Well what a start to 2009 - bugs and grey, cold days - I think it has arrived with a lot of congestion so all the get-moving essential oils and potions are looking at me.
Top of my list is arnica, great for the circulation, stimulates the system so combine it with essential oils like cedarwood for the depleted everything, eucalyptus the great decongestant and french marjoram to alleviate stress and open up fresh possibilities for the new year. This would work well in a bath preparation or a rub. Dead Sea salt is good at drawing out toxins and giving us a bit of a detox so try a good scoop or two in the bath with juniper and lavender - the juniper is a great drawer and the lavender will rebalance the system and help get ready for spring. If feeling the winter blues try May Chang as it helps dispel the grey, depressed gloom about and it has such a cheery nature it will be a good harbinger for brighter days. A good oil to burn in the house as it is also an effective bug killer!!!
My lovely man, Pawel, who is working on my website for me (email: pablo.novacco@gmail.com - if you want his help) has put my fact files on a slideshow so that you can introduce or update yourself on some key essential oils and herbal preparations. All of these are available from me by mailorder but I also have many other essential oils and herbal tinctures etc at my fingertips so please ring or use the quick enquiry to check the state of play if you are looking for something in particular.
The workshops went on the back boiler over the Christmas period although Lucy, Phoebe and Tara kept me busy when they came with their Christmas present list and concocted all manner of lotions and potions for friends and family. Well over 30 presents were blended and prepared by Phoebe and Tara with personalised labels to boot - great fun and by all accounts well received!! Keep an eye out for the next workshop dates and come and join me for some informal learning around my big slate table!
Barbara, 26.01.2009
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I have steeped myself for the past twenty years in the mysteries and magic of plants and trees both aromatic and herbal. From them you get essential oils, aromatic waters, vibrational remedies like Bach Flowers, herbal preparations both macerated oils and tinctures, homeopathic succusions and tissue salts.
So just imagine when you smell rose essential oil the aromatic molecules migrate to 10 million olfactory nerve cells which have different receptor cells to fit each aromatic molecule shape – like a key in a lock. As the energy particle make their journey the sublte healing properties revitalise, harmonise and balance the mind and body.
I want to be able to help you identify from the large library of plant preparations to hand which ones are helpful to you, your family and where appropriate your animals. By narrowing down what is on offer you can feel able to dabble and engage in this exciting world and enjoy learning about it a little at the same time.
Energy comes in many forms and one that is easily shared is Reiki – an ancient form of Tibetan healing. If you feel curious to learn more about this I can take you on a Reiki journey which you can make your own as and how you find it works for you.
I hope this website gives you food for thought and desire to explore the healing power of the plant kingdom.
