METHODS OF PREPARATION
Infusions (hot teas); Infusions are typically used for delicate herbs, leaves and fresh tender plants.
Preparing an infusion is much like making a cup of tea. Water is brought just to a boil and then poured over an herb (or combination of herbs), it is covered and allowed to sit/steep for 10-15 minutes or so. The ratio of herb to water can vary depending on the remedy, the plant, and whether cut herb or powdered herb is used. Generally using 1 teaspoon of powdered herb or 2 teaspoons of more bulky cut herb in a 6-8 ounce cup of water is sufficient.
Infusions are best prepared as needed and taken the same day it was prepared and can be taken hot, warm, or cold.
Standard dosages of infusions are generally one teacup (6-8 ounces), two or three times daily. The entire day's dosage can be prepared in the morning (2-3 cups at one time), and the remainder refrigerated until ready to use. The exceptions are the more aromatic plants with active essential oils. These are best prepared in single dosages (by the cupful) as needed and taken immediately (and while still hot/warm).
Decoctions (boiled teas); Decoctions are usually the method of choice when working with tougher and more fibrous plants, barks and roots (and which have water soluble chemicals).
To prepare a decoction, select a ceramic pot with a snug fitting lid. Measure the amount of herb needed (usually the same ratio of 1 teaspoon powdered herb or 2 teaspoons of cut herb per 8 ounces of water) into the pot and add the proper amount of cold water depending on how many cups of the decoction you wish to prepare. Turn on the heat to medium high and bring to a roiling boil. Place the lid on the pot and reduce the heat to medium or medium-low so that the mixture stays at a good simmer. Simmer it covered for 20 minutes. If you can see steam escaping or smell the aroma of the herb, your lid is not tight enough and valuable essential oils are escaping. After 20 minutes, remove from heat and cool slightly.
When straining, make sure to press on the cut herb pieces in the strainer to get as much liquid/decoction out of the herb pieces as possible. If using powdered herb, allow the powder to settle to the bottom of the pot and then pour off the decoction from the top.
Standard dosages for decoction are generally one-half to one cup, two or three times daily. Again, the entire day's dosage can be prepared in the morning (2-3 cups at one time), and the remainder refrigerated until ready to use later in the day.
Strong Decoctions
Depending on the type of plant material used, strong decoctions are prepared in two general ways. The first involves boiling the mixture longer. This is usually indicated when working with larger woody pieces of bark. Longer boiling time, up to 2 hours or more, is sometimes necessary to break down, soften, and extract the larger pieces. Alternatively, when smaller woody pieces are used yet a stronger remedy is wanted, the decoction is prepared as above (boiling 20 minutes), then it is allowed to sit/soak overnight before straining out the herb.
Tinctures (alcohol and water extracts); A tincture is an alcohol and water extract which is used when plants have active chemicals that are not very soluble in water, and/or when a larger quantity is prepared for convenience and wanted for longer term storage.
The type of alcohol can vary. . . from vodka, rum, or 90 to 180 proof grain alcohol, but remember if it says 80 proof; it is 40% alcohol and the rest is water. Plan on using a minimum of 40% alcohol (so you can extract an herb in a bottle of 80 proof without adding any water).
Use a clean glass bottle or jar with tight fitting lid or cork. Use a dark colored bottle (like a recycled green/amber wine bottle) or plan on storing the bottle out of the sunlight. When working with dried plants, use two ounces of plant material (by weight, not volume of cut or powder) for every 8 ounces (1 cup) of liquid. A "standard 4:1 tincture" usually means 1 part herb to 4 parts liquid.
To prepare approximately 1 cup of tincture (some of the liquid will be absorbed by the dry plant material) place 2 ounces of the herb (cut up or powdered) into your clean glass container. Pour ½ cup (4 ounces) of distilled water and ½ cup (4 ounces) of 180 proof alcohol into the container (or just use 1 cup of straight 80 proof vodka and no water). Seal the container and store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
Shake the bottle/jar at least once daily while allowing it to soak/extract for at least two weeks (larger woody cut herb pieces may need to soak for 4 weeks). At the end of two weeks, filter the tincture through a strainer or cheese cloth to remove the plant parts (pressing hard on the plant material to get as much liquid out as possible) and pour into a fresh clean glass container and seal. If using a powdered plant for the tincture, stop shaking for three days and the powder will settle to the bottom. Pour the tincture off the top through a piece of cheesecloth to filter it.
Average dosages for tinctures are about 1-2 milliliters (about 30 to 60 drops) two to three times daily. The tincture can be placed directly in the mouth for immediate absorption, or placed in a small amount of water or juice. Store the tincture at room temperature and away from direct sunlight.
Macerations (cold-soaking) This method of preparation is certainly the easiest. The fresh or dried plant material is simply covered in cool water and soaked overnight. The herb is strained out and the liquid is taken. Normally this is used for very tender plants and/or fresh plants
This is also the easiest to adapt to western methods, since tablets or capsules can be used instead. Alternatively, just stir the ground plant powder into juice, water or smoothies and drink.
Poultices and Compresses
Many herbal remedies are applied directly to the skin as poultices - usually on rashes and wounds and as topical pain-relieving remedies.
For a poultice just enough hot water is poured over dried or fresh plant material to soften them. Then the wet herbs are placed directly on the skin or between two pieces of cloth and laid on the skin. A light cotton bandage to bind the poultice to the area is generally used.
Compresses are simply soaking a cloth in a prepared infusion, tincture or decoction and laying the cloth onto the affected part of the body/skin.
Hot Baths(in which the patient is soaked in it or bathed with it); The skin is a wonderful organ capable of absorbing plant chemicals (and even synthetic chemicals) directly thru the skin, and into the underlying fat tissue, then into the bloodstream. Since fresh plants are generally used for bathing remedies (chopped or crushed first before adding to the bath water), western adaptations are not always possible when only dried plant materials are available here. In the alternative, try 20 to 30 ounces of a strong decoction or infusion added to your bath water and soak in it for at least 10 minutes.
Aromatherapy and Steam Inhalation of various aromatic plants are other delivery methods similar to the immersion method. Herbs can be boiled or essential oils can be added to hot water to create a vapor that is then inhaled for medicinal purposes.
For a thorough description please see the attached Methods of Preparation PDF
Infusions (hot teas); Infusions are typically used for delicate herbs, leaves and fresh tender plants.
Preparing an infusion is much like making a cup of tea. Water is brought just to a boil and then poured over an herb (or combination of herbs), it is covered and allowed to sit/steep for 10-15 minutes or so. The ratio of herb to water can vary depending on the remedy, the plant, and whether cut herb or powdered herb is used. Generally using 1 teaspoon of powdered herb or 2 teaspoons of more bulky cut herb in a 6-8 ounce cup of water is sufficient.
Infusions are best prepared as needed and taken the same day it was prepared and can be taken hot, warm, or cold.
Standard dosages of infusions are generally one teacup (6-8 ounces), two or three times daily. The entire day's dosage can be prepared in the morning (2-3 cups at one time), and the remainder refrigerated until ready to use. The exceptions are the more aromatic plants with active essential oils. These are best prepared in single dosages (by the cupful) as needed and taken immediately (and while still hot/warm).
Decoctions (boiled teas); Decoctions are usually the method of choice when working with tougher and more fibrous plants, barks and roots (and which have water soluble chemicals).
To prepare a decoction, select a ceramic pot with a snug fitting lid. Measure the amount of herb needed (usually the same ratio of 1 teaspoon powdered herb or 2 teaspoons of cut herb per 8 ounces of water) into the pot and add the proper amount of cold water depending on how many cups of the decoction you wish to prepare. Turn on the heat to medium high and bring to a roiling boil. Place the lid on the pot and reduce the heat to medium or medium-low so that the mixture stays at a good simmer. Simmer it covered for 20 minutes. If you can see steam escaping or smell the aroma of the herb, your lid is not tight enough and valuable essential oils are escaping. After 20 minutes, remove from heat and cool slightly.
When straining, make sure to press on the cut herb pieces in the strainer to get as much liquid/decoction out of the herb pieces as possible. If using powdered herb, allow the powder to settle to the bottom of the pot and then pour off the decoction from the top.
Standard dosages for decoction are generally one-half to one cup, two or three times daily. Again, the entire day's dosage can be prepared in the morning (2-3 cups at one time), and the remainder refrigerated until ready to use later in the day.
Strong Decoctions
Depending on the type of plant material used, strong decoctions are prepared in two general ways. The first involves boiling the mixture longer. This is usually indicated when working with larger woody pieces of bark. Longer boiling time, up to 2 hours or more, is sometimes necessary to break down, soften, and extract the larger pieces. Alternatively, when smaller woody pieces are used yet a stronger remedy is wanted, the decoction is prepared as above (boiling 20 minutes), then it is allowed to sit/soak overnight before straining out the herb.
Tinctures (alcohol and water extracts); A tincture is an alcohol and water extract which is used when plants have active chemicals that are not very soluble in water, and/or when a larger quantity is prepared for convenience and wanted for longer term storage.
The type of alcohol can vary. . . from vodka, rum, or 90 to 180 proof grain alcohol, but remember if it says 80 proof; it is 40% alcohol and the rest is water. Plan on using a minimum of 40% alcohol (so you can extract an herb in a bottle of 80 proof without adding any water).
Use a clean glass bottle or jar with tight fitting lid or cork. Use a dark colored bottle (like a recycled green/amber wine bottle) or plan on storing the bottle out of the sunlight. When working with dried plants, use two ounces of plant material (by weight, not volume of cut or powder) for every 8 ounces (1 cup) of liquid. A "standard 4:1 tincture" usually means 1 part herb to 4 parts liquid.
To prepare approximately 1 cup of tincture (some of the liquid will be absorbed by the dry plant material) place 2 ounces of the herb (cut up or powdered) into your clean glass container. Pour ½ cup (4 ounces) of distilled water and ½ cup (4 ounces) of 180 proof alcohol into the container (or just use 1 cup of straight 80 proof vodka and no water). Seal the container and store at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
Shake the bottle/jar at least once daily while allowing it to soak/extract for at least two weeks (larger woody cut herb pieces may need to soak for 4 weeks). At the end of two weeks, filter the tincture through a strainer or cheese cloth to remove the plant parts (pressing hard on the plant material to get as much liquid out as possible) and pour into a fresh clean glass container and seal. If using a powdered plant for the tincture, stop shaking for three days and the powder will settle to the bottom. Pour the tincture off the top through a piece of cheesecloth to filter it.
Average dosages for tinctures are about 1-2 milliliters (about 30 to 60 drops) two to three times daily. The tincture can be placed directly in the mouth for immediate absorption, or placed in a small amount of water or juice. Store the tincture at room temperature and away from direct sunlight.
Macerations (cold-soaking) This method of preparation is certainly the easiest. The fresh or dried plant material is simply covered in cool water and soaked overnight. The herb is strained out and the liquid is taken. Normally this is used for very tender plants and/or fresh plants
This is also the easiest to adapt to western methods, since tablets or capsules can be used instead. Alternatively, just stir the ground plant powder into juice, water or smoothies and drink.
Poultices and Compresses
Many herbal remedies are applied directly to the skin as poultices - usually on rashes and wounds and as topical pain-relieving remedies.
For a poultice just enough hot water is poured over dried or fresh plant material to soften them. Then the wet herbs are placed directly on the skin or between two pieces of cloth and laid on the skin. A light cotton bandage to bind the poultice to the area is generally used.
Compresses are simply soaking a cloth in a prepared infusion, tincture or decoction and laying the cloth onto the affected part of the body/skin.
