If you are part of our Oil of the Month Club, you know that those exclusive oils are only available from us temporarily. But sometimes those oils make such a big debut that we bring them back into our family for good! Say hello to our new additions: Bergamot Mint, Caraway Seed CO2 and Cubeb Essential Oils! Now, let’s get better acquainted with these newbies and learn some great recipes!
Bergamot Mint Essential Oil
Refreshing and calming, Bergamot Mint is known to provide emotional support and calm the mind. Its aroma is complex – lightly citrusy, fruity, and with a soft hint of mint, this oil smells slightly of lavender. Bergamot Mint Essential Oil originates from the United States and is extracted using steam distillation from the flowering tops of the perennial flowering Bergamot Mint plant (Mentha citrata). This oil is a great addition for a relaxing bath and is KidSafe!
Heavenly Serenity Bath Blend:
What you will need:
- 1 cup of Epsom salt
- 1 drop Mandarin
- 3 drops Bergamot Mint
- 1 drop Sandalwood Australian
- 1 tbsp. of bubble bath
What you will do:
Just mix all together and add to the bath to soak your worries away!
Caraway Seed CO2
Sourced from Poland and extracted using carbon dioxide from the seeds of the Caraway plant (Carum carvi), Caraway Seed CO2 is jam-packed with therapeutic properties. Also KidSafe, this is a treat for rye lovers! A whiff of this will remind you instantly of a loaf of fresh rye bread. It’s a great go-to for settling a queasy or crampy stomach, as well as providing a boost of energy when you’re feeling a little tired or lethargic. Plus, you can use it for skin and hair care; use it to balance and cleanse the skin, and for the hair, use it for clean and flake-free scalp!
Energy on the Go (personal aromatherapy inhaler blend):
What you will need:
- 4 drops Caraway Seed CO2
- 3 drops Orange Sweet
- 2 drops Black Pepper
Tummy Soothing Blend:
What you will need:
- 3 drops Caraway Seed CO2
- 2 drops Chamomile Roman
- 2 drops Cardamom
- 1 drop Spearmint
- 10 mL carrier oil
What you will do:
Gently massage this blend on your stomach to help soothe away discomfort.
Cubeb Essential Oil
Also called Java pepper, this essential oil is warming and has an enticing, wonderful woody and spicy scent. It originates from Indonesia and is extracted using steam distillation from the dried Cubeb berries of the Cubeb plant (Piper cubeba), which is a part of the pepper family. This oil is mainly comprised of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, meaning that it has properties that can be helpful for issues associated with swelling and body discomfort, due to overexertion or aging joints. It can also help with digestive issues and, when diluted with a carrier oil, be massaged clockwise into the abdomen to bring relief from several “irregular” symptoms as well as from bloating. Cubeb can be used to help support a healthy immune and respiratory system during times of seasonal illnesses.
Relief Blend:
What you will need:
- 2 drops Cubeb
- 2 drops Marjoram Sweet
- 1 teaspoon of your favorite carrier oil
What you will do:
You can massage this into your lower abdomen to soothe menstrual discomfort or use it to relieve sore joints and muscles due to aging or overexertion.
