Here are just some of the benefits of Sandalwood:

•  Useful with cystitis, urethra disorders, prostatitis, gonorrhea, diarrhea, gastritis, bronchitis, throat infection, sinusitis, laryngitis.
•  Widely used in skin care.  History reports that it was one of Cleopatra’s beauty ‘secrets’.  Sandalwood strengthens the skin’s connective tissues, as it increases capillary circulation.  Heals skin inflammation. 
• Relieves eczema, dermatitis, abscesses or cracks and fissure caused by overexposure to harsh environments of nervous conditions.  Addresses infections, acne, oily skin, chafed or weakened skin.
• Has constituents that deprogram cellular misinformation and carry oxygen at the cellular level. 
• Supports hormonal balance. 
• Calming to digestive system, again calming muscular spasms, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, kidney inflammations, rigidity, impotency, depression, insomnia, stress, aggression, grief. 
• Soothes and strengthens the chest area and is recommended for respiratory infections such as bronchitis.  Can be combined with oxygenating oils such as Eucalyptus, can be used to soothe irritation, inflammation and open the respiratory pathways, congestion, bronchitis, dry coughs, laryngitis, sore throats and muscular spasms. 
• Promotes warmth, courage, serenity, unity, oneness, sensuality, acceptance, groundedness, security, harmonizing, calming, slowing, aphrodisiac, quieting emotional volatility, nervous tension, anxiety, stress, insomnia, impotence, frigidity, aggression, and egocentricity. 
• Used widely to enhance sleep quality.  It instills a deep sense of tranquility in people.  It is an excellent oil to use during meditation or when you want to create alignment with a loved one.  It dissipates the worry of everyday life and gives you the opportunity to reinvest yourself intimately into the relationship.  It is an oil for courage and confidence, brings about a sense of groundedness in the face of rapid change. 

 How to Use Sandalwood:

 Diffusion:  Diffuse 4 to 5 drops in an ultrasonic diffuser at the end of your day or when desired throughout the day.

 Internal:  Can be mixed with 1 Tsp. honey and 4 oz. warm water or tea for a nourishing beverage. Do this when you feel a sore throat coming on.

Topical:  Soothing and regenerating when used with massage.  Use 10 drops per 1 tablespoon of carrier oil)  Apply to chest for respiratory challenges or to abdomen to support reproductive health and libido.  Apply 1 or 2 drops (undiluted or “neat”) to feet.   Mix 1 or 2 drops with 1/2 t. of TRUessence Balance Gel for and apply as a facial creme for anti-aging benefits.

 Baths:  Pure, essential oils are nourishing and healing and beneficial when used in bathing.  Sandalwood is a premiere oil for gneitourinary tract problems and is helpful with cystitis and prostratitis.  Mix 8 to 12 drops in 1/2 c. Dead Sea Salt and dissolve into a sitz bath. 

**To learn more about Sandalwood Oil and all our other oils and blends, we recommend “From the Stillroom–A Collection of Aromatherapy Recipes” by Alexandria Brighton.  You can buy this book through our online store.

Joyful Day Room Spray

In a 4 oz. spray bottle* of distilled water, add:
 
6 drops TRUessence Lemon essential oil
6 drops TRUessence Orange or Grapefruit essential oil

Shake gently before spraying.  This delightful spray really brings sunshine into your thoughts and emotions. It helps to disinfect the air as well.

TLC Spray

In a 4 oz. spray bottle* of distilled water, add:

12 drops TRUessence TLC Blend

Shake gently before spraying.
I have heard some great success stories with this spray.  It helps combat insomnia when sprayed  on your pillow and around your body at bedtime.  It helped a day care mom to calm herself and her children.  It has been used successfully to help ADHD children in classrooms.  It helps calm workplace stress.  This is an amazing, comforting blend.

Holiday Blessing Spray

In a 4 oz. spray bottle* of distilled water, add:

4 drops TRUessence Balsam Fir, 6 drops TRUessence Orange, and 2 drops TRUessence Cinnamon Bark.

