water all before 1pm don't ask me why just do it! LOL

Rayna Howe

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Holistic Health Consultant
LMT, USUI Reiki Master
Registered Karuna Reiki Master ®
Certified Theta Healing Practitioner ®
Certified Sacred Energy Practitioner
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"Mind, Body & Spiritual Health Series" #11 "Maintaining the Goddess Hips" 2006

This is an old post I wrote on another message board 12/2006 enjoy.
Who is the Goddess? She is the Earth Mother created to bring forth life. Eve or Chawwah, or maybe Gaia... I am one... you are also my beloved sister.

Here are depictions of the Mother who was once high esteemed in a many of lands. She was sensual because she felt it, she embodied life, nature and wisdom because she lived it.

I think you get the point. Our body was created to support life. When we go through puberty we process hormones whose sole purpose is to create a reproductive support system. Breast to provide milk, hips to support the life centered between them and so on. A female has many more fat cells than men due to this. This was celebrated amongst the ancients as depicted in these statues of deities and mother goddesses. Some where along the path at least through the Western Hemisphere we have created a new Goddess icon or personification, Barbie if I may. She is athletic, muscular and very toned with packs of abdominal muscles strangling her uterus!!
Please don't get it twisted. We definitely need our form in good health. But we need not fight our natural God given forms to fit into a man made box.
Due to imbalanced diet, intake of additional man made hormones in our food and medications, raised stress levels and stress hormones.... "The Goddess" figure is taken way out of proportion. The extra puckers weigh heavy on our emotional bodies as well as the physical adding to stress on our hearts and our bones.

Here are some tips to help maintain blood sugar, reduce fluid build up around the mid section and all around bloat in the abdominal area.

1) Please intake at least 1200 mg of CALCIUM with at least 400 mg of VITAMIN D (which helps calcium synthesize) daily. Preferably in the morning and before bed. I find most minerals synthesisze better at night.

2) Add FIBER to your diet. Munch on a hand full of nuts or seeds raw or roasted dry, unsalted. Have some fresh fruits and veggies. Heck get like grandma and take a whole food fiber pill or add wheat germ, bran or other fiber to your cereal in the morning. This will help flush that area around the waist.

3) Drink more than 4 glasses of water before 1pm. (8 a day if you can ) This habit is beneficial psychologically and physically. Try to drink water at room temperature. I keep mines in the trunk of the car.

4) Add fish oils or OMEGA 3's & 6's (like flax seeds) to your diet. Omega helps regulate blood sugars, and supports cell growth and a healthy heart. Balanced blood sugars can prohibit unhealthy cravings for carbohydrates. BREAD (my enemy)

5) Add CINNAMON to your tea's and toast. Cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar and may be an aphrodisiac for some folks.

6) Take a walk, it is mentally, physically and emotionally theraputic. It is a get away, provides time to think or let your mind wander, gets your circulation going and if you can do it on a sunny day it can activiate neurotransmitters(dopamine, serotonin natures happy brain chemicals) and create an all around good feeling. Take the scenic route, fresh air and sweet scents will make it all the more better.

7) Be consistent in everything you do and do what makes you feel good ALL THE TIME, LONG TERM. Dance, breath and think to life. "L'chaim" as my sister Truth Be Told would say!

Love the Goddess and embrace your natural self.
Love, Love & More Love
Rayna aka Zakiah Levanah the Brite Moon



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Rayna Howe

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Certified Theta Healing Practitioner ®
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"Mind, Body & Spiritual Health Series" #10 "Properties of Essential Oils"

This is a long one I got tired and didn't post all the medicinal properties for some flowery herbs and 
fruits if you want them look the up hehehee... The herbs are in alphabetical order at the bottom. 
Remember I am a consultant and this is for self education and entertainment because I am not a medical doctor. So here in America most of this information has not been regulated, approved and tested by the FDA, so it is only for informational purposes. That's my disclaimer yall lol. 
Herbs are "known" to have medicinal properties. There are scientific studies done in lots of other countries to support the hows and why's. However I just cannot take lightly, ancient traditions passed on for generations that believe these remedies to work. 


Anyhow I am going to talk about the properties of essential oils. How they stimulate via the olfactory nerve (nose and smell) but I won't go into an explanation of how they work when taken internally (through your pores or orally). I will assume where applicable you can relate this to digestion and how food is changed to energy, same concept if you understood anatomy & physiology lol.


Make sure you get high quality essential oils and read the directions. Read some books, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE THEM ORALLY. Some folks mix things that are not favorable for eating and some extracts from plants are no longer edible in the extracted form. Remember every thing is chemical, even plants and they change there effects when vaporized, burnt, dried or alive. You can also use Hydrosols also, which are the extracts contained in the water of a distilled plant. Its kind of like steaming and collecting the steam in a separate pot to extract properties. Essential oil extracts are volatile (evaporate quick) and are extracted in a more complicated way. You can buy a distiller (I had a little table top one) or if your smart and inclined in that manner you can create a distiller. The properties in Hydrosols are weaker but you can make perfumes and bath waters and drink them, its really cool.


My points of reference come from my course material from Australasian College of Health Science, 2 books in my library and things I have read when frequenting the health food stores and metaphysical shops in my travels. "375 Essential Oils & Hydrosols" by Jeanne Rose then I have a book that is as old as me lol "The Art of Aromatherapy" Robert B Tisserand. Some people have a hard time reading things like this in reference form. I recommend you identify with a culture you respect or admire (if your not American maybe your own). There are books on African Holistic health and Aromatherapy, Indian, Native America, Egyptian, Eastern as well as Western and I'm sure everyone else I left out that I have not been inclined to study. Pick a flavor and learn. Essential oils and plants have a sort of spirit or vibration like everything else so they have esoteric denotations as well but I won't go there with yall lol. You can assume that the properties are the same or similar for the dry herb or spice.