Hot Baths(in which the patient is soaked in it or bathed with it); The skin is a wonderful organ capable of absorbing plant chemicals (and even synthetic chemicals) directly thru the skin, and into the underlying fat tissue, then into the bloodstream. Since fresh plants are generally used for bathing remedies (chopped or crushed first before adding to the bath water), western adaptations are not always possible when only dried plant materials are available here. In the alternative, try 20 to 30 ounces of a strong decoction or infusion added to your bath water and soak in it for at least 10 minutes.
Aromatherapy and Steam Inhalation of various aromatic plants are other delivery methods similar to the immersion method. Herbs can be boiled or essential oils can be added to hot water to create a vapor that is then inhaled for medicinal purposes.
For a thorough description please see the attached Methods of Preparation PDF
HOUSEHOLD HELPERS
Air Freshener
Clove Oil and Water
Instant air freshener: Make an atomizer in a spray bottle mixing clove oil with water. Be sure to shake well before each use as oil and water do not stay mixed. If your household is smelling especially bad or is really stale, simmer some cloves, cinnamon and orange peel on the stove for awhile; the smell will be heavenly. You can also use an essential oil diffuser to automatically mist clove oil in the air.
Plants that Clean the Air
Though most any plant will help improve air quality, the following have proven themselves in studies to remove the chemicals listed:
Spider Plant: formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.
Golden Pothos: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene.
Snake Plant (Mother-in-Law’s Tongue): benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene.
Bamboo Palm or Reed Palm: formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
Chinese Evergreen: benzene, formaldehyde.
Peace Lily: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, and ammonia.
English Ivy: mold and mildew, formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and toluene.
Gerbera Daisies: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene.
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata): benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene.
Warneck Dracaena: benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene.
Weeping Fig: formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
Chrysanthemum: formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, and ammonia.
Boston fern: formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.
Philodendron: formaldehyde.
Carpet Cleaner
20dr Tea Tree mixed with a cup of Borax
Dishes Cleaner
Few Drops of Lemon oil
Add to Dishwasher
Air Freshener
Clove Oil and Water
Instant air freshener: Make an atomizer in a spray bottle mixing clove oil with water. Be sure to shake well before each use as oil and water do not stay mixed. If your household is smelling especially bad or is really stale, simmer some cloves, cinnamon and orange peel on the stove for awhile; the smell will be heavenly. You can also use an essential oil diffuser to automatically mist clove oil in the air.
Plants that Clean the Air
Though most any plant will help improve air quality, the following have proven themselves in studies to remove the chemicals listed:
Spider Plant: formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.
Golden Pothos: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene.
Snake Plant (Mother-in-Law’s Tongue): benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene.
Bamboo Palm or Reed Palm: formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
Chinese Evergreen: benzene, formaldehyde.
Peace Lily: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, and ammonia.
English Ivy: mold and mildew, formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and toluene.
Gerbera Daisies: benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene.
Red-Edged Dracaena (Dracaena Marginata): benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene.
Warneck Dracaena: benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, and toluene.
Weeping Fig: formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene.
Chrysanthemum: formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene, and ammonia.
Boston fern: formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.
Philodendron: formaldehyde.
Carpet Cleaner
20dr Tea Tree mixed with a cup of Borax
Dishes Cleaner
Few Drops of Lemon oil
Add to Dishwasher
EYE AREA
Under Eye Puffiness
Add one drop Clove Bud EO to your eye cream and apply sparingly in the morning.
Clove bud oil promotes blood circulation, helping to reduce the puffiness.
Eye Circles, Puffiness, & Disoloration
1 medium Parsley branch
2 tsp boiling water
Cotton balls
Mortar & Pestle (or another way to crush)
To start, take a branch of parsley, wash it and chop it up finely into your mortar. Using the pestle, grind it up into a rough paste. You just want the leaves well bruised and the juice out of the stems.
Next pour two teaspoons of hot but not boiling water over the pestle and into the mortar. Gently stir and press the crushed parsley down into the small amount of liquid then put the mortar in the fridge to cool.
Once cool, make two oval balls of cotton and place them side by side in the mortar at the same time to soak up the juice.
Put down a towel on your pillow and lie back ready to apply the treatment.
Relax and stay lying down with these over the skin under your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. Make sure you keep your eyes shut.
There may be a slight tingling, but stop immediately and rinse the area with cool water if it begins to sting or hurt in any way.
Do this twice a week for significantly reducing the appearance of dark circles under the eyes over several weeks. For faster results or very noticeably discolored skin under the eyes, you could use them every second day.
The effect isn’t immediate, but it becomes more and more noticeable the more often you do it.
Alternitive Tea Bag Treatment
2 Parsley Tea Bags
1/2 Boiling Water
Not quite as effective as the method above but worth mentioning for those with little time.
To start, put two parsley tea bags (of good strength) in a cup and add boiling water to just half way up the tea bags. We just want them moistened, not too drained of their nutrients.
Put them in the fridge or freezer and leave until well cooled. With a towel over your pillow, place the moist but not dripping teabags over the skin under your eyes (but not on the eyes themselves) for at least 10 minutes. Feel free to drink the small amount of strong tea for its nutrient value!
Alternitive Parsley and Yogurt Pack
Handful of Chopped Parsley
1 tsp Full Fat Yogurt
To create the parsley & yogurt under eye pack, chop a handful of parsley roughly and squish it to release its juice.
Mix it with one teaspoon of yogurt and apply it on the under eye region.
Keep it under the eyes for 10 minutes.
Do this twice a week to reduce dark circles.
Under Eye Puffiness
Add one drop Clove Bud EO to your eye cream and apply sparingly in the morning.
Clove bud oil promotes blood circulation, helping to reduce the puffiness.
Eye Circles, Puffiness, & Disoloration
1 medium Parsley branch
2 tsp boiling water
Cotton balls
Mortar & Pestle (or another way to crush)
To start, take a branch of parsley, wash it and chop it up finely into your mortar. Using the pestle, grind it up into a rough paste. You just want the leaves well bruised and the juice out of the stems.
Next pour two teaspoons of hot but not boiling water over the pestle and into the mortar. Gently stir and press the crushed parsley down into the small amount of liquid then put the mortar in the fridge to cool.
Once cool, make two oval balls of cotton and place them side by side in the mortar at the same time to soak up the juice.
Put down a towel on your pillow and lie back ready to apply the treatment.
Relax and stay lying down with these over the skin under your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. Make sure you keep your eyes shut.
There may be a slight tingling, but stop immediately and rinse the area with cool water if it begins to sting or hurt in any way.
Do this twice a week for significantly reducing the appearance of dark circles under the eyes over several weeks. For faster results or very noticeably discolored skin under the eyes, you could use them every second day.
The effect isn’t immediate, but it becomes more and more noticeable the more often you do it.
Alternitive Tea Bag Treatment
2 Parsley Tea Bags
1/2 Boiling Water
Not quite as effective as the method above but worth mentioning for those with little time.
To start, put two parsley tea bags (of good strength) in a cup and add boiling water to just half way up the tea bags. We just want them moistened, not too drained of their nutrients.
Put them in the fridge or freezer and leave until well cooled. With a towel over your pillow, place the moist but not dripping teabags over the skin under your eyes (but not on the eyes themselves) for at least 10 minutes. Feel free to drink the small amount of strong tea for its nutrient value!
Alternitive Parsley and Yogurt Pack
Handful of Chopped Parsley
1 tsp Full Fat Yogurt
To create the parsley & yogurt under eye pack, chop a handful of parsley roughly and squish it to release its juice.
Mix it with one teaspoon of yogurt and apply it on the under eye region.
Keep it under the eyes for 10 minutes.
Do this twice a week to reduce dark circles.
HAIR CARE
DYI Shampoo
6 oz Aloe Gel
3oz Coconut Milk
20 Drops Lavender
20 Drops Rosemary
Alternitive Shampoo For Oily Hair
6 oz Aloe Gel
3tbs Olive Oil
10 tbs Baking Soda
20 Drops Rosemary
10 Drops Peppermint
DYI Conditioner
1c Coconut Oil
1tbs Jojoba
1tsp E Oil
1/2c Yogurt
Hair Growth
Essential oil recipes combine the goodness of various oils to bring out the best properties that will work to stimulate your scalp, improve circulation and moisturize for natural hair growth stimulation. This can be done through luxurious essential oil scalp massages or hot oil treatments which ensure deep penetration and absorption of oil into the scalp and hair roots.
EO's to try for Hair Growth
Lavendar
Rosemary
Cedar
Thyme
Mustard
Here are a few recipes to try for faster hair growth:
EO Mix 1
2 drops of Cedarwood
2 drops of Thyme
2-3 drops of Rosemary
2-3 drops of Lavender
3-5 tsp of Grapeseed oil
1/2 tsp of Jojoba oil
Mix all of the oils together and then massage the mixture into your scalp.
Wrap your head in a towel to keep it warm.
Depending on how your scalp and hair react to this treatment, you have two choices:
Either wait 30 minutes and then wash it all out, or
Keep it in overnight and wash your hair in the morning.
Do this twice a week.
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Mustard Seed & Coconut Mix 2
2 tbsp Mustard Seed Oil
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
Mix equal quantities of mustard oil with olive and coconut oil and massage your hair from root to tip.
Cover your hair with a warm towel for at least 10 minutes after the massage.
Wash off your hair with water and a mild shampoo after two hours.
Both the oil and the massage help stimulate blood flow to the scalp, it can also stimulate hair growth. This mix also improves scalp heath which leads to strong and lustrous hair.
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Parsley Scalp Rub
Rub powdered parsley seeds on the scalp and massage your scalp gently with it.
Repeat this method twice a week for two months to get long and straight hair.
This will stimulate scalpel circulation to promote hair growth.
Parsley is rich in important nutrients which address a number of nutritional deficiencies that lead to hair loss or weak hair.
Parsley has been traditionally used as a hair tonic to disinfect scalp and control hair loss.
It contains apigenin, an antioxidant flavonoid which controls hair fall out through the regulation of TGF-beta1 gene.
Hair Loss
Regardless of whether you are man or woman the most common cause of hair loss is due to a hormonal imbalance. This is actually great news because it is a factor we don't just have to accept it is something we can actually try to correct and recover from! Below you will find a few things to try.
For more info on the effects of hormone imbalance on hairloss see the following links;
Men: Stop Free Testosterone from converting to DHT
Women: Balance Estrogen/inhibit DHT
DHT Inhibiting Blend
Clary Sage
Lavendar
Add a few drops of each to shampoo
Nutritional Hair Loss
Parsley Scalp Rub
Rub powdered parsley seeds on the scalp and massage your scalp gently with it.
Repeat this method twice a week for two months.
Parsley is rich in important nutrients which address a number of nutritional deficiencies that lead to hair loss or weak hair.
Parsley has been traditionally used as a hair tonic to disinfect scalp and control hair loss.
It contains apigenin, an antioxidant flavonoid which controls hair fall out through the regulation of TGF-beta1 gene.
Parsley Tonic
A Handful of Parsley
3oz Water
Puree a handful of parsley and add about 3oz of water to it.
Apply this tonic on wet scalp, wrap your hair in a towel and allow it to sit for an hour.
Then wash it off with shampoo.
Thicker Hair
10dr Rosemarry
10dr Sage
5dr Lavendar
Massage 2min, Towel 20 min then Shampoo
Increase Scalp Circulation
Lavender & Bay Tonic
6 Drops Lavender EO
6 Drops Bay EO
4 oz Sesame Oil (warmed)
To stimulate circulation to the scalp
Combine lavender and bay warmed sesame oil.
Massage the mixture into scalp.
Towel and allow the mixture to penetrate the scalp for at least 20 minutes before shampooing.
