Hello Aroma Friends,

Let me take this opportunity to wish everyone in Canada a very Happy Thanksgiving. I am very lucky to have my family all around me. I am aware that distance keeps families apart, so I am sending positive thoughts that you will get together for thanksgiving even if you can only make it a skype get together.

The children are back at school (my youngest granddaughter has just started kindergarten and is enjoying it apart from the boys; she says they are all naughty) and what do they bring home? All the bugs that the kids are sharing around! Ours have colds, coughs, and chest infections. I usually suggest Eucalyptus because I use it, but for a change I am going to suggest Rhododendron as it is on sale for 15% off in October. Our Rhododendron Anthopogon comes from Nepal. It is not certified organic as they do not have that certification, but you will not come across any oil more organic than oils grown high up in the Pyrenees by cooperative farmers who do not use any harmful products. They just farm in the way of their ancestors. Rhododendron is indigenous to Nepal and is used for a multitude of ailments. It's general properties are immuno-stimulant, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, anti-bacterial, anti-depressant, anti-fungal and analgesic. Be aware, Rhododendron Anthopogon is species specific; do not try distilling the Rhodies in your garden.

I have become quite set in my ways (for example using Eucalyptus instead of trying Rhododendron), but you, our friends and customers are looking around and asking for special orders. This week someone has ordered Palo Santo (bursera graveolens) essential oil. Indiginous to South America, this tree is protected by the National governments of Ecuador and Peru. This ancient tree was used by the Incas and according to folklore is shrouded in mystery and magic. For this oil to gain it's medicinal and magical properties, the limb or tree has to die naturally. After it's death it has to remain in it's natural habitat for 4 to 10 years to complete it's metamorphosis. Only then do it's sacred, medicinal and magical properties come alive. Please let us know if this is an essential oil you would like us to carry!

All the best,

Barb

PS Have you liked us on Facebook yet? Once our Green Valley Aromatherapy page hits 5000 likes we will have a 15% off everything sale! Help us to spread the word about Green Valley Aromatherapy!