| Ailments & Herbal Medicine Page ~ 3 INSECT BITES For mosquitoes, etc., apply a dab of undiluted Lavender Oil or Tea-Tree Oil to the bite. If there are many bites, take a bath containing half a cup of cider viegar, 10 drops of Lavender Oil, 5 drops of Thyme Oil. Apply Lavender or Tea-Tree Oil to all bites after the bath. You can also dab on Witch Hazel, or a potion of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in water. Herbal Bath To Sooth Insect Bites: some or all of; Rosemary, Orange Peel, Chamomile, Alfalfa, Comfrey, Eucalyptus, Mint, Lemon Balm, Parsley. INSECTS, REPELLING For repelling insects on skin: Mix 1 teaspoon each of essential oils of pennyroyal, citronella, eucalyptus, rosemary, and tansy. Shake oils in 1 cup of vegetable or olive oil. Store away from light in a sealed container. Use by rubbing a small amount between the palms of your hands, and then apply to any exposed skin. Avoid applying to the face to prevent eye contact. Reapply as necessary. Discontinue using if a rash develops (some people are sensitive to pennyroyal oil. Test on a small area first). Also safe for animal use. INSOMNIA 2 tsp chamomile 1 tsp elderflower 1 tsp hops 1 tsp valerian roots 3 tsp peppermint Blend mix together & use 1 tsp per 1 cup boiling water. Steep 15 mins & strain. Add honey to taste if you like. INSOMNIA Herbs Used: Valerian, Scullcap, Hops Other uses: Headaches, Stress, Hyperactivity INSOMNIA Jeanne Rose's Herbal Sleep Pillow To Rekindle Energies During The Night: 8 parts Rose petals, 4 parts Mint, 4 parts Rosemary, 1 part crushed Clove. Small but Strong Sleep Pillow: Approximatley equal quantities of Rose petals, Chamomile, Mint and Rose Geranium. Add a few drops of Neroli essential oil. This one's quite strong and floral. Interesting Dreams Pillow: Stuff your pillow with Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris). It produces truly spectacular technicolor dreams. Add a drop or two of Clary Sage Oil to help get to sleep (it also helps open the third eye). It also produces euphoria, but don't over do it because in large quantities it can cause headaches. KIDNEYS Herbs Used: Juniper, Uva Ursi, Marshmallow, Ginger, Goldenseal, Dandelion Other uses: Bladder, Urinary problems LIVER Herbs Used: Dandelion, Parsley, Horsetail, Blessed Thistle, Chamomile, Lobelia, Wild Yam , Ginger, Sassafras, Kelp Other uses: Cleansing, Kidneys, Spleen, Gall Bladder LUNGS Herbs Used: Comfrey, Fenugreek, Marshmallow, Mullein, Chickweed Other uses: Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Hay Fever, Pneumonia MENOPAUSE Herbs Used: Black Cohosh, Licorice, False Unicorn, Ginseng, Squaw Vine, Blessed Thistle Other uses: Hormone imbalance, Menstrual problems, Hot flashes, Uterine problems MENSTRUAL CRAMPS Herbs Used: Cramp Bark, Ginger root, Raspberry Leaf, Yello Dock, Vitex, Wild Yam MIGRAINES Herbs Used: Fenugreek, Thyme, Lobelia, Wood Betony, Feverfew Other uses: Fever, Flu, Headache MORNING SICKNESS Herbs Used: Wild Yam, Dandelion, Ginger, Vitex NAUSEA Something that works well for me is a tea to help keep stomach upset down. I use fresh ginger and slice it thin and put it into a tea ball. I let it steep in very hot water for at least 5 minutes. I add a bit of lemon and honey. Sip during the day. Helps me quite a bit. |
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