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Whole Plant Synergies
Whole Plant Synergies
When an aromatic plant is distilled to extract its essential oil components,
hot steam acts like a solvent, and carries out a large variety of chemical
constituents from the crushed, fresh plant. As the steam condenses and
cools, two liquids are present. There's a larger amount of water, in which
the water soluble components (primarily water soluble acids) are found.
Often called a flower water, the technical name is aromatic hydrosol or
hydrolat. This hydrosol contains a tiny percentage of dissolved essential
oil.
Usually floating on top of the hydrosol is the essential oil of the plant,
made up of the water insoluble chemical compounds from the plant. The
tiny amount of essential oil found in solution in the hydrosol is different
in chemical make up from the concentrated pure oil from the same distillation
process.
By combining the two liquids - hydrosol and essential oil - from the same
plant, and emulsifying them so that the oil and water mix, we have a liquid
that embodies the full fragrance and chemistry of the distilled plant:
thus, a whole plant synergy. They are preserved with grapefruit seed extract
and have a one year shelf life. Store in a cool place out of the direct
sun.
All whole plant synergies (below) are available in a 2 oz.
amber spray bottle, unless otherwise noted.
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Angelica
( Angelica archangelica)
Cost: $11.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: rich, herbaceous, musky with a peppery note
Planet: Sun
Note: base
Influence on the mind and emotions: helps one deal
with stress—related disorders, fatigue and nervous tension, as well
as giving strength to a discouraged heart and an overwhelmed mind;
a good general tonic.
Key qualities and character: stimulating, dispersing,
relaxing, restoring, strengthening and fortifying.
Traditional uses and folklore: used as a major
anti-infective and antidote to poison since the early Middle Ages
in Europe; grown extensively in monasteries (and named after the
Archangel Michael) and employed as an aid to digestion, to treat
respiratory ailments and promote fertility; often used to flavor
alcohol, as a perfume ingredient and candied for confectionery,
especially in France and Spain.
Skin care: good tonic for lifeless and congested
skin and for inflamed irritations.
Precautions: photo-sensitizing and not to be used
during pregnancy or by diabetics.
Ingredients: aromatic hydrosol of unsprayed Angelica
from France, essential oil of wildcrafted Angelica from India, coconut
emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
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Sweet
Basil ( Ocimum basilicum)
Cost: $12.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: clear, warm, herbal, spicy-sweet with an
anise note.
Planet: Mars
Note: top
Influence on the mind and emotions: an excellent
nervous system tonic, it is useful for increasing concentration
and clarity, reducing mental fatigue, and dealing with mental stress
and tension.
Key qualities and character: uplifting, awakening,
clarifying, stimulating, optimism and strength.
Traditional uses and folklore: in India it is used
for respiratory problems, as an antidote for insect bites and as
a preventive against epidemics; in China it’s used for stomach and
kidney problems; and in Europe Basil has been used for neuralgia,
skin problems and nervous conditions. The oil has been used in cosmetics,
perfumery and to flavor food.
Skin care: its tonic action is helpful in cases
of congested skin, as an insect repellant, and helps to control
skin eruptions.
Precautions: avoid during pregnancy; possible sensitization
in some individuals; and an irritant to those with sensitive skin.
Use in moderation.
Ingredients: aromatic hydrosol of certified organic
Basil from Washington State, certified organic European Sweet Basil
from Bulgaria, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
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Chamomile
Combination
German (Blue) Chamomile Matricaria recutica (M. chamomilla)
and Roman Chamomile Anthemis nobilis ( Chamaemelum
nobile)
Cost: $11.25
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: (German) pungent, herbaceous with a seaweed
note; (Roman) sweet, warm, herbaceous with a fruity note.
Planet: both Sun and Moon
Note: middle
Influence on the mind and emotions: soothing for
all stress-related complaints; calms the mind and assists with developing
a relaxed, patient, empathic serenity.
Key qualities and character: peaceful and healing
(both); strong and cooling (German) combined with harmonizing and
spiritual (Roman).
Traditional uses and folklore: used by the ancient
Egyptians for intermittent fevers; one of the Saxon’s sacred herbs:
in use around the Mediterranean area and in Europe for over 2000
years, especially to deal with nervous complaints, digestive issues,
liver problems, sleeplessness and children’s illnesses; has been
used in cosmetics, soaps, perfumes, care products and to flavor
food and alcoholic drinks.
