In all of the previous methods, you’ll need to use the oil right away. You can make asalveor anointmentwith it, use it forsoaporlotion, or make afacial scrubfrom it. Because of its sensitive nature, if you make a scrub, it should be kept in the refrigerator and used as soon as...
Why not grow arnica in our herb garden and make my own arnica oil? Growing Arnica for Homemade Arnica Oil Arnica (Arnica Montana) is a small perennial herb in the sunflower family and a well-known medicinal flower. It’s native to Europe but rare in the wild, largely due to over...
To make an ointment, one or two heaping teaspoons of an herb or herbal preparation is brought to boil in the product of choice. The mixture is then stirred and strained. When the mixture cools, the ointment is put into jars and is ready to use when the time is right. [ back to ...
How to Make a Simple Herbal Salve for Healing Calendula has been usedmedicinallyfor centuries. Ancient Romans grew them to treat scorpion stings! In the Middle Ages calendula was a common remedy for everything from smallpox to indigestion. Today’s herbalists use it to make a healing salve fo...
So when it comes to shelf life, I think in terms of how long a blend is likely to stay truly fresh. The shelf life of herb infused oils is mostly determined by the shelf life of the carrier oil that was used and storage conditions. Olive oil tends to have a shelf life of 1-2 ye...
In this article I’ll show you how to infuse the therapeutic properties of comfrey into oil, make it into an herbal salve, and we’ll also dive into the controversy around comfrey tea. As always, I want to mention that none of these statements have been evaluated by the FDA, this art...
including vitamin C. Its warming antiseptic properties make it the herb of choice for asthma, catarrh, and lung infections. Horseradish is also prized as a digestive aid and is especially useful as a complement to heavy, hard-to-digest meals. You may also checkRevivefor the best essential oil...
1 tablespoon dried herb of your choice 1 cup boiling hot water Glass jar with a tight lid (make sure it is very clean) The quantities of herbs and water can be increased proportionately to make a larger infusion if you wish. If you want to make 1 quart at a time, for example, thi...
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