"Look to the perfumes of flowers for peace of mind and joy of life."Massage stimulates circulation, soothes the nerves, and makes us feel better all over. And an herbal massage oil just makes a good thing better! As a base, use two ounces of almond oil, with 2-3 drops of wheat germ oil to preserve the freshness. To this, add 15-30 drops of essential oil. Here are some favorite herbal oils and the psychological effects that have been associated with them:
--Wang Wei, Eighth Century Chinese philosopher
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