Traveling within the World2024-03-28T12:11:32ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthingshttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2168106691?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/group/cauldronandapothecary/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0b1vtstn718an&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFour thieves oil:tag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-02-09:2185477:Topic:1983322014-02-09T18:06:42.757ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">Four thieves oil: how to make your own and a bit of history.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">According to Wikipedia, The Black Plague, or The Black Death, was one of the most deadly pandemics in history. The Black Plague was believed to have begun in China and then spread west. It…</span></span></p>
<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">Four thieves oil: how to make your own and a bit of history.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">According to Wikipedia, The Black Plague, or The Black Death, was one of the most deadly pandemics in history. The Black Plague was believed to have begun in China and then spread west. It is estimated to have killed about 50% of Europe's population and reduced the world's population by about 100 million people during the 14th century.<br/> <span class="text_exposed_show">It was during the time of The Black Plague that a band of thieves were discovered to be able to successfully rob the dead and their graves without fear of becoming affected by this deadly disease.<br/> Upon their capture and subsequent charging of grave robbing as well as theft of the dying victims-they were offered a plea bargain. They were offered leniency in their punishment if they would reveal the secret of their protection against this killer disease. Since this disease was so contagious that families often died in droves, it was imperative to the communities to learn this mystical secret.<br/> The band of thieves, legends say there were four, disclosed the secret that has lived on and protects us from air borne disease, even today. These men were, by trade, perfumers and spice traders. They'd concocted a mixture of various essential oils to protect them not only from the airborne germs, but also from actually touching the decaying bodies.<br/> Four Thieves Oil Recipe (this is how I make mine) Pen <br/> 7 drops of Clove Oil<br/> 6 drops of Lemon Oil<br/> 5 drops of Cinnamon Bark<br/> 4 drops of Eucalyptus Oil<br/> 3 drops of Rosemary Oil<br/> Using your Four Thieves Oil <br/> 1 drop of Four Thieves Oil to 4 drops carrier oil (almond greapseed or olive) applied topically to your neck and behind the ears and can be used daily for protection against cold and flu germs during the winter seasons.<br/> <br/> Four Thieves Vinegar: <br/> 2 TBSP Thyme (dried)<br/> 2 TBSP Rosemary (dried)<br/> 2 TBSP Sage (dried)<br/> 2 TBSP Lavender (dried)<br/> 2 TBSP Mint (dried)<br/> 4-8 cloves of minced garlic (optional)<br/> One 32-ounce bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar<br/> Put all the dried herbs and garlic into a large glass jar <br/> Pour the Vinegar over the herbs and garlic and seal tightly. Leave in a cool, dark, place for about six weeks shake daily,<br/> After six weeks, strain the herbs out using cheese cloth and store tonic in smaller jars for easy use.<br/> Four Thieves Herbal Vinegar can be used for:<br/> Used as an insect repellent. If you make it to this strength, just put 1/4 cup of the vinegar in an 8-ounce spray bottle and fill the rest with water. Spray on skin, clothes, etc. when in heavily insect infested areas. <br/> In cases of illness: Adults can take 1 tablespoon full several times a day (dilute in water!!) and kids can take 1 Teaspoon several times a day (Best if added to a herbal tea), It makes a powerful disinfectant that can be used on surfaces or sprayed in the air.<br/> I am sure there are many other uses that you-all will come up with for Four thieves !!! <br/> ……………Make life magical ……………………..Pen Parker 2/8/14</span></span></span></p> How to Make Your Own Essential Oils by The Crafty Coventag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-02-05:2185477:Topic:1974312014-02-05T22:49:55.079ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">These are all primitive methods of distilling or extracting the oil out of the plant material. The heat used in the distilling methods below will destroy the therapeutic benefits from the essential oils. The oils obtained from the extraction methods below will not be pure or therapeutic-grade. Please use caution when using these essential oils.<br></br> DO NOT INGEST.…</span></span></p>
<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption">These are all primitive methods of distilling or extracting the oil out of the plant material. The heat used in the distilling methods below will destroy the therapeutic benefits from the essential oils. The oils obtained from the extraction methods below will not be pure or therapeutic-grade. Please use caution when using these essential oils.<br/> DO NOT INGEST.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br/> The methods are listed in order of the quality of oil you'll get (best first). <br/> <br/> Method #1<br/> Place plant material into a crock pot filled with distilled water. Cook on low for 24 hours. Leave crock pot open and allow it to sit for a week. Collect the oil off the surface of the water and put it into a dark, glass container. Cover with a piece of cloth and allow it to sit for a week to evaporate off any extra water. It will last for about 12 months. <br/> <br/> Method #2<br/> Place ground up plant material in a cotton or linen bag. Tie it shut and place it in a pot of distilled water. Bring water to a boil and simmer slowly for 24 hours. Collect the oil off the surface of the water (you may have to squeeze the bag) and put it into a dark, glass container. Cover with a piece of cloth and allow it to sit for a week to evaporate off any extra water. It will last for about 12 months.<br/> <br/> Method #3 <br/> Half-fill a large glass bottle with olive oil (or almond, jojoba, or rapeseed). Cram as much plant material as possible into the bottle. Cap it and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 24 hours. Shake it. After three days strain it through cheese cloth and put liquid in a dark, glass container. (If scent is not strong enough add more plant material and repeat process.) It will last for about 6 months.<br/> <br/> Method #4<br/> Stir 1/2 ounce of plant material into 2 cups olive oil (or almond, jojoba, or rapeseed). Cook in crock pot on low for about 6 hours. Strain the mixture with unbleached cheese cloth and put liquid in a dark, glass container. It will last for about 6 months.<br/> <br/> Method #5<br/> Place 1 Tablespoon ground up plant material, 1/2 cup of olive oil (or almond, jojoba, or rapeseed), and 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar into a small bottle (cap on). Put it in a warm place (sunny window) for three weeks. Shake it well twice a day. Strain the mixture with unbleached cheese cloth and put liquid in a dark, glass container. It will last for about 6 months.<br/> <br/> Method #6<br/> Soak plant material in a bottle of rubbing alcohol for two weeks (cap on). Pour it out into a wide container. Allow alcohol to evaporate. Collect the oil left in the container and put it into a dark, glass container. It will last for about 6 months. <br/> Please note that this method should NOT be consumed.<br/> <br/> Have fun making your own essential oils!</span></span></span></p> My Top 8 Herbal Essential Oilstag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-31:2185477:Topic:1966752014-01-31T16:40:07.146ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p>After simplifying my herbal uses, I then noticed that the same was true for my <a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/uses-for-essential-oils.html">essential oils</a>. These are the ones that I use on a weekly basis.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/melaleuca-oil.html">Melaleuca (tea tree):</a></strong> As an anti-fungal and additive to cleaners.…</li>
