Natural Herbal Beauty

You’ll need:

2 cups Epsom salts

1 cup baking soda

5 drops juniper essential oil

5 drops grapefruit essential oil 1 teaspoon witch hazel

Natural bristle body brush or loofah

Optional: 1-2 cups parsley tea (more…)

You’ll need:

• 2 cups Epsom salts (available at any pharmacy)
• 5-10 drops lavender, marjoram, or essential oil of your choice
• 1 teaspoon distilled witch hazel

A hot Epsom salts bath has powerful detoxifying properties, and is best taken at least 2 hours after eating. In addition to their purifying benefits, Epsom salts are rich in magnesium, which eases sore muscles and induces relaxation. Try an Epsom salts cleansing soak immediately before bedtime for a peaceful night’s sleep. (more…)

You’ll need:

2 tablespoons nettle

2 tablespoons red clover blossoms

2 tablespoons lavender flowers

2 tablespoons linden flowers

10 drops lavender essential oil

12-inch square piece of muslin or cotton handkerchief

Stress increases the production of internal toxins and hinders the body’s detoxification processes. Purification, healing and rejuvenation are more easily accomplished when the body and mind are relaxed. Herbs are wonderful allies not only for detoxification, but also for soothing and calming the body, mind, and spirit. This fragrant bath combines the purifying properties of nettle and red clover blossoms with the relaxing properties of lavender and linden blossoms. (more…)

TREATING RHEUMATIC JOINTS: Grind black mustard seeds and add to an equal amount of solid vegetable shortening. Rub on the affected joint.

PAIN RELIEF FOR RHEUMATIC JOINTS OR ARTHRITIS: Put 2 cups of rosemary in 3 cups of brandy. Steep for 1 week. Strain and use the liquid as a poultice for the affected joints.

ARTHRITIS TREATMENT: Fill #00 capsules with ginger and take 2 daily. This will reduce pain and swelling after several months of treatment.

BATH TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS: Put several cups of sea salt in hot bath water and soak in the bath for at least 20 minutes every day. (more…)

There are many ways to use nature’s medicinals. No matter what method is employed, the idea is to release, extract, and activate all the useful properties of the plant. For the most part, that’s accomplished with liquid. In other words, even poultices, plasters, and ointments start as teas.

A word of caution. Never use tap water. There are just too many chemicals in tap water that can interact with and alter the working properties of healing teas. Always use bottled water when preparing home remedies. (more…)

There are dozens of herbs used for skin problems, just as there are dozens of different kinds and causes of skin problems. Different herbs help different rashes and different people. Most herbalists believe that a rash is a symptom of an internal complaint and prescribe ‘blood cleansing’ herbs or diet. Nutritional supplements such as zinc, vitamins B6 and E can help.

Before you rush off to seek professional advice, try these herbs:

Comfrey

Comfrey is available as an ointment or cream, or you can make a strong decoction (i.e. a tea boiled rather than infused) of the roots and leaves. Wash the roots with a nail brush before boiling. (more…)