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If the aroma of pine is what brings back memories like going out and
cutting your own tree, we have a top list of memory-joggers that you
are going to love! With nature's essential oils, the aroma of
Christmas need not be forgotten. Simply spray the tree with a
mixture of 1 cup of water and 6 drops of essential oil of pine, or
put a few drops of pine oil on an absorbent material and tuck around
the base of the tree. Here are several essential oils that you may
use to help re-create your Christmas memories.
Cinnamon (Cinnamoma cassia)
: Cinnamon comes from the dried bark of trees in the laurel family.
Cinnamon has a rich history in Chinese medicine as well as Western
herbal medicine. A holiday favorite, this dark scent is often used
to accent cookies, cakes and cocoa. Cinnamon tea is not only
delightful but helpful for relieving nausea and indigestion.
Cinnamon oil is great for colds. Add a few drops of cinnamon oil to
boiling water and inhale the steam. Cinnamon oil is also used as a
massage oil and has a warming effect on skin.
Clove (Caryophyllum aromaticus):
Clove is a hot oil. A holiday favorite, this delicious scent is
often used in warming recipes. It can be used in a carrier oil for
any infection. It has been used in the dental industry for years to
deaden pain. Clove oil can be applied topically with a carrier. It
has been used for arousing and fortifying. According to a study at
the University of Iowa, compounds in clove oil have shown "strong
activity" against bacteria associated with plaque and gum disease.
Pine (Pinus sylvestris) :
Pine Needle was used by the ancient Romans and Greeks to treat
respiratory problems and muscular aches. A holiday staple, this
fantastic scent is often used to accent potpourri and diffused into
the air. It promotes a healthy immune and musculoskeletal system.
Distilled in Austria from the finest pines, Pine Needle can be
diffused to help strengthen the respiratory tract and maintain sinus
passages. When massaged into the skin, Pine Needle supports healthy
circulation and soothes the discomfort of sore joints and muscles. A
true disinfectant, a strong germ killer, excellent for viral
infections and for muscular aches, rheumatism and arthritis.
Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), (Juniperus virginiana)
:A holiday favorite, this fragrant scent is often used in accenting
closets and cupboards. Cedar is a versatile oil that acts as an
astringent and a cleansing agent. Believed to have originated from
the famous Lebanon cedars, this essential oil provides an
exhilarating tonic for the scalp and face to help the body deal with
dandruff and acne. It can also be massaged into the skin for
soothing, relaxing muscle rubs. Cedars are thought to offer
longevity, and the oil it yields was used for embalming in ancient
Egypt, and as an incense by Tibetan monks to aid in meditation.
Neroli (Citrus aurantium) :
A holiday favorite, this rich citrus scent is often used in the
scenting of perfumes. Neroli oil has a sweet, floral and slightly
haunting aroma, the color is pale yellow and the viscosity is
watery. This essential oil is also known as 'orange blossom' and it
takes about 1000 lbs. of orange blossoms to make 1 lb. of Neroli
oil.The name Neroli is said to originate from the Italian princess,
Anne-Marie de la Tremoille, Countess of Nerola, who used the oil as
a perfume and to scent her bathwater and gloves.The orange petals
were used in China in the making of cosmetics and are still an
ingredient for making traditional smelling Eau-de-cologne. Orange
petals are often associated with marriage, purity and brides who
traditionally wore it in their hair.
Sweet Orange (Citrus vulgaris) :
The orange in itself is a highlight nutrias fruit containing many
vitamins including A, B, and C. Being that essential oils are
extracted directly from the peel of the orange, it contains all of
these natural nutrients as well. This yellow-orange oil is quite
sweet in fragrance and is used in "fruity" fragrance blends. Orange
may also be used by itself for a light personal scent. Orange has
been used as a beauty oil especially for the neck to help prevent
and reduce the appearance of lines. Being that it is a citrus
essential oil, it may cause irritation in people with sensitive
skin.