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<p>After simplifying my herbal uses, I then noticed that the same was true for my <a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/uses-for-essential-oils.html">essential oils</a>. These are the ones that I use on a weekly basis.</p>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/melaleuca-oil.html">Melaleuca (tea tree):</a></strong> As an anti-fungal and additive to cleaners.</li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/oil-of-peppermint.html">Peppermint:</a></strong> For headaches, or mixed with coconut oil and raw honey for a delicious <a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/coconut-oil-benefits.html">thyroid-boosting</a> treat.</li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/pure-lavender-oil.html">Lavender:</a></strong> Also for headaches and to promote restful sleep.</li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/uses-for-essential-oils.html">Wild Orange:</a></strong> Added to my laundry detergent for great smell. Also a fantastic addition to cake batter. Mmmm.</li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/lemon-essential-oil.html">Lemon:</a></strong> Used for de-greasing in our mop bucket and cleaners. Mood lifting.</li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/eucalyptus-oil-uses.html">Eucalyptus:</a></strong> Used to clean our floors. Add a small amount to coconut oil for a decongesting chest rub.</li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/digestzen-essential-oil.html">DigestZen:</a></strong> Excellent for upset stomachs or any other digestive issues.</li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/frankincense-essential-oil.html">Frankincense:</a></strong> Use on bug bites and minor wounds.</li>
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<p>Read more about these and other <a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/uses-for-essential-oils.html">essential oils here</a>.</p>
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<h2>Supplies for Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet</h2>
<p>When you're determining which herbs and their uses you'll most need and begin to stock your medicine cabinet accordingly, you'll also want to consider some supplies.</p>
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<li><strong>Carrier oils:</strong> Olive, coconut (<a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/coconut-oil-benefits.html">Coconut oil</a> is my favorite carrier oil for its antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties. You may need to decrease the beeswax if your recipe calls for it when using coconut oil as a carrier.)</li>
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<li><strong>Muslin bag/mesh strainer:</strong> Use either one for steeping teas. A muslin bag can be used when poultices.</li>
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<li><strong>Medicine dropper:</strong> Preferably one that measures up to 30 ml, which is a common dosage for many tinctures.</li>
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<li><strong>Labels:</strong> Make a note of what the remedy is to be used for, as well as the ingredients and date you made it.</li>
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<li><strong>Storage containers:</strong> Glass mason jars, amber bottles, or other containers for storing your remedies.</li>
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<li><strong>Mesh strainer/cheesecloth:</strong> These are for straining herbs and their uses are mostly for making ointments and tinctures.</li>
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<li><strong>Raw, local honey or brown rice syrup:</strong> Necessary for making lozenges and syrups for little ones. Raw honey can also be used as a topical healer.</li>
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<li><strong>Scale:</strong> To measure ounces and preferably grams - great for making remedies.</li>
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<p>In addition to the above items, be sure to seek out some <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/books/books.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">good books for your herbs</a>. I suggest having a minimum of three because different books cover different remedies. Choose a trusted natural health resource with lots of recipes so you can have fun creating your own remedies and learning more about herbs and their uses. Be sure to follow dosage suggestions and precautions for pregnant and lactating women and children and also learn about their contraindications (when herbs and their uses may cause harm).</p>
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<hr/><p><img src="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/image-files/leave.jpg" alt="green leaf" align="left" height="32" width="34"/> Nina Nelson is a natural wellness coach, unconventional mom and writer determined to live a life of adventure and purpose. She helps moms simplify natural wellness at <a href="http://shalommama.com/sustainable-baby-steps" target="_blank">Shalom Mama</a>.</p> Magical Uses of Essential Oils by Beverly Lawsontag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-22:2185477:Topic:1957492014-01-22T19:27:17.063ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p><span><span>Common Essential Oils and their Magical Uses: <strong>Acacia</strong>- Used as a holy oil, to anoint altars, incense burners & candles Almond- Said to attract money & good fortune when added to incense Allspice- Rubbed on the feet & chest, this is to add strength to one's will power Ambergris- Very popular as a protection against evil & ill luck Ambrosia- said to turn a shy or timid lover into an aggresive tiger Angelica- A peace oil. Said to attract friends &…</span></span></p>
