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| first aid |
| oil for problem skin |
Combine the oils and massage well into the area of lymph glands (down both sides of the neck) the sinus area and forehead. |
| foot tonic |
In a saucepan, simmer milk, mint and rosemary for 15 minutes, remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain mixture and pour in peppermint extract. Soak a clean dry cloth with the mixture and wrap cloth around feet. Makes 1 Application. Discard after using. |
| lip balm |
In a bowl, mix all ingredients together and stir well. Apply to lips and use daily. Makes 2 tablespoons. Discard after 4 days. |
| tanning oil |
In a saucepan,
slowly heat all of the ingredients while stirring, remove from heat
and cool. Apply to skin before sunbathing. |
| sunburn bath |
In a blender, puree the cucumber and pour into a mixing bowl. Add all other ingredients and stir well. Empty mixture into bath under running water. Stay in bath for about an hour. Use as many times per day as you like. Makes 1 application. Discard after use. |
| skin blisters |
Bring 2 cups water to boil and remove from heat. Steep tea bags for 30 minutes, then remove tea bags and let cool. Add salt, aloe vera and 1 cup water. Soak a cloth in the mixture and lay the cloth flat onto the blistered area and let sit for twenty minutes. Repeat as needed. Makes 3 cups. Discard after use. |
| insect bites |
Mix all ingredients together until they form a paste. Apply pack to affected areas and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Do not rub. Makes 1/4 cup. Store covered. Discard after 3 days. |
| freckle remover |
Blend. Keep in fridge and dab on before sleep. It may help to fade your freckles. Freckles are good sign that you should wear a hat in the sun. |
| hiccups |
| Hiccups can come at any time. Try drinking a tea made of 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds to 2 cups of hot water. Don't gulp it down, just sip it and let it flow down your throat slowly. |
| hops tea to relax |
| Drink hops tea to ease tension, help with restlessness, anxiety, insomnia and indigestion from tension. |
| tick bites |
| Apply castor oil which has a strong drawing properties and is known to help relieve inflammation. Especially if the probosils has broken off in the skin. |