Basil has a great effect upon the cardiovascular system, bones and muscles. All beneficial for the liver and gallbladder. Ocimum basilicum Family: Labiatae (mint) Actions Analgesic Antibacterial Anti-infectious Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Antispasmodic Antiviral Decongestant Restorative Stimulant Emmenagogue Digestive tonic Antiseptic Carminative Antibiotic Beauty and Personal Care Improves skin tone Acne Eczema, skin conditions Adds shine to hair Uses Headache, migraine an

The Northwestern Native Americans considered the Idaho Blue Spruce to be a sacred tree and used it in a variety ways, many of them for healing. Picea pungens Family: Pinaceae (Pine) Actions Analgesic Antibacterial Anti-inflammatory Antihistamine Hypotensive Nervine Energetics/Body Systems Affected Solar plexus chakra Grounding Balancing Release emotional blocks Uses Respiratory conditions; asthma, bronchitis, croup, any chest congestion Coughs Sore throat or any throat prob

Olive oil is one of the ancient foods that truly nourish the body inside and out. “It is symbolic of goodness and purity, and the tree is a symbol of peace and happiness”. Make sure what you purchase is a whole food, if you do not choose a high-quality oil, it becomes harmful, not healing. Look for cold or expeller pressed, extra virgin, it should be in a dark bottle, smell strong and “herby” and when placed in a fridge should turn cloudy or harden slightly. Once you have got

Joint pain and inflammation are considered rheumatic conditions in the body and refers to a group of more than a hundred types of arthritic diseases. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, bone growths (spurs), diminished range of motion, deformity, redness, swelling and sometimes warmth. There is no known cure just ways to treat the pain and inflammation associated with it. Nutrition and the Body - consume a whole foods diet while avoiding sugar, processed foods, and j

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.

circulation stimulant External applications that stimulate and increase blood flow to the surface. They draw blood from deeper tissues and organs to relieve pain, congestion, and inflammation. What they do: Opens blood vessels to pull blood to the surface When to consider them: Circulation issues, cold hands and feet, numb extremities, respiratory conditions, muscle and joint pain, inflammation, stagnant conditions, etc. Herbs Black pepper Camphor Cayenne (capsicum) Cloves Ga