Herbal Votive Candles

The relaxing scent of lavender, the uplifting scent of mint and the refreshing scent of eucalyptus are only a few of the wonderful fragrances of herbal votive candles.

Using scents to alter a person’s behavior or mood is not a new concept. People have been using various forms of aromatherapy for more then 5,000 years. Over the past several decades, the popularity of herbal scented candles has continued to grow as more people become aware of the many benefits of aromatherapy. Simply by inhaling the scents released by the burning wax of an herbal candle with calming and relaxing qualities, your mind is soothed, stress is relieved and you feel relaxed.

With their increased popularity, more companies have expanded their candle line to include herbal blends. Several examples of herbal candle blends include:

• Lavender, ylang ylang and rosemary
• Mint and eucalyptus
• Sage and lemon grass
• Chamomile, orange blossom and vanilla

Votive candles are an excellent choice for scented candles. They are small and compact, measuring approximately 2 ½ inches tall and 1 ½ inches in diameter. They are made to be burned in a votive candle holder. Many people consider these candles harder to knock over than taller pillar or tapered candles, making them a safer choice.

Herbal scented votive candles can be used in any room of the house. The following are a few examples:

• Burn lavender scented votive candles in the bedroom while getting ready for bed. It will make you feel calm and relaxed, making it easier to fall asleep.
• Light a natural orange clove candle when you have work to do. This lovely herbal scent will lift your spirits, making you feel more balanced as it stimulates your brain.
• When you are in the mood for romance, burn a naturally scented patchouli candle. This scent acts as an aphrodisiac. At the same time, it makes you feel revived, calm and soothed

In addition to aromatherapy use, votive candles in herbal scents are also perfect for ritual use, energy work and meditation sessions.

The Internet offers many sources from which to choose your herbal votive candles. For example:

• Allegheny Candles
• Peaceful Mind
• Aroma Products
• Spring House Candles

For performing candle magic, such as candle healing spells or spells to bring back a lost love, herbal votives that have been charged with energy are offered at these websites:

• Raven Grove Charms
• Lady Hawk’s Treasures
• Venus Illuminated

• Never burn a candle while you are sleeping or leave any candle unattended.
• Never allow a votive candle, or any type of candle, to burn away completely. When a candle burns properly and completely, there should be a small layer of wax remaining at the bottom of the votive candle holder. Allowing the candle to burn away completely can cause the glass candle holder to break, and a fire may result.
• For the best results and longest candle burning time, always burn a votive candle in a glass candle holder made specifically for votive candles. It is important that the holder provides a tight fit for the candle. If the holder is too large for the candle, the wick is unable to draw the melted wax properly.
• Depending on the company that manufactures a votive candle, its burning time is generally between eight to 20 hours.

Herbal votive candles are more then simple candles. They provide benefits to the spirit and the mind. With the vast array of pure and blended herbal scents available, you are sure to find many to enjoy as you benefit from their natural healing properties.

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