Comfrey salve is often used for soothing sprains, bruises, minor cuts, easing tight muscles, moisturizing skin & more. Here's how to make it.
Alcohol must be the solvent used to extract the herbal properties. If you are usingvinegar,glycerine, only water (water used to dilute alcohol is fine), or any menstruum (solvent) other than alcohol, your preparation is an extract, but it is not a tincture. Any spirit may be used, but...
Learning how to make an herbal decoction is a useful skill when dealing with tough roots, herbs that don’t contain volatile oils or herbs that need a bit more coaxing to release their medicinal components. They make handy preparations when children or animals need herbal remedies since it’s...
Nutrient-rich herbs add an extra dimension to your daily regimen and work synergistically to support overall health. There is an abundance of options when creating combinations for hot infusions, offering an excellent opportunity to tap into your creative side. Steep time will depend on your persona...
Add a couple of drops of cinnamon oil to 1 tsp. of coconut oil and allow to dissolve in your mouth. Make a mouth gargle with a few drops of cinnamon in a small amount of purified water. Swish the mixture for one minute, and expectorate. ...
A detailed, evidence based look at benefits and side effects of mullein tea. Instruction on how to make it.
Most TP is made from tree pulp, water, and bleach, as well as chemicals that extract fibers, making the paper cushier and less coarse. Manufacturers often use a blend of soft- and hardwood (oak, maple or gum) trees. The trees are shredded into chips to make them easier to ...
To make your own mullein drops, loosely fill a glass jar with mullein leaves and flowers and cover with olive oil. For increased antibiotic effectiveness, you can add a clove or two of garlic per pint of oil. Let the mixture sit for 2 to 3 weeks. S...
While I used a blend of eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils to make these shower melts for cold and flu, you aren’t limited to these. Here are some other essential oils you can use to make cold and flu bombs: Eucalyptus:Eucalyptus essential oilis a powerful decongestant able to loosen...
To make your own mullein drops, loosely fill a glass jar with mullein leaves and flowers and cover with olive oil. For increased antibiotic effectiveness, you can add a clove or two of garlic per pint of oil. Let the mixture sit for 2 to 3 weeks. Strain and apply several drops of the...