Shake gently before spraying.  This is a rich spray that is not just great at holiday time.  It is very grounding and adds an energy of joy and prosperity all year around.

*Always use glass or PET plastic bottles.  Cobalt blue or amber brown bottles are preferrable to help prolong the freshness of essential oils.

 Managing stress means that we take time for emotional healing, rather than suppressing our emotional fears, loss, and distress.  Essential oils work on stress at all levels, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.  Essential oils provide emotional and spiritual comfort and support the release of painful or negative emotions.  The power of our negative emotions can be transformed into powerful positive energy that moves us forward. Prayer, meditation, and deep breathing all help shift ourselves emotionally. Essential oils, such as bergamot, neroli, and orange, support emotional healing powerfully, yet gently with their unique, complimentary properties.  Use these oils singly, or create your own blends.   

 Bergamot oil is known as “nature’s Prozac.” It is light, gentle oil with many emotional benefits.  It supports the switch from feeling “down” in a natural way.  During times of grief, it helps the heart to stay open and to heal, rather than acting like a raw sore that gets rubbed every day and doesn’t heal.  Bergamot can be used in many ways.  It is safe to use several of these applications together:

• Put a few drops Bergamot on a cotton ball that you carry in a sandwich bag.  Inhale throughout the day.
• Put 4-5 drops in a 1 oz. mister bottle of distilled water and spray around yourself throughout the day.
• Use in a massage oil, either alone, or with other oils, 10 drops to 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil.

  Neroli 10% comes from orange blossoms, another oil for the nervous system which naturally supports the transformation of mental and emotional tension.  It specifically helps to release deep emotional pain which causes a person to lose hope and joy.  This oil is a deeply spiritual, high frequency oil that helps to connect a person to feelings of joy when they have been in a state of hopelessness.  Additionally, Neroli 10% is a rich cosmetic oil with anti-aging properties.  Use in a bath, a mister, and in unscented, non-toxic lotions and gels.

•  For a bath salt, mix 5 drops of Neroli 10% into a ¼ c. dead sea salt.
• For a massage oil, mix 10 drops of Neroli 10% into 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil.
• Neroli 10% is very synergistic with lavender. For a wonderful body wash, mix a couple drops of Neroli 10% with TRUessence Silk Face and Body Wash with Organic Lavender and apply to face and body.  
• Mix a drop of Neroli 10% with TRUessence Balance Gel for a balancing face moisturizer.
• Diffuse 4 drops in an aromatic diffuser.
• Make a personal mister: 4-5 drops in a 1 oz. bottle of distilled water.

 Orange oil, which comes from the peel of the orange, is known as the “joy” oil.  It helps to connect us to our joyful inner child.  Whenever I think about orange, I think about my granddaughter Sarah who is a little ray of sunshine.  She always asks for orange oil when she is not feeling well.  Orange oil can be used in a bath, massage, or diffused.  Be aware that it is photosensitive, so avoid direct sunlight if you have applied orange on the skin.  Citrus oils tend to oxidize faster than other oils, therefore, it is vital that you use a top quality orange oil and keep the bottle tightly closed and out of the light.

 TRUessence E-Motion Blend combines Thyme ct. thymol, Tea Tree, Juniperberry, Roman Chamomile, Bay Laurel, Lemongrass, and Jojoba as a synergistic oil to support personal and emotional empowerment.  E-Motion stands for “energy in motion” and helps transform emotional energy into confidence and positive action.  This blend helps energize you to move forward by clarifying and uplifting the mind rather than descending into negative self-talk.  It also helps to combat feelings of numbness and apathy and supports a strong sense of self and personal boundaries.

•  Diffuse when you wake up to give a “kick start” to your morning.
• Apply a drop on each foot.
• Use in a personal mister: 4-5 drops in a 1 oz. bottle of distilled water.
• Apply a drop to the solar plexus region of the body.

Use therapeutic grade TRUessence Essential Oils for best results.  And don’t forget that Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a powerful self-help tool to support the release and transformation of negative emotions.

To buy TRUessence Essential Oils, click here.

