The Herbal Farm

Formula 100: Zit Zap Tea (Internal Use)

2008-09-16T10:46:00.001+03:00

Uses: Acne

Comments:
1/2 tsp. Burdock root
1/2 tsp. Red Clover
1/2 tsp. Oat seed1/2 tsp. Nettle
1/2 tsp. Dandelion root
1/4 tsp. Yellow Dock root
3 cups water

Combine the dried herbs in a pot with the water and gently simmer for 10 minutes.Remove the pot from the stove and allow the herbs to steep for another 10 minutes. Strain. Drink 3-4 cups of the tea throughout the day. Refrigerate any unused portion. Use within 24 hours.

Formula 99: Zit Zap (External Use)

2008-09-16T10:45:00.007+03:00

Uses: Acne

Comments:
1 oz. Aloe Vera gel
1 oz. distilled Witch Hazel
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
10 drops Tea Tree oil
10 drops Lavender oil

Combine ingredients. Poor into a clean glass bottle. Shake well before using. Apply a small amount to a cotton ball and dab onto cleanly washed, affected area.

Formula 96: Wart Away Solution

2008-09-16T10:45:00.006+03:00

Uses: Age Spots, Warts

Comments:
6 tsp. Bloodroot, Celandine, Mullein or Chapparel tincture
4 tsp. Grapefruit Seed extract
10 drops Tea Tree Oil

Mix the ingredients together and apply topically to the wart.
Note: An infection fighting formula may be taken internally as well.

Formula 95: Ulcer Tea

2008-09-16T10:45:00.005+03:00

Uses: Mucus Irritation, Ulcers

Comments:
1/2 tsp. Meadowsweet
1/2 tsp. Chamomile
1/2 tsp. Marshmallow
1/2 tsp. Licorice
2 cups water

Combine the herbs and the water in a pan and bring to a boil, covered. Turn down the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Let the tea cool for 5 minutes, then strain off the herbs and drink. Take up to 4 cups of the tea a day.

Formula 94: Toothache Aide

2008-09-16T10:45:00.004+03:00

Uses: Toothache

Comments:
2 tsp. Calendula tincture
2 tsp. White Willow , Aspen, or Birch tincture
4-6 drop oil of Clove

Mix the ingredients together in a small jar. Soak a cotton ball into the mixture and dab the affected area thoroughly. Use as needed.

Formula 93: Throat Coating Tea

2008-09-16T10:44:00.003+03:00

Uses: Infection, Colds, Cough, Throat Dryness, Sore Throat

Comments:
1 tsp. Fenugreek
1 tsp. Marshmallow root
1/2 tsp. Myrrh gum or Osha root, coarse
1/2 tsp. Licorice powder
1 tbsp. honey
3 cups water

Place the herbs and the water in a pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer, covered. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the herbs. Add honey to taste. Drink 3-4 cups throughout the day.

Formula 98: Weight Loss Tea

2008-09-16T10:28:00.004+03:00

Uses: Sugar Addiction, Cigarette Addiction

Comments:
1 tsp. Alfalfa leaf
1 tsp. Hawthorn Berry
1 tsp. Guggulu
1 tsp. Dandelion root
1/2 tsp Gymnema
1/2 tsp. Fennel seed
4 cups water

Place the herbs and the water in a pot and bring to a boil, then turn the heat off. Allow to stand for 10 -15 minutes. Strain off the herbs and drink the beverage throughout the day, preferably with meals.

Formula 91: Stuffy Sinus Cider

2008-09-16T10:28:00.002+03:00

Uses: Sinusitis, Congestion, Sinus Congestion, Sinus Headache

Comments:
1/4 cup grated Horseradish - fresh
1/4 cup chopped Parsley - fresh
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp. grated Ginger - fresh
1 tsp. Turmeric powder
1 pinch Cayenne
1 cup apple cider vinegar

Heat the vinegar, then pour it over the remaining ingredients. Place in a mason jar with a lid, and allow to sit for 8-10 days. Strain off the plant material and store in a jar. Take 1-2 teaspoonfuls when needed.

Formula 90: Stress-less Tincture

2008-09-16T10:23:00.003+03:00

Uses: Nervousness, Restlessness, Insomnia, Hiccups, Anger, Mental Exhaustion, Nervous Breakdown, Stress, Hysteria, Post-traumatic Stress, Anxiety

Comments:
3 tsp. Motherwort tincture
3 tsp. Passionflower tincture
3 tsp. Chamomile tincture
2 tsp. Gingko tincture
1 tsp. Schizandra tincture

Mix all of the tinctures together in a 1 oz. amber bottle with dropper assembly and shake well. Take 1 dropperful in warm water or juice 3 times a day or as needed.

Formula 89: Stress Relief

2008-09-16T10:23:00.002+03:00

Uses: Stress

Comments:
3 tsp. Gotu Kola tincture
3 tsp. Oat Seed tincture
2 tsp. Astragalus tincture
2 tsp. Passionflower tincture
1 tsp. Motherwort tincture
1 tsp. Licorice tincture

Use one of two methods.
Combine the tinctures and store in a 1 oz. bottle. Take 1 dropperful 3 times daily or as needed.
Or
The above herbs can be mixed in their dried form in the same proportions as above (the amounts can be doubled). Place the mixture in a jar and pour enough vodka to cover the herbs. Let stand for 2 weeks, then strain off the herbs. Bottle the tincture and take as directed.

Formula 88: Still The Motion Tea

2008-09-16T10:17:00.017+03:00

Uses: Nausea, Vertigo, Motion Sickness

Comments:
1/2 tsp. Catnip - dried
1/2 tsp. Oregano - dried
1-2 slices fresh Ginger or 1/4 tsp. dried Ginger
1/4 tsp. Ume Plum paste
2 cups water

Boil the water and pour over the herbs. Cover and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain the herbs, then stir in the Ume paste. Drink as often as necessary, preferably every 3-4 hours.

Formula 87: Spirit Lift Tincture

2008-09-16T10:17:00.016+03:00

Uses: Fatigue, Exhaustion, Mental Fatigue, Premenstrual Syndrome, Depression, Menopausal Depression

Comments:
4 tsp. Saint Johnswort tincture
3 tsp. Siberian Ginseng root tincture
2 tsp. Gingko leaf tincture
2 tsp. Lemon Balm tincture or glycerite
1 tsp. Licorice root tincture

Mix the tinctures together and store in a 1 oz. amber bottle with dropper assembly. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day or as needed.

Formula 86: Spirit Lift Tea

2008-09-16T10:17:00.015+03:00

Uses: Depression, Fatigue

Comments:
1/2 tsp. Saint Johns Wort
1/2 tsp. Siberian Ginseng root
1/2 tsp. Oatstraw
1/2 tsp. Gingko tincture
1/2 tsp. Lemon Balm
1/2 tsp. organic Rose Petals
1 quart waterHoney

Pour boiling water over the herbs in a tea pot or wide-mouthed jar. Cover and allow to steep for 20 minutes. Strain the herbs and sweeten to taste. Drink 3-4 cups each day.

Formula 85: Sore Throat Soother

2008-09-16T10:17:00.013+03:00

Uses: Sore Throat

Comments:
1 tsp. Slippery Elm powder
1 tsp. Echinacea root
1 tsp. Horehound
1/2 tsp. Licorice root powder
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon
2 cups water

Bring the water to a boil. Pour the water over the herbs and allow to steep for 15 minutes in a covered pot. Strain the herbs. Add the lemon and honey. Drink throughout the day.

Formula 84: Soothing Detox Bath

2008-09-16T10:17:00.011+03:00

Uses: Stress, Muscle Soreness, Muscle Spasms, Exhaustion, Fatigue, Hangovers

Comments:
2 cups baking soda
2 cups sea salt
1/2 cup borax (Mule Team Brand)
1/2 cup powdered ginger
5 drops Lavender essential oil
3 drops Peppermint essential oil

Combine the powdered ingredients together. Stir well. Mix in the essential oils. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Directions: Draw a hot bath. Just before getting in add 1 cup of the bath salts to the bath water. Soak for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water, then towel dry.

