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The
Editor's Corner -- May 15, 2002 |
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Welcome to the
latest edition of Aromatherapy News!
This month's feature
article, developed by aromatherapist and writer Donna Adams, explores
the art of soapmaking at home, providing detailed, step by step information
on the process, as well as various coloring and scenting suggestions
sure to guide you to your own personal, and completely natural clean.
Our featured essential
oil this issue is Juniper, a popular oil derived from the berries of
the Juniper tree, and commonly used for its cleansing, and revitalizing
properties.
Don't forget to
take a peek at our usual features, including the 'Did You Know', and
'Recipe of the Month' areas. And if you're searching for answers to
a specific aromatherapy based question, or if you want to share your
experience with other like-minded individuals, take a moment to visit
'The Aromatherapy Room', our internet based discussion
and chat area.
As always, we thank
both our long time, and new subscribers for joining us at Aromatherapy
News. We look forward to continuing to be your primary source for premium
quality aromatherapy news, and information.
Until next time,
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Our
Featured Article |
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| Soapmaking
for Aromatherapists |
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Donna Adams |
Let's face it:
we love the idea of Aromatherapy soap but can't always trust that what
we find in the stores is True Aromatherapy, or even natural or beneficial
at all. Reading the ingredient label would certainly help - however,
there often is no ingredient label due to loose FDA guidelines - anything
labeled as "soap" is assumed to contain oils and lye, and is not required
to list all of its ingredients if it makes no specific health claims.
(If it does claim any health benefits, it's considered a cosmetic and
is supposed to fall under far more stringent rules (1)
- whether those are followed or not is another story.)
So what do we do?
We can trust that our local health food store will carry some brand
or another that lists its ingredients and is trustworthy, and pay the
hefty price tag - or the industrious among us may venture to make our
own soap. The result is well worth the effort...
read the entire article>>>
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Essential
Oil of the Month |
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Juniper
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| Latin:
Juniperus Communis |
| Scent:
Floral, Woody, Sweet |
| Effects:
Cleansing |
| Properties:
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| Analgesic,
astringent, diuretic, expectorant |
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Weeping eczema,
acne, sores, rheumatism, gout, cellulite
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Juniper is a middle
note oil, which has shown increasing popularity
due to its ability to cleanse emotionally, as well as physically.
It is often used,
diluted with a carrier oil, as a massage oil designed to treat the aches,
and pains of rheumatism. Many find it has value in the management of
skin related conditions, such as acne, and eczema.
Distilled from
the berries of the Juniper tree, the oil is considered revitalizing,
and a natural stress reliever.
Juniper oil is
not recommended for people with serious kidney disease, and is not suggested
for use during pregnancy.
Juniper combines
well with Lavender, Rose, Frankincense, Rosemary, and Sandalwood.
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"No one can
see their reflection in running water...
It is only
in still water that we can see."
Taoist Proverb
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Did You Know |
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Essential
oils should always be stored in dark, glass containers. Storing them
in plastic bottles may result in a reaction between the oil and the
plastic, causing deterioration in the container, and impacting the properties,
and the effectiveness of the oil itself.
For
more information on the properties of various oils, go here.
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Recipe of the Month |
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"As
summer approaches, I was reminded of a serious case of sunburn I managed
to get last season. A friend recommended a tepid bath with a few drops
of Lavender added in. I was skeptical, but found the suggestion truly
amazing in the amount of relief it brought me. Give it a try!"
Thanks
to Jamie for the recipe!
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you have a favorite to share with our readers? Simply forward it via
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