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How to Use Essential Oils: Don’t

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How to Use Essential Oils: Tips for the Holiday Season and Beyond

After the festivities of Christmas and as we step into the new year, essential oils can help create a soothing and refreshing atmosphere to start 2025 on the right note! Here are some simple ways to use essential oils safely and effectively:

Don’ts

  1. Don’t Forget to Dilute Essential Oils
    Always mix essential oils with a carrier oil (like coconut, jojoba, or almond oil) before applying them to your skin to avoid irritation.
  2. Don’t Overdo It
    A little goes a long way! Start with just a few drops in your diffuser, bath, or DIY products to enjoy their benefits without overwhelming your senses.
  3. Don’t Ignore Labels and Instructions
    Always read the label for safe usage recommendations. Look for details on dilution, ingestion, or application tips.
  4. Don’t Neglect Patch Testing
    Before applying a new oil to your skin, do a small patch test to check for sensitivity or allergies.
  5. Don’t Store Oils Improperly
    Keep essential oils in a cool, dark place and tightly sealed to preserve their potency and prevent degradation.
  6. Don’t Skip Cleaning Your Diffuser
    Clean your diffuser regularly to avoid buildup and ensure the purity of the oils you diffuse.
  7. Don’t Forget to Use Glass or Stainless Steel Containers
    When using oils in beverages or cleaning blends, opt for glass or stainless steel containers to avoid reactions with plastics.
  8. Don’t Hesitate to Experiment with Blends
    Feel free to mix complementary oils like lavender and peppermint for relaxation or lemon and eucalyptus for a refreshing aroma.

Arborvitae: The Tree of Life

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Arborvitae, the tree of life,
Majestic, ancient, wisdom rife.
Its fragrant wood, a gift profound,
Preserves, protects, and stands its ground.

To Native hands, this tree was kin,
A sacred bond, deep roots within.
Its oils they used, its strength revered,
A guardian where threats appeared.

For tools, for homes, for sacred flame,
Arborvitae upheld its name.
Its heartwood strong, immune to time,
Resisting rot, decay, and grime.

With lemon’s zest, it guards and shines,
A polish pure, where beauty aligns.
A spritz to shield from nature’s harms,
A balm to calm with soothing charms.

In forest’s hush, its oils ignite
A tranquil peace, a meditative light.
Its essence speaks of strength and grace,
A timeless guide in life’s vast space.

O tree of life, with branches wide,
Your ancient wisdom will abide.
From Native lands to modern care,
Arborvitae’s gifts are everywhere.

A Taste of the Sun

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From sun-drenched Mediterranean shores,
Thyme, a tiny shrub, forever endures.
Thymus vulgaris, its botanical name,
Aromatic leaves, whispering of its fame.

 Grey-green and slender, its branches do sprawl,
Part of the mint family, standing proud and tall.
Essential oils, a treasure they hold,
Thymol and carvacrol, stories yet untold. 

Culinary hero, a chef’s delight,
Adding peppery warmth, both day and night.
Soups and stews, it finds its place,
With meats and vegetables, a flavor embrace. 

Beyond the kitchen, a history grand,
Egyptians in embalming, used its helping hand.
Greeks in their temples, its fragrance did rise,
Antiseptic whispers, beneath clear blue skies.

 Modern research, with cautious acclaim,
Antibacterial whispers, a message to claim.
Boosting the immune system, a potential friend,
Nature’s tiny wonder, that knows no end. 

So next time you see it, this herb so adored,
Remember its journey, from garden to board.
A taste of the sunshine, a history deep,
Thyme’s tiny leaves, a treasure to keep.

How to Use Essential Oils: Lime

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Remember possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product.

Lemon Myrtle – Did You Know?

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Did you know that Lemon Myrtle is a type of plant that grows in the subtropical rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia? For thousands of years, indigenous Australians have been using Lemon Myrtle tea in their traditional foods and for medicinal purposes. It has a nice, sweet lemony smell, and it can make you feel happy and energized, so it’s great for lots of different uses that involve its smell. People make useful oil from Lemon Myrtle leaves and branches by using steam.

The number one reason to like Lemon Myrtle is because it’s packed with helpful stuff that can be used in many ways to make you feel better. Most of it is made up of two things called geranial and neral, which are good for aromatherapy. These things in Lemon Myrtle can help clean the air, keep your breathing healthy, and even keep away things like allergies during certain times of the year.

If you’re someone who loves essential oils just for their nice smell, you should definitely try Australian Lemon Myrtle. It has a fresh and uplifting scent, and you can use it in things like cleaning products and natural air fresheners to make your home smell nice without using harsh chemicals. Plus, bugs don’t really like the smell of it, so it’s also good to bring with you when you’re spending time outdoors.