Lotus Blossom Candle Holder

Burning multiple candles like votive or tea lights is always a great way to create any type atmosphere we choose for a given room.  Maybe we desire a family room to exude an atmosphere of energy, while in a bedroom we want an atmosphere of calm and romance. The candle holders we use are as important in creating a desired atmosphere as the scent of the candle we choose.

In the Buddhism culture, the lotus flower represents purity, in Hinduism it represents beauty and in ancient Egyptian cultures, the lotus flower represents rebirth.

Lotus Blossom Candle Holder

When you combine what the lotus flower represents to different cultures (purity, beauty and rebirth), it makes sense that placing one or more Lotus Blossom Candle Holders in your bathroom while you soak in the tub using aromatherapy products will in achieving the desired atmosphere. 

When you take an aromatherapy at-home spa bath, you are purifying your body, beautifying your skin and giving your mental state a rebirth.

 
Just remember to think about the importance of the style of the candle holder you use when you are creating an aromatherapy atmosphere.  You want to use something that is complimentary to the effect of the scent of the candle you plan to use.


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SUNDAY SCENTS: Myrrh Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) is a small shrub, sometimes often referred to as a small tree with gnarled branches and aromatic leaves. When the trunk of the shrub/tree is cut or pierced the plant seeps an oleoresin which hardens.  Myrrh essential oil is extracted from this hardened resin.

Myrrh essential oil has an ancient history of spiritual and medicinal uses.  Today, in addition to its healing properties, Myrrh is commonly used to aid in meditative relaxation.

Health Use Ideas

• Add 1 drop of Myrrh to 1 cup water and swish around in mouth (being careful not to swallow) to ease toothache, bleeding gums or bad breath.
• To treat skin inflammation such as acne or eczema combined 2 drops of Myrrh with 1 tbsp. of a carrier oil and massage into affected area.  Apply once in the morning and once at bedtime.

Beauty Use Ideas

• For oily skin, dilute 5 drops oil with 2 cups water.  Dampen washcloth with this mixture and hold washcloth against face.  Do not towel dry your face.  Repeat twice a day.
• Myrrh is also a good astringent for oily hair.  Use same mixture as above and use as a final hair rinse.
• To help reduce wrinkles, mix 3 drops Myrrh with 1 tbsp. of carrier oil and gently massage around eyes and mouth area, being very careful not to get any in your eyes.

Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor or licensed aromatherapist.  All information contained herein is for informational purposes only.  Please seek professional advice for any condition you may have.

Five Essential Oil Homeopathic Remedies

Using essential oils for air diffusion, massage and baths is very common today among people who use aromatherapy to benefit their overall well-being.  Essential oils can also be used as remedies for minor common skin and health problem.

Below are five useful remedies.

Hay Fever

Put a few drops of Roman Chamomile on a tissue and sniff frequently.  Keep in a zip lock bag to take with you wherever you go.

Bruises

Soak a white wash cloth in cold witch hazel (store your witch hazel in the refrigerator) and apply to bruised area.  Repeat 3 or 4 times a day.  At night, mix 3 drops Lavender with 1 tsp. carrier oil such as grape seed oil and gently massage into bruised area.

PMS

To help reduce irritability, put 10 drops Roman Chamomile, 5 drops Lavender and 5 Drops Melissa into a warm tub and soak for 20 minutes.  Allow skin to air dry for the most part before toweling off.  Be prepared to go to bed immediately after your bath as you will probably feel very relaxed and sleepy.

Nausea

Sniff Peppermint or Ginger directly from the essential oil bottle.  Also sip Chamomile, Peppermint or Ginger tea if your stomach allows.

Sore Throat

Mix 1 drop Marjoram in 1 cup warm water and gargle.  Repeat twice a day.

Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor or licensed aromatherapist.  All information contained herein is for informational purposes only.  Please seek professional advice for any serious condition you may have.