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July 2007 - Newsletter

Highlights:

 

• Summertime First Aid Essential Oils
• Montana Herb Gathering
• Herbal Formulas for First Aid
• New: Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream Light
• Meadowsweet Herbs' Holistic Healing Center: 15% off Herbal Consultations for Allergies and Sinus Issues

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Summertime First Aid Essential Oils

Summertime is often a time of increased activity, outdoor fun, and travel. Whatever your plans this summer, a few essential oils can ease many small mishaps along the way. Essential oils work great for small cuts, burns, bruises, headaches, insect bites, and stress. Here are our top five essential oils for an aromatherapy first aid kit to take with you on your adventures, whether they are at home or out in the wide world. Note: essential oils are for external use only.

Lavender

Insomnia
3 - 6 drops on you pillow before bed at night
8 - 10 drops in the bath before bed

Stress
3 drops in a tissue. Breath deeply through the nose several times.

Congestion
3 drops in a tissue. Breath deeply through the nose several times.
Massage upper chest and back with 5 drops of lavender in 1 ounce of carrier oil

Headaches
Apply 1 drop to temples and back of neck

Cuts, scrapes, insect bites, burns
Apply 1 drop to site

Tea Tree

Cuts, scrapes, insect bites, burns
Apply 1 drop to site

Small infected areas
Apply 1 drop to site

Colds and Flu
3 drops in a tissue. Breath deeply through the nose several times.
Massage upper chest and back with 5 drops tea tree in 1 ounce of carrier oil

Blisters
Apply 1 drop and cover with a bandage

Blemishes
Apply 1 drop to site

Eucalyptus (globules or radiata)

Colds and Flu
3 drops in a tissue. Breath deeply through the nose several times.
Massage upper chest and back with 5 drops tea tree in 1 ounce of carrier oil

Air purification
Diffuse into a room

Muscle aches or strains
Massage area with 5 drops eucalyptus in 1 ounce of carrier oil

Arthritis
Massage area with 5 drops eucalyptus in 1 ounce of carrier oil

Insect bites or stings
Apply 1 drop to site

Mental fatigue or poor concentration
3 drops in a tissue. Breath deeply through the nose several times.

Peppermint

Nausea and motion sickness
3 drops in a tissue. Breath deeply through the nose several times

Headaches
Apply 1 drop to temples and back of neck. Do not use peppermint on sensitive skin or with children under 2 years old.

Rose Geranium

Minor cuts to stop bleeding
Allow the cut to bleed briefly and then put 1 drop on the wound

Stress or emotional swings
Diffuse into the air
3 drops in a tissue. Breath deeply through the nose several times
8 - 10 drops in the bath
Massage with 5 drops Rose Geranium in 1 ounce of carrier oil

Montana Herb Gathering

Friday July 20 - Sunday July 22

Don't miss the 7th annual Montana Herb Gathering featuring classes from amazing herbalists from around Montana and around the U.S. The gathering will also feature herb walks, panels, massage, yoga, and herbal marketplace, and the yearly Botanical Ball on Saturday night.

To find out more, or to register, go to montanaherbgathering.org.

Meadowsweet will be closed Saturday, July 21 for this special event.

Herbal Formulas for First Aid

We make 'em!

All of Meadowsweet Herbs' products are formulated by trained herbalists, hand processed and bottled our in our local lab. We believe that using carefully selected certified organic or ethically harvested wild herbs is the first step toward good medicine. These plants are never irradiated, fumigated or sprayed and are always non-gmo. Our commitment is to bring you and your family the very best in herbal medicine.

Black Walnut • Usnea Compound (formerly Antifungal Formula) Purchase Online
Supports intestinal health and well-being. Encourages healthy digestion. Especially useful while traveling. Can be used externally as a sitz bath or as a wash for symptoms of yeast overgrowth.

Herbal Calm Purchase Online
Relaxes, calms, and eases tension. Use for occasional anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, temporary pain relief and muscular or emotional tension. Eases muscle soreness after exertion or injury. Best taken in the evening as it can cause drowsiness.

OuchEase Purchase Online
Lessens occasional, temporary pain, inflammation and swelling. Contains herbs with salicylates, chemically similar to aspirin. Use for toothaches, headaches, migraines, muscles tension, body aches and injuries.

TumEase Purchase Online
Useful for occasional stomach ache, nausea, flatulence, indigestion, and is anti-inflammatory to the stomach. Contains carminative herbs traditionally used to support healthy digestion after a meal.

Emotional Rescue Purchase Online
A mix of herbs and flower essences that will ease agitation and emotional upset, especially after a traumatic experience. Intended for episodic, rather than daily use. Not recommended for use with depression or anxiety medications.

Green Healing Salve
An excellent healing salve for cuts, scrapes, burns, bug bites, stretch marks, abrasions, and diaper rash.

New: Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream Light

A new way to enjoy and old favorite! Precious rose ingredients protect and nurture dry and sensitive skin in a light formulation ideal for warmer weather.

• Lightweight formulation ideal for warmer months
• Rose petal extract nurtures and strengthens while rose distillate soothes
• Rose wax protects delicate skin while marsh mallow root hydrates
• Avocado extract and sesame, almond and wheat germ oils restore moisture

The rose is soft and delicate, yet strong and resilient. Impart these qualities to your skin with the gentle care of Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream Light.

Meadowsweet Herbs' Holistic Healing Center

15% off Herbal Consultations for Allergies and Sinus Issues

Feeling stuffy and not sure why?
Do you have sinus problems that just won't go away?
Chronic allergies that make your springtime miserable?

Let Herbalist Mary Murray help you out with an herbal consultation for just $76.50!

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