Improving Your Herb Know How 114

Everlasting Gardener’s
Improving Your Herb Know-How

Publisher: Joanie Lapic Volume Number 1 Issue Number 14 Date: December 15, 2008

“Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth
. . . And to . . . Everything that has the breath of life in it I give
every green plant for food.’” Gen.1: 29,30

If you have questions about any information in these articles, or if you
need any supplies or products, please contact
Joanie Lapic, Everlasting Gardener
Phone -- 724-846-4787
e-mail -- joanie@everlastinggardener.com
Following this link to my website may also get you what you are looking for:
http://www.everlastinggardener.net

IN THIS ISSUE:

~ December Drawing
~ Upcoming Workshops and Class
~ Herbal Highlight - Myrrh
~ Herbal Advent Wreath
~ Pocket Therapy
~ Christmas Blessing

December/Christmas DRAWING

You could win a $25.00 Gift Certificate -
Purchase a gift certificate from Joanie Lapic’s Everlasting Gardener.
People who might appreciate Joanie’s products and/or services:
your family members, friends, co-workers, child’s teacher, mailman, delivery person, etc.
Joanie’s services include Health Profiles, Iridology readings, Foot Reflexology and Aromatherapy sessions.
Her Products include an array of useful, healthful Aromatherapy essential oils, herb teas, Lavender products,
effective Healing Salve, Precious Spice Potpourri (containing Lavender, Cedar tips, Rosebuds,
real Frankincense and Myrrh tears), Nature’s Sunshine herbs and supplements, etc.

Please check this page on her website for products and ‘how to‘ order:

How you enter this Drawing . . . . .
Buy one $25.00 Gift Certificate, and you are entered once.
You may enter multiple times, by purchasing more Gift Certificates.
Every time you purchase a $25.00 Gift Certificate, you get another chance to win.
This Christmas Drawing ends 10:00 am, December 24, at which time the winner’s name
will be drawn. They will be notified no later than 11:00 am Dec. 24, 2008, so that the
winner may obtain his/her prize Gift Certificate before Christmas.

Foot Reflexology Workshop

At Dr. Richard Visone’s Holistic Healing
Wednesday, January 21 and Saturday, January 24, 2009

Please note that these dates are changes from those announced in Joanie’s
December 1, ’08, newsletter.

376 Main St., Wampum, PA 16157
Wed. class is at 6:30. Sat. class is a repeat, at 11:00 am.
Approx. class duration: about 2 hours
The fee is $25.00 per person, half of which ($12.50) must be left with
Dr. Visone’s Secretary, Chasidee, or sent to Joanie Lapic,
888 Tulip Dr., New Brighton, PA 15066

Each attendee will . . . .
1. receive printed information and a chart
2. learn the theory and basic techniques of Foot Reflexology
3. practice Foot Reflexology
4. briefly explore Aromatherapy, which compliments Reflexology perfectly.
Included will be therapeutic lotions for use during class.

So that Joanie can have your class materials ready for you, she must
have your deposit of $12.50 in her mailbox (or at Dr. Visone’s ‘front desk‘)
by Monday, January 19, 2009.

Aromatherapy for Health and Happiness

Friday, January 30, 2009
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
At Succop Conservancy’s Heritage School, Butler County
$75.00 for the day, lunch included.

For sign-up information, please visit:
http://www.heritagefolkschool.org/course-schedules.asp

Aromatherapy Workshop

Wednesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 18, 2009
At Dr. Richard Visone’s Holistic Healing
376 Main St., Wampum, PA 16157

Wed. classes are at 6:30 p.m. --- They are the same class, just on different dates.
Fee - $35.00 per person Class length - about 2 hours
Each class participant will . . . .
1. Learn how Aromatherapy works, and sample and identify many essential oils
2. Study Methods of application, dilutions and carrier oils, and basics of the complimentary bodywork therapy, Reflexology
3. Receive recipes for many therapies (including Skin Care), and the “Basic Care Kit”
4. Receive printed material and make & take an Aromatherapy project
5. Receive discounts on essential oils

To reserve your place at the Aromatherapy Workshop,
your deposit of $17.50 must be left with Dr. Visone’s Secretary, Chasidee,
or received in Joanie Lapic‘s mailbox, 888 Tulip Dr., New Brighton, PA 15066
by Monday, February 9, 2009
Any question at all, please call or e-mail Joanie
Checks should be made out to: Joanie Lapic
You must receive CONFIRMATION from Joanie before the class starts, so be sure to give your
contact information. If you don’t have confirmation by the day before class, you must call Joanie.
You can sign up for classes, or see a list of past and future classes by visiting her website

Act 48 Continuing Professional Education Courses --

Joanie is offering classes for educators, for their Act 48 credits.
Each of Joanie’s courses gives ONE Credit.

