Herbal Brews

Chamomile

Hibiscus

Peppermint

Dandelion Leaf

Crystallized Ginger, minced

Lemongrass

Turmeric

Peppermint

Cinnamon

Orange Peel

Rosemary

Peppermint

Lemon Peel

Lavender

Chamomile

Peppermint

Rosemary

Also good for headaches and anxiety.

Put a teaspoon of Thyme in 1 cup boiling water, let it stand for 10 minutes and then strain. Add a drop of lemon juice and some honey to enhance its disinfectant qualities.

Good for soothing for coughs and fighting nasal congestion.

Sage 

Orange Peel

Lemongrass

Hibiscus

Peppermint

Thyme

Peppermint

Rosemary

Chamomile

Crystallized Ginger, minced

 Peel of 2 oranges, diced
2-3 pieces of crystallized ginger, diced
Boil in 2 c of water then let sit for 5 minutes
Add in honey to taste and a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg 

 Drink while warm for best effect. This will also work for colds, and tastes yummy as a simple whenever tea.

Parsley

Peppermint

Lemongrass

Crystallized Ginger, minced

Catnip

Crystallized Ginger, minced

Peppermint

Bergamot

Helps to break a fever and relieve pain. Also helps to dispel mucus. Add in honey and lemon for extra oomph.

3 parts Hibiscus

3 parts Peppermint

1 part Basil

1/2 part Dandelion Leaf/Root

1/2 part Lavender

4 pieces of Crystallized Ginger, minced

This is a great blend for headaches, upset stomach, indigestion, and relaxation. Awesome iced!

Lavender

Peppermint

Rosemary

Chamomile

 This blend, minus the Rosemary, also makes a great bedtime herbal latte.  Add 1/2 T of each herb to 8 ounces of milk, heat until near scalding, then strain herbs and sweeten with 1 t honey.

In addition to headache relief, it helps with anxiety, stress, relaxation, and insomnia. 

 Add half a teaspoon of caraway seeds, a teaspoon of peppermint and a piece of crystallized ginger to boiling water and let steep 5-10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey as needed. Drink after dinner or 15 minutes before bed to ease symptoms.
If you don't have caraway seeds, fennel works well, too. 

Peppermint 

Juniper Berries

Crystallized Ginger, minced

Lemongrass

Cinnamon

Crystallized Ginger, minced

Turmeric

Star Anise

Lemon Peel

Helps with inflammation, muscle aches, and pain from overexertion. Tastes awesome iced.

Lavender

Lemongrass

Parsley

Basil

Peppermint

Orange Peel

Peppermint

Rosemary

Lemon Peel

Peppermint

Crystallized Ginger

Green Tea

Hibiscus

Cinnamon

Green Tea

Crystallized Ginger

Cinnamon

Cardamom

Allspice

Fennel

Hibiscus

Crystallized Ginger, minced

Dandelion root or leaf

Cinnamon 

Chamomile

Peppermint

Chamomile

Catnip

Poppy Seeds

Lavender

Peppermint

Chamomile

Crystallized Ginger, minced

Fennel

Peppermint

Star Anise

Hibiscus

Orange peel

Cinnamon

Crystallized Ginger, minced

Dandelion Leaf

Hibiscus

Parsley

Tastes great iced.

Parsley Tea

2 T parsley

1/2 gallon water

Place the parsley and water in a pot and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and let cool. Strain and set aside. This should be used as a water substitute for one day and taken at least every 3 hours.

Pleasant tasting and does not require the addition of sugar, though honey may be used as desired. 

Important: Consume this remedy on the same day you make it so that it doesn't lose its medicinal properties.

Peppermint

Dandelion Leaf

Sage

Rosemary

Fennel

Add 1/2 T each Rosemary, Peppermint and Basil to 4 cups water. Boil lightly. Strain. Add liquid to a 1 gallon pitcher. Mix in 3 T each lime juice and honey, then fill with cold water.

Great for weight loss, memory and mental boost, stomach upset, indigestion, headache, menstrual cramps, boosting the immune system, liver detoxification, and increasing iron. It is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial.

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.

Mix 1 cup warm olive oil with 1 tablespoon Peppermint leaves. Let stand 15 minutes. Strain and bottle.

To use, warm, then massage into chest and back to relieve congestion. 

