10 Winter Christmas Recipes for the Diffuser

Posted on December 14, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties! Last week I created some recipes for a stinking hot Aussie Christmas and now it’s your turn if you live in the northern hemisphere. Unless of course you’re more equatorial, then your gorgeous year round temperatures would lend themselves to the summer recipes from last week. Here are 10 great wintery recipes for the diffuser for you coldies. Onward!

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Snow!

Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

White Christmas

Lemon 10 drops

Patchouli 6 drops

Juniper 5 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 4 drops

Here Comes Santa’s Sleigh

Orange 13 drops

Cinnamon 6 drops

Rosemary 6 drops

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Mandarin 10 drops

Peru Balsam 5 drops

Marjoram 5 drops

Black spruce 5 drops

open fire – chestnuts – yum!

Sugar and Spice

Petitgrain 10 drops

Ginger 5 drops

Clove 5 drops

Nutmeg 5 drops

Christmas Tree Magic

Frankincense 10 drops

Geranium 5 drops

Lavender 5 drops

Basil 5 drops

Fir? Spruce?

Warmth

Cedarwood Atlas 8 drops

Rosemary 6 drops

Black pepper 6 drops

Fennel 5 drops

Jolly Holly

Ylang Ylang 8 drops

Bergamot 7 drops

Pine 5 drops

Rose geranium 5 drops

Ho Ho Ho

Palmarosa 8 drops

Cypress 8 drops

Cardamom 8 drops

santa

Relaxe – vous

Siberian Fir 15 drops

Peppermint 5 drops

Vetiver 2 drops

Clove 2 drops

New Year Vibin

Lime 7 drops

Spearmint 7 drops

Lemon 7 drops

Thyme 4 drops

I hope you enjoy these Chrissy recipes and let me know if you have any favourites of your own.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

10 Aussie Summer Christmas Recipes for the Diffuser

Posted on December 7, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Ah yes nothing like the promise of a stinking hot summer, with Christmas and New Year thrown in too. For some of us in Oz (like me), the winter is a long cold lonely place. In the southern hemisphere we have all the holidays and fun things squished into summer, then have to wait it out all winter for the beach and the parties. So my scented friends, these are recipes for the diffuser for us – heat, mosquitoes, flies, the beach, the pool and Christmas in our own special way.

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Sahara diffuser

I like this diffuser from New Directions as it’s space-age futuristic, and light and colourful to go with a hot Aussie summer. You can buy this here.

Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

“Buzz Off”

Citronella 10 drops

Clove 5 drops

Cinnamon 5 drops

Rose Geranium 5 drops

“The Humidity is Killing Me”

Lemon 12 drops

Frankincense 8 drops

Peppermint 5 drops

“Beach Holiday Vibes”

Lime 10 drops

Nutmeg 5 drops

Bergamot 5 drops

Cedarwood Atlas 5 drops

Artisan diffuser

I just found this stylish diffuser from Aromixiama and you can buy it here.

“Bush Christmas”

Orange 12 drops

Cypress 5 drops

Australian sandalwood 8 drops

“Salad Days”

Bergamot 10 drops

Geranium 6 drops

Basil 5 drops

Spearmint 4 drops

“Get Out of the Sun”

Mandarin 14 drops

Lavender 8 drops

Marjoram 6 drops

Lilly diffuser

This website called Lively Living has a huge range of gorgeous diffusers – check it out here

“Gin and Tonics on the Balcony”

Juniper 8 drops

Lemon 8 drops

Indian rosewood 9 drops

“Midnight at the Oasis”

Petitgrain 10 drops

Rosemary 5 drops

Ylang Ylang 5 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 5 drops

“Lilo’s on the River”

Blood orange 12 drops

Black spruce 8 drops

Patchouli 5 drops

“Gratitude”

Orange 9 drops

Peru balsam 8 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Bamboo and glass diffuser

This style is always super cute and I’ve found them here

***** I don’t have any association with any of the websites I have listed above nor do I make any money from the recommendations. I just had a quick look on the net while I was writing.

I hope you enjoy these Chrissy recipes and let me know if you have any favourites of your own.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

10 Vapouriser Essential Oil Recipes for Exhaustion

Posted on November 2, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hi natural beauties and scent lovers everywhere, I’ve been wondering what to write about this week as I’ve felt so tired. Exhausted actually. So I realised I needed a boost of essential oils, and the easiest and best way to do it is to add the oils to a diffuser. A minimum amount of energy is required to throw a few oils into a diffuser and turn it on. Check out these recipes and oils:

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Flowerin rosemary in a client's garden

Oils Generally Great for Tiredness, Lack-lustre Energy and Exhaustion

Lemongrass

Black pepper

Rosemary

Cypress

Lemon

Basil

Pine

Cinnamon

Ginger

Wintergreen

Eucalyptus

Puzhen diffuser from the 5 senses series – puzhen.com

Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle, or a diffuser, add up to 25 drops of oil