<p><span><span>Common Essential Oils and their Magical Uses: <strong>Acacia</strong>- Used as a holy oil, to anoint altars, incense burners & candles Almond- Said to attract money & good fortune when added to incense Allspice- Rubbed on the feet & chest, this is to add strength to one's will power Ambergris- Very popular as a protection against evil & ill luck Ambrosia- said to turn a shy or timid lover into an aggresive tiger Angelica- A peace oil. Said to attract friends & popularity Anise- To increase clairvoyant abilities Apple- Rub on the body to attract peace of mind ,contentment & happiness Apricot- used by both sexes as a love oil to heighten passion & bind lovers together Aster- A quieting oil which soothes ruffled felings & calmes tensions Avocado- According to legend, this will bring one happiness, wealth & long life Azalea- Wear to magnetize others to you Banana- To excite great passion in another Bay- If used on the body, it is said to purify the soul Bayberry- Brings money to the pockets and blessings to the home Benzoin- Add to any incense to heighten it's effectiveness & for cleansing & purifying Bergamot- wear on the palm of each hand to protect from all harm Blackberry- Apply to all seals, talismans, charms & candles for good luck Blue Bonnet- A gamblers favorite to bring luck Calamus- To get another to do your bidding, rub some on your palms & touch the person Camphor- Add to controlling incenses to bring quick power to them Carnation- Used for gambling luck Cedar- Anoint a Seal of Long Life to protect you from misery & misfortune Chamomile- Worn by the daring to incite sexual feelings & attract attention Cherry- Add to the bath to cause one to be cheerful & good humoured Chocolate- An enticing oil designed to soften the hearts of foes Chrysanthmum- To increase ones strength Cinnamon- Used for good luck, money-drawing, fast action & love Citronella- Attracts friends to the home & customers to a place of business Civit- Rub on the hands for protection & apply beneath the breasts as a love drawing perfume Clove- Acts as an aphrodisiac when applied to the base of the neck and on the thighs Clover- Place on a lover or spouses pilllow to ensure faithfulness Coconut- Anoint on a fast luck candle for luck in a hurry Coffee- Has healing properties whe added to the bath water Cucumber- Takes away rowdiness & unruliness when rubbed on anyone acting "ugly" Cypress- Brings calm & tranquility in stubborn cases. Used by parents of willful children Dill- A crossing oil that is believed to cause great distress if rubbed on a person Dogwood- Rub on the outside of doorknobs so that evil will not be able to enter Eucalyptus- Believed to be a strong healing oil Evergreen- Used by ladies to stimulate a man or by men as a nature-builder Frangipani- An attraction oil, can cause others to tell you their secrets Frankincense- A sacred oil for anointing objects & to bring many blessings Gardenia- A protective oil which will stop other from creating strife in your life Geranium- Said to act as a hex breaker ,good when used with a "Blockbuster" candle Ginger- Adds spice to one's relationship when applied behind the ears & knees Grape- This oil is used for gaining popularity & for money drawing Heather- Anoint your purse or wallet with this daily so you will never be without money Heliotrope- Protects you from physical harm & at the same time,attracts wealth Hemlock- Used to arouse jealousy between people Hibiscus- Anoint the temples to draw wisdom & better concentration Hollyberry- For women who wish to be treated royally by their lovers Honey- Is recognized as having seductive ,enticing qualities Honeysuckle- Anoint on the temples before a test to help you pass Hyacinth- Attracts love & luck when used in the bath water daily Hyssop- A holy oil, dress all candles with this before you use them & add to bath water Iris-Reputed to make the wearer very attractive ,good oil to use when going dancing Jasmine- A powerful love oil, used to bind someone to you Juniper- Worn to aquire wishes, honors & glory Lavendar- To promote peace in the home ,add to mop water & to stop gossip Leather- Worn to draw friendship Lemon- Used by healers to in aid in calling the spirits, also for protection of the home Lemongrass- Said to be very soothing & quieting to the nerves Lilac- Anoint the back of the neck to improve the memory & draw health & long life Lily- A quieting agent ,usedf on the forehead of someone who is emotionally upset Lime- Add 3 drops to controlling incense & burn once a week to keep your mate faithful & loyal Lotus- Worn by women to make a man lose with his money Magnolia- Recommended as an aid in psychic development when appplied to the head Melon- Arouses passions, adds strength ,energy & virility in men Mimosa- said to bring dreams & coming events to you when used on the body prior tosleep Mistletoe- For attracting customers, developing business when used in in your place of business Morning Glory- Used to protect you when travleing & in the home when sprinkles Musk- A love oil whose scent is used to arouse ones passion & heighten sexual pleasure Myrrh- A powerful guard against any evil directe toward one Myrtle- Attract love, Money & good fortune Narcissus- Used for peaceful sleep and to ward off nightmares when dabbed on your pillow Nutmeg-Used for removing a jinx from someone, add to bathwater. Also used for luck drawing Orange- a highly magnetic oil used to bring on a proposal of marriage Orchid- Aids memory, helps one to focus their thoughts on the job or problem at hands Orris- One of the most potent of love oils. Is thought to work where all others have failed Papaya- Promotes the good things in life, comfort , good health & friendship etc.. Passion Flower- Used for tranquility & peace of mind, soothes the nerves Patchouli- Regarded as an aphrodisiac with magickal powers Peach- Apply to yourself or sprinkle in the home to bring quiet and tranquility to your life Pennyroyal- Used to remove evil & jinx from the home when sprinkled about the premises Peony- A lucky oil for those who need customers, business success & good fortune in all endeavors Peppermint- Add spice to your life & pep to your body Petunia- Used to help get a loan or when applying for credit,anoint the application Pine- A cleansing, purifying scent used in the bath to erase past mistakes & sins and let one start over Pineapple- To draw back a lover , anoint a Come to Me candle & place your request under the candle Raspberry- Used by pregnant women for a successful pregancy Rose- A gentle love oil used to attract affection & love Rosemary- A highly respected healing oil used to heal the pain of heartache & heartsickness Rue (Ruda)- Worn to protect one from hexes set out by others Sage- Used for all those who wish to forsee the future,rub on the forehead before divining Sandalwood- A powerful healing oil, also thought to increase clairvoyant powers Sassafrass- When sprinkled about the court it is said to bring about a fvorable decision Snake Root- Helps to win the most difficult of court cases weh nrubbed on palms prior to court Spearmint- A protective oil which keeps one's home & self safe from attack, danger & intruders Spikenard- Used to anoint the alter , consecrate incense burners & to purify the premises Strawberry- Use as an attraction oil ,to draw good fortune Sweet Grass- Lifts the spirits & softens sad memories so that one can move on Sweet Pea- Attracts loyalty & affection when used daily on th wrists, forearms & back of knees Tangerine- Adds strength & go power to all ritual incense & baths Tonka- For luck. love & longetivity, use in the bath & on a Fast Luck candle Tulip- Protects one from accidents so that a long life is assured Vanilla- Added to floorwash to bring happiness to the premises ,and good fortune Van Van- Anoint charms,seals, talismans with it to increase their power. For uncrossing add to bathwater Verbena- To remove curses put on you, for protection Vetivert- Overcomes any spell that may be put upon you Violet- A very strong love oil, use in bath daily to bring marital peace & happiness Watermelon- Adds extra strength that may be needed from time to time when applied after bath Wintergreen- Use a few drops in bathwater to keep or induce good health Wisteria- Add to mop water to attract good fortune & prosperity Ylang Ylang- Used to draw attention to onesself, but also of value when seeking employment Blessed Be! *White Owl</span></span></p> Aromatherapy Secrets by Bre Geiertag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-19:2185477:Topic:1956352014-01-19T19:19:24.345ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<p>Aromatherapy Secrets<br></br> <br></br> Production of Essential Oils<br></br> There are a number of methods used to obtain essential oils from the plants.<br></br> The part of the plant used varies, due to concentration of the oil in the<br></br> cells. All parts contain some oil, but the plants are processed according to<br></br> the type of plant. <br></br> <br></br> As an example:<br></br> <br></br> Blossoms - Jasmine oil comes from the blossoms.<br></br> <br></br> Wood - Sandalwood comes from the wood. <br></br> <br></br> Root - Carrot comes…</p>