Formula 83: Sneeze Free Tincture

2008-09-16T10:17:00.009+03:00

Uses: Hay Fever, Allergies, Sinus Congestion

Comments:
4 tsp. Nettle tincture
4 tsp. Siberian Ginseng tincture
2 tsp. Licorice tincture
1 tsp. Eyebright tincture
1 tsp. Osha tincture

Combine ingredients. Store in a 1 oz. amber bottle with a dropper assembly. Take 1 dropperful 3 times daily. Begin taking this formula when the first signs of hay fever begin.

Note: This formula can also be made into a tea by using the above herbs in dried form in the same ratios.

Skin Soothe Healing Salve

2008-09-16T10:17:00.001+03:00

Uses: Hives, Skin Dryness, Splinters, Insect Bites, Dog Bites, Lip Dryness, Cuts, Scars

Comments:
1/4 oz. powdered Comfrey root
1/4 oz. Calendula flowers, dried
1/4 oz. Chamomile flowers, dried
1/4 oz. Plantain leaves, dried
8 drops Tea Tree oil
4 ounces olive oil
1/4 oz. chopped beeswax or enough to make the salve form

This formula can be prepared one of two ways:
Method One
In a crock pot or an enamel pot combine the herbs and the olive oil. Bring to a very slow cooking temperature (around 80 degrees Ferehnheit) and cook for 1/2 a day (8-12 hours). When dark in color, strain the herbs through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Pour the oil back into a cleaned pot on low heat. Add in the chopped beeswax and allow to melt. Pour a tespoonful into a jar lid so that it may solidify. Check for consistency. It should be firm but spreadable. Add more beeswax, if necessary. The Tea Tree oil can be added at the end. Pour the mixture into clean, glass jars and allow to set up.

Method Two
The herbs can be gathered fresh and placed in a jar with olive oil poured over them to cover. Top the jar with cheesecloth and a rubberband and allow the mixture to sit for 2 weeks. Strain off the herbs and proceed as above, by pouring the oil back into a clean pot. Bring the heat up to a low melting temperature and add the beeswax and Tea Tree oil.

Formula 82: Skin Radiance Tea

2008-09-16T10:16:00.001+03:00

Uses: Acne, Age Spots, Premature Aging, Wrinkles, Skin Hypersensitivity

Comments:
1 tsp. Red Clover
1/2 tsp. Burdock Root
1/2 tsp. Yellow Dock Root
1/2 tsp. Oat Seed
1/4 tsp. Anise Seed
3 cups water

Boil the water. Pour the water over the herbs in a tea pot and cover. Allow to stand for 20 minutes. Strain off the herbs. Drink the tea 3 times daily.

Formula 81: Sinus Clear Cider

2008-09-16T10:14:00.002+03:00

Uses: Congestion, Colds, Sinus Congestion, Chest Congestion, Chest Colds

Comments:
1/2 tsp. dried Nettles
1/2 tsp. dried Fenugreek
1/4 tsp. grated, fresh Horseradish
1/8 tsp. Turmeric powder
1 pinch Cayenne powder
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 cups water

Boil the water and pour over the Nettles and Fenugreek. Let stand for 10 minutes covered, then strain off the herbs. Add the Horseradish, Turmeric, Cayenne and vinegar and let stand another 2-3 minutes. Drink 1-2 cups every 4 hours or as needed.

Formula 80: Rosemary Lavendar Spritzer

2008-03-19T15:40:00.005+02:00

Uses: Emotional Trauma, Memory Loss, Viral Infections, Forgetfulness, Bacterial Infection, Headache, Anger, Fear, Depression, Grief, Fatigue

Comments:

8 fresh Rosemary sprigs

8 fresh (flowering) Lavender sprigs

8 oz. Vodka

8 oz. distilled water

1 tbsp. vegetable glycerin

Rinse the herbs under cold water, then pat dry with a clean towel. Pack the herbs into an 8-ounce glass jar and place the vodka over them. Seal the jar with a tight fitting lid. Set aside in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, shaking once daily. Strain the herbs through a fine mesh sieve. Add the distilled water and vegetable glycerin. Store in a 16-ounce spray bottle. Use as a facial mister or a room spray.

Note: The essential oils of Rosemary and Lavender can be substituted for the fresh plant. If using essential oils, mix all the ingredients together and add 6 drops each of the essential oils. Shake well.

Formula 79: Rev-it-up-and-go Tea

2008-03-19T15:40:00.003+02:00

Uses: Fatigue

Comments:

1 tsp. American Ginseng - dried

1 tsp. Siberian Ginseng - dried

1 tsp. Amalaki - dried

1 tsp. Licorice root powder

1/4 tsp. Ginger and Clove

2 strands of Saffron

1 pinch of Black Pepper

3 cups water

Bring the herbs and the water to a boil in a covered saucepan. Turn off the heat and allow the herbs to steep for an additional 10 minutes. Strain. Sweeten with honey if desired. Drink 1-3 cups a day.

Note: The powdered herbs can also mixed together and stirred into warm milk.

Formula 78: Respiratory Tincture

2008-03-19T15:39:00.004+02:00

Uses: Respiratory Infection, Respiratory Problems

Comments:

1 tsp. Yerba Santa tincture

1 tsp. Elecampane tincture

1 tsp. Ephedra tincture

1 tsp. Gingko tincture

1 tsp. Chamomile tincture

1 tsp. Peppermint tincture

2 Tbsp. Elderberry Syrup

Use one of two methods.
Mix all the ingredients together and store in a 1 oz. amber bottle. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day or as needed.

The first six herbs can be mixed together in their dried state in the same proportions (the quantity can be doubled) and covered with vodka. Place the concoction in a wide- mouthed jar and allow to stand for 2 weeks. Strain the herbs and mix in the Elderberry Syrup.

Formula 77: Recnac Caps

2008-03-19T15:39:00.002+02:00

Uses: Cancer, Kidney Weakness, Gray Hair, Liver Weakness

Comments:

2 tsp. powdered Red Clover flowers

2 tsp. powdered Burdock root

2 tsp. powdered Cleavers

2 tsp. powdered Alfalfa leaf

1 tsp. powdered Bupleurum

1 tsp. powdered Amalaki

1/4 tsp. powdered Turmeric

Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl. If some of the herbs are too course, they can be powdered in a clean coffee grinder. Fill size 00 gelatin caps or vegi-caps (available at health food stores). Store in an airight container. Take 3- 6 capsules a day as needed or for tonic purposes.

Formula 76: Post Op Caps

2008-03-19T15:26:00.002+02:00

Uses: Radiation Exposure, Postoperative Recovery

Comments:

2 tsp. powdered Amalaki

2 tsp. powdered Echinacea

2 tsp. powdered Siberian Ginseng

2 tsp. powdered Dandelion root

1/2 tsp. powdered Ginger root

Combine the herbs in a bowl and mix together well. Fill size 00 gelatin or vegi -capsules (available at health food stores). Take 1-2 capsules 3 times daily for up to 6 weeks.

Formula 75: Poison Ivy Relief

2008-03-19T15:25:00.002+02:00

Uses: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak

Comments:

1 Tbsp. Grindelia tincture

1 Tbsp. Jewelweed tincture or 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped Plantain leaves

1 Tbsp. powdered Cattail roots

Note: Any combination of the above herbs can be used.

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup Aloe Vera juice

Mix together all of the ingredients and spread the soothing liquid on the affected area. If plantain leaves or cattail is used, the actual plant material can be put on the area as a poultice. A gauze pad can then be taped over the area to secure the poulice. Remove after an hour.

