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This is perhaps the “rosiest” Rose Geranium from Madagascar we have offered in years. Few of us here are really geranium lovers, but when this scent strip got passed around with the women in our production department, it won a unanimous thumbs up. Michelle can not WAIT to blend the new batch of Passages with this beautiful oil. I don’t think I have ever raved about any geranium… consider me raving!
This rose-scented variety of the scented geranium is raised specifically because of the rose-like odor of its leaves. To me, it smells like a blend of a floral and herbal aroma. It’s not a substitute for Rose Otto, but it does have a more “rosy” aroma than most other Geraniums.
Both Geranium and Rose Geranium are effective anti-bacterials, earning a place in anti-acne blends and should be considered for other skin infections. They are wonderful oils for combination skin. I would also want to use them in any blend to assist with hormonally caused acne.
It is the oil I use in blends for menopausal difficulties. Geranium is known as “the balancer” of essential oils and Rose Geranium is reputed to assist with hormonal balance. Geranium and Rose Geranium are available in two of our synergies made just for women, Moondays and Passages.
A very different use: The Whole Dog Journal recommends the use of Rose Geranium as a tick repellant for your canine kids. (Please don’t use any essential oils on cats!)
Safety: Robert Tisserand advises: low risk of skin sensitization, may interact with diabetic, antianxiety, opioid, analgesic, anticancer, HIV treatment and other medications as well as nicotine.
SHELF LIFE: Approximately 2 to 3 years after you open the bottle. Storing in the dark, refrigerated, and decanting half full bottles into smaller, full bottles will extend shelf life.
Rose Geranium Hydrosol is available on our Aromatherapy Hydrosols page.
Like the other Geranium Essential Oils, it blends well with Clary Sage, Rose, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Lavender, and Chamomile, among others.
Certificate of Analysis:
Batch No. AL-58532
Batch No. MA-30257
Batch No. MA-58616
Batch No. MA-59194 (Current Batch)
This hydrosol of Pelargonium graveolens is cooling for hot flashes, especially when blended with Peppermint Hydrosol. It can be used either a spritzer or in a glass of cool water. Our Rose Geranium hydrosol is a bit more floral and “rosy” aromatically than our Reunion style Geranium hydrosol.
Geranium is thought to be a cellular regenerative, thus Geranium Hydrosol would be a toner of choice for mature skin, or the perfect liquid to use in creating a facial masque. Like Geranim Essential Oil, Rose Geranium Hydrosol is recommended for balancing combination skin, since it balances both oily and dry skin.
Aromatherapist/herbalistJeanne Rose suggests using Rose Geranium Hydrosol as a spray on smelly pets to deodorize them.
Hydrosol expert Suzanne Catty says that it is a humectant (draws moisture to the skin) and therefore would be wonderful for dry skin or mixed into a clay and honey mask. She also recommends it as an anti-inflammatory, useful for sunburns, rosacea, rashes, any condition where redness or heat is present. (We think blending it with Helichrysum Hydrosol or even Yarrow Hydrosol would improve its anti-inflammatory properties, and the Rose Geranium would certainly improve the aroma of the yarrow water!)
Emotionally, this lovely spray can bring balance to our psyches, it is said to balance female and male energies. By inhalation, the spray is said to be antidepressant and to relieve hot flashes. Jeanne Rose suggests taking it internally (1 teaspoonful in a glass of water, once a day) both as a tonic, and to help women with hormonal balance or during menopause.
I did not believe that a CITES certified Rosewood existed, and we are just delighted to make this batch available to you.
Rosewood, with its woody/floral aroma, can be an aphrodisiac, an antidepressant, and a general balancer to the emotions. In skin care, it is said to stimulate new cell growth, regenerate tissues and help minimize lines and wrinkles. It helps balance both dry and oily skin, and can prove helpful against acne. Rosewood is an integral part of our Rosacea Synergy.
Some authorities say it has a hormonal effect, not unlike that claimed for Rose and for Geranium. It blends well with both of these oils.
Certificate of Analysis:
2012
Batch No. BR-48526
Batch No: BR-28055
Batch No: BR-31354
Batch No: PE-59008
Batch No. PE-59177
You have probably read about our rare Rosemary A-Pinene, artisan distilled in Australia, at one time a Nature’s Gift exclusive. This gentle, fresh Hydrosol is the other distillate from that beautiful harvest.
Let me be honest. I am not a Rosemary lover. But this fresh, light essential oil and hydrosol are like none I have ever experienced. Much lighter and “cleaner” in aroma than most Rosemarys, with a hint of the mountains… a hint of the conifers that are all so rich in alpha-pinene, the component that gives them their characteristic aroma.
