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The
Editor's Corner -- December 15, 2003 |
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Welcome to the
Christmas 2003 edition of Aromatherapy News!
To ensure a season
overflowing with the joy that aromatherapy can bring, we've assembled
a collection of reader suggestions relative to this special season -
traditions they've asked us to share with all of you - in the true spirit
of Christmas.
From ornaments
you can make for your tree, to great holiday gift ideas, and more, we're
sure this collection will enhance your family's upcoming holiday experience,
creating new traditions sure to be repeated again and again!
And be sure to
visit our sponsors this month, to feast your eyes upon their array of
Zen Garden skin products, perfect for Xmas gift giving - only just around
the bend!
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 Christmas!
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Our
Featured Article |
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| An Aromatherapy
Christmas - Holiday Recipes |
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Christmas
is a season of sharing, a time for family, and of course, for memories
- visions from our past, entwined gently with the creation of the new.
Memories that will be taken forward to future holiday seasons, shared
again and again, with equal joy, and wonder.
These beautiful
memories, and the many traditions that surround them, lie in the midst
of many experiences, not the least of which are the special aromas that
infuse, and transform this season into the magical, and unforgetable.
Invite the wonder
of aromatherapy into your home this Christmas, through your own creations,
the rebirth of traditions not yet forgotten, or by using the suggestions
offered by our many readers, who are clearly passionate about this special
holiday:
enjoy
all of these holiday aromatherapy recipes >>>
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Essential
Oil of the Month |
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Myrrh
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| Latin:
Commiphora myrrha |
| Scent:
Warm, spicy |
| Effects:
Toning, rejuvenating |
| Properties:
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| Analgesic,
antiseptic, astringent, expectorant |
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Arthritis, bronchitis,
colds, cough, digestive issues, immune system
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Overview: |
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The essential oil
of myrrh is a highly aromatic oil which is distilled from the gum resin
produced by the bark of the small Middle Eastern tree, Commiphora Myrrha.
The oil has a deep golden colour and a sweet, camphor-like scent.
Myrrh is mentioned
often in the Bible and is perhaps best known as one of the gifts the
three wise men brought to pay homage to the baby Jesus. Myrrh was one
of the most highly prized substances of the ancient world and was much
used in ancient religious ceremonies, primarily for embalming and devotional
purposes. It was frequently burned as incense.
The oil blends
well with Clove, Frankincense, and Geranium oils. Myrrh is not considered
suitable for use by pregnant women, and should be used cautiously by
those with highly sensitive skin.
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| Featured
Aromatherapy in the Kitchen Recipe |
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Lavender
Creme Brulee
As if
creme brulee could be any more decadent, it is with the addition
of lavender! A favorite when dining in a fine restaurant, this
wonderful dessert is really very simple to create at home...
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| 2
cups heavy cream |
| 2
teaspoons dried lavender flowers |
| 1/4
cup plus 4 tablespoons sugar |
| 4
egg yolks |
| 1/2
teaspoon vanilla extract |
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Preheat oven
to 300 degrees. Have a kettle of simmering water ready.
In a saucepan,
combine the cream, lavender, and 1/4 cup sugar, and cook over medium-low
heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. In
a medium sized bowl, whisk the egg yolks and vanilla until the color
is pale yellow and the yolks are smooth. Strain the cream mixture
into the eggs, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture into four half
cup ramekins. Place the ramekins in a glass baking dish, and add
the simmering water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the custard is set. Remove the
ramekins from the baking dish and let cool to room temperature.
Just before serving, sprinkle the top of each ramekin with 1 tablespoon
sugar. Use a kitchen torch to melt and brown the sugar until it
forms a crust. In place of a kitchen torch, you can place the ramekins
under a preheated broiler. Serve immediately, and enjoy a special
holiday treat...
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Did You Know |
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That
Frankincense is more that just a historically 'Christmas' oil?
This
oil is extracted from the resin of a small tree native to North Africa.
It is commonly used for respiratory infections. It can calm coughs and
relieve asthma symptoms. This oil is considered safe for pregnant women
and is especially effective for improved skin care.
For
more information
on the use of essential oils, go here.
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Recipe of the Month |
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'Although
not exactly a recipe, I did want to share one of our favorite aromatherapy
traditions with you.
Each
Christmas season, we purchase Sandalwood chips to sprinkle on our fire.
It is the perfect aroma to accompany some Christmas relaxation in front
of a roaring fire.'
Thanks
to Mandy for her suggestion!
Do
you have a favorite to share with our readers? Simply forward it via
this email
address.
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