Formula 74: Panic Free Formula

2008-03-19T15:24:00.002+02:00

Uses: Hysteria, Nervousness, Fear, Emotional Instability, Panic Attacks

Comments:

2 tsp. Motherwort tincture

2 tsp. Skullcap tincture

2 tsp. Oat Seed tincture

2 tsp. Linden tincture

1 tsp. Licorice tincture

1/4 inch Cinnamon stick

2 Cardamom pods

Combine all of these in a 1 oz. amber bottle and let sit for 5- 10 days to bring out the flavor of the spices. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day or as needed.

Formula 73: Pain Ease

2008-03-19T15:23:00.002+02:00

Uses: Headache, Pain

Comments:

4 tsp. Kava Kava tincture

2 tsp. Willow tincture

2 tsp. Skullcap tincture

2 tsp. Feverfew tincture

1 tsp. Licorice tincture

Combine the tinctures and store in a 1 oz. amber glass bottle with a dropper assembly. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day or as needed.

Formula 72: Nerve Support Tea

2008-03-19T15:22:00.002+02:00

Uses: Worry, Anxiety, Stress, Nervousness, Nervous Breakdown, Mental Exhaustion, Stress

Comments:

2 tsp. dried Oatstraw

1/2 tsp. dried Astragalus

1/2 tsp. dried Reishi

1/2 tsp. Cinnamon chips

1/2 tsp. Cardamom powder

4 cups water

Boil the water and pour over the herbs in a tea pot. Let steep for 15 minutes, then strain the herbs. Drink 3-4 cups throughout the day.

Formula 71: Nerve Settler

2008-03-19T15:21:00.002+02:00

Uses: Hyperactivity, Panic Attacks, Restlessness, Nervous Breakdown, Nervousness, Insomnia, Stress

Comments:

3 tsp. Chamomile tincture

3 tsp. Valerian tincture

3 tsp. Oat Seed tincture

2 tsp. Gotu Kola tincture

1 tsp. Lemon Balm tincture or glycerite

Mix the tinctures together and store in an amber glass bottle. Take 1 dropperful 3 times daily or as needed.

Formula 70: Muscle Spasm Release

2008-03-19T15:20:00.002+02:00

Uses: Muscle Spasms

Comments:

4 tsp. Passionflower tincture

4 tsp. Kava Kava root tincture

2 tsp. Valerian root tincture

1 tsp. Wild Yam root tincture

1/2 tsp. Lobelia tincture

1/2 tsp. vegetable glycerin

Mix together all the ingredients and store in a 1 oz. amber bottle with a dropper assembly. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day or as needed.

Formula 69: Muscle Ease Massage Oil

2008-03-19T15:19:00.002+02:00

Uses: Muscular Soreness, Muscle Strain, Muscle Spasms, Muscle Soreness, Muscle Cramps

Comments:

1/4 cup Arnica flowers

1/4 cup Saint Johns Wort flowers

1/8 tsp. Cayenne

60 drops Lavender essential oil

1/2 tsp. Camphor or 20 drops Clary Sage essential oil

1 cup Sesame Oil or other carrier oil

Combine the Arnica and the Saint Johns Wort in a wide-mouthed glass jar. Pour the carrier oil over the herbs to cover. Place a cheesecloth square over the top of the jar, securing tightly with a rubber band. Let this stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks. Strain the herbs off and add the remaining ingredients. Shake well and apply liberally into the affected area, rubbing the oil gently in circular motion into the skin. Use as needed.

Formula 68: Mouth Wash

2008-03-19T15:18:00.001+02:00

Uses: Canker Sores, Halitosis, Cold Sores, Gingivitis, Plaque

Comments:

20 drops Tea Tree oil

2 tsp. Raspberry Leaf powder

2 tsp. Peppermint leaf

4 cups water

Bring the water to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the Goldenseal and Peppermint to the water. Cover the pot and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain off the herbs and let the mixture cool. Add the Tea Tree oil. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Use 1/2 -1 cup of the mixture as a mouthwash. The solution can also be placed in a sterilized spray bottle and squirted into the mouth throughout the day.

Formula 67: Mouth Sore Rinse

2008-03-19T15:17:00.002+02:00

Uses: Mouth Infection, Mouth Sores

Comments:

1 tsp. Blackberry or Raspberry leaves

1 tsp. Goldenseal root

1 tsp. Myrrh

1/2 tsp. Sage leaves

1/2 tsp. Thyme

1 quart water

Mix the herbs and the water together in a saucepan. Bring the herbs to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Allow the mixture to simmer until the liquid is reduced to half the original amount. Strain off the herbs and pour the decoction into a glass bottle. Cool the liquid. Use as a mouth rinse by taking a shotglass amount and swishing it around in the mouth. Rinse in this way 3 times a day or as needed.

Formula 66: Motion Sickness Capsules

2008-03-19T15:15:00.006+02:00

Uses: Motion Sickness

Comments:

4 tsp. powdered Ginger

4 tsp. powdered Chamomile

4 tsp. powdered Peppermint , Spearmint , or Catnip

Mix the powdered herbs together well and fill size 00 gelatin capsules or vegi-caps (available at health food stores) with the blend. Take 2 capsules every 3 hours.

Formula 65: Mother-to-be Tea

2008-03-19T15:15:00.005+02:00

Uses: Postpartum Swelling, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Morning Sickness

Comments:

2 tsp. Raspberry leaf

1 tsp. Black Haw bark

1 tsp. Dandelion leaf

1 tsp. Peppermint leaf

2 thin slices fresh, peeled Ginger root

4 cups water

Boil the water. Poor the water over the herbs in a tea pot. Allow the tea to steep for 15 minutes. Strain off the herbs. Drink 3-4 cups throughout the day.

Formula 64: Mother Nursing Tea

2008-03-19T15:14:00.003+02:00

Uses: Childbirth Restorative

Comments:

1 tsp. Vitex berries

1 tsp. Dandelion root

1/2 tsp. Fenugreek seed

1/2 tsp. Anise seed

2 cups water

Bring the water to a boil. Pour the water over the herbs in a tea pot and allow to steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain off the herbs. Drink 2-3 cups a day.

Formula 63: Menopause Support

2008-03-19T15:13:00.003+02:00

Uses: Menopause, Hot Flashes, Menorrhagia
Comments:

4 tsp. Black Cohosh root tincture

2 tsp. Donq Quai tincture

2 tsp. Motherwort tincture

2 tsp. Siberian Ginseng root tincture

1/2 tsp. Fennel seed, dried

1/2 tsp. dried organic Rose Petals, if available

Add the dried herbs to the tinctures in a small jar with a secure lid. Allow the blend to stand for 10 days then strain off the herbs. Store the tincture in a 1 oz. amber glass bottle. Take 1 dropperful 3-4 times daily.

Formula 62: Memory Power Tincture

2008-03-19T15:12:00.003+02:00

Uses: Forgetfulness, Alzheimer's Disease, Mental Exhaustion, Mental Fatigue, Mental Fogginess, Memory Loss, Premature Aging

Comments:

4 tsp. Gingko tincture

4 tsp. Gotu Kola tincture

2 tsp. Siberian Ginseng tincture

2 tsp. Shizandra tinctureFresh peppermint or 1 cinnamon stick

Mix the tinctures together in a small jar. Place the peppermint or the cinnamon in the jar and allow to stand for two weeks. Strain off the herb and store the tincture in an amber glass bottle with dropper assembly. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day or as needed.

Formula 61: Male Toner

2008-03-19T15:10:00.002+02:00

Uses: Sexual Weakness, Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostatitis, Infertility (Female), Infertility (Male), Athletic Endurance

Comments:

4 tsp. Saw Palmetto tincture

4 tsp. American Ginseng tincture

2 tsp. Oat seed tincture

1 tsp. Milk Thistle tincture

1 tsp. Licorice

Combine the tinctures together in a 1 oz. amber dropper bottle. Take 1 dropperful 3 times daily or as needed.