Understanding mental stimulation by smell.
What is Aromatherapy & How it Works

People respond to the sense of smell on an emotional level more strongly than any other sense. For example, a single aroma can trigger a whole string of forgotten memories. The area of the brain associated with smell is the same area as that associated with memory. The olfactory nerves are located within the nasal cavity and respond to particular aromas. They send the information to the part of the brain where memory and emotions lie. This area connects with another part of the brain (hypothalamus and pituitary gland) which governs our hormonal systems. These aromas trigger a variety of chemical actions within the body, including the release of specific chemicals. Enkephalin reduces pain and creates a feeling of well-being. Endorphins also reduce pain and induce sexual feelings. Serotonin helps relax and calm. Because the olfactory nerves are a direct extension of the brain's limbic system, reaction to smell is relayed immediately.
http://www.deancoleman.com/aromatherapy.htm
This site also has an essential oil dictionary
http://www.deancoleman.com/essentialref.htm

The list is in Alphabetical order and is formatted as:
Plant Name (Botanical Name)
Geographical Source
Description and Usage Information.
Usage Warning: If applicable.
Common Sense Warning: Always follow usage warnings
Medicinal Properties
*some medicinal properties are from The Encyclopedia of spice @
http://www.theepicentre.com


Allspice Berry (Pimenta officinalis)
Jamaica
Excellent for baking. It's fragrance provides a spicy scent in potpourris.
The oil is also used to flavor beverages, candy, condiments and baked goods.
Aromatherapy: warming, cheering, sense enhancing.
Usage Warning: Avoid use in Sun.
Attributed Medicinal Properties
*Medicinal properties:
Because of its eugenol content, allspice has attributes similar to clove. It is a digestive and carminative. The oil is classed as rubefacient, meaning that it irritates the skin and expands the blood vessels, increasing the flow of blood to make the skin feel warmer. The tannins in allspice provide a mild anesthetic that, with its warming effect, make it a popular home remedy for arthritis and sore muscles, used either as a poultice or in hot baths.

Almond, Bitter (Prunus armeniaca)
United States
The source of natural cherry and amaretto flavors. Almond Bitter is the most
potent of all flavors; use one drop per pint.
Aromatherapy: strengthening, sense enhancing.
Usage Warning: Dillute well Skin Irritant. Avoid use in Sun.

Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica)
Belgium, Holland, France, Germany
A warm, musky, earthy aroma with excellent staying power. Only small
quantities are needed to create an effect in a perfume. The flavor is bitter and
reminiscent of a blend of parsley and celery.
Aromatherapy: anchoring,restorative, strengthening.
Usage Warning:Avoid use in Sun.
*Medicinal Properties:
Angelica is supposed to promote perspiration and stimulate the appetite
It is used to treat ailments of the chest and digestion
A tea made from leaves can calm nerves and is good for digestion

Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
Spain, France, Italy, Morocco
Gives licorice candy and chewing gum their distinct flavor. Anise is also
added to perfumes for a rich, sweet fragrance.
Aromatherapy: cheering, sense enhancing, mildly euphoric.
*Medicinal Properties
Called “Tut-te See-Hau” by American Indians, meaning “it expels the wind”, anise’s carminative properties have been known since antiquity. It helps with digestion and sweetens the breath, so it is chewed after meals in parts of Europe, the Middle East and India. It is a mild expectorant, anise often being used in cough mixtures and lozenges. It is also antiseptic, antispasmodic, soporific and a few seeds taken with water will often cure hiccups.

Balsam Peru (Myroxylon pererae)
El Salvador
May be used to soothe chafed skin and impart a rich, earthy scent to
perfumery.
Aromatherapy: exotic, anchoring, strengthening.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
France, United States
Wide range of culinary uses. Basil's floral, spicy odor is also excellent for
use in perfumes.
Aromatherapy: clarifying, uplifting, energizing, strengthening, refreshing.
Usage Warning:Avoid if Pregnant. Avoid use in Sun
*Medicinal Properties:
Medicinally, Basil has also been used for various topical applications - as a poultice or salve for insect bites, acne and ringworm; as a gargle or mouthwash for thrush; as a bath herb for increased energy; and as an eyewash for tired eyes. The essential oil of Basil is added to massage oils for sore muscles. And the dried herb was burned as an antiseptic incense. Having a pot of Basil on the table also helps to repel flies & mosquitoes. The juice can be applied to fungal infections. Basil is antispasmodic, carminative, galactagogue, and stomachic. It had been sometimes used for whooping cough.

Bay (Pimenta racemosa)
Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Dominica
Often used in hair treatments to stimulate the scalp. It has a powerful,
spicy, sweet aroma and is used to produce bay rum fragrance.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, warming.
*Medicinal Properties:
Bay leaves and berries have been used for their astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emetic and stomachic properties. Bay Oil, or Oil of Bays (Oleum Lauri) is used in liniments for bruising and sprains. Bay leaf has been used as an herbal remedy for headaches. It contains compounds called parthenolides, which have proven useful in the treatment of migraines. Bay leaf has also been shown to help the body process insulin more efficiently, which leads to lower blood sugar levels.It has also been used to reduce the effects of stomach ulcers. Bay Leaf contains eugenol, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Bay leaf is also an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. Bay Leaf has also been used to treat rheumatism, amenorrhea, and colic.

