Thursday, June 12, 2014

Yarrow Blue and Arnica - our favourite oils for June


Yarrow Blue and Arnica - Oils of the Month

Our favourite oils for the beautiful month of June are Yarrow Blue and Arnica. Here are the profiles of these wonderful plants:

Family: Asteranceae        

Extraction: Flowering plant

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Country: Europe, West Asia, Morocco

Chemical Group: Sequiterpene, Ketone

Actions: Anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anit-rheumatic, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, tonic-digestive, sedative

Uses: To heal acne, burns, wounds, eczema, severe rashes, allergies; to balance oily skin & scalp, promotes hair growth, pain reliever for rheumatic pain; relieves stress and tension; good for insomnia and opens for cosmic energy

Blends well with: Bay, Black pepper, Bergamot, Cederwood, Chamomile, Clary sage, Cypress, Grapefruit, Lavender, Neroli, Oakmoss, Pine, Valerian, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

Contra-indications: Could cause photo-induced dermatitis, avoid in pregnancy and avoid with babies and children

Promotion Price (while stock is available):  $526   $358 (10 ml)    



Family: Elaeagnaceae        
Arnica Oil

Extraction: Seed

Extraction Method: Macerated - infused in almond oil

Country: Native in Europe and Sibera

Chemical Constituents: Thymol, resins, arnicin, carotenoids, flavonoids

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, astringent, vulnerary

Uses: Knits bone fragments & breaks, good for bruises and sprains, relieves rheumatic and other pains due to inflamed skin conditions as long as the skin is not broken
Blends well with: Recommended to use only in a 30/70 proportion along with carrier oils such as grapeseed or almond oil

Contra-indications: Do not apply to broken or sensitive skin or apply alone without blending with other carrier oils

Promotion Price (while stock is available):  $228   $155 (100 ml)     

Both our favorite oils of the month can be purchased here: 

June Promotion Corner

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