For faster results, add 3 drops of bay essential oil to your shampoo before washing your hair. Rinse as usual.
See Hair Loss section above for a few additional recipes to increase circulation.
Hair Graying
Mustard oil is rich in essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals that make it an ideal choice for hair care. If you are concerned about premature greying, try massaging your scalp and hair with mustard oil every night before going to bed.
Natural Coloring
The outer hard shell covering of walnuts gives a very strong colour that can dye your hair a dark brown.
Crush the walnut shells and immerse them in boiling water, and boil well for about half an hour.
Then cool the liquid, strain it and using a cotton ball, apply the liquid over the part of hair you want to dye.
Allow to stay on hair for at least one hour and then rinse out using a mild shampoo and water; avoid using hot water which may cause a loss of the dye effect.
This liquid is a very strong dye and will stain everything it comes into contact with a dark brown – skin, cloth, utensils and even the tiles. Therefore, make sure you avoid contact with such surfaces during the preparation, applying and washing off.
Take about six to eight teaspoons (depending on hair length) of coconut oil.
Mix three teaspoons of fresh lemon juice in the oil and apply it on hair.
Keep it for an hour and wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
For black hair that has gone grey, use henna in combination with sesame (gingelly or til) oil and curry leaves.
Boil some sesame oil, add a few curry leaves and keep this liquid in a tightly closed container.
Any time you want to color your hair, add some henna into this extract and boil for a few minutes. Cool and apply to hair, wait for three to four hours and then wash your hair using shikakai.
If you are looking for a burgundy shade, cut and grind a beetroot and mix this juice into henna to make a paste.
Henna alone gives a copper red color and only indigo (neel) gives a blue color;
by combining henna with indigo in different proportions, you can get varying shades of brown.
If you want a redder color, keep henna levels high and if you like more brown, include more of indigo. Apart from coloring your hair, henna has other properties to make your hair strong and beautiful.
By itself, amla does not have the ability to dye hair; however, it can help to tone down the red or brown color of a henna-indigo hair color.
Along with this, amla also helps to give a natural shine to the hair after you have washed off the dye.
When mixing in amla powder, it is important to add it last into the paste, just before you apply the paste to your hair.
Alma also rids dandruff and also reduces hair fall.
Hair Shine
Parsley Rinse
Parsley hair rinse is very effective for imparting shine to the hair.
All you need to do is boil some water and add a handful of parsley leaves to it.
Simmer it for 30 minutes till it turns yellow.
Add juice of a lemon to it and allow it to cool.
Rinse your tresses with it after shampooing your hair to attain bright and shiny hair.
Hair Smoothing
Parsley Paste
Boil water in a pot, add few parsley leaves to it and simmer for 10 minutes.
Take out the leaves and blend it to get a smooth and fine paste.
Apply this paste on shampooed and clean hair and scalp.
Leave it for one hour and then wash it off.
This hair pack will balance the sebaceous glands to heal scalp problems and cleanse the hair.
Hair Dandruff
Wash your hair with an infusion of parsley leaves to get rid of dandruff.
DYI Shampoo
6 oz Aloe Gel
3oz Coconut Milk
20 Drops Lavender
20 Drops Rosemary
Alternitive Shampoo For Oily Hair
6 oz Aloe Gel
3tbs Olive Oil
10 tbs Baking Soda
20 Drops Rosemary
10 Drops Peppermint
DYI Conditioner
1c Coconut Oil
1tbs Jojoba
1tsp E Oil
1/2c Yogurt
Hair Growth
Essential oil recipes combine the goodness of various oils to bring out the best properties that will work to stimulate your scalp, improve circulation and moisturize for natural hair growth stimulation. This can be done through luxurious essential oil scalp massages or hot oil treatments which ensure deep penetration and absorption of oil into the scalp and hair roots.
EO's to try for Hair Growth
Lavendar
Rosemary
Cedar
Thyme
Mustard
Here are a few recipes to try for faster hair growth:
EO Mix 1
2 drops of Cedarwood
2 drops of Thyme
2-3 drops of Rosemary
2-3 drops of Lavender
3-5 tsp of Grapeseed oil
1/2 tsp of Jojoba oil
Mix all of the oils together and then massage the mixture into your scalp.
Wrap your head in a towel to keep it warm.
Depending on how your scalp and hair react to this treatment, you have two choices:
Either wait 30 minutes and then wash it all out, or
Keep it in overnight and wash your hair in the morning.
Do this twice a week.
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Mustard Seed & Coconut Mix 2
2 tbsp Mustard Seed Oil
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
Mix equal quantities of mustard oil with olive and coconut oil and massage your hair from root to tip.
Cover your hair with a warm towel for at least 10 minutes after the massage.
Wash off your hair with water and a mild shampoo after two hours.
Both the oil and the massage help stimulate blood flow to the scalp, it can also stimulate hair growth. This mix also improves scalp heath which leads to strong and lustrous hair.
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Parsley Scalp Rub
Rub powdered parsley seeds on the scalp and massage your scalp gently with it.
Repeat this method twice a week for two months to get long and straight hair.
This will stimulate scalpel circulation to promote hair growth.
Parsley is rich in important nutrients which address a number of nutritional deficiencies that lead to hair loss or weak hair.
Parsley has been traditionally used as a hair tonic to disinfect scalp and control hair loss.
It contains apigenin, an antioxidant flavonoid which controls hair fall out through the regulation of TGF-beta1 gene.
Hair Loss
Regardless of whether you are man or woman the most common cause of hair loss is due to a hormonal imbalance. This is actually great news because it is a factor we don't just have to accept it is something we can actually try to correct and recover from! Below you will find a few things to try.
For more info on the effects of hormone imbalance on hairloss see the following links;
Men: Stop Free Testosterone from converting to DHT
Women: Balance Estrogen/inhibit DHT
DHT Inhibiting Blend
Clary Sage
Lavendar
Add a few drops of each to shampoo
Nutritional Hair Loss
Parsley Scalp Rub
Rub powdered parsley seeds on the scalp and massage your scalp gently with it.
Repeat this method twice a week for two months.
Parsley is rich in important nutrients which address a number of nutritional deficiencies that lead to hair loss or weak hair.
Parsley has been traditionally used as a hair tonic to disinfect scalp and control hair loss.
It contains apigenin, an antioxidant flavonoid which controls hair fall out through the regulation of TGF-beta1 gene.
Parsley Tonic
A Handful of Parsley
3oz Water
Puree a handful of parsley and add about 3oz of water to it.
Apply this tonic on wet scalp, wrap your hair in a towel and allow it to sit for an hour.
Then wash it off with shampoo.
Thicker Hair
10dr Rosemarry
10dr Sage
5dr Lavendar
Massage 2min, Towel 20 min then Shampoo
Increase Scalp Circulation
Lavender & Bay Tonic
6 Drops Lavender EO
6 Drops Bay EO
4 oz Sesame Oil (warmed)
To stimulate circulation to the scalp
Combine lavender and bay warmed sesame oil.
Massage the mixture into scalp.
Towel and allow the mixture to penetrate the scalp for at least 20 minutes before shampooing.
For faster results, add 3 drops of bay essential oil to your shampoo before washing your hair. Rinse as usual.
See Hair Loss section above for a few additional recipes to increase circulation.
Hair Graying
Mustard oil is rich in essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals that make it an ideal choice for hair care. If you are concerned about premature greying, try massaging your scalp and hair with mustard oil every night before going to bed.
Natural Coloring
The outer hard shell covering of walnuts gives a very strong colour that can dye your hair a dark brown.
Crush the walnut shells and immerse them in boiling water, and boil well for about half an hour.
Then cool the liquid, strain it and using a cotton ball, apply the liquid over the part of hair you want to dye.
Allow to stay on hair for at least one hour and then rinse out using a mild shampoo and water; avoid using hot water which may cause a loss of the dye effect.
This liquid is a very strong dye and will stain everything it comes into contact with a dark brown – skin, cloth, utensils and even the tiles. Therefore, make sure you avoid contact with such surfaces during the preparation, applying and washing off.
Take about six to eight teaspoons (depending on hair length) of coconut oil.
Mix three teaspoons of fresh lemon juice in the oil and apply it on hair.
Keep it for an hour and wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
For black hair that has gone grey, use henna in combination with sesame (gingelly or til) oil and curry leaves.
Boil some sesame oil, add a few curry leaves and keep this liquid in a tightly closed container.
Any time you want to color your hair, add some henna into this extract and boil for a few minutes. Cool and apply to hair, wait for three to four hours and then wash your hair using shikakai.
If you are looking for a burgundy shade, cut and grind a beetroot and mix this juice into henna to make a paste.
Henna alone gives a copper red color and only indigo (neel) gives a blue color;
by combining henna with indigo in different proportions, you can get varying shades of brown.
If you want a redder color, keep henna levels high and if you like more brown, include more of indigo. Apart from coloring your hair, henna has other properties to make your hair strong and beautiful.
By itself, amla does not have the ability to dye hair; however, it can help to tone down the red or brown color of a henna-indigo hair color.
Along with this, amla also helps to give a natural shine to the hair after you have washed off the dye.
When mixing in amla powder, it is important to add it last into the paste, just before you apply the paste to your hair.
Alma also rids dandruff and also reduces hair fall.
Hair Shine
Parsley Rinse
Parsley hair rinse is very effective for imparting shine to the hair.
All you need to do is boil some water and add a handful of parsley leaves to it.
Simmer it for 30 minutes till it turns yellow.
Add juice of a lemon to it and allow it to cool.
Rinse your tresses with it after shampooing your hair to attain bright and shiny hair.
Hair Smoothing
Parsley Paste
Boil water in a pot, add few parsley leaves to it and simmer for 10 minutes.
Take out the leaves and blend it to get a smooth and fine paste.
Apply this paste on shampooed and clean hair and scalp.
Leave it for one hour and then wash it off.
This hair pack will balance the sebaceous glands to heal scalp problems and cleanse the hair.
Hair Dandruff
Wash your hair with an infusion of parsley leaves to get rid of dandruff.
RESPIRATORY
Allergies or Congestion
Inhaler - Simple
Jojoba
Frankencense
Lavender
Rub a few drops of each on palms and in-hail
Inhaler - Alternitive
30 drops of Eucalyptus Essential OIl
30 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
Drop each essential oil on the wick of a nasal inhaler, pop on the bottom and you have a ready-to-use inhaler to help open up those sinus passages when cold weather is getting you down!
Antibacterial Antifungal
Parsley
The volatile oils, eugenol particularly, present in parsley provides antibacterial and antifungal properties which are useful for treating acne, pimples, skin infection, and disinfecting pores. Parsley oil is easily available in the market. Never apply parsley oil directly to the face as it can burn the skin.
Dilute parsley oil with carrier oil like olive or almond oil and then apply it to the face. Leave it for 30 minutes and then rinse off.
A mixture of parsley, apple cider vinegar, and tea tree oil can also help keep your skin blemish-free.
Aphrodisiac
Sandalwood
Digestive Nausia
Clove
Digestive Aid: Add a drop to herbal tea to help relieve nausea.
Clove bud oil applied topically:
Mix 2 drops with a carrier oil and massage onto your abdomen to assist in relieving digestive discomfort. You may also add 3 to 5 drops in lukewarm bath water to help address bowel issues.
Use 2 drops of clove bud oil in steam inhalation to aid in relieving mucous and loosen phlegm. You may also add 2 drops to your decongesting ointment or gel, and rub onto your chest, back, and throat.
Add 2 drops of clove oil to your skin care products or 1 milliliter of jojoba oil. This can help hasten the healing of wounds, cuts, bruises, and even athlete's foot.
