Valentine's Day

I'm thinking pink today ... Pink Peppercorn, that is. I've chosen one new oil to honor this day of pink and red roses, hearts and valentines. Thanks to the knowledgeable Marge Clark at Nature's Gift, I now am enamored with this fruity spice. It's akin to how one friend described me — "sweet with a little kick in her personality." Pink Peppercorn, or Schinus terebinthifolius raddi, is an essential oil distilled from the berries of the plant and is an excellent anti-bacterial (perfect to add to your massage blends or environmental mists during this scary flu season). One study has it being used to combat MRSA! I've added a few drops to my morning diffuser and will enjoy its stimulating, uplifting scent to take me through Hump Day.