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How to Use Essential Oils: Basil

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Basil essential oil, with its spicy and herbal fragrance, is well known for its calming properties. It is particularly effective in alleviating feelings of anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and tranquility. Incorporating basil into daily routines can provide both emotional and physical benefits, making it a valuable addition to self-care practices. Whether diffused for relaxation or applied topically for stress relief, basil oil can help enhance overall well-being while also offering its signature fresh scent.

Beyond its calming effects, basil essential oil is widely used to promote focus and mental clarity. Adding 3-4 drops to a diffuser while studying or reading can create a stimulating environment that enhances concentration. In the kitchen, basil essential oil can bring a burst of fresh herbal flavor to Italian dishes, soups, and entrees. For stress relief, combining 3 drops of basil essential oil with 3 drops of wintergreen oil and a carrier oil can create a soothing neck massage blend. Additionally, taking a drop of basil essential oil internally may provide comfort and support during the menstrual cycle, helping to ease occasional discomfort.

Basil essential oil also offers benefits for respiratory health. When inhaled, it can help open airways and promote clearer breathing, making it useful for seasonal changes or congestion. One simple way to use basil oil for respiratory support is to add a few drops to a bowl of steaming water, cover the head with a towel, and inhale deeply. This method can help ease breathing discomfort and provide a refreshing, invigorating experience. With its diverse applications, basil essential oil is a versatile and beneficial oil for both wellness and culinary use.

The Spirit of Black Spruce

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Where northern winds sing soft and low,
Through mist and moss, the spruces grow.
By rivers wide and swamps so deep,
Their roots in ancient waters keep.

A healer’s touch, a sacred tree,
A gift from earth, wild and free.
For generations, hands have known,
Its soothing touch on skin and bone.

A breath of pine, crisp and bright,
To clear the air, to bring in light.
A drop diffused, the chest expands,
Like forests vast in distant lands.

A quiet strength, a calming balm,
In weary hearts, it whispers calm.
Blended soft with chamomile,
It eases aches and soothes with style.

Its essence lingers, fresh and true,
A cleansing wave, the air renewed.
With frankincense, a sacred pair,
To sharpen focus, scent the air.

Through swamps and hills, it holds its place,
A tree of wisdom, strength, and grace.
From ancient roots to healing hands,
Black spruce endures, where nature stands.

Whispers of Birch

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Beneath the canopy’s gentle sway,
The birch tree stands, its silver-gray.
A scent so crisp, a winter’s breeze,
Yet it’s not wintergreen you seize.

The tea once brewed by settlers bold,
With bark that healed in stories told.
American tribes knew its worth,
A gift from trees, their earthy hearth.

A drop to soothe, a breath made clear,
Its essence calms what we hold dear.
Oily skin, sore muscles too,
Birch brings relief, its magic true.

To focus minds and still the din,
A diffuser lets its work begin.
With ancient roots, its strength remains,
The birch’s gift, a healer’s claim.

Through every season, tall it stands,
A guardian of the forest lands.
Its essence, pure, a timeless guide,
The birch, a treasure, far and wide.

Basil-Did You Know?

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Did you know basil is helpful for addiction recovery? It gives hope, and confidence to the tired soul. Basil is the essential oil of renewal, and supports those who are under a great deal of mental strain. Basil oil may strengthen the adrenals, and restore the body to its natural rhythms of sleep, activity, and rest. Basil in summary strongly implies to help those who are tired in mind, body, and for those in need of strength, and renewal.

Basil is contained in Hildegard’s Medicine Book. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was known as the first herbalist and naturopath of the middle ages. Her book documented over 12,000 remedies for symptoms and diseases. Some documented basil benefits, and uses are migraines, insect bites, throat/lung infections, mental fatigue, menstrual periods (scanty), hair (dandruff), aches and pains, insomnia, depression, anxiety, bronchitis, insect repellant (housefly and mosquito) and bites. Basil is amazing.

In Romania there is an old custom that if a boy accepts a sprig of basil from a girl, he is engaged to marry her. It is also tradition that basil was found growing around the tomb of Jesus. In medieval times it was thought that scorpions grew up under pots of basil. in most countries, basil is thought to be a royal herb. “Basil” in Greek, does mean “royal” or “kingly”. This may be because in many regions it was used in perfumes reserved for kings. Basil came to Massachusetts Bay Colony where it was introduced in 1621. From there its cultivation spread through the American Colonies. It has long been used to flavor food in the western world, but was used primarily for its aroma in India.

Basil has a warm, spicy, yet herbal aroma known to enhance memory function while reducing stress and tension. Basil provides restorative benefits to both the mind, and body due to its high linalool content, making it an ideal application for sore muscles, and joints, and to reduce tension when applied to the temples, and back of the neck. Basil is commonly used in cooking. Basil is cooling to the skin, and can be used to soothe minor irritations. When diffused, Basil helps promote clear breathing, and healthy respiratory function while sharpening focus, and lessening stress.

Basil-Did You Know?

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BasilDid you know basil is helpful for addiction recovery? It gives hope, and confidence to the tired soul. Basil is the essential oil of renewal, and supports those who are under a great deal of mental strain. Basil oil may strengthen the adrenals, and restore the body to its natural rhythms of sleep, activity, and rest. Basil in summary strongly implies to help those who are tired in mind, body, and for those in need of strength, and renewal.

Basil is contained in Hildegard’s Medicine Book. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was known as the first herbalist and naturopath of the middle ages. Her book documented over 12,000 remedies for symptoms and diseases. Some documented basil benefits, and uses are migraines, insect bites, throat/lung infections, mental fatigue, menstrual periods (scanty), hair (dandruff), aches and pains, insomnia, depression, anxiety, bronchitis, insect repellant (housefly and mosquito) and bites. Basil is amazing.

In Romania there is an old custom that if a boy accepts a sprig of basil from a girl, he is engaged to marry her. It is also tradition that basil was found growing around the tomb of Jesus. In medieval times it was thought that scorpions grew up under pots of basil. in most countries, basil is thought to be a royal herb. “Basil” in Greek, does mean “royal” or “kingly”. This may be because in many regions it was used in perfumes reserved for kings. Basil came to Massachusetts Bay Colony where it was introduced in 1621. From there its cultivation spread through the American Colonies. It has long been used to flavor food in the western world, but was used primarily for its aroma in India.

Basil has a warm, spicy, yet herbal aroma known to enhance memory function while reducing stress and tension. Basil provides restorative benefits to both the mind, and body due to its high linalool content, making it an ideal application for sore muscles, and joints, and to reduce tension when applied to the temples, and back of the neck. Basil is commonly used in cooking. Basil is cooling to the skin, and can be used to soothe minor irritations. When diffused, Basil helps promote clear breathing, and healthy respiratory function while sharpening focus, and lessening stress.

Roman Chamomile-Did You Know?

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Roman ChamomileDid you know Roman Chamomile oil is the Oil of Spiritual Purpose? Roman Chamomile supports a person who is discovering and living their true purpose in life. Roman Chamomile helps individuals find purpose and meaning in their lives. Chamomile assists the person that is consumed with meaningless activities, helping them focus on more fulfilling work.

The Egyptian’s dedicated Roman Chamomile to the sun and worshiped it above all other herbs for its healing properties and has been used cosmetically for at least 2,000 years. Chamomile was also used by the Romans in medicines, beverages and incense. Ancient Romans used the oil for mental clarity and courage during war.

One place Roman Chamomile grows very well is in the United Kingdom, harvesting takes place during late June or July although heavy rain often causes problems to the farmers schedule. And as if that were not enough, the crop must be harvested at the precise time that it contains the highest yield of essential oil, so this can be quite a challenge to say the least. Other countries that grow Chamomile for the production of essential oil, include Argentina, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy and the USA.

Roman Chamomile grows close to the ground, reaching only up to a foot in height. It has gray-green leaves, flowers that resemble a daisy, and smells like apple. The plant has been nicknamed the “plant’s physician,” because it has positive effects on plants growing nearby.

While the most common use of chamomile is in teas, Roman Chamomile can also be found in face creams, drinks, hair dyes, shampoos, and perfumes. Roman Chamomile has a therapeutic, calming effect on the skin, mind, and body. It soothes body systems and promotes a healthy inflammatory response.

My Challenge to Stay Focused

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If any of you know me I have a hard time sitting for long periods of time without getting drowsy or even falling a sleep. As a regular church goer I found myself in this situation most weeks sitting in church. The heart and mind were willing to stay awake and focused, yet the body was weak. I would doze off to sleep often on the hard pew benches.

All through Elementary, Junior High, and High School I struggled with learning partly due to my inability to focus. I also was developmentally behind most kids my age, because it was discovered I couldn’t see very well when I went in for my kindergarten check-up. Most subjects in school were painfully hard for me, and almost unbearable to do school assignments. Homework was also a nightmare for me and my family, becoming an all night project.

Now that I have painted this picture of my inability to focus you might find it interesting to know that I became an Eagle Scout. If it wasn’t  for my sister, Ramona, and my parents I don’t think this accomplishment would have happened. My dad was the scout master, and my mom was great at knowing what I needed to do, My sister was great at helping me with my merit badges.

I went to my first essential oil convention in 2012, and was thrilled when they introduced a new essential oil  blend  used to help you focus. I was so excited to see if this oil really works so I rubbed some on the back of my neck before church, It worked. I stayed a wake.

How I wish I had this oil when I was a struggling young student. Any chance I get now, I like to share this new discovery of essential oils with others. Best of all there are no side effects. ADHD kids may now have a new alternative to powerful drugs with bad side effects. This essential oil is a great new friend for everyone who needs help staying focused.