To schedule a FREE introductory guided energy healing session using EFT , email:

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To assist with summer work projects:

 TRUessence Cairo Care Blend-assists structural body memory and helps body to hold alignment when a person goes to the chiropractor.  Apply on shoulders, feet, back.  It sends our electrical energy through the body as we apply it on multiple places.  This oil prepares the body to benefit from other oils and interventions.

 TRUessence Fysical Therapy Blend-is anti-pain, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-hematoma.  Use it in company with Cairo Care. Great for bumps and bruises (much better than Neosporin.)

 For summer sun: 

 Carrot Seed: Has some sunscreen properties and is also being studied as an anti-cancer oil.  Mix with Lavender and carrier oil to decrease harmful effects of the sun.  Gives your skin some sunscreen protection, but is not a sunblock.  Great for after swimming to keep skin from drying out.  Put 20 drops each of TRUessence Lavender and Carrot Seed in 4 oz. bottle of carrier oil, such as TRUessence Message Oil. 

 Lavender: 20 drops of lavender and 1 oz. apple cider vinegar diluted in a 4 oz. bottle with distilled water can be sprayed on a burn.  You may increase the lavender on subsequent days as the burn heals.  You can also use the lavender and apple cider vinegar in a bath to cool a burn.

 Other first aid uses:

 Geranium Oil:  great for cleaning out wounds and stopping bleeding.  To make a first kit, use cotton ball with geranium and apply pressure.  If its an open gash and you have to go to ER, use geranium to stop bleeding and then use Tea Tree  to disinfect. Use a butterfly bandage to close  up the wound until it can be sown together, if needed.  You can mix Tea Tree in a spray bottle (20 drops to 4 oz. distilled water).  These oils do sting slightly at first, but Tea Tree does have analgesic properties.

 Insect repellect: Geranium, Peppermint, and Cedarwood all repel insects.  Put the oils on a cottonball or in a container of water and set on your table.  (Do not leave bottles open.)  You can spray peppermint on ant trails.  Cedarwood is also good for ants.  Put 12 to 20 drops in a 4 oz. mister bottle.  Motor homes attract mice.  Putting cotton balls with Peppermint under the sink where mice might come in and nest can help. 

 Peppermint and Lavender are great for summer headaches.  Make a peppermint halo: Dab peppermint on temples across forehead, behind ears across the back of the neck.  Even severe cases of migraine can be helped if caught at the first sign. 

 Mixing Lavender and Tea Tree is great to help with skin rashes from plants, etc. encountered during summer.  Use with Dead Sea Salt in a bath to relieve rashes too.

The puncture wounds of animal bites and insect bites need to be treated to avoid affection (including mosquitos). Mix up  30 drops Oregano and 30 drops Lavender in 10 mil bottle and fill with carrier oil.  This helps spider bites as well. 

For cooling off from the sun:  Cool off with a glass of cool water with a drop of Peppermint.  Keep a 4 oz. mister bottle of distilled water and 20 drops of Lavender in the fridge and spray it on yourself when you come in from outdoors and are over-heated.  You can use Guardian or Tea Tree (20 drops to 4 oz. distilled water) and spray into stinky tennis shoes. 

You can put First Aid Spray, Sunburn Spray, and other mixtures in small bottles for a First Aid Kit.  Include bandages, gauze strips, and butterfly bandages and put in a container.  Keep it out of the heat—keep out of hot car and keep in cooler.

 These things are great to prevent needing to go to the doctor or as a preparation for when you are heading to the ER to reduce damage and initiate healing.

Final tip:  Don’t forget to take your essential oil Sanitizer Spray with you!  The recipe for this is: 10 drops tea tree, 10 drops Eucalyptus radiata, and 5 drops Peppermint OR 25 drop of TRUessence Guardian Blend in a 4 oz. mister bottle of distilled water.  I adapt this recipe to 1 or 2 oz. mister bottles that I can carry in my purse.  This is so handy for spraying hands before and after eating, public restrooms, and hotel room.

Hope you enjoy these natural and uplifting tips!

You can buy all these oils at a great savings in our Summer Essentials Pack.

Buy TRUessence Essential Oils Here.