Formula 60: Lymph Cleanser Broth

2008-01-31T19:53:00.000+02:00

Uses: Swollen Glands, Postoperative Recovery, Radiation Exposure, Cystitis, Glandular Swelling, Lymphatic Congestion, Lymphatic Infection

Comments:

1/2 tsp. Kelp

1/2 tsp. Cleavers

1/2 tsp. Echinacea

1/2 tsp. Dandelion leaf or root

1 pinch Cayenne powder

Miso or low-salt vegetable bouillion

2 cups water

Boil the water and pour over the herbs. Cover and allow to stand 15 minutes. Strain the herbs and stir in 1 teaspoon miso or 1 vegetable bouillion. Drink 2-3 cups of the broth a day.

Formula 58: Lovers Liqueur

2008-01-31T19:52:00.001+02:00

Uses: Frigidity, Impotence

Comments:

1 qt. brandy or vodka

1 cup organic rose petals

1 cup Damiana

2 cloves

1 cinnamon stick

1 cup sugar

Put all ingredients except the sugar in a tightly closed, wide mouthed jar. Place it in a warm place and let it sit for one month. Then filter through a fine meshed sieve or coffee filter, add sugar, and decant into ornate corked glass bottles. Take 1 teaspoonful when desired.

Formula 59: Low- Cholo Tea

2008-01-31T19:52:00.000+02:00

Uses: High Cholesterol

Comments:

1 tsp. Ho Shou Wu

1 tsp. Alfalfa leaf

1 tsp. Hawthorn

1 tsp. Dandelion root,powdered

4 Cardamom pods

4 cups water

Bring the water to a boil. Pour the water over the herbs in a tea pot and allow to steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain off the herbs. Drink 1 cup every 4 hours.

Formula 57: Liver Tonic

2008-01-31T19:51:00.004+02:00

Comments:

4 tsp. Milk Thistle seed tincture

2 tsp. Dandelion root tincture

2 tsp. Barberry root tincture

2 tsp. Burdock root tincture

1 tsp. Licorice root tincture

1 tsp. Fennel seed tincture

Combine the tinctures and store in a 1 oz. amber bottle. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day.

Method 2:These same herbs can be made into a combination tincture simply by taking the dried forms of the above mentioned herbs in the same proportions, mixing them together in a wide-mouthed glass jar and covering with vodka. Let stand for 2 weeks, then strain off the herbs and bottle the tincture. For this method, the amounts of the herbs can be doubled.

Formula 56: Liver Strength Side Dish

2008-01-31T19:51:00.003+02:00

Uses: Liver Stagnation, Liver Weakness

Comments:

1/2 cup quartered, sliced Beets

1/2 cup sliced fresh Burdock roots

1/2 cup sliced fresh Dandelion roots and greens

1 tsp. Turmeric powder

1/4 tsp. black pepper Pinch salt

1 Tbsp. clarified butter (ghee) or olive oil

1/4 cup water

Saute the turmeric, pepper and salt in the butter or oil for 1- 2 minutes in a covered saucepan. Add the vegetables and the water and simmer, covered, for approximately 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Serve warm.

Formula 55: Laxatone Drink

2008-01-31T19:51:00.002+02:00

Uses: Constipation

Comments:

1/2 tsp. powdered Psyllium

1/2 tsp. ground Flax seed

1/4 tsp. powdered Licorice root

1/2 cup Aloe Vera Juice

1 cup water

Mix all of the ingredients together and stir well. Drink between meals(not with) and follow each glass with at least 1 glass of fresh warm water.

Formula 54: Kidney Tea-time-tonic

2008-01-31T19:51:00.001+02:00

Uses: Kidney Dysfunction, Kidney Deficiency, Kidney Weakness, Kidney Inflammation

Comments:

1/2 tsp. Dandelion leaves

1/2 tsp. Uva Ursi

1/2 tsp. Cleavers

1/2 tsp. Hawthorn Berries

1/2 tsp. Cornsilk

1/4 tsp. Burdock root

1/4 tsp. Fennel seed

3 cups water

Combine the herbs and the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain the herbs. Drink 3 cups a day, as needed.

Formula 53: Kidney Support

2008-01-31T19:51:00.000+02:00

Uses: Urethritis, Prostatitis, Cystitis, Kidney Stones, Kidney Infection, Urinary Infections, Gout

Comments:

2 tsp. Hawthorn Berry tincture

2 tsp. Marshmallow root tincture

2 tsp. Burdock root tincture

2 tsp. Gravel Root tincture

2 tsp. Uva Ursi tincture

This can be prepared one of two ways:
Method One
Combine all the ingredients together in a 1 oz. amber dropper bottle. Shake well. Take 1 dropperful 3 times daily or as needed.

Method Two
The above herbs can be mixed together in their dried form using the same proportions. A tea can then be made using 1 teaspoon of the formula to 1 cup hot water. Allow the mixture to steep for 20 minutes before straining the herbs. Drink up to 3 cups a day.

Formula 52: Kava Kava Cocktail

2008-01-31T19:50:00.000+02:00

Uses: Insomnia, Incontinence, Urinary Infections, Intestinal Cramps, Stomach Cramps, Nervousness, Painful Urination, Muscle Strain, Muscle Spasms, Cramps, Stress, Muscle Soreness

Comments:

1/2 cup unsweetened Cranberry juice*

1/2 cup white grape juice (no sugar added)

1/8 cup coconut milk

1 tsp. powdered Kava Kava root

Stir the Kava Kava powder into the coconut milk, then mix this with the juices in a jar. Cover the jar and shake the mixture well. Drink 2-3 cups of the beverage a day.The recipe can be tripled and used throughout the day.

* If unsweetened cranberry juice is hard to find, a juice tea can be made by blending 1 cup of cranberries with 1 cup of water.

Formula 51: Joint Aide

2008-01-31T19:48:00.000+02:00

Uses: Joint Inflammation, Arthritis, Joint Pain

Comments:

2 tsp. powdered Yucca root

2 tsp. powdered Ligustrum

1 tsp. powdered Meadowsweet

1/2 tsp. powdered Turmeric

1/2 tsp. powdered Ginger

Mix the herbs together in a bowl. Fill size 00 gelatin or vegi-capsules (available at health food stores) with the powder mixture. Take 1-2 capsules 3 times daily, or as needed.

Formula 50: Itchy/scratchy Spray

2008-01-29T14:44:00.001+02:00

Uses: Poison Ivy, Poison Ivy, Psoriasis, Skin Dryness, Skin Dryness, Skin Inflammation, Itchy Skin

Comments:

4 tsp. Grindelia tincture

2 tsp. Aloe Vera Juice

2 tsp. Witch Hazel

2 tsp. Calendula tincture

1 tsp. Catnip tincture

1/2 tsp. vegetable glycerin

6 drops Tea Tree Oil

Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a spray bottle. Glass bottles with sprayer tops are available at health food stores and herb shops. Spray on affected area.

Formula 49: Infection Fighting Formula

2008-01-29T14:44:00.000+02:00

Uses: Kidney Infection, Mouth Infection, Yeast Infection, Illness, Eye Infection, Ear Infection, Chest Colds, Respiratory Infection, Viral Infections, Infection, Bacterial Infection, Allergies

Comments:

3 tsp. Echinacea tincture

3 tsp. Yerba Manza or Osha root tincture

3 tsp. Usnea Lichen tincture

2 tsp. Chamomile tincture

1/2 tsp. Turmeric powder,dried

1 pinch Cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp. Vegetable glycerin

Mix all of the ingredients together in a 1 oz. amber bottle and shake well to mix the tinctures and herbs together. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day in a cup of hot water, or use as needed.

Note: for internal use only.