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) :
Frankincense rejuvenates skin, so it's used on mature and aging
complexions and to fade old scars, reduce inflammation, moisturize
dry hair, and cure acne. A holiday favorite, this pungent scent is
often associated with Christmas and is said to be one of the gifts
of the Magi. Its antiseptic properties fight bacterial and fungal
skin infections in a salve, lotion, or as a compress. It also treats
infection of the lungs, the reproductive organs, and the urinary
tract, and it increases the menstrual flow. the oil works in two
ways to help the body fight infection and pain. It first numbs nerve
endings to reduce the amount of pain sensations that reach the
brain. And then it boosts the body's immune system to accelerate the
healing process. As an added bonus, the oil's aroma relaxes the
brain, which helps bring on sleep.
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) :
Myrrh has been used since Biblical times to treat many ailments. A
holiday favorite, this pungent scent is often associated with
Christmas and is said to be one of the gifts of the Magi. It is a
sap that dries into hard crystals. The sap is used by some for
making tinctures. Myrrh is both antiseptic and astringent. It is
used today as a mouth wash and used for treatment of mouth ulcers,
sore throats and even for the relief of sore gums. To use it as a
mouthwash, drop a few drops of the sap into a glass of water.
Peppermint (Mentha piperata) :
Peppermint recalls the images of candy canes and sweet treats made
from this wonderful oil. Peppermint has the powerful therapeutic
ingredient menthol, as well as menthone, menthyl acetate and some 40
other compounds. Peppermint is a naturally occurring hybrid of
spearmint (M. spicata) and water mint (M. aquatica). The oil is made
by steam-distilling the plant's aromatic leaves and stems.
Peppermint oil acts as a muscle relaxant, particularly in the
digestive tract, reduces the inflammation of nasal passages and
relieve muscle pains. A mixture of peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil
and ethanol (ethyl alcohol) on the forehead and temples can reduce
headache pain. Peppermint can be take as a tea, capsules or
tinctures.
If the aroma of pine is what brings back memories like going out and
cutting your own tree, we have a top list of memory-joggers that you
are going to love! With nature's essential oils, the aroma of
Christmas need not be forgotten. Simply spray the tree with a
mixture of 1 cup of water and 6 drops of essential oil of pine, or
put a few drops of pine oil on an absorbent material and tuck around
the base of the tree. Here are several essential oils that you may
use to help re-create your Christmas memories.
Cinnamon (Cinnamoma cassia)
: Cinnamon comes from the dried bark of trees in the laurel family.
Cinnamon has a rich history in Chinese medicine as well as Western
herbal medicine. A holiday favorite, this dark scent is often used
to accent cookies, cakes and cocoa. Cinnamon tea is not only
delightful but helpful for relieving nausea and indigestion.
Cinnamon oil is great for colds. Add a few drops of cinnamon oil to
boiling water and inhale the steam. Cinnamon oil is also used as a
massage oil and has a warming effect on skin.
Clove (Caryophyllum aromaticus):
Clove is a hot oil. A holiday favorite, this delicious scent is
often used in warming recipes. It can be used in a carrier oil for
any infection. It has been used in the dental industry for years to
deaden pain. Clove oil can be applied topically with a carrier. It
has been used for arousing and fortifying. According to a study at
the University of Iowa, compounds in clove oil have shown "strong
activity" against bacteria associated with plaque and gum disease.
Pine (Pinus sylvestris) :
Pine Needle was used by the ancient Romans and Greeks to treat
respiratory problems and muscular aches. A holiday staple, this
fantastic scent is often used to accent potpourri and diffused into
the air. It promotes a healthy immune and musculoskeletal system.
Distilled in Austria from the finest pines, Pine Needle can be
diffused to help strengthen the respiratory tract and maintain sinus
passages. When massaged into the skin, Pine Needle supports healthy
circulation and soothes the discomfort of sore joints and muscles. A
true disinfectant, a strong germ killer, excellent for viral
infections and for muscular aches, rheumatism and arthritis.
Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), (Juniperus virginiana)
:A holiday favorite, this fragrant scent is often used in accenting
closets and cupboards. Cedar is a versatile oil that acts as an
astringent and a cleansing agent. Believed to have originated from
the famous Lebanon cedars, this essential oil provides an
exhilarating tonic for the scalp and face to help the body deal with
dandruff and acne. It can also be massaged into the skin for
soothing, relaxing muscle rubs. Cedars are thought to offer
longevity, and the oil it yields was used for embalming in ancient
Egypt, and as an incense by Tibetan monks to aid in meditation.
Neroli (Citrus aurantium) :
A holiday favorite, this rich citrus scent is often used in the
scenting of perfumes. Neroli oil has a sweet, floral and slightly
haunting aroma, the color is pale yellow and the viscosity is
watery. This essential oil is also known as 'orange blossom' and it
takes about 1000 lbs. of orange blossoms to make 1 lb. of Neroli
oil.The name Neroli is said to originate from the Italian princess,
Anne-Marie de la Tremoille, Countess of Nerola, who used the oil as
a perfume and to scent her bathwater and gloves.The orange petals
were used in China in the making of cosmetics and are still an
ingredient for making traditional smelling Eau-de-cologne. Orange
petals are often associated with marriage, purity and brides who
traditionally wore it in their hair.
Sweet Orange (Citrus vulgaris) :
The orange in itself is a highlight nutrias fruit containing many
vitamins including A, B, and C. Being that essential oils are
extracted directly from the peel of the orange, it contains all of
these natural nutrients as well. This yellow-orange oil is quite
sweet in fragrance and is used in "fruity" fragrance blends. Orange
may also be used by itself for a light personal scent. Orange has
been used as a beauty oil especially for the neck to help prevent
and reduce the appearance of lines. Being that it is a citrus
essential oil, it may cause irritation in people with sensitive
skin.
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) :
Frankincense rejuvenates skin, so it's used on mature and aging
complexions and to fade old scars, reduce inflammation, moisturize
dry hair, and cure acne. A holiday favorite, this pungent scent is
often associated with Christmas and is said to be one of the gifts
of the Magi. Its antiseptic properties fight bacterial and fungal
skin infections in a salve, lotion, or as a compress. It also treats
infection of the lungs, the reproductive organs, and the urinary
tract, and it increases the menstrual flow. the oil works in two
ways to help the body fight infection and pain. It first numbs nerve
endings to reduce the amount of pain sensations that reach the
brain. And then it boosts the body's immune system to accelerate the
healing process. As an added bonus, the oil's aroma relaxes the
brain, which helps bring on sleep.
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) :
Myrrh has been used since Biblical times to treat many ailments. A
holiday favorite, this pungent scent is often associated with
Christmas and is said to be one of the gifts of the Magi. It is a
sap that dries into hard crystals. The sap is used by some for
making tinctures. Myrrh is both antiseptic and astringent. It is
used today as a mouth wash and used for treatment of mouth ulcers,
sore throats and even for the relief of sore gums. To use it as a
mouthwash, drop a few drops of the sap into a glass of water.
Peppermint (Mentha piperata) :
Peppermint recalls the images of candy canes and sweet treats made
from this wonderful oil. Peppermint has the powerful therapeutic
ingredient menthol, as well as menthone, menthyl acetate and some 40
other compounds. Peppermint is a naturally occurring hybrid of
spearmint (M. spicata) and water mint (M. aquatica). The oil is made
by steam-distilling the plant's aromatic leaves and stems.
Peppermint oil acts as a muscle relaxant, particularly in the
digestive tract, reduces the inflammation of nasal passages and
relieve muscle pains. A mixture of peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil
and ethanol (ethyl alcohol) on the forehead and temples can reduce
headache pain. Peppermint can be take as a tea, capsules or
tinctures.
I love the smell of Pine and Cedar!