Current Salves: For Tired, Achy Feet (and Moisturizing), Camphor & Olive Oil & Psoriasis and Eczema Salve

3/8/14
This weekend I have 3 oils infusing in the crock pot to make into salves on Sunday night.
Psoriasis & Eczema Blend:
Oils:
Olive
Rice Bran
Macadamia Nut
Jojoba 
Flaxseed
Apricot Kernel
Castor
Hazelnut
Shea Butter
Cocoa Butter

Herