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I figured my house can use a little freshening up.I always knew that different scents had different uses or functions, so to speak. Some scents purify, some heal, some invigorate and some relax. I figured I could use some purifying since I had not been home for several hours and one of my dogs greeted me by running directly to her bed. This is usually a sure signal that she did something in my house that she knows she should not have done. This time I admit it was my fault for having been gone for 3 hours.The herbs I chose for blending are:Eucalyptus: Improves breathing and oxygenation, it originate typically from Tasmania. People should avoid Eucalyptus they are epileptic. It is wonderful if you have a cold as it promotes mucus discharge, however it can be too drying if used too often when not sick. It helps lessen a cough associated with a cold. It is a natural anti-septic and a diuretic. It can even help if you suffer from hemorroids! Read the rest of this entry »