Jeanne Rose says that this softly scented herbal water is a gentle tonic for all skin types, it is antifungal (all external uses) and can be taken internally for anti-aging, liver problems and candida. Catty says that it works on the middle layer of the skin, calming irritation from the inside out. Use it in a steam or hot compress to bring impurities to the surface and decongest clogged pores. She suggests combining it with Rose Geranium, Melissa, Roman Chamomile, and Carrot Seed Hydrosols for skin rejuvenation. Robert Tisserand uses this chemotype of Rosemary oil in an anti-acne blend so I would expect the hydrosol to be mildly anti-bacterial. I plan to use it in a nebulizer for respiratory issues.
Susanne Catty recommends taking Rosemary Hydrosol internally for treating the respiratory system and problems of congestion and mucous. She also recommends its use in a hot compress over and/or around the ear to aid with ear infections.
My friend Mark Webb recommends cooking with it… a splash in the water when cooking garlic mashed potatoes,& a bit when cooking green beans, perhaps add a splash to gravy for lamb or chicken?
This is a rare delight, and not to be missed.
This organic hydrosol of Pelargonium graveolens is said to be cooling for hot flashes, especially when blended with Peppermint Hydrosol. Geranium hydrosol can be used as either a spritzer or in a glass of cool water.
Geranium is thought to be a cellular regenerative, thus Geranium Hydrosol would be a toner of choice for mature skin, or the perfect liquid to use in creating a facial masque. Like Geranium Essential Oil, Rose Geranium Hydrosol is recommended for balancing combination skin, since it balances both oily and dry skin.
Aromatherapist/herbalist Jeanne Rose suggests using Geranium Hydrosol as a spray on smelly pets to deodorize them.
Hydrosol expert Suzanne Catty says that it is a humectant (draws moisture to the skin) so it would be helpful for dry skin or mixed into a clay and honey mask. She also recommends it as an anti-inflammatory, useful for sunburns, rosacea, rashes, any condition where redness or heat is present. (We think blending with Helichrysum Hydrosol would be extra special).
Please note, this hydrosol is distilled from our Reunion style Geranium and does not have a strong “rosy” aroma. (If you are seeking a rosy scented hydrosol, then you want our true Rose Hydrosol. )
Emotionally, this lovely spray can bring balance to our psyches; it is said to balance female and male energies. By inhalation, the essential oil is said to be antidepressant and to relieve hot flashes. Jeanne Rose suggests taking the hydrosol internally (one teaspoonful in a glass of water, once a day) both as a tonic, and to help women with hormonal balance or during menopause.
This Pelargonium smells much softer and less sharply green than any I’ve sampled. It’s a lovely softly floral as well as green scent. A “woman’s oil,” Geranium seems to have a hormonal balancing effect and traditionally has been used (blended with Clary Sage ) to alleviate problems associated with menopause and menstruation. Gunther writes that Geranium gives adrenal cortex support when ovarian estrogen decreases at menopause.
It also acts as a diuretic. It can lower blood sugar, and should be avoided if you are hypoglycemic.
The word that comes to mind when I think of Geranium is “balance,” physically, and especially for its emotional effects Geranium (and Rose Geranium ) are valuable skin care oils. They are helpful for bruises, cuts, ulcers, broken capillaries, dermatitis, and are anti-inflammatory. It is believed to balance sebum making it the oil of choice for combination skin) and to keep the skin smooth and supple. Also known as Geranium Bourbon.
Educator and author Madeleine Kerkhof-Knapp Hayes says this is the most versatile essential oil for skincare. Powerful anti-fungal, star at wound healing, effective against Staph, Strep, and MRSA. Use for infected wound. Calming to the nervous system, use it in blends for scarring in nerve-rich areas. Safe at up to an 8% dilution (although I would patch test first, geraniol is a component of the “Fragrance Blend” used in allergy patch testing.) Use for ear infections in an inhaler.
SAFETY: Robert Tisserand advises: low risk of skin sensitization, may interact with diabetic, antianxiety, opiod, analgesic, anticancer, HIV treatment and other medications as well as nicotine.
SHELF LIFE: Approximately 2 to 3 years after you open the bottle. Storing in the dark, refrigerated, and decanting half full bottles into smaller, full bottles will extend shelf life.
GC/MS Analysis:
Batch No. MA-58926
Batch No. ZA-59118 (Current Batch)
Geranium blends well with Clary Sage, Rose, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Lavender, and Chamomile, among others. The only oils I don’t like in combination with it are the citrus oils. They seem to “sharpen” it too much for my taste.
Essential Oils Recommended During Childbirth
Please note, we have put together kits of 2 ml bottles containing the most recommended essential oils to use during childbirth. You may read about and order our Aromatic Birthing Kits on our Pregnancy and Baby Care Products page.
