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Hester AbaFebruary 6, 2018

Hester AbaFebruary 6, 2018

Hester AbaFebruary 6, 2018

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The smell of books, old books in particular always gives me a feeling of hope. I remember that smell from when I was young, walking into a library, a bookshop or some kind of archive always had this air of expectancy, like anything was possible, you could travel anywhere in that room. Today we took the kids to one of the many wonderful libraries here in Singapore. It’s so beautiful to see their excitement around all the books and even more exciting as my eldest begins her journey to read. *
Because books are made of paper and essentially wood, they slowly decompose and in this process volitale compounds are released giving them their unique aroma. It’s been discribed as woody, earthy, musky, almond, vanilla, or even coffee like.
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Curators in historic libraries have said ‘the scent is the first important reaction between the visitor and the space’. Scientists and researchers have even tried to recreate the ‘old book aroma’. Using odors to help recreate history in museums is still in its infancy but can be a powerful tool to interact with the past.
#olfactoryencounters #olfactory #odormemory #aromatherapy #library #read #booksmell #kidsreading
#useyournose #knowyournose

Finding time for art, city greenery, space for all the family on this moody humid rainy day. I love these rainy days in the tropics, the whole energy of the place changes. And I love this installation, the kids enjoyed and so can mama and daddy. .
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FUN FACT: did you know there is a word for the wonderful musky earthy smell you get after it rains? “Petrichor” it comes from the Greek words “stone” (stones that form the earth) and “ethereal essence”. What a great word! Happy Eid to those celebrating.
#singapore #singaporenationalgallery #citygreen #cityspace #tropicalrain #publicholiday #plantmedicine #bambooart #rirkrittiravanija #petrichor

Back home in the tropics. Never tire of this beautiful green giant lushness I am surrounded by. Seek out some green if you need to replenish your energy. #singapore #tropics #plantmedicine #cityplants #citygreen #birdofparadise

Sweet fennel (foeniculum vulgare dulce) .
Kids back at school, almost back to school? Time to focus on ACTION-ing your own projects and dreams? Looking for a new essential oil to play around with? You could try Sweet Fennel, probably either love it or hate it? Its strong sweet anise like aroma is not everyone’s taste
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Energetically, many believe seed oils are useful for helping to manifest your dreams and ideas. For a potent blend, mix with another seed oil like, carrot, Juniperberry, coriander, cardamom or black pepper.
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So if you need to kick start your own projects and inject some get up and go into them, you could try blending fennel and inhaling each morning for some extra zest. It blends well with citrus oils like lemon and orange. Also with other culinary herbs: basil, rosemary, lavender, ginger, chamomile and black pepper. It can also be used with tree oils or even cinnamon & nutmeg for a rich blend. .
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Traditionally Fennel has been used since ancient Egypt, the Greeks, Romans and Indians all used it was even used in Anglo Saxon cooking. It has long been valued for its action on the digestion system, relieving gas, settling the stomach and possibly nausea. It is also used as secondary respiratory oil and due to its stimulating properties can be used in a lymphatic massage to get combat cellulite and water retention. .
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Safety: It is not to be used in pregnant or nursing women and on children under 5. Due to its (E)-anethole content and other constituents, which have been shown as teratogenic. It can cause acute toxicity when ingested. Oxidation of the oil can further increase toxicity and dermal irritation. Not to be used with estrogen dependent cancers, or endometriosis. Use at a dilution of 1% for dermal app.
#fennel #fennelseeds #essentialoils #essentialoilmama #england #countryside #manifestation #action #dreams #aromatherapy #culinaryherbs

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