Greetings from Wisdom of the Earth!First of all, I want to thank all of our wonderful customers for their enthusiastic participation in our “Feel the Difference…Make a Difference” December promotion. We were able to make our donation to Oscar’s Place Donkey Sanctuary in CA during a timeframe when an large donor was doubling the contributions they received! So our $1535 donation will be doubled, which makes even more of a difference!I also wanted to let you know that we have some new additions to our beautiful line of essential oils, one which we have carried in the past and the other, Juniper Berry (shown below), which has numerous “sisters” at WOTE, but this exquisite one hails from Macedonia.
This essential oil is almost indescribably sweet and beautiful. Well, on second thought, I think the word “luscious” would do it!
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For those who are concerned that they might be allergic to the oil because they are allergic to the tree…just keep in mind that many plant allergies are associated with the pollen that is produced, not a particular plant part. So, this oil is from the steam distillation of the berries. Like all juniper oils, she is particularly good for supporting and calming the Central Nervous System. Five or so drops at the base of the spine or on the sole of each foot provides a solid base of support, grounding you instead of sedating you.Like all berries, this essential oil offers support for the reproductive system, and on a more energetic or spiritual level, stimulates one’s creativity and personal expression.Juniper Berry is also anti-inflammatory, good for easing the pain associated with gout. This oil also supports digestion, kidney function, the immune system and metabolism, via the liver. These are issues that are best addressed in a preventive manner, versus dealing with problems as they arise.
This Macedonian offering of Juniper Berry starts at $29 retail for a 5 ml bottle (click to go to this product in the on-line store).
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Another new addition is Sweet Myrrh, from Kenya. We had this oil many years ago, but then experienced difficulty sourcing it, so discontinued it. But our wonderful farmer in Kenya, who introduced me to the beautiful Frankincense neglecta oil, the one made from the highly unusual black resin which seeps from the tree, also produces Sweet Myrrh. So, I am thrilled to now have a reliable, sustainable source of Sweet Myrrh. The two pictures above, sent to me by the farmer, show the resin, and the tree itself. You can see how inhospitable the terrain is, so hand-harvesting the resin is very dangerous and time consuming. This is a very different harvesting process than that of lavender, for example, which is typically done by a combine. So…the obvious question is, what is the difference between Sweet Myrrh and traditional Myrrh? Also known as Opopanax, the botanical name of Sweet Myrrh is Commiphora guidottii, whereas the botanical name of Myrrh is Commiphora myrrha. Some positive research, published a few years back, highlighted the use of traditional Myrrh in the treatment of breast cancer. Sweet Myrrh, which has a warm, sweet, resinous aroma, is known to be anti-parasitic and anti-microbial.
Like any pair of trees that have the same genus name but different species, they have many health benefits in common, including oral health, where their antiseptic and analgesic properties make both oils popular for natural mouthwash and toothpaste products.
I personally used the Sweet Myrrh for a persistent ulcer under my tongue a few months ago. I had tried a few oils, known for oral health, but nothing was working. So I decided to pour a few drops of the Sweet Myrrh into a small glass of warm water to gargle with. Unfortunately, I did not have the orifice reducer firmly placed in the opening of the bottle, and quite a bit more than “a few drops” poured into the water. I decided “I guess that is what I need”, and rinsed my mouth and gargled with the mixture sparingly over the next several days. It was pretty intense, but the ulcer disappeared and never came back. So, now I am a believer, lol.
The price of the Sweet Myrrh starts at $22 for 5 ml; click to go to this product in the on-line store .
So, these are two new essential oils from our extensive selection that I wanted to highlight for you in this newsletter. If you decide to give one or both a try, I would be very interested to hear about your experience! Until next time, remember to use the oils, not just for a particular issue, but for general well-being and immune system support. Everything’s better with the Plant Kingdom by your side!
Much love, Audre
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