“Cant. Get. Off. The. Couch”

Lemongrass 8

Geranium 8

Orange 8

“A Better Deeper Sleeper”

Lavender 6

Marjoram 6

Lemon 8

Australian sandalwood 5

Lavandula stoechas, my own pic thanks yes it is wonderful

“Exercise Mantra”

Rosemary 6

Ginger 6

Mandarin 9

Cedarwood Virginian 4

“Mind Blast”

Basil 6

Juniper 6

Cypress 6

Peru Balsam 6

“Inspiration”

Pine 5

Black Spruce 5

Patchouli 5

Lemon 10

Fresh clean inspiring pine

“Warm Up Get Up”

Black pepper 10

Lime 8

Himalayan cedarwood 7

“Sweet Talkin Myself”

Cinnamon 8

Rose geranium 6

Blood orange 6

Wintergreen 3

cinnamon – my own pic

“Clarity”

Eucalyptus 8

Petitgrain 8

Cedarwood Atlas 5

Nutmeg 4

“Spice Up Your Life”

Cinnamon 6

Black Pepper 6

Palmarosa 6

Bergamot 6

“Crank It!”

Pine 8

Orange 8

Eucalyptus 4

Cypress 4

black pepper

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

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Flowers in Purple

Posted on May 11, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hi natural beauties! This week I am republishing a post that Portia Turbo from Australian Perfume Junkies curated for me. Because I’m busy. That’s my excuse. And the pics are all by me, and they are gorgeous! Thanks nature x

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Hi APJ,

I’m looking though my photos and everything seemed to be purple. Peaceful, perfect, poignant purple.

Purple: Photo Essay

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“I might just stop talking again and not do interviews.”

Prince

Vale Prince

An Aromatic Sign from the Universe

Posted on April 13, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hello dear friends. Today I saw a sign. An Aromatic sign. What was it’s meaning? Was I the only person that saw it? Read on to find out more …

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Rosemary on the hospital lobby floor

I was leaving a busy Sydney hospital this morning, and as I was walking and looking down I saw this sprig of rosemary.

Initially I thought “take a pic”, but kept walking.

A second later I said to myself “you’re an Aromatherapist its your duty to show respect”.

I walked back and took this photo.

I thanked the rosemary.

I watched as people walked around it for a few minutes.

I wondered if they were also showing respect to this powerful plant.

I saw a sign. I wonder if anyone else did?

Flowering rosemary in dappled sunlight at Hyams beach

Rosemary = remember.

Remember? Huh? Remember what?

“Remember” is a term often used by spiritual people, spiritual movements and those on the path of evolution to signify that we have been here before. It may be in a parallel universe, and/or a multidimensional existence in all directions of space-time. It can be seen as a tool to stimulate DNA evolution and therefore the evolution of mankind into the next age on earth.

Rosemary is also used in aromatherapy to stimulate memory and brain function, to warm the muscles and stimulate blood flow to all parts of the body.

So whatever you believe, rosemary is sent to help us remember something and get moving.

Flowering rosemary in my client’s garden

I need to remember how fortunate I am, with every breath.

What do you need to remember today?

A (Botanical) Picture Paints a Thousand Words

Posted on April 6, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hello aromatic enthusiasts! I hope you’re doing well after the equinox, settling in to a new season. I am lamenting the loss of summer, but it’s still quite warm here so I have been lucky enough to still see the frangipani blooming, the rosemary flowering, and smell the sweet pungent murraya. Here are a few pics from my past week ……

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Frangipani in the neighbourhood

A lavender loving bee at my friend’s house

Hyams Beach south of Sydney still holds the Guinness Book of Records whitest sand in the world!

Flowering rosemary in dappled sunlight at Hyams beach

Huskisson, NSW

Murraya in the rain in Sydney

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could smell these beautiful, natural scents! I’m sure in the future we will be able to insert the fragrant data into our communications, and that will be very cool when it happens.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

Check out my YouTube channel too, thanks.

10 Recipes for Your Essential Oil Diffuser

Posted on March 9, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hello authentic humans! I’ve just turned on my vapouriser and somehow I’m still surprised after 20 years that it makes such a glorious difference in the home, or office – any space really. Here’s a few recipes to embrace the new season and expand your consciousness too, with a few drops of essential oil ….

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A diffuser or vapouriser is a motorized machine to disperse essential oils throughout your space. There are so many wonderful designs now that it can be fun to have a few to choose from – hey some vapourisers may you suit your mood better than others, and even the recipe you’ve decided to use too. Some are colourful and have LED light displays, some are wood or bamboo and add a more natural vibe.

Diffusing essential oils is a great way to relieve stress, calm children and pets, and beautify your home.