<p>Aromatherapy Secrets<br/> <br/> Production of Essential Oils<br/> There are a number of methods used to obtain essential oils from the plants.<br/> The part of the plant used varies, due to concentration of the oil in the<br/> cells. All parts contain some oil, but the plants are processed according to<br/> the type of plant. <br/> <br/> As an example:<br/> <br/> Blossoms - Jasmine oil comes from the blossoms.<br/> <br/> Wood - Sandalwood comes from the wood. <br/> <br/> Root - Carrot comes from the root<br/> The basic process is designed to break down the cellular walls and to<br/> release the essential oil. The following methods are the most common methods<br/> used to extract essential oil<br/> <br/> Distillation<br/> Distillation is a process of heating a substance until its more volatile<br/> constituents pass into the vapor phase, and then cooling the vapor to<br/> recover such constituents in liquid form by condensation. The main purpose<br/> of distillation is to separate a mixture of several components by taking<br/> advantage of their different volatility's, or the separation of volatile<br/> materials from nonvolatile materials. Distillation is the main method by<br/> which essential oils are extracted from plants. There are two methods of<br/> distillation.<br/> <br/> The term "still", is the vessel in which liquids are boiled during<br/> distillation. Stills for laboratory work are usually made of glass, but<br/> industrial stills are generally made of iron or steel. In cases in which<br/> iron would contaminate the product, copper is often used.<br/> <br/> If two insoluble liquids are heated, each is unaffected by the presence of<br/> the other and vaporizes to an extent determined only by its own volatility.<br/> Such a mixture, therefore, always boils at a temperature lower than that of<br/> either constituent. The percentage of each constituent in the vapor depends<br/> only on its vapor pressure at this temperature. This principle may be<br/> applied to substances such as oils that would be damaged by overheating if<br/> distilled in the usual fashion.<br/> <br/> Steam Distillation<br/> Direct - Involves placing the plant material in water which is then heated<br/> and brought to boil.<br/> <br/> Steam - Involves placing the plant material on a rack or grid and heating<br/> the water above or beneath it. The steam passes through the plant matter,<br/> causing the Aromatic volatile essence held within the plant to be released.<br/> <br/> In both methods, the heat and steam cause the walls of plant cells to break<br/> down and release the essence in the form of vapor. The steam and essence<br/> passes through a pipe, which passes through cooling tanks. This causes steam<br/> and essence to return to a liquid form. That liquid is collected in vats.<br/> The steam condenses into a watery distillate while the essence from the<br/> plant becomes an essential oil. This oil being lighter than water, collects<br/> in the upper part of the vat and can be easily separated. In some cases, the<br/> water is sold as flower or herbal water.<br/> <br/> Vacuum Distillation<br/> This method is rarely used and is included for your information only. It is<br/> used on occasion and you should be aware of it. It is generally a more<br/> expensive process. Another method of distilling substances at temperatures<br/> below their normal boiling point is to partially evacuate the still. This<br/> method is as effective as steam distillation, but somewhat more expensive.<br/> The greater the degree of vacuum, the lower is the distillation temperature.<br/> If the distillation occurs in a near vacuum, the process is called molecular<br/> distillation. The process is used industrially for the purification of<br/> vitamins and other items. The substance is placed on a plate in an evacuated<br/> space and heated. The condenser is a cold plate, placed as close to the<br/> first as possible. Most of the material passes across the space between the<br/> two plates, and very little is lost.<br/> <br/> Maceration<br/> Maceration is to separate constituents by soaking. There are two methods<br/> used in the maceration process.<br/> <br/> One method is the preparing of aromatic plants by prolonged soaking in warm<br/> water or oil creating an infusion. The plant material is filtered out. The<br/> resulting liquid contains the essential oil. When water was used, it is used<br/> as 'a wash". If oil is used to soak the plant matter, it is used as an<br/> infusion oil e.g. Calendula oil.<br/> <br/> The second method is dipping the blossoms into hot oil until the wall of the<br/> cells break apart. The hot oil absorbs the essence. The oil is then cooled<br/> and separated. This is an old and expensive method not often used today.<br/> <br/> Pressing<br/> Pressing is simply the pressing of the plant material until the essences<br/> drain. Control is important however, so that the temperature does not exceed<br/> set standards.<br/> <br/> Essential Oil of citrus fruits, such as orange, lemon, grapefruit and<br/> tangerine, are obtained by pressing the unpolluted peels of the fruit. The<br/> peel is pressed between two pieces of wood, one of which has a sponge<br/> attached to it. The oil is released by the cells and absorbed by the sponge.<br/> Wringing out the sponge then collects the oil. This type of essence is high<br/> quality and suitable for internal use.<br/> <br/> Enfluerage / Extraction<br/> This is a process in which odourless fats or oils absorb the fragrance of<br/> fresh flowers. This method is used to produce an absolute. Some of the<br/> finest flower absolutes are produced by means of solvent extraction.<br/> Extraction is reserved for plants with a low concentration of Essential Oil<br/> like Jasmine. These oils usually have a finer fragrance. There are two<br/> methods used to extract the Essential Oil.<br/> <br/> In the first, the blossoms are spread on perforated metal sheets and washed<br/> continuously with the same water until all Essential Oils are dissolved.<br/> Afterwards, the Essential Oils are separated from the water by distillation.<br/> <br/> In the second method, both enfluerage and maceration depend on the physical<br/> fact that fat will absorb the essential oils within the plant. A sheet of<br/> glass is placed into a wooden frame and coated with a thin layer of fat.<br/> Freshly picked flowers are spread over the fat. After 24 hours the flowers<br/> will have given up all their oils to the fat and the dried and withered<br/> flowers are removed. The process is then repeated. This process is continued<br/> for up to three months. When the fat has been completely saturated with the<br/> essential oil, the fat is then collected and cleared of any debris. The<br/> resulting mixture is known as pomade. The essential oils of the flowers are<br/> isolated from the pomade with a solvent, such as petrol ether. After the<br/> solvent has evaporated, a paste remains called a "concrete". This paste also<br/> contains waxes and chlorophyll, and is only partly soluble in alcohol. The<br/> paste is mixed with alcohol, heated to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, cooled again,<br/> and filtered. The remaining alcohol is removed through evaporation. Finally,<br/> an oily residue remains that is totally soluble in alcohol.