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 E-Scentual News

December 2005
Vol. 2, Issue 1
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Contents
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Faery-Wings News
Quote Of The Month
Essential Oil of the Month
Trivia and Folklore
Recipes
Faery-Wings Special
General & Unsubscribe Info
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Faery-Wings News
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Happy Holiday wishes to all of you. I hope that this season is one that brings you joy and peace.

On Dec 4th, I will be back at the Queen of Peace Holiday Bazaar, in Hewitt. More information on these, and any additional shows, can be found on the Local Happenings page of the Faery-Wings website.

The last day that I will be accepting orders for gift baskets, or special orders for custom scenting of the body care line will be December 9th. This will ensure that I have plenty of time to create a wonderful gift for you. I can work within any budget to create a one of a kind gift; a basket chock full of pampering Faery-Wings products, relaxation CD's, and bath accessories, or a set of shower gel and lotion in a scent specifically made for the recipient, or a goody basket for your dog, complete with all natural dog biscuits. The possibilities are endless and I will work with you to make each gift extraordinary.

Faery-Wings has added two new handmade Faery-Wings to the line. There is a splendid gold and gold set of wings for the Christmas Faery and a Sparkling silvery creation perfect for the Snow Faery in your life. I can design a set of faery wings according to your specifications. These sets also included a faery wand as well. Photos of these can be found on the “Faery-Magic” page of the web site. These wings will make a very special and personal gift for the Faery or Princess in your life. Because they are custom made, they can be made in any size from toddler to adult.
I do have a few sets of wings pre-made, but because most of these are made to order, please allow enough time to place your order before it is needed.

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Quote of the Month
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Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.”

Helen Keller, 1880-1968
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Essential Oil of the Month
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Name: Fir needle, pine, and Spruce
Latin binomial: Abies alba or Abies balsamea (Fir Needle, Balsam Fir) ,Pinus Sylvestris (Pine), Picea Mariana (Spruce)
 How obtained: Steam distillation of the needles and twigs
Properties:
· Medicinal: Antiseptic, analgesic, expectorant- helpful for bronchitis, coughs and colds, rheumatism- warms joints, eases muscular aches
 · Emotional: Grounding, relaxing
 · Beauty care: Acne, Deodorizing


Characteristics:
· Scent: balsamic, woody, fresh. In perfumery- Middle note
· Chemical Constituents: Limonene, pinene, terpinolene, camphene The spruce tree ranges in size from

Warning:: Can be an irritant to sensitive skin. Do not take internally.

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Trivia and Folklore
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Fir, Pine and Spruce essential oils are very similar yet all belong to different species. They all belong to the botanical family Coniferae. Some of the other distilled oils from that family include Cedarwood, juniper, and Cypress, as well as the three mentioned above. In general, the oils in this family are grounding and warming. They also tend to be mentally refreshing and relaxing.

These three oils all come from varying types of evergreen trees. The smallest is the Fir tree, which grows to an average height of 60-80 feet in height. The pine tree is closer to 100-130 feet, and the spruce can reach heights of anywhere between 70-200 feet. These evergreens can live for approximately 1200 years.

Since they are associated with the lungs and respiratory system, these oils are best utilized by the body when inhaled. (Lavabre, Marcel. Aromatherapy Workbook, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, VT 1990). Of the evergreen essential oils, each one has a slightly varied scent due to the different chemical constituents present in each of the oils. Spruce is the sweetest, mellower of the oils, while pine is the harshest and most stimulating.


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Recipes With Fir Needle or Pine
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 When blended with sweet orange, cinnamon and clove, balsam fir makes an excellent room-scenting blend.

Use a few drops in a warm bath to relieve tired and sore muscles. Or put a drop or two in a warm basin of water and apply with a washcloth or small towel as a soothing compress.
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Specials at the Faery-Wings.com Website
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