Skin care: excellent skin cleanser; useful for
all skin problems, especially when the skin is dry, inflamed, sensitive
and compromised.
Precautions: some authorities advise to not use
during the first trimester of pregnancy; generally non-toxic and
non-irritating, though may cause dermatitis in some individuals.
Ingredients: aromatic hydrosol of unsprayed Roman
Chamomile from Eastern Europe, essential oils of certified organic
German and Roman Chamomile from Bulgaria and Italy respectively,
coconut emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
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Complete
Citrus ( Citrus aurantifolia, C. aurantium, C.
bergamia, C. junos, C. limon, C. reticulata and C. sinensis)
Cost: $15.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: very complex and energizing, with great
depth due to the number of oils: the quintessence of citrus.
Planet: Sun
Note: top
Influence on the mind and emotions: the citruses
in general impart optimism and improve the mood; due to its complexity,
this combination is an interesting blend of both familiarity and
novelty.
Key qualities and character: the citruses are joyful
and uplifting, warming and energizing, peaceful and balancing.
Traditional uses and folklore: citruses have been
employed as food, beverage and fragrance for millennia.
Skin care: general tonification.
Precautions: photo-sensitization and may be an
irritant for those with sensitive skin.
Ingredients: to the ingredients of both the Complete
Orange and Lime Whole Plant Synergies are added the following essential
and cold-pressed oils: certified organic Wild Forest Petitgrain
from Madagascar, certified organic Bergamot from Italy, Yuzu from
Korea, certified organic Lemon from Argentina, certified organic
Pink and White Grapefruit from South Africa, unsprayed Green Mandarin
from Italy and certified organic Red Mandarin from South Africa.
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Geranium
( Pelargonium graveolens)
Cost: $11.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: sweet, floral, strong, rosey with herbaceous
undertones
Planet: Venus
Note: middle regulator
Influence on the mind and emotions: tonic to the
nervous system, lifts the spirits, balances emotional extremes,
soothing, revitalizing, excellent for easing all the negative manifestations
of stress.
Key qualities and character: harmonizing, feminine,
balancing, comforting, neutral to slightly warming, gentle and powerful
healer.
Traditional uses and folklore: as a protective
herb in Medieval Europe; flowers were once used in love sachets;
planted around cottages to repel evil spirits; used as a fragrance
in soaps and perfumes.
Skin care: useful for all skin types due to its
ability to balance sebum production; good over all skin cleanser
with anti-inflammatory, astringent, and moisturizing properties;
improves blood flow; has antiseptic and anti-fungal action.
Precautions: the essential oil may cause irritation
to sensitive skin (though not usually in the dilution of the synergy).
Ingredients: unsprayed aromatic hydrosol of Geranium
from the United Kingdom, certified organic essential oil of Geranium
from Madagascar and South Africa, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit
seed extract.
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Juniper
( Juniperus communis)
Cost: $ 8.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: refreshing, peppery, sweet/pungent, balsamic,
slightly woody
Planet: Sun / Jupiter
Note: middle
Influence on the mind and emotions: strengthening
tonic for the nervous system, especially when feeling emotionally
depleted and intellectually fatigued; gently stimulating and revitalizing,
especially after social interaction; supportive of the spirit in
challenging situations; and excellent for dealing with all aspects
of stress.
Key qualities and character: strengthening, protective,
purifying, replenishing, renewing, cleansing, and stimulating.
Traditional uses and folklore: to ward off contagious
diseases; burned during purification and healing ceremonies; taken
to replenish tired spirits; one of the earliest used aromatics:
burned as an incense at funerals and for ritual cleansing; used
by traditional societies wherever found growing for both medicinal
and religious purposes.
Skin care: cleansing detoxifier, astringent, circulatory
tonic, rubefacient (increases local capillary circulation), anti-inflammatory,
antiseptic, mild analgesic, and toner for all skin problems.
Precautions: avoid during the first trimester of
pregnancy, and in the presence of kidney disease.
Ingredients: wildcrafted aromatic hydrosol of Rocky
Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulum) from New Mexico,
certified organic essential oil of Juniper from Nepal, coconut emulsifier,
and grapefruit seed extract.