The first list below comes from a labor and birthing doula in British Columbia:
Clary Sage: Relieves tension, brings on labor, helps with expelling afterbirth.
Geranium Rose: Enhances circulation and is good for labor management techniques which focus on breathing.
Jasmine: Dulls uterine pain, strengthens contractions, promotes birth, and increases milk supply. Excellent when mixed with lavender and a carrier oil of Evening Primrose and vitamin E for perineal and cervical massage.
Lavender: Dulls and eases uterine pain but also increases the strength of contractions while calming the mother. Great for reducing stretch marks!
Myrrh: Speeds labor, opens the cervix.
Neroli: Reduces fear, tension, insomnia, apprehension, anxiety
Rose: Cleansing effect on the uterus, antidepressant, softens ligaments (easier to open the pelvis to push for larger babies and smaller mamas)
A research study published in Nursing Times, March 2, 1994, Vol. 90, No. 9, “Using Aromatherapy in Childbirth”
Summary: A study of 500 women in the delivery suite. Essential oils used: Lavender, Clary Sage, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Chamomile, Frankincense, Jasmine, Rose, Lemon, and Mandarine.
Methods of Application: (1) *Spray of 100 ml water with 2 drops essential oil on face sheet, pillow, or bean bag or (2) 4–6 drops oil in bath or 2–3 drops of oil in footbath or (3) Inhalation or (4) Massage with 2 drops of essential oil in 50 ml of almond oil.
Results: Overall satisfaction with the “aroma”—helps get rid of the “hospital smell”, which decreased anxiety.
Lavender: Reduced maternal anxiety, helped with pain relief, lightened mood, calmed contractions if woman needed rest (in early in labor).
Peppermint: Eased nausea and vomiting.
Clary Sage: Increased contractions.
74% of women used no other form of pain relief
A client, Chelsea Mulroney, recently shared:
Dear Marge,
I have been a customer of yours for a few years now, and my favorite product that you carry is the Bulgarian Lavender.
My husband and I had our second son two weeks ago at the birth center here in Eugene, Oregon. I managed my labor in several different ways…acupressure, a bath, massage, slow breathing AND aromatherapy. I used the Bulgarian Lavender in the bath, massaged it onto my stomach, and I sprayed it in a mist (along with a tiny bit of Jasmine and Sandalwood) on my face in between contractions…it calmed me down, cooled me off, helped me to focus, and helped me deal with the pain. I had been using the Lavender to relax prior to the birth, so whenever I would smell it during labor, I would immediately feel a sense of calm. What a help it was!
My midwife was so impressed with the Lavender that after the birth my husband suggested that I order some for her as a thank-you gift…which I have just done. I also ordered some for the nurse who assisted with the delivery and aftercare (she was also present at the birth of our first son).
Anyway, thank you for carrying such wonderful oils and for helping me create a beautiful birth experience.”
When I wrote asking Chelsea permission to share such a personal message with our other readers, she replied:
I certainly wouldn’t mind you quoting my comments. I am always happy to share how I feel about essential oils with anybody who cares to listen. And as far as my labor being personal…well, it was. BUT I love to share that as well. I really want other women to know that they can (in most cases) give birth naturally…and that doesn’t mean it has to be a horrible experience. There are many natural ways (such as essential oils and visualization) that we can manage our pain and be in charge of our own experience.
From my friend Lori Mitchell, an RN and Clinical Aromatherapist in Montana, responding to an inquiry from a mother who would be helping her daughter through labor and was looking for suggestions.
“Anyway, Joyce…get together with your daughter around the 36th or 37th week, and work with her to find what aromas are meaningful and soothing to her. Get an idea of just how she envisions aromatherapy to help her birthing process. The more the choices are ‘patient’ driven, the better the outcome! Here are some basic starters, but many more possibilities exist.
ROSE (steam distilled): is a uterine relaxant. While it may not sound like this is what one would aim for in delivery, EO’s are very adaptogenic, so Rose will help the uterus to work efficiently, and to return to homeostasis between contractions. It is also said to have a relaxant effect for the pelvic floor, helping to open up the pelvis, much like an opening rosebud. This would best be used in the jacuzzi if there is one (hopefully there is, water is very effective for laboring women… by the way… water birth is a terrific option, but this would contra-indicate the use of EO’s in the water!) The emotional effects of rose are very supportive during labor. It can be very overpowering if overused. So SUBTLE is the keyword here! 1 drop in the bathwater would be plenty. The visualization of the cervix opening as a rosebud is very effective when used with the aroma of rose.