~ Peggy

From Jana D:

A friend from work was heading to New York for vacation and was quite nervous to go because of all the flu’s going around…she has to be extremely careful because she is a recent breast cancer survivor and her immune system is down. I told her to please let me fix you a little travel packet of the essential oils to take with you so that you can go in peace. She was very excited to try them.

I created her a hand gel from the Living Fearlessly Kit I purchased and also a lotion from the kit. I made the gel and lotion from the informational packet you e-mailed, they were simple to follow instructions and they work great! I gave her a little of the Defense also to take with her.

She came to see me yesterday after her trip and had brought me a gift of organic syrup in a Statue of Liberty bottle. She said she wanted to thank me because the oils were so amazing. She used the defense on the bottom of her feet like I instructed her and she also used the gel all the time. She stated that her bed in the hotel was making her itch and so she used the lotion before getting into bed and immediately got relief from the lotion and had no more itching. She said she felt so wonderful through her whole trip and that she really loves the essential oils and couldn’t wait to go into my web page to order her own.

This is what the oils are all about…making people feel wonderful without having to use harsh drugs that you buy over the counter. I am truly happy that I could help give her peace on her trip and also to help her to feel wonderful. Thank you so much for all of your info in helping me to know the oils and to be able to help others feel as wonderful as I do.

From Beth:

This morning at 3:00 my 14 year old son, who hadn’t been feeling great all day, woke up coughing and was totally miserable, unable to sleep etc.  I went back through the articles I had printed out and the battle began!

We started diffusing Ravensara, Lemon and Lavender, then applied eucalyptus over the bridge of his nose, Ravensara on his feet, tea tree lick every five minutes, chamomile on his back along with TLC because he was so agitated, then Spice of Life on his feet every 15 minutes. Exchange on his chest with a wet warm towel was also used.  I put a few drops of Lavender on a tissue in his pillow case and within ten minutes, he was fast asleep.  He didn’t even turn over until 8:00 this morning.  When he woke up he was feeling so much better, still some symptoms but much improved.

I couldn’t help but be so thankful that I had all of these wonderful oils in my home.  If I hadn’t read your emails and listened to the weekly calls (I listen to the recorded calls while I’m at my computer and love going back to listen over and over so I don’t miss anything) I wouldn’t have had any idea what to do for him. 

I am so thankful for these precious oils in my family’s lives.  I can’t tell you how empowering it felt to be able to go to my cupboard and find every oil I needed to offer comfort and relief to my son.

Spread the word so everyone knows there is a much better, more effective alternative to health care.

An ABC News Report, September 16, 2005 explained that “essential oils do have a strong effect on viruses and infectious diseases and may offer us all the best chance at prevention and survival” in the event of a flu pandemic such as Avian Flu.  Alexandria Brighton, TRUessence Master Aromatherapist contributed to this news report.  The article continues:

Essential oils can offer an effective and yet safer and gentler alternative to antibiotics. With the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria and new and stronger viruses (H5Nl) which we call “super germs,” health practitioners in many countries have turned to essential oils for treatment of their patients…The complexity of the natural essential oil compounds is what renders their active ingredients safe when used according to aroma therapeutic guidelines and what prevents the super germs from becoming resistant… one of their finest uses may be found in their ability to slow or render inactive pathogens and thus prevent a full blown infectious condition.

Essential Oil Prevention and Treatment Tips Using TRUessence Essential Oils and Essential Oil Blends

(These tips are explained by Peggy McFarland in a 30 minute podcast with Karen Skoog, Founder of FoodFamilyFreedom.com)

To Prevent Flu:

• Wash hands frequently. Avoid using commercial antibacterial soaps that kill the good bacteria along with pathogens.  Make your own handsoap by mixing 20-30 drops of TRUessence  Guardian Blend to an unscented non-antibacterial liquid hand soap.
• Make a disinfectant spray that you can carry with you to spray on doorknobs, shopping carts, toilet seats, as well as use around your home.  TRUessence Guardian (15-20 drops) in a 4 oz. mister of distilled water is a great solution.
• A disinfectant hand lotion can be made from an unscented lotion:  To 4 oz. lotion, add 10 drops Eucalyptus radiata, 10 drops Tea Tree, and 5 drops Peppermint.  Use this in place of waterless, anti-bacterial gels sold in stores.
  Add TRUessence Guardian to washing machines (10 drops)  and dishwaters (5 drops) to prevent spread of pathogens.
• Use TRUessence Defense on adult feet daily and TRUessence Kids Wellness Blend on children’s feet to boost immunity.