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Lavender
( Lavandula angustifolia)
Aroma: classic, clean, light
floral with herbaceous, balsamic, and powdery undertones
Planet: Mercury
Note: middle sedative
Influence on the mind and emotions: balances unstable
emotional states, calms and soothes the nervous system, restores
equilibrium, harmonizes extremes, stabilizes the physical, etheric
and astral bodies (Rudolph Steiner), soothes the spirit, and restores
the body / mind after emotional and mental turmoil and exhaustion.
Key qualities and character: balancing, calming,
harmonizing, normalizing, cleansing, embracing, and healing.
Traditional uses and folklore: favorite of Romans
in their baths; strewn on floors on festive occasions; used by midwives
to aid in childbirth; found in every Medieval monastery garden;
used in potpourris, sachets, soaps, perfumes, sleep pillows, to
scent linens and deter moths; dedicated to Hecate; and used by Hildegard
von Bingen to maintain a pure character.
Skin care: suitable for all skin types, applicable
to all types of skin conditions of all ages, cell regenerator, excellent
for damaged and weathered skin, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal,
and antiseptic.
Precautions: best not used during first trimester
of pregnancy
Ingredients: All five Lavender Whole Plant Synergies
[see below] contain certified
organic French and / or USA Lavender aromatic hydrosols, coconut
emulsifiers, and grapefruit seed extract.
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Dalmation Lavender
Cost: $10.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Ethically wildcrafted essential oil of Lavender from Croatia.
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Lavender Mailette
Cost: $11.25
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Unsprayed essential oil of Lavender (variety Mailette) from France.
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Lavender Potpourri
Cost: $12.50
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
A mixture of the Three Lavenders (below) plus certified organic
Lavender essential oils from highland France and Kashmir.
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Three Lavenders
Cost: $11.50
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
A mixture of Dalmation Lavender, Lavender Mailette and Wild Lavender
essential oils in equal amounts.
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Wild Lavender
Cost: $10.50
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Certified organic essential oil of Lavender from Bulgaria.
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Lime
( Citrus aurantifolia)
Cost: $ 8.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: citrusy, fresh, sharp, sweet / tart and
fruity
Planet: Sun
Note: top
Influence on the mind and emotions: stimulates
and refreshes where the mind is tired and the emotions are blunted
and/or apathetic.
Key qualities and character: activating, stimulating,
uplifting and refreshing.
Traditional uses and folklore: flavoring and fragrance
for soaps and perfumes
Skin care: astringent, tonifying, refreshing, especially
helpful for oily and problem skin, antiseptic and anti-viral
Precautions: may cause photo-sensitivity in strong
sunlight, and may be irritating to very sensitive skin
Ingredients: aromatic hydrosol of Lime from Mexico,
certified organic cold-pressed oil of Lime from the USA, unsprayed
essential oil Lime from Brazil, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit
seed extract.
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Complete
Melaleuca ( Melaleuca alternifolia, M. ericifolia,
M. leucodendron and M. quinquenervia virifolia)
Cost: $11.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: Aroma: penetrating, fresh, camphoric, green,
slightly sweet and fruity
Planet: n/a
Note: top
Influence on the mind and emotions: same as Tea
Tree; stimulating; clears thoughts; helps balance body and mind;
reviving and aids concentration.
Key qualities and character: same as Tea Tree;
stimulating, balancing and clearing.
Traditional uses & folklore: same as Tea Tree;
drunk as a beverage in the Middle East (Niaouli); used throughout
the east as a remedy for stomach problems, infectious respiratory
ailments and various skin diseases (Cajeput).
Skin care: same as Tea Tree; firms tissues and
aides in healing skin eruptions and insect bites.
Precautions: may be irritating to those with sensitive
skin.
Ingredients: to the ingredients of Tea Tree Whole
Plant Synergy are added the following essential oils: unsprayed
Nerolina from Australia, unsprayed Cajeput from Spain and wildcrafted
Niaouli from Madagascar.
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Melissa
(Lemon Balm) ( Melissa officinalis)
Cost: $11.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: sweet, fresh, lemony, herbaceous with floral
undertones
Planet: Jupiter
Note: middle
Influence on the mind and emotions: calming and
uplifting; instills a positive outlook; helps one deal with physical
manifestations of emotional upset; balancing to vacillating emotional
states; increases understanding and sharpens memory; and is an excellent
heart tonic, especially in instances of shock.