Massage 3 drops of clove oil with 2 milliliters of carrier oil to experience the oil's painkilling action.
Add one drop of diluted clove oil onto a small cotton ball to relieve tooth or gum pain. Press the cotton ball onto the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes. You may also add 2 drops of clove bud oil to a cup of warm water and use this as a gargle.
2 drops of clove bud plant oil used in a diffuser or vaporizer can ward insects away. Blending 2 to 3 drops to your skin care product can also produce an insect repellent.
I advise you to practice extra precaution when taking clove bud oil internally, as too much can cause certain side effects. I recommend using clove bud oil, or any essential oil for that matter, under the supervision of an experienced aromatherapy practitioner.
Insect Repellent
Clove
Non-toxic Insect Repellent: Did you know that many insect repellent companies use Clove essential oil as one of the active ingredients in their spray products? If you have some clove leaves or oils, you can simply use these instead of spending money on bug spray. Another thing you can do is plant cloves around the perimeter of your yard to replace the number of bugs that cross into your yard. You can also put some of the oils on your body so bugs and mosquitoes won’t come near you.
Muscle Ache
Clove
Muscle Ache: Mix eight drops of clove oil in two ounces of carrier oil (try jojoba or almond) and massage onto affected area.
Nails Strengthening
10dr ea
Frankencense
Myrrh
Lemmon
2tbs Vit E
Rub on cuticles
Oral-Toothache
Clove
Toothache: Add a couple drops to a cotton swab and rub onto toothache or instant relief. This helps kill infection-causing bacteria.
Here is what you need to do.
Put a few drops of clove oil on a cotton ball, place the ball on your sore tooth and bite down. Keep you mouth shut for about 5 minutes as the oil numbs the pain and kills the bacteria.
Afterward, remove the cotton ball and mix a bit of the clove oil (6 to 8 drops will do it), water, and salt into a cup. Swish this around in your mouth for about a minute and spit out. You should feel a whole lot better.
Note: Undiluted clove oil can cause burning and even nerve damage, so be sure to dilute it if you are applying it to sensitive skin tissue. You can still use it directly on a tooth by applying it to a cotton ball or cotton swab first.
Pest Kill
Orange Oil
Clove Oil
Mix in Sprayer
Pets Repellent
Clove
You can discourage puppy chewing by dabbing the most likely targets (wood moldings, your slippers) with a bit of clove oil. One sniff and one taste and your pup will move on to something else, hopefully his dog food or dogie toys. This worked with Tucker the Awesome Wonder Dog (my Yorkie) and he never did develop and penchant for chewing anything but his treats and toys.
Protective Disinfective
Clove
“Shield Protective Spray”. I use it as a hand sanitizer, room freshener, and all around disinfectant and protectant.
DIY Protective Spray
30 drops Thieves/Robber Blend (from above)
Witch Hazel
Add the essential oil to a 2 ounce glass spray bottle. Top with Witch Hazel. Shake well before using.
Skin Age Spots
100% Frankencense 3x p/Day
Skin Wrinkles
Carrot seed & Rose Hip
Carrot seed and rose hip serum is a great recipe for wrinkles as it is rich in vitamin and antioxidants which help repair damaged skin tissue ant reduce wrinkles. This recipe boosts the body’s immune response to UV rays protecting your skin from sun damage and sun poisoning. It combines the great properties of both carrot seed oil and rose hip oil to make great serum for dry, sensitive, damaged and mature skin.
Skin Loose
Castor
Castor & lavender oil with lemon juice. Mix that solution and massage with oil all over the body. Do this before going to bath for best results.
Skin Cellulite
1-3dr Grapefruit
Internally and externally
Skin Cellulite
1/4 Carrier Oil (Coconut, Jojoba, Almond)
10-12 Drops of any of the following combined;
Juniper
Fennel
Grapefruit
Rosemary
Sage
Lemon
Cypress
Massage in 10min p/day
Skin Cellulite
ACV
2-3 TBS ACV w/water & honey
Drink each day
Or 50/50 mix externally applied
Skin Cellulite
6 drops of cedarwood oil
1 tablespoon of coconut oil and massage into affected areas.
Repeat daily.
Skin Cellulite
20 drops rosemary
20 drops fennel
15 drops juniper
15 drops grapefruit
5 drops geranium
Directions:
In a 5 mL (1/6 oz) glass bottle combine your essential oils and shake to blend
Skin Cellulite
Epson Salt and Seaweed
Epsom salt removes toxin build-up in your skin, and seaweed seems to increase blood flow and improve skin texture.
Skin Cellulite
An Exfoliating Massage Oil for Cellulite
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons dried ground seaweed
3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
10 drops grapefruit essential oil
Massage it into the area for 10 minutes before you shower. After the shower, apply a moisturizer of your choice (or use this DIY non greasy moisturizing lotion). This blend will not only increase blood circulation to the area, but will also open the pores to ensure proper excretion of toxins.
Skin Cellulite
The Simplest Oil Blend for Cellulite
1/4 cup of sweet almond or olive oil
15 drops cinnamon bark oil
Massage this blend into the affected area for 10 minutes twice a day. As your blood circulation improves and your new collagen starts to form, your skin will become firmer and reduce the cellulite.
Skin Cellulite
A Relaxing, Cellulite-Busting Bath Oil
4 drops geranium oil for hormone regulation
4 drops juniper oil for increased circulation and urination and reduced inflammation
4 drops clary sage oil for relaxation, hormone regulation, and reduced inflammation
4 drops of any citrus oil for collagen production
Add the blend to a tablespoon or two of a carrier oil of your choice (such as sweet almond or jojoba oil) and add it to your bathwater after running it, mixing it properly. Soak in the bath with a good novel and some relaxing music after which you retire to bed to sleep.
Skin Cellulite
A Balanced Blend for Cellulite
This combination of citrus, clary sage, juniper, and geranium oils is also a perfect blend to keep in a bottle and apply to your cellulite two or three times a day. Mix it as follows:
Half a cup of sweet almond, coconut or olive oil
10 drops geranium oil
10 drops juniper oil
10 drops clary sage oil
10 drops of any citrus oil
If you want to put it on before you go into the sun, replace the citrus oil with cinnamon bark oil for the same effect but without the sun damage.
Alternate Blend 1
14 drops juniper
10 drops lemon
6 drops oregano
Carrier oil: 2 tbsp almond oil + 5 drops each of jojoba and carrot seed oil
Alternate Blend 2
12 drops grapefruit
10 drops lemon
8 drops fennel
Carrier oil: 2 tbsp almond oil + 5 drops each of jojoba and carrot oils
Alternate blend 3
12 drops grapefruit
10 drops basil
8 drops thyme
Carrier oil: 2 tbsp almond oil + 5 drops each of jojoba and carrot oils
Alternate blend 4
5 drops grapefruit
5 drops cinnamon
5 drops celery
5 drops benzoin
4 tsp carrier oil
Alternate blend 5
4 drops pine
4 drops juniper berry
4 drops fennel
4 drops lime
4 drops thyme
4 tsp carrier oil
Alternate blend 6
5 drops rosemary
5 drops benzoin
5 drops fennel
5 drops lemon
4 tsp carrier oil
Alternate blend 7
5 drops cypress
5 drops benzoin
5 drops rosemary
4 drops sweet basil
4 tsp carrier oil
Massage to Fight Cellulite
A firm massage is the key, as it increases blood flow to and from the affected area.
Mix a few drops of one of the essential oils I’ve mentioned with a tablespoon of carrier oil (such as coconut oil or jojoba oil).
Massage in half circles on and around your cellulite, ending the half-circle with a stroke towards your heart to lead blood, toxins, and fat away from the area. Do this for at least 10 minutes every day, and more if you are able. You can also combine the cellulite message with this brushing technique which tightens the skin and reduces cellulite.
Ways to use your Cellulite Massage Oil Blend
Below are a few ways you can make use of your massage blend.
Dry brushing: Before taking a shower or bathing sprinkle 1-2 drops of your cellulite massage blend onto a natural-bristle body brush. Using small circular motions brush your limbs upwords the hear (stimulating and improving circulation)
In the bath: While filling your tub with warm water take a small non-reactive bowl and combine 1 tsp (5 mL) milk (or castile soap) and 4-6 drops of your Cellulite Massage Oil. Add the mixture to the tub once it’s filled. Agitate and disperse the oils then soak for 30 minutes, massaging any floating droplets of oil into your skin. Important: wait until the bath is filled to add your oils. Don’t add under steaming, pouring water as the tub fills to avoid evaporation of the oils.
Massage: In a small non-reactive bowl combine 4 tsp (20 mL) of grapeseed or sweet almond oil and 10 drops of your Cellulite Massage Oil. Mix your ingredients together well and massage over your body, or ask your massage therapist to perform the massage for you with your mixture. If you are getting a massage from a masseuse try seeking out regular lymphatic massages.
Bath Blend
Special Toxin Eliminator
Step #1: Create a synergistic anti-cellulite blend of the following essential oils:
10 drops lemon
10 drops grapefruit
8 drops basil
6 drops juniper
6 drops oregano
Step #2: Place the following ingredients in your bath water:
2 handfuls of epsom salts (magnesium sulphate)
1 handful rock salt
8 drops of your synergistic blend from step #1
Step #3: Once the ingredients have been added get in your bath water and massage the cellulite areas while they are under the water. Enjoy!
Alternate anti-cellulite EO blends
Here are some more blends that you can use in place of the blend from step #1.
Below are proportions that you can make in any volume that you desire.
Step #1: Create a synergistic anti-cellulite blend of the following essential oils:
Alternate Blend 1
8 drops thyme
4 drops lemon
Alternate Blend 2
8 drops sage
4 drops patchouli
Alternate Blend 3
6 drops rosemary
6 drops juniper
Step #2: Place the following ingredients in your bath water:
2 handfuls of epsom salts (magnesium sulphate)
1 handful rock salt
8 drops of your synergistic blend from step #1
Step #3: Once the ingredients have been added get in your bath water and massage the cellulite areas while they are under the water. Enjoy!
8-10 Drops Each in Bath;
Cypress
Grapefruit
Skin Loose
Copaiba
15 ml Copaiba EO
32 Dr Clove EO
8 oz Coconut Oil
Apply 2x/Day
Skin Facial
You can also use dried parsley as a facial treatment.
Skin Health
Gotu Kola (aka Indian Pennywort)
Skin care formulations use gotu kola for its ability to boost collagen and decrease inflammation. As with many plant-based compounds, you’re most likely to find a bioactive level of gotu kola (which may be listed as centella asiatica) in organic or all-natural product lines.
Gotu Kola Leaves spoil quite quickly, so it is best to use them within 2 days of purchasing them at a health store or after picking and harvesting them. It is a swampy herb that enjoys a fair amount of moisture and is easy to grow.
Place Pennywort leaves in a blender and add enough water to cover them. Add honey, stevia or xylitol to sweeten them. Puree until the leaves are completely mushy. Strain out any leafy sludge that remains with a fine-mesh strainer or colander. Serve it poured over ice. Lemon juice may also be added to improve the taste.
To make tea using Pennywort leaves, pour boiling water over them and steep for approximately five minutes. If using fresh leaves, use around a quarter cup for 1 cup of tea. If you are using dried leaves, use approximately two teaspoons of the dried leaves.
Skin Loose
Mustard Oil– It works wonders for sagging breasts and lose belly button.
Take about 2 tbsps of oil and heat it in medium flame until its lukewarm. Now take few drops of oil on your palm, rub it on your breasts and massage it gently. Raise your breasts as you massage. This will help tighten up your sagging breast. Start doing this frequently if you are breastfeeding your baby.