At the First Sign of Illness:

• If symptoms start, use the French Intensive Method using TRUessence Defense Blend: Apply 1 drop of Defense to each foot every 15 minutes for an hour; repeat every 30 minutes for another hour; then repeat every hour until bedtime.  For children, use TRUessence Kid’s Wellness Blend and follow the French Intensive Method of disease prevention.
• DIFFUSING is an excellent way to contain and eliminate airborn pathogens, as well as provide therapeutic relief.  At the first indication of the flu, begin diffusing 10 drops Ravensara, 5 drops Lemon, and 5 drops Lavender mixed together in a diffuser.  Diffuse until the oil is gone and repeat 3 to 4 times a day.  Be cautious when diffusing around animals, especially cats, since their bodies metabolize oils differently than humans.  Animals can safety return to the room after the diffusing is finished.

Flu Treatment

• Use TRUessence Exchange Blend in a diffuser or vaporizer at night (15-20 drops oil to 1 quart water) for adults.  Exchance Blend can also be diluted (6-10-drops) in a tablespoon of grapeseed oil and massaged onto the chest.
• Eucalyptus radiate can be added to water and used as a sponge bath to control fever (10-12 drops to a quart jar of room temperature water.  Be sure to shake well.  Do not let the person get chilled.
• If an adult does not have a history of liver problems, you can use TRUessence Spice of Life internally for an antibiotic effect.  Fill the bottom of a 00 size capsule with olive oil, then put 2 drops Spice of Life into the small end of the capsule.  Close capsule and ingest.  Take this 2-3 times a day for 7 days.  Again, this is not recommended unless you are using a therapeutic grade of oils.  Safety guidelines:  Internal use of oils is not recommended for pregnant women or small children.  Be careful to avoid contact with TRUessence Spice of Life oil with mucous membranes.
• For children 3 years and older, use 1 drop Tea Tree, 1 drop of Ravensara and 1 drop Eucalyptus radiate in 1 teaspoon of olive oil.  Put this mixture in a dropper bottle.  Add one drop of the mixture to a tablespoon of applesauce and give to the child 3 times a day.  For children under 3, do not give essential oils internally—apply a drop of the mixture on the soles of the child’s feet.
• Don’t forget to address the emotional symptoms of pandemic and other epidemic situations.  Support mood by diffusing TRUessence TLC Blend or by applying TLC Blend (1-2 drops) on a tissue and slip it inside the pillow case of someone who is feeling ill.

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3 drops tea tree

3 drops lavender

2 drops cypress

1 drop peppermint (optional)

3 drops eucalyptus

2 drop lemon

2 drops rosemary

For adults: Mix with 1 oz. (2 T.) carrier oil.
For children ages 8 to 12: Mix with  2 oz. (1/4 c.) carrier oil
For children ages 3 to 8: Mix 10 drops of the Allergy /Cold remedy with 2 oz. carrier oil.
For children birth to age 2: Mix 5 drops of the Allergy/Cold remedy with 2 oz. carrier oil.
For elderly or individuals with fragile health, use child dosage recommendations.

This can be massaged on the chest (front and back), across the bridge of the nose, back of neck, and around the ears.  Use as often as needed to relieve congestion and enhance the functioning of the immune system. 

You can also diffuse a few drops of the Allergy/Cold Remedy to relieve congestion.

Safety precautions:  Peppermint is not recommended for use  with children under 30 months.  Please keep all oils out of the reach of children.  Be sure to dilute this remedy for children as recommended. DO NOT apply it near the eyes. Avoid diffusing oils near pets, especially cats.

