Natures Energy Blog

We celebrate these healing properties this month with the opening of our new store in Newtown.  On display is gorgeous hand made crystal jewellery, crystal caves, skulls, geodes, tumblestones, clusters, generators and massage wands just to name a few....

Crystals are found all over the world in a rainbow of colours and myriad forms.  Many are stunning but others could easily be overlooked unless you know their true worth.  Judy Hall's "The Encyclopedia of Crystals" introduces you to their deepest secrets and their mystical powers.  Crystal potency has been recognized for years and cyrstals have the ability to adorn, to heal, to divine, to protect, to manifet and to transmute and transform energy.

The word "crystal" has been adopted to cover all stones and metal that have healing properties, not just gemstones, Judy Hall's Book "The Encyclopedia of Crystals" which we reference from in all our Glebe, Balmain and Newtown Centres outlines non-cystalline, precious and semi-precious stones with their attributes and stories. 

Each stone,contains the crystal system, chemistry and minerals from which if formed' its hardness, which tells you how easily energy passes through.  Defined as a solid body with a geometrically regular shape, crystals were created as the earth cooled, and continued to metamorphose and reform as the earth underwent aeons of geological change. Containing the record of the development of the planet over millions of years, and bearing the indelible imprint of the powerful forces that shaped it, crystals can be regarded as the earth's DNA and, indeed, many native people call them the brain cells of the Mother Earth. 

Crystals draw off, or block, negative energy and then replace it with positive vibes. You can either place the crystal on your skin over the site of the dis-ease, or blockage, for 15 minutes, or wear it constantly.  You can also place it in the enviornment around - if you are sensitive to electromagnetic emanations, for instance, you can place a suitable stone on your computer, or put one on your desk to enhance relationships with colleagues, or by your bed to help you sleep, or against a wall to quieten noisy neightbours for example Rose Quartz is good for this.

Essential oils and aromatherapy are an integral part of Nature’s Energy which makes them an appropriate starting point for our new blog.  The majority of our products contain essential oils benefiting from both their medicinal value as well as their scents.

No true introduction to essential oils would be complete without the story of the origins of modern-day aromatherapy:  Although essential oils have been used widely throughout the ages, in modern times, essential oils were mainly used to create perfume and it is a French perfumer, Rene-Marice Gattefosse (1881-1950) who is credited with coining the term ‘Aromatherapy’ and is often referred to as the Father of Aromatherapy as he was mainly responsible for initiating the modern-day study into the medicinal benefits of essential oils.

In the early 20^th century, Gattefosse was working and burned his arm quite badly.  As a reflex action, he put his arm in the closest container of liquid to cool his burn.  The container contained lavender essential oil.  He noticed that his burn healed quickly and he was left without any scarring.  This ignited his interest in the medicinal applications of essential oils which led to the publication of a book, “Aromatherapie” in 1937 which is still read today.

Although lavender essential oil obviously has a significant place in the history of aromatherapy, it is definitely one of the most useful oils to have in the home.  Some of its practical uses include:

1.     Minor burns and scrapes
To treat minor burns and scrapes, place a few drops of lavender essential oil onto the dressing that will be placed over the wound after it has been cleaned. Also be sure to use any appropriate salve as directed by your doctor or qualified aromatherapist.

2.     Insomnia
To reduce insomnia, simply apply one drop of lavender essential oil to the edge of a pillowcase. Take deep breaths, and relax from your toes all the way to your head, focusing on all the major body parts along the way. Usually within a week or two, your body will become "trained" to the effects of the essential oil and you will notice a significantly faster reaction with continued use.

3.     Stress
Place 20 drops of lavender in a warm bath and relax. 5-10 drops may also be used in a vaporizer for inhalation. If a bathtub or vaporizer isn't available, simply apply 3 drops to a cotton ball and inhale as needed.

4.     Sunburn
Lavender's analgesic properties help to reduce sunburn pain, and lavender is also useful in the sunburn healing process. For large, lightly burned areas, use about 15 drops of lavender essential oil to 1 tbsp of distilled water and dab gently over the entire affected area. For smaller, more severe sunburns, apply lavender essential oil directly to the area but do not use more than a drop or two since essential oil is extremely potent.

5.     Household disinfectant
Lavender has superb antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, making it a great household disinfectant. For cleaning sinks, tubs, or toilets, sprinkle baking soda and 3-5 drops of lavender essential oil onto a sponge and scrub away. After you're finished scrubbing, rinse the area well. For washing floors and countertops, simply add 60 drops of essential oil to a bucket of warm water, and wipe or mop as needed.

6.     Bruises
Lavender assists in reducing inflammation, regenerating skin tissue, and promoting the healing of bruises. To ease inflammation, place 5 drops of lavender essential oil into a bowl of cold water, wet a washcloth in the lavender solution, and apply as a compress to the affected area. After using the initial compress, apply a drop or two directly upon the bruised area once a day until the area has healed.

7.     Colic or tummy aches in infants
Place 1-3 drops of lavender essential oil into 1 tsp of carrier oil (such as jojoba or grapeseed). Rub the oil mixture gently onto your baby's tummy and lower back in a clockwise direction. Repeat this procedure every few hours until the symptoms subside.

8.     Fatigue
After a long day, place 10 drops of lavender essential oil into a hot footbath and soak for 30 minutes. Lavender has a well-earned reputation as a restorative - you'll be surprised how much better you'll feel!

9.     Insect bites/bee stings
Place one drop of lavender essential oil directly onto insect bites or bee stings. Lavender's anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling, its analgesic properties reduce pain and itch, and its healing properties encourage tissue repair.

As mentioned in our previous blog post, we're still in the process of uploading all our products to our online store but you can purchase our most popular essential oils, carrier oils and blended massage oils to bring aromatherapy into your home.

We would love to hear the ways in which you use lavender, as well as other essential oils, in your home.