Broomsticks

Broomsticks on Newland Avenue, Hull, are now selling my Propolis Tincture and Lip Balms. If you're in the area pop in and have a look. They're jolly nice people and support Retired Greyhound Trust.

Broomsticks on Newland Avenue, Hull

They sell a massive variety of herbs, resins, essential oils, fragrance oils, incenses and ayurvedic medicines so I figured as Propolis falls within ayuverdic and folk medicine (as well as modern dentistry) it would fit nicely with their current lines. Other things on sale include candles, melts, artwork, figurines and huge range wiccan related items like tumblestones, spheres, pendulums, herb harvesting tools, books on related subjects and clothing from Spiral. As well as being a shop they also offer a range of therapies including more massages than you can shake a stick at, Aromatherapy, Reiki, EFT and Reflexology. They also had a few customers asking  about lip balm so I dropped off some of that too :)

They have a Facebook page here www.facebook.com/broomsticks.biz

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As I've mentioned Essential Oils this seems a good place to do a quick rundown of some Essential Oils commonly used in beekeeping. They're either mixed with syrup (although they don't dissolve too well on their own -I gather lecithin can help) or added to grease patties. Some are evidence based, some anecdotal and some probably experimental so do a little research before adding any to your hives..

Some Essential Oils used in Beekeeping

Essential Oil	Used for
Geranium	Used as a lure to attract swarms
Lemongrass	Used as a lure to attract swarms
Peppermint	Mask pheromones when combining colonies
Spearmint	General health, Control Mites
Tea Tree	Control Mites
Thyme	Control Mites, Treat Nosema
Vetiver	Treat Nosema
Wintergreen	Control mites