News release from the American Chemical Society: Catnip Essential Oil Proven BetterThan Deet At Repelling Mosquitoes “Catnip Repels Mosquitoes More Effectively Than DEET” CHICAGO, August 27, 2001 — Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET […]
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New study from the University of South Hampton: Candles with Essential Oils Kill Bacteria Researchers Dr Lindsey Gaunt and Sabrina Higgins from the University of Southampton have found that adding essential oils, such as eucalyptus, orange, litsea and thyme to candles can destroy bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (staph) on
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Our burgeoning sister line, CZ LUXE, is now available at the Whole Foods Kirby store in Houston, Texas. On Monday February 21, in the lunch hours between 11AM and 2PM, we will be there providing info, FREE SAMPLES, and complimentary 30 second CZ Luxe Milk hand massages by our very own, Joe Jackson!
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Many moons ago I had this valuable information on my web site, but it has since been streamlined, and now I am archiving it here on the blog .. Research findings from The University of Manchester:Essential Oils could help stop the spread of the deadly MRSA bacteria 21 Dec, 2004 – According to research carried
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I found this archived article written by me quite some time ago for Aromatic Sage Magazine. Happy Valentine’s Day! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the Kitchen with Chris ZieglerCooking with Romantic Roses, A Valentine Treat Welcome to AFS and the monthly column dedicated to the enjoyment of oils and aromatherapy in the kitchen. Being that Valentine’s Day is
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The below press release is certainly not new news, but it is also not widely known information, so I’m spreading the word about that wonderful big bad bug fighter .. carvacrol type oregano essential oil. One of my personal EO staples! Georgetown University Medical Center: Oregano Oil may protect against drug resistant bacteria October 6,
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Perfume your room! Freshly hand prepared batches of our extraordinary incense / potpourri are here! Burn on loose coals, place in a potpourri container, simmer, add to a smoldering log in the fireplace, etc .. but do not eat this masala! 🙂 Today’s base for room perfume contains – ground: ambrette seed, star anise, cardamom,
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I’ve been going through the “pantry” and incense is totally on today’s agenda! Lets see what we’ve got here .. lovage root, patchouli leaves, ambrette seeds, sandalwood shreds, cinnamon chips, various resins, a buncha aromatic berries, star anise, tabu, and so much more .. fun fun!!! 🙂
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Thanksgiving is one of our most cherished holidays. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, and celebrate the gracious bounty and blessings that have been bestowed upon us over the past year. It is also the time of year when many folks struggle to prepare a juicy turkey 😉 Brining a turkey is
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We all love acquiring beautiful things, especially when they do wonderful things! CZ Luxe, sister company of A Little Ol’Factory, is very happy to announce one of the newest items in our Artisan Line of ecologically & socially friendly products and packaging: Fair Trade Pottery from Mata Ortiz, Mexico. Through the sale of their pottery,
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