K E E P Y O U R F E E T O N T H E G R O U N D and keep reaching for the stars with this delicious earthy but spiritual blend.
Frankincense was used by the ancients long before a wise magi gave it to a newborn in a manger. According to early records, at the funeral of his wife Poppaea, the emperor Nero burned an entire year's production of frankincense and the Temple of Baal, in Babylon burned two and a half tons a year. Shaolin monks also used frankincense to heal injuries. Combined with marjoram and cardamom it becomes nurturing and warming for the cooler months. Cardamom strengthens the digestive system and clears mucus. It stimulates the mind and reduces worry, leaving us content and balanced. Marjoram warms and relaxes making it good for sore tired muscles and fretful hearts alike. Frankincense deepens the breath to aid meditation and instil tranquillity. I hope you’ll find some peaceful time to centre yourselves by using these oils in a burner, lotion or massage oil. If you don’t have time to experiment with making them yourself there are lovely things out there to buy online. For strong pure essential oil products I recommend Dr Hauschka, Dr Bronner’s, Weleda and Jason products. Look for them on www.drugstore.com or www.skinbotanica.com who both deliver to Thailand.
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