Key qualities and character: comforting, calming,
protecting, revitalizing, soothing, strengthening, supportive and
stabilizing.
Traditional uses and folklore: a Medieval favorite,
Carmelite water was used to ease nervous headaches and improve the
complexion; Paracelsis called it the elixir of life; and used extensively
in Europe to renew one’s energy, strengthen the mind, and prevent
baldness.
Skin care: soothing anti-inflammatory, ant-allergic,
cooling and anti-viral.
Precautions: may irritate very sensitive skin,
especially the face, unless diluted further.
Ingredients: certified organic aromatic hydrosol
of Melissa from the USA, unsprayed essential oil of Melissa from
the United Kingdom, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
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Mint (Peppermint
and Spearmint) ( Mentha piperita & Mentha
spicata)
Cost: $ 8.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: bright, clean, fresh, penetrating (the Peppermint
is camphorous and sharp and the Spearmint is sweet and grassy).
Planet: Mercury / Venus (Peppermint) & Venus (Spearmint)
Note: top
Influence on the mind and emotions: Peppermint:
stimulating and cooling, it helps counter mental fogginess and lack
of focus; excellent for stress, tension, overwork; unblocks stuck
emotions and helps increase concentration and memory. Spearmint:
stimulates a tired mind and helps mitigate effects of travel and
sea-sickness; can bring back childhood joys and memories.
Key qualities and character: clarifying, stimulating,
awakening, penetrating, energizing, clearing, strengthening and
vivifying.
Traditional uses and folklore: Roman and Greek
physicians used it to fortify and stimulate; major flavoring ingredient
in foods and beverages throughout recorded history; part of the
ancient Egyptian incense Kyphi; in the Bible it was used as a tithe
and a tribute, as well as on the floors of synagogues; Christians
dedicated it to the Virgin Mary; the Arabs drank the tea to ensure
virility; and throughout Europe, mint was used as a remedy for mental
exhaustion and headaches.
Skin care: capillary constrictor good for removing
toxic congestion; ant-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-microbial, anti-fungal;
and good for oily and itchy skin.
Precautions: shouldn’t be used in conjunction with
homeopathic remedies; not for use at night since it can cause wakefulness;
do not use if pregnant or on small children; and can be irritating
to sensitive skin.
Ingredients: unsprayed aromatic hydrosol of Oregon
Peppermint, essential oils of unsprayed Willamette Valley Peppermint
and certified organic USA Spearmint, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit
seed extract.
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Myrtle
( Myrtus communis)
Cost: $10.50
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: clear, slightly sweet, penetrating, camphoraceous/herbaceous
Planet: Venus
Note: middle
Influence on the mind and emotions: related to
both the Eucalyptuses and the Melaleucas, Myrtle is more sedating
and calming, and may help soothe anger and irritation.
Key qualities and character: peace, victory, immortal
love; regulating and harmonizing.
Traditional uses and folklore: the Egyptians used
it for nervous spasms, the Romans for urinary and respiratory tract
infections, the Greeks as an aphrodisiac and the Europeans as an
anti-catarrhal, antiseptic, and as a major ingredient of “angel’s
water,” a 16th century skin tonic; used in skin care, love potions,
as a victory crown (in the ancient Olympics), in wedding bouquets
and as an ingredient in eau-de-cologne.
Skin care: with its antiseptic and astringent properties,
it is excellent for oily and problem skin.
Precautions: none
Ingredients: aromatic hydrosol of unsprayed Red
Myrtle from France, essential oil of wild Green Myrtle from the
Balkans, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
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Neroli
(Bitter Orange Blossom) ( Citrus aurantium)
Cost: $16.50
Size: 1 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: rich, sweet, warm, exquisite floral that
is slightly euphoric
Planet: Sun
Note: top
Influence on the mind and emotions: both tonifying
and sedating, it relieves chronic stress; soothes highly emotional
states; redirects energy towards feelings of peace; helps calm overactive
mental states and is conducive to meditation and prayer.
Key qualities and character: soothing, calming,
loving, spiritual, pure and confident.
Traditional uses and folklore: the flower symbolizes
innocence and secure love; petals have been used in cosmetics and
eau de cologne; floral water has been a part of various European
and Middle eastern cuisines; taken as a tea for nervous afflictions;
included in bridal bouquets to calm nervous apprehension; employed
as a flavoring and considered to stimulate the heart chakra.
