Cedarwood is one of the biblical essential oils and this particular species is the most closely related to Cedars of Lebanon. It has the rare ability of being a stimulant to the circulatory system while also being a sedative to the nervous system. Cedarwood has a great affinity for the skin, nervous and respiratory systems, it is used for spiritual communication and emotion balancing. Cedrus atlantica Family: Pinaceae (conifer) Actions Antibacterial Antifungal Anti-infecti

Carrot seed oil is extracted from the wild carrot plant, also know as Queen Anne's Lace. It is well known for its skin healing and rejuvenating effects but also has strong digestive and detoxing properties on the kidneys and liver. Daucus carota Family: Umbelliferae (carrot, parsley) Actions Antifungal Carminative Hepatic Digestive Energetics/Body Systems Affected Rejuvenate the mind and body Skin Cardiovascular Nervous Beauty and Personal Care Use as a natural sunscreen -

Coconut oil comes from pressing coconut meat and then separating the oil from the milk. It can be used to nourish the body both inside and out. It is a solid oil until temperatures reach about 78 degrees and has a smoke point of 350 degrees. Purchase cold pressed, unrefined coconut oil to enjoy these benefits. Actions Anti-inflammatory Antibiotic Antibacterial Antiviral Antifungal Benefits Feeds the brain which helps with brain function, and memory loss Heart happy oil, c

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

The skin is one of the elimination organs of the body, so when the liver is overburdened with toxins, the next place to go is the skin. Skin conditions can include eczema, psoriasis, rashes of all kinds, hives, acne, and sores. These conditions can also result from an allergy or reaction to a toxin, either way, treating the liver is the first place to start after following the foundational principles of health; nutrition and gut health. Follow Annie's gut health protocol - se

This is no where near extensive but a small list of the most common used and available skin care ingredients for creating your own personal care products or using alone in your skin care regimen. Almond, sweet - great for all skin types as an acting emollient and is best known for its ability to soften, soothe, and re-condition the skin Apricot kernal - light emollient excellent for most skin types as well as for sensitive and prematurely aged skin. Avocado - contains high

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

Sun, cooking, carpet/rug, water, steam, engine, even the trampoline. Burns are going to happen one way or another so here is a resource list of what you can do to stop the burn and start the healing. Every time we have a burn issue, I reach for my burn spray, followed up with burn salve. They work wonders. Flush skin with cold water until pain stops. Keep clean, rinse with lavender water. Burn Soother Spray Burn Salve Comfrey Salve Raw honey Redmond clay gel Vitamin E Oil Raw

A boil is a tender, inflamed, postulant area of skin, usually due to staphylococcus infection; furuncle. -Practical Herbalism I have found that many of these remedies work for any type of skin eruption including blisters, ingrown hairs, acne, etc. These remedies have helped heal and relieve the pain. First rule for healing a boil or skin eruption, is one of the hardest, DON'T SQUEEZE! It is so tempting to help that yucky pus out by squeezing but it could spread staph in

Mucilaginous herbs that soothe, soften, and protect irritated tissue Mucilaginous herbs that moisten, soften, relieve, and protect irritated or inflamed tissue. A demulcent refers to the action on internal tissue and organs while an emollient refers to topical application for skin related issues. What they do: Moisten and soften irritated or inflamed tissue, internally or externally Coat and calm irritation in the throat, esophagus, and digestive tract (demulcent) Soothe, pro

liver support Hepatic herbs strengthen, tone, and stimulate the metabolic and secretive functions of the liver. They help reduce liver damage caused by stressors and disease, supporting the liver as the body's primary filter and detox organ. Many hepatics are also bitters, since bitterness often signals the compounds that stimulate bile flow. What they do: Strengthen and tone liver tissue Stimulate liver metabolic function Support the liver's secretive functions (bile product

The skeletal system serves several important purposes: it gives the body shape and support, protects vital organs and the spinal cord, stores lipids, marrow, and minerals, and produces blood cells. Ligaments are also part of the skeletal system, connecting bones to one another with tough, fibrous collagen fibers and holding them in place at the joints. While it's actually the muscles that produce movement, ligaments play a vital supporting role — stabilizing the joints and ke

Formulated to stop the itch, heal the sore and prevent infection from those nasty bites and stings. Not only is this salve great for bug bites I have also used it successfully to soothe eczema and a case of ringworm, it will work great for any type of cut or wound as well. Make an Herbal Oil 3 parts plantain 2 parts echinacea root 1 part comfrey 1 part lavender 1 part rosemary Coconut oil (or extra virgin olive oil) Ingredients 1 cup herbal oil blend 1 oz beeswax 20 drops M

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

Redmond Clay is a type of bentonite clay, but instead of being a sodium bentonite or a calcium bentonite, it is both! Because of this it seems to be more effective than most bentonite clays and what I have used for years with nothing but great results! Clay has the ability to bind toxins due to a negative electrical charge of the clay particles. Most toxins including heavy metals are positively charged so they are drawn to the clay like a magnet and then flushed from the bo

Both heat and cold can be used to heal and soothe many different conditions and everyday issues you may come up against...sometimes it is all you need. Heat Therapy There are several ways you can use heat as a therapy. The most common way is to soak in a tub of hot water to induce sweating. Make sure you drink fluids while doing this, you want the body to sweat, but must replace those fluids. Drinking sweat inducing herbal teas (diaphoretics) will add to the effect. A sau

Honey is mentioned many times in the scriptures, including John the Baptist living off honey while living in the wilderness and Christ partaking of it after his Resurrection. For those familiar with the Book of Mormon, God guided two different civilizations across the ocean to the promised land (North America), bringing with them honey bees to provide nourishment and healing. All of this leads me to believe raw honey is a pretty important nutrient, healer and gift from God

Blackstrap molasses is the dark liquid that comes from processing raw sugar into refined sugar. Because it is minimally processed it retains a number of trace minerals that give it many healing benefits. Make sure to purchase unsulfured molasses to ensure you are receiving all these nutrients for building in the body. Benefits Rich in calcium for bone and teeth building. Iron for enriching the blood and helping with anemic conditions. Potassium can ease muscle cramps. Magnes

Also known as curled or curly dock. Yellow dock combines really well with other herbs for supporting different body systems and aids the body in absorbing their properties and nutrients. Rumex crispus Family: Polygonaceae - buckwheat Parts used: root Actions Antimicrobial​ Alterative Anti-Inflammatory Astringent Cholagogue Hepatic Laxative Nutritive Tonic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Bitter Liver Kidney Uses Liver and gallbladder strength and support. Impro

Known in many herbals as "Cure-All" because that is what it seems to do. There are about 500 different varieties of yarrow worldwide. The wild variety is the most medicinal. Fun fact about the genus name Achillea, sounds a bit like Achilles because it was named for him, using it in battle to staunch his soldiers’ wounds. Achillea millefolium Family: Asteraceae– daisy Parts used: leaves, flowers What's in a Name - Achillia millefolium Achillea - named for the Greek hero Achi