Bergamot, Bergaptene Free (Citrus bergamia)
Italy
From an uncommon citrus fruit. Its fruity, floral scent is excellent when
used as a room spray.
Aromatherapy: uplifting, normalizing, confidence building.
Usage Warning:Avoid use in Sun

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
India, Indonesia, Malaysia
One of the oldest known spices, primarily used in flavoring. Particularly
interesting effects are obtained when it is used sparingly in perfume blends,
especially with rose.
Aromatherapy: warming, vitalizing, invigorating.
*Medicinal Properties:
Stomachic; carminative; aromatic stimulant; antibacterial; diaphoretic. Stimulates the taste-buds causing reflex stimulation of gastric secretions, improving digestion and treating gastro-intestinal upsets and flatulence. Pepper calms nausea and raises body temperature, making it valuable for treating fevers and chills.

Camphor, White (Cinnamomum camphora)
China, Japan
Commonly used in scenting detergents, soaps, disinfectants, deodorants, room
sprays and other household products.
Aromatherapy: clarifying, energizing.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption

Cardamom Seed (Elettaria cardamomum)
India, Guatemala, Sri Lanka
Appropriate (in very small quantities) for a wide variety of culinary uses.
The oil has a spicy aroma with floral undertones and can be used in masculine
and floral perfumes.
Aromatherapy: sense enhancing, warming, exotic.
*Medicinal Properties:
A stimulant and carminative, cardamom is not used in Western medicine for it own properties, but forms a flavouring and basis for medicinal preparations for indigestion and flatulence using other substances, entering into a synergetic relationship with them. The Arabs attributed aphrodisiac qualities to it (it features regularly in the Arabian Nights) and the ancient Indians regarded it as a cure for obesity. It has been used as a digestive since ancient times. A medicinal (perhaps aphrodisiac) cordial can be made by macerating seeds in hot water..

Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)
France
Used to provide a spicy-sweet aroma for exotic and natural - type perfumes.
In skin care, carrot seed oil is used to tone and stimulate elasticity and for
cleansing purposes (should be diluted 1 part carrot seed to 10 parts carrier
oil).
Aromatherapy: replenishing, nourishing, restoring.


Cassia (Cinnamon) (Cinnamomum cassia)
China (Wild)
The distinct spicy flavor of cinnamon bark. It is used to flavor every kind
of food as well as toothpaste, mouthwash and chewing gum.
Aromatherapy: euphoric, energizing, warming.
Usage Warning: Cinnamon is very irritating to the skin and can cause an
allergic reaction with repeated use.
*Medicinal Properties:
The properties of cassia and cassia oil are similar to those of cinnamon and comprised largely of cinnamaldehyde.. Cassia is a tonic, carminative and stimulant. It is used to treat nausea and flatulence. It is also used alone or in combination to treat diarrhea.


Cedarwood (Juniperus mexicana scheide)
United States
A woody balsamic aroma. It is used in perfumery to add body and a warm note
to any blend. Cedarwood can also be applied to the inside of a wood chest for a
cedarwood scent.
Aromatherapy: harmonizing, relaxing, anxiety easing, strengthening.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption

Celery Seed (Apium graveolens)
France, India, United States
A spicy, warm flavor used to enhance flavor in soups, sauces, vegetable
juices, meats and pickles. This oil can also be used in minute quantities in
perfumery.
Aromatherapy: nourishing, warming.
*Medicinal Properties:
Romans used celery seeds in herbal tonics as an aphrodisiac, while the Greeks used it in love potions. Celery was traditionally used as a sedative for nervousness or to promote sleep. It reduces swelling and was used to treat gout and arthritis. In India, it was taken as a remedy for rheumatism

Chamomile, German (Matricaria chamomilla)
Hungary, Morocco, Germany, Russia
Oil of German chamomile (also known as blue chamomile). The blue color comes
from the component azulene which is formed during the distillation of the oil.
The odor is sweet and apple-like and adds a warm, long-lasting undertone in
elegant perfumes. Chamomile is used in massage oils and other herbal
preparations.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, soothing, nourishing.

Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis nobilis)
Hungary, Belgium, France
Often used in perfumery. It blends well with bergamot, jasmine, neroli, and
clary sage, lending a warm, fresh note when added in small quantities.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, replenishing.

Chamomile, Wild - See Ormenis.

Cinnamon Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Indonesia, Ceylon
Used to flavor spiced fruits, baked goods, pickles and candy. The flavor and
aroma are more reminiscent of cloves than cinnamon. It provides a hot, spicy
and somewhat bitter flavor.
Aromatherapy: refreshing, vitalizing.
*Medicinal Properties:
Recent studies have determined that consuming as little as one-half teaspoon of Cinnamon each day may reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels by as much as 20% in Type II diabetes patients who are not taking insulin it is mildly carminative and used to treat nausea and flatulence. It is also used alone or in combination to treat diarrhea. Chinese herbalists tell of older people, in their 70s and 80s, developing a cough accompanied by frequent spitting of whitish phlegm. A helpful remedy, they suggest, is chewing and swallowing a very small pinch of powdered cinnamon. This remedy can also help people with cold feet and hands, especially at night. Germany's Commission E approves Cinnamon for appetite loss and indigestion. The primary chemical constituents of this herb include cinnamaldehyde, gum, tannin, mannitol, coumarins, and essential oils (aldehydes, eugenol, pinene). Cinnamon is predominantly used as a carminative addition to herbal prescriptions. It is used in flatulent dyspepsia, dyspepsia with nausea, intestinal colic and digestive atony associated with cold & debilitated conditions. It relieves nausea and vomiting, and, because of its mild astringency, it is particularly useful in infantile diarrhea. The cinnamaldehyde component is hypotensive and spasmolytic, and increases peripheral blood flow. The essential oil of this herb is a potent antibacterial, anti-fungal, and uterine stimulant. The various terpenoids found in the volatile oil are believed to account for Cinnamon’s medicinal effects. Test tube studies also show that Cinnamon can augment the action of insulin. However, use of Cinnamon to improve the action of insulin in people with diabetes has yet to be proven in clinical trials.

Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)
Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Lemony, grassy aroma. It is used for scenting room and outdoor sprays, as
well as household products.
Aromatherapy: purifying, vitalizing.

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
France
Blends well with a wide variety of essential oils for perfumery with a sweet,
spicy scent.
Aromatherapy: centering, euphoric, visualizing.
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant

Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Madagascar, Indonesia, Comoro Islands
Used in mouthwash, toothpaste, chewing gum and dental preparations. It is
useful in the kitchen for both sweet and savory dishes. The oil has a
powerful, spicy-fruity aroma.
Aromatherapy: warming, sense enhancing.
Usage Warning: Clove oil is highly irritating-avoid contact with your skin.
Avoid if pregnant.
* Medicinal Properties
Folklore says that sucking on two whole Cloves without chewing or swallowing them helps to curb the desire for alcohol. Traditional Chinese physicians have long used cloves to treat indigestion, diarrhea, hernia, and ringworm, as well as athlete's foot and other fungal infections. India's traditional Ayurvedic healers have used Cloves since ancient times to treat respiratory and digestive ailments. The medieval German herbalists used cloves as part of anti-gout mixture. Early American Eclectic physicians used cloves to treat digestive complaints, and they added it to bitter herbal medicines to make them more palatable. They were also the first to extract clove oil from the herbal buds, which they used on the gums to relieve toothache. A few drops of the oil in water will stop vomiting, and an infusion will relieve nausea. Essential oil of clove is effective against strep, staph and pneumomocci bacterias. Contemporary herbalists recommend vloves for digestive complaints and its oil for toothache. The primary chemical constituents include eugenol, caryophyllene, and tannins. Cloves are said to have a positive effect on stomach ulcers, vomiting, flatulence, and to stimulate the digestive system. It has powerful local antiseptic and mild anesthetic actions. Japanese researchers have discovered that like many spices, clove contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help prevent the cell damage that scientists believe eventually causes cancer. On the other hand, in laboratory tests, the chemical eugenol, has been found to be a weak tumor promoter, making clove one of many healing herbs with both pro- and anti-cancer effects. At this point, scientists aren't sure which way the balance tilts. Until they are, anyone with a history of cancer should not use medicinal amounts of clove. For otherwise healthy non-pregnant, non-nursing adults, powdered clove is considered nontoxic. Additionally, dentists have used clove oil as an oral anesthetic. They also used it to disinfect root canals. Clove oil still is an active ingredient in several mouthwash products and a number of over-the-counter toothache pain-relief preparations. Cloves kill intestinal parasites and exhibits broad anti-microbial properties against fungi and bacteria, thus supporting its traditional use as a treatment for diarrhea, intestinal worms, and other digestive ailments. Like many culinary spices, Cloves helps relax the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract. And finally, eating cloves is said to be aphrodisiac.

Coriander Seed (Coriandrum sativum)
France, Holland, Russia
Wonderfully mild, sweet taste. It can be combined with bergamot for a popular
candy flavor. The fragrance of the oil is spicy, aromatic and pleasantly
sweet.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, gently clarifying.
*Medicinal Properties
Coriander seed oil is an aromatic stimulant, a carminative (remedial in flatulence), an appetizer and a digestant stimulating the stomach and intestines. It is generally beneficial to the nervous system. Its main use is in masking foul medicines, especially purgatives, where it has anti-griping qualities. Coriander cakes were once taken against ‘St. Anthony’s fire’, or ‘Rose’ a severe streptococcal skin infection called ‘erysipelas”, which caused many deaths before the advent of antibiotics. In Asia the herb is used against piles, headache and swellings; the fruit in colic, piles and conjunctivitis; the essential oil in colic, rheumatism and neuralgia; the seeds as a paste for mouth ulceration and a poultice for other ulcers.

Recent studies have supported its use as a stomach soother for both adults and colicky babies. Coriander contains an antioxidant that helps prevent animal fats from turning rancid. It also contains substances that kill meat-spoiling bacteria and fungi. These same substances in Cilantro also prevent infection in wounds. Coriander has been shown to improve tummy troubles of all kinds, from indigestion to flatulence to diarrhea. Weak coriander tea may be given to children under age 2 for colic. It's safe for infants and may relieve their pain and help you get some much-needed sleep. Cilantro and Coriander contain substances that kill certain bacteria and fungi, thereby preventing infections from developing in wounds. Sprinkle some coriander Seed on minor cuts and scrapes after thoroughly washing the injured area with soap and water. Intriguing new studies suggest that coriander has anti-inflammatory effects. Since the pain of arthritis is cause by inflammation coriander oil may help you.

