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Now this is what I got from my research. I don't know if any of these will work but I told you I would try Grapefruit seed extract, (4-6 drops per oz water) garggle Sage tea. Barberry or coptis or goldenseal or Oregon grape root tincture. Take 15-20 drops in 1/4 cup water 3 times daily for 10 days. ...

Please remember that when dealing with potentially serious injuries, first aid is a stop gap measure until adequate medical attention can be found! Follow up on any serious injuries with a qualified physician! Aloe Break off an aloe leaf and scrape the gel to soothe minor burns, scalds, and sunburns...

Alright, I am going to give you the recipe to making oils. The simplest method is known as enfleurage. Fill a small jar with the leaves and petals of the herb or herbs you wish to make an oil from. Dried herbs will do is the fresh are unavailable. Next, pour olive oil over them to cover. Tightly cor...

Immune Boosting Soup Large handful greens (dandelion, Kale, chard) • 2 quarts water • 1 stick astragalus root, broken in half 2-inch piece ginger root, peeled and grated or chopped fine (about 2½ tablespoons) • 1 small dried cayenne chile pepper,stemmed and seeded, diced fine • 1 whole garlic bulb, ...

HAVE FUN MAKING THESE, KEEP THEM AIR TIGHT FROM HUMIDITY! BATH SALTS YOU CAN MAKE YOURSELF 3 parts Epson salt, 2 parts baking soda and 1 part table salt add table salt last...after color and essential oils if your making more then one bath salt separate them into different containers add just regula...

Here is something simple I found that comes in pretty handy for insect bites. A mixture of one part baking soda and one part powdered sea salt, this can be combined with water to make a paste, that is effective in relieving skin irritation of insect and spider bites. You can also lightly moisten ski...

"Lady Time Tea" Mix together 1/2 cup of raspberry leaf 1 tbsp rose petals 1 tbsp kava kava root 1 tbsp jasmine flower Steep I tbsp of this mixture for every mug of boiled water. Let steep for 15 min strain and sweeten. Drink tea up to 3 times a day. This should make that time of the month ...

use lavender floral water for ironing with, it scents the linen and makes bedding very relaxing to sleep on....You can use other herbal or floral waters around the home or personally as a fragrance. [ this creates a true hydrosol] get a large pot[ not aluminium] with a lid....best if this lid has a ...

"Bath Bombs" for a relaxing bath. These can cost a great deal in stores.. They are simple to make and cheap! [just remember to keep everything dry OK] You will need> 1tsp citric acid powder. 2tablespoon bicarbonate of soda[ as used in cookery]. 1 tablespoon of dried lavender flowers. 6 dro...

This is an old traditional remedy for dermatitis (psoriasis,excema, chicken pox, poison ivy,or anything else that itches.) it works great and leaves your skin very soft. [ also helps with sun burn or irritated skin]. * don't use if allergic to oats or coconut* Take a clean old sock or better still o...

oil for sore muscles,

Chop about 1/2 cup Ginger root, add it to a cup of olive oil, heat at a low heat for at least 1/2 an hour, an hour is better. Let it sit until cooled, strain. Rub into sore muscles.

Some herbal remedies Athlete's Foot - soak feet for 2 nights in a row in as warm as possible water with 3 Tbls Baking Soda, 9 drops of Lavender oil, 1 Tbls of almond oil. Ring Worm - apply 100% aloe vera juice directly to the spot and let dry - 3 times a day for 3 days. Warts -Mix crushed vitamin C ...

Also some of the recipes call for measurements so here are some to help
Apothecaries Measurements
1 scruple is 20 grains
1 dram is 3 scruples
1 ounce is 8 drams
1 pound is 12 ounces
1 drop would be taking an eyedropper and doing one drop ..

Orange Flower Body Lotion for sunburn An easy recipe that is especially good for soothing sun burnt skin. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons glycerine 1/3 cup orange flower water Directions: Whisk orange flower water and glycerine together in a small bowl, pour into a small bottle, seal. Shake well before u...