The following two courses are held at the Midwestern Intermediate offices,
in Grove City, PA

Nature’s Medicine: Herbs and the Curriculum II
There is no prerequisite for this course
Dates/Times: Saturdays, February 14 & 21 / 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.

Healing Plants: Herbs and the Curriculum III
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Dates/Times: Saturdays, February 28 and March 7 / 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m

Please use the following information to sign up for these 2 courses through the Midwestern Intermediate Unit.
To obtain registration forms and info, please contact:
MIU IV Continuing Education Department
724-458-6700 x 209, for Gail Myers, Program Secretary
gail_myers@miu4.k12.pa.us
OR x 238, for Lorinda Hess, Program Director
lorinda_hess@miu4.k12.pa.us

HERBAL HIGHLIGHT
MYRRH
Commiphora myrrha
Myrrh is a gummy resin which exudes from the bark of a shrub found in North Africa, Arabia and Abyssinia.
It was used exclusively by the ancient Egyptians and Hebrews for incense, cosmetics, perfume, medicine
and especially for embalming. It was considered a rare treasure and therefore an apt gift for the Baby Jesus.
Myrrh has many modern-day uses, both medicinal and commercial.
Aromatherapeutic uses include treating wounds, mouth ulcers, dermatitis, bacterial infections, bronchitis,
diarrhea and fungal infections. Myrrh forms a very valuable modern ingredient in perfumes.
It is antiviral, hormone like, moderates the thyroid, an aphrodisiac and anti-inflammatory. Myrrh is a
powerful scent used in spiritual work and to excite the upper chakras.

Information from Ruth Chambers, Valerie Ann Worwood’s “Essential Oils and Aromatherapy” and
Jeanne Rose’s “375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols”.

The Herbal Advent Wreath

The following is an excerpt from an article that Andrea Cain, a new subscriber to Joanie’s newsletter, gave to her.
The herbal Advent Wreath includes the following herbs, listed with their significance:
* Artemisia ‘Silver King’: also known as wormwood, signifies bitterness of Christ’s suffering on earth.
* Bedstraw: was used as stuffing for mattresses, signifies the ’straw’ used in the manger bed for our Lord.
* Costmary: fragrant ‘Bible leaf’, kept in the pages of people’s Bibles to help them stay alert during long services in days gone by.
* Evergreens: Life Eternal
* Hibiscus - This plant is also called Rose of Sharon - one of Jesus’ names
* Horehound: Bitter in taste, but brings healing
* Lavender: Essential oil for fragrance, cleansing and healing
* Lemon Balm: Fragrant leaves
* Mint: The aromatic oils are for fragrance and healing
* Pennyroyal: A traditional Christmas herb; it has a clean, fresh minty odor and is known for its healing properties.
* Rosemary: for Remembrance, to keep in mind His sacrifice and salvation for us.
* Rue Pods: Bitter herb, signifies bitterness of Christ’s suffering for our sakes.
* Rose Hips: Symbolizes the crown that Jesus would wear.
* Sage: for wisdom
* Sweet Woodruff: fragrance is that of hay (the manger, Jesus’ first bed)
* Tansy: golden yellow flowers are a reminder of the gold given by the three Kings
* Thyme: for medicinal purposes and for fragrance.

Pocket Therapy

Joanie is pleased to announce her new Aromatherapy products ~

~ Easy to Apply
~ Handy to Carry
~ Concentrated Therapy
BREATHE FREE - Relieves congestion and pain in sinuses, lungs, bronchials.
       Rub on sinuses, nostrils, throat, chest, bottoms of feet - for better breathing.
TRANQUIL - Helps relieve headaches, stress, anxiety, depression. Rub on temples,
       back of neck, wrists, nostrils - for feeling peaceful and ‘in control‘.
JOINT RESTORE - Eases pain & tension of joints and muscles, meant for arthritis,
       flu, over exertion. Rub where needed anywhere on the body.
TRYING TO REMEMBER - Designed to enhance brain function, memory and alertness.
       A favorite with students, teachers, office personnel and seniors.
       Applied on the temples, wrists, back of the neck.
One-half ounce tins, full of all-natural salve, infused with concentrated essential oils and herbs.
They’re easy to take anywhere, ready to deliver effective therapy whenever needed.
Watch for Joanie’s NEW Pocket Therapies for OTHER HEALTH CONCERNS.

You can find the ingredients of these Pocket Therapy products,
and how to order them, on Joanie’s website

CHRISTMAS BLESSING
“When the right time came, the time God decided on, He sent His Son . . . ”
(Gal. 4:4)

May His love and presence fill you to overflowing
and bring you a most joyous Christmas.

M E R R Y

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