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The
Editor's Corner -- September 4, 2004 |
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Welcome to the
latest edition of Aromatherapy News!
This month's edition
features what is sure to be one of our most popular articles yet, An
Aromatic Wedding. What better day for the romance and impact of essential
oils than this! With tips on bringing the joy of aromatherapy into every
element of your wedding plans, we're sure you'll enjoy the recommendations!
As always, a note
of thanks to 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.
Wishing each of
you a happy, safe, and aromatic Summer!
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Our
Featured Article |
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| An Aromatic
Wedding |
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of an article by Jeanne Rose & Susan Grae |
Aromatherapy is
the use of essential oils and hydrosols for health and well-being, and
has created a re-emergence in the use of aroma for celebratory occasions.
Pure essential
oils of plants, and the aromatic water which results from their distillation
(hydrosols) are incorporated into the bridal shower, marriage ritual,
the reception, and even into the honeymoon!
Recent research
gives further meaning to the historical symbolic use of flowers and
their aromas in the wedding ritual. According to Valerie Worwood, essential
oils improve the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, improve
the immune system, and relieve stress.
The research of
Alan Hirsch, MD shows a 40% increase in penile engorgement with particular
aromas. Whether or not they are used with these findings in mind, essential
oils of Rose, Lavandula Angustifolia, Neroli, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang,
and Vanilla heighten the elegance of the wedding occasion...
read
the entire article on an aromatic wedding >>>
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Essential
Oil of the Month |
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Sweet
Marjoram
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| Latin:
Origanum Marjorana |
| Scent:
Warm, spicy, woody |
| Effects:
Calming, sedating |
| Properties:
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| Antiviral,
digestive aid, sedative, fungicidal |
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Muscle and joint
pain, circulatory issues, decongestant, sedative
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Overview: |
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Sweet Marjoram
is a perennial herb now found in Egypt, Morocco, and Bulgaria. Originating
in the Mediterranean, Sweet Marjoram's essential oil is steam distilled
from its dark green leaves and small white flowers. The oil is common
in many healing traditions, and continues to be used today due to its
sedating and warming characteristics.
Sweet marjoram
has been used for centuries in a wide variety of cultures. It was commonly
used to help relieve muscle spasms and as an antidote to poison. It
was also used in burial ceremonies to bring peace to the souls of the
dead. The English used it when delivering children as an antiseptic
to dissolve germs. Sweet marjoram leaves were also used in their baths
to soften skin, with the extracted oil popular in massage designed to
alleviate symptoms of insomnia, nausea and headaches.
Sweet Marjoram
is said to be an excellent oil for hyperactive people - but tread carefully,
it has also been reputed to quell sexual desire!
Sweet Marjoram
blends well with Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood, and Rosemary oils.
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| Featured
Aromatherapy in the Kitchen Recipe |
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Tomato
Linguine a la Chamomile Checca
The addition
of chamomile in this twist on the classic pasta may strike you
as a bit strange - we tried in and found it fabulous! As always,
working with chamomile is soothing to the soul...
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| 8
oz homemade style tomato linguine |
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| 1/2
cup chamomile oil |
| 6
shallots, sliced into wedges |
| 6
plum tomatoes, seeded and diced |
| 1
cup sliced mushrooms |
| salt
and pepper |
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| 1/2
cup minced fresh basil |
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Cook the pasta
in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain
and rinse with warm water. Wipe out the pot with a paper towel and
return to the stove. Heat the chamomile oil over medium heat, and
cook the shallots until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomato and mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook
for 2 to 3 minutes.
Return the
pasta to the pot and stir until well coated with the oil, and heated
through. Divide the pasta into serving bowls and sprinkle with the
basil.
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Did You Know |
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The
modern pharmaceutical industry was also originally based on medicines
derived from plants. Early on, this industry chose to focus on isolating
the components of plants that seemed most effective taken alone in high
concentration. True aromatherapy, on the other hand, is in the tradition
of herbal medicine that teaches that the whole plant can provide more
gentle encouragement or correction and cause fewer (or no) side effects.
For
more information
on the use of essential oils, go here.
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Recipe of the Month |
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With
a return to school in progress for most of our little, and not so little
ones, I love to put together a mix suggested to me for clarity of thought,
and overall memory. I use it in my diffuser during long evenings of
study.
The
blend I've been told to use, and have since grown to love, includes
2 drops of Basil, 4 drops of Rosemary, and 4 drops of Cypress oil. Seems
to do wonders for both my kids, and I!
Delaine
R, Miami, FL
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