For use as a salve, substitute vegetable shortening for the oil, simmer together for 15 minutes until the shortening has melted and infused with the leaves. Strain and let cool to harden before using.

Add 2 fingers of peeled and sliced Ginger and 2 Lemons, sliced, to a mason jar. Cover with 1-2 cups of Honey. Refrigerate.

To use, add 2–3 tablespoons full to a mug of hot water. Be sure to include some ginger and lemon to your mug. 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 3 months when kept in  the refrigerator.

Add 3 cups Cranberries, 1 cup Honey and 1 T dried Rosemary to 2 cups water.

Combine all ingredients in a pot and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the cranberries get soft and pop. Let cool, then strain syrup into bottles. 

This syrup can be used in tea, or on your favorite foods. You can also add it  to smoothies or otherwise bland drinks for a dash of sweetness.

This blend is antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory.

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.

2 fingers of Ginger, peeled and sliced

2 sprigs of Thyme

1/ cup Cranberries

5 Cinnamon sticks

1 Yellow Onion, chopped

1 knob Turmeric, sliced

1 T Peppercorns

3 sprigs Rosemary

10 cloves garlic, crushed

2 Jalapeños, chopped

1 lemon, sliced

Apple Cider Vinegar

Add everything to a mason jar and cover with ACV. Shake well then store in a cool dark place for a month (shake every few days). 

After a month, strain and discard the solids. Pour the liquid into a jar and refrigerate. 

When you feel a sore throat, congestion, or cough coming on, take a shot glass full a few times a day.

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. 

Add 3 T Rosemary, 3 T Peppermint, 3 T Basil, and 3 T Thyme to 1 c olive oil. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, then strain and bottle.

Rub into temples, across forehead, and at the base of the back of your head as needed for headache pain. It also works great as a decongestant; just rub a bit on your temples and under your nose for stuffy nose relief.

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.

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 good for bruises, too. 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 and 2 tablespoons Cloves in 1 cup olive oil. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, strain well and bottle.

Rub into skin as often as needed for rheumatic 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. Store in sterile bottles.

Used to cleanse wounds.

2 c water

1/4 c vinegar

1 T extra virgin olive oil

3 drops of Dawn

3-5 drops of citrus essential  oil of choice

3 oz Vodka

30-40 drops oil

1 t ACV

1/2 dropper glycerin

4 drops Ginger oil

2 drops Lemongrass oil

3 drops Peppermint oil 

2 drops Fennel oil

2 oz Olive oil

2 oz Distilled water

3 drops Lavender  oil

2 drops Bergamot oil

2 drops Thyme oil

1 drop Peppermint oil

4 drops Tea tree oil

For cleanser, add 1 T Dawn dish detergent 

DRY SHAMPOO

1/4 c Baking soda

1/4 c Cornstarch

4 drops Essential oil

Also great to use in the litter box to prevent excessive odor.

FLEA SPRAY

1 c Distilled water

20 drops Cedarwood oil

15 drops Rosemary oil

Cat safe oils: Rosemary, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Chamomile, Lavender.

 As a caution, not all cats respond well to, or like, the smell of Lavender. 

1 c coconut oil

20 drops Eucalyptus oil

10 drops Peppermint oil

5 drops Rosemary oil

5 drops Tea Tree  or Cinnamon oil

Store in a jar in a cool, dry place. Apply to chest and feet as desired.

Caution: If pregnant, leave out the Rosemary.

4 oz Grapeseed oil

12 drops Lavender oil

4 drops German chamomile oil

1 c Distilled water

2 T Witch hazel

20 drops Lemongrass oil

1/2 c baking soda

12 drops Essential oil of choice/s

1/2 t Peppermint oil

1/2 c Distilled water

1 T Dawn dish detergent

1 c Baking soda

1/2 c Corn starch

1/2 c Water

30-40 drops Essential oil of choice/s

Make into a paste and pour into ice cube trays, then freeze until solid. When showing, place near the drain. As the water runs over t hem, the scent of the oils will release.

A great mix is Peppermint and Eucalyptus which helps with cold, flu and congestive issues.

40 drops Clove Bud oil

35 drops Lemon oil

120 drops Cinnamon Bark oil

115 drops Eucalyptus oil

10 drops Rosemary oil

12-16 oz of Grapeseed or Olive oil

An awesome blend for disinfecting, soothing skin ailments, fighting colds/flu.