RAVENSARA (Agathophyllum aromatica i.e. Ravensara aromatica)

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, antifungal, expectorant, febrifuge

AFFINITY FOR: immune system, respiratory system, endocrine system—particularly adrenal glands, muscles, brow chakra

RESONANCE: physical, emotional

PLANT FAMILY: Lauraceae

PART UTILIZED: twigs and leaves, organic

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: The aroma of Ravensara can help us unlock and unblock negative emotions, and then banish their effects from our lives. It is similar to Eucalyptus, but milder and more pleasant.

APPLICATION: Ravensara can be diffused as a single oil, but it is most therapeutic and delightful as part of a blend. Ravensara can be diluted and applied to the feet or the body.

EMOTIONAL - SPIRITUAL - MENTAL ASPECTS: Emotionally, Ravensara is like a spiritual disinfectant. It goes through our minds and memories and blasts away negative emotions and responses. Ravensara does this gently, letting us know every step of the way that we are doing all right and will soon be doing even better.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: Ravensara is strongly antiviral. It really gets in and kills “critters.” It then supports the kidneys and lymphatic system in getting rid of the “dead bodies” of the invaders. Ravensara has an affinity for the lungs and is useful in chronic respiratory conditions.

Ravensara is often used to bring relief from shingles. Ravensara kills the attacking viruses and brings relief from the pain.

Ravensara is listed throughout the literature for use with chicken pox, measles, and all viral infections. Ravensara has brought relief from mononucleosis and chronic fatigue syndrome. Ravensara acts as an expectorant and helps to promote a healthy fever. A blend containing Ravensara would be a good thing to dilute and rub on yourself if you are showing any signs of coming down with the flu.

CAUTIONS: This oil is considered completely safe and non-toxic, but care should always be taken during pregnancy.

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The taste of each spoonful is a perfectly smooth, yummy tasting, creamy honey. 

No additives, preservatives, artificial flavors, or foreign honey. Never pasteurized, filtered, or adulterated. Alive with healthy pollen, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Farmed, packaged, and distributed with integrity, consistency, and family traditions since 1927. We promise goodness in every bottle. 

Ingredients: 100% Raw Unfiltered Honey

The taste of each spoonful is a light, perfectly mild, great-tasting, high mountain clover honey.

No additives, preservatives, artificial flavors, or foreign honey. Never pasteurized, filtered, or adulterated. Alive with healthy pollen, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Farmed, packaged, and distributed with integrity, consistency, and family traditions since 1927. We promise goodness in every bottle. 

Ingredients: 100% Raw Unfiltered Honey

This honey, a sample of nature's purest and most sweet food, has not been altered in any way, having been distilled from nectar and put in its container by the bees themselves. Use it on biscuits, muffins, toast, cereals, fruit, sandwiches - or eat plain, as a wholesome candy. The delicate wax may be eaten too or chewed like gum. 

May be frozen indefinitely. Do not refrigerate.

The new metal containers are now 1.75 fluid ounces. They're still referred to as the 2 oz. size.

Herbal Release is beneficial to the body and spirit by helping to reduce inflammation, and aid in pain management, by releasing negative energy that is held in the body. 

May be used for:

• muscle pain & inflammation,
• minor burns / sunburns,
• fussy infants,
• mastitis & breastfeeding pain,
• menstrual cramps,
• deep tissue trauma,
• headaches,
• bruising 

Ingredients: Castor Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Beeswax, Juniper Berries, Gotu Kola, Peppermint Leaf, Orange Oil

Herbal Release uses Castor Oil as a base.  The Castor plant has been called "Palma Christe" because the leaves were said to resemble the hand of Christ, with the name likely referring to the peoples’ reverence and respect for the plant's healing abilities. Castor oil is used because it has been shown to work as an anti-inflammatory agent by sinking deep to bring healing to all levels.

Another of the ingredients, Juniper Berries, was used by the Greeks, Olympians, and ancient Egyptians medicinally and as a spiritual purifier. Juniper Berries were thought to help purify the aura, clarify thought, and protect from negativity.

The third ingredient that contributes substantially to the success of this ointment is Gotu Kola, the Herb of Enlightenment. It is thought of as the “spiritual herb” with references to this plant showing up in classical Ayurvedic and Daoist medical texts being used anciently in India and China. This herb contributes to a balancing and harmonizing effect on the mind, body, and spirit. 

As stated above, this herbal combination can help reduce inflammation and help in pain management by releasing negative energy.  Use topically on inflamed and painful areas.

For energy release, rub a small amount on the back of hand, back of neck, or elsewhere as desired.

Suggested Use: Apply to painful or swollen areas as needed. Apply to infants' chest & stomach. Topical use only. 

