Category: Herbal Remedies
These are our favorite herbal remedies to keep you and your family well.
Lilac Infused Oil and Salve
Lilac flower infusion is an old fashioned home remedy for skin ailments including sunburns, scrapes, and cuts. Lilac flowers have astringent properties. Astringents contain compounds that are highly effective in toning and tightening your skin. A topical application of lilac oil infusion or salve… Continue Reading “Lilac Infused Oil and Salve”
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea is a refreshing herbal tea that can be enjoyed hot or iced. This is not the white and red candy loaded with sugar. This recipe refers to the peppermint plant. It has been used traditionally in almost every country for a wide… Continue Reading “Peppermint Tea”
Comfrey Leaf Cream
This is a nourishing butter cream using a healing comfrey leaf infusion. It leaves skin soft, healthy, and moisturized without feeling greasy. Use this cream lightly on: Bruises Strains, such as ankle Pulled and sore muscles Torn ligaments Achy joints Osteoarthritis Upper and lower… Continue Reading “Comfrey Leaf Cream”
Herbal Relief From Menopause
Remember, each women will experience menopause differently. Some will breeze through it with little symptoms, while others will be very uncomfortable. You’re reading this because, like me, you want a natural approach for relief. Menopause occurs when a woman hasn’t menstruated in 12 consecutive… Continue Reading “Herbal Relief From Menopause”
Febrifuge Herbs For Fever
Thankfully, fevers aren’t as dangerous as many people fear, but comfort is just a cup of herbal tea away. When a loved one gets a fever, we want to reduce it instantly. When your body temperature rises because of an infection, it’s called a fever.… Continue Reading “Febrifuge Herbs For Fever”
Antiviral Herbs For Viruses
Antiviral herbs inhibit the development of viruses. Many of the best antiviral herbs boost the immune system, which allows the body to attack viral pathogens. This can be even better than attacking specific pathogens, which antiviral drugs are designed to do, because pathogens mutate… Continue Reading “Antiviral Herbs For Viruses”
Nourishing Nettle Tea
The most important health benefits of stinging nettle include its ability to detoxify the body, improve metabolic efficiency, boost immunity, increase circulation, improve energy levels, manage menstruation, minimize menopausal symptoms, and aid in skin care. It has the power to protect the health of… Continue Reading “Nourishing Nettle Tea”
Cleansing Grains
Create a cleansing experience so luxurious, leaving your skin so beautiful, that you may never cover your skin with makeup. A cleanser rooted in ancient ritual, Cleansing Grains are powered by earth and plants; the perfect cleanser to start and end your day with. This… Continue Reading “Cleansing Grains”
Lemon Balm Cold Sore Lip Salve
Lemon balm is a powerful antiviral, proven to banish cold sores. Use this homemade super healing cold sore lip salve recipe to help fight & prevent cold sores. Cold sores — also called fever blisters — are a common viral infection. They are tiny,… Continue Reading “Lemon Balm Cold Sore Lip Salve”
Herbal Bath Salts
You can create many homemade gifts from our lavender, rose, or chamomile flower for your friends and yourself. You can make bath bags, bath salts, bath fuzzies, bath oils, soap, sachets, salves, lotions, tea bags, dream pillows, and so many more. One of my… Continue Reading “Herbal Bath Salts”
Natural Body and Foot Powder
Body Powder is refreshing and keeps your dry. But, with all the harmful ingredients in store- brought body powder, one is afraid to use it. Make your own safe and natural body powder in a few minutes with a few ingredients you may have on… Continue Reading “Natural Body and Foot Powder”
Violet Leaf Oil and Balm
Violet Leaf Balm – Fibrocystic Breasts, Eczema, and other skin problems. My fibrocystic breasts have become a big problem for me since I’ve reached pre-menopause. Especially certain times of the month. According to the Mayo Clinic and many other sources, these signs and symptoms of… Continue Reading “Violet Leaf Oil and Balm”
Basil Mosquito Bug Spray
Fall is finally here, but sadly, that means summer is over. All my herbs are going to seed and clean up has begun. I decided to harvest the rest of my basil this morning. They are now tied in cute bundles hanging on my… Continue Reading “Basil Mosquito Bug Spray”
Herbal Face and Sinus Steam
Weekly herbal face steaming is very beneficial to your skin, and it’s easy to do at home. Forget the expensive facial treatments, and opt for this herbal face steam instead. With all of the dirt, pollution and toxins we’re exposed to on a daily… Continue Reading “Herbal Face and Sinus Steam”
Salt Glow Body Scrub
Rejuvenate your body and remove dead skin with this easy to make body scrub. Glowing skin is always in. Ingredients 3 cups finely ground kosher salt, Dead Sea salts, or salt of your choice 1 cup of a dried herb (see below), finely chopped… Continue Reading “Salt Glow Body Scrub”
Rose Petals Face Care
Lovely rose essences do far more than just add their light scent to your products. This fragrant flower helps rejuvenate and replenish skin. Discover how this lush blossom can make your skin feel as velvety soft as a bed of roses. Roses provide these… Continue Reading “Rose Petals Face Care”
Basic Lip Balm
This is my favorite lip balm recipe. You can make it basic or make any changes your wish. Basic Recipe: • 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil or other oil • 2 teaspoons grated beeswax • 1 Vitamin E capsule (400 IU) or 1/4 teaspoon… Continue Reading “Basic Lip Balm”
Motherwort Tincture
This is one of the tinctures I’m making today. Motherwort is a favorite of mine and I use it everyday. It has many uses, but these are reasons I use it: cramps heart palpitations nervousness insomnia high blood pressure It’s very bitter, and a… Continue Reading “Motherwort Tincture”
Ginger Syrup
Just the name, Zingiber Officinale promises a great surprise. But, it’s no secret that ginger works well for motion sickness. But, there’s must more to this rhizome than you think. Ginger is one of the most ancient spices worldwide. It has become well-known for its health benefits, which include its… Continue Reading “Ginger Syrup”
Garlic Onion Honey, Cold and Flu Cough Syrup
Garlic, onion, and honey are a powerhouse of combined healing naturals. When you feel a sore throat, cold, runny nose, and body aches coming on, your immune system is probably running on empty. You can mix up this easy remedy for fast relief. This… Continue Reading “Garlic Onion Honey, Cold and Flu Cough Syrup”
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