Friday, March 14, 2008

Herbs and Spices



Stimulate, “warm”, promote circulation, comfort, destroy bacteria and virus like nobody’s business, and chase away frigidity, sadness, and bluesy moods in a heartbeat.


A couple of years ago, I vacationed with friends near Miami. Strolling along the breathtaking boardwalk, we came across the most charming open air market…I was curious as the sounds of exciting salsa music, streamers, and brightly colored wild flowers beckoned me inside…

The air that night was hot, dry and sweet. There were just enough breezes to make the moment one in a million. And to boot, there was an unmistakable passion in the air!

The band members both male and female were dressed in turn of the century Mexican contour…a feast for the ear and the eye!

This is much like the effect of spice oils, which may seem like a no-brainer, but these saucy oils have a distinctly warming, comforting, “spicy”, passionate and stimulating effect!

Think of how heartwarming and soothing the smell of fresh baked apple-cinnamon pie is!

Have you ever had a spicy, hot meal on a cold, bitter day? Remember how it immediately chased away that chilly, bluesy sensation and left you feeling stimulated, warmed, and with a sense of “well-being”!

That is precisely the effect of spice oils…they stimulate, “warm”, promote circulation, comfort, destroy bacteria and virus like nobody’s business, and chase away frigidity, sadness, and bluesy moods in a heartbeat.

A word of caution: often spice oils can be very irritating to the skin…never use in direct contact with eyes, mucous membranes, genitals, or facial skin.

Common essential oils in this category include:Cinnamon, Ginger, Clove bud, Nutmeg, Turmeric, Oregano, Sage, Bay, Dill, Cumin, Cardamom (though technically a flower imparts a more spicy effect), Cassia


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