2024 05: Aromatherapy Newsletter May 2024
Green Valley Aromatherapy – May 2024
Dear Aromatherapy Friends,
May has arrived in spectacular fashion.
We had a beautiful weekend to celebrate our mother’s and mother figures on the 12th and the Victoria Day long weekend offered up sun and showers.
The good weather has prompted some of us to spend more time in our gardens and yards, which has reminded us that, as nice as the lush green grass is for us, mosquitoes quite like it too. A quick spritz of some bug deterring essential oils (Lemongrass, Citronella, Peppermint, Thyme, Lavender and Cedarwood to name just a few) will help to dissuade them from making your legs lunch!
Wishing you a beautiful May!
Aromatically Yours,
Barb Greenwood
profile on fennel essential oil
Fennel essential oil has long been known as an aid for digestive issues. It is helpful for quick relief of nausea, flatulence, and hiccoughs.
In cases of gout and arthritis, fennel essential oil works to help prevent the build-up of toxins in the body, which occurs before the onset of inflammation in the joints.
For thousands of years, fennel has been known for its effects on the female reproductive system. We now know this is due to one of the plants hormones, anethol, which helps to stimulate the adrenal glands production of estrogen. It has a balancing effect on a woman’s hormones. It may also help to regulate menstrual cycles especially where periods are scant with painful cramping.
Fennel essential oil can be found in the following blends: Equilibrium, Tummies and Solar Plexus.
Fennel Essential Oil is on Sale for 15% off in May 2024
profile on elevate the spirit blend
There are some days when you have the urge to be creative, but you lack inspiration or the energy to complete any of your artistic endeavors. No worries! Our Elevate the Spirit Blend is there for you! One of our most popular blends, Elevate the Spirit has a beautiful sunny smell, reminiscent of pink candies and a warm summer breeze filled with fragrant florals.
Synergized with pure essential oils meant to help creativity, mental clarity, and relaxation, Elevate the Spirit Blend was designed in celebration of the Elevate the Arts festival here in Courtenay. This blend may help boost your creativity while keeping you uplifted.
A blend of Amyris, Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Rose Geranium, Cedarwood, Spearmint, Ylang Ylang and Vanilla.
Our Elevate the Spirit blend is on Sale for 15% off in May 2024
profile on helichrysum floral water
Helichrysum is also known as Immortelle or Everlasting. This floral water has powerful anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic properties. It is very helpful after any surgery as it helps to speed the healing of incisions while also helping to reduce swelling and bruising. It has also been used successfully for cleaning and healing tattoos or body piercings and may help to heal scar tissue.
Helichrysum floral water works well as an after workout/sports rub due to its powerful anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic properties.
In skincare Helichrysum floral water is good for sensitive, mature, or congested skin. It can be spritzed on the face to help clear up acne. Men can use it before and after shaving to help prevent and/or heal ingrown hairs. Helichrysum floral water has been used to ease symptoms of eczema, providing soothing relief to dry itchy skin.
Helichrysum Floral Water is on Sale for 15% off in May 2024
ultimate blend for pms
Hormonal imbalance can affect everyone a little differently, most would agree that it is generally not a positive thing to experience and can cause significant physical discomfort and psychological uneasiness.
To 30ml of carrier oil (Fractionated Coconut Oil is an excellent choice) add the following essential oils:
- Clary Sage – 6 drops
- Copaiba – 4 drops
- Fennel – 6 drops
- Geranium – 5 drops
- Rose – 2 drops
This blend would be perfect in one of our 30ml roll on bottles, so that it will be ready to use as soon as the need arises. Gently massage blend into your abdomen and lower back with the palm of your hand, then rub your hands together, put them up to your face and take several deep breaths, fully inhaling and exhaling.
did you know?
Though it is always recommended to consult an appropriate physician, essential oils have long been known to support people through various kinds of mental health challenges. Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low energy are just some of the common symptoms of stress that can arise for any number of reasons in life.
Bergamot, Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Ho Wood, Lavender, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetivert and Ylang Ylang and just a few essential oils that can help to uplift you when you’re feeling low.
“May, the month of sunshine, blooming flowers and endless possibilities”
~ Unknown ~