Essential Oil Market Update and Radiation Suggestions

Here we are again and its a new year and nature is taking a toll on us with a vengeance. Earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, snow, hurricanes, winter freeze, tornadoes, droughts, and now radiation.  It would seem Mother Earth is trying to kick us kids out of its home. All these devastating catastrophes are effecting crops worldwide. Orange and Grapefruit crops appear to be down due to winter freezing temps in the US. Dry weather in Argentina is effecting Lemon production. China is still under producing Geranium, Eucalyptus, and Citronella and can't meet current demands. Bulgarian Lavender is for the third year in a row coming up short with current yields down 60% from previous years. Extreme wet weather in the Pacific Northwest is effecting Peppermint yields. Cinnamon is coming up short due to wet weather in Sri Lanka. Cardamom is still at a high price and appears to be remaining flat. Coriander has also stabilized but at a slighter higher price. The rains in Indonesia have forced harvesting to be halted resulting in higher prices. These are just to name a few oils that we see changing but in general we are viewing up tick in prices across the board on all essential oils. 
Now for another subject: Radiation. Our hearts go out to our friends in Japan and all their families during this very difficult time. We are getting a lot of calls about what essential oils are good for protection again radiation. We recommend several oils: Tea Tree or Niaouli (both are in Melaleuca family), Cypress and Myrtle.  Tea Tree and/or Niaouli are good on the skin to protect against radiation damage. Cypress helps with white blood cell production and repair. Myrtle boosts thyroid function which can help absorb more Potassium Iodide which assists in protection against absorption of radioactive isotopes of iodine. Hopefully , you will never need to use these oils for this issue but we wanted to communicate to everyone just in case. Until we post again, take care.