Formula 44: Hemorrhoid Compress

2008-01-29T14:42:00.006+02:00

Uses: Hemorrhoids

Comments:

1 tsp. Calendula - crushed

1 tsp. Goldenseal powder

1 tsp. Peppermint leaf

3 cups water1/2 cup Witch Hazel

Bring the water and the herbs to a boil, covered. Turn the heat off and allow the herbs to steep for 20 minutes. Strain the herbs and discard. Once the liquid is cool add the Witch Hazel. Soak a clean wash cloth in the tea, wring out the excess liquid, then apply the cloth to the irritated hemorrhoids. Do this as frequently as possible.

Formula 48: Hot Flash Tea

2008-01-29T14:42:00.005+02:00

Uses: Hot Flashes, Menopause

Comments:
1 tsp. Donq Quai root, dried
1 tsp. Black Cohosh root, dried
1 tsp. Fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp. organic Rose petals
3 cups water

Bring the water to a boil, then pour it over the herbs in a pot. Cover the pot and let the mixture steep for 20 minutes. Strain off the herbs. Drink 3- 4 cups per day.

Formula 47: Hiccup Free Tea

2008-01-29T14:42:00.004+02:00

Uses: Hiccups, Indigestion, Flatulence, Bloating

Comments:

1/2 tsp. Dill weed

1/2 tsp. Tarragon

1/2 tsp. Fennel seed

1/2 tsp. Skullcap

2 cups water

Bring the water to a boil and pour over the herbs in a teapot. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the herbs. Drink 1-2 cups as needed.

Formula 46: Herbed Vinegar

2008-01-29T14:42:00.003+02:00

Uses: Hay Fever, Allergies, High Cholesterol, Sinus Congestion, Chest Colds, Congestion, Catarrh

Comments:

2 garlic heads, divided into cloves

1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley

1 2-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and minced

1 pint of apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp. Honey, or to taste

Blend the garlic and the vinegar in a blender until the garlic is broken up. Transfer the mixture to a large wide-mouthed jar or container and add the ginger and parsley. Cover and allow to stand for 2 weeks. Strain the herbs and discard them. The vinegar can be sweetened to taste, if desired. Take up to 3 teaspoons daily.

Formula 45: Herbal Bug Spray

2008-01-29T14:42:00.002+02:00

Uses: Fleas, Insect Repellent

Comments:

8 drops Lavender essential oil

4 drops Juniper essential oil

4 drops Cedar essential oil

1/2 tsp. Jojobe oil

11/2 oz. Vodka

1/2 oz. distilled water

Combine the ingredients together in a glass spray bottle. Shake well. Apply as needed.
Note: Eight drops of Essential oil of Citronella may be added for a more powerful spray.

Formula 43: Heart Tonic

2008-01-29T14:42:00.001+02:00

Uses: Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Cardiac Weakness, Hypertension

Comments:

5 tsp. Hawthorn tincture

3 tsp. Motherwort tincture

2 tsp. Gingko tincture

2 tsp. Dandelion leaf tincture

Place the tinctures in a 1 oz. amber dropper bottle. Shake well. Take 1 dropperful 3 times daily in warm water or juice.

Formula 42: Heart Healthy Spice Blend

2008-01-29T14:42:00.000+02:00

Uses: High Cholesterol, Viral Infections, Hypertension, Bacterial Infection

Comments:

4 tbsp. Garlic - granules or powder

3 tbsp. Cumin - seed or powder

3 tbsp. Turmeric powder

1 tbsp. Ginger powder

1/8-1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper

*Clarified Butter (ghee) or Olive Oil

Combine all the herbs together in an airtight container or a spice jar with a lid. Use to flavor rice,grains, vegetables, soups, and stews.

*To make the blend more bio-available, saute 1 tsp. of the spice blend in 2 tbsp. ghee or oil. Add this to the dish.

Formula 41: Headache Relief (For Cluster And Tension Headaches)

2008-01-29T14:41:00.000+02:00

Uses: Stress, Nervousness, Headache

Comments:

1/2 tsp. Gingko leaf

1/2 tsp. Feverfew

1/2 tsp. Skullcap

1/2 tsp. Meadowsweet

1/4 tsp. Cumin seed

1/8 tsp. dried Ginger or 2 thin slices fresh Ginger

2 cups boiling water

Pour the water over the herbs in a pot and cover. Allow to stand for 20 minutes, then drink as needed.

Formula 40: Hay Fever Protecto-caps

2008-01-25T14:03:00.001+02:00

Uses: Hay Fever, Allergies

Comments:

2 tsp. powdered Goldenrod

2 tsp. powdered Eyebright

2 tsp. powdered Nettles

2 tsp. powdered Cats Claw

2 tsp. powdered Yerba Manza

1 tsp. powdered Turmeric

Mix the herbs together in a bowl. then take the mixture and fill size 00 gelatin capsules or vegi-caps (available at a health food store). Take 1-2 capsules 3 times a day before hay fever season begins and during if symptoms persist.

Formula 39: Hang Over The Sauce

2008-01-25T14:03:00.000+02:00

Uses: Alcoholism, Viral Infections, Hangovers, Bacterial Infection

Comments:

1 tsp. Kudzu powder

1/2 tsp. dried Thyme

1/2 tsp. Ume Plum paste

1 cup water

In a small saucepan heat the water to a simmer. Add the Kudzu powder, stirring vigorously with a wire whisk to work out any lumps. Add more Kudzu powder, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Remove from heat and mix in the thyme and Ume paste. This base sauce can be added to sauteed onions and mushrooms and served over rice, potatoes, or other grain. Or it can be worked into sauteed Burdock root, Dandelion greens or other vegetables as a side dish.

Formula 38: Hair Rinse

2008-01-25T13:55:00.001+02:00

Uses: Dandruff, Hair Dryness, Gray Hair

Comments:

1 tsp. Alfalfa leaf

1 tsp. Lavender flowers

1 tsp. Neem leaf

1 tsp. Chamomile flowers (for light hair)

1 tsp. Rosemary (for dark hair)

4 cups water

1 can beer (optional)

Place the herbs and 2 cups of the water in an enamel pot, covered, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the herbs for 3-5 minutes. Do not boil the herbs. Strain off the herbs. Let the water cool and then add the remaining water. Or, for deeper conditioning, the herbal water can be mixed in with the beer instead. Use 1 cup as a hair rinse, following shampooing. Refrigerate the remainder until later use.

Formula 37: Gum Soother Paste

2008-01-25T13:55:00.000+02:00

Uses: Toothache, Teething, Plaque, Gingivitis, Spongy Gums, Dental Decay, Mouth Infection

Comments:

1 tsp. Kava Kava root powder

1 tsp. Myrrh Gum powder

1/2 tsp. White Oak Bark tincture

5 drops essential oil of clove

Mix the ingredients together in a small dish to form a paste. Use the paste to pack around the gums for relief. Use as needed.

Note: The formula can also be used as a toothpaste.

Formula 36: Graceful Aging Caps

2008-01-25T13:53:00.000+02:00

Uses: Cancer, Gray Hair, Memory Loss

Comments:

2 tsp. powdered Reishi

2 tsp. powdered Ginseng root

2 tsp. powdered Gingko leaf

2 tsp. powdered Gotu Kola leaf

2 tsp. powdered Ho Shou Wu

Combine all the herbs together in a small bowl. Fill size 00 gelatin or vegi-capsules with the mixture. Take 1 capsule 3 times daily as a strengthening tonic.

Formula 35: Ginger Compress

2008-01-25T13:51:00.000+02:00

Uses: Sciatica, Backache, Colds, Headache, Chest Colds, Measles, Muscle Soreness, Stomach Cramps, Mumps

Comments:

1 4-inch fresh Ginger root

1/2 gallon distilled water

Place the water in a 4-quart enamel pot with a lid. Bring the water to a boil then turn off the heat. Meanwhile grate the ginger into a bowl. Place the well-grated ginger into a square of doubled-up cheesecloth. Wrap the cloth around the ginger and tie the cloth securely, using cotton string, to form a bag. Squeeze the bag tightly over the water to express the juice from the ginger. Place the bag in the hot water and let it steep for 10 minutes, covered. When the liquid becomes hot to the touch, but not hot enough to burn, soak a clean wash cloth in the water and apply the cloth to the affected area. Keep the cloth on until it cools. A dry towel can be placed over the cloth to hold in the warmth.