CLARY SAGE: Uterine tonic—again the adaptogenic qualities of EO’s used in the correct dilution (SUBTLE) assists the uterus in effective contractions without artificially strengthening the contractions (as in oxytocin drips often given IV). It can be euphoric and very effective for relieving anxiety, it is calming to the nervous system. Some will not like the aroma of Clary Sage alone, but mixing it with Rose, Lavender, Geranium etc., will *almost* always produce a very pleasing aroma. Mixing to the mother’s taste is important here, [it’s] not a standard recipe! If the mom does not like the aroma, the physical and emotional benefits will likely be negated.
LAVENDER (angustifolia): is calming, soothing, and imparts a gentleness to the atmosphere when used in small amounts. DON’T overdo here. LESS IS MORE. It is also a very nice aromatic greeting for a newborn.
GERANIUM: uplifting and helpful in balancing emotional states. Said to be a circulatory stimulant.
NEROLI: facilitates calm relaxed breathing (especially with small amounts of Frankincense). The Cadillac for nervous anxiety. Can be a good choice during transition. One drop only on the pillow.
These can be used as single notes, or in combination with each other or many other choices. I have found that 3 or less oils, and keeping the aroma very simple, is the best received. The birthing mom has a very heightened sense of perception.
Mandarine, Sweet Orange, Neroli, and a hint of Nutmeg has been an effective diffuser combo. I always suggest diffusing no longer than 5 minutes out of the half-hour. Best case, if the hospitals allow candles, is the candle diffuser, using 2–3 drops at a time, or using the spritzer method. Even barely detectable aroma can be very effective, maybe even preferable!
OK…having said all this, I am going to do a bit of an about-face!! Aromatherapy will be only as effective as the emotional state behind its use. No matter what oils are chosen. If the thought patterns of the birthing mother have been centered around fear, anxiety, and physical discomfort…aromatherapy will at best be able to offer a more pleasant smelling environment!!!! DID I SAY THAT!?? Yep! Preparation for an easier birth starts in the thought process…in the mind. The earlier that positive associations and imagery are started, the more ingrained it will be for the birth.
I have yet to see aromatherapy impart any real benefits to women who enter the delivery room with firmly established fears that this is going to be the most painful thing that will ever happen to her. Regardless of the fact that aromas directly target the limbic area of the brain, the cortex has the power of VETO! Nothing has more influence over our physical functioning than our beliefs and assumptions. Some women have an AWFUL habit of gloriously telling their birth horror stories to expectant mothers. Education about the birth process, exploring birthing options (there are many out there, LeBoyer, water birth, etc.) prenatal yoga, and creative imagery—casting off all preconceived ideas of a difficult or painful birth, hypnosis, etc. are all ways to invite the beauty of birth into the experience. THEN…adding such a WONDERFUL complementary modality such as aromatherapy will be the icing on the cake.
Surrendering to the birthing process is also important. If one is attached to the idea of an easy, pain-free, complications-free delivery, the inevitable possibility that something could change is a set-up for failure. In reality, there is no failure in birth. Realizing this upfront can save a lot of disappointment. A healthy baby is the only true goal. If a woman has painstakingly planned her birth, and chosen oils that appealed to her, then during the process of birth for some reason rejects the aromatherapy, or touch or whatever… this is OK. This happens and needs to be honored. One doula here was quite insistent that the aromatherapy be used “because it would help.” In the end, it only left an unpleasant association for that particular woman!
My final suggestion would be, to find the EO or simple blend that speaks to the pregnant mom, in the last couple of weeks, gentle, subtle use of this blend on occasion, to become acquainted with this new aromatic ‘friend’, and be sure and have a bit packed in the “to-go” bag. Blend enough so that some can be kept as a keepsake; this blend will help to recall the tender moments of the most awesome event in a woman’s life…for many years to come. I did not think this far in advance, but wouldn’t it be neat to carefully store enough away to give to a son or daughter when they too enter this blessed event!!!! I also think that if the birth is a positive experience, this blend can be a very spiritual connection for mom and babe after the birth and during important life events. The key again, especially with newborns, is SUBTLE!!”
Hydrosols
When available, hydrosols of the above oils are a lovely alternative, for misters to scent the room or for body/facial sprays. My friend Mari writes of using Neroli Hydrosol to calm her daughter’s anxiety during labor:
When my daughter recently gave birth, we used the Neroli (and Ylang Ylang for her blood pressure) during her labor and she amazed us all. She didn’t moan, groan, yell, or scream once during her labor. The physician and nurses were very interested in the Neroli, as they could hear other mothers screaming while they were giving birth. But not Spring, my daughter. Afterward, she said, she felt very relaxed and there was pain, of course, but she felt she could handle it. And handle it, she did. We both swear it was the Neroli. I would just spray it on her each time she asked.
To read about oils to use after the baby comes, please see our Aromatic Baby Carepage.
