Herbal Brews

Chamomile

Hibiscus

Peppermint

Dandelion Leaf

Crystallized Ginger, minced

Lemongrass

Turmeric

Peppermint

Cinnamon

Orange Peel

Rosemary

Peppermint

Sage

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

Rosemary

Peppermint

Catnip

Crystallized Ginger, minced

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!

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

Chamomile 

Peppermint 

Lavender 

Crystallized Ginger, minced

This blend, minus the ginger, 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 migraine relief, it helps with anxiety, stress, relaxation, and insomnia.

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

Boil 2 cups of water. Add 5 bay leaves and 1 cinnamon stick and let steep 10 minutes. Strain and drink with lemon and honey.

See Bay Leaf here for all the healing benefits of this tea.

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. 

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 1/4 cup honey, 2 fingers of peeled and sliced ginger, and 3 handfuls of crushed sages leaves to 1 cup apple cider vinegar.

Let steep 2-4 weeks, shaking daily. Strain and bottle.

Great as a salad dressing/vinaigrette, in sparkling water for a mocktail, in your favorite alcohol for a cocktail, or  taken by the spoonful. Can also be added to orange juice.

Helps alleviate the symptoms of  colds and flu. Also works well for mild stomach ailments.

3 cups cranberries

2 cups water

1 cup honey

1/4 cup rosemary

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. In can be added to regular or sparkling water for a daily boost, or to cocktails or mocktails for fun. Adding it to orange juice boosts your immunity for cold and flu season. 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.

As an added extra, purée the berry and rosemary leftovers and then freeze them to use in smoothies or in any cold beverages where you may want a bit of freshness.

Boil 2 cups distilled water. Turn off heat and add  2 T Peppermint and 1/2 T Lavender (optional).

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, soothe irritated skin, remove dirt and oil.

Add 1 T Hibiscus, 1 T Lavender, 1 T Peppermint, 1 T Poppy Seed, and 1 T Chamomile to a jar. Fill the jar 1/3 of the way with honey, then cover with Apple Cider Vinegar*. 

Let steep for 2-4 weeks, shaking once daily. 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. 

*If you prefer a sweeter syrup, fill the jar 1/2 of the way with honey and then 1/2 of the way with apple cider vinegar.

Add 1/2 cup Rosemary, 1 T Cloves, 2 T Lavender, and 3 T Peppermint to a jar and cover with Apple Cider Vinegar. 

Let steep for 2-4 weeks, shaking once daily. Strain and bottle.

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

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 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 equal parts Juniper Berries, Echinacea, and Peppermint to a jar. Fill the jar 1/3 of the way with honey, then cover with Apple Cider Vinegar*. 

Let steep for 2-4 weeks, shaking once daily. Strain and bottle.

Take 1 tsp as needed for pain. 

*If you prefer a sweeter syrup, fill the jar 1/2 of the way with honey and then 1/2 of the way with apple cider vinegar.