Skin Loose
Mustard Oil
Step 1 Pour ¼ cup grapeseed oil into a small bowl. If you are using the oil on your face or if you have oily skin, use sesame oil.
Step 2 Add 10 drops of mustard essential oil to the grapeseed oil. Swirl the bowl to mix the oils.
Step 3 Massage the oil mixture into the areas of loose skin in the direction in which you want the skin to tighten. For example, if the skin on your breasts is sagging toward your belly button, you would massage upward in gentle, circular motions rather than massage in the direction in which the skin is sagging.
Step 4 Cover the area with a towel. Skip this step if you are using the oil on your face.
Step 5 Apply a heating pad, set to medium, to the area for 20 minutes. If you are using the oil on your face, dip the clean towel in hot water, wring until damp and apply it to your face.
Step 6 Remove any residual oil with a cotton ball soaked in a mild astringent.
Tips
Do not use this remedy if you are allergic to mustard seed.
Remove the oil immediately with a mild astringent if you notice any redness or irritation.
Things You'll Need
1/8 cup grapeseed oil (optional)
1/8 cup sesame oil (optional)
Small bowl
10 drops mustard essential oil
Clean towel
Heating pad (optional)
Cotton balls
Mild astringent
Skin Cleanser
Parsley
Take a blender and blend a handful of parsley leaves with yogurt.
Grind it thoroughly to form a smooth paste.
Add one teaspoon of oatmeal and a few drops of tea tree oil to it.
Apply it on clean face and neck and leave it for 15 minutes.
Wash it off and pat dry.
Apply this face pack thrice a week to remove dead skin cells and accumulated dirt from the face.
Skin Spots
Parsley
Parsley is beneficial for reducing the appearance of dark spot and skin discoloration. Parsley, honey, and lemon juice face pack can effectively erase dark spots and skin discoloration.
Take one medium-sized bundle of parsley leaves and soak it in warm water.
Chop it finely and then crush it in a mortar.
Add one teaspoon of lemon juice and one tablespoon of raw honey to it and mash it up well.
Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser and then apply this pack on the face, focusing on the blackhead areas.
Leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse it off. This face pack will refresh and revitalize the skin.
Skin Facial
Parsley
You can also use dried parsley as a facial treatment.
Take a spoonful of dried parsley leaves and add it to 200 ml of water.
Boil it for at least 20 minutes.
Remove it from the flames and let it cool to room temperature.
You can use this water to rinse you face once or twice a day.
Prepare fresh rinse daily to obtain maximum benefits.
Skin Spots
Parsley
Parsley is well known for its skin lightening properties that can help reduce the appearance of dark spots and discolored skin on your face. It is also a beneficial acne treatment, particularly when used fresh.
Some commercial products trumpet the addition of parsley extract in their formulas. But why pay exorbitant prices for minuscule amounts, when you can easily make a parsley face mask at home for a fraction of the cost and at much greater strength and effectiveness?
Alongside its ability diminish dark spots, parsley applied topically to the skin in a face mask is also said to help reduce acne outbreaks and heal up any blemishes.
Fresh lemon juice is another natural cure for dark spots and discolored skin, but it needs to be applied often for best results. Be aware though that using lemon juice on your face regularly may make it more sensitive to the sun.
It can also be quite drying when used on the whole face, so it’s better to use the following lemon juice and parsley face treatment no more than twice a week. For dark spots and small areas of discolored skin, lemon juice could be applied topically twice a day, but just to the specifically affected area.
Lemon juice can also be beneficial for pimples, with many people in acne forums online reporting positive results for both clearing up acne scars and reducing the frequency and severity of outbreaks. Results will of course vary from person to person though, since there are a variety of different causes of acne and everyone’s skin is different.
Another problem reported with using fresh lemon juice alone is that it may sting the skin when first applied. This sensation can be reduced by adding raw honey to this parsley face mask.
Raw honey (as opposed to the heat-treated commercial stuff) has skin moisturizing and soothing properties as well as being a powerful antibacterial agent. Many people find raw honey is especially good at healing up acne scars and reducing the inflammation of current pimples.
Manuka honey, with its especially strong antibacterial properties, is said to be the best honey for acne treatments if you can afford it. If not, a good, unfiltered raw honey is far superior to regular store-bought honey for treating acne.
Ingredients
1 medium-sized head of fresh organic parsley, soaked in warm water then well chopped.
1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice (reduced by half if you have dry skin and perhaps exclude entirely for sensitive skin).
2 teaspoons of a unfiltered raw honey that hasn’t been heat-treated (raw Manuka honey with a high active number is the best if you can get it).
Method
~Start by chopping up a branch of parsley into small pieces with a knife or kitchen scissors. Curly parsley with its darker green color may be a little better for this face mask, but the flat leaf variety is fine if that’s what you have.
~Crush the parsley in a mortar and pestle until it’s starting to become a paste. You can add a very small amount of lemon juice if this helps, but it’s best to just use the dampness from the soaking at the start.
~Mix in the raw honey and lemon juice and mash it all up well with the pestle. You can transfer it to a lighter bowl to use, but I kind of like making face masks like this up in my heavy marble mortar and using it straight from there.
~To apply this face mask, first cleanse your skin with a gentle, chemical-free cleanser. Rinse and pat dry, then gently smooth the mask over your face, avoiding the eye area. I like to put extra on the nose to really get to work on any blackheads.
It doesn’t matter that the crushed up parsley leaves and stalks will only be on parts of your face. As long as you’ve mashed up the parsley well and mixed the ingredients, it’s beneficial properties will be throughout the treatment.
~With a towel down on your pillow for any drips, lie down and relax for 10 to 15 minutes to let the treatment do it’s work.
You may have some mild stinging from the lemon juice in this mixture, particularly if you currently have any acne outbreaks. This should diminish in a minute but if it gets worse or is severe from the start it would be best to wash off the face mask immediately with warm water and massage aloe vera gel into the affected area. You could perhaps try the parsley and raw honey in a mask without the lemon juice in the future.
Most people should find this facial treatment very refreshing and revitalizing for their skin. After washing it off, follow with a chemical-free moisturizer like hyaluronic acid serum. Or try using avocado oil as a face moisturizer, especially in the evening.
Making up this parsley facial mask once a week is good for general skin improvement, though twice a week would be better for treating acne, dark spots and skin discoloration. Remember to avoid the delicate eye area when applying the mask, but if you would like to really clear up tired skin under the eyes and puffy eye bags then have a read of the next page on how to get rid of dark circles under the eyes with crushed parsley.
Skin Toner
Parsley
Take a bundle of parsley leaves and mash it using a fork to extract its juice.
Add distilled boiling water to it and leave it aside to let it cool.
Now add one tablespoon of lemon juice, three drops of tea tree oil, and three drops of rosemary essential oil to it.
You can even store it in the refrigerator.
When required, dip a cotton ball in the toner and apply it to the face in circular motion.
This toner is highly clarifying. It helps to balance the pH level of the skin and kill acne-causing bacteria. It will also treat oily skin and skin inflammation.
Skin Loose
Salt
Salt is one of the best ingredients for your skin care. I would like to introduce a simple method how to tighten belly skin with salt.
Roast for 500 gram of salt.
Put it into a cloth and put on your belly when salt is still hot.
Compress it until the salt is cool.
You should massage your belly skin for a better result.
You can apply this method twice per week.
Skin tags
Oregano oil is said to cure skin tags fast in about 2-4 weeks. It has exceptionally solid antibacterial properties because of its phenolic terpenoids parts like arvacrol, thymol and p-cymene.
Out of the essential oils mentioned for skin tag removal, Oregano oil has been used widely with positive results and successful removal in about 4 weeks.
To remove skin tags with oregano oil,
Mix oregano oil with the carrier oil like coconut oil
The skin tags may change in color on a regular basis. From red, purple and step by step dull black before dropping off your skin.
Skin Stretchmarks
5dr Myrrh
5dr Frankencense
5dr Grapefruit
1tbs Coconut Oil
Skin Toner
8oz Water
2dr Lavendar
2dr Geranium
2dr Frankencense
Skin Wrinkles
3-5dr each;
Sandalwood
Geranium
Lavendar
Frankincense
Skin Acne
Take some parsley in a bowl and mash it using a spoon or fork. Add two teaspoons of honey to it and mix it thoroughly till the honey turns green.
Apply it on the face and wash it off after 10 minutes.
Both honey and parsley contain antibacterial properties which treat pimples and keep the skin smooth and nourished. Use fresh parsley leaves instead of dried parsley for preparing this pack.
Follow it up with a moisturizer of your choice.
Skin Health
Parsley
Parsley contains minerals like calcium, potassium, manganese, copper and zinc which are essential for maintaining healthy skin.
Extract the juice from the leaves and mix it with 200 ml of water. Drink this concoction daily to get healthy skin.
Skin Loose
Castor Oil
Castor & lavender oil with lemon juice.
Skin Soother
Parsley
Rub dried or fresh parsley leaves on irritated skin or insect bites to soothe skin irritation. When dealing with boils, boil parsley leaves in water and apply it on the affected areas for a few hours. It also helps to fade freckles and spots. Application of parsley seed oil can help to heal bruises.
Teeth
Mustard Oil whitens teeth: After brushing your teeth with your usual toothpaste apply a coat of mustard oil mixed with few drops of lemon juice and a dash of salt. Leave it for five minutes and then rinse your mouth with water. Regular practice will make your teeth shine and also stronger.
Mustard Oil keeps off infections: If you believe in practicing oil pulling in the morning, which means swishing your mouth with oil before brushing your teeth you can opt for mustard oil. However, traditionally sesame oil is used for the said purpose. Due to its antibacterial and anti fungal mustard oil helps to keep infection at bay and also keep your gut healthy when used for oil pulling.
Protective 'Thieves Blend'
45 drops clove essential oil
35 drops lemon essential oil
25 drops eucalyptus essential oil
20 drops cinnamon essential oil
10 drops rosemary essential oil
Combine the all essential oils and store in a dark 15 ml glass bottle.
Allergies or Congestion
Inhaler - Simple
Jojoba
Frankencense
Lavender
Rub a few drops of each on palms and in-hail
Inhaler - Alternitive
30 drops of Eucalyptus Essential OIl
30 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
Drop each essential oil on the wick of a nasal inhaler, pop on the bottom and you have a ready-to-use inhaler to help open up those sinus passages when cold weather is getting you down!
Antibacterial Antifungal
Parsley
The volatile oils, eugenol particularly, present in parsley provides antibacterial and antifungal properties which are useful for treating acne, pimples, skin infection, and disinfecting pores. Parsley oil is easily available in the market. Never apply parsley oil directly to the face as it can burn the skin.
Dilute parsley oil with carrier oil like olive or almond oil and then apply it to the face. Leave it for 30 minutes and then rinse off.
A mixture of parsley, apple cider vinegar, and tea tree oil can also help keep your skin blemish-free.
Aphrodisiac
Sandalwood
Digestive Nausia
Clove
Digestive Aid: Add a drop to herbal tea to help relieve nausea.
Clove bud oil applied topically:
Mix 2 drops with a carrier oil and massage onto your abdomen to assist in relieving digestive discomfort. You may also add 3 to 5 drops in lukewarm bath water to help address bowel issues.
Use 2 drops of clove bud oil in steam inhalation to aid in relieving mucous and loosen phlegm. You may also add 2 drops to your decongesting ointment or gel, and rub onto your chest, back, and throat.
Add 2 drops of clove oil to your skin care products or 1 milliliter of jojoba oil. This can help hasten the healing of wounds, cuts, bruises, and even athlete's foot.
