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first aid
oil for problem skin
  • 50ml Apricot kernel oil
  • 10 drops rosehip oil
  • 10 drops lemon oil
  • 10 drops cypress oil
  • 5 drops lavender oil

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
  • 1 cup of hot whole milk
  • 6 stems and leaves of rosemary
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract

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
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon of shea butter
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon oil

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
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1/4 cup organic safflower oil
  • 2 tablespoons castor oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil

In a saucepan, slowly heat all of the ingredients while stirring, remove from heat and cool. Apply to skin before sunbathing.
WARNING - no SPF value. LOOK OUT for OVER EXPOSURE TO THE SUN
Makes 1/2 cup. Discard after 1 week.

sunburn bath
  • 1 cucumber
  • 4 cups oatmeal
  • 10 black tea bags
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves

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
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 3 cups water
  • ?cup Aloe Vera juice

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
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 table spoons aloe vera

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
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 1 cup of milk

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.