Bamboo and lamp diffuser from – http://aromatherapydirect.com.au/products/glass-bamboo-dome-diffuser

To Scent Your Space, my ratio has always been:

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil.

However many diffusers say to only use a few drops, so use your intuition and see how you go with your own diffuser, how long it lasts, and whether you want to use more or less next time. If you are using a traditional vapaouriser with candle (often referred to as a “burner”), then 25 drops is a good ratio as it takes a lot longer for the oils to disperse.

There’s A Light

having a bad day? – This too shall pass

Orange 8 drops

Rose Geranium 8 drops

Lavender 5 drops

Patchouli 4 drops

Pre-Party Party

Mandarin 8 drops

Lemongrass 7 drops

Rosemary 5 drops

Ylang Ylang 5 drops

Sexy black diffuser from http://puzhen.com

Date Night

Bergamot 12 drops

Cedarwood Atlas 8 drops

Jasmine 5 drops (don’t use 3% in jojoba as it will clog your machine. Only use pure essential oil as the jojoba could mess with the mechanics of the machine))

My House Smells Weird I Need Essential Oils

Lemon Myrtle 10 drops

Geranium 6 drops

Palmarosa 6 drops

Cedarwood Virginiana 3 drops

A natural solution from http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Ultrasonic-Bamboo-Diffuser/dp/B0157FZN8G

Super Nature Girl

Lemon 10 drops

Peru Balsam 8 drops

Cypress 4 drops

Australian Sandalwood 3 drops

Body Warmer

Black Pepper 8 drops

Lavandin 8 drops

Lime 6 drops

Clove 3 drops

A cute little diffuser ball from https://www.dusk.com.au/home-fragrance/product-type/ultrasonic-aroma-diffuser

Settle Down You Ratbag Kids

Petitgrain 8 drops

Marjoram 6 drops

Frankincense 5 drops

Cinnamon 5 drops

Vetiver 2 drops

The Sick Room

Peppermint 6 drops

Lavender 9 drops

Orange 10 drops

Aladdin’s Lamp style diffuser from http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Woodgrain-Ultrasonic-Humidifier-Aroma-Air-Mist-Aromatherapy-Diffuser-Purifier-AU-/291402216822?hash=item43d8ecf576:g:xWcAAOSwBahU~WXI

Brainiac

When you need to study or even wake up!

Rosemary 10 drops

Basil 5 drops

Tea Tree 5 drops

Siberian Fir 5 drops

Lovely

Indian Rosewood 8 drops

Roman Chamomile 6 drops (don’t use 3% in jojoba as it will clog your machine. Only use pure essential oil as the jojoba could mess with the mechanics of the machine)

Vanilla CO2 6 drops

Mandarin 5 drops

The diffusers shown above are just some examples of all the different types of machines available on the market today. There are some Australian links, but it will be easy to find great vapourisers nearer to where you are, just by looking on the Internet with your search engine.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

Check out my YouTube channel too, thanks.

2016 Year of the Monkey – An Aromatic Insight

Posted on February 10, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hello my friends, I hope you’re all well and excited about the Year of The Fire Monkey. Read on to find what’s in store for you this year, and how essential oils can support your quest.

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Chinese horoscopes - pic via www.ibtimes.co.uk

Chinese horoscopes – pic via http://www.ibtimes.co.uk

If you’re not sure which animal you are, here are a few years to help you out:

Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960
Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961
Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962
Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963
Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964
Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965
Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966
Goat: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967
Monkey: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968
Rooster: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969
Dog: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970
Pig: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971

from China Highlights which has some fun info on the Chinese Zodiac.

Monkey – pic via freedesignfile.com

The Year of the Monkey in General

We have a year of fun social times ahead of us, and it is relying on solid base of friends and family that will get us through difficult periods. The monkey is a social creature without inhibitions so get ready for the year to go quickly with lots of laughs.

Flexibility is the key as work and career opportunities may pop up suddenly and if you’re to prosper, act quickly, seize the moment. This is a year of innovation and fortune favours the bold.

It is a time to move forward with your plans and ideas, when at other times it may have seemed risky. Go ahead by trusting yourself to succeed.

My oil for the Year of the Monkey is LEMONGRASS. Lemongrass is great for energy, can help you be more flexible and is an oil of happiness. It is also an oil loved by many people, which could be a key ingredient to your own success – get everyone on your side.

