Man in the Moon Herbs

Essential Oils for Leos July 22-Aug 21   Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac, is ruled by the Sun. Their element is fire making them passionate and dedicated people. They are a fixed sign and not easy to change. Those born under the lion are powerful, natural leaders who tend to be self assured, creative, faithful and entertaining. These dominant traits can sometimes lead to bossiness and arrogance so the trick is nurturing and balancing all that energy. Oils to promote Leos' warm hearted and romantic nature are those with a higher vibration such as rose , neroli , jasmine , frankincense , myrrh and melissa/lemon balm . To nature an innate generosity of spirit use lavender , rose geranium , cinnamon and/or chamomile . Terra cotta diffuser pendants are an easy affordable way to enjoy the oils that nurture and balance your Sun sign. You simply apply one or two drops to the clay, let it absorb into the pores of the terra cotta and take your aromatherapy with yo...

This is an easy to make balm that is wonderful for healing and preventing dry, cracked skin. Lavender Balm 1/4 cup apricot kernel oil 1/4 beeswax 3 tablespoons cocoa butter 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E 1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil one 4 ounce tub or jar Melt the beeswax and cocoa butter along with the apricot kernel oil in a double boiler stirring occasionally to thoroughly blend. Remove from heat and let cool until you can see your mixture just begin to harden on the sides of your pan. Keep a good eye on it so it doesn't get too far along. Stir in the vitamin E and lavender oil and pour into your pot. Let cool and harden with the lid off. You can substitute another light oil like jojoba or sweet almond oil for the apricot kernel oil if you like. Don't care for lavender? Use your favorite fragrance or essential oil instead. If you don't have access to bottled vitamin E add 3 vitamin E capsules by poking a hole in them and squeezing the liquid into the balm.

I find myself reaching for a bottle of essential on almost a daily basis, especially this time of year when fresh, fragrant herbs just aren't available. Two of the most useful to me are peppermint and lavender. Lavender has a clean, relaxing scent. Depending on the cultivar used to make the oil, it can be fruity or resinous in character. ~ I keep a little roll on bottle of lavender essential oil handy for minor burns and zits. ~If you are stressed, can't sleep or are exhausted try a little lavender to help revive yourself. ~Add a few drops to a warm bath. ~For a more portable solution, sprinkle a couple of drops on a tissue or cotton ball to take with you. Peppermint is next on my list of favorites. Its cooling, refreshing scent is perfect for relieving mental fatigue. ~Freshen the air in a sickroom with a few drops of peppermint oil on a cotton ball in a small dish. ~Place a couple of those peppermint cotton balls in a plastic bag to take with you when traveling. The scent hel...

It's that time of year again! The kids are back in school and head lice are looking to expand their territory. Most of the commonly available treatments are harsh and rather toxic. The best way to deal with lice is to discourage them from taking up residence on your or your child's head to begin with. Fortunately, this can be done safely and fragrantly! These essential oils are suitable for people of all ages- lavender rosemary (should NOT be used during pregnancy) lemon eucalyptus geranium Pick one or two of your favorites and blend equal parts of each. Add 2-3 drops to the final rinse after shampooing or put a couple of drops in the palm of your hand and massage into the scalp and hair after washing. The oils add a subtle shine and a pleasant fragrance that lice just don't like!

Lavender is one of the most useful herbs I know. It can be used in cosmetics, for first aide, to help change your mood, for cooking, for cleaning and just because it smells good! Today I'll show you how useful a bottle of simple lavender essential oil is and follow up in the upcoming week with recipes and formulas you can make to incorporate this wonderful herb into your daily life. AVOID LAVENDER DURING THE FIRST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY OR IF YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IS EXTREMELY LOW. Be sure to purchase pure essential oil and not fragrance oil. The fragrance oils are synthetic and don't have the same properties as the real thing. 1.ZAP A ZIT- a drop of lavender essential oil on a pimple will dry it up in no time! Lavender is anti bacterial. 2.MINOR BURNS- apply ice cold compresses for 10 minutes, then immediately apply a couple of drops of lavender essential oil to the affected area. Seek medical attention for serious burns! 3.MINOR SCRAPES-bathe the area with 2 cups of warm water...