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Intern– Stacie Staats
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Portland State University
Winter 2016 Internship
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Pg. 3-5
Materials
Pgs. 6-7
Play Dough Recipe
Pgs. 6-7
Play Dough Making
Pgs. 8-9
Rosemary
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Scientific Name: Rosemarinus officinalis
Parts Used: leaves and stems
Principal Known Constituents:
essential oil: pinene, camphene, cineol, borneols
(15%), camphors, resin, a bitter principle, saponin.
Properties: External use
-Cicatrising (healing wounds, burns and scars)
-Parasiticide
-Reduces tension, stress and fatigue
-Healthy digestion (rub topically on feet or stomach)
Lavender (Lavandin)
Pg. 10
-Improve memory
Facts:
Rosemary
Pg. 11
Resources
Backcover
Where it grows: Rosemary originated from the
Mediterranean region, but can be found worldwide.
Identifying Rosemary: The plant reaches about 1.5-3
meters in height. Its bushy stems and downy young shoots
are covered with about 1 inch long, narrow, needle-like
aromatic leaves; dark green above and grayish
underneath. The plant bears short racemes of small seablue flowers appearing in early summer. The scent of
Rosemary can have a camphoraceous and herbaceous
odor.
When and how to harvest: Available to harvest year
round, can use stem and leaves for distillation. All depends
on what you need.
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Lavender (Lavandin)
Introduction
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Scientific Name: Lavandula x intermedia
Parts Used: flowers, stems optional
Principal Known Constituents:
essence- ethers of linalyl and geranyl, geraniol, linalool,
cineol, d-borneol, limonene, l-pinene, caryophyllene,
butyric and valeric asters, coumarin.
Come and enjoy a new take on a childhood
Properties: External use
-Antiseptic, disinfectant
problems that stress can contribute to and
-Antivenomous
-Catrising (healing wounds, burns and scars)
memory, play dough. Many adults in school
and workforce face new and old stressors
that can add to the laundry list of health
cause. Maybe consider the next time school
or work projects become overwhelmingly
-Parasiticide, insecticide
daunting or those exams cause veins to
-Regulator of nervous system
show, grab some play dough or even better
-Calmative (aromatherapy)
Facts:
Where it grows: Lavender originates from Europe and
make some.
Play dough is part of the creativity and sim-
has become introduced to various other regions.
plicity positive psychology aspects. Through
Identifying Lavender: Grosso Lavender has beautiful
play with simple ingredients to relieve stress
purple calyxes instead of the normal green calyx of
most lavenders. Lavindin gives off a powdery, sweet,
floral, herbaceous scent and yields a pale yellow oil.
and infuse with scents and color for more
When and how to harvest: Once the color is bright and
son’s creative side.
vivid, that is the time to start cutting. Cut the flower
stems during the cool of the morning after the dew has
dried.
calming and stimulating effects for a per-
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Introduction Cont.
It is exactly as it sounds – simply playing with
play dough, even for a short period of time,
has a whole host of benefits:

Aromatherapy, Touch and Color therapy – it
acts just like a stress ball, but the added
bonus of essential oils intensifies the relief,
whilst the colors play a big role in emotional
management.

Hand strength and replacing fidgets –
especially for those who just need
something in their hands whilst working.

Play therapy - Brings back childhood
memories and taps into your artistic
expression.

Respite from the daily grind - take time out
to destress, regroup, improve brain
function.

Amazing for team exercises - productivity,
teamwork, creativity, energy and morale.
Play Dough Making
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Play Dough Making
Place all ingredients in a pot and whisk them
together. Start with dry ingredients and stir
then add in the wet ingredients.
Introduction
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Colors:

Orange: Joyful, warm, sociable, successful, happy

Add about 2 drops of red and blue food coloring, each. (Optional)

Yellow: Mental clarity, cheerful, optimism,
inspiration

Heat on med/high until mixture clumps together (this happens very quickly).

Green: Peace, renewal, love, hope, harmony, growth, life

Stir the mixture the entire time to prevent
sticking. It will begin to pull away from the
sides of the pot.

Blue: Communication, creativity, vitality,
knowledge, health, calm

Purple: Serenity, stillness, imagination,
sleep
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Once it clumps nicely, put on wax paper to
cool.
AFTER your dough has cooled, add 5-6
drops of lavender essential oil.
Kneed until dough is soft and aromatic. Add
more drops of lavender oil to your liking.
Play & Enjoy!
Essential Oils:

Wild Orange or Lemon: Uplifting

Breathe (Mostly eucalyptus): Breathe
Easy

Lavender: Sleep

Lemongrass: Headaches
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Materials
Materials
Materials Cont.
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Medium to Large stainless steel pot

1 Cup Flour

Whisk, Spatula/Large stirring spoon

1 Tbsp. Oil (Vegetable/Canola)

Measuring cup and spoon

1 Cup Water

Spring or distilled water

½ Cup Salt

Wax Paper

1 Tbsp. Cream of Tartar

Various cookie cutters, shells, rocks, but-

Food Coloring (red/blue)
tons, or other odds and

Lavender Essential Oil or Essential Oil of
ends for playing.
choice.