<br/> <br/> The residue or concrete is then diluted in alcohol and shaken vigorously for<br/> twenty-four hours to separate the fat from the essential oils. The alcohol<br/> absorbs the essential oil from the fat. The alcohol is then evaporated,<br/> leaving the very concentrated essential oil. They are not suitable for<br/> internal use. (If not separated, the fats are used for cosmetics such as<br/> high quality creams, called "huiles francaises'.<br/> <br/> A large number of flowers is needed to produce a small amount of essential<br/> oil. It takes 1000 pounds of petals to make approximately two pounds of rose<br/> oil. This equates to 30 roses to make one drop of essential oil. This is a<br/> very expensive and time-consuming process that accounts for the high price<br/> of these oils or absolutes. Today, extraction is done using carbon dioxide,<br/> a liquid gas. This allows the process to be carried out with low<br/> temperatures. This preserves the quality of a very fragile fragrance, like<br/> the Lily of the Valley. The use of carbon dioxide removes any possibility of<br/> the absolute having any solvent contamination.<br/> <br/> To avoid the higher prices of true, natural and pure Absolute oil, trading<br/> companies often offer absolute oils that are diluted with up to 90%<br/> vegetable oil. This does not affect or damage the healing properties and the<br/> scent is still strong since these oils are highly concentrated. In fact, it<br/> is recommended to use them diluted.<br/> <br/> Solvent Extraction<br/> This is a combination of processes. It is commonly used for gums and resins,<br/> as well as flowers. Flowers are treated with petroleum, ether or benzene.<br/> Resins and gums are treated with acetone. The plant material is placed in a<br/> glass container and saturated with a solvent. This is then heated<br/> electrically causing the odour bearing molecules to evaporate, which are<br/> then filtered out and collected.<br/> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br/> How To Make Vanilla Extract<br/> <br/> From Peggy Trowbridge, Your Guide to Home Cooking. <br/> <br/> Learn how to easily make your own vanilla extract at home. Plan in advance,<br/> as it will take months to make the infusion. Great for gifts. <br/> Difficulty: Easy<br/> <br/> Time Required: 4 months <br/> <br/> Here's How:<br/> Split vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife. <br/> Place in jar with 3/4 cup vodka. <br/> Be sure bean is completely covered with vodka. <br/> Seal tightly. <br/> Let stand in a cool, dark place for 4 to 6 months. <br/> Shake jar occasionally during the standing time.<br/> <br/> Tips:<br/> Extract will strengthen upon standing. <br/> Store, tightly-sealed, indefinitely in a cool, dark place. <br/> Place a few drops of vanilla extract on a cotton ball. Place in custard cup<br/> in back of refrigerator to diffuse odors.<br/> <br/> What You Need:<br/> vanilla bean <br/> vodka <br/> beans <br/> glass jar or bottle <br/> knife<br/> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br/> Healing & First Aid with Essential Oils<br/> <br/> Heal by Ailment: Aches & Pains, Cold & Flu, First Aid, Headache, Sinus &<br/> Allergy<br/> <br/> Headache Relief Herbal Bath - August 2001 Online Newsletter<br/> 4 Tablespoons Dried Lavender<br/> 4 Tablespoons Dried Lemon Balm<br/> 2 Tablespoons Dried Peppermint<br/> Make a simple infusion. If you don't have time to make an infusion, just put<br/> the herbs in a muslin bag or bath ball and throw in the tub with you.<br/> <br/> Peppermint Headache Relief - December 2001 Online Newsletter Rub directy on<br/> skin where it hurts. Two of Peppermint's main key constituents are menthol<br/> (35%-55%) and flavonoids. Also, new studies show pure Peppermint oil is as<br/> good as Tylenol for relieving headaches.<br/> <br/> Cold & Flu Relief<br/> For a stuffed up nose or head, place a tissue with a few drops of Eucalyptus<br/> inside a plastic zip lock baggie. Keep this in your purse or glove<br/> compartment. Open baggie and breathe deeply as needed. At the first sign of<br/> a stuffy nose place 1 drop of Eucalyptus on the corner of your pillow. This<br/> can sometimes even stop a cold from coming on.<br/> <br/> Fever Reducer<br/> Eucalyptus can effectively bring down a fever. Add 6 drops to a bowl of<br/> tepid water and mix well. Dampen several clothes in the water, wring out and<br/> apply to wrists, feet and forehead. Wipe down the rest of the body with one<br/> of the cloths.<br/> <br/> Germ Fighting Blend - January 2004 Online Newsletter <br/> Lemon 8 drops<br/> Eucalyptus 6 drops<br/> Tea Tree 6 drops<br/> Discourage the spread of colds in the home. Use this blend of Eucalyptus and<br/> Lemon and Tea Tree to wipe down surfaces (add to warm water). Use 8<br/> - 10 drops in a diffuser or room spray to help cleanse the air.<br/> <br/> Cold and Flu Bath Blend - January 2004 Online Newsletter <br/> Mix equal parts Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Calendula and Peppermint. Steep in hot<br/> bath water or make a simple infusion. (See instructions above.)<br/> <br/> Cold & Flu Spray - October 2003 Online Newsletter <br/> 15 drops Eucalyptus<br/> 15 drops Tea Tree<br/> 15 drops Rosemary<br/> 1 cup Water<br/> Add to a spray bottle. Great for clearing the head and chest while<br/> disinfecting a room. Spray on door knobs, phones and in the air. Spray in<br/> sleeping rooms and public room. Any place you want to purify.<br/> <br/> Cold Buster and Blemish Fighter Blend - October 2003 Online Newsletter <br/> 8 drops Lemon essential oil<br/> 6 drops Eucalyptus essential oil<br/> 6 drops Tea Tree essential oil<br/> Discourage the spread of colds in the home. Use this blend of Eucalyptus and<br/> Lemon and Tea Tree to wipe down surfaces (add to warm water) or use 8 - 10<br/> drops in a diffuser or room spray to help cleanse the air . Use the end of a<br/> cotton swab to apply tiny amounts to blemishes.<br/> <br/> Honey Hot Toddy - October 2002 Online Newsletter <br/> To make the recipe <br/> 1 tablespoon of honey.<br/> 1 shot of lemon juice.<br/> 1 shot of whiskey.<br/> Add all the ingredients to a coffee mug, fill with steaming hot water, stir,<br/> and sip until gone. Drink whenever coming down with a sore throat, head cold<br/> or the flu.<br/> <br/> Cold and Flu Bath Blend - January 2001 Online Newsletter <br/> Mix equal parts Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Calendula and Peppermint. Steep in hot<br/> bath water or make a simple infusion.<br/> <br/> Steam Inhalation - January 2001 Online Newsletter <br/> For nasal congestion, pour boiling water into a bowl, add 3 drops Eucalyptus<br/> and 2 drops Peppermint. Place a towel over your head, close your eyes, lean<br/> over the bowl and inhale the steam.<br/> <br/> Hibiscus High Blend - February 2002 Online Newsletter <br/> High in Vitamin C and great for the cold and flu season. Boil 2 quarts of<br/> water, add 1 teaspoon each: Hibiscus Flowers, Rosehips, Lemongrass Leaves,<br/> Orange Peel, Spearmint Leaves and Rose Petals. Let steep 5-10 minutes. Add a<br/> pinch of stevia or add sugar to taste. Delicious hot or cold or with a slice<br/> of lemon. Sandalwood eases coughs, bronchitis, laryngitis and other throat<br/> afflictions. Use as a compress. 