SunRose Aromatics Vernal Equinox Newsletter
March 18th, 2002
Vol. 2, Issue 5
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1. Welcome New & Old SRA Subscribers
2. Vernal Equinox - Spring has sprung!
3. New Arrivals & Product Specials!
4. UpComing Events ~
   Workshop - Intro to Holistic Aromatherapy
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1. Welcome to SRA Subscribers.

Welcome to the SRA Newsletter, we hope you will find it informative and entertaining. Our goal is to share with our customers ~ information: featuring articles from SRA & others that will share their knowledge and expertise, any new products, specials that are going on and any news regarding the essential oil trade.

SRA welcomes feedback and comments from our readers!
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2. Vernal Equinox ~ Spring has sprung!

Walking around outside with my new puppy Sasha and my older dog Teddy (who is now Big Daddy Ted), I'm amazed to see my neighbors forsythia in full bloom. Bright yellow flowers amid the surrounding still bare gray trees.

Looking at my roses I see they are budding already. We had such a mild winter here this year that I think we will have an early spring.

It made me think of all the different flowers I had wanted to plant this year. However, we are having such a drought in New York that I may just wait until next year. The thought that I would not be able to water my new plantings was unsettling.

The Vernal Equinox falls on March 20th at 7:16 p.m. this year. Its that time when night and day are of equal length and the light is about to grow stronger than the dark. The rites of spring should be celebrated at dawn or at dusk ~ that time that is not a time, no longer winter and not yet spring ... neither night nor day.

Soon it will be time to prune back some of the plants. Mr. Robin red breast was outside my window over the weekend. In the Celtic countries the robin of spring carries in its bill a sprig of birch with which to drive out the gold-crest wren of the old year.

Birch representing the Goddess or female principle. In the Northern European countries, the Goddess of spring, or the Maiden, is seen as the Birch Goddess. The budding of the birch signals the beginning of the agricultural year.

Everywhere the birch is the symbol of fertility.

It is good to put the winter behind us now and to look forward to the light, bright months ahead and the rebirth of Nature. The 'new green' color of the budding trees that my Mom loves so much. The tulips and daffodils, and my favorite of spring .. the luscious aroma of Lilacs!
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3. New Arrivals & Product Specials!

New Arrivals ~

Tarragon ~ Artemesia dracunculus
Hungary
Steam Distilled ~ the whole overground part of the herb

The aroma of this oil is a sweet smelling, spicy oil. It is warming by nature. It is also know as 'Estragon Oil' . Estragole is the main constituent of Tarragon which is also found in pine oil.

Blends well with galbanum, lavender, oakmoss.

Price: 10 ml - $9.66
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For the Perfumer's Emporium ~

New ~

Marigold Absolute
Calendula officinalis
France

Produced from the petals of the marigold flower. Has a green-crushed stalk note. The scent is just like the marigold flower when crushed in your hands. With a sweet fruity undertone. Needs to be highly diluted. Interesting to blend with Oakmoss, Tobacco and Moss bases. Nice in perfumery when you what that green-crushed note.

Price: 2 ml - $25.40 - Internet Special - $19.80
(Please note: limited quantity. Offer good while supply lasts)
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Specials:

Fractionated Coconut: A wonderful carrier oil, that is odorless, non greasy, doesn't stain and does NOT go rancid. Great for massage oils.

5 liters - $60.00 ~ Internet Special!
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Shea Butter Soother ~ Body Cream

Due to popular demand, we are now offering this lovely body cream in larger sizes:

1 oz - Trial size - $8.00 - Try me out size!
2 oz - $15.00
4 oz - $28.00 - Internet Special $25.00
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Fresh from the Distiller!!

*** Organic Peppermint ... absolutely lovely!!!
Mentha piperita - England
Steam Distilled - leaves & flowering tops

Peppermint is the most common of mints, and has always been valued for its therapeutic properties.

Peppermint oil helps people become clear headed and refreshes the spirits. Good for concentration or for those with mental fatigue.

An ideal oil to use in an oil burner,in the office, conference room or in situations in which clear thinking and mental stimulation are required.

Because of its antiseptic and expectorant properties, may be beneficial in the treatment of colds and flu. It is idea to use for sinus congestion, infection or inflammation, and for a congestive headache.

Blends well with: basil, bergamot, cajeput, cedarwood, cypress, eucalyptus, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, niaouli, rosemary, spearmint & thyme.

Price: 10 ml - $8.15
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*** Organic Chamomile Roman
Anthemis nobilis ~ England
Steam Distilled ~ from the ligulate florets (flower heads)

The beautiful color of sky blue! The sweet herbaceous scent, somewhat fruity warm and tealeaf - like odor. The ester content is about 85% which is responsible for the peculiar odor of chamomile oils. The pale blue color is due to the presence of a hydrocarbon, Chamazulene.

This wonderful healing oil, imparts a warm, yet fresh note and a natural depth which is difficult to obtain by other means.

Mrs. Grieve refers to Chamomile as a remedy for hysterical and nervous affections in women. .. 'it has a wonderfully soothing, sedative and absolutely harmless effect.' Using Chamomile as an inhalation helps combat emotional anxiety.

Also, a traditional remedy for children when they are feeling impatient, disagreeable or tense. (1% dilution in a carrier oil very useful as a massage oil).

Blends well with bergamot, jasmine bases, labdanum, neroli, clary sage, oakmoss

Price:
5 ml - $12.15
10 ml - $24.25

Ref:
S. Arctander - Perfumes & Flavor Materials of Natural Origin
S. Battaglia - the Complete Guide to Aromatherapy
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4. Upcoming Events ~

For those in the TriState Area:

***** Intro to Aromatherapy Workshop
with Sandrine vanSlee

Friday - April 5th
Start - 7p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Olive Leaf Wholistic Center in Manhattan
145 East 23rd Street (between Lexington & Third Ave)
(212) 477-0405

***** Wholistic Aromatherapy Level 1
with Sandrine vanSlee

Saturday & Sunday - April 6th & 7th
Start - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Olive Leaf Wholistic Center in Manhattan
145 East 23rd Street (between Lexington & Third Ave)
(212) 477-0405

Sandrine van Slee ~ A certified Aromatherapist / ARCB Reflexologist /Owner of an aromatherapy line for face & body called Noa Noa.

For further information contact Sandrine: (212) 243-3533 ~ or ~ email: NoaNoaAromatics@aol.com
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Rosanne Tartaro
Owner | SunRose Aromatics, LLC
roe@sunrosearomatics.com
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