Sweet licorice aroma. Often recommended for massage where there is cellulite and for the digestive system, especially for indigestion or gas.
Fennel essential oil is often recommended for PMS and for menstrual difficulties. I add just a drop to my PMS blend. Its distinctive scent is softened by blending with Rose Geranium and Clary Sage. I suspect its mildly diuretic action can help with fluid retention that often adds to the discomfort of PMS.
Some sources recommend Fennel for detoxifying the body, that it is helpful for detoxifying from overindulgence in alcohol, nicotine, and other toxic substances. I think a blend of Fennel, Juniper, and Seaweed Essential Oils, blended into sea salts, would make a wonderful detoxifying bath. It was an ingredient in our Detox Synergy.
Fennel is often recommended for breast firming massage and to promote milk production with new mothers, however, I think that the distinctive aroma could interfere with the bonding that needs to occur between the mother and newborn, and would prefer to see nursing mothers drink fennel seed tea.
Emotionally, fennel can ease stress and nervous tension without having the mildly sedative effect that many of the relaxing essential oils bring. A blend of Sweet Fennel and Rosemary can both relieve stress and energize; the only other essential oil that I know of with that effect is Pink Grapefruit.
WARNING: Fennel can be a skin irritant. Do not use it on young children. Do not use if pregnant. Do not use if suffering from epilepsy. Caution: it may affect diabetes.
Robert Tisserand advises that: Drug interaction; reproductive hormone modulation, potentially carcinogenic, based on estragole content, may inhibit blood clotting, skin sensitization if oxidized. Contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-depenedent cancers, children under age 5. Possible interactions with diabetes anticoagulant medications, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, other bleeding disorders. Maximum dermal use: IFRA 0.2%, Tisserand 2.5% based on 4.8% estragole content. (Note, our current batch has only 3.13% estragole. I would still limit its use.)
**For other possible oils to avoid, please see our essential oil Contraindications page.
SHELF LIFE: Approximately 2 to 3 years after you open the bottle. Storing in the dark, refrigerated, and decanting half full bottles into smaller, full bottles will extend shelf life.
Certificate of Analysis:
2014
Batch No. HU-B416003
Batch No. HU-B416005
Batch No. HU-59002
Batch No. HU-59075
BLENDS WELL WITH: Basil, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Rose, Rosemary, and Sandalwood, but personally my experience is that fennel will take over a blend unless used very sparingly indeed.
FEBRUARY GOODIES
We have been playing catch-up. Restoring depleted stocks and bringing back
some treasures we’ve missed for a long time.
This newsletter contains:
BACK IN STOCK
FEBRUARY SALES
For Winter Weary skin two special sale categories. All of our Cleopatra’s
Secret Products are on special sale at 10% off normal pricing for the month
of February, as are all of our Skincare Products. (See our Skincare Solutions category here.)
Corsican Helichrysum Italicum! We overbought in 2015 and still have a little bit of both our Helichrsum Serotinum and Helichrysum Don remaining. Given proper storage they will still be vibrant and effective well into 2020, but we would like to clear the shelves. Special pricing while supplies last.
NEW SIZES
You asked, we listened. New size rollout: Our most popular synergies are now available in 15 ml, as well as the familiar 5 ml.
Citrus Smile,
Deep Breath,
Fresh Aire,
Relax, and
SleepEase.
You may access all available sizes via our dropdown menu for each product.
TWO SPECIAL SALE DAYS
On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, because we love you, take 14% off any retail sized Essential Oil, Absolute, or CO2.
Only products listed at this link, while supplies last, retail sizes only (mls, not ounces), no kits or samplers, and may not be applied retroactively. Use discount code Romance.
Free Shipping Friday: On the fourth Friday (2/24) enter discount code Friday-Free and receive free domestic shipping on orders valued over 5.00. No other Nature’s Gift discount may apply.
BLOG UPDATES
The things we used to know: Aromatherapy “facts” that have changed as we learned more.
France, the Louisiana Purchase, and Mosquitoes? Christi looks at how history may have influenced horticulture.
Guest Blog: Perfume Blending. Haly blends her favorites, and shows you how.
Our Clients Say:
Jasmines:
My friend Charlie writes the BEST descriptions of our products that I have
ever seen. He has missed his calling, and should be in marketing. At
any rate, he recently requested samples of all three of our Jasmine specimens,
Jasmine auriculatum, back in stock after a long absence, Jasmine Grandiflora,
and Jasmine Sambac. After receiving and experiencing
them, he wrote the following (quoted with permission):
I asked for samples of the three Jasmine absolutes they offer, and they were kind
enough during the busy Friday special to make it happen. I’ve never had a true
Jasmine absolute so I’m doing research for when I can go in on a bottle. I’ve
spent a couple days with them now and have decided I need all three.The Jasmine sambac may just be my favorite. Warm, fruity and floral. Very rich
and intense. It reminds me of Ylangylang extra, but more green and slightly
herbaceous. This would be what I imagine live Jasmine flowers smell like. A very
mysterious scent indeed.The Grandiflora is quite different. It’s all floral. Not really green or fruity.