Skin care: stimulates the growth of healthy new
cells; regenerating for all skin types, especially for the problems
of aging skin; anti-inflammatory and good for weathered and sensitive
skin.
Precautions: none
Ingredients: ecologically ethical aromatic hydrosol
of Orange Blossom from Morocco, unsprayed essential oil of Neroli
from Tunisia, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
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Bitter
Orange ( Citrus aurantium)
Cost: $10.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: radiant, tangy, warm, refreshing, citrusy
Planet: Sun
Note: top
Influence on the mind and emotions: dispels tension
through relaxation and regeneration; comforting nerve tonic; encourages
positive thoughts; and helps keep spirits bright during the winter
months.
Key qualities and character: energizing, warming,
uplifting, resolute and zesty.
Traditional uses and folklore: seen as having an
affinity for the liver; symbol of innocence and fertility; used
to strengthen the digestion; and considered a good children’s scent.
Skin care: circulatory and skin tonic, gently detoxifying,
good for congested problem skin, and used to prevent aging issues.
Precaution: photo-sensitizing and can irritate
sensitive skin in high doses.
Ingredients: ecologically ethical aromatic hydrosol
of Orange Blossom from Morocco, unsprayed cold-pressed oil of Bitter
Orange from the Island of Dominica, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit
seed extract.
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Complete
Orange ( Citrus aurantium & C. sinensis)
Cost: $11.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: the warm tangy freshness of Bitter Orange
mixed with the sweet zesty fruitiness of Sweet Orange joined with
the rich exquisite floral aroma of Neroli combined with the fresh
floral—woody scent of Petitgrain. Altogether a lovely evocation
of the full range of Orange aromas.
Planet: Sun
Note: middle to top
Influence on the mind and emotions: a mixture of
the attributes of Neroli and Bitter Orange, with the sunny and optimistic
Sweet Orange and the self-confidence and inner vision of Petitgrain.
Key qualities and character: warming, happy, restoring,
balancing, peaceful and loving.
Traditional uses and folklore: same as Bitter Orange
and Neroli, with the addition of Petitgrain, which has been extensively
used as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, perfumes and cosmetics,
employed as a deodorant and hair rinse, and as an aid to convalescence.
Skin care: the addition of Petitgrain brings further
toning, especially for problem skin prone to excessive perspiration.
Precautions: same as Neroli and Bitter Orange.
Sweet Orange is also photo-sensitizing; Petitgrain has no precautions.
Ingredients: same as Bitter Orange and Neroli Whole
Plant Synergies plus certified organic cold-pressed oil of Sweet
Orange Italy and unsprayed essential oil of Petitgrain bigarade
(the oil is from the leaf of the Bitter orange tree) also from Italy.
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Rose
Aroma: in general—deep, rich,
sweet floral that is warming, uplifting and tenacious. The Damask
is slightly spicy, the Cabbage is spicy and honey-like, the Bourbon
is complex with fruity and musky undertones, and all four together
is exquisite.
Planet: Venus
Note: middle to base
Influence on the mind and emotions: all roses help
one deal with relationship issues (good for visualizing positive,
loving connections); lift the heart and ease stress; helps one deal
with grief, melancholy and loss, as well as lack of confidence in
one’s desirability. The Damask Rose is especially helpful for fear
of loving or not being loved, broken-heartedness and emotional crisis.
The Cabbage and Bourbon Roses address issues of sexuality, fear
of letting go and lack of motivation.
Key qualities and character: Damask: loving, harmonizing,
comforting, caring; gentle, peaceful, euphoric. Cabbage and Bourbon:
passionate, harmonious, reassuring, comforting and soothing.
Traditional uses and folklore: this was the first
flower distilled (primarily for the aromatic hydrosol known as Rose
water and used extensively in food and cosmetics) in 10th Century
Persia; metaphysically, the red and white roses were symbolic of
different stages of alchemical work and attainment (as well as the
symbols of the royal houses of Lancaster and York in England); often
called the Queen of flowers; the Romans strewed petals on the bridal
bed; in the mystical Christian tradition St. Dominic had a vision
of the Virgin Mary and received the first rosary, each bead scented
with rose; the Greeks considered the rose as originating from the
blood of Adonis, the Turks the blood of Venus and the Arabs the
sweat of Mohammed; and the rose has been used by many cultures to
invoke the sacred feminine, as an aid to meditation, an aphrodisiac,
and as a symbol of purity and divine love.
