2025 01: Aromatherapy Newsletter January 2025
Green Valley Aromatherapy – January 2025
Dear Aromatherapy Friends,
Happy 2025!
Did you know that 2025 in numerology is a 9 (2+0+2+5 = 9)? In numerology, the number 9 represents completion, transformation, and humanitarianism. As we move through 2025, the collective energy will focus on letting go of the old, making way for new beginnings, and embracing compassion for others. This year encourages reflection on the past and preparation for a new cycle of growth.
Some essential oils that could help to boost and support this flow of energy and ‘letting go’ include Clary Sage, Frankincense, Mandarin, Neroli, Palo Santo, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetivert.
We are all feeling optimistic about 2025 and wish you all a year of prosperity and growth!
Aromatically yours,
Barb Greenwood
profile on patchouli essential oil
The Patchouli bush and its essential oil has a long history of use in perfumery and for its natural healing properties. Used in traditional Chinese medicine as a stimulant, tonic and antiseptic. It is widely used in the perfume industry as a fixative due to its long lasting character. Patchouli continues to get better with age.
Some of its countries of origin are Malaysia, Indonesia, and Paraguay.
Patchouli has long been known as a fungicide, antidepressant and insecticidal oil as well as being antiseptic and anti-inflammatory in nature. This makes it useful in treating many different skin conditions; especially when you consider that Patchouli may also possess the same cell regenerating ability as Lavender and Neroli (cytophylactic). Patchouli can be used for treating acne, cracked skin, certain types of eczema, fungal infections (athletes’ foot), some skin allergies and even dandruff.
Mentally, this oil has been found useful for treating all forms of depression, anxiety and stress related issues. It also has the reputation of being a natural aphrodisiac.
Patchouli essential oil can be found in the following products: Empowered Blend, Infinite Bliss Blend, Perfume Veil & Room Spray, Nurturance Blend, Scents and Sensuality Blend, OTR & PMR, Sacral Chakra Blend and Solar Plexus Chakra Blend. It is also offered in our Personal Start-Up Kit and Professional Start-Up Kit.
Patchouli essential oil is on Sale for 15% off in January 2025
Profile on higher being blend:
The journey within to connect with our Higher Being must begin with a single step. It is likely that each step will be met with challenges, but don’t let fear stop you.
A pure essential oil blend of Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Sage, our Higher Being Blend will hopefully offer you some courage and strength in your journey of self-discovery and realization.
Higher Being essential oil blend is on Sale for 15% off in January 2025
Profile on rosemary floral water:
Rosemary floral water is a mental and physical stimulant that provides a wonderful “pick me up” feeling. Studies show that it is a strong antioxidant, a mild diuretic and it has circulatory stimulation properties. Rosemary floral water is revitalizing, refreshing and encourages circulation.
It revitalizes the skin and is a very useful toner for normal to oily skin. Spritz your face for acne problems or just refresh a room with this lovely fresh scent. Rosemary floral water is a great add-on after you have shampooed. It has a stimulating effect on the hair follicles and is reported to help keep your colour vibrant. This floral water promotes healthy, shiny hair. Apply to hair but don’t rinse.
Our Rosemary Floral Water is on Sale for 15% off in January 2025
Cold-kicking, immunity boosting shower steamers:
What you will need:
- Silicone mould
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- 1/2 cup Citric Acid
- 1/4 cup Corn Starch
- Small amount of Witch Hazel in spritzer bottle
- Cajaput – 8 drops
- Eucalyptus Radiata – 10 drops
- Rosemary – 8 drops
- Tea Tree – 8 drops
Mix the baking soda, citric acid and corn starch together. Next, add essential oils and combine well.
While stirring, spray powder mixture with witch hazel until it clumps in your hand nicely.
Fill mould with mixture and press firmly to pack well. Air dry over night. Once they are completely dry, place them in an airtight container or bag. To use, add one shower steamer to the far end of your shower & enjoy the sinus-clearing, rejuvenating steam as it dissolves.
did you know?
January 23rd is National Pie Day!
National Pie Day celebrates a favorite dessert for many. No matter how you slice it, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies, berry pies, cream pies – they are mouthwatering servings of homemade goodness.
The first pies appeared around 9500 BC in the Egyptian Neolithic period or New Stone Age; no wonder they are a nostalgic treat for so many!
Whether Apple, Boston Cream, Key Lime, Pecan, Pumpkin, Strawberry/Rhubarb, or anything in between, there’s a pie out there for every palate and preference!
“Celebrate endings – for they precede new beginnings”
~Jonathan Lockwood Huie~