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September 2014

Hi Aroma friends,

Haaaaaa, September is here at last. We have had a wonderful summer, camping, days on the beach, late nights etc., now it is back to routine and sensible meals. It feels good to have some structure back in our lives.

September is a busy month, catching up after the summer and getting the kids back to school or into a new class or new school and the little ones being introduced to Kindergarten!

Phew! So much stress! Do not forget to save some time for you in there. Exercise - walking, swimming, the gym or whatever you enjoy. Drink lots of water and of course surround yourself with your essential oils. When my children were young, I had not heard of essential oils. They had already left school when I was introduced to aromatherapy. If only I had known then what I know now. Life would have been a much smoother ride. The mistakes I made raising my family I get another shot at with my grandchildren. I am still stricter than their parents, but have more time for play, cuddles and lots of loving.

We are on vacation at the end of August. We will be starting in Spain, at our friends, where we will relax for a week or so. Then we will be driving to England via France, visiting the farms that grow the essential oil plants and basically stopping anywhere that takes our fancy.

When we get back in October, the garden will have to be put to bed for the winter. There will be lots of pruning, collecting of fruit and nuts, storing outside furniture and then Christmas plans will have to be made.

All the best

Barb

Product Profiles

Cajaput essential oil (Melaleuca cajaputi)

Cajaput essential oil is a top note and is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of the tree. It is produced in Southeast Asia and Australia.

Cajaput is one of the Melaleuca plants, a genus of the Myrtaceae family. This family of trees and shrubs includes all the eucalyptuses, clove and myrtle. Other plants in the Melaleuca genus include Tea Tree and Niaouli. The main property shared by all these oils is that they have the ability to combat and prevent infection.

Although Cajaput is not in the top 10 most popular oils, if you have a cold or flu you do not want to be without this oil. Using the old fashioned technique of the bowl of hot water, add 2 drops of Cajaput essential oil, put a towel over your head and breathe deeply. Not only will this clear your nasal passages, it will help to inhibit the bacteria in the mucus formed during the colds and flu which can lead to catarrh and sinusitis. Cajaput essential oil is also effective with Asthma, arthritis, rheumatism, muscular aches, tooth ache, psoriasis, insect bites and is said to repel lice and fleas.

Cajaput essential oil is one of the most powerful stimulants, so do not use it before going to bed and remember that is is a skin irritant. This is a valuable oil when used properly. Just be aware of the contraindications.

Equilibrium Blend

The Equilibrium blend is made up of Benzoin, Bergamot FCF, Fennel, Geranium, Jasmine Absolute, Lavender and Nutmeg. This blend was created with the more mature lady in mind as it helps to keep the hormone levels balanced, it is mentally uplifting and works well with mild depression and anxiety.

Essential oil	Uses
Benzoin	Anti-inflammatory	Circulatory	Anti-fungal	Anti-bacterial
Bergamot	Analgesic	Diuretic	Antidepressant	Digestive
Fennel	Stimulant	Detoxifier	Antiseptic	Stomachic
Geranium	Balancing	Anti-depressant	Diuretic	Astringent
Jasmine	Spiritual Stimulant	Sedative	Euphoriant	Aphrodisiac
Lavender	Anti-anxiety	Balancing	Anti-inflammatory	Analgesic
Nutmeg	Digestive Stimulant	Analgesic	Anti-spasmodic	Anti-inflammatory

Looking at all of these active ingredients, this blend has got you covered. Who hasn't got some aches and pains somewhere? Benzoin is good for inflammation and circulation, which tends to slow down a little as we get older.

Fennel has natural estrogen, is a good stimulant and helps to detoxify our sluggish systems.

Geranium helps to balance emotional issues and is a diuretic.

Jasmine is another good oil to have around if you get depressed. It is a happy oil as well as being a sedative. Jasmine is spiritually uplifting.

Lavender is a great oil for soothing pain, balancing and helping with that anxiety that keeps you awake and that sluggish feeling you can get during the day.

Nutmeg, as well as being anti-inflammatory and analgesic, is a good digestive stimulant.

All of these wonderful natural components are little miracles in bottles. Imagine the power they have when they are synergistically blended!

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Recipe

Recipe for doggy hotspots

Hotspots, the continuous itching, scratching and biting, makes life miserable for our dogs.
Vets refer to it as moist eczema and it is more common in dogs with a thick coat.

Start by clipping the fur around the affected area. Let the air get to it to help dry it out. Swimming in the ocean will help to cleanse and dry out the affected area.

Clean the area regularly with Witch Hazel with 3 drops of Roman Chamomile added. Spray on and dab with a kitchen roll.

Aloe Vera Gel can be dabbed on the sores for some relief. Store the Aloe Vera Gel in the fridge, only because it is more soothing when it is cold. Use a small amount about the size of a small teaspoon and add 2 drops of Roman Chamomile. Try to stop them licking or biting the area by using an Elizabethan collar or distracting them with a game or a walk.

Did you know?

I have thought many times, if I have a choice of coming back on this earth, I would like to come back as a cat or dog (with a good owner of course.) When I read the following, I was sure.

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and
pout... run right back and make friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them
gently.

Riddle:

Wednesday, Tom and Joe went to a restaurant and ate dinner. When they were done they paid for the food and left. But Tom and Joe didn't pay for the food. Who did?

Answer is in next month's newsletter.

Shea Butter Stories

Question: Our lovely hand-crafted shea butter is a natural product - so surely the more that nature gets involved, the better? Well - yes and no! Last time we heard about how our chummy chickens lend a helpful beak to help clean the pits. This time, however, we see how in the next stage - the drying - nature can be a ****nuisance! To be fair, it's only a very small nuisance - but one that the women and families have to patiently accommodate.

You see, after the pits are picked clean they need to be thoroughly dried to make the next stop easier. However, at exactly the time that we're doing this, nature gives us

the wonderful rainy season, normally the cause for celebration, energizing renewal, etc, etc. And sure, when not actually raining there is more than enough hot, hot sun to dry the nuts; but then along comes the rain and if the nuts get soaked, everyone's back at square one!

This is why, as you travel around northern Ghana from June through August, you'll see Shea Nut pits drying on the side of the roads and on bare spots next to homes - in fact almost any place where they're guaranteed plenty of sun. Then, if the heavens open, you'll see people rushing out to scoop up the nuts before they get drenched, and later patiently laying them out again.

It's hard work and requires real dedication! But, if you're going to have a beautiful natural product, you have to learn to work with nature, it's as simple as that!"

Baraka

See previous newsletters for more Shea Butter stories. Next month, Cracking the pits.