6 drops to a bowl of water. Wet a cloth,<br/> squeeze out some of the water and apply for 15 min. Repeat. <br/> <br/> June 2002 Online Newsletter<br/> To Alleviate Cold Symptoms: Place a few drops of Eucalyptus oil on a<br/> handkerchief or tissue and deeply inhale the aroma.<br/> <br/> Nausea Spray - July 2002 Online Newsletter <br/> 20 drops Spearmint<br/> 15 drops Lemon Essential oil<br/> 5 drops Sweet Orange Essential oil<br/> Add to four ounces of distilled water in a spray bottle.<br/> Shake well and mist air when feeling nauseous.<br/> <br/> Tea<br/> Dried Rose Tea - - February 2001 Online Newsletter<br/> A mild sedative, high in Vitamin C. Helps lower cholesterol levels. Use 1 to<br/> 2 teaspoons of dried petals or hips per cup of boiled water. Steep 10<br/> minutes. <br/> <br/> Sage Tea - - April 2001 Online Newsletter Make an infusion to settle the<br/> stomach. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water.<br/> Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups a day. This may also be used as a<br/> gargle. Sage tastes warm, pleasantly aromatic, and somewhat pungent.<br/> <br/> Tea For Nervous Tension: - May 2001 Online Newsletter<br/> 1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort <br/> 1 oz. Lemon Balm Leaves <br/> 1 oz. Valerian <br/> Use 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min.,<br/> strain, sweeten if necessary. Drinking a cup of this tea before going to bed<br/> each night for several weeks will calm overwrought nerves, lift depression,<br/> and help you fall asleep more easily.<br/> <br/> Tea For Coughing Fits: - May 2001 Online Newsletter<br/> 1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort<br/> 2/3 oz. Thyme <br/> 2/3 oz. Linden Flowers <br/> Use 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water to soothe<br/> irritations of the upper respiratory tract that cause coughing. Steep for<br/> 5-10 min., strain, sweeten with honey for added benefit. This tea has proved<br/> helpful with bronchitis and whooping cough.<br/> <br/> Tea For Migraines: - May 2001 Online Newsletter<br/> 1 2/3 oz. St. John's Wort <br/> 1 oz Valerian 1 oz. Linden Flowers<br/> 1/4 oz. Juniper Berries <br/> Use 1 tsp. of the mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min, strain<br/> and sweeten. This tea helps dilate blood vessels and improve circulation. If<br/> your headaches are triggered by weather, drink the tea as the weather is<br/> changing.<br/> <br/> Lemon Balm Tea - - August 2001 Online Newsletter<br/> Drink for colds, fever, indigestion, PMS and insomnia.<br/> Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried crushed herbs per cup of boiled water. Steep<br/> 10 minutes. Drink Rosemary tea to clear sinus, bronchitis & colds. Also<br/> great for settling the stomach. Makes a good mouthwash for halitosis.<br/> Relaxes stomach muscles of the digestive tract and uterus. Great for upset<br/> stomachs and menstrual cramps. Also a great decongestant for colds, flu and<br/> allergies. Blends well with Mint, Bergamot, Basil, Lemon, Juniper, Lavender,<br/> Thyme, and Peppermint as well as many others. - September 2001 Online<br/> Newsletter<br/> <br/> Peppermint Tea - December 2001 Online Newsletter<br/> 1-2 teaspoons of dried, crushed Peppermint leaves. Steep 10 minutes. Great<br/> for indigestion, cramps, and other stomach disorders.<br/> <br/> Hot Spiced Tea - November 2000 Online Newsletter<br/> 2 qts. fresh brewed Orange Spice tea <br/> 2 c. water <br/> 2 c. sugar <br/> 2 large cans pineapple <br/> 1 1/2 c. lemon juice <br/> 3 c. orange juice <br/> 1 stick cinnamon <br/> 1 t. whole cloves - tied in cheesecloth<br/> Boil 2 c. each water and sugar together 10 minutes to make syrup. Add<br/> remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove cloves and<br/> cinnamon. Serve hot. <br/> <br/> First Aid<br/> Antiseptic Wash - October 2003 Online Newsletter<br/> Add 30-40 drops of tea tree to 8 oz water. <br/> Use to clean and heal scrapes, cuts, burns and other wounds. Also great for<br/> a facial wash. Tip: substitute rose or lavender water.<br/> <br/> Upset Stomach Compress - September 2002 Online Newsletter<br/> Make a compress by folding or rolling a washcloth.<br/> Use up to 6 drops of Chamomile essential oil in a bowl of warm water. Mix<br/> then <br/> submurge compress cloth, ring out and apply to tummy area. Repeat as<br/> compress cools.<br/> <br/> Garden First Aid - Rub fresh Sage leaves on stings and bites. Or crush some<br/> fresh leaves into cuts and scrapes on the way to thoroughly washing and<br/> bandaging them.<br/> <br/> Compress - May 2001 Online Newsletter<br/> Make an infusion of the dried St. John's Wort. Can be used hot or cold for<br/> headaches, wounds and rashes.<br/> <br/> Soothing An Upset Tummy- December 2000 Online Newsletter <br/> Try this tip that is especially soothing for upset stomachs. Add up to 6<br/> drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil to a bowl of warm water. Mix well,<br/> put a small cloth in the water, wring out excess and apply compress to tummy<br/> area.<br/> <br/> For minor kitchen burns, apply pure Lavender essential oil generously to the<br/> affected area, then cool with ice cubes. The next day the skin should look<br/> like nothing happened.<br/> <br/> For the Ears: For middle-ear infections, saturate a cotton ball in olive<br/> oil, drip 5 drops of Lavender oil onto it and place it on the outer part of<br/> the affected ear. The Lavender oil will help relieve the pain and inhibit<br/> the inflammation that often accompanies ear infections.<br/> <br/> Sinus & Allergy Relief<br/> A compress with Peppermint oil relieves the symptoms of a sinus infection.<br/> Mix 5 drops of Peppermint oil in two cups of warm water. Lay a small cloth<br/> dampened with the mixture across your nose and your cheekbones. Breathe<br/> deeply, keeping your eyes closed.<br/> <br/> Aches & Pains<br/> Muscular Aches and Pains - January 2004 Online Newsletter <br/> Make a cold compress by adding 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Lavender, and 3<br/> drops Rosemary to a bowl of cool water. Use a wash cloth or any soft cloth,<br/> wring out and apply. Repeat. Can also be used as a hot compress for muscle<br/> aches, sprains and flesh wounds.<br/> <br/> Muscular Aches and Pains - January 2001 Online Newsletter <br/> Make a cold compress by adding 3 drops Eucalyptus, 3 drops Lavender, and 3<br/> drops Rosemary to a bowl of cool water. Use a wash cloth or any soft cloth,<br/> wring out and apply. Repeat. Can also be used as a hot compress for muscle<br/> aches, sprains and flesh wounds. Massage - 1/2 teaspoon Eucalyptus oil and 1<br/> tablespoon pure olive oil - very good for arthritis.<br/> <br/> Rosemary Essential Oil - September 2001 Online Newsletter <br/> Use on sore muscles, rheumatic and arthritis pain. Helps lower high blood<br/> sugar. Great for cold feet, and tired or weak legs. Increases warmth and<br/> stimulates blood circulation. Acts through the skin as a detoxifer. Always<br/> dilute with a carrier oil when using on skin.<br/> <br/> Foot Soak - December 2001 Online Newsletter<br/> 5 drops Sage<br/> 5 drops Tea Tree<br/> 2 drops Peppermint<br/> Fill basin or tub with hot water. Add essential oils and soak feet for 15<br/> minutes.<br/> <br/> For Muscular Pain Relief: Mix 10-15 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 2 ounces of<br/> Sweet Almond or Grapeseed Oil. Massage into your muscles.</p> Spiritual Incense by Christine Narduccitag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-12:2185477:Topic:1942182014-01-12T01:42:25.023ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<div style="width: 458px; word-wrap: break-word; padding-bottom: 7px; color: #000000; font-size: 13px;">Spiritual Incense play an important role in setting the tone and mood in a working Coven's ritual space. The lighting of the incense often begins a ritual, and its cessastion signals the close of the rite. In addition, Incense may be used to impart magickal intentions to articles, such as clothing, that cannot be anointed with spiritual anointing oils<br></br> <br></br> DRAGON’S BLOOD is a resin…</div>