Allergies are good indicators that our bodies need detoxification.  We have found this cleanse to be invaluable during allergy season. Boost the effectiveness of the Allergy/Cold Remedy by using it with the Liver Cleanse:

Adult Liver Cleanse: 1 drop peppermint oil, 1 drop lemon oil, 1 T. lemon juice in 8 oz. glass of water–Stir and drink each morning.

Gentle Liver Cleanse: Blend 10 drops peppermint and 10 drop lemon in a 10 mil. bottle.  Shake well.  Use 1 drop of this blend in an 8 oz. glass of water each morning.

Safety note:  Liver cleanse is not recommended for individuals with high blood pressure or those who take Coumadin.  Be sure to consult your physician before making any changes to your health routine.

We advocate only TRUessence essentil oils for internal use and cannot recommend satisfactory results with any other brand.

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Disclaimer:  This information is intended for informational purposes only and not been evaluated by the FDA, AMA, USDA, or any US government agency. The products and information provided are not a substitute for proper medical care and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician before making any changes to your healthcare regimen, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or being treated for an existing healthcare condition. Neither Forever Green nor its distributors are responsible for the consumer’s choice of use; the consumer is fully responsible for the choices they make to support their body’s natural healing abilities

Mix 12 drops each of fennel, orange, cypress, lemongrass with 4 oz. carrier oil (such as grapeseed oil).

You may personalize this blend by adding geranium, or coriander which are other emotionally supportive oils with estrogenic properties.  Geranium and cypress are both good for adrenal support. A rule of thumb for a massage oil is to have no more than 10 drops essential oils for each tablespoon of carrier oil.  So if you add additional oils, I recommend adding morecarrier oil.  I use TRUessence oils only and can’t promise you will get the same results with other brands.

Safety precautions:  Be aware that fennel is not recommended for use by pregnant women or individuals with seizure disorders.  Women who have breast cancer are also not advised to use oils with estrogenic properties.  Please keep essential oils out of the reach of children.

Remember to think positive, grateful thoughts about your body as you apply  this blend!  Enjoy!

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TRUessence Defense Blend is a first line of defense oil that can be used at the first sign of symptoms or as a preventative during cold and flu season.  TRUessence Defense Blend is made from the highest medicinal grade of cinnamon bark, thyme ct linalool, peppermint, palmarosa, clove bud, oregano, eucalyptus radiata, tea tree, and ravensara.

At the first sign illness:  Put 2 drops of Defense Blend on each foot.  Repeat several times a day.  You may also make a soothing tea:  Mix 1 drop Defense Blend with a teaspoon of honey and stir into very warm (not hot) water.

To boost immunity during cold and flu season:  Put 2 drops of Defense Blend on the bottom of each foot every day.

For children:  Use TRUessence Kids Wellness Blend in place of TRUessence Defense Blend.

For babies: Mix 1 drop Eucalyptus radiata, 1 drop Tea Tree, and 1 drop Ravensara with 1 t. olive oil.  Put this mixture in a dropper bottle.  Then put 1 drop of the bottom of each foot.  This remedy comes from Alexandria Brighton, Master Aromatherapist.  She advises that this preparation can be applied 3 times a day.

Safety precautions: Use Eucalyptus radiata with babies and children rather than other eucalyptus globulus.  Eucalyptus radiata is an effective, but very mild form of eucalyptus.

TRUessence Essential Oils

 Alexandria Brighton, the TRUessence  trainer and formulator,  is not only a Master Aromatherapist with over 25 years of experience, she is a gifted teacher whose training develops innate gifts of intuition and healing at the same time she teaches the chemical properties and uses of each oil.  TRUessence provides world class instruction in the French Method of Aromatherapy. 

Each week, TRUessence has training calls with Alexandria Brighton.  To receive a free audio link of these weekly training calls, simply send an email to get on our mailing list.  Each training session lasts around 40 minutes and is packed full of practical and enlightening essential oil tips for massage therapists, energy workers and for people who want more self-reliance.

 For a schedule of upcoming TRUessence training workshops, or to register online, click here.

Interested in having an essential oil workshop in your area?

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