This reminds me of iconic Jasmine scents that my grandmother had in her
fragrance collection. As it develops over time it smells like Benzoin and
flowers. Very bright and sunny!The Auriculatum is a spicy floral! To me it seems less sweet, and more green,
fruity, almost citrus like. With a touch of clove. It reminds me of the gardenia
bushes in my front yard as a kid.These are absolutely beautiful. The aromas radiate from the scent strips and
have filled my room. These make me excited for spring flowers!
Thank you, Charlie! I have tried, and failed, to describe the differences between these three, and am
grateful for perfumer’s nose, and vocabulary.
A Masculine Blend
Leah and I had been discussing the difference in scent between our Siberian
Fir CO2 and the distilled Siberian Fir, and she mentioned a blend she used the
CO2 in. Of course I had to ask what… and she gave permission to share.
Just a note because you asked how we used the Siberian fir CO2. I mixed a blend
of Siberian Fir CO2, Bergamot FCF, Atlas Cedarwood and Vetiver. I used it in a body butter and perfumed oil for men. The
guys loved it and one wife liked it on her husband but not for herself. Thanks,
Leah.
Sounds to me like a lovely masculine blend. (And no, Leah did not share her percentages, it would be “to taste.”) I told her it
sounded wonderful, all those deep notes, and only the Bergamot to lighten it.
Hair Gel?
Susan Snyder wrote:
Hello Marge,
Your Aloe Vera Gel is one of my favorite new finds on your website. I love it
on my skin, but recently I found another use for it. I had discontinued use of
my store bought hair gel when I changed to all natural cosmetics. I had not yet
figured out a replacement, and noticed “aloe” as a key ingredient when doing a
little research on what I could mix up myself. Instead of going with a complex
recipe — I decided to try just the Aloe Vera Gel from Nature’s Gift as a hair
gel, and I’m loving it. I have fine hair and very little of the gel goes a long
way (I only need five squirts from the bottle and applied to the roots of my
hair). In addition, I feel like the health of my scalp has improved since using
it.No need to respond. I just wanted to pass on an additional use of one of your
products just in case it might help someone else.
I did respond, to ask permission to share her idea, which had never occurred to me. I am wondering about adding “hair friendly” essential oils to the aloe gel? Either the components of our Stimulating Scalp Oil, Rosemary, Atlas Cedarwood, Thyme Linalol and Lavandin, or even, for a child’s hair, Nerolina, known for combatting “Children’s hair problems.” (We want to name it “No Nitz” or “Nitz Blitz.”)
Air Cleaning Blend?
Marnie recently wrote that she blends Lemon Myrtle and Lime as a diffuser
blend. And her kids say it smells just like Fruit Loops!
QUESTION: 10% dilution to get to a 1% dilution?
A client recently wrote, asking: Quick question: How many drops of the German Chamomile CO2 10% would you add to a 1 oz bottle to equal a
1% dilution total? Thank you so much. I just love your oils!
Our answer, “You would want 6 drops of UNDILUTED eo to give a 1% dilution in one oz of carrier… so you would need 60 drops of the 10% dilution…see? (Or three mls!) Add that to the bottle FIRST, then add the rest of your chosen carrier; remember you are also adding a lot of Fractionated Coconut Oil. Of the 60 drops of diluted Chamomile Total, 54 will be fractionated Coconut oil, so count that as part of your fixed oil.
SOLACE
In a Facebook group. we were discussing how our bodies know what we need, and a friend shared the following:
Marge Clark, I just wanted to say I let my mother in law smell a few samples and she was so drawn to Solace not even knowing it is for emotional healing. (She is still grieving over her husband’s death from years ago). Thank you for such a wonderful product.
And when asked if I could quote her, she replied, “Yes please do quote me on that. I am just blown away by your knowledge and help and products.”
Hives? Heli!
Kate wrote,
I just wanted to share with you how incredible your helichrysum oil is!
My son is ten and had a horrible allergic reaction to amoxicillin. He
had hives on nearly every inch of his skin. Doctor recommended Benadryl,
but he was still itchy and spotted a day later. I tried the helichrysum
oil in a sweet almond base before school and I was amazed to see him
when he got back. I have included pictures below, though they don’t do
justice to seeing it in person! Thanks!
(Note, the pictures somehow got lost in the process!)