<div style="width: 458px; word-wrap: break-word; padding-bottom: 7px; color: #000000; font-size: 13px;">Spiritual Incense play an important role in setting the tone and mood in a working Coven's ritual space. The lighting of the incense often begins a ritual, and its cessastion signals the close of the rite. In addition, Incense may be used to impart magickal intentions to articles, such as clothing, that cannot be anointed with spiritual anointing oils<br/> <br/> DRAGON’S BLOOD is a resin incense burned on charcoal to help cleanse spaces and rid them of negative influences. It also good for attracting love, increasing luck, aiding in magickal invocations, and pact-making.<br/> <br/> FRANKINCENSE is an ancient and holy incense that comes down to us from the spiritual rites of the Jewish peoples. It is burned on charcoal and has become the preeminent incense for spiritual worship and work. It can also be blended with other incenses and herbs in almost any rite to help invigorate and empower the work.<br/> <br/> MYRRH is also a resin and as such must be burned on charcoal. It shares the same rich history as Frankincense, and the two are often burned together for healing and purification. Its nature by itself is one that helps create peaceful, healing, relaxing, and protective environments and also can help stimulate sensual love.<br/> <br/> SWEET GRASS comes to us from Native American traditions and it possesses a wholey unique scent unlike anything else. It is used as a sacred offering for blessing, consecration, and funerary rites. It is found in long braided lengths and is intended to be lit and burned as a smudge, which, depending on your magickal working, may take several days.<br/> <br/> WHITE SAGE is offfered in the form of smudge bundles. It is a traditional herbal incense used for cleansings, purifications, and protection work among some Native Americans nations, and as such it has become very popular for the same uses with Magickal and Spiritual workers from many different traditions.<br/> <br/> SOLOMON SEAL INCENSE is a wonderful incense to help invoke the wisdom, strength, and beauty of King Solomon, one of the greatest of sorcerers. This is also really a fabulous formula for doing ritual work with Talismans and Seals.</div>
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<div id="id_52d01f88930916394062647" class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">Aromatherapy<br/> <br/> Since ancient times, the etheric qualities of essential oils have been widely employed by priests and priestesses of virtually all religions. <br/> <br/> As aromatics are both subtle and immaterial, scent has been regarded as divine. Fragrant oils have been used to attract spirits, gods and goddesses. Such oils have been used to banish evil energies and to purify the temples. <span class="text_exposed_show"><br/> <br/> Devotees and worshipers long have anointed themselves and offered sweet aromas to the gods to help manifest their needs and desires, and to facilitate divine communion through the subtle energy of sacred scents.<br/> <br/> Some common aromatherapy essential oils and their uses include the following.<br/> <br/> Basil<br/> Used for aura cleansing, purification and ceremonial cleansing of sacred space. Helps to attract spirit beings, courage, inner strength. Relaxing and revitalizing, and revered as a sacred herb all over the world. In the Hindu religion it is sacred to both Vishnu and Krishna. Use with caution and avoid during pregnancy.<br/> <br/> Bay<br/> Associated with the Delphic Oracle, and sacred to Apollo and Daphne. Used for prophetic dreams, spiritual cleansing and purification. Used to increase psychic sensitivity and empowerment, and symbolically signify honor. Has narcotic properties and should be used with caution. Avoid during pregnancy.<br/> <br/> Bergamot<br/> Used to elevate the spirit, clarify the mind, assist in boosting confidence and inner strength. Helps to overcome dis-empowerment, victim consciousness and despondency. Assists in connecting to higher self and inner purpose. Relaxing and revitalizing. Avoid the sunlight when using.<br/> <br/> Clove<br/> Used to revitalize and stimulate mental and physical energy, invoke courage and promote inner strength. Used for protection, healing, to stimulate kundalini energy, and in love potions and money magic. Use with caution.<br/> <br/> Cypress <br/> Used to promote spiritual understanding, for letting go of pain, in overcoming separation and losses, and in rites of completion, death, and purification. Avoid during pregnancy.<br/> <br/> Frankincense<br/> Considered as food for the gods. Used for purification, consecration, meditation, spiritual understanding, focus of intent, courage, protection, help in overcoming fear, negative feelings, loss, grief and compassion.<br/> <br/> Jasmine <br/> Used to increase inner strength, reawaken lost interest, attract love and stimulate kundalini energy. Thought to resonate on both physical and spiritual levels and so is used in Tantric rituals, for mental and emotional peace. Used in astral travel, to lift the spirit, dispel heavy emotions and in birthing rites. Avoid during first four months of pregnancy.<br/> <br/> Lavender<br/> Used for inner peace, purification, meditation, protection against emotional and physical violence, health, spiritual love, understanding and mental clarity. Use to lift the spirit, in centering and grounding, for love commitments, handfasting and marriage, birthing rites and new beginnings. Probably the most widely used essential oil in aromatherapy.<br/> <br/> Myrtle<br/> Used to attract love and peace, promote prosperity, fertility, happiness and rejuvenation.<br/> <br/> Myrrh<br/> Traditionally considered to be one of the most holy plants. Used for purification, dispelling of negative and harmful energies, protection, psychic sensitivity, protection on journeys to the spirit realm, rites of passage and spiritual understanding. Used for letting go or transcending pain, grief and sorrow, grounding. An essential ingredient of Egyptian embalming lotions. Use with caution and avoid during pregnancy.<br/> <br/> Patchouli<br/> Used as a potent aphrodisiac, to enhance sensuality, awaken kundalini energy, in grounding and to assist manifestation.<br/> <br/> Peppermint<br/> Used for purification, mental clarity, and in dispelling negative thought forms and energies. Used in cleansing sacred space and ritual objects, and to increase psychic sensitivity. Not recommended during first four months of pregnancy.<br/> <br/> Ylang Ylang<br/> Used to attract love, enhance sensuality. Used to dispel fear and apprehension, and for negative projections. Used to assist in gaining a sense of self-worth and confidence, helps to center one-self, and release guilt and other negative emotions such as jealousy and anger which prevent one from moving forward.<br/> <br/> <br/> <a href="http://www.thesmartwitch.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://</span>www.thesmartwitch.com/</a><br/> <br/> [Image found at econobusters.com]</span></div> Dragon's Blood by Francisco Valdiviatag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-09:2185477:Topic:1938222014-01-09T21:03:50.784ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
