Hiya GS
Ha ha ha they caught you napping and got you tucked into the moderator fold

My favourite combination is geranium and rose, but I also love the fruity oils, lime reminds me of chocolate limes so no good when on a diet

My least favourite oils are chammomile (makes me sick) and clary sage....trust me as it is 2 oils that would benefit me greatly

RS

My favourites after much blending and practising vary. At the moment i love May Chang for its zingy get you through winter and remind you of summer kinda feeling.

And Ylang ylang for its beauty, chilling properties and lets not forget its aphrodisiac qualities

I love blending oils for other people but sadly I do nt seem to be doing many aroma treatments at the moment (plenty of other treatments though thankfully.)


Sal

Lavender is my all time favourite (reminds me of my nan)

Geranium if i want Ian up and about or driving long distance but i dont actually like the smell myself.

And finally i dont think its an actual A Oil but Coconut is my alltime well being smell, makes me think of summer and sun and relaxing.

Talking of Coconut does anyone know which suntan lotion contains it, i keep smelling it on hols but kind find one that smells of Coconut.

Love Sue

Well peeps,

My favourite has to be Lavender as well

My least is Ylang ylang belive it or not

Now somewhere around the house I should have all my previous special mixes I had for when I was a coach at the gym and mountain bike racing for all those warm upo rub downs and pulled muscle ones

Must have a hunt around

Sulis

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i keep smelling it on hols but kind find one that smells of Coconut.

Now I dont know about the sun tan oil-as we right up here rarely need it ..... BUT you should come up in the Summer and walk the hills amongst the Gorse when it is blooming........ now that DOES smell of coconuts and sun tan lotion :thumbup:

Well i am coming up in the summer

22 july i believe

so more information is requred please where exactly is this place?

needed i would like to stay by a lock - wake up in the morning and see water.

Be in a place where we can drive off and visit other places without being in the car all day.

Any suggestions would be grateful for a private message - dont want to bore others -
Must book soon or i wont get in anywhere will i.

Our intention is to fly to Glasgow and rent a car for the week, come to the meet then drive off into the sunset and stay somewhere convenient for visiting site of Scotland.

Love Sue

Sulis,

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so more information is requred please where exactly is this place?

about 10 minutes from our house

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  needed i would like to stay by a lock - wake up in the morning and see water.

So how much water you need then 5 minutes from our house there is a loch....and out the back of the house you can see the Orkney isles--and there is a LOT of water in between

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Be in a place where we can drive off and visit other places without being in the car all day.

Ask SP!! I am sure he might be able to point you in the right direction

Will PM you as I have a place I could suggest

well from Glasgi there's always Rosslyn Chapel (just over an hour drive) one of my other choices was to up around Glasgow Port and then headed out into the country following the coast road.

And of course if you get up as far as GB's there is a lot of water and a good place to visit is Smoo Cave, it is a bit of a trek to get there and make sure you have a full tank as well but again lots of wonderful places to just pull over and explore

SPof52

My fave is rosewood - prolly not very eco-friendly though
I also adore the citrus oils blended with benzoin or sandalwood

I loathe Ylang ylang and geranium; they make me feel very nauseus and anxious; I guess I need to figure out why at some point.

Rae x

I love May Chang, Lime, Lavender, Neroli (calms me down) Rose, use Geranium a lot mixed with Lavender sometimes, as not my favourite but supposed to be connected to the Angelic Realm . Really dislike Chamomile.

CB xx

H o S, have you tried Ho wood as an alternative to rosewood, i am led to beleive its sources are more sustainable. It smells very similar and properties are very close, i love it mixed with grapefruit for a happy blend.

Its interesting that the theme seems to be that chamomile and ylang ylang are the least liked. Ithink my nose must be changing (i used to heave at the smell of chamomile but can tolerate it now.)

Sal

This thread reminds me of my grandmothers and greatgrandmother - they all used lavendar and some other woody fragrances in their homes. I remember it always being 'just enough', that is, detectable not too heady. These are still my favourites along with Frankincense.

This kind of 'aromatherapy' seemed to go out of fashion for a long time. I only remember friends and my family using oils again in the nineties.

I feel this might have been part of the technology push... in the sixties onwards a lot of 'old wisdom', whether it be natural remedies and foods, green living, allotment gardening or aromatherapy, got left behind... but we are back with it with a vengeance... I bet our ancestors, looking down, are very pleased!



FB

fruitbat

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I feel this might have been part of the technology push... in the sixties onwards a lot of 'old wisdom', whether it be natural remedies and foods, green living, allotment gardening or aromatherapy, got left behind... but we are back with it with a vengeance... I bet our ancestors, looking down, are very pleased!

So true--just look at the threads going here now

My all time fav is Lavendar.

Mum bought be a teddy bear for Christmas that contains Lavendar and wheatgerms. Heat him up in the microwave for 2 minutes and he keeps you warm and wafts Lavendar around for hours! Hubby accuses me of animal cruelty when I put Ted in the microwave though - he's getting as barmy as I am!

My other fav is Eucalyptus. I find it very comforting, like a big soft safety blanket.

For insence sticks though to make the house smell nice my favourite is Jasmine.

Can't stand Vanilla though - way too sickly! YUCK! I don't mind Ylang Ylang but it's not something I would get out the cabinet time and again like lavendar.

