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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 10:28:05 AM
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In your home...What do you have on hadn for medicinal and all purpose use? I am trying to build my natural healthy living cabinet up...so far I have...
1) Tea Tree oil
2) Lavendar
3) Apricot or Almond Oil
Cheers,
Heather |
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Patty MorningRamble
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Patty
Keene
TX
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 10:36:33 AM
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we always have a tincture of shepherds purse on hand, for bleeding
calendula cream for skin irritations and bug bits
swedish bitters for bruises
White flower ointment for sprains, muscle aches, and when breathing is difficult due to congestion. We either put it under the nose or fill the tub with hot water, sprinkle some white flower in the water and sinuses clear almost immediately.
I use hemp oil for scarring
lavender oil for burns
Mullein blossoms in olive oil for ear aches
Patty
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lmillward
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
Lorie
Riverton
UT
USA
111 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 10:38:14 AM
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Lavender and peppermint are a must for me! I use lavender for just about everything- especially getting to sleep and adding to mild lotion to soothe my skin. I use peppermint in the dryer as an alternative to dryer sheets. I also need calendula and arnica for my terrible skin and bruises.
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 11:16:08 AM
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Lavender (essential oil and dried herb)
Arnica oil
Calendula (Infused oil and dried herb)
Geranium EO
Rosemary EO
Tho not an oil, I need Epsom salts too....nice soak for those aches...sometimes if I have Dead Sea salts on hand I will do a blend of that w/ Epsom salt and mix certain essential oils w/ it...
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Edited by - amyartgirl on Jan 23 2008 11:16:59 AM |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 4:45:34 PM
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lavender and tea tree essential oils, plus base oils and beeswax (for making salves or massage oils)
eucalyptus hyrosol or essential oil are a MUST this time of the year for sinus/respiratory issues
peppermint herb for upset tummy tea
sea salt is a must for me; fantasitcally cleansing on an energetic as well as physical level
i use citrus essential oils for home cleaning (mix with a bit of baking soda for tub scrub and such)
great question! |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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GoatMama
Farmgirl in Training
11 Posts
The Scrublands of Eastern
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 4:59:00 PM
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| Might I also put in a plug for Comfrey? It is my favorite herb. It's an incredible healer, being mixed into an olive-oil salve is AWESOME at healing cuts, dry skin, etc. |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 5:44:26 PM
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Thanks for idea GoatMama!!!
Cheers,
Heather
FARMGIRL #90 |
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farminmama
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Jen
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2008 : 9:38:04 PM
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I really like plantain. If you have little ones Rescue Remedy is very good too. I think I could possibly take up pages if I listed all of the good ideas to have, but these ywo are probably the ones that go everywhere...oh, oh and chamomile.
Jen
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mama to 3 beautiful angels...^i^ ^i^ ^i^
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Patty MorningRamble
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Patty
Keene
TX
USA
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Mar 13 2008 : 07:44:34 AM
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Oh! Love these lists!! Need to print these out! Thanks!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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Patty MorningRamble
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Patty
Keene
TX
USA
65 Posts |
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cabingirl
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Rose Mary
Arkansas
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 08:29:43 AM
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I have been away for a while~so glad to come back and find this great thread!
Do any of you use Chamomile tea to help you sleep? And if you grow your own, is the Roman or the German the best?
Thanks,
R~Mary
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
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Patty MorningRamble
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Patty
Keene
TX
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 2:18:48 PM
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With all the chores I do, I fall into bed and am asleep in two seconds so I can't answer you about that : ) except I can share with you that I do grow Camomile. I grow the German variety and it is lovely to grow and work with
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cabingirl
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Rose Mary
Arkansas
USA
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2008 : 11:01:14 AM
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I'd vote for Lemon Balm and Yarrow, my two current favorites.
I make the Lemon Balm tincture recipe that Kathy of the Enchanted Wood posted ... we use it daily as an immune system booster and for general well-being, plus extra doses if/during times I am feeling like I am coming down with something. Since starting this regime almost two years ago I think I have been, and felt, better and healthier.
Yarrow is another tincture I made, and use for bleeding, antibiotic, congestion purposes.
The plants are nice looking in the garden, too. I am growing both of these this year, along with some new stuff to try: chamomile and feverfew (for a friend who gets migraines).
Jo
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Edited by - Hideaway Farmgirl on Mar 21 2008 11:02:51 AM |
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 2:19:51 PM
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The must haves for me are:
Tea Tree Oil - Infections
Eucalyptus - Lung infections, sinus, bronchitis
Chamomile - soothing for sleep
Calandula - Skin Irritation
Echinacea Tincture - ALL infections and general health. I take 15 drops in OJ 2x a day when I start to feel something coming on or if the flu is hitting. I go on for 10 days and then off of it till the need arises again.
I know it said 5 but Pau D Arco - GREAT for infections bacterial or viral.
We use honey for coughs- anit bacterial and microbial. To help with rest, mix with alcohol. We use moonshine :).... My dad always made a mixture for chest infections. Steep chammomile in moonshine then mix with honey. Take for colds and flu. IT WORKS...
Dead Sea and Espom salts are great for aches and pains.
I recently went on a cleanse with black walnut, wormwood and cloves. NO MORE sickness. Everyone has had the flu, bronchitis. ect. NOT ME!
I do a couple of teas - Tummy Tamer and Serenity. The Tummer Tamer is chamomile, peppermint, and a few other herbs. This is great for any flu or ulcers. The second is Serenity Tea. My daughter is bi-polar. We used a lot of herbs to get her off meds. Now when she is having a manic episode she uses Serenity Tea to calm down and sleep. It is safe to use during pregnancy as well. This is chamomile, st.johns wort, valerian root, raspberry, ect... I love it just before bed time.
I am from the Appalachian Mountains. There were always herb tinctures around as I grew up. I believe that as a society we need to use antibiotics as a last resort. Dr's and meds have there place but today we run to the dr with every little ailment. Herbs are a great alternative.
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2008 : 12:41:10 PM
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Lavender EO
Peppermint EO
Sweet Orange EO
Tea Tree EO
Eucalyptus EO (for stuffy noses and congestion)
Calendula
Comfrey
Chamomile
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