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Lavender. A magical botanical commonly sold and used medicinally as an essential oil for aromatherapy or made into a tea from the lavender flowers or infused into oil to be applied to the skin. It has been used for centuries and in a multitude of cultures traditionally for its effectiveness as a antibacterial, antifungal, and antiseptic agent. Likewise, many clinical studies …
One of the best things about the warmer months of spring and summer is the pull toward the outdoors. Working in the garden. Parties on the lawn. Sitting on the patio/deck in the evening. Swimming in the pool. Grilling with friends. If you’re like me…I love spending as much time outdoors as possible! But what I don’t …
A well made arnica salve has a multitude beneficial and healing uses. It is a stimulating salve that can be used externally — and from personal experience and research: arnica can be massage into muscles, both before and after exertion it stimulates the circulation soothes bruises relieves the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and tension …
The brain and nervous system hold all of the major communication pathways in the human body. Nearly every disorder known to man has some root in this system. Stress. Chronic Fatigue. Anxiety. Hyperactivity. Insomnia. Migraines. The effects of today’s fast-paced lifestyle have taken its toll. Nervine Herbs According to Philip Fritchey, in his book Practical …
Carrot oil. Healthy. Hair. Skin. Carrots aren’t just for the kitchen any more! Not only are they good for the body inside out — but carrots are actually very helpful in building soft, supple skin and aiding in hair growth and strengthening when applied externally. Instead of using all those commercially prepared shampoos, conditioners, lotions, etc. — which …
Crafting natural health and home remedies is my expression of creativity… …and I’ve written before on the topic of natural cleaners for the home. The simpler the better, in my opinion… …but today I wanted something more! Something powerful, yet gentle enough for most surfaces of the home. Something from the garden. Something that smelled pretty …
