| p>CORIANDER ( Coriandrum sativum ) | | | | Add salt during the last 10 minutes of cooking. |
| An appetite stimulant Coriander essential oil stimulates | | | | At the end of the cooking cycle, with heat turned off, |
| the digestive juices, relieves gas, and may help relieve | | | | add organic essential oils of black pepper, coriander |
| indigestion. Its gentle tonic action makes Coriander oil | | | | and sweet basil to taste. If you did not use a ham |
| useful for supporting blood sugar balance blend with | | | | hock for fat stock you will need to blend your oils in 1/8 |
| Bitter Fennel to enhance this effect. | | | | tsp of olive oil before adding them to your black eyed |
| ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPE: The Southern tradition of | | | | peas. |
| eating Black Eyed Peas on New Year's Day to attract | | | | The peas will keep in their cooking broth for about 3 |
| wealth and prosperity in the coming year continues | | | | hours at room temperature. Then stored in an airtight |
| with this delicious recipe made with pure essential oils. | | | | container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Serve |
| Ingredients: | | | | black-eyed peas hot, along with their broth, in individual |
| 1 pound fresh shelled black-eyed peas, or 1-pound (2 1 | | | | bowls. If desired, shred the ham hock meat and serve |
| 2 cups) dried black-eyed peas | | | | with the peas. |
| 2-4 drops organic black pepper pure essential oil | | | | CAUTION: Due to its gently stimulating properties avoid |
| 2 drops organic coriander pure essential oil | | | | Coriander essential oil during first 3 months of |
| 2 drops organic sweet basil pure essential oil | | | | pregnancy. |
| 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered | | | | PLEASE NOTE: There are many cheap, synthetic |
| 1 stalk celery, chopped | | | | copies of aromatic oils, but these are not |
| 1 ham hock (optional) | | | | recommended for therapeutic use. For best results |
| 1 small bunch curly or flat-leaf parsley | | | | purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. |
| Celtic or coarse Salt to taste | | | | Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have |
| DIRECTIONS: | | | | been tested and are pesticide free. |
| Rinse your fresh or dried black-eyed peas in cool | | | | Aromatherapy is a gentle and noninvasive |
| water. Put into a large pot and cover with water, about | | | | complementary health care system used for balancing |
| 2 inches of water showing above peas. Add the onion, | | | | and synchronizing your body, mind, spirit and emotions |
| ham hock (optional), parsley (including stems). Cover, | | | | to enhance your health. Properly administered essential |
| and bring to a slow simmer, below the boiling point | | | | oils are a natural, safe and effective way to enhance |
| over medium-high heat. Allow to cook until the peas | | | | your health and well-being and may produce satisfying |
| are tender, about 45 minutes for dried peas (though | | | | results where other methods have failed. Please |
| cooking time will vary). Do not stir the peas while they | | | | consult with your physician regarding serious health |
| are cooking because they can break down too much. | | | | concerns and do not attempt to self diagnose. |