On Mission To Back To Basic~Essential Oils

This Central New York old fashioned winter has become never ending of day in day out GRAY!
There was this comic on Comedy Central a few years ago who performed a skit about his recent visit to Central New York. I can't remember his name but he nailed it and had me rolling in laughter. He described New York in the many different shades of gray he never knew existed and ended the skit yelling,"And just when you think the sky can't get any grayer....you think it might be a great idea to slit your wrists just to see some color!"
I would never let winter render me suicidal but it can make you stir crazy and blue!
While at St. Elizabeths during which my father was getting his pace maker tweaked. My mom and I discovered there was a book sale down near the cafeteria. So down we went to pass some time. There were many great books and at great prices. Mom bought me a copy of the Readers Digest The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs. Like I need another herb book. I've got so many from my college days at Morrisville. It's a lovely book and only cost fifteen dollars so she snapped it up for me. It made the wait in the hospital wait go quicker reading and renewing my knowledge of plant materials.
In Mr. Soucy's plant material class we had to identify 10 different trees and shrubs every week. Both the common name and the botanical name. I was pretty good in that class and packed my brain each week with all this information. Sadly because I don't work in the field. I've lost most of it. So another mission of mine is too re-learn my plant materials, annual and perennial.
Anyway back to my new book. There are some really good recipes for natural beauty. For skin care, hair care, foot care, facials, pregnancy and mental I'm mean meno-pause. Also in this book are recipes for homemade gifts, green cleaning around the house and a ton more. GET THE BOOK If you see it. Its a keeper.
So I've been interested in the essential oils. I love going to the health food stores and smelling from these little power house jars filled with these kinda like sacred oils. But you really need to know what you are doing with them.
An Essential Oil Starter Kit suggests starting with these different oils:
Geranium And I quote,Astringent and refreshing, this oil has a balancing effect on the skin, making it a great choice for homemade massage oils and footbath. Invaluable for the female reproductive health. I helps overcome irritability and bloating caused by premenstrual syndrome.
Lavender:Helpful for cramps headaches nervous disorders and insomnia. Healing and antiseptic, this oil helps heal burns and other skin disorders, and prevents scarring. It's also a great insect repellent.
Peppermint: Stimulating, digestive and anti-inflammatory. Use in an inhalation to relieve nausea and respiratory problems or in a bath to soothe muscle aches.
Rosemary: For mental fatigue headaches, colds and flu.
Tea-Tree: Renowned as an anti-fungal and antiseptic, this oil can be used for clearing yeast infections, athletes foot and acne, and also as for firtst aid for minor wounds.
Tips To Know:
*Do not take essential oils internally. Except for lavender oil, they should not be applied nest to the skin.
*Pregnant and breastfeeding woman should avoid essential oils, unless on the advice of a qualified aromatherapist.
*Certain essential oils such as bitter orange and grapefruit can cause skin photosensitivity.
*Some oils such as lemongrass can also irritate sensitive skin.