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
France-Cypress
Has a refreshing, spicy and pine needle-like aroma often used as a modifier
in pine fragrances.
Aromatherapy: purifying, balancing.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
Spain, Portugal, Australia, France, China
Commonly used to scent topical preparations such as liniments and salves. It
also serves as a flavoring in cold and cough products such as inhalants, cough
drops and syrups.
Aromatherapy: purifying, invigorating, cooling.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption

Fennel, Sweet (Foeniculum vulgare)
Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Japan
Sweet, warm-spicy, aromatic oil for both flavoring and fragrance. Fennel is
used extensively in imitation maple extracts, candy, anisette liqueur, baked
goods and desserts.
Aromatherapy: restorative, warming, invigorating.
Usage Warning: Dillute well, skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant. Avoid use in
sun.
*Medicinal Properties
In the first century, Pliny noted that after snakes had shed their skins, they ate fennel to restore their sight. It has since been used as a wash for eyestrain and irritations. Chinese and Hindus used it as a snake bite remedy. It is carminative, a weak diuretic and mild stimulant. The oil is added to purgative medication to prevent intestinal colic. Fennel was once used to stimulate lactation. It allays hunger and was thought to be a cure for obesity in Renaissance Europe. It should not be used in high dosages as it causes muscular spasms and hallucinations.

The major constituents of Fennel, which include the terpenoid anethole, are found in the volatile oil. Anethole and other terpenoids inhibit spasms in smooth muscles, such as those in the intestinal tract, and this is thought to contribute to fennel’s use as a carminative (gas-relieving and gastrointestinal tract cramp-relieving agent). Related compounds to anethole may have mild estrogenic actions, although this has not been proven in humans. Fennel is also thought to possess diuretic (increase in urine production), choleretic (increase in production of bile), pain-reducing, fever-reducing, and anti-microbial actions. The seeds are used as a flavoring agent in many herbal medicines, and to help disperse flatulence. The seeds, and roots, also help to open obstructions of the liver, spleen & gall bladder, and to ease painful swellings, in addition to helping with yellow jaundice, the gout and occasional cramps.

Fir Needle (Abies alba)
Russia, Austria (Wild)
Fresh spicy scent. A few drops on a light bulb, in the carpet, or through a
diffuser will evoke the thick fir forests of the high country. During the
holidays, this oil will fill a room with the festive aroma of a freshly cut
Christmas tree.
Aromatherapy: centering, refreshing, harmonizing.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. Dillute
well, skin irritant.

FRANKINCENSE (Boswellia carteri)
Somalia, Ethiopia, India
Sweet-woody, peppery fragrance. Frankincense is used extensively for incense
and fine perfumery.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, restorative, gently clarifying, visualizing,
meditative.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
France, Morocco, China
Delightfully sweet scent. An important ingredient in all types of fragrances,
it has a powerful, leafy-rose aroma with minty undertones. It is also used in
skin care products for both its fragrance and astringent cleansing properties.
Aromatherapy: balancing, normalizing.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
China, Jamaica
An important culinary oil with a spicy-woody flavor. It is used to flavor
fruit dishes, cookies, cakes, condiments, meats, liqueurs and soft
drinks especially ginger ale.
Aromatherapy: warming, strengthening, anchoring.
*Medicinal Properties
Ginger has long been ascribed aphrodisiac powers, taken either internally or externally. It is mentioned in the Karma Sutra, and in the Melanesian Islands of the South Pacific it is employed ‘to gain the affection of a woman’. Conversely, in the Philippines it is chewed to expel evil spirits. Ginger is a known diaphoretic, meaning it causes one to sweat. It was recorded that Henry VIII instructed the mayor of London to use ginger’s diaphoretic qualities as a plague medicine.

Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. By increasing the production of digestive fluids and saliva, Ginger helps relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea and stomach cramping. The primary known constituents of Ginger Root include gingerols, zingibain, bisabolenel, oleoresins, starch, essential oil (zingiberene, zingiberole, camphene, cineol, borneol), mucilage, and protein. Ginger root is also used to treat nausea related to both motion sickness and morning sickness. Ginger has been found to be even more effective than Dramamine® in curbing motion sickness, without causing drowsiness. Ginger's anti-inflammatory properties help relieve pain and reduce inflammation associated with arthritis, rheumatism and muscle spasms. Ginger's therapeutic properties effectively stimulate circulation of the blood, removing toxins from the body, cleansing the bowels and kidneys, and nourishing the skin. Other uses for Ginger Root include the treatment of asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory problems by loosening and expelling phlegm from the lungs. Ginger Root may also be used to help break fevers by warming the body and increasing perspiration.

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
United States
Citrus aroma and flavor. It can be used as a flavoring in candy, frozen
desserts, baked goods and carbonated beverages.
Aromatherapy: balancing, refreshing, cheering.
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun.

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
France, Italy
A spicy, camphor-like strong scent. Hyssop blends well with clove, lavender,
rosemry, sage, clary sage and other citrus oils.
Aromatherapy: refreshing, cleansing.
Usage Warning:Avoid if pregnant. People with high blood presure should avoid.
People with epilepsy should avoid.
*Medicinal Properties:
Hyssop is used in essentially the same way as sage, with which it is sometimes combined to make a gargle for sore throats.

Hyssop tea can be used for poor digestion, for breast and lung problems, to expel worms, and relieve fever sores (fever blisters). Its strong volatile oils are effective for indigestion, gas, bloating, and colic.

Hyssop is used mainly to relieve coughs and airway congestion – it is used with horehound for bronchitis and asthma, coughs due to colds, nose and throat infections and consumption. The odor of hyssop is reminiscent of camphor (it will repel moths and other insects).

The herb encourages mucous production while, at the same time, stimulates expectoration, making it invaluable in upper respiratory congestions that requires clearing the airway of congested phlegm. However, since it can irritate the mucous membranes, it is best to use it after the infection has peaked when the herb's tonic action encourages a general recovery.

