Natural Herbal Beauty

COUGHS

Include the following in the diet: apricots, asparagus, green beans, beetroot and beetroot tops, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, dandelion greens, lettuce, mustard, oranges, lemons, naartjies, grapefruit, parsley, peaches, pawpaw, peas, pecan nuts, watercress, spinach and garlic.

Make a standard brew tea using either Lemon balm, Sage, Elderflowers, Honeysuckle, Verbascum (mullein), Thyme, Comfrey or Peppermint, and drink throughout the day. (more…)

Arthritis

Include the following in the diet: oats, vitamin B, celery, comfrey, parsley, mustard, nettles, feverfew. Avoid red meat, alcohol and starchy foods. Replace refined flours with oats, mealiemeal and popcorn.

Comfrey

Make a tea (60 ml chopped leaves to 250 ml boiling water). Stand, steep, then drink when cool enough to tolerate. Sweeten with honey and a little apple cider vinegar. Drink daily. (more…)

While we all get colds at one time or another, we can minimize the severity and length of the illness by the condition we keep our system in.

Diaphoretics cause the patient to perspire and increase blood circulation, thus helping the system to get rid of accumulated poisons and toxins in the body.

Expectorants can and do help the body in dispelling mucus from the system.

Demulcents soothe irritated and inflamed areas, thus allowing the body to heal.

Put the patient on a light diet during the illness and while recuperating. If the patient is in a weakened condition, do not use a strong stimulant. Give clear broths and tonics to build the strength back up. (more…)

SOOTHING BATH FOR TENSION HEADACHES: Put 1 ounce each of mugwort, valerian, chamomile, and agrimony to 1 pint of boiling water. Allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and add to bath water. Very good for aching muscles.

MILD SEDATIVE: Pour 1 pint boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried catnip. Cover and steep until cool. Flavor if desired. Strain and sweeten. For children, give 1 tablespoon; adults get 2 tablespoons.

HOP SEDATIVE: Pour 1 quart boiling water over 1-1/2 teaspoons dried hops flowers. Let steep, covered, 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Add lemon juice if desired. (more…)

NERVOUS HEADACHES: Macerate 1 tablespoon of violet leaves and add to 1 cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. This is said to quicken the intellect. I drink this a lot because of the vitamin A content. Knowing I am getting extra vitamins is enough of a kick for me, and I enjoy it that much more.

MIGRAINE HEADACHES: Many people suffer from migraines. From what I understand the pain can be terrific. Migraines can be precipitated by allergic hypersensitivity or emotional disturbances. Most people who suffer from the disorder come from a family background where over 50% of the family members suffer from the debilitating headaches. Rest in a darkened room is recommended. Try several of these remedies to find one that will work for you. (more…)

BLOOD PRESSURE TREATMENT: Cayenne pepper is very good for lowering blood pressure. You will see results when next you have your pressure read. It is good for the whole system and is a great stimulant.

Add 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to 1 cup of hot water. Drink once daily. Another way to take it is to fill #00 capsules with cayenne pepper and take 2 capsules twice daily.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE TREATMENT: Take 1000 mg of calcium daily for 8 weeks. This should reduce high blood pressure substantially.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: Mix equal parts of chamomile, mint, and tag alder. Make as follows: Simmer 1 ounce of the herb mixture in 1 pint of water for 20 minutes. Strain and drink tepid. Drink 1 /2 cup 3 times daily. (more…)