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When you see daisies, does it make you smile? Can sniffing a marigold calm you down? Do you like to drink chamomile tea before bed to help you sleep? Several plants of the Asteraceae family have shown research demonstrating the ability to improve mood and cognitive health. Their aromas have shown to reduce anxiety in multiple human studies.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Pour 8 ounces of hot water over flowers and steep for 5-10 minutes. Do not over steep, as flavor can become bitter. Strain, add honey, and drink to relax.
Note: Fresh flowers can also be used, add twice the amount of water: 16 ounces. Choose flowers that have been grown organically, without pesticides, or near a roadway. Gently rinse the flowers before use.
Ingredients:
Instructions: Add the Essential oil drops to the diffuser with water; great for relaxation and sleep.
*Arnica and Echinacea, also of the Asteraceae family, were excluded from the list because they are listed on United Plant Savers “Species at Risk” list at: http://www.unitedplantsavers.org/species-at-risk
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By: Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, RA, LMT, RYT
2/7/2018