Hyssop can be used to help heal minor burns, bruises, and skin sores. By moistening the leaves and flowers, they can be placed directly on the skin or between layers of cheesecloth to make a poultice. Infusions can also be used topically, as a wash, on these conditions. To make: Place two teaspoons of dried hyssop inTO boiling water and steep for fifteen to twenty minutes. When cool, strain. Soak a clean cotton cloth in the solution and then place on the affected area as needed.

Experimentally, extracts are useful against herpes simplex. Effective on insect stings and bites, kills body lice.

Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum)
Morocco, France, Italy
A very powerful fragrance with a full, rich, honey-like sweetness. The
fragrance of jasmine is a component in so many perfumes that there is an old saying
"No perfume without jasmine." A tiny amount will go a long way.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, sensual, exotic, romantic.

Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)
Italy, Yugoslavia
A balsamic, woody, pine-needle scent. It is used with citrus oils in room
sprays, and in masculine perfumes, after shaves and spicy colognes. Juniper is
also used as an ingredient in gin, and for flavoring bitters, liqueurs, meats
and baked goods.
Aromatherapy: strengthening, refreshing, restoring.
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant.
*Medicinal Properties
Medicinal preparations involving juniper use the green unripe berries, whose properties are more pronounced than those of the ripe fruits. Juniper berries and leaves are used to support healthy kidney and urinary tract function, and to promote healthy blood pressure. It is often found in natural formulas designed to promote regularity. Many conditions have been treated with Juniper Berries by several cultures, including gout, warts and skin growths, cancer, upset stomach, and various urinary tract and kidney diseases. In addition to their use in herbology, the berries have been used as a flavoring agent in gin and luncheon meats. The primary chemical constituents of this herb include essential oil (camphene, cineole, myrcene, pinene, terpinene), sesquiterpenes (cadinene, elemene), flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, podophyllotoxin, and vitamin C. Today, Juniper Berries are beneficial in treating infections, especially within the urinary tract, bladder, kidneys, and prostate. Their antiseptic properties help remove waste and acidic toxins from the body, stimulating a fighting action against bacterial and yeast infections. Juniper Berries also help increase the flow of digestive fluids, improving digestion and eliminating gas and stomach cramping. As a diuretic, Juniper Berries eliminate excess water retention contributing to weight loss. Juniper Berries' anti-inflammatory properties are ideal for relieving pain and inflammation related to rheumatism and arthritis. In addition, Juniper Berries are beneficial in reducing congestion, as well as treating asthma and colds. Juniper Berries make an excellent antiseptic in conditions such as cystitis. But the essential oil present in this herb is quite stimulating to the kidney nephrons, and so Juniper should be avoided by those suffering from kidney disease.


Lavender(Lavendula angustifolia)
China, France, Tasmania
A classic scent for perfume and a wide array of skin and hair products. It
has a sweet,balsamic, floral aroma. It is occasionally used as a flavoring in
chewing gum, fruit flavors, candy and beverages.
Aromatherapy: balancing, soothing, gently clarifying, normalizing.
*Medicinal Properties:
A sedative tea can be made with newly opened flower buds that will help with any headaches and faintness. Lavender smelling salts were used to revive people who have fainted. It is also used as a cure for hoarseness and soothing sore joints. A soothing lavender salve is used for inflammations, cuts and burns. A few drops of oil in bathwater to destress or the burning of the essential oil will relax and induce feelings of well being.

Lemon (Citrus limomum)
United States
Widely used in beauty care. This oil is cold pressed from the rind; three
dozen lemons are used to produce each 1/2 ounce.
Aromatherapy: energizing, uplifting, refreshing, cheering.
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun. Dillute well, skin irritant.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Guatemala, Haiti, Sri Lanka, China
A cleanser for oily skin and used in shampoo to add luster to the hair. It
has a powerful, citrus aroma and is a preferred fragrance in room and outdoor
sprays, soaps and detergents. Lemongrass is widely used in perfumes and in the
production of vitamin A.
Aromatherapy: vitalizing, cleansing.
Usage Warning: Dillute well, skin irritant.
*Medicinal Properties
The grass is considered a diuretic, tonic and stimulant. It promotes good digestion, and a preparation of lemon grass with pepper has been used for relief of menstrual troubles and nausea. It induces perspiration, to cool the body and reduce a fever. It is well known a mild insect repellent (citronella) and the essential oil is used in perfumery.

Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
United States, Mexico
Dozens of limes are needed to produce 1/2 oz. of oil. Uses of the oil include
beverages, sherbet and hard candy.
Aromatherapy: equalizing, refreshing, cheering.
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun.

Marjoram, Wild (Thymus masticina)
Spain (Wild)
Useful in massage oil for sensitive skin.
(Marjoram hortensis, called sweet marjoram, is the commonly used cooking
spice wild marjoram is used in aromatherapy and body care.)
Aromatherapy: purifying, clearing, strengthening.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. Avoid use if
pregnant.
*Medicinal Properties:
Greeks used marjoram extensively to treat dropsy, convulsions, and poisons. Traditionally, it was used in tea to cure headaches, head colds, calm nervous disorders, and to clear sinuses. Marjoram has also been used to comfort stomachaches and muscular pains and improve circulation. It is found to have good antioxidant properties with fats and helps to retain color of carotenoid pigments.

Melissa (Melissa Officinalis)
France
Produced from the herb lemon balm. It takes up to 600 pounds of fresh lemon
balm plants to yield one ounce of oil. The oil has a lemony aroma and sharp,
floral-lemon flavor.
Aromatherapy: relaxing.
Usage Warning: Dillute well, skin irritant.