Re-apply the compress every 4 hours as needed.

Formula 34: Ginger Candy

2008-01-25T13:50:00.000+02:00

Uses: Measles, Tonsillitis, Blood Clots, Colds, Weakness, Shock, Indigestion, Stomach Cramps, Chickenpox, Wounds, Nausea, Flu, Infection, Laryngitis, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Vertigo

Comments:

1/2 cup apple juice or white grape juice

1/2 cup malt syrup or rice syrup

1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger (peel the skin off first)

Slowly cook the syrup and the juice in a small pot on the stove, covered, until the liquid is reduced by one third. Add the ginger slices, then simmer the mixture until the liquid is gone. Spread the ginger slices on a lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake in a slow oven (250 degrees) until the ginger is a chewy candy. Approximate baking time: 45-65 minutes.

Check for desired consistency towards the end of the baking time. Store in an airtight container. Eat as needed.

Formula 33: Fungal Free Formula

2008-01-25T13:49:00.000+02:00

Uses: Roundworms, Fungal Infection, Parasites, Athlete's Foot, Ringworm

Comments:

3 tsp. Black Walnut tincture

2 tsp. Pau dArco tincture

2 tsp. Buckthorn tincture

2 tsp. Usnea tincture

2 tsp. Calendula tincture

1 tsp. Vegetable glycerin

Mix the ingredients together and store in a 1 oz. amber glass bottle. Take 1 dropperful 3 times daily in hot water.

Caution: Not to be used during pregnancy.

Formula 32: Forever Healthy Tonic

2008-01-25T13:47:00.000+02:00

Uses: Stress, Liver Weakness, Allergies, Viral Infections, High Cholesterol, Bacterial Infection, Tumors, Cancer

Comments:

4 tsp. Reishi tincture

4 tsp. Shiitake tincture

4 tsp. Astragalus tincture

This can be prepared one of two ways:
Method One
Combine the 3 extracts and store in a 1oz. amber glass bottle with dropper assembly. Take 3 dropperfuls a day or as needed.

Method Two
The above herbs can be combined in their powdered form in equal proportions, then encapsulated in 00 size gelatin or vegi- caps capsules (available at health food stores). Take 3-6 capsules a day.

Formula 31: Foot Bath

2008-01-25T13:43:00.005+02:00

Uses: Athlete's Foot, Foot Soreness

Comments:

1/3 cup Thyme leaves

1/3 cup Cats Claw

1/4 cup Turmeric powder

1/4 oz. Grapefruit Seed extract

10 drops Lavender essential oil

2 quarts water

This can be prepared one of two ways:
Method One
Put the herbs and the water in a large pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the water to cool to a warm temperature. Strain off the herbs and pour the water into a basin large enough to immerse feet. Soak the feet for up to 20 minutes, then towel dry.

Note: Any combination of the above herbs can be used.

Method Two
Prepare a tea out of 1 tsp. thyme leaves and 1 cup hot water. Allow the tea to infuse for 10 minutes then strain off the herb and sip on the tea. Makes a nice addition to the foot soak.

Formula 30: Flu Shoo Tincture

2008-01-25T13:43:00.004+02:00

Uses: Flu

Comments:

2 tsp. Yarrow tincture

2 tsp. Meadowsweet tincture

2 tsp. Saint Johnswort tincture

2 tsp. Usnea tincture

2 tsp. Schizandra tincture

1 tsp. Angelica tincture

1 tsp. Licorice root tincture

Use one of two methods.
Mix these together and store in a glass bottle with a dropper assembly. Take 1 dropperful in a half cup of hot water 3-5 times a day.

This formula can be made into a tincture using the dried herbs. Take the dried form of the herbs in the same proportions as above (increasing the amounts from 1 tsp. each to double or triple the amount) and mix them together in a glass jar. Pour vodka or grain alcohol over them. Cover and let stand in a dark place for up to one week, then strain off the herbs and bottle.

Formula 29: Flatulence Free Tea

2008-01-25T13:43:00.003+02:00

Uses: Belching, Flatulence

Comments:

1/2 tsp. Caraway seed

1/2 tsp. Coriander seed

1/2 tsp. Fenugreek seed

1/2 tsp. Orange Peel

1/8 tsp. dried Sage

1/8 tsp. Dill weed

2 cups water

Combine the herbs together. Boil the water and pour over the herb mixture. Let stand for 5- 10 minutes, then strain. Drink the beverage for post-digestive support.

Formula 28: Flaky Scalp Hair Treatment

2008-01-25T13:43:00.002+02:00

Uses: Dandruff

Comments:

1 tsp. Calendula

1 tsp. Alfalfa

1/2 tsp. Nettles

1/2 tsp. Rosemary

1/2 tsp. Juniper berries

1 cup apple cider vinegar

Mix the herbs together and place in a jar. Boil the apple cider vinegar and pour over the herb. Cover the jar with a clean lid and allow to infuse for 7-10 days. Strain off the herbs. Add 1 Tbsp. to 1 cup of water when you rinse your hair, following shampoo.

Mehod 2: These herbs can also be placed in 1 cup of warmed olive oil and allowed to infuse for a week. Strain the herbs. Use the medicated oil for warm oil treatments once a week by warming a small amount of the oil and massaging into the scalp. Allow it to penetrate for at least 1/2 hour, then shampoo.

Formula 27: Fever Reduction Tea

2008-01-25T13:43:00.001+02:00

Uses: Flu, Fever

Comments:

1 tsp. Boneset

1 tsp. Yarrow

1/2 tsp. Peppermint

1/2 tsp. Catnip

2 cups water

Bring the water to a boil and pour the water over the herb mixture. Cover and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Strain the herbs and drink 1-2 cups at a time. Soak in a warm bath with 10 drops of Lavendar essential oil while drinking the tea. Towel dry off and bundle into warm bedding to rest.

Note. NOT to be used for extremely high fevers.

Formula 26: Female Tonic Tincture

2008-01-25T13:43:00.000+02:00

Uses: Painful Menses, Moodiness, Moodiness, Premenstrual Syndrome, Premenstrual Tension

Comments:

3 tsp. Vitex tincture

2 tsp. Black Cohosh tincture

2 tsp. Donq Quai tincture

2 tsp. Dandelion tincture

1 tsp. Oat seed tincture

1 tsp. Motherwort tincture

1 tsp. Siberian Ginseng tincture

Combine all the tinctures together in a 1 oz. amber dropper bottle. Mix well. Take 1 dropperful 3 times daily or as needed.

Formula 25: Fatigue-no-more

2008-01-25T13:39:00.000+02:00

Uses: Fatigue

Comments:

2 tsp. powdered Ashwaganda

2 tsp. powdered Astragalus

2 tsp. powdered Siberian Ginseng

2 tsp. powdered Shiitake

2 tsp. powdered Nettles

2 tsp. powdered Alfalfa

2 tsp. powdered Licorice

Use one of two methods:
Mix all of these herbs together in a small bowl. Then carefully fill size 00 gelatin capsules or vegi-caps (available at health food stores) with the powdered herbs. Take 1-2 capsules 3 times a day

Or The powdered mixture can also be taken in milk. Stir 1 teaspoon of the mixture into 1 cup of warmed milk and drink up to 3 times a day.