Warning: Due to the use of Castor Oil, this salve is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Refrigerate after opening to lengthen shelf life.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and not intended to treat, prescribe, cure, or diagnose any disease or condition. This information is not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Purity Natural Elements is not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use of any of the suggestions, preparations, or procedures discussed. All matters pertaining to your physical health should be supervised by a health care professional. Keep all products out of reach of children.

The new metal containers are now 1.75 fluid ounces. They're still referred to as the 2 oz. size.

Herbal Rest helps the body to rest and relax.

May be helpful for:

• mind & muscle relaxation
• restless children
• sore and cramping muscles
• sleep & insomnia

Ingredients: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Beeswax, Thyme, Fenugreek, Blue Vervain, Eucalyptus, Hydrangea Root, Vetiver Essential Oil, Vitamin E

Suggested Use: Apply topically to pressure points, temples, feet and chest before bedtime to relax and encourage restful sleep. It may also be applied to sore muscles and joints. Topical Use Only. 

Caution: Do not use while pregnant. 

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and not intended to treat, prescribe, cure, or diagnose any disease or condition. This information is not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician or other health care provider Purity Natural Elements is not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use of any of the suggestions, preparations, or procedures discussed. All matters pertaining to your physical health should be supervised by a health care professional. Keep all products out of reach of children.

ROSEMARY CAMPHOR (Rosmarinus officinalis)

This is the Rosemary butterfly has had for years. It is higher in camphor than the other Rosemary varieties which makes it especially beneficial for relieving aches, cramps, muscle and joint pain, and increasing circulation. Because it increases circulation it can also stimulate hair growth. Rosemary Camphor is a powerful stimulant and gives tone to the entire body. It can facilitate digestion and act as a breathing aid with respiratory issues.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: antibacterial, anti-catarrhal, anti-infective, antispasmodic, analgesic, balances the endocrine system, mucolytic, tonic, astringent, aphrodisiac, cicatrisive, cytophylactic, pectoral, antidepressant, sedative, calmative, emollient, antiseptic

AFFINITY FOR: central nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, urinary system, skin, liver, solar plexus chakra, liver meridian, small intestine meridian, heart meridian, yang energy

RESONANCE: physical, emotional

PLANT FAMILY: Labiatae

PART UTILIZED: flowering plant

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: Rosemary, diffused, stimulates memory function and helps to organize the thought process.

APPLICATION: Rosemary can be diluted and applied anywhere on the body. It can be added to shampoo or conditioner to cover gray in darker hair colors.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Some plants can vary in natural constituents and chemical composition depending on the environment or geographical location in which they are grown. These different varieties of the same plant are called chemotypes. We have two Rosemary chemotypes, Rosemary Cineole and Rosemary Camphor. Both oils have much in common and can be used fairly interchangeably. Though depending on what you are using them for, one may be better than the other. The following is a general description of Rosemary essential oil, followed by some information on the two different varieties.

EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL / MENTAL ASPECTS: In emotional work using essential oils, often the influence of the oil is to create a haven of safety from which the person can relearn how to relate to their world. This is not the case with rosemary. Rosemary fosters an inquisitive spirit. Rosemary sends us out in all directions, looking for light and understanding. Understanding truth is energy in its essential form. Understanding ourselves and what is expected of us by heaven is the most important truth. This understanding is light, and light is knowledge.

Rosemary balances heart function and energizes the solar plexus. Rosemary is specific for people who are usually vibrant, organized, industrious, and sensitive. They have become apathetic due to dwelling on perceived hurts or injustices. People needing rosemary rarely become imbalanced from stress or too much work; they thrive on work. Rosemary essential oil can send them on a quest to understand what happened and why. With understanding, or even just beginning to ask the right questions comes peace.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: A glance at the list of physical and energy systems in the affinity for section above gives you some idea of the wide range of action of this amazingly versatile essential oil. Every body system listed above impacts other body systems until rosemary’s influence resonates throughout the entire system. We will detail just a few of rosemary’s many therapeutic qualities here.

Rosemary’s action on the brain and nervous system makes it useful for memory loss, learning difficulties, indecisiveness, and mental fatigue. It has a strong antiseptic action against intestinal infections, colitis, flatulence, liver disorders, and respiratory complaints. Being antispasmodic and analgesic, rosemary is useful for arthritis, muscle pain and weakness, and headaches. In the cardiovascular area, rosemary assists with arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation, migraine headaches, and low blood pressure.

Rosemary has an affinity for skin care, hair care, and the dissolving of cellulite. Rosemary is used to minimize gray in the hair of brunettes. The astringent properties of rosemary make it effective for dandruff, hair loss, and tightening saggy areas of skin.