Myrrh (Commiphora molmol)
Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia
One of the oldest-known perfume materials. Mentioned 3,700 years ago, myrrh
has a long history of use as incense, especially with frankincense, during
the Christmas season.
Aromatherapy: centering, visualizing, meditative.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. Avoid use if
pregnant.

Neroli (Citrus aurantium)
Morocco, France, Italy, Tunisia
Distilled from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. Neroli has a
refreshing, spicy, aroma. It is one of the most widely used floral oils in perfumery.
Neroli is also used in preparations such as a massage oils, skin creams, and
bath oils.
Aromatherapy: centering, relaxing, soothing, exotic, sensual.

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Indonesia, East Indies
Contains the characteristic flavor and fragrance of nutmeg spice. It is used
in cooking as a replacement for the spice. One or two drops are sufficient in
most recipes. It is also used in men's fragrances and spicy perfumes.
Aromatherapy: rejuvenating, uplifting, energizing.
*Medicinal Properties
Used in small dosages nutmeg can reduce flatulence, aid digestion, improve the appetite and treat diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. Nutmeg’s flavour and fragrance come from oil of myristica, containing myristicin, a poisonous narcotic. Myristicin can cause hallucinations, vomiting, epileptic symptoms and large dosages can cause death. These effects will not be induced, however, even with generous culinary usage.

Orange, Sweet (Citrus sinensis)
Brazil, United States, Spain
One of the most popular flavors in the world. Orange is widely used in foods
of all types. In perfumery sweet orange is often used as the heart of floral
blend.
Aromatherapy: cheering, refreshing, uplifting.
Usage Warning: Avoid use insun.

Ormenis (Ormenis mixta)
Morocco (Wild)
Used diluted in vegetable oil to condition and bring out highlights in blond
hair. In perfumes it provides a long-lasting sweet undertone.
Aromatherapy: soothing, nurturing, relaxing.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia (Wild)
A widely used fixative in perfumes. The very intense aroma is described as
earthy, rich, sweet, balsamic, woody and spicy.
Aromatherapy: romantic, soothing, exotic, sensual.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
United States
A strong, cool, minty flavor. Peppermint oil is refreshing in both taste and
aroma. A popular flavor in breath lozenges, toothpaste and mouthwash.
Aromatherapy: vitalizing, refreshing,cooling.
Usage Warning: Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid use if pregnant.

Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)
France, Italy, Morocco, S. America
Made from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree. This oil has a
fresh and sweet fragrance with a woody undertone. It is added to massage and bath
oils and hair care products.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, soothing, stabilizing.

Rose, Absolute (Rosa centifolia)
Morocco, France
A sweet, deep, long-lasting aroma. Rose absolute is an economical alternative
fragrance to rose otto essential oil. It is used extensively in medium and
high-priced perfumes of all types for its aroma and fixative qualities.
Aromatherapy: romantic, creative, gently uplifting.
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant.

Rose Otto (Rosa damascena)
Bulgaria, Russia, Turkey
A warm, intense, immensely rich fragrance. Rose oil is one of the oldest and
best known of all essential oils. It is used in all types of perfumes to lend
beauty and depth to the aroma. A drop or two in a massage, facial, or bath oil
creates a luxurious, soothing experience. The oil is also used in skin
creams, powders, and lotions.
Aromatherapy: romantic, creative, gently cheering.
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant.

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis)
France, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia (Wild)
Used in hair care, fragrance, cooking and cosmetics. Brush on or wash into
dark hair to condition and bring out color highlights.
Aromatherapy: clarifying, warming, invigorating.
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant. People with high blood pressure or epilepsy
should avoid.
*Medicinal Properties
Rosemary is a circulatory and nervine stimulant, which in addition to the toning and calming effect it has on digestion, is also effective for destressing. Rosemary is useful for flatulent dyspepsia, headache or depression associated with debility. Externally, Rosemary oil may be used to ease muscular pain, sciatica and neuralgia. The constituents of Rosemary act as a stimulant to both the hair follicles and circulation in the scalp, and thus may be helpful in treating premature baldness - the oil is most effective in this case. The plant contains essential oils (borneol, camphor, cineole, linalol, verbenol), tannins, flavonoids (apigenin, diosmin, luteolin), rosmarinic acid, rosmaricine, heterosides, triterpene (ursolic acid, oleanic acid), and resin. Rosemary is considered a rejuvenative skin toner. It is an important ingredient in Queen of Hungary water, a popular beauty tonic. When used on the skin, it helps to strengthen the capillaries. As a bath herb, it acts as a rejuvenative and helps sore muscles. Rosemary can also be used as a gargle for sore throat, gum ailments, canker sores and as a breath freshener. And Rosemary is often used as an ingredient in shampoos & conditioners for dandruff, where it is believed to prevent premature graying of dark hair and hair loss.

During the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, rosemary branches were burned in homes to keep away the black death. More recently during World War II, a mixture of rosemary leaves and juniper berries was burned in the hospitals of France to kill germs. These practices may not be as strange as they seem. Research has found that rosemary oil does indeed have some antibacterial effects.

As a medicinal herb, rosemary should he used carefully. Larger quantities of the pure oil used therapeutically can irritate the stomach, intestines, and kidneys. However, don't let this worry those of you who cook with rosemary. As a seasoning, it is perfectly safe to use.

Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora)
Brazil
Also known as Bois De Rose. Rosewood is a spicy oil used to enliven the scent
of dried flowers, soaps, lotions, and massage oils.
Aromatherapy: gently strengthening, relaxing.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.

