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Herbal Wisdom:  Easy herbal salve, lotion, or syrup recipes  |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kem
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 Posted - Jul 18 2014 : 7:41:09 PM
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Going to be going to a friends house and we want to make some easy herbal healing salves, lotion, or syrups. Anyone care to share recipes with me?
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danyel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Danyel
Robertsdale
PA
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2014 : 4:21:41 PM
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Any king in particular? I was introduced to two different books about 3 months ago and they are full of items to make. But most take several weeks to complete.
The one I am making next is called wild cherry cough syrup
fill a quart jar with shredded wild cherry bark, then cover with vodka or brandy : let set for three weeks, then strain and add an equal amount of honey to the liquid you have in a pot / kettle. heat until the honey is melted then simmer for about 5 minutes. there is said to be almost no alcohol left after it is finished. the book says it is the best for quieting a cough.
with fall and winter coming I think it will be a good one to have on hand.
I have tried the comfrey oil in the book, its on the shelf but have not had to use it, guess its a good thing.
there are so many items that sound like a good thing to have on hand in the book that I cant hardly wait to make some of them.
have fun.
Danyel
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jul 21 2014 : 4:59:15 PM
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I have a very easy salve that I use mainly for dry skin, but it also works great for cuts, rashes, sunburns, etc.
1/4 c coconut oil
1-2 T. beeswax pastilles (depending on desired consistency)
6 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops lemon essential oil
2 drops tea tree (melaleuca) essential oil
Heat coconut oil and beeswax in microwave until completely melted. Add essential oils and pour into a 4 oz. container (preferably glass with a tight fitting lid) and let cool, opened. Can reheat and add more beeswax or coconut oil if salve is too hard or soft.
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Edited by - sjmjgirl on Jul 21 2014 5:01:40 PM |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kem
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Posted - Jul 24 2014 : 6:03:06 PM
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Stephanie, thanks for the recipe. I will try this one. It looks like a great salve to have around. I think the oils will be wonderful.
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