Formula 24: Eyewash

2008-01-24T19:18:00.011+02:00

Uses: Eye Swelling, Eye Inflammation, Eye Fatigue, Eye Strain, Eye Redness, Eye Infection, Puffy Eyes, Eye Soreness

Comments:

1/2 tsp. dried Eyebright

1/2 tsp. dried Chamomile

1/2 tsp. Rose Petals or Fennel Seeds

2 cups pure, distilled water

Combine the herbs together in a pot, cover and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Allow the wash to steep for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture through a coffee filter two times, changing filters for each straining. Cool the mixture or refrigerate it until it is soothing to the touch. Apply the wash to the eyes as a compress, using a clean cotton wash cloth. Dip the cloth into the solution, wring the cloth of excess liquid, then place the cloth securely over the eye area and rest lying down for 10 minutes. Repeat if necessary. Cotton balls may be used instead of the wash cloth. Wrap each cotton ball in some gauze, then dip into the solution, using a sterile spoon to squeeze out excess liquid. Be sure that hands and utinsels are clean when administering this formula.

Note: This solution can be used as a tea as well. Follow the above instruction. Filter or strain the tea only once before consuming. Drink it hot or at room temperature.

Formula 23: Expectorant Syrup

2008-01-24T19:18:00.010+02:00

Uses: Mucus, Congestion

Comments:

1 tsp. Dang Shen

1 tsp. Grindelia

1 tsp. Osha

1 tsp. Thyme

1/2 tsp. Coltsfoot

1/2 tsp. Anise seed

1 quart distilled water

2 Tbsp. honey

2 Tbsp. glycerin

Stir the herbs into the quart of water in an enamel saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, with the lid on. Strain the herbs and pour the liquid tea back into the rinsed and cleaned saucepan. Bring back to a simmer with the lid off and allow it to cook until the liquid is reduced to half its original volume. Add the honey and glycerin. Mix well and store in a glass bottle.

Formula 22: Digestive Cordial

2008-01-24T19:18:00.009+02:00

Uses: Indigestion

Comments:

4 tsp. dried Gentian root

2 tsp. dried Meadowsweet

2 tsp. dried Marshmallow root

2 tsp. Lemon Balm , fresh or dried

2 tsp. grated, fresh Orange peel

2 tsp. grated, fresh Ginger

6 Cardamom pods

4- 6 Tbsp. HoneyBrandy

Combine all the herbs together, both fresh and dried. Place in a jar and pour enough brandy over the herbs to cover. Allow the mixture to stand for two weeks, then strain off the herbs. Add the honey, enough for desired sweetness. Bottle in ornate, corked glass bottle.

Formula 21: Deep Sleep Tincture

2008-01-24T19:18:00.008+02:00

Uses: Restlessness, Insomnia

Comments:

4 tsp. Valerian tincture

2 tsp. Passionflower tincture

2 tsp. Ashwaganda tincture

1 tsp. Catnip tincture

1 tsp. Hops tincture

1 tsp. Chamomile tincture

1 tsp. Spearmint or Peppermint tincture

Use one of three methods.
Combine all of these together and store in a 1 oz amber glass bottle. Take 1-2 dropperfuls before bed or throughout the day at 4 hour intervals to promote relaxation and a restful nights sleep.

Or
The herbs can also be combined in the same proportions in their dried form. A tea can then be made by steeping 1 tsp. per cup of boiling water.

For convenience, the herbs can also be combined in their dry state and encapsulated in size 00 gelatin capsules or vegi-caps (available at healthefood stores). Take 1-2 capsules before bed.

Formula 20: Cramp Relief Tea

2008-01-24T19:18:00.007+02:00

Uses: Muscle Spasms, Spasms, Cramps, Muscle Cramps

Comments:

1 tsp. Cramp bark

1 tsp. Valerian root

1 tsp. Red Raspberry leaves

1 tsp. Catnip leaves

1/2 tsp. Cinnamon chips

1/4 tsp. Anise seed

3 cups water

Combine the herbs and water in a saucepan and bring he mixture to a boil. Turn down the heat and let it simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes. Strain off the herbs. Drink 3 cups a day or as needed.

Formula 19: Cough-ease Syrup

2008-01-24T19:18:00.006+02:00

Uses: Cough, Bronchial Spasms

Comments:

1 tsp. crushed Mullein leaves

1 tsp. powdered Echinacea

1 tsp. Elecampane

1 tsp. Red Clover

1 tsp. Marshmallow root

1 tsp. Peppermint

1/2 tsp. Licorice

1 quart purified water

2. Tbsp. Honey

2 Tbsp. vegetable glycerin

Mix the herbs into the quart of water in an enamael saucepan, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes, covered. Strain the tea and pour back into the well-rinsed saucepan. Bring the tea back to a simmer with the lid off and cook it down slowly until half of the original liquid remains. This creates a more potent formula than the original tea. Add the honey and glycerin. Mix well.This syrup can be flavored with a concentrated extract of cherry or another flavored syrup. Store in a glass bottle.

Formula 18: Cough Ease Lozenges

2008-01-24T19:18:00.005+02:00

Uses: Cough, Colds, Throat Dryness

Comments:

1/4 oz. powdered Elecampane

1/4 oz. crushed Mullein leaves

1/8 oz. powdered Osha root

1/8 oz. crushed Hibiscus flowers

1/16 oz. Anise seed

1/16 oz Cinnamon chips

1/2 gallon distilled water

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup Vegetable glycerin

Combine all the herbs and the water in a large enamel saucepan with a lid. Bring it to a boil covered, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain off the herbs, clean the saucepan thoroughly, then pour the tea back into the pan. Bring the tea to a simmer with the lid off and cook until the mixture is half of its original volume. Add the honey and glycerine and stir well. Using a candy thermometer to measure the temperature, bring the syrup to the hard ball stage. Drop the mixture by the spoonful onto a lightly oiled 9 x 13 glass pan, forming lozenge shaped candies. Let them set and cool, then store in an airtight container.

Formula 17: Colic Calmer

2008-01-24T19:18:00.004+02:00

Uses: Colic, Hyperactivity

Comments:

1/2 tsp. Catnip

1/2 tsp. Lemon Balm

1/2 tsp. Slippery Elm

1/2 tsp. organic Rose Petals or gather them from an unsprayed garden

2 cups distilled water

Bring the water to a boil and pour over the herb mixture. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the herbs and allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Administer 1/8 of a cup at a time through a baby bottle for a 10 - 20 pound infant.

Formula 16: Cold Chaser Tea

2008-01-24T19:18:00.003+02:00

Uses: Colds

Comments:

1 tsp. Echinacea root

1 tsp. Hyssop

1/2 tsp. Licorice root

1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

1/2 tsp. dried Ginger or 1-2 slices of fresh Ginger root

1 quart water

Boil the water on the stove. Then pour the water over the mixed herbs in a tea pot or a wide mouthed glass jar. Be sure to keep the lid on the pot or jar. Let steep for 20 minutes. Strain. Drink throughout the day. Sip on hot water throughout the day as well to assist the body flush out toxins.

Formula 15: Childrens Tonic Punch

2008-01-24T19:18:00.002+02:00

Uses: Restlessness, Hyperactivity

Comments:

1/2 tsp. Red Raspberry leaves

1/2 tsp. Lemon Balm leaves

1/2 tsp. Alfalfa leaf

1/2 tsp. Licorice root

1/2 tsp. Anise seed

1/2 tsp. Rose Hips

1 cup white grape juice

3 cups water

Bring the water to a boil, then pour the water over the herbs in a tea pot. Cover and let steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain off the herbs and discard. Cool the mixture. Stir in the white grape juice. Chill as desired. Serve as an alternative to soda pop and sugared drinks.

For Frozen Punch Popsicles:Additional grape juice can be added (up to 1 cup), then the liquid can be poured into popsicle or ice cube trays and frozed for a summertime treat. Be sure to insert popsicle sticks into the cube divisions of using the ice cube tray method.

Formula 14: Chest Cold Vapor Steam

2008-01-24T19:18:00.001+02:00

Uses: Flu, Chest Colds, Congestion, Chest Congestion

Comments:
1/2 cup Boneset
1/2 cup Peppermint
2 quarts water

Bring the water to a boil. Pour the water and herbs into an enamel pot or a glass bowl. Drape a towel over the head and hang the head and face over the vessel, creating a tent with the towel. Inhale the vapors for up to 20 minutes. Then dry the face and neck.
Peppermint tea can be consumed following the steam as a nice addition to the treatment.