Sage (Salvia officinalis)
France, Spain, Yugoslavia
Used in cooking and scented products. There are many types of this common
garden herb, all closely related. Spanish sage grows wild throughout Spain.
Aromatherapy: warm,soothing, cheering.
Usage Warning: Avoid if pregnant. People with high blood pressure orepilepsy
should avoid.
*Medicinal Properties
The oils sage have antiseptic, astringent, and irritant properties. This makes sage useful in treating sore throats, mouth irritations, and possibly cuts and bruises. Experiments in 1939 showed it had estrogenic properties, which may have some connection to the herb's reputed ability to dry tip milk. Research has shown it lowers blood sugar in diabetics. Sage is used to relieve excess mucous buildup. It is beneficial to the mind by easing mental exhaustion, soothing nerves, and by strengthening the concentrating abilities. In a lotion or salve, it is useful for treating sores and skin eruptions, excessive sweating, and for stopping bleeding in all cuts. Chewing the fresh leaves soothes mouth sores and sore throats, as will sage tea. It is good for all stomach troubles, diarrhea, gas, flu and colds. As a hair rinse, it removes and treats dandruff. Sage combined with peppermint, rosemary, and wood betony provides an excellent headache remedy. It is used to regulate the menstrual cycle, to decrease milk flow in lactating women, aids in treating hot flashes, and is used as a deodorant. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy to cleanse and purify the air. In a carrier oil, it makes an excellent deodorant.

Sage also contains terpene, camphor, and salvene. An essential oil is extracted from freshly harvested leaves by steam distillation and this is used in seasonings for pork sausages, processed foods, perfumes, confectionery, naouthwashes and gargles.


Sandalwood (Santalum album)
India, Indonesia
Rare perfume used in ancient rituals as a spiritually purifying ointment.
Sandalwood is a valuable fixative which blends well with other oils. It is a very
mild oil suitable for dry skin.
Aromatherapy: relaxing, centering, exotic, sensual.

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
United States, China
Energizing to the mind and body. Use in bath water for it's refreshing
effect. Make a facial steam of spearmint oil in a pot of boiling water to help
cleanse and refine pores.
Aromatherapy: refreshing, cooling, gently vitalizing.

Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)
United States, Brazil
Great astringent (must be properly diluted) for oily skin. Tangerine is also
a tasty addition to beverages and desserts.
Aromatherapy: cheering, uplifting.
Usage Warning: Avoid use in sun.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Australia
Delivers a warm, spicy, medicinal aroma. It is used in colognes and
aftershaves and as a scent in room sprays, antiseptics, gargles, shampoo, acne creams,
soaps and other skin care products.
Aromatherapy: cleansing, purifying, uplifting.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption. Dilute well,
skin irritant.

Thyme, Red (Thymus vulgaris)
Spain (Wild)
An intense, herbaceous aroma and flavor. Thyme is used to scent soaps,
colognes and after shaves and for cooking meats, vegetables and soups.
Aromatherapy: cleansing, purifying.
Usage Warning: Dilute well, skin irritant.Avoid if pregnant. People with high
blood pressure should avoid.
*Medicinal Properties:
Oil of Thyme was used during World War I to treat infection and to help relieve pain. The part of this plant used medicinally is the above ground portion. The primary chemical constituents of Thyme include essential oil (borneol, carvacrol, cymol, linalool, thymol), bitter principle, tannin, flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin), saponins, and triterpenic acids. Small amounts of this herb are sedative, whereas larger amounts are stimulant. Thyme is used against hookworm, roundworms, and threadworms. Thyme also warms and stimulates the lungs, expels mucus, and relieves congestion. It also helps deter bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Both constituents thymol and carvacrol have a relaxing effect upon the gastrointestinal tract's smooth muscles. Thyme aids in the digestion of high fat foods, and has been used to preserve meat. Known topical applications include its use as a gargle and mouthwash for dental decay, laryngitis, mouth sores, plaque formation, sore throat, thrush, tonsillitis, and bad breath. Thyme has been used as a compress for lung congestion such as asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu, and as a poultice for wounds, mastitis, insect bites and stings. It has also been used as an eyewash for sore eyes, and as a hair rinse for dandruff. The essential oil is added to soaps and antidepressant inhalations.

Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Reunion, India, Indonesia, Philippines
A rich, woody scent. It is used as a perfume fixative, like sandalwood.
Aromatherapy: soothing, relaxing, anchoring.
Usage Warning: Not approved by the FDA for internal consumption.

Wintergreen (Gualtheria promcumbens)
China
Fresh, cleansing mint flavor.
Aromatherapy: refreshing, bracing,invigorating.
Usage Warning: Harmful or fatal if taken internally. As little as one
teaspoon can be fatal if ingested by a child. Not approved by the FDA for internal
consumption. Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant.

Ylang Ylang III (Cananga odorata)
Comorro Islands, Reunion, Madagascar, Indonesia
(Wild) Means flower of flowers. Ylang Ylang is a richly fragrant oil, best
used for body perfume and massage oil.
Aromatherapy: sensual, euphoric.

Ylang Ylang Extra (Cananga odorata)
Comorro Islands, Reunion, Madagascar, Indonesia
Distilled from the early morning picked flowers of the cananga tree. The
first oil drawn off is the highest quality and is graded "Extra." Ylang Ylang
Extra has an intense, floral, jasmine-like aroma. It is used in exotic and floral
perfumes.
Aromatherapy: romantic, alluring, exotic.
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