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Ingredients 2 cups herbal tea (¼ cup lavender blossoms to 2 cups water) 2 cups water ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice ½ cup raw honey Directions Pour herbal tea into a pitcher, add lemon juice. Dissolve honey into the water and add to tea and lemon blend, mix well. Garnish with herb and lemon slices.

This recipe comes from Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs. Pickled garlic is gentler on the stomach and doesn't have the bite of fresh, raw garlic. Ingredients Whole peeled garlic cloves Apple cider vinegar Bragg's liquid aminos or tamari Directions Fill a pint jar with whole peeled garlic cloves (make sure they are organic or from your garden). Add enough tamari and/or apple cider vinegar to completely cover the garlic. I like to use half and half. Place in a warm spot and

This recipe comes from Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs book. She says these pills work wonders for sore throat, laryngitis, and other infections of the throat and mouth. Ingredients 2 parts licorice root powder 1 part echinacea root powder 1 part goldenseal root powder (or substitute Oregon grape root) 1 part marshmallow root powder Honey Peppermint essential oil Cocoa powder Directions Place herbs in a bowl and mix with enough water and honey to make a sticky paste. Ad

My favorite method for preserving and eating basil is by making pesto. I make big batches and freeze in ice cube trays. I use this all throughout the winter for a fresh from the garden basil taste and with all the medicinal properties of both the basil and the garlic. Ingredients ½ cup olive oil 2 cups basil1 cup leafy greens (kale, spinach, chard or other herbs of choice) ½ cup nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc.) 3 garlic cloves ½ tsp Real salt ¼ cup Parmesan c

All of the benefits of chickweed with the cooling benefits of cucumber and mint. Perfect for soothing and cooling heat and inflammation or to get your dose of vitamins and minerals. Ingredients 1 cup fresh chickweed 1 cucumber, chopped 1 apple, chopped 1 sprig of fresh mint 4 cups water Directions Blend all the ingredients in a blender and strain out the pulp. You can use the pulp as a fresh poultice!

This oil works wonderfully for ear infections, as it helps fight the infection while reducing pain. It can also be used for any type of skin issues with its anti-inflammatory and emollient properties. I’ve heard it is also good for afterbirth healing as it decreases swelling, heals any tears, prevents infections, and reduces pain and for those same reasons would be a good for wounds and after surgery care. Ingredients Dried mullein flowers olive oil (or oil of choice) Directi

Dandelion Mocha recipe is from Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs. It is a warming comfort beverage that has the benefits of liver cleansing dandelion root. Also a great substitute for coffee. Roasted Dandelion Root Finely chop fresh root into equal portions and spread evenly on a cookie sheet or baking stone. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350. The roots should turn from cream to brown and have a roasted but not burnt aroma. Let cool Grind in a coffee grinder or blender to a pow

I have been using my own bug repellent for years now using essential oils and herbs to keep the bugs off. Not only are herbal bug repellents safer, using no toxic chemicals, they also work much better. I made my neighbor a bottle of bug repellent to take to girls camp and by the end of the week she said everyone was using her repellent. She also came home without a single mosquito bite. The bug repelling properties of citronella are enhanced whenever cedarwood is included in

This salve works like an herbal Neosporin, great for cuts, wounds, scrapes, and any type of skin condition. It is antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory, making it perfect for fighting infection. Herbs 4 parts lavender flowers 3 parts echinacea root (or Oregon Grape Root or half and half) 3 parts calendula flowers 2 parts plantain 2 parts comfrey 2 parts St. Johns wort 2 parts yarrow Directions Make an herbal infused oil with the herbs. Pour the herbal infused oil

St. John's Wort oil has been used for centuries to massage into sore, aching bones, joints, and muscles. It can be used as a massage oil, or made into a liniment, salve, ointment or balm. In addition to external use it can also be used internally to calm the nerves, aid in sleep, and work internally on inflammation and pain relief. Use in the kitchen as you prepare your food and meals. Ingredients Quart jar Fresh St. John's Wort plant Olive oil Optional: 1 Tbsp Vodka Directio

This recipe comes from Medicinal Herbs by Rosemary Gladstar. Ingredients ¼ cup strong comfrey infusion ¼ cup aloe vera gel 5-10 drops essential oil from the essential oil pain list Mix together and keep refrigerated. Apply topically to joints of concern, massaging it in gently. This will last for up to a week.

