by Johanice De JesusStudent: CMH, MH & TND programs Have you ever looked at the ingredients in those store-bought menthol chest rubs? When you are congested, with cloudy eyes and you feel like your body is going to fall apart, it does not even cross your mind to read the ingredients, but I warn you, […]
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Calendula Infused Coconut Oil Preparation by Deb McCracken I filled a 24 oz. jar about 1/3 full with calendula flowers, then weighed them (.6oz). After warming the coconut oil in a double boiler until melted, I poured it over the herb, measuring and recorded the amount (23oz).
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White Willow Bark Tincture by Deb McCracken Although I’ve made many tinctures over the years, this is my first try with white willow bark. I’m curious to see how it will work for easing pains—headaches, menstrual cramps, joint pain, etc.
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Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Syrup by Liane Moccia Elderberries have antiviral properties, helping prevent and speed recovery from colds and flu. This syrup is a convenient and tasty way to ingest the medicinal properties of the berries.
Poison Ivy & Insect Bite Paste by Kirstin Biery Herbal preparations project: For this project, I chose to make a paste to use for poison ivy &/or insect bites. However, there are several items in my home that I already make for myself that also fall into this category.
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Cinnamon & Honey Syrup A Cough and Cold Remedy by Petra Whisenhunt Ingredients: Raw Honey and Freshly Ground Cinnamon Step one: Mix 1 tablespoon Raw Honey and ¼ teaspoon of Cinnamon in a bowl Step two: WARM UP the mixture to form a syrup. DO NOT BOIL. This is the perfect “no-cough” syrup! My kids have
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Comfrey (Symphytum Officianale) & English Plantain (Plantago Lanceolata) Salve by Tanja Hurt Comfrey is a plant of the borage family that grows in moist areas, most commonly found along creeks and rivers. The dark brown roots of the plant push out fast-growing sprouts in the late spring. The bristly stalk and leaves bring forth bell-shaped
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Calendula Salve by Pamala Wilson Calendula is good for easing muscle soreness and inflammation. I decided to make my own salve as I work out a lot and can use this often for personal use. I purchased dried calendula at a local herb shop. I used the calendula to make an infused oil that would then
Reishi Mushroom Tincture – Double Extraction by Pamala Wilson I wanted to try the double extraction based on the information I’ve read about making tinctures from mushrooms. According to Mountain Rose Herbs, mushrooms like reishi contain some constituents that are water-soluble, called beta-glucans, and some that are alcohol-soluble, called triterpenes. A double extraction effectively pulls
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