Massage 3 drops of clove oil with 2 milliliters of carrier oil to experience the oil's painkilling action.
Add one drop of diluted clove oil onto a small cotton ball to relieve tooth or gum pain. Press the cotton ball onto the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes. You may also add 2 drops of clove bud oil to a cup of warm water and use this as a gargle.
2 drops of clove bud plant oil used in a diffuser or vaporizer can ward insects away. Blending 2 to 3 drops to your skin care product can also produce an insect repellent.
I advise you to practice extra precaution when taking clove bud oil internally, as too much can cause certain side effects. I recommend using clove bud oil, or any essential oil for that matter, under the supervision of an experienced aromatherapy practitioner.
Insect Repellent
Clove
Non-toxic Insect Repellent: Did you know that many insect repellent companies use Clove essential oil as one of the active ingredients in their spray products? If you have some clove leaves or oils, you can simply use these instead of spending money on bug spray. Another thing you can do is plant cloves around the perimeter of your yard to replace the number of bugs that cross into your yard. You can also put some of the oils on your body so bugs and mosquitoes won’t come near you.
Muscle Ache
Clove
Muscle Ache: Mix eight drops of clove oil in two ounces of carrier oil (try jojoba or almond) and massage onto affected area.
Nails Strengthening
10dr ea
Frankencense
Myrrh
Lemmon
2tbs Vit E
Rub on cuticles
Oral-Toothache
Clove
Toothache: Add a couple drops to a cotton swab and rub onto toothache or instant relief. This helps kill infection-causing bacteria.
Here is what you need to do.
Put a few drops of clove oil on a cotton ball, place the ball on your sore tooth and bite down. Keep you mouth shut for about 5 minutes as the oil numbs the pain and kills the bacteria.
Afterward, remove the cotton ball and mix a bit of the clove oil (6 to 8 drops will do it), water, and salt into a cup. Swish this around in your mouth for about a minute and spit out. You should feel a whole lot better.
Note: Undiluted clove oil can cause burning and even nerve damage, so be sure to dilute it if you are applying it to sensitive skin tissue. You can still use it directly on a tooth by applying it to a cotton ball or cotton swab first.
Pest Kill
Orange Oil
Clove Oil
Mix in Sprayer
Pets Repellent
Clove
You can discourage puppy chewing by dabbing the most likely targets (wood moldings, your slippers) with a bit of clove oil. One sniff and one taste and your pup will move on to something else, hopefully his dog food or dogie toys. This worked with Tucker the Awesome Wonder Dog (my Yorkie) and he never did develop and penchant for chewing anything but his treats and toys.
Protective Disinfective
Clove
“Shield Protective Spray”. I use it as a hand sanitizer, room freshener, and all around disinfectant and protectant.
DIY Protective Spray
30 drops Thieves/Robber Blend (from above)
Witch Hazel
Add the essential oil to a 2 ounce glass spray bottle. Top with Witch Hazel. Shake well before using.
Skin Age Spots
100% Frankencense 3x p/Day
Skin Wrinkles
Carrot seed & Rose Hip
Carrot seed and rose hip serum is a great recipe for wrinkles as it is rich in vitamin and antioxidants which help repair damaged skin tissue ant reduce wrinkles. This recipe boosts the body’s immune response to UV rays protecting your skin from sun damage and sun poisoning. It combines the great properties of both carrot seed oil and rose hip oil to make great serum for dry, sensitive, damaged and mature skin.
Skin Loose
Castor
Castor & lavender oil with lemon juice. Mix that solution and massage with oil all over the body. Do this before going to bath for best results.
Skin Cellulite
1-3dr Grapefruit
Internally and externally
Skin Cellulite
1/4 Carrier Oil (Coconut, Jojoba, Almond)
10-12 Drops of any of the following combined;
Juniper
Fennel
Grapefruit
Rosemary
Sage
Lemon
Cypress
Massage in 10min p/day
Skin Cellulite
ACV
2-3 TBS ACV w/water & honey
Drink each day
Or 50/50 mix externally applied
Skin Cellulite
6 drops of cedarwood oil
1 tablespoon of coconut oil and massage into affected areas.
Repeat daily.
Skin Cellulite
20 drops rosemary
20 drops fennel
15 drops juniper
15 drops grapefruit
5 drops geranium
Directions:
In a 5 mL (1/6 oz) glass bottle combine your essential oils and shake to blend
Skin Cellulite
Epson Salt and Seaweed
Epsom salt removes toxin build-up in your skin, and seaweed seems to increase blood flow and improve skin texture.
Skin Cellulite
An Exfoliating Massage Oil for Cellulite
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons dried ground seaweed
3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
10 drops grapefruit essential oil
Massage it into the area for 10 minutes before you shower. After the shower, apply a moisturizer of your choice (or use this DIY non greasy moisturizing lotion). This blend will not only increase blood circulation to the area, but will also open the pores to ensure proper excretion of toxins.
Skin Cellulite
The Simplest Oil Blend for Cellulite
1/4 cup of sweet almond or olive oil
15 drops cinnamon bark oil
Massage this blend into the affected area for 10 minutes twice a day. As your blood circulation improves and your new collagen starts to form, your skin will become firmer and reduce the cellulite.
Skin Cellulite
A Relaxing, Cellulite-Busting Bath Oil
4 drops geranium oil for hormone regulation
4 drops juniper oil for increased circulation and urination and reduced inflammation
4 drops clary sage oil for relaxation, hormone regulation, and reduced inflammation
4 drops of any citrus oil for collagen production
Add the blend to a tablespoon or two of a carrier oil of your choice (such as sweet almond or jojoba oil) and add it to your bathwater after running it, mixing it properly. Soak in the bath with a good novel and some relaxing music after which you retire to bed to sleep.
Skin Cellulite
A Balanced Blend for Cellulite
This combination of citrus, clary sage, juniper, and geranium oils is also a perfect blend to keep in a bottle and apply to your cellulite two or three times a day. Mix it as follows:
Half a cup of sweet almond, coconut or olive oil
10 drops geranium oil
10 drops juniper oil
10 drops clary sage oil
10 drops of any citrus oil
If you want to put it on before you go into the sun, replace the citrus oil with cinnamon bark oil for the same effect but without the sun damage.
Alternate Blend 1
14 drops juniper
10 drops lemon
6 drops oregano
Carrier oil: 2 tbsp almond oil + 5 drops each of jojoba and carrot seed oil
Alternate Blend 2
12 drops grapefruit
10 drops lemon
8 drops fennel
Carrier oil: 2 tbsp almond oil + 5 drops each of jojoba and carrot oils
Alternate blend 3
12 drops grapefruit
10 drops basil
8 drops thyme
Carrier oil: 2 tbsp almond oil + 5 drops each of jojoba and carrot oils
Alternate blend 4
5 drops grapefruit
5 drops cinnamon
5 drops celery
5 drops benzoin
4 tsp carrier oil
Alternate blend 5
4 drops pine
4 drops juniper berry
4 drops fennel
4 drops lime
4 drops thyme
4 tsp carrier oil
Alternate blend 6
5 drops rosemary
5 drops benzoin
5 drops fennel
5 drops lemon
4 tsp carrier oil
Alternate blend 7
5 drops cypress
5 drops benzoin
5 drops rosemary
4 drops sweet basil
4 tsp carrier oil
Massage to Fight Cellulite
A firm massage is the key, as it increases blood flow to and from the affected area.
Mix a few drops of one of the essential oils I’ve mentioned with a tablespoon of carrier oil (such as coconut oil or jojoba oil).
Massage in half circles on and around your cellulite, ending the half-circle with a stroke towards your heart to lead blood, toxins, and fat away from the area. Do this for at least 10 minutes every day, and more if you are able. You can also combine the cellulite message with this brushing technique which tightens the skin and reduces cellulite.
Ways to use your Cellulite Massage Oil Blend
Below are a few ways you can make use of your massage blend.
Dry brushing: Before taking a shower or bathing sprinkle 1-2 drops of your cellulite massage blend onto a natural-bristle body brush. Using small circular motions brush your limbs upwords the hear (stimulating and improving circulation)
In the bath: While filling your tub with warm water take a small non-reactive bowl and combine 1 tsp (5 mL) milk (or castile soap) and 4-6 drops of your Cellulite Massage Oil. Add the mixture to the tub once it’s filled. Agitate and disperse the oils then soak for 30 minutes, massaging any floating droplets of oil into your skin. Important: wait until the bath is filled to add your oils. Don’t add under steaming, pouring water as the tub fills to avoid evaporation of the oils.
Massage: In a small non-reactive bowl combine 4 tsp (20 mL) of grapeseed or sweet almond oil and 10 drops of your Cellulite Massage Oil. Mix your ingredients together well and massage over your body, or ask your massage therapist to perform the massage for you with your mixture. If you are getting a massage from a masseuse try seeking out regular lymphatic massages.
Bath Blend
Special Toxin Eliminator
Step #1: Create a synergistic anti-cellulite blend of the following essential oils:
10 drops lemon
10 drops grapefruit
8 drops basil
6 drops juniper
6 drops oregano
Step #2: Place the following ingredients in your bath water:
2 handfuls of epsom salts (magnesium sulphate)
1 handful rock salt
8 drops of your synergistic blend from step #1
Step #3: Once the ingredients have been added get in your bath water and massage the cellulite areas while they are under the water. Enjoy!
Alternate anti-cellulite EO blends
Here are some more blends that you can use in place of the blend from step #1.
Below are proportions that you can make in any volume that you desire.
Step #1: Create a synergistic anti-cellulite blend of the following essential oils:
Alternate Blend 1
8 drops thyme
4 drops lemon
Alternate Blend 2
8 drops sage
4 drops patchouli
Alternate Blend 3
6 drops rosemary
6 drops juniper
Step #2: Place the following ingredients in your bath water:
2 handfuls of epsom salts (magnesium sulphate)
1 handful rock salt
8 drops of your synergistic blend from step #1
Step #3: Once the ingredients have been added get in your bath water and massage the cellulite areas while they are under the water. Enjoy!
8-10 Drops Each in Bath;
Cypress
Grapefruit
Skin Loose
Copaiba
15 ml Copaiba EO
32 Dr Clove EO
8 oz Coconut Oil
Apply 2x/Day
Skin Facial
You can also use dried parsley as a facial treatment.
Skin Health
Gotu Kola (aka Indian Pennywort)
Skin care formulations use gotu kola for its ability to boost collagen and decrease inflammation. As with many plant-based compounds, you’re most likely to find a bioactive level of gotu kola (which may be listed as centella asiatica) in organic or all-natural product lines.
Gotu Kola Leaves spoil quite quickly, so it is best to use them within 2 days of purchasing them at a health store or after picking and harvesting them. It is a swampy herb that enjoys a fair amount of moisture and is easy to grow.
Place Pennywort leaves in a blender and add enough water to cover them. Add honey, stevia or xylitol to sweeten them. Puree until the leaves are completely mushy. Strain out any leafy sludge that remains with a fine-mesh strainer or colander. Serve it poured over ice. Lemon juice may also be added to improve the taste.
To make tea using Pennywort leaves, pour boiling water over them and steep for approximately five minutes. If using fresh leaves, use around a quarter cup for 1 cup of tea. If you are using dried leaves, use approximately two teaspoons of the dried leaves.
Skin Loose
Mustard Oil– It works wonders for sagging breasts and lose belly button.
Take about 2 tbsps of oil and heat it in medium flame until its lukewarm. Now take few drops of oil on your palm, rub it on your breasts and massage it gently. Raise your breasts as you massage. This will help tighten up your sagging breast. Start doing this frequently if you are breastfeeding your baby.
