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The
Editor's Corner -- August 15, 2002 |
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Welcome to the
latest edition of Aromatherapy News!
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In this month's
edition:
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| Featured
Article - Aromatherapy in the Kitchen |
| Essential
Oil of the Month - Rose Otto |
| This
Month's Aromascope - Virgo |
| *NEW*
Aromatherapy in the Kitchen - Monthly Recipe |
| The
Aromatherapy Room - Forum & Chat |
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During our explorations
into the endless uses of aromatherapy, we often fail to realize some
of its most common applications. One of the easiest, and certainly the
most satisfying ways of bringing natural scents into our daily lives
is through our cooking.
This month's feature
article by Melissa Dale and Emmanuelle Lipsky invites us to elevate
our dining experience with aroma based recipes. The article includes
a number of mouth watering creations from their new book, Aromatherapy
in the Kitchen.
In upcoming months,
Aromatherapy News will continue to feature monthly recipes from their
wonderful book, suggestions certain to assist you in adding the joy
of fragrance to your dinner table! We'd like to offer up a special note
of thanks to the authors, and the folks at Woodland
Publishing for their interest in sharing their efforts
with all Aromatherapy News readers.
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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| Aromatherapy
in the Kitchen |
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Melissa Dale & Emmanuelle Lipsky |
The benefits of
aromatherapy are all around us - in flower and herb gardens, in scented
candles and in the perfumes and shampoos we use daily. Chances are you
have already taken advantage of at least some aspects of aromatherapy.
Even a walk through a rose garden or brushing up against a rosemary
bush can be therapeutic. Now, thanks to Melissa Dale and Emmanuelle
Lipsky and their book, Aromatherapy in the Kitchen, the benefits of
aromatherapy can be used in a whole new realm-the kitchen.
Taste and aroma
are intrinsically linked. Aromatics in food account for the vast majority
of what we consider "taste." Without aroma, the flavor of foods would
lack sophistication and uniqueness. We would be limited to the four
basic tastes our tongue can detect-sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Anyone
who has a cold knows how bland food tastes without your sense of smell.
Since the aromas of herbs and flowers can positively affect the body
and emotions in so many ways, why not use them to our full advantage...
read the entire article>>>
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Essential
Oil of the Month |
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Cajeput
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| Latin:
Melaleuca Leucodendron |
| Scent:
Medicinal, Camphorous |
| Effects:
Clearing |
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| Pain
Reliever, Antiseptic, Expectorant, Insecticide |
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Rheumatism, Toothache,
Earache, Colds, Lung Congestion, Acne
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Cajeput is considered
a top note oil, used often in massage for the relief of sore muscles
and joints, as well as an inhalation oil in cases of laryngitis and
bronchitis.
Cajeput is a tall
tree native to Malaysia and the Phillipines. It descends from the same
family as the 'tea tree', and its name, when translated, means 'white
tree'.
Though generally
considered a safe oil, cajeput may irritate sensitive skin in high concentrations.
Cajeput blends
well with Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Tea-tree
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| Featured
Aromascope for September |
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Virgo
August 23rd
to September 22nd
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Virgo seems
to be subject to the ol' angel on one shoulder and devil on the
other this September. Don't worry - this won't hamper your progress,
it will simply keep you from stepping too far over the line.
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| Useful
Oils: |
| Chamomile
- Balance, well-being |
| Spearmint
- Clear thinking |
| View
all September Aromascopes >>> |
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| Featured
Aromatherapy in the Kitchen Recipe |
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Champagne
Rose Granita
It's
a great summer cooler, and is a nice & easy way to begin experimenting
with floral infusions
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Place
an 8 inch square metal pan in the freezer to chill. Place the first
four ingredients into a small saucepan and simmer, stirring, until
the sugar is melted and the flowers have wilted. Strain through a
find mesh sieve into a bowl, and chill. |
| 1/2
cup sugar |
| 1/2
cup spring water |
| 1
tbsp dried rose buds |
| 1
inch piece of vanilla bean |
| 1
cup champagne, chilled |
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the champagne with the chilled syrup, pour into the metal pan, and
return to the freezer, uncovered. After about one hour, stir the
slushy mixture vigorously with a fork. Continue to freeze, stirring
every 30 minutes, until set, about 2 to 3 hours total. Scrape the
granita with a fork and spoon into small serving dishes, or in hollowed
out lemon halves. Garnish with a couple of fresh rose petals. |
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Aromatherapy in the Kitchen at Amazon.com >>> |
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Member News &
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member message... |
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I
am a Registered Massage Therapist and budding Aromatherapist living
in Texas. We have a serious problem with "Fire Ants" here. They
are tiny little ants but their bite is so fiery that it can leave a
pustule and even scarring. The bites are very painful and the surrounding
area generally turns red and the victim has terrible pain. They
build nests that have taken over most of Texas.
I
have a reaction to these bites causing edema to the effected limb and
a weeping pustule if left untreated. I tried dabbing a little neat Lavender
oil directly on a bite as soon as I was bitten. The pain went away immediately
and no pustule or edema formed. Fire Ants are no longer a problem for
me. Pass this on to other Texas folks.
Tracy
S., RMT
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Did You Know |
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That
a skin test is recommended for those whose skin is sensitive, prior
to using any new oil or blend. Simply place a few drops of the blended
oil on the gauze section of a bandaid, and attach to the forearm for
24 hours. If any negative reaction occurs, stay away from that particular
blend!
For
more information on the properties of various oils, go here.
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Recipe of the Month |
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"During
my yearly preparation for the dreaded Hayfever season, I always make
sure I've got a good supply of Juniper oil available. I generally use
it as an inhalant to reduce my symptoms, but have heard from friends
that massaging it into the sinus area of the face can also work wonders.
Try it - if you've ever suffered from Hayfever, you'll know that any
relief is an absolute joy!"
Thanks
to Melissa for her suggestion!
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