This salve is a great way to utilize the pain relieving properties of cayenne while combining with the anti-inflammatory effects of St. John's wort. It is very effective for the relief of joint and muscle pain as well as PMS cramps, headaches and other aches and pains. I've also had great success applying to the chest and feet for respiratory conditions. Ingredients 1 cup fresh St. John's wort flowers ½ part cayenne powder Olive oil Beeswax Pain Relief essential oils Instruct

One year I had the worst sore throat I had ever had and even my beloved Sore Throat Spray wasn't doing much for it. I decided I needed to whip out the big guns in the form of cayenne pepper, and for me this is huge since I did not like hot stuff. Since then I have learned to love a dash of cayenne hear and there. I mixed the cayenne with some raw honey and because I had been exposed to strep throat I took extra precautions by adding some garlic. After forcing this down every

Plasters work like a poultice in drawing out toxins, relieving inflammation, cooling, moistening, pain relief, stimulate circulation and to promote proper cleansing and healing of an area. The difference between a plaster and a poultice is that herb material is placed between a thin cloth or dense material such as flour or cornmeal is added to the base. Plasters are a wonderful healing tool for lung congestion as they break up mucus, draw out toxins and bring pain relief. Al

This has been a family favorite that comes from Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs. At the onset of a dry or sore throat start spraying every hour or sometimes more frequently depending on how you may feel. During the night it works great on those dry hacking coughs that keep you up all night. Also use for strained throat, tonsillitis, strep throat or any kind of throat condition. ¼ cup echinacea glycerite ⅛ cup distilled water 6-8 drops peppermint essential oil or Thieves o

Coughing is an important function of the body to expel mucus, toxins, and foreign objects from the lungs and trachea. Traditional cough syrups suppress the body's action of coughing, which can put a halt to the immune system trying to expel mucus and toxins from the lungs. ​Wild cherry bark is both antispasmodic as well as expectorant so it can work with the body to calm the cough reflex and relax the body, while still expelling mucus and toxins. Combined with other lung an

This salve is formulated to support, strengthen, cleanse and heal the lungs, making it useful for treating mucus coughs, chest congestion, croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, and other lung related conditions, including asthma. Herbs 3 parts yarrow 2 parts oregano 2 parts comfrey 1 part sage 1 part lobelia Directions Make an herbal oil with the herbs. For each cup of herbal infused oil, melt with 1 oz of beeswax in a pan over very low heat. Remove from heat and a

This salve brings relief from sinus pressure and congestion when applied directly to the sinus cavities. I also rub this on the chest and back for respiratory congestion and even on the bottoms of the feet. For added potency I use this salve as a carrier, by placing a dime size amount in the palm of my hand then add 3 drops of essential oil (choose from the list below), rub palms together and apply to chest, back and feet. I make a sample size salve in chap stick containers

Lemon balm is wonderful for aiding the body in clearing up cold sores (herpes simplex virus) which are miserable and embarassing to have in the first place. At the first sign of that tingling feeling around the lips and mouth, start applying this lip balm. You can also use this as a great lip moisturizer and I enjoy using it as a daily lip balm. Ingredients 1 Tbsp cocoa butter (or 4 wafers) 2 Tbsp lemon balm infused coconut oil 1 Tbsp beeswax 7 drops Melaleuca alternifolia

There is nothing like the healing benefits of garlic. I have no problem taking garlic because it is so yummy and my favorite foods contain plenty of it. Children on the other hand are another story, it is pretty difficult to sneak garlic into their food, my solution to this - garlic oil. By making a strong garlic infused oil you can apply it to the bottoms of the feet and on the wrists. These areas allow for quick absorption into the blood stream. You know the garlic is