<div style="width: 458px; word-wrap: break-word; padding-bottom: 7px; color: #000000; font-size: 13px;">Since I've seen a lot of people posting about dragons blood, I would love to make a post about it. I knew what it is and what it was used for, and I even own a bottle of dragons blood ink. But I never took the time to see where it came from. So here it is. <br></br> <br></br> The name Dragon's Blood is enough to make any pagan curious to use it. Dragon's have been a symbolic symbol in magick for…</div>
<div style="width: 458px; word-wrap: break-word; padding-bottom: 7px; color: #000000; font-size: 13px;">Since I've seen a lot of people posting about dragons blood, I would love to make a post about it. I knew what it is and what it was used for, and I even own a bottle of dragons blood ink. But I never took the time to see where it came from. So here it is. <br/> <br/> The name Dragon's Blood is enough to make any pagan curious to use it. Dragon's have been a symbolic symbol in magick for ages. Dragon's Blood however, doesn't really have any thing to do with dragons. It is the resin that comes from the tree Dracaena Draco (a few other trees produce similar resins) which is mostly found in Africa, Asia and Central America. .<br/> The word Dragon's Blood comes from the bright red resin that is secreted when the bark or branches are cut. In Ancient times it looked so similar to blood that people really did think it was dried blood of a dragon. The only way to tell the age of the tree is to count the number of branch forking occurrences and by measuring how often the tree flowers. It does not have rings like other trees and some trees are believed to be at least 700 years old.<br/> <br/> The Draceana Draco species have a very unique shape. The trees have a large base and towards the middle section the branches are pulled together giving an almost hourglass look. This process is called a secondary thickening. From the upper middle part of the tree the branches spread out again and continue growing until it has a large umbrella like top.<br/> <br/> In stores today you might not be buying authentic Dragon's Blood. There are actually 3 other plant genres which have trees that produce a similar resin and they don't all have the same healing and magickal properties as the resin that comes from Draceana Draco. For instance, true Dragon's Blood is a coagulant (helps stop bleeding) and the other resins that look similar are actually anti-coagulants.<br/> <br/> Dragon's Blood ink is thought to be very powerful. The resin is made into a red ink and is used to write spells, charms, draw runes, talismans and inscribe magickal seals. This is the perfect ink to use to write a protection spell on a book, like a book of shadows, or in fire spells that require you to write something down (wish, prayer) and then burn it.<br/> <br/> Since it has a bright red color the resin makes a beautiful dye. In china they use Dragon's Blood to dye the paper used for banners and signs made for weddings and the Chinese New Year. You can die the pages of your Book of Shadows to add extra protection to your book. You can also do this with journals. The other properties Dragon's Blood processes are protection (for anything) and banishing negative energies. It can also be used in love and sex magick. Adding a bit of Dragon's Blood to any spell is said to make it more potent.<br/> <br/> The healing properties of Dragon's Blood makes it very useful. Externally it can help stop bleeding and heal wounds. Internally it is used for chest pains, to stop bleeding from childbirth and to help with menstrual problems.<br/> <br/> If you have pets or children then don't do this but if not then you can sprinkle Dragon's Blood under rugs, carpets, in doorways, on windowsills, basements and anywhere in your house to increase protection from negative people or intruders. Dragon's Blood can be purchased at any herb/occult shop or online.<br/> <br/> This was posted by -flutterby on the internet</div>
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<div class="imageStage"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption"><br/> This is a powerful formula for cleansing areas that have been profaned by evil or violence.<br/> <br/> You will need:<span class="text_exposed_show"><br/> Camphor<br/> Cinnamon<br/> Frankincense<br/> Myrrh<br/> Sandalwood<br/> A fire-proof dish, iron pan or incense censer<br/> Charcoal<br/> Safety Matches<br/> <br/> Instructions:<br/> Blend and grind the ingredients together into a fine powder. Prepare the fire-proof container or censer with lit charcoal. Sprinkle the incense onto the lit charcoal. Burn in the center of the area for half an hour or longer. Pray, meditate or chant as you feel called to do.<br/> <br/> <br/> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSmartWitch" rel="nofollow"><span>https://www.facebook.com/</span>TheSmartWitch</a><br/> <br/> [Image: Smoking Incense Burner, Laura George, fineartamerica.com]</span></span></span></div>
<div class="imageStage"></div> ORGANIC ROSEWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL USES http://theorganicwitch.com/Rosewood_Organic.htmltag:travelingwithintheworld.ning.com,2014-01-04:2185477:Topic:1931292014-01-04T02:05:45.944ZDept of PMM Artists & thingshttp://travelingwithintheworld.ning.com/profile/Artistsandthings
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<div class="imageStage"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoPageCaption"><span class="hasCaption"><br/> Rosewood Essential Oil, aniba rosaeodora, is extracted from the woody matter of Rosewood tree by steam distillation. Its main components are Alpha Terpineol, Alpha Pinene, Benzaldehyde, Cineole, Camphene, Geranial, Geraniol, Neral, Myrcene, Limonene, Linalool and Linalool Oxide. The Rosewood tree, which Brazil is <span class="text_exposed_show">famous for, are giant evergreen trees.<br/> <br/> Rosewood has a similar nature to Ho Wood and is considered both emotionally uplifting and calming to the mind. Due to its high % of linalol this oil is thought to be deeply nourishing and supportive to the immune system. We use this oil for healing from an infection, cold or flu, as well as for assisting in sleep. Rosewood is also a deep sedative.<br/> <br/> Definitions of Uses:<br/> <br/> Analgesic: reduces pain without inducing unconsciousness; painkiller.<br/> Antidepressant: an agent that prevents or counteracts depression.<br/> Antiseptic: a substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.<br/> Aphrodisiac: arouses or intensifies sexual desire.<br/> Cephalic: of or referring to the head.<br/> Deodorant: Any agent acting to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor.<br/> Insecticide: a substance used to kill insects.<br/> Stimulant: increases physiological or nervous activity in the body.<br/> Other Benefits: It rejuvenates skin and keeps it healthy and young. It can be useful in treatment of nausea, vomiting, cough and cold, stress, wrinkles, skin diseases, and acne.</span></span></span></div>