Witch Hazel as an Astringent
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) sits on pharmacy shelves along with
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) sits on pharmacy shelves along with
Hypericum perforatum – Hypericaeceae familya.k.a.: Klamath weed, Goat’s weed, Qian
Lavender’s versatility through the centuries has made it a consistent favorite. Today, its balsamic, earthy, floral scent is added to a variety of beauty and cleaning products for its disinfectant as well as its relaxation properties. It can ward off a variety of bacterias and viruses, including staph, while it calms the nervous system. Lavender soothes as it heals.
Melaleuca alternifolia a.k.a. Tea Tree, Ti Tree, Narrow-leafed Paperbark Tea
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Chapped skin, infected wounds, diaper rash, and eczema all relax under calendula’s care. Most herb lovers have made a simple salve or lotion with calendula in it. Both varicose veins and hemorrhoids do well with topical treatments of calendula.
When I’ve been absorbed in marketing, it seems there’s an
Sunburn, bug bites, muscle strain…you name it. It’s a busy season for natural health advocates. We announce the winners of our Summer book give away too!
This procedure is very basic and can be used for many types of herbal liniments. Liniments are topical use only. They are primarily for relieving sore muscles or ligaments, reducing bruises or other skin conditions.
Yarrow is full of delightful smelling volatile oils including the
The list below are items that I commonly keep in my own First Aid kit. I keep the tinctures in 1/2 bottles. I keep the salves in small tubs enclosed in ziplock bags to prevent leakage. My kit contents have varied as my kids have grown and my medical skill has developed. Don’t bring an item with you that you don’t know how to use.
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