Skin Loose
Mustard Oil
Step 1 Pour ¼ cup grapeseed oil into a small bowl. If you are using the oil on your face or if you have oily skin, use sesame oil.
Step 2 Add 10 drops of mustard essential oil to the grapeseed oil. Swirl the bowl to mix the oils.
Step 3 Massage the oil mixture into the areas of loose skin in the direction in which you want the skin to tighten. For example, if the skin on your breasts is sagging toward your belly button, you would massage upward in gentle, circular motions rather than massage in the direction in which the skin is sagging.
Step 4 Cover the area with a towel. Skip this step if you are using the oil on your face.
Step 5 Apply a heating pad, set to medium, to the area for 20 minutes. If you are using the oil on your face, dip the clean towel in hot water, wring until damp and apply it to your face.
Step 6 Remove any residual oil with a cotton ball soaked in a mild astringent.
Tips
Do not use this remedy if you are allergic to mustard seed.
Remove the oil immediately with a mild astringent if you notice any redness or irritation.
Things You'll Need
1/8 cup grapeseed oil (optional)
1/8 cup sesame oil (optional)
Small bowl
10 drops mustard essential oil
Clean towel
Heating pad (optional)
Cotton balls
Mild astringent
Skin Cleanser
Parsley
Take a blender and blend a handful of parsley leaves with yogurt.
Grind it thoroughly to form a smooth paste.
Add one teaspoon of oatmeal and a few drops of tea tree oil to it.
Apply it on clean face and neck and leave it for 15 minutes.
Wash it off and pat dry.
Apply this face pack thrice a week to remove dead skin cells and accumulated dirt from the face.
Skin Spots
Parsley
Parsley is beneficial for reducing the appearance of dark spot and skin discoloration. Parsley, honey, and lemon juice face pack can effectively erase dark spots and skin discoloration.
Take one medium-sized bundle of parsley leaves and soak it in warm water.
Chop it finely and then crush it in a mortar.
Add one teaspoon of lemon juice and one tablespoon of raw honey to it and mash it up well.
Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser and then apply this pack on the face, focusing on the blackhead areas.
Leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse it off. This face pack will refresh and revitalize the skin.
Skin Facial
Parsley
You can also use dried parsley as a facial treatment.
Take a spoonful of dried parsley leaves and add it to 200 ml of water.
Boil it for at least 20 minutes.
Remove it from the flames and let it cool to room temperature.
You can use this water to rinse you face once or twice a day.
Prepare fresh rinse daily to obtain maximum benefits.
Skin Spots
Parsley
Parsley is well known for its skin lightening properties that can help reduce the appearance of dark spots and discolored skin on your face. It is also a beneficial acne treatment, particularly when used fresh.
Some commercial products trumpet the addition of parsley extract in their formulas. But why pay exorbitant prices for minuscule amounts, when you can easily make a parsley face mask at home for a fraction of the cost and at much greater strength and effectiveness?
Alongside its ability diminish dark spots, parsley applied topically to the skin in a face mask is also said to help reduce acne outbreaks and heal up any blemishes.
Fresh lemon juice is another natural cure for dark spots and discolored skin, but it needs to be applied often for best results. Be aware though that using lemon juice on your face regularly may make it more sensitive to the sun.
It can also be quite drying when used on the whole face, so it’s better to use the following lemon juice and parsley face treatment no more than twice a week. For dark spots and small areas of discolored skin, lemon juice could be applied topically twice a day, but just to the specifically affected area.
Lemon juice can also be beneficial for pimples, with many people in acne forums online reporting positive results for both clearing up acne scars and reducing the frequency and severity of outbreaks. Results will of course vary from person to person though, since there are a variety of different causes of acne and everyone’s skin is different.
Another problem reported with using fresh lemon juice alone is that it may sting the skin when first applied. This sensation can be reduced by adding raw honey to this parsley face mask.
Raw honey (as opposed to the heat-treated commercial stuff) has skin moisturizing and soothing properties as well as being a powerful antibacterial agent. Many people find raw honey is especially good at healing up acne scars and reducing the inflammation of current pimples.
Manuka honey, with its especially strong antibacterial properties, is said to be the best honey for acne treatments if you can afford it. If not, a good, unfiltered raw honey is far superior to regular store-bought honey for treating acne.
Ingredients
1 medium-sized head of fresh organic parsley, soaked in warm water then well chopped.
1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice (reduced by half if you have dry skin and perhaps exclude entirely for sensitive skin).
2 teaspoons of a unfiltered raw honey that hasn’t been heat-treated (raw Manuka honey with a high active number is the best if you can get it).
Method
~Start by chopping up a branch of parsley into small pieces with a knife or kitchen scissors. Curly parsley with its darker green color may be a little better for this face mask, but the flat leaf variety is fine if that’s what you have.
~Crush the parsley in a mortar and pestle until it’s starting to become a paste. You can add a very small amount of lemon juice if this helps, but it’s best to just use the dampness from the soaking at the start.
~Mix in the raw honey and lemon juice and mash it all up well with the pestle. You can transfer it to a lighter bowl to use, but I kind of like making face masks like this up in my heavy marble mortar and using it straight from there.
~To apply this face mask, first cleanse your skin with a gentle, chemical-free cleanser. Rinse and pat dry, then gently smooth the mask over your face, avoiding the eye area. I like to put extra on the nose to really get to work on any blackheads.
It doesn’t matter that the crushed up parsley leaves and stalks will only be on parts of your face. As long as you’ve mashed up the parsley well and mixed the ingredients, it’s beneficial properties will be throughout the treatment.
~With a towel down on your pillow for any drips, lie down and relax for 10 to 15 minutes to let the treatment do it’s work.
You may have some mild stinging from the lemon juice in this mixture, particularly if you currently have any acne outbreaks. This should diminish in a minute but if it gets worse or is severe from the start it would be best to wash off the face mask immediately with warm water and massage aloe vera gel into the affected area. You could perhaps try the parsley and raw honey in a mask without the lemon juice in the future.
Most people should find this facial treatment very refreshing and revitalizing for their skin. After washing it off, follow with a chemical-free moisturizer like hyaluronic acid serum. Or try using avocado oil as a face moisturizer, especially in the evening.
Making up this parsley facial mask once a week is good for general skin improvement, though twice a week would be better for treating acne, dark spots and skin discoloration. Remember to avoid the delicate eye area when applying the mask, but if you would like to really clear up tired skin under the eyes and puffy eye bags then have a read of the next page on how to get rid of dark circles under the eyes with crushed parsley.
Skin Toner
Parsley
Take a bundle of parsley leaves and mash it using a fork to extract its juice.
Add distilled boiling water to it and leave it aside to let it cool.
Now add one tablespoon of lemon juice, three drops of tea tree oil, and three drops of rosemary essential oil to it.
You can even store it in the refrigerator.
When required, dip a cotton ball in the toner and apply it to the face in circular motion.
This toner is highly clarifying. It helps to balance the pH level of the skin and kill acne-causing bacteria. It will also treat oily skin and skin inflammation.
Skin Loose
Salt
Salt is one of the best ingredients for your skin care. I would like to introduce a simple method how to tighten belly skin with salt.
Roast for 500 gram of salt.
Put it into a cloth and put on your belly when salt is still hot.
Compress it until the salt is cool.
You should massage your belly skin for a better result.
You can apply this method twice per week.
Skin tags
Oregano oil is said to cure skin tags fast in about 2-4 weeks. It has exceptionally solid antibacterial properties because of its phenolic terpenoids parts like arvacrol, thymol and p-cymene.
Out of the essential oils mentioned for skin tag removal, Oregano oil has been used widely with positive results and successful removal in about 4 weeks.
To remove skin tags with oregano oil,
Mix oregano oil with the carrier oil like coconut oil
The skin tags may change in color on a regular basis. From red, purple and step by step dull black before dropping off your skin.
Skin Stretchmarks
5dr Myrrh
5dr Frankencense
5dr Grapefruit
1tbs Coconut Oil
Skin Toner
8oz Water
2dr Lavendar
2dr Geranium
2dr Frankencense
Skin Wrinkles
3-5dr each;
Sandalwood
Geranium
Lavendar
Frankincense
Skin Acne
Take some parsley in a bowl and mash it using a spoon or fork. Add two teaspoons of honey to it and mix it thoroughly till the honey turns green.
Apply it on the face and wash it off after 10 minutes.
Both honey and parsley contain antibacterial properties which treat pimples and keep the skin smooth and nourished. Use fresh parsley leaves instead of dried parsley for preparing this pack.
Follow it up with a moisturizer of your choice.
Skin Health
Parsley
Parsley contains minerals like calcium, potassium, manganese, copper and zinc which are essential for maintaining healthy skin.
Extract the juice from the leaves and mix it with 200 ml of water. Drink this concoction daily to get healthy skin.
Skin Loose
Castor Oil
Castor & lavender oil with lemon juice.
Skin Soother
Parsley
Rub dried or fresh parsley leaves on irritated skin or insect bites to soothe skin irritation. When dealing with boils, boil parsley leaves in water and apply it on the affected areas for a few hours. It also helps to fade freckles and spots. Application of parsley seed oil can help to heal bruises.
Teeth
Mustard Oil whitens teeth: After brushing your teeth with your usual toothpaste apply a coat of mustard oil mixed with few drops of lemon juice and a dash of salt. Leave it for five minutes and then rinse your mouth with water. Regular practice will make your teeth shine and also stronger.
Mustard Oil keeps off infections: If you believe in practicing oil pulling in the morning, which means swishing your mouth with oil before brushing your teeth you can opt for mustard oil. However, traditionally sesame oil is used for the said purpose. Due to its antibacterial and anti fungal mustard oil helps to keep infection at bay and also keep your gut healthy when used for oil pulling.
Protective 'Thieves Blend'
45 drops clove essential oil
35 drops lemon essential oil
25 drops eucalyptus essential oil
20 drops cinnamon essential oil
10 drops rosemary essential oil
Combine the all essential oils and store in a dark 15 ml glass bottle.
NBE
Fengreek
Start by taking one capsule 3 times per day and increase until you notice results.
NBE
Fengreek Tea
In a saucepan, combine 1-2 cups of water with several tablespoons of fenugreek seeds.
Add a dash or two of the following spices:
anise, caraway, fennel, and licorice.
Allow the water to boil for several minutes and strain before drinking.
You can add lemon juice and honey to improve the taste.
Be sure to enjoy 1-2 cups of Bustea per day for the best breast-enhancing effect.
NBE
Fennel Tea
To make fennel seed tea, you can follow this recipe:
1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
1 pinch of cardamom
1 cup of boiled water
Preparation:
Add fennel and cardamom into a cup of boiling water and wait for 4-6 minutes. Add a little sugar as desired. Strain the tea before serving.
NBE
Massage Oil
9 geranium oil drops
16 drops of Ylang Ylang oil base
50 ml of almond oil
Rub this mixture into your breasts twice a day, either during your massage or separately.
Note: With this massage you can experience increased nipple sensitivity, but try not to touch your nipples when you do it.
NBE
Red Clover Tea
Red clover
Simply add one to two teaspoons of red clover flowers into a cup of hot water and let it steep for 30 minutes before drinking it.
For best results, drink two to three times a day.
NBE
Fengreek Cream
To make this breast enlargement cream, you will need:
3 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon of anise
1/2 teaspoon of caraway
1/2 teaspoon of fennel
1/2 teaspoon of licorice
2 tablespoons of body lotion
Start by adding two cups of water to a medium-sized pot. Put the pot on medium heat until the water starts to simmer. Place each of the herbs into the water one at a time while constantly stirring. Continue stirring for about two minutes more and then leave the liquid to simmer for another five minutes
Once the five minutes is up, strain the liquid from the leftover sediment into a small container and place to the side. Take a small bowl, pour in your body lotion, and stir in one tablespoon of your liquid you just made. Stir until evenly combined. Pour the rest of your liquid into a clean glass jar and store at room temperature
For optimal results, use this cream every day after you shower when your pores are already open and able to absorb the herbs better. Apply the cream to your breasts and rub in a circular motion until fully absorbed.
