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.

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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

347-641-WELL (9355)
Holistic Health Consultant
LMT, USUI Reiki Master
Registered Karuna Reiki Master ®
Certified Theta Healing Practitioner ®
Certified Sacred Energy Practitioner
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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

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

"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

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
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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.
How much of this do you already have at home :)


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"Mind, Body & Spiritual Health Series" #9 "Release Party, foot soak & salt scrub"

Now everybody may not have the witch doctor cabinet like me filled with herbs, teas,essential oils and such but you can get some things from the grocery store for very cheap (even use food stamps lol) to make treatments for your self. Today's recipe is for the "release party" a foot soak and exfoliate for dead skin.

A good hot foot soak opens up pores, releases toxins, absorbs nutrients into the skin, releases pressure in the sinus due to blood vessels located in the foot diverting the blood supply, helps relieve headaches, congestion etc. These should not last longer than 15 minutes or so.
Make sure your body is warm and the water is up to your ankle.

For the release party, first we ask what are we releasing lol. I always use lemon, it is detoxifying and also has a cleansing vibration. A lot of people have peppermint tea about so make a concoction and add it to the water, that is good for releasing tension and congestion. If you have essential oils about add those, lavender for relaxation, mints rejuvenate and open, orange refreshes, cinnamon elevates mood, rosemary stimulates. I will post some attributes of essential oils another time. For a simple softener of callous try lemon juice (2 caps of each) and olive oil soak. Then we exfoliate with a salt scrub.

Ok after the release party its nice to have your mate massage your feet with this scrub creation, you can take turns on each other it is very sensual and relaxing and your feet will be smooth and soft.

Salt Scrub

1/2 cup of oil.
Something light like sweet almond oil or my favorite grape seed oil because of the antioxidants.

1 cup fine sea salt SEA SALT not iodized table salt. You can get some from the health food store in bulk for cheap or pay like $2 for a lb or so. If you have high blood pressure or your skin is sensitive you can use sugar. Raw natural sugar, not refined.

High quality essential oil (like 5-8 drops) or you can use tea herbs which is a bit more messy.
Mash up some chamomile, peppermint tea in your scrub like a poultice.

Next Put the salt (or sugar) in a small bowl.

Add the oil, mixing well with a spoon or wooden stick. The texture should be moist enough to hold together, but not overly oily. You can adjust the amount of oil to achieve that texture.
Drop in the oils or herbs and your all set.

You should work each area of you foot or body for about a minute. Then wrap your feet in the hot towel or in the plastic bag for ten minutes then rinse and wipe clean. You can use this scrub on your whole body (except your face). It will last for like 3 whole body scrubs and probably 8-10 foot scrubs.

If you have a roasting pan the electric kind you can warm towels in it to wrap your feet while covered in your salt scrub. For extra moisture put VIC vapor rub on your feet or olive oil put them in plastic and stick a sock on for like 2-3 hours. .

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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