Frankincense:
Sue Madunich, of Aromatic Blessings,
recently wrote the following about our Boswellia sacra, from Oman:
I have been in love with Sacred Frankincense since I started using oils many years ago. I have tried many different places looking
for “that fit.” All I can say is WOW! I seriously almost cried when I smelled the Sacred Frank (White). I can honestly say I have never smelled or experienced anything like that, EVER. Thanks, Marge. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the beautiful products you sell. I will be posting numerous reviews on this oil! YOU ARE AMAZING! I need to move to TN!
February Quote:
But February made me shiver. With every paper I’d deliver. Bad news on the doorstep. I couldn’t take one more
step.
—Don McLean
A traditional British saying predicts:
If Candlemas Day be fair and bright
Winter will have another fight.
If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain,
Winter won’t come again.
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Happy New Year Everyone!
We will be restocking like mad over the next few weeks; our supplies of many favorites are far too low. If you are shopping in bulk and don’t see your favorite listed, please email me. We *may* be able to squeeze out a few ounces, or at the very least I may be able to give you an anticipated arrival date.
NEW PRODUCT
I’ve written earlier that the 2016 Neroli harvest was a huge disappointment. We were blessed to be able to restock more of our 2015 distillation from our Moroccan distiller, but in seeking a good 2016 offering we came across a blended Neroli, different batches from Morocco and Tunisia blended to offer the best of each oil. We call this new offering our Mediterranean Neroli, and are delighted to offer it to you. Aromatically it is a bit more robust than our traditional Neroli, and I think we will be able to use a bit less in blending. It will hold its own in a blend.
BACK IN STOCK
We have restocked our Amrita Professional Deluxe Diffusers. In my experience these are the absolute KING of diffusers. No water used, the blown glass nebulizer breaks the aromatics in to microscopically fine droplets that can stay suspended in the air for up to two hours. Automatically cycles five minutes on and twenty minutes off, adjustable rate from low to high diffusion quantity. We have also brought in some replacement glass nebulizers.
We have also restocked our beloved Moroccan Neroli, and are awaiting arrival of a drop dead GORGEOUS Rose Geranium from Madagascar. It has been years since we have been able to source a truly “rosy” Rose Geranium. Every time I talk to a supplier I ask for a sample of their Rose Geranium, and almost always am disappointed. Finally… BINGO… and this Pelargonium roseum just delighted us. We bought lots. I hope you love it as much as we do.
Special Deals
FOUND in Inventory: Two ml of FRENCH Clary Sage, in a five ml bottle. (These were poured for The International Holistic School in Kobe, Japan. Unfortunately, they ordered our USA grown Clary. OOOPS! Please take these off our hands.) Also found in inventory, some black AromaSens diffusers. I can NOT believe these have been marked out of stock for months. More of our Medium-Sized PomPom necklaces. How could our shopping cart numbers be so far off?
OVERSTOCK:
We bought too much of Monarda Hydrosol, an amazing antibacterial and antifungal distillate. Help us lower our stock…save 50%.
Malibu Jars. Perfect for shower gels, thick lotions, thin creams. We have a lifetime supply, please help us clear some space.
Also, FLASH SALE, Petitgrain. Half price while supplies last. This product has been mislabeled. Technically it is not a true Petigrain bigarade, since that is only produced in Europe. It should have been labeled “Petitgrain Paraguay.” We have a LOT of it poured into retail sizes and would rather sell it off than relabel. Our error is your gain.
JANUARY SPECIALS
Tis the season for coughs, colds and other nasties so we are putting all of our “stay well” and “get better” products at 10% off for you. GermBeater and GermBeater Spice, KleenHandz, FluFoil, Deep Breath, SineEase, as well as our favorite germ and virus fighting essential oils… Holy Basil, Bay Laurel, Cajeput, Cinnamon Bark and Cinnamon Bark CO2, Cinnamon Leaf, Clove Bud and Clove Bud CO2, all of our Eucalyptus varieties, Geranium, Guava Leaf, Inula (for respiratory relief), Lemon Myrtle, Lemon Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Manuka, Melissa and Melissa 10%, Monarda, Myrrh and Myrrh CO2, Niaouli, Oregano Vulgare and the to be discontinued Oregano Onites, Palma Rosa, Ravensara and Ravintsara, Rhododendron (for when your nose won’t stop running!), Australian Sandalwood and Australian Sandalwood 10%, Saro, Tea Tree, and, last but not least, all of our various Thyme varieties. Read about them all and see which best meets yours and your family’s needs.
FREE SHIPPING FRIDAY Free Domestic Shipping, Friday 1/27/17. Enter discount code Friday-Free and receive free domestic shipping on orders valued over 5.00. No other Nature’s Gift discounts may apply.
