Friday, September 23, 2011

Did you know ANISE HERB can hide the human scent to animals???


ANISE, ANISE, ANISE

Anise oils, soap and lotions have been used for centuries by avid Outdoors Sportsman, Fishermen and Hunters. The herb is well known for masking the human scent hiding the human presence to wildlife to create and assist in a bountiful hunt! This herb is also known to be especially effective for attracting fish and deer.

I post this every year just before hunting season starts.  I want to make sure and say that I DO NOT support hunting for sport!  We at Vital Earth Traditions believe in ONLY hunting for dinner. 

Anise Medicinal Information
Essential Oil Info.

Botanical: Anise, Pimpinella anisum (Star Anise, Illicium verum)

Common Names: Anise, Aniseed, Hua-Hsian, Sweet Cumin

Common Method of Distillation for Essential Oil: Steam Distilled

Aromatic Description: Has a very sweet, rich aroma that strongly smells like licorice.

Color: Clear in color

Aroma Strength: Medium

Perfumery Note: Top Note

Consistency: Thin texture

Parts of Plant Used: Seeds & Distilled Essential Oil From Plant

Habitat: Anise is native to Egypt, Crete, Greece and Asia Minor.

Traditionally Used For: Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Heartburn, Digestive Problems, Flatulence, Bloating, Colic, Nausea, Menstrual Cycle Relief, Menstrual Pain, Whooping Cough, Impotence, Scabies, Lice, Toothache Pain, Milk Production for Nursing Mothers, Flu, Muscle Aches and Rheumatism. It’s also used for culinary purposed and in liquors.

Medicinal Properties: Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Epileptic, Anti-Convulsent, Anti-Hysteric, Anti-Rheumatic, Anti-Septic, Anti-Spasmodic, Aperient, Carminativ, Cordial, Decongestant, Digestive, Expectorant, Insecticide, Stimulant, Tonic and Vermifuge.

At Vital Earth Traditions you can find our lovely "Anise Sportsman's Bundle" !

http://shop.VitalEarthTraditions.com & the exact page for this product is....
http://shop.vitalearthtraditions.com/Anise-Sportsmans-Bundle-00220.htm  THIS IS CURRENTLY ON SALE UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER, 2011 AT 20% OFF.

Our “Hunters Bundle” will assist you in hiding what animals consider a nasty human smell in the wild.


Bundle Includes:

8 oz Anise Lotion

8 oz Anise Liquid Soap

3.5 oz. Anise Bar of Soap

0.15 oz. Anise Lip Balm

1.7 oz. Anise Zinc Deodorant

8 oz. Anise Herbal Aromatic Mist, This product can also be used in the rinse cycle when washing your hunting clothes! Just Sayin’ Boy’s!

Price: $48.99


Enjoy! Thank you for visiting and have a gorgeous day!

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Kelly Lynch Ring, Proprietress
Vital Earth Traditions llc
http://www.vitalearthtraditions.com/


Thursday, September 1, 2011

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Introducing the NEW "Sweet Cream Shea Butter"!



spacer (1K)This deeply rich cream will moisturize your skin while leaving a gorgeous golden luster from our golden mineral mica.  It's lovely Sweet Cream Aroma with a base note of Vanilla Bean will leave you smelling like a delicious treat. The nutrient rich shea butter and oils will deliver vital nourishment to promote healthy happy skin.




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It's Christmas in July!

Our July Sale at Vital Earth Traditions llc. 40% Off Your Order Placed In The Month Of July!
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*Watch for our NEW Vanilla Bean Soy Massage Candles in the month of August and the introduction of our Sensual Jasmine Products at Vital Earth Traditions!*




Friday, July 15, 2011

COOL AS A CUCUMBER!


Great ways to use cucumber to help you cool down in the summer heat!

Cucumber is a refreshing low calorie treat, fabulous for the skin and can be utilized in many delicious ways! It may be used in beverages and food products. It makes a lovely addition to any skin care product and sliced cucumbers are a great anti-puffy treat for the eyes. They are a great diet tool for filling the belly with a very low calorie intake, approximately 18 calories for every 10 slices of cucumber!!!

Cucumbers are low in saturated fat, calories, sodium and in cholesterol. They are a good source for Fiber, Folate, Copper, Potassium, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Thiamin, Vitamins A, B6, C and K.


In skin care cucumbers cooling qualities are historically said to reduce swelling and the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. Cucumbers contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid which are both reported to help soothe skin irritations while reducing swelling. These ingredients are also known to prevent water retention (why they would work for puffy eyes).

Some of our favorite cucumber uses are cucumber water, cucumber rosemary water and cucumber salad. Here are some of our prized, well used recipes!

Cucumber Water & Cucumber Rosemary Water ~ All you need is a pitcher, fresh cucumbers, fresh rosemary if your making cucumber rosemary water, purified water and ice cubes. Cut one full cucumber into slices, we leave a bit of peel on the cucumbers but you don’t have too. Put the cucumber in the pitcher and 2 small sprigs of rosemary if you are using rosemary, add about 2 cups of ice, pour water over the mix and refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving. This makes a fantastic beverage to serve with most any meal, its cooling and refreshing to the body and soul on any hot humid day!

Cucumber Salad – This recipe is from
http://www.cooks.com/ . http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1743,157180-250205,00.html

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL

3 med. cucumbers, sliced

1 med. sweet onion, thinly sliced

1 tbsp. sugar

1 c. sour cream

1/2 c. white wine vinegar

5 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped

1/2 tsp. salt

Dash pepper

In a bowl make alternating layers of cucumbers and sliced onion, sprinkling with chopped dill. Combine sour cream, sugar, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over cucumbers. Let chill at least 4 hours.
Then Enjoy!


I wish you cool and joyful summer days!
Cheers, Kelly Lynch Ring & The Ringletts