If you like coconut stuff, try going to the Body Shop. I've bought a whole range of coconut stuff! Bath Fizzy Bombs, lip balm, shower gel, body butter, body scrub it's heaven! I've smelt the sun tan lotion on holiday too! I can't find it either! Will let you know if I do!

Love & Light

Lioness

Mmmm, my fave oils... hummm, this ones got me thinking. Cliff loves tea-tree and has a whole set of avon toiletries with tea tree in, as he finds it really good for his skin. I quite like the smell of that in a burner, as its nice and 'clean'. Like rose oil too - have expensive tastes... and I'm quite a fan of lime, as dea is, but it reminds me of food too much as well!

I also like Lavender, but Cliff finds it overpowering, so thats confined to my 'tam-time' baths, when I shut the door of a sunday, and run myself a bit of heaven. I tend to mix it with Patchouli, which is my Mums fave. I can understand why

Just a quick thought I yeah i had to to get it I think the suntan lotion is actually a suntan oil by Banana Boat.

I know that we are talking about our fav's but has anyone have any ideas of an oil i can get for a friend who is having trouble sleeping hates the smell of lavender and chamomile. He is also very down as he has just ended his marriage so his mind is constantly working over time I have tried patcholi and may chang has anyone any other ideas?

Love and peace to all

Linda xx

Oh that's interesting Sal, I came across this oil listed in a catalogue the other week and I had never heard of it. Is it the same plant as Ho Leaf is extracted from? I think I might check it out - I love grapefruit too.

Chamomile is one of dd's favourites - she loves drinking the tea too I'm not keen on it, but hubbie adores the smell of chamomile

Love Rae x

*love* frankincense.......
Unfortunately my Grandmother used to smell of disgusting 'artificial rose' cheap stuff

Nice to think of our ancestors smiling down at us

Namaste
Rae x

I find benzoin great for those transient times - it is comforting and warming, perhaps mixed with something like sandalwood and lemon or even marjoram.

For your friend I would also suggest Bach flower remedies - perhaps Cherry Plum for over active mind if he feels it might go out of control, Sweet CHestnut if he really feels he can take no more (good for suicidal people), Pine for guilt, Agrimony if he hides behind a cheerful face, Gorse - hoplessness / despair, Honeysuckle - living in the past, Star of bethlehem for shock, White chestnut for unwanted thoughts, Willow - self pity and resentment...........I could go on; you get the picture - lots to choose from depending on the presenting symptoms and they work powerfully, but subtley, so you don't feel you have been blown away by the effects.
I tend to think of BFRs and essential oils as very supportive.

Special (((HUGS))) to your friend
Rae x

Just a thought for anyone that uses oils. When the bottle is empty or you cannot get the last drop out take off the stopper pour in mineral/spring water and decant into a spray bottle, top up with more water and use as a linen spray or air freshener.

empty amber bottles and atomisers are available very reasonably from aroma suppliers.

Sal

Thanks Rae for the reply sorry its taken so long to get back to you have been on hols do the family visiting thing before hubbie goes away for 3 months. I got my friend White Chestnut BFR but he has been a bad boy and hasnt been doing as his Aunty Linda tells him to lol. I shall try a blend of Benozin with Sandlewood very 'manly' smells so he should approve. ( He is very stubborn Tauren)
Thank you also for his special hugs he needs all the love in the world at the min.

Love and peace to you and yours

Linda xxx

linda watch it! there is nothing wrong with stuborn taureans we are so often right that we have to stand our ground (just kidding)

Sal

Very true Sal I wouldnt have him any other way though he keeps me on me toes. Plus I have a daughter a sister and a best friend who are ones too.

Love and peace to all

Linda xxx

I suppose I should reply to this thread seen as I am supposed to be the mod here!! He he


My fave blends are..............

Lemongrass, Geranium and Patchouli. Made some bubble bath with this in and this is divine...you don't want to get out of the bath

Another fave for a massage oil to relieve aching muscles is Orange, Clove Bud and Black Pepper. Really warms you up and also has a pleasing side effect Although if you make this up for yourselves, don't go overboard with the Clove Bud cause it can be toxic in large quantities, and make sure that it is Clove BUD and not Clove LEAF!!!

I love Basil, I use it in a burner when my head feels all fuzzy....(that's quite often LOL )

Not so keen on Chamomile myself as it is a strong smell, but I have started to get used to it, as it has done me some good. Blended with other oils it's not so bad.


Keep your recipe's coming

I might pinch a few!

GS

oooo lots of lovely blends!
My fave at the mo is lavender,geranium and lemon in the bath. Smells really clean and scrummy.. can't bear lavender on its own but it adds a certain something in a blend.

my pick me up morning blend is lemon, tea tree and clary sage. Nice and zingy!
I got a bit obsessed with bergamot a while back, drinking lots of Earl Grey tea even!

I love rosemary,spearmint and lavender, i have a spray i made and use it whenevr things need clearing or after cleaning. Gorgeous

Hey Sal,

That blend sounds nice

Do you think it would be good for someone suffering from SAD? I have a client who gets SAD really bad, on top of being anxious and not able to sleep at night


I made her some Rose, Neroli and Chamomile bubble bath up for before bed, and she says that is helping her sleep.

I also made some, Rosemary, Thyme and Grapefuit showergel for her to wake her up in the morning, but she never gets chance to get in the shower in the morning as there is always a queue!

Spritzing spray might be the answer

GS