Skin care: has a tonic and astringent effect upon
the capillaries; for all skin types, especially dry, sensitive,
aging, reddened and itchy; cell rejuvenator, anti-inflammatory and
anti-microbial.
Precautions: best not used during the first trimester
of pregnancy, but otherwise one of the safest oils.
Ingredients: all the Rose whole plant synergies
are in a base of certified organic aromatic hydrosol from Bulgaria,
coconut emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
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Bourbon Rose ( Rosa borboniana)
Cost: $11.95
Size: 1 fluid oz. spray bottle
Unsprayed absolute of rose from India.
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Cabbage Rose ( Rosa centifolia)
Cost: $10.95
Size: 1 fluid oz. spray bottle
Absolute of Rose from France.
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Damask Rose (Rose Otto) ( Rosa damascena)
Cost: $14.95
Size: 1 fluid oz. spray bottle
Ecologically ethical essential oil of Rose from Bulgaria.
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Rose Medley
Cost: $12.95
Size: 1 fluid oz. spray bottle
Equal amounts of the three Roses (Bourbon, Cabbage, Damask).
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Three
Rosemarys ( Rosmarinus officinalis, chemotypes
borneal/camphor, cineole and verbenone)
Cost: $ 8.95
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: warm, penetrating, invigorating, herbaceous
with woody / camphoraceous / balsamic notes
Planet: Sun
Note: middle
Influence on the mind and emotions: a mental stimulant
that improves memory, perception and confidence; good for nervous
exhaustion, stress-related disorders and debility; helps one deal
with general lethargy and mental fogginess.
Key qualities and character: healing, stimulating,
restorative, centering, strengthening and invigorating.
Traditional uses and folklore: ancient Egyptians,
Greeks and Romans considered it a symbol of regeneration, the Moors
a deterrent to pests; the Europeans burned it as incense and used
it as a fumigant in sick rooms; rosemary was one of the ingredients
of Marseilles vinegar, used by thieves to protect themselves from
plague; used medicinally to strengthen the nerves and memory and
for a wide range of complaints of the respiratory, circulatory and
digestive systems, as well as muscular pain and scalp disorders;
extensively used soaps, colognes, cosmetics and in food and drinks
both as flavoring and preservative.
Skin care: astringent and stimulating; especially
useful on dry, mature and sluggish skin; good for skin eruptions,
scalp problems, microbial and insect damage, and issues exacerbated
by poor circulation; the aromatic hydrosol was a major ingredient
of Hungary water (circa 1370) which was used to cleanse and rejuvenate
the skin.
Precautions: do not use if pregnant, epileptic,
in the presence of high blood pressure, or on small children; usually
non-irritating in dilution.
Ingredients: aromatic hydrosol of Rosemary from
France, essential oils of certified organic Rosemary from Portugal
(borneol/camphor type) and South Africa (verbenone type) and wild
from Tunisia (1.8 cineol type), coconut emulsifier and grapefruit
seed extract.
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Tea Tree
( AMelaleuca alternifolia)
Cost: $11.50
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: clear, fresh, camphoric, herbaceous, medicinal
Planet: n/a
Note: top
Influence on the mind and emotions: helps one deal
with shock; “first aid in a bottle."
Key qualities and character: purifying, healing,
detoxifying, strengthening, protective.
Traditional uses and folklore: the Australian Aborigines
have used the leaves topically and internally for millennia to treat
infected wounds and respiratory problems; used in World War II military
first aid kits in tropical areas; extensively scientifically researched,
Tea tree is currently used in dental practice and in deodorants,
soaps and natural disinfectants and air fresheners.
Skin care: very cleansing; anti-fungal, anti-bacterial,
anti-viral and immune boosting; good for all skin problems caused
by microbes; helpful for alleviating dry scalp and dandruff and
said to help give some protection against the negative effects of
radiation therapy upon the skin.
Precautions: do not use undiluted upon the skin
as it may cause sensitization in some individuals.
Ingredients: aromatic hydrosol of certified organic
Tea Tree from Australia, essential oil of certified organic/biodynamic
Tea tree from Australia, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit seed
extract.