BLOG UPDATE
- Just for fun, after Cyber Monday, a Top Ten List.
- Cold Sores ? Various remedies.
- Sister Act — a gift of love.
- Compresses ? Are they safe? How to use them?
- First Blog of 2017 we wrote about the Fragonia Shortage.
OUR CLIENTS SAY
Allergies:
Kelly Holland Azzaro recently wrote on Facebook, “also, I have currently started using Siberian Fir CO2 extract only 1 drop in an aroma stone type diffuser and it is amazing that I have not had one allergy reaction since using…normally this time of year, I get clogged up (no congestion, just a reaction to the change in weather from warm to cold) and then sneeze a lot… I purchase both the EO and the aroma stone from Marge Clark via her Natures Gift Aromatherapy. If your interest is animal aromatherapy, I urge you to join Kelly’s Facebook group, Animal Aromatherapy (Safe Use).”
Over 20 years ago, Jo Fjelstad shared the following Allergy suggestions in an email group we shared:
Put 1 dr of German Chamomile and Lemon onto a tissue and inhale.
OR
Add the following to a bath: Chamomile 2dr, Geranium 2dr, Lavender 1dr
OR
Chamomile 2dr, Geranium 1dr, Lemon 1dr, Dilute in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and use as massage oil.
(Note, that’s a 5% dilution… a bit strong for facial use. I would perhaps try diluting in one TABLESPOON of carrier oil… or making an inhaler.)
I would FIRST try Blue Tansy, our Go To for allergies, or perhaps substitute Blue Tansy for the German Chamomile in these formulas. It occurs to me that in 1996, when these were written, Blue Tansy was neither well known nor available! (Neither were the “Aroma Stick” inhalers!) How far we’ve come.
Depression, grief, and other struggles:
This email came in from Hope just as we were closing for Christmas:
“Re WINTER SOLSTICE — Just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoyed my sample of Winter Solstice. I got home yesterday very bummed out for having been passed over, yet again, for a job I applied for. I’ve been really struggling with my chronic depression summer, having trouble kicking it, and this was yet another setback. I could feel the darkness trying to crowd in again and was on the edge of tears. I had a lovely package waiting for me so of course had to immediately rip it open. The rosemary C02 is sooooo yummy! Mmmmmmm! Finally a rosemary that smells like the plant (though I do like your verbena). WINTER SUNSHINE – Not surprisingly (I am after all an NG stalker), I have the other samples that were in the winter sample packet, but amazingly I’ve never tried this one. It immediately made me smile. Another sniff and another smile. I’m going to keep this one on hand for sure! I have no doubt that it does help combat SAD. So as soon as I work the ingredients through EOS2, some is going off to my dear friend in Milwaukee, who has suffered horribly with that for as long as I’ve known her (15-16 years). And I have a couple other friends who fight the black dog as well, so they will be getting this as gifts too. I so love finding things to share!
Now I’m eagerly awaiting my own order so I can get my hands on the newest G Cham C02. I cannot wait to get into the kitchen this weekend blending up pain/skin healing butter and salves for my BFs stocking. He raises his eyebrows sometimes at my minifridge stocked (mostly with NG sourced) EO and carrier oils. But I know he appreciates that I take the time to observe his needs, then make items to help with it. His ex always called him a hypochondriac, which is total bull, but this is the first time in 20+ years that anyone has cared about his health. So it means extra to him to be pampered, and I so love being able to do something tangible to help. That’s what makes your business so special to you though, right?”
YES! What make it special is that we get to make a difference, and help you to make a difference! I shared her message with our crew, making sure that everyone read it as we headed out the door for our Christmas break. This, from Jim, our production manager, “This kind of feedback makes my day!:-)” and the girls all agreed, this is why we are here…You let us leave for the holidays on the perfect note…reminding us that we can and do make a difference. Thank you!
An anonymous first-time client had requested samples for emotional healing… among them, of course, was our Solace blend. She wrote, “Marge, I just wanted to say I let my mother-in-law smell a few samples and she was so drawn to Solace not even knowing it is for emotional healing. (She is still grieving over her husband’s death from years ago.) Thank you for such a wonderful product.” Our bodies and spirits do know what we need, and these powerful oils can provide surcease from grief and emotional pain.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“The shortest day has passed, and whatever nastiness of weather we may look forward to in January and February, at least we notice that the days are getting longer. Minute by minute they lengthen out. It takes some weeks before we become aware of the change. It is imperceptible even as the growth of a child, as you watch it day by day, until the moment comes when with a start of delighted surprise we realize that we can stay out of doors in a twilight lasting for another quarter of a precious hour.”
— Vita Sackville-West
May your new year be filled with peace, joy, and healing, and may you receive everything you need, and at least some of all you want.
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