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 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]

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]