Herbal Blends

• Add 8 ounces milk, 1/2 T Chamomile, 1/2 T Lavender, and 1/2 T Peppermint to a pot. Simmer until the milk becomes steamy but not boiling. Remove from heat, strain herbs and add 1 t honey. Stir and drink warm.

This is an excellent herbal latte for migraines, stress, anxiety, and insomnia.

If you don't have the individual herbs, you can use 1-2 teabags of each herb. 

• Heat two  cinnamon sticks or 1 T cinnamon in 8 oz of milk then add some honey. 

Great for fevers and insomnia because it puts you to sleep, treats cough and cold, is a natural painkiller, and is anti-inflammatory.

Great for kids!

•  Herbs: Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Eucalyptus
• Oils: Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree
• Use as an inhaler for congestion, stuffy nose, headaches, or for a quick pick me up. 

Safe for pregnant/nursing mothers since this isn't applied to the skin or taken internally. 

• Mix 1 cup warm olive oil with 1 tablespoon Peppermint leaves, 1 tablespoon Rosemary, 1 tablespoon Thyme, and 1 tablespoon Eucalyptus leaves. Let stand 15 minutes. Strain and bottle. 
• To use, warm, then massage into chest, neck, and back to relieve congestion. 
• For use as a salve, substitute vegetable shortening or solid coconut oil for the oil, simmer together for 15 minutes until the shortening/coconut oil has melted and infused with the leaves. Strain and let cool to harden before using.
• For extra effect, add Rosemary, Peppermint, or Eucalyptus essential oil. 

• Add 2 fingers of peeled and sliced Ginger and 2 Lemons, sliced, to a mason jar. Cover with Honey. Refrigerate.
• To use, add 1-2 tablespoons full to a mug of hot water or tea. Include some ginger and lemon and drink while hot.
• Helps alleviate the symptoms of colds and flu. Also works well for mild stomach ailments. Safe to drink as often as needed.
• Lasts up to 6 months when kept in the refrigerator.
• Another variation: add 1 cup honey to a jar and mix in 2 teaspoons each cayenne, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper. You can add 1-2 teaspoons to your tea of choice to alleviate cold/flu symptoms and stomach ailments. This version is also anti-inflammatory and helps with weight loss.

• Boil 2 cups distilled water. Turn off heat and add  2 T Peppermint and 1/2 T Lavender.
• Let steep for 10 minutes.  Strain and cool, then add 1/2 c witch hazel. 
• Pour into spray bottle and use to remove make-up, dirt and oil, and soothe irritated skin.

• Add 1/2 c Honey and the zest of one Lime to  4 cups of water. Heat until the honey melts, then add 4 Green Tea bags and steep for 5 -10 minutes. Once done, remove the tea bags and let cool slightly, then add 1/2 cup Lime juice (4-6 limes) and 2 cups of cold water. Chill.

This is a great refresher and is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial. Green Tea is great for gut health, brain health, fat loss, heart health and more; Honey is good for heart health, burn and wound healing, boosting  the immune system, treating coughs and colds, and is rich in antioxidants; Limes are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. 

It improves immunity, reduces heart disease risk factors, prevents kidney stones, aids in iron absorption, and promotes healthy skin.

• Add 1 T Hibiscus, 1 T Lavender, 1 T Peppermint, 1 T Poppy Seed, and 1 T Chamomile to a pot. Add 2 cups Honey and 1 cup water. Simmer 15 minutes. Cool, then strain and bottle.
• Take 1 tsp 15 minutes for bed to help with sleep. Take 1/2 tsp to help calm and relax.
• Can be added to hot water to drink as a bedtime tea or end of day wind down drink. 

•  Handful of dried thyme
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups sugar or honey

1. Add thyme leaves to a saucepan and cover them with the water.
2. Bring water to a boil, then simmer 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat, let steep 1 hour.
3. Strain, add back into the sauce pan and add sugar or honey. Stir until dissolved. 
4. Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
5. Take 1-2 teaspoons as needed for cough and respiratory illness.

• Add 1/2 cup Rosemary, 1 T Cloves, 2 T Lavender, and 3 T Peppermint to a pot and add 2 cups Honey and 1 cup water. 
• Simmer 15 minutes. Cool, then strain and bottle.

Take 1 tsp for pain as needed.  You can also add to water twice per day to keep headaches at bay. Great for migraines and tension headaches.

• Add 1/2 cup cloves and several cinnamon sticks to a jar. Cover with vinegar. 
• Let steep for 2-4 weeks, shaking once daily. Strain and bottle.
• Add a tablespoon to a 16-ounce spray bottle of water, and use to clean and disinfect countertops, appliances, and other surfaces in your home or office. 

Can also be used as an air freshener.

• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup milk of choice

One tablespoon of molasses has 20% of your daily iron intake, alongside magnesium, maganese, potassium, copper, selenium, and B6.  

• Add 1/2 cup of Oregano and 2 cups of Sunflower oil to a jar. 
• Let stand several days, then strain. 
• Add in a few drops of Tea Tree oil. Store in a sterile bottle.

This is one of my favorite go-to healing oils. 

• It's used to heal skin abrasions and cuts, and is also good for bruises. 
• The sunflower oil makes it even better because it's like a liquid bandage since it doesn't absorb into the skin as easily as most oils.

• Add 1/2 cup Rosemary, 1T Black Peppercorns, 1T Cloves and 6 crushed Bay Leaves in 2C olive oil. 
• Simmer gently for 20 minutes, strain well and bottle.
• Rub into skin as often as needed for pain.

For use as a salve, substitute vegetable shortening for the oil and let cool to harden before using.

• Add 1/4 cup Rosemary, 1/4 cup Thyme, and 1/4 cup Oregano to 2 cups Witch Hazel. Let steep 2 weeks. 
• Strain and store in sterile bottles.

Used to cleanse wounds.