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Yarrow
( Achillea millefolium)
Cost: $ 9.95
Size: 1 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: green, fresh, herbaceous, slightly camphoric
and sweet/sharp
Planet: Venus
Note: top
Influence on the mind and emotions: nerve tonic—strengthens
and revitalizes whole system; helps keep psychological equilibrium
intact; balancing during hormonal changes and shifting energies;
instills a sense of security and uplifts the spirits. Key words
and qualities: balancing, grounding, opening, restorative, revitalizing,
strengthening and protective.
Key qualities and character: balancing, grounding,
opening, restorative, revitalizing, strengthening and protective.
Traditional uses and folklore: used as a battle
medicine to staunch wounds (Achilles healed his tendon with the
herb); the Chinese viewed the plant as sacred, using the dried stalks
in their I Ching divination (Yarrow was seen as the perfect balance
between Yin and Yang); European cultures also associated Yarrow
with both divination (if placed under one’s pillow, will bring a
dream/vision of one’s true love or future spouse) and protection(with
the power to ward off evil spirits) and has also been used as a
digestive bitters.
Skin care: anti-inflammatory, cell regenerating,
analgesic, astringent skin tonic for oily, damaged and problem skin;
tonifies and conditions the scalp and stimulates hair growth.
Precautions: possible sensitization in some individuals.
Ingredients: aromatic hydrosol of Yarrow from Bulgaria,
certified organic essential oil of Blue Yarrow from the USA, coconut
emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
Whole Plant Synergy Blends
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Basil
Balance ( Ocimum basilicum (chemotype linalool),
Citrus bergamia, Pelargonium graveolens, Salvia sclaria and
Pimpinella anisum)
Cost: $ 13.85
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: this blend creates a spicey, sweet, heady
scent with fruity, floral, licorice and herbaceous undertones.
Planets: Mars, Venus, Moon/Mercury and Sun
Notes: top, top to middle and middle
Influence on the mind and emotions: Basil is known
as the premier aromatic nerve tonic, and brings balance and strength.
Bergamot is both calming and uplifting, instilling balance and composure.
Geranium is regulating and normalizing, bringing the mind and emotions
into balance. Clary Sage is relaxing and comforting, helping one
handle stress. Anise is warming and calming, a tonic to the body’s
physical and emotional aspects.
Key qualities and character: uplifting and clarifying,
refreshing and encouraging, balancing and healing, harmonizing and
restoring, tonifying and regulating.
Traditional uses and folklore: Basil, originating
in India, has been used for millennia as a medicine (especially
in Ayurveda{the traditional medicine of India} and in traditional
Chinese medicine), and as a culinary herb (especially in Italy and
France). Bergamot is named after the Italian city of Bergamo in
Lombardy (where the essential oil was first produced), and has been
a mainstay of traditional Italian folk medicine for the treatment
of fever and infections. Geranium is actually an aromatic Pelargonium,
native to North Africa, and was traditionally used to treat wounds
and tumors. Clary Sage, a European native, was referred to, during
the Middle Ages, as ‘Oculus Christi’ or “Eye of Christ”,
and was used as a nerve tonic and to flavor alcoholic beverages.
Anise, coming from the Middle East, was used by all the ancient
civilizations as a carminative and digestive aid, and later by the
Turks and Europeans to also flavor various alcoholic beverages.
Skin care: a refreshing and tonifying antiseptic
useful for most skin conditions.
Precautions: do not use if pregnant, or in cases
of high estrogen production. Slightly photo-sensitizing, so do not
expose skin to bright sunlight immediately after using.
Ingredients: certified organic aromatic hydrosol
of Basil from Washington State, certified organic aromatic hydrosol
of Geranium from California, essential oils of certified organic
European Sweet Basil from Bulgaria, certified organic Geranium from
South Africa, certified organic Clary Sage from Bulgaria, and unsprayed
Anise from Hungary, coconut emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
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Letting
Go Of Fear ( Coriandrum sativum, Cupressus sempervirens,
Citru sinensis, Ormensis multicaulis, Melissa officinalis and Citrus
aurantium)
Cost: $ 13.85
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: this blend creates a rich, sweet, spicy
scent with floral, balsamic, woody and citrus notes.
