MidWinter Newsletter
17 February 2003
Vol. 3, Issue 2
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1. Welcome New & Old SRA Subscribers
2. Educational Workshop on Shea Butter
3. Profile ~ Clary sage Organic
4. Extracts in NYC - Seminar Workshop
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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. Educational Workshop on Shea Butter

ASBI - Shea Butter Workshop

The American Shea Butter Institute ~

For your information, the next ASBI Educational Workshop on Shea butter will be held:

Date: Feb. 24, 2003
Place: Marriott Hotel-Newark International Airport,
(For New York City Area).

For more information on the Feb Shea Butter Workshop GO TO; http://www.webspawner.com/users/sheaworkshop
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3. Profile ~ Clary sage

Clary sage Organic
Botanical Name: Salvia sclarea
Country of Origin: France
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part used: Flowering tops and Foliage

Known under the French name of 'essence sauge sclaree' is steam distilled from the flowering tops and foliage, a tall perennial herb up to 1 meter high with large, hairy leaves, with small purple or blue flowers. Often cultivated in gardens or occasionally growing semiwild sporadically in the neighborhood of previous cultures of the plant.

Linalool & linalyl acetate are the main constituents of this oil. There is a very characteristic note in the odor of Clary sage. The note remains in the dryout odor on a perfume blotter. It is described as tobacco-like, others as balsamic or tea-like. Sweet-herbaceous, tenacious in odor, soft and somewhat reminiscent of ambra in its bittersweet undertone.

Clary sage is colorless to pale yellow or pale olive colored liquid. In perfumery it is used as an individual body as a modifier for bergamot, lavender, etc., and for the ambra notes with labdanum, cistus, olibanum resinoid, Oriental and 'tabac' type fragrances.

In the classical type of cologne perfumes it lends unique tenacity and acts as a very fragrant fixative, particularly in combination with labdanum and musk's.

Blends beautifully with coriander, cardamom, citrus oils, lavendin and lavender, labdanum, geranium, sandalwood and cedarwood derivatives.

Mind and Spirit ~ Clary sage is well know for its euphoric action. It has been known as an extremely valuable oil for treating nervousness, weakness, fear and depression. Has been said to help reduce deep seated tension, yet remains stimulating, regenerative and revitalizing.

Eases a racing mind and panicky states. Encourages feelings of well being. A great pick-me-up for the nerves. May be helpful to center and ground scattered thinking, absent mindedness and unrealistic ideas.

Clary sage may bring us more closely in touch with dreamland, which can teach us so many spiritual lessons. Used in your night time bath, or a drop on your pillow encourages vivid dreams or may be used to enhance dream recall.

Personally, Clary is one of my very favorites! When in stressful situations I would make a blend of Clary sage, Spikenard and Patchouli. It is so calming for me. Also, it is a great oil to include for a non smoking blend of Black pepper, Clary sage, Spikenard and Patchouli (Optional for those who do not like patchouli)

Body ~ A recent clinical study involving the use of essential oils being used during labor found clary sage was beneficial for it analgesic effects, relaxing effects and its ability to accelerate labor. Clary sage combines well with lavender, jasmine, neroli and sandalwood during childbirth. Encourages labor, enables the expectant Mom to relax and eases post natal depression.

Caution: In large doses affects ability to concentrate. Best NOT used before driving or when drinking alcohol. Not to be used during pregnancy.

Ref:
S. Arctander - Perfumes & Flavor Materials of Natural Origin
S. Battaglia - The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy pg 155-157
P. Davis - Subtle Aromatherapy pg. 202
S. Fischer-Rizzi - Complete Aromatherapy Handbook pg 86-90

Visit:
for organic ~
http://sunrosearomatics.com/catalog/organics.html
for non organic ~
http://sunrosearomatics.com/catalog/eo_c.html
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4. Extracts' in NYC ~ Seminar Work Shop
Excite your senses.
Expand your business

A trade show for Aromatherapy, fragrance and personal care.

Speaker ~Mynou deMey ~ Director American Institute of Aromatherapy

Seminar date: March 28, 2003
Seminar Title: The Art of Custom Blending and
How it Can Boost Retail Sales
Time : 10 to 11 am
Place: Room TBD

March 28 - 31, 2003
Jacob K Javits Convention Center
New York, New York

Friday ......... March 28 ............ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday ....... March 29 ............ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday ......... March 30 ............ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday ......... March 31 ............ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Whether your in search of staples like candles, fragrances and cosmetics, or the hottest, most innovative products to capture your customers' imagination

Whether yours is big or small, its the perfect place to make new contacts, cultivate exisitng relationships and give your business what it needs to grow.

Attend the many different seminars that can give your business what it needs to succeed.

George Little Management
800-272- SHOW or 914-421-3206
www.extractsny.com
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Rosanne Tartaro
Owner | SunRose Aromatics, LLC
roe@sunrosearomatics.com
http://www.sunrosearomatics.com