Amethyst, Crystal Healing
Image courtesy of www.wikipedia.org Origin of Amethyst Amethyst is derived from the Greek word, ametusthos, meaning “not intoxicated.” Associated with the month of February, which is the month the Romans dedicated to Neptune, the God of water, Amethyst is the traditional birthstone of this month. As the insignia of the month of February, this stone carries the energy of love, creativity, spirituality, sobriety, and temperance. This sparkling, purple, crystalline quartz, originate in Africa and Brazil. While it may be found elsewhere, these are the most common locations of origin. Uses for Amethyst This stunning, Purple gem has been esteemed for its beauty and its abilities as a calming stone which works on the spiritual, emotional, as well as physical levels to bring about balance, and peace of mind. In the psychic and spiritual realms, amethyst is said to enhance intuition, psychic powers as well as spiritual connections between the earthly realms and other spiritual destinations. This gem is powerful in facilitating the process of lucid dreaming, telepathy, creativity, past life regression, as well as meditation. Healers have been known to use amethyst in crystal healings to promote the grieving process, to bring closure to emotional trauma, and to promote peace and calmness. This gem may be used on the body in the form of jewelry, placed on the body during crystal healing rituals, or in ones environment to enhance peace and calmness. As a stone of creativity, it is said to stimulate and amplify the process of thought in creative writers, poets and artists. It is used as a dream stone and to help insomnia. Put an amethyst under your...
Essential Oils, What is an Essential Oil?
Essential oils are the natural aromatic components found in plants. They can be extracted from the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both therapeutic and fragrant. Aromatics appeals to our sense of smell. The joys of the smell of calming lavender or sweet jasmine to the comfort of warm cinnamon or the refreshing scent of citrus and mint. We experience the aromatic qualities of essential oils on a daily basis. Essential oils are derived from plants that we come into contact with in our everyday lives. Essential oils are phytochemicals that are not water soluble, making them volatile aromatic compounds. Although they are fat soluble, they do not include fatty lipids or acids found in vegetable and animal oils. Essential oils are very concentrated, clean, and are immediately absorbed by the skin. Pure, unadulterated essential oils are translucent and range in color from crystal clear, to shades of yellow to orange or deep blue, depending on the origin of the oil. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Modern scientific study and trends toward more holistic approaches to wellness are driving a revival and new discovery of essential oil health applications. Certified Pure therapeutic Grade, essential oils represent the safest, purest, and most beneficial essential oils available today. They are gently and skillfully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced farmers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy. Experienced essential oil...