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 This Holiday Collection contains:
Item 4801 Whsl.
$79.75 Retail $104.61
Frankincense
- Frankincense (Boswellia
carteri) has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma that is stimulating and elevating
to the mind. Useful for visualizing, improving one's spiritual connection, and
centering, it has comforting properties that help focus the mind and overcome
stress and despair. Frankincense is considered the holy anointing oil in the
Middle East, where it has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of
years. More recently, it has been used in European and American hospitals and is
the subject of substantial research. Frankincense is also a valuable ingredient
in skin care products for aging and dry skin. The ancient Egyptians used it in
rejuvenation face masks. Frankincense has an approximate ORAC of 6,125 (TE/L).
TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.
Myrrh
- Myrrh (Commipihora
myrrha) has a rich, smoky, balsamic aroma that is purifying, restorative,
revitalizing, and uplifting. It is a helpful aid to meditation, having one of
the highest levels of sesquiterpenes available. Sesquiterpenes are a class of
compounds that have a direct effect on the hypothalamus, pituitary, and amygdala,
the seat of our emotions. Myrrh is referenced throughout the Old and New
Testaments of the Bible. The Arabian people believed it helped wrinkled,
chapped, and cracked skin. Today, myrrh is widely used in oral hygiene products.
Myrrh has an approximate ORAC of 3,193,813 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as
micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.
Cassia
- Cassia (Cinnamomum
cassia) has an aroma similar to cinnamon although cassia is chemically and
physically quite different. Cassia has a rich Biblical history. Cassia is
mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, Ebers Papyrus (dating from
sixteenth century BC) an Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes. The
Ancients used it for cataracts, fungal infections (ring worm, candida) to
atherosclerosis.
Nutmeg
- Nutmeg
(Myristica fragrans) has a sweet, warm, spicy scent similar to the spice
commonly used in cooking. Comforting and soothing, nutmeg helps boost energy. It
also supports nervous and endocrine systems and prostaglandin balance.* Nutmeg
has an approximate ORAC of 1,581,360 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole
Trolox equivalent per liter.
Orange
- Orange (Citrus
sinensis) essential oil has a rich, fruity scent that lifts the spirit while
providing a calming influence on the body.
Orange brings peace and happiness to the mind. It is rich in the powerful
antioxidant d-limonene and aids in maintaining normal cellular regeneration.*
Orange may also be used to enhance the flavor of food and water. Orange has an
approximate ORAC of 18,898 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox
equivalent per liter.
Peppermint
- Peppermint
(Mentha piperita) has a strong, clean, fresh, minty aroma. One of the
oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion, it may also
restore digestive efficiency.* Jean Valnet MD studied peppermint's supportive
effect on the liver and respiratory systems. Other scientists have also
researched peppermint's role in improving taste and smell when inhaled. Dr.
William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati studied peppermint's ability
to improve concentration and mental sharpness. Alan Hirsch MD studied
peppermint's ability to directly affect the brain's satiety center, which
triggers a sensation of fullness after meals. This powerful essential oil is
often diluted before topical application. Peppermint may also be used to enhance
the flavor of food and water. Peppermint has an approximate ORAC of 373,455
(TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.
Pine
- Pine (Pinus
sylvestris) has a refreshing, invigorating aroma. First investigated by
Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, pine is soothing for stressed
muscles and joints when used in massage. It shares many of the same properties
as Eucalyptus globulus, and the action of both oils is enhanced when they are
blended.
Christmas Spirit
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Christmas Spirit™ is a
sweet, spicy blend of orange, cinnamon, and spruce essential oils that tap into
the happiness, joy, and security associated with the holiday season. With
Christmas Spirit on hand, simply open a bottle and start diffusing!
Joy
- Joy™ is a
luxuriously exotic blend with uplifting overtones that creates magnetic energy
and brings joy to the heart. When worn as cologne or perfume, Joy exudes an
alluring and irresistible fragrance that inspires romance and togetherness. When
diffused, it can be refreshing and uplifting.
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