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My journey began with an illness and rather than take prescription medication for the rest of my life, I decided that I would use the power of my brain to control the problem. It has been almost 30 years since then and I must say the illness has disappeared!

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Lemongrass is a very versatile plant. For example, its tea is widely employed in traditional medicine in several countries. This herb and essential oil is very popular in Mauritius, Malay Peninsula, Nigeria, Angola, India, Indonesia and in China. Like other volatile oils, externally it is stimulant and it may be used as an analgesic to relieve pain in myalgia and rheumatism (Hale-White W. MD 1901. Text book of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.) Here are 11 amazing uses for this essential oil.

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Ylang Ylang fights depression and relaxes the body and soul, thereby removing anxiety, sadness etc. It also has an uplifting effect on mood and induces feelings of joy and hope. It may be an effective treatment for those undergoing nervous breakdown and acute depression after a shock or accident.

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Sandalwood is known to be one of the oldest materials used for aromatic and perfumery uses; it has been used for at least 4,000 years. The ancient Egyptians used sandalwood to embalm bodies. Indian temples are built with sandalwood in order to keep white ants at bay. Sandalwood is also used in Indian meditation ceremonies. In Ayurvedic medicine, sandalwood was used for respiratory and urinary infections and for the revitalization of skin; in Chinese Medicine, sandalwood was used for skin complaints, stomach ache and vomiting. The Japanese used sandalwood to honor Buddha. I thought it would be helpful to share 5 powerful ways that Sandalwood can be used.

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In addition to defending against molds and fungi (as well as viruses and bacteria), essential oils also work to support various bodily systems such as the endocrine, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive system.

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Peppermint is an herb/essential oil that has been in use for many years for holistic and traditional medicinal purposes. As an essential oil, it has a fresh, sharp, menthol smell and is clear pale yellow in color and watery in viscosity. There are various health benefits. Here are 13 uses of peppermint essential oil.

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Tweet Lavender Scone Recipe Fàilte (pronounced “fall-sha” is an Irish word meaning  Welcome)! I am so pleased to have you visit my new website here at Celtic Sage Holistic Therapy. My hope for this blog is to share stories and information about herbs and essential oils. In this post, I will share with you my [...]

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