Rosemary is an excellent oil for exhaustion and general debility, overindulgence in food or drink, and hangovers. Rosemary is mentioned in the literature as helpful for viral hepatitis.

SHEPHERD'S PURSE (Capsella bursa pastoris)

PART USED: Aerial portion

PROPERTIES: Hemostatic (stops bleeding), Styptic, Astringent, Sudorific

SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Circulatory, Urinary, Digestive

POSSIBLE USES: hemorrhage after childbirth, nosebleeds, blood in the urine or from the bowels (any type of bleeding really), cystitis, diarrhea

Side note: The name of this herb derives from the shape of the seed pods, which resemble the small, heart-shaped satchels that were carried by shepherds of former years. During the first World War, when the standard medicines for staunching bleeding—Goldenseal and Ergot—were unobtainable in Britain, the common Shepherd’s Purse was used instead and credited for saving many lives.

The herbal midwives that I know swear by Shepherd’s Purse as one of the best ways to stop uterine hemorrhage after childbirth. Certainly, I have seen this herb work miracles time after time. I have used Shepherd’s Purse to control bleeding, both at births, and with my family for many other types of bleeding.

Shepherd’s Purse is an astringent herb and is used to disinfect the kidneys in cystitis and for slowing diarrhea. Believed to be anti-inflammatory and helpful in reducing fevers.

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SKULLCAP (Scutellaria lateriflora)

PART USED: Aerial portion

PROPERTIES: Sedative, Nervine, Tonic (nerve), Antispasmodic, Sudorific, Analgesic, Convalescent

SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Nervous, Reproductive

POSSIBLE USES: convulsions, anxiety, hysteria, pain, depression, nerve issues

Native Americans used Skullcap to stimulate menstruation, relieve breast pain, and encourage expulsion of the placenta after birth. Skullcap has been recognized since early in the 19th century as a nervine and was said to have a “deeper” action than other nervine herbs. It was used for hysteria, epilepsy, convulsions, and rabies, as well as to calm patients who had serious mental disorders.

Today Skullcap is used mainly as a nervine herb and is considered to be far more than a basic relaxant and pain killer. Skullcap supports and nourishes the nervous system, calms and relieves stress and anxiety, and is used for depression.

Skullcap, while added to many formulas for its nervine properties, is a main ingredient of my favorite nerve and pain remedy, BBL. This formula is especially beneficial as a pain reliever and nerve rebuilder for nerve-rich areas such as fingers, toes, hands, and feet.

Notable among the nutrients found in Skullcap are calcium, magnesium, and potassium, all of which are extremely nourishing to the nerves.

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SN (Formerly Sinus)

INGREDIENTS: Brigham Tea, Burdock, Ma Huang, Marshmallow, Parsley Root, Eyebright, Oregon Grape, Osha, Yerba Mansa, Yerba Santa, Astragalus, Cayenne, Chaparral, Lobelia, Red Clover

SN is useful for inflammation and infection in the sinus cavities and for allergic sinusitis. It also acts to drain the lymphs, supporting the kidneys while doing so. The herbs in this formula liquefy mucous, allowing the sinuses to drain, but should be taken with an infection fighting formula for a viral or bacterial attack—RC, IF, APL, BAC, or FN. Also remember to use essential oils.

SN contains some herbs that are a little less commonly used, but it is a very effective formula for drying out and draining the sinuses.

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This 2” diam. stainless-steel mesh herb ball strainer comes with an attached chain with a hook on the end to secure to the rim of your cup or pot.

These tea balls wonderfully simplify the brewing of a cup of tea.

Fill half way with the loose botanical of choice. Gently clasp the sides together to close (and unclasp to open) place in pot or cup and pour boiling water over to cover.

Details

Want a quick and easy way to brew a cup of tea?

These infusers are perfect for brewing up your favorite cup of tea quickly and easily. When making an individual cup of tea, this is definitely my favorite choice. 

Easy to use

1. Just set infuser in your cup.
2. Put in your tea of choice in infuser.
3. Pour boiling water over tea.
4. Let tea steep for 5 minutes.
5. Pull out.

Laser Cut (Good size for both cup and teapot):

Measures: 7" x 4.25" x 2.25" / 18cm x 11cm x 5.5cm

Laser cut perforations are great for any type of tea but superior for small leaves and fine cut teas.

Wide rim rests on teapots and cups.

Stainless steel

Regular (Good size for cup):

Measures: 3.75" x 3.75" x 2" / 9.5cm x 9.5cm x 5cm

This decorative tea infuser features sun, moon and star cut-outs along its rim.

The infuser is specially designed to use with teapot or cup.

Made of stainless steel.
  
Hand washing recommended.