Citrus-Fir Dish Soap Properly washing dishes is an important part of preventing food-borne pathogens from contaminating our cooked food. This is especially true when washing cutting boards and other food prep materials. Essential oils are effective against many of the microbes that are carried in raw meats and unwashed fruits and vegetables. This dish soap cleans your dishes, kills microbes, and leaves your kitchen smelling pristine and uplifting. Calendula Tea for UTIs Tea made from calendula is a great option for the treatment of urinary tract infections, those amazing reminders of womanhood which make you want to urinate every five minutes for days on end. If you are someone prone to these infections, drinking this tea on a regular basis can help prevent future occurrences. The tea is also beneficial for those with sore throats, providing a soothing feeling to a sore and itchy throat, as well as aiding digestion, helping with canker sores or mouth ulcers, and more. Making tea from your own flowers is an extremely easy way to attain major health benefits from your indoor plants. Just dry your flowers and steep them in hot water. Done! Maca Hot Chocolate for Hormonal Balance Maca root powder is considered an adaptogen and is often used to increase sex drive, as well as to boost energy and to balance hormones. This drink is especially good for cold days, or enjoy it iced when the weather calls for it! Double the recipe if you’re making a cup for your partner, too. Soothing Eye Pillow for Migraines This herbal eye pillow can be kept in the freezer or warmed in the microwave and then placed over your eyes while you lay on your back. Cut a 9-inch x 10-inch piece of cotton fabric or two 9-inch x 5-inch pieces. Fold in half (if using the larger piece of fabric) or place together so that right sides are facing each other. Sew along three sides, keeping one short side open. Turn right side out, so that seams are now on the inside of the bag. Add 3/4 cup flaxseeds and 1/2 cup of dried herbs (lavender, rosemary, and peppermint are great options). If desired, add essential oils for a stronger scent. Fold the fabric on the open end over to create a seam and sew up. For an even simpler version, fill a clean sock with flaxseeds and herbs and knot the open end. Herbal Apple Cider and Honey Elixir For Gut Health or a Sore Throat Apple cider vinegar and honey are made for each other. Curious what happens when you add herbs to the mixture? This hot herbal elixir is delicious and full of healing powers for better digestion. It also helps to relieve a sore throat and has been said by many to aid weight loss to boot. Directions: 1. Crush your herbs in a mortar and pestle for extra flavor. 2. Add herbs and other ingredients to the teapot, then pour the hot water over it and steep for 5–6 minutes. Yields 2 servings ⅛ cup fresh rosemary ¼ cup fresh mint ⅛ cup fresh thyme ⅛ cup fresh lemongrass 1 tablespoon raw honey 2 tablespoons raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar 2 cups hot water (195–205°F)
✔ Author(s): Abigail Gehring
✔ Title: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Natural Remedies
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (152 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1510749993
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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