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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
Ginger
Fennel
Dandelion
Slippery Elm
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 cold/flu bugs and minor stomach issues, and tastes yummy as a simple whenever tea.
Parsley
Peppermint
Lemongrass
Crystallized Ginger, minced
Catnip
Crystallized Ginger, minced
Peppermint
Earl Grey tea bag
Helps to break a fever and relieve pain. Also helps to dispel mucus. Add in honey and lemon for extra oomph.
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.
Place 1/2 inch of ginger, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1/4 tsp cloves into 3 cups of boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer to steep for 5 minutes. Strain and let cool. Add honey if sweetness is desired.
You can also use 1/2 tsp of each in ground form if you do not have whole herbs.
Kills bacteria in the mouth, expels mucus from the lungs, & supports the immune system.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 (optional)
1/2 dropper glycerin
4 drops Ginger oil
2 drops Lemongrass oil
3 drops Peppermint oil
2 drops Fennel oil
2 oz Olive oil
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.
4 oz Grapeseed oil
12 drops Lavender oil
4 drops German chamomile oil
PEPPERMINT BUG SPRAY
1/2 t Peppermint oil
1/2 c Distilled water
1 T Dawn dish detergent
FLY REPELLENT
1/2 c water
1/2 c witch hazel
3 drops Clove oil
5 drops Lavender oil
5 drops Eucalyptus oil
MOSQUITO REPELLENT
1/2 c water
1/2 c Apple Cider Vinegar
5 drops each:
Citronella oil
Lavender oil
Lemongrass oil
Tea Tree oil
Peppermint oil
1/2 c baking soda
12 drops Essential oil of choice/s
1 1/2 c rubbing alcohol or Everclear
1/4 c + 2 T white vinegar
5 drops Lavender oil
10 drops Lemon oil
15 drops Tea Tree oil
15 drops Rosemary oil
For cleanser, add 1 T Dawn dish detergent
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.
1/2 c Aloe Vera gel
1/2 T Castor oil
5 drops Tea Tree oil
10 drops Lavender oil
10 drops Rosemary oil
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 showering, 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.
The blends in this section are NOT for consumption. Essential oils should never be ingested, and skin tests should always be done. If you have pets, before using any of these blends as diffusers or sprays, make sure the oils are safe for them as well.
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