Labelblue - Huiles infusées

Green Bug Juice         This is an effective bug repellent, based on Julliette de Bairacli Levy's recipe in her book Traveler's Joy. It's dual action is provided by first extracting the bitter herbs into a carrier oil base and then adding strong-acting essential oils. Also an excellent after-bite remedy, tones and softens skin too. To make with dried herbs:(cut) 1/2 cup wormwood 1 tablespoon rue 1 tablespoon sage 1 tablespoon tansy 1 tablespoon... [Lire la suite]

Soin de la peau Renewal Oil         Combine equal amounts of chamomile and lavender flowers. Chop plant materials and fill clean,dry jars. Pour oil over the chopped herbs, filling the jars. Use your choice of carrier oils, almond works well for this blend. Add four drops each of rose and geranium essential oils to each jar. Seal, label and let infuse for about 6 weeks at room temperature. Strain and rebottle for use.Annies'Remedy

Texte original suivi d'une traduction libre. Herb Infused Oil        Medicinal Oils can be used alone, or can form the basis of salves and balms. The general principal is oil plus heat plus herbs, the method you choose will depend on your own preferences. Solar infusion: Using the 'simplers' measure, place the herbs and oil in a glass jar and cover tightly. Place in a warm,sunny window and let infuse for about 2 weeks. Strain and rebottle. For a stronger oil, add a fresh batch of herbs and... [Lire la suite]

Gaillet jaune Caille lait  Galium veruAnglais : Bed-straw "The 17th century herbalist Culpeper says it is an herb of Venus and strengthens the parts of the body which Venus rules. He recommends putting the leaves and flowers into an oil, which is set out in the sun for ten to twelve days, then strained; or boiling the plant in salad oil with some wax melted within to make an ointment. This is good for burns, and also to bathe the fee tof “travelers and lackeys whose long running causes weariness and stiffness in... [Lire la suite]

Texte original suivi d'une traduction Easy SalveHere is another easy salve recipe. Lemon Balm contains Eugenol which eases pain and calendula is great for all types of skin conditions, very soothing. I don't always weigh my ingredients, so these are approximate. 2 cups olive oil or sunflower oil (olive lasts longer) 3/4 cup lemon balm and calendula. Just throw handfulls in the measuring container until you get 3/4. Try to use equal amounts of each. Mix together and place in top of double boiler. Simmer over low heat for2 hours.... [Lire la suite]

"I realized that though I've blogged about making aromatherapy (essential oil) body/massage/bath oils, herb tinctures, herb infused vinegars, and herbal infusions (tea), I've never mentioned herb infused oils."Lire la suite... Un des rares blogs anglophones que j'ai mis sur mon Bloglines (qui en compte un peu plus avec les recherches que je fais pour ce blog...).NB : Bloglines est un système qui permet de gérer les flux RRS, pour simplifier de s'abonner aux blogs qu'on désire suivre. Voir ICI .

Crack         Salve1 oz  Beeswax1 oz Calendula         infused olive oil1 oz Plaintain infused olive oil1 oz St.         Johnswort infused olive oil    Melt all together til         beeswax is melted then add:6 drops Vit E5 drops Pine needle         e.o.5 drops Chamomile (german) e.o.5 drops Lavendar e.o.5         drops Tea tree e.o.  Cool a bit , then... [Lire la suite]

Becky's Itchy         Salve (for help with itchies) : (I use a simple         method, I don't measure, ;) so amounts are always approximate)If         using fresh herbs, gently spray clean and let wilt overnight in a dry         place. 1 handful of chickweed1/2 handful of chamomile         heads1/2 handful of calendula heads2 Tbs. of thyme2 Tbs.         comfrey root2... [Lire la suite]

Texte original suivi d'une traduction libre de la méthode, commentée.Making herb Infused I am a clinical herbalist (as well as soap and toiletry maker).  I wanted to share a recipe for making superior, therapeutic quality herb infused oil.  You can use this oil as is or in what ever recipe.  This method works especially well with resiny herbs such as calendula or St. johnwort.   Some active  constituents in herbs are not very easily extracted in oil but come out just fine in alcohol.  This way... [Lire la suite]

Macérat de vanille, Vanilla planifoliaContribution d'Isajade "Cela fait à peine 2 jours que j'ai mis en route ce macérat et le parfum qui se dégage du pot est prometteur..... Recette:250 ml d'HV d'olive bio4 gr de vanille bourbon en poudre  Quelques infos glanées...Depuis très longtemps, la vanille est utilisée en différents points du globe pour ses vertus médicinales. Les Aztèques, qui étaient les premiers à consommer la vanille, l’utilisaient comme diurétique et comme dépuratif. Elle était aussi réputée pour... [Lire la suite]