Planets: Venus, Saturn, Sun and Jupiter
Notes: top, middle, middle to base
Influence on the mind and emotions: Coriander is
uplifting and refreshing, bringing creativity and confidence; Cypress
is soothing and centering, contributing strength and direction;
Sweet Orange is uplifting and positive, adding resolute courage;
Ormensis is relaxing and soothing, bringing grounding and wisdom;
Melissa is both calming and uplifting, instilling a positive outlook;
and Neroli is relaxing and loving, offering emotional tranquility.
Key qualities and character: motivating and encouraging,
protective and wise, warming and energizing, mindful and calming,
supportive and peaceful, and calm and spiritual.
Traditional uses and folklore: Coriander, once
grown in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, has been used since ancient
times for medicine (constipation and insomnia), food (the Egyptians
called it the spice of happiness), flavoring (of various wines and
liqueurs), and in cosmetics (an ingredient of the 17th century French
Carmelite toilette water). Cypress, often planted in graveyards,
has long been valued as a medicine (astringent tonic), incense (for
purification), and for its wood (made into houses, ships, sarcophagi
and statues of deities), both in the eastern Mediterranean and in
Asia. Sweet Orange, Melissa and Neroli: see their individual profiles
above; and Oremnsis, a relatively new essential oil, native to north-west
Africa, that is distantly related to the Chamomiles botanically,
and for that reason is often called Wild or Moroccan Chamomile.
Skin care: balancing and cleansing tonic to most
skin types.
Precautions: use in moderation; a few individuals
may be sensitive.
Ingredients: ecologically ethical aromatic hydrosol
of Orange Blossom (Neroli); essential oils of unsprayed Coriander
from India, ecologically ethical Cypress from Morocco, certified
organic Sweet Orange from Italy, unsprayed Ormensis from Morocco,
unsprayed Melissa from the UK, and unsprayed Neroli from Tunisia;
coconut emulsifier and grapefruit seed extract.
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Magnificent
(Santalum album, Liquidamber orientalis, Citrus aurantium,
Rosa centifolia, Dianthus caryophyllus, Jasminum officinalis var.
grandiflorum, and Pogostemon patchouli)
Cost: $ 16.00
Size: 2 fluid oz. spray bottle
Aroma: this combination creates a very rich,
deep, floral, balsamic scent with sweet, woody, honey and earthy
notes.
Planets: Sun, Jupiter, Uranus and Venus
Note: middle to base
Influence on the mind and emotions: Sandalwood
instills peace and acceptance through its soothing nature; Amber
calms the mind and opens the heart; Neroli uplifts the spirits
and imparts peace; Rose supports and nurtures the heart while
bringing passionate sensuality; Carnation is comforting and sensual;
Jasmine calms the nerves and brings confident warmth; and Patchouli
is grounding and balancing.
Key qualities and character: warmth, originality,
sensuality, peacefulness, balance, passion and grounding.
Traditional uses and folklore: Sandalwood has
been used since antiquity as an incense in religious ceremonies
(especially in China and India); Amber has also been used as an
incense for centuries (mainly in Asia minor); Neroli and Rose
(see their individual profiles above); Carnation (known as gillyflower)
was used in Britain (as well as Europe) since the Norman times
as a cordial to “comfort the heart” and the petals were bound
into chaplets for weddings and coronations; Jasmine, often called
the “King of fragrance,” has been used as a perfume and in cosmetics
throughout the East; and Patchouli has a long history of medicinal
use in Malaysia, Japan, India and China.
Skin care: excellent toner for all skin types,
especially mature, weathered and inflamed skin.
Precautions: do not use if pregnant.
Ingredients: Aromatic Hydrosols: certified organic
Rose from Bulgaria, ecologically ethical Orange Blossom (Neroli)
from Tunisia and plantation- grown Sandalwood from India. Essential
oils: Plantation-grown Sandalwood from Tamil Nadu in India, Amber
from Tunisia, unsprayed Neroli from Tunisia, Rose and Carnation
Absolutes from France, ecologically ethical Jasmine Absolute from
India and certified organic/traditionally processed (aged) Patchouli
from Indonesia. Other ingredients: coconut emulsifier and grapefruit
seed extract.
Note: Price list updated
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The information presented here only reflects historical usage of
herbs and herbal products and is given for educational purposes
only. No statement has been evaluated by the FDA. None of these
herbs in any form of product are intended to diagnose, treat, cure
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