Chamomile, German is an herb that is steam distilled to produce an oil with a beautiful blue color (due to the high levels of azulene). Some of its countries of origin are England, Germany, South America and France.

German Chamomile has wonderful anti-inflammatory and soothing properties making this oil an excellent one for all manner of skincare. It is helpful in treating acne, dermatitis, and eczema as well as inflamed and sensitive skin. It is mainly composed of chamazulene (produced during the steam distillation process, not present in the fresh plant) and farnesene.

For internal inflammation, Chamomile is useful for arthritis and inflamed joints as well as inflamed conditions of the digestive tract (colitis, gastritis and diarrhea) due to the fact that tension and anxiety are often the cause of these conditions and Chamomile is very calming on an emotional level. It has also been used in the treatment of depression.

Chamomile, being one of the gentlest oils, is well known for being a suitable oil for treating children with. Earaches can be relieved by massaging around the ear with a carrier oil, such as sweet almond oil, infused with Chamomile. Of course, two drops of Chamomile essential oil in the bath can take the "edge" off a cranky, irritable child before bedtime, making life happier for all parties concerned.

 
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Coriander Hydrosol

There is evidence that coriander was being used a thousand years before Christ. The seeds were found in Tutanchamun's tomb and it is unclear whether they were there for aphrodisiac properties or food flavouring. Coriander hydrosol is helpful for gas, bloating, constipation and most tummy upsets. It is also said that Coriander is good at ridding the body of heavy metals.

Fir Hydrosol

Fir hydrosol is best known for and effective with depressive disorders especially SAD syndrome.

Fir hydrosol is also a good pick me up for limp hair (use it as a stay-in rinse) and tired feet (soak them in this uplifting hydrosol).

 

Anise and Hyssop Hydrosol

Aniseed hydrosol (pimpinella anisum), is used to calm digestive problems. It is often used for its flavouring abilities, like marinating meat or vegetables in a little hydrosol, or adding to salad dressing. Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), is a great hydrosol to use with hot and cold compresses to reduce bruising. Hot compresses are also wonderful for arthritis.

 

Together these hydrosols have a calming effect on people who are feeling overwhelmed. Add it to your bath water or soak a small towel in it, warm it and place the towel around your neck and shoulders. Relax and breath deep.

In a 1992 study published in the medical journal Laryngoscope, researchers "measured bacteria levels found on 20 audio headsets of the type provided on commercial airline flights. At the beginning of the experiment, the typical headset had 60 microorganisms on its surface; after an hour's use of the headphones by a volunteer, that number went up to 650 - roughly 11...times more." The authors say it is likely that the heat and humidity created in the user's ears cause "resident organisms from the deeper skin layers and the sweat and sebaceous glands" to congregate out in the open.

We recommend wiping your headphones with Green it Clean before putting them in or on your ears to prevent ear infections.

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