Formula 13: Chemo Support Tea (Anti-nausea)

2008-01-24T19:18:00.000+02:00

Uses: Chemotherapy Nausea, Chemical Exposure

Comments:

1 tsp. Siberian Ginseng - dried

1 tsp. Caraway seed

2 cups water

Bring the water and the herbs to a boil, covered. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the herbs. Drink 1 cup of tea every 3-4 hours or as needed.

Formula 12: Burn Spray

2008-01-24T18:25:00.000+02:00

Uses: Sunburn, Burns

Comments:

6 tsp. Aloe Vera Juice

2 tsp. Comfrey extract

1 tsp. Chickweed extract

1 tstp. Calendula extract

10 drops essential oil of Lavender

5 drops essential oil of Tea Tree

Mix together and pour into a 1 oz. amber, glass bottle. Top the bottle with a spray top and use as needed.

Formula 11: Bronchial Clear Formula

2008-01-24T18:20:00.000+02:00

Uses: Bronchial Spasms, Bronchitis, Cough

Comments:

2 tsp. Ephedra tincture

2 tsp. Mullein tincture

2 tsp. Oregon Grape Root tincture

2 tsp. Marshmallow or Slippery Elm tincture

1 tsp. Licorice tincture

1 tsp. Peppermint tincture

1 tsp. Vegetable glycerin

This can be prepared one of two ways:
Method One
Mix all of the tinctures together and store in a 1 oz. glass bottle. take 1 dropperful 3 times a day or as needed.

Method Two
The above formula can be made into a tea by combining the dried herbs in the same proportions. Steep 1 tsp. of the herbal mixture per cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Omit the vegetable glycerin and add honey, if desired. Drink 3 cups daily.

Formula 6: Anti-ulcer Formula

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Uses: Ulcers, Stomach Cramps, Intestinal Cramps, Stomachache

Comments:

1/2 tsp. powdered Calendula

1/2 tsp. powdered Marshmallow root

1/2 tsp. powdered Meadowsweet

1/2 tsp. powdered Chamomile

1/4 tsp. powdered Licorice root

1/8 tsp. powdered Ginger root

1/8 cup Aloe Vera juice

2 cups water

Mix the powdered herbs together and place in a tea pot. Boil the water and pour over the herb mixture. Cover and allow to steep for 20 minutes. Strain the herbs and add the Aloe Vera juice to the beverage. Drink 3-4 cups of the tea a day.

Formula 10: Better Bladder Remedy

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Uses: Incontinence, Frequent Urination, Kidney Stones, Kidney Weakness, Urinary Infections

Comments:

2 tsp. Burdock root tincture

2 tsp. Uva Ursi tincture

2 tsp. Nettle tincture

2 tsp. Goldenrod tincture

2 tsp. Marshmallow root tincture

1 tsp. Bilberry tincture

1 tsp. Corn Silk tincture

Mix all of the ingredients together and store in a 1 oz. amber bottle with dropper assembly. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day.
The formula can be made into a tincture by mixing the ingredients together in their dried state in the same proportions. Place in a jar and pour vodka to cover the herbs. (The herb amounts can be doubled or quadrupled to make a larger batch.) Allow the mixture to stand for two weeks , then strain off the herbs and bottle the tincture.

Formula 9: Beautiful Limbs Compress

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Uses: Varicose Veins, Scars

Comments:

4 tsp. Gotu Kola

4 tsp. Comfrey leaf

4 tsp. Witch Hazel - leaf and bark

2 quarts water

Bring the water and the herbs to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer until the volume of liquid is reduced to half the amount. Strain off the herbs. When the water cools to a comfortable temperature, soak a cloth in the liquid, ring it out well and place on the affected area. Place a dry towel over the cloth to hold in the heat. When treating legs, be sure to have the legs raised on a stool while administering the treatment.
Accompany the treatment with a cup of Hawthorn / Mint tea. Steep 1/2 tsp. of each herb in 1 cup of hot water for 5 minutes. Strain the herbs and drink.

Formula 8: Athletic Abili-tea

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Uses: Athletic Endurance, Fatigue

Comments:

2 tsp. Amalaki

2 tsp. Siberian Ginseng root

1 tsp. Ho Shou Wu

1 tsp. Gingko

1 tsp. Gotu Kola

1 tsp. Licorice rootSweetener

3 cups water

Mix the herbs together and steep in the 3 cups of hot water for 20 minutes. Drink 3- 4 cups throughout the day.

Formula 3: Allergy Tea

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Uses: Hay Fever, Allergies
Comments:

1 tsp. Nettle leaf

1/2 tsp. Eyebright

1/2 tsp Echinacea

1/4 tsp. Licorice root powder

2 Jujube dates

2 cups water

Boil the water and pour it over the herbs and Jujube dates in a tea pot. Cover and allow to steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain the herbs and drink 3- 4 cups a day. The Jujube dates can be removed and eaten or added to warm cereal or other cooked dishes.

Formula 7: Appetite Stimulant

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Uses: Bloating, Belching, Digestive Weakness, Indigestion

Comments:

1/2 tsp. powdered Gentian root

1/2 tsp. grated fresh Ginger root

1 cup apple juice or 1 shot of brandy

Mix the herbs and the liquid together. Drink right before meals.

Formula 5: Anti-ulcer Cereal

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Uses: Convalescence, Digestive Weakness, Ulcers, Debility, Emaciation

Comments:

2 tsp. Slippery Elm powder

1/2 tsp. Licorice powder

1/4 tsp. Ginger powder

1/4 tsp. Cinnamon

1 dried papaya spear, chopped

1/2 cup rolled Oats (not quick oats)

11/4 cups water

Place the water and the oats in a small pot and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and add the remaining ingredients, including the papaya spear. Cover the pot and let simmer 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve. Eat as often as desired.

Formula 4: Anti-diarrhea Remedy

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Uses: Diarrhea

Comments:

1/2 tsp. Bilberry

1/2 tsp. Raspberry leaves

1/2 tsp. Marshmallow root

1/2 tsp. Catnip

1/2 tsp. Fennel seed

1 quart water

Mix the herbs together in a pot. Pour the water over them and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat. Allow the herbs to steep for 20 minutes. Strain the herbs. Drink 1 cup every 1/2 hour until the symptoms are relieved.

Formula 2: Adrenal Tonic Tea

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Uses: Stress, Fatigue, Adrenal Deficiency, Athletic Endurance, Exhaustion

Comments:

1 tsp. American Ginseng root

1 tsp. Ashwaganda

1 tsp. Oat seed

1 tsp. Hawthorn Berry

1/2 tsp. Licorice root

3 cups water

Bring the water to a boil. Place the dried herbs into the pot and turn the heat down to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes, then strain the herbs and drink the tea 3 times a day.

Formula 1: Acid Indigestion Relief

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Uses: Heartburn, Flatulence, Bloating, Hyperacidity, Indigestion, Poor Digestion, Belching, Gastritis

Comments:

1/2 tsp. Ume Plum paste or powder

1/2 tsp. Caraway seeds

1/4 tsp. Dill weed1 cup hot water

Stir the herbs into the hot water and allow to stand for 10 minutes, covered. Strain off the caraway seeds and drink following meals or when needed.

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Name: Acid Indigestion Relief
Uses: Heartburn, Flatulence, Bloating, Hyperacidity, Indigestion, Poor Digestion, Belching, Gastritis
Comments: 1/2 tsp. Ume Plum paste or powder1/2 tsp. Caraway seeds1/4 tsp. Dill weed1 cup hot water
Stir the herbs into the hot water and allow to stand for 10 minutes, covered. Strain off the caraway seeds and drink following meals or when needed.