Herbal Ointments and Salves. Back to Herb MenuBack to Main Index For instructions on how to make an ointment/salve with a more modern procedure and ingredients, see Basics/How To.
Be aware though that many old recipes call for lard, an animal fat, and lard is still considered an excellent carrier of the extracted benefits of herbs. Some contend that it is superior to oils in this regard. I suggest trying both methods and making your own determination. Ointments/Salves can be made quickly and easily if you first prepare an oil of the herb while it is in season and keep it on the shelf for later use as an ointment. Melt wax in top of double boiler and add lard gradually. Can be varied by using a cooking oil (ie. olive, safflower, sweet almond, or avocado).
Herbs can also be infused in the melted lard and beeswax added later. Crush fresh or dried herbs and simmer with fat of your choice (ie. lard, olive oil, safflower oil, etc). Combine 1 tbsp each of Chamomile, Comfrey, Chickweed, and Calendula in a mason jar. How To Make Homemade Tiger Balm That Works. Every once in awhile, we experience aches and pains caused by overexertion, vigorous exercise or even moving furniture.
Caring for aching, sore muscles through the application of Tiger Balm provides many individuals with effective relief. You don't have to run out to the store for pain-relief heating pads or patches. Instead, make a batch of Tiger Balm at home. While Tiger Balm recipes may vary, the ointment provides one of the most popular remedies for not only sore muscles, but for chest colds and congestion as well, notes Care2.com. Mix together and heat 1/2 ounce of beeswax and approximately 2 ounces of coconut or extra-virgin olive oil in a double boiler, or place a small saucepan inside another to make your own double boiler. Add approximately 10 drops each of peppermint and eucalyptus oils and about five drops of clove oil. Add fresh herbs to the mixture if you desire. Pour the oil mixture into a clean, medium-size glass or metal container. Homemade Hand Scrub. Winter is here and if the cold, dry air has turned your hands into sandpaper like it has mine, you`ll appreciate this hand scrub that leaves your hands soft, smooth and smelling delicious!
Turn your old jars into thoughtful, homemade gifts (& keep one for yourself!) I suggest using small jars, since all the ingredients are edible (and therefore spoilable) and should be used within a month. Ingredients: Small sized mason or other jars you want to use Sugar Olive oil (or any other oil you may have in your pantry) Lemon juice & zest Few drops of vanilla *The amount of ingredients that you need depends on the amount of scrub that you want to make.
14 natural items for your alternative first aid kit. Cloves.
Photo by Elenadan Find out which multitasking natural remedies merit a spot in your backpack. IF YOU’VE COME TO trust in herbal and alternative medicine at home, it can be a hard decision to go back to Pepto-Bismol and Dayquil when you’re getting ready to go abroad. With these 14 items it’s easy to keep up that alternative health kick you’ve been on, even when you’re 5000 miles from home. 1. This is top of the list because it’s just so damn useful. Echinacea. 2. A powerful antibacterial, antibiotic, and antiparasitical potion. 3. Few things can kill a travel buzz like bad menstrual cramps. 4. All-Heal, Self- Heal and Heal-All are all common names of a plant which has many uses: antibiotic, antiseptic, astringent.
Lemon Recipes. Cleansing is a part of skin care which should be done at least twice in a week to keep the skin free from dirt and dead cells.
Lemon is an ingredient for skin care which can be used to make easy cleansing recipes. Lemon is very useful for oily skin and cures acne or pimples. A lemon facial mask recipe leaves the skin rejuvenated, fresh and clean. Here are few recipes to use lemon on face and utilise this easily available household ingredient. Lemon recipes for face: Lemon and sugar: This is one of the most common facial mask using lemon. Lemon and sea salt: To get rid of aging spots, oily skin and pimples, you can easily use two household ingredients, lemon and sea salt! Lemon honey facial mask: This recipe is very famous to cleanse the face in minutes and get rid of pimples gradually.