The main ingredient fenugreek has been known to have hormone-producing properties for decades, but has recently been discovered to help stimulate breast growth. Fennel contains three compounds which are known to help to encourage estrogen production. Anise, caraway, and licoricee also help to slightly increase hormone levels. The body lotion acts as the base and helps to spread the herbs around evenly.
Fengreek
Start by taking one capsule 3 times per day and increase until you notice results.
NBE
Fengreek Tea
In a saucepan, combine 1-2 cups of water with several tablespoons of fenugreek seeds.
Add a dash or two of the following spices:
anise, caraway, fennel, and licorice.
Allow the water to boil for several minutes and strain before drinking.
You can add lemon juice and honey to improve the taste.
Be sure to enjoy 1-2 cups of Bustea per day for the best breast-enhancing effect.
NBE
Fennel Tea
To make fennel seed tea, you can follow this recipe:
1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
1 pinch of cardamom
1 cup of boiled water
Preparation:
Add fennel and cardamom into a cup of boiling water and wait for 4-6 minutes. Add a little sugar as desired. Strain the tea before serving.
NBE
Massage Oil
9 geranium oil drops
16 drops of Ylang Ylang oil base
50 ml of almond oil
Rub this mixture into your breasts twice a day, either during your massage or separately.
Note: With this massage you can experience increased nipple sensitivity, but try not to touch your nipples when you do it.
NBE
Red Clover Tea
Red clover
Simply add one to two teaspoons of red clover flowers into a cup of hot water and let it steep for 30 minutes before drinking it.
For best results, drink two to three times a day.
NBE
Fengreek Cream
To make this breast enlargement cream, you will need:
3 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon of anise
1/2 teaspoon of caraway
1/2 teaspoon of fennel
1/2 teaspoon of licorice
2 tablespoons of body lotion
Start by adding two cups of water to a medium-sized pot. Put the pot on medium heat until the water starts to simmer. Place each of the herbs into the water one at a time while constantly stirring. Continue stirring for about two minutes more and then leave the liquid to simmer for another five minutes
Once the five minutes is up, strain the liquid from the leftover sediment into a small container and place to the side. Take a small bowl, pour in your body lotion, and stir in one tablespoon of your liquid you just made. Stir until evenly combined. Pour the rest of your liquid into a clean glass jar and store at room temperature
For optimal results, use this cream every day after you shower when your pores are already open and able to absorb the herbs better. Apply the cream to your breasts and rub in a circular motion until fully absorbed.
The main ingredient fenugreek has been known to have hormone-producing properties for decades, but has recently been discovered to help stimulate breast growth. Fennel contains three compounds which are known to help to encourage estrogen production. Anise, caraway, and licoricee also help to slightly increase hormone levels. The body lotion acts as the base and helps to spread the herbs around evenly.
DYI Infusions
Anise
Large-scale production of anise oil involves the steam distillation of dried anise seeds. The entire process is called botanical terminology and produces a clear-colored oil.
However, you may also create your own anise oil at home. If you’re interested, below is a guide from eHow:7
What You Need:
Dried anise seeds
Carrier oil (e.g. almond oil)
Mortar and pestle
Cheesecloth
Glass container
Procedure:
Grind the dried seeds with the mortar and pestle to release the oil and scent of anise, but not too much that it will turn into a fine powder.
Transfer the oil into the glass container until it’s almost full.
Pour the carrier oil into the container until the anise oil is completely submerged.
Seal the container and keep it exposed to the sun. The sun’s heat will help release the oil from the crushed seeds.
Drain the oil through a cheesecloth to remove the anise seeds. Once done, store the finished product in a cool and dry place.
Like other essential oils, anise oil should first be diluted before use. Essential oils are highly concentrated and may cause sensitizations in the user. Oil of anise should be first mixed with carrier oils like sweet almond oil, wheatgerm oil, and jojoba oil.
Once diluted, anise oil works best when inhaled or used in a diffuser. It can also be applied topically as a massage oil. Here are some specific ways you can experience anise oil’s benefits:9
Relieves stomach cramps – Mix five drops of anise oil with 1 tablespoon of almond oil and massage unto your stomach
Relieves respiratory conditions (colds, coughs, flu, and asthma) – Place two to three drops in a diffuser, or use in steam inhalation to clear phlegm and mucus
Treats hiccups – Use two to three drops in steam inhalation
Freshens breath – Mix one to two drops with warm water and use as a gargle
Eases menstrual pain – Add two to three drops in a carrier oil and use as a massage oil in the affected area
Treats nausea, migraine, and vertigo – Place two to three drops on a cloth and inhale
Cinnamon Bark Oil
How to Make Your Own DIY Cinnamon Oil
Quick Method;
If you want to make your own cinnamon oil, use two cups of organic extra virgin olive oil and half a cup of ground organic cinnamon. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a saucepan. Then add the cinnamon and stir constantly to combine them.
Remove it from the heat after about four minutes, strain through a fine strainer or coffee filter and store in a dark cool place for at least a month.
Better Alternative;
If you have a lot more time, place as many cinnamon sticks as you can comfortably fit inside a lidded glass container and cover them completely with olive oil.
Leave it in a warm place for three weeks, during which you shake it every 2-3 days to help release the cinnamon oil from the sticks. Once your three weeks are up, strain the oil through a fine strainer into a different container and throw away the sticks.
Clove
Using a mason jar, take 1/8 cup of whole clove buds and cover them with 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. I recommend using olive oil for its own unique healing qualities but any oil will work.
Cover the jar and set it in a warm place such as the top of the refrigerator, next to the fireplace, or a sunny window sill. Every couple of days, give the jar a good shake. At the end of two weeks, strain the cloves from the oil and you are all set.
This clove oil infusion would make a fantastic carrier oil to mix with other essential oils or herbs when creating your own salves including DIY Miracle Salve.
Clove
Clove bud essential oil, including the other two forms of clove oil, is produced by steam distillation. However, you can also extract oil from clove buds at home.
What You'll Need
4 fresh clove buds, crushed
600 ML airtight bottleneck jar
Carrier oil, like olive oil
Strainer
Glass container with spout
Procedure:
Take the airtight jar and place the four crushed cloves at the bottom. Crush them thoroughly so that they can fit into the container.
Fill the jar with the carrier oil until the cloves are submerged, but not too much to overfill the container.
Seal the container tightly. Exposure to air can affect the oil's potency.
Set aside the mixture for a week in an area where it can be exposed to sunlight.
Transfer the mixture into the glass container with a spout. Use the strainer to remove any sediment. Do not hesitate to strain the oil a couple of times to make sure particles are completely removed.
Dispose of the cloves from the strainer and do not reuse these cloves, as doing so can impact the effectiveness of the oil.
The strained mixture should be poured back to the airtight bottleneck container.
When storing, make sure the oil is sealed tight. Shelf life can last from four to five years. Color may darken as time progresses.
Notes:
If the clove buds are not fresh, add two more buds.
The longer the cloves are submerged in the oil, the more potent the oil will be.
If the cloves stay in the oil for over a month, add more oil before straining.
Anise
Large-scale production of anise oil involves the steam distillation of dried anise seeds. The entire process is called botanical terminology and produces a clear-colored oil.
However, you may also create your own anise oil at home. If you’re interested, below is a guide from eHow:7
What You Need:
Dried anise seeds
Carrier oil (e.g. almond oil)
Mortar and pestle
Cheesecloth
Glass container
Procedure:
Grind the dried seeds with the mortar and pestle to release the oil and scent of anise, but not too much that it will turn into a fine powder.
Transfer the oil into the glass container until it’s almost full.
Pour the carrier oil into the container until the anise oil is completely submerged.
Seal the container and keep it exposed to the sun. The sun’s heat will help release the oil from the crushed seeds.
Drain the oil through a cheesecloth to remove the anise seeds. Once done, store the finished product in a cool and dry place.
Like other essential oils, anise oil should first be diluted before use. Essential oils are highly concentrated and may cause sensitizations in the user. Oil of anise should be first mixed with carrier oils like sweet almond oil, wheatgerm oil, and jojoba oil.
Once diluted, anise oil works best when inhaled or used in a diffuser. It can also be applied topically as a massage oil. Here are some specific ways you can experience anise oil’s benefits:9
Relieves stomach cramps – Mix five drops of anise oil with 1 tablespoon of almond oil and massage unto your stomach
Relieves respiratory conditions (colds, coughs, flu, and asthma) – Place two to three drops in a diffuser, or use in steam inhalation to clear phlegm and mucus
Treats hiccups – Use two to three drops in steam inhalation
Freshens breath – Mix one to two drops with warm water and use as a gargle
Eases menstrual pain – Add two to three drops in a carrier oil and use as a massage oil in the affected area
Treats nausea, migraine, and vertigo – Place two to three drops on a cloth and inhale
Cinnamon Bark Oil
How to Make Your Own DIY Cinnamon Oil
Quick Method;
If you want to make your own cinnamon oil, use two cups of organic extra virgin olive oil and half a cup of ground organic cinnamon. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a saucepan. Then add the cinnamon and stir constantly to combine them.
Remove it from the heat after about four minutes, strain through a fine strainer or coffee filter and store in a dark cool place for at least a month.
Better Alternative;
If you have a lot more time, place as many cinnamon sticks as you can comfortably fit inside a lidded glass container and cover them completely with olive oil.
Leave it in a warm place for three weeks, during which you shake it every 2-3 days to help release the cinnamon oil from the sticks. Once your three weeks are up, strain the oil through a fine strainer into a different container and throw away the sticks.
Clove
Using a mason jar, take 1/8 cup of whole clove buds and cover them with 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. I recommend using olive oil for its own unique healing qualities but any oil will work.
Cover the jar and set it in a warm place such as the top of the refrigerator, next to the fireplace, or a sunny window sill. Every couple of days, give the jar a good shake. At the end of two weeks, strain the cloves from the oil and you are all set.
This clove oil infusion would make a fantastic carrier oil to mix with other essential oils or herbs when creating your own salves including DIY Miracle Salve.
Clove
Clove bud essential oil, including the other two forms of clove oil, is produced by steam distillation. However, you can also extract oil from clove buds at home.
What You'll Need
4 fresh clove buds, crushed
600 ML airtight bottleneck jar
Carrier oil, like olive oil
Strainer
Glass container with spout
Procedure:
Take the airtight jar and place the four crushed cloves at the bottom. Crush them thoroughly so that they can fit into the container.
Fill the jar with the carrier oil until the cloves are submerged, but not too much to overfill the container.
Seal the container tightly. Exposure to air can affect the oil's potency.
Set aside the mixture for a week in an area where it can be exposed to sunlight.
Transfer the mixture into the glass container with a spout. Use the strainer to remove any sediment. Do not hesitate to strain the oil a couple of times to make sure particles are completely removed.
Dispose of the cloves from the strainer and do not reuse these cloves, as doing so can impact the effectiveness of the oil.
The strained mixture should be poured back to the airtight bottleneck container.
When storing, make sure the oil is sealed tight. Shelf life can last from four to five years. Color may darken as time progresses.
Notes:
If the clove buds are not fresh, add two more buds.
The longer the cloves are submerged in the oil, the more potent the oil will be.
If the cloves stay in the oil for over a month, add more oil before straining.