Hanging lanterns

The Monkey Year for Your Sign

Rat

Keywords: success; resourcefulness: parties

Oil: palmarosa

Keywords: sharing; study; try new things

Oil: rosemary

Tiger

Keywords: mindfulness; commitment; acceptance

Oil: frankincense

Rabbit

Keywords: seek advice; romance: use your judgement

Oil: fennel

Dragon

Keywords: new ideas; talents emerge; cooperation

Oil: bergamot

Snake

Keywords: take care; alertness; new role

Oil: peru balsam

Horse

Keywords: priorities; action; home

Oil: black pepper

Goat

Keywords: communication; group activities; new horizons

Oil: ginger

Monkey

Keywords: decisions; openness; potentiality

Oil: petitgrain

Rooster

Keywords: organization; change; family life

Oil: basil

Dog

Keywords: be enterprising; travel; friends

Oil: cedarwood Atlas

Pig

Keywords: new projects; variety; be with others

Oil: sandalwood

Cheeky monkey

******** What’s your sign and your oil? How is 2016 shaping up for you? ***********

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

Check out my YouTube channel too, thanks.

Essential Oils and their Keywords – Part 3

Posted on December 16, 2015 by suzannerbanks

Essential oils tend to be grouped together as to their physical healing properties – but what about the way they treat our spirit and minds too? For example marjoram, lavender and rosemary are great for muscles; rose, geranium and patchouli are wonderful for skin health; fennel and juniper can help relieve joint swelling. Of course essential oils often have more than one quality and the art of aromatherapy allows synergistic combinations to be formulated to expand their individual powers. Read on to discover how I feel about some of my favourite oils.

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Patchouli leaf – pic via toptropicals.com

Patchouli

peace, earthly: nurture your body

Peppermint

removes resistance

Petitgrain

potentiality

Peru balsam

softness, protection

Pine

abundance through others

Rose is the Queen of oils

Rose

divine love, self-love, self nurturing, Cleopatra

Rose geranium

cheeriness

Rosemary

remember

Rosewood

giving and receiving; flow of love in the heart

Sage

wisdom; courage

Sandalwood

opens the chakras; sacred sexuality

Spearmint

lighten up

Spikenard

chill out, stop thinking

Tea tree

purge negativity

Thyme

detox

Vetiver

centredness; tranquility

Ylang Ylang

release anger & frustration

Revelation! Reveal Your Destiny with Essential Oils

All the oils and their keywords are quotes from my book. You will find the links to buy the book at the top of the post.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

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10 Recipes with Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Eucalyptus radiata

Posted on October 21, 2015 by suzannerbanks

Eucalyptus is a must-have essential oil for the home. It helps with stuffy colds and the cleaning but how else could this wonderful oil be used?

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Eucalyptus in the Australian country

1. Steam Inhalation

Put 1 or 2 drops into the bottom of a bowl. Add boiling water and make a tent with a towel to stick your head in! Breathe through your nose for blocked sinuses and a headache, and through your mouth to help with a cough. Add another drop of oil if necessary.

Eucalyptus is the oil to help clear the nasal passage from congestion, so it’s the perfect oil to use when you have a cold.

Puzhen diffuser from the 5 senses series – puzhen.com

2. Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

“Clear the Air”

Get a fresh approach –

Eucalyptus 6 drops

Orange 14 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 5 drops

“Relax”

Eucalyptus 5 drops

Lavender 8 drops

Marjoram 3 drops

Lemon 9 drops

“I Need Ideas!”

Eucalyptus 8 drops

Petitgrain 10 drops

Patchouli 4 drops

Basil 3 drops

“Space Cleanse”

Eucalyptus 7 drops

Mandarin 10 drops

Frankincense 8 drops

lovely legs!

3. Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

“Hello Day!”

A sweet start –

Eucalyptus 2 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Rosemary 2 drops

Orange 2 drops

“Oh My Aching Legs”

Eucalyptus 2 drops

Rosemary 3 drops

Lavender 3 drops

“A Spiritual Body”

Eucalyptus 2 drops

Frankincense 2 drops

Lemon 4 drops

The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in

4. Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“I’ve Got the Power”

Eucalyptus 1 drop

Jasmine 3% jojoba 8 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

“1, 2, 3”

Eucalyptus 1 drop

Peru Balsam 1 drop

Indian Rosewood 1 drop *see my article about this oil here

Koalas MUST have eucalyptus and so must I!

Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.

Check out my YouTube channel too, thanks.

suzannerbanks

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Tag Archives: rosemary essential oil

10 Winter Christmas Recipes for the Diffuser

10 Aussie Summer Christmas Recipes for the Diffuser

10 Vapouriser Essential Oil Recipes for Exhaustion

Flowers in Purple

Purple: Photo Essay

An Aromatic Sign from the Universe

A (Botanical) Picture Paints a Thousand Words

10 Recipes for Your Essential Oil Diffuser

2016 Year of the Monkey – An Aromatic Insight

Essential Oils and their Keywords – Part 3

Patchouli

Peppermint

Petitgrain

Peru balsam

Pine

Rose

Rose geranium

Rosemary

Rosewood

Sage

Sandalwood

Spearmint

Spikenard

Tea tree

Thyme

Vetiver

Ylang Ylang

10 Recipes with Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Eucalyptus radiata

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Thyme

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