To extinguish a candle, hold your finger in front of the flame and blow at your finger. Air will flow around your finger and put out the candle from both sides, preventing hot wax from spattering. If candle wax drips on an area, freeze the area with ice cubes. Then shatter the candle wax with a blunt instrument and vacuum up the pieces. Geranium lifts spirits.
Chamomile reduces irritability.
Basil and peppermint stimulate thought. Patchouli arouses desire.