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Majestic Olive

16 Monday Mar 2015

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There is something absolutely magical about ancient olive trees. They carry on growing for hundreds of years, becoming gnarled and coiled and knobbly, with fascinating holes in their bark which from far can conjure up images of ancient faces. Their crown of branches and olives look like elaborate head-dresses.

Ancient OliveTreeI’ve seen trees like this growing in statuesque majesty in the middle of arid landscapes in the eastern Mediterranean. They remind me of  JRR Tolkien’s ‘Ents’ – the ancient tree spirits with their slow understanding of the unfolding of time.

The olive tree has many associations – its ability to survive, its toughness and longevity make it one of the original Bach flower remedies for stamina and the courage to keep going. Its delicious fruit are the perfect appetizer, also yielding glorious green-golden olive oil, another star item in the Mediterranean diet.

Also worthy of mention are olive leaves, which yield an extract as a tonic to the system, particularly good during the wintertime. Olive leaf extract is well-documented as being beneficial to the immune and digestive systems; traditionally the leaves have been brewed as a refreshing and tonic tea in local Mediterranean medicine.

When I think of the olive tree, I cannot forget its many gifts, nor its enduring majesty.

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Beautiful Base Oils

28 Saturday Feb 2015

Posted by jenuphar in aromatherapy, essential oils, spiritual healing, vegetable base oils

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While the essential oils in a blend often get a lot of the attention, the bases deserve it too. Essential oils have a beautiful affinity to vegetable carrier or base oils; the two mediums make an exquisite partnership. Since I started working with essential oils a long time ago, the palette of base oils has vastly increased. I’m particularly enjoying exploring dry oils like Chia Seed, with its wonderful rapid absorption, as well as soothing Meadowfoam Seed, or anti-inflammatory Oat Oil. Choosing the right combinations of base oils can be as interesting as selecting the aromas to go in blends. There is something deeply satisfying about these golden oils and the way they smooth and nourish the skin with nutrients and anti-oxidants like Vitamin E.

A favourite combination at the moment is 35mlJojoba, 35ml Chia Seed, 30ml Peach Kernel = 100ml. This makes a gorgeous base – light and quickly absorbed, full of skin-loving essential fatty acids. It works really well as an after shower oil base.

Try adding 15 drops Frankincense and 15 drops Sweet Orange to this combination of oils… shake the bottle, and it’s ready to use. Frankincense soothes and rejuvenates the skin, and Sweet Orange is a bright fresh sweet citrus oil, uplifting and good for the spirits. In the tradition of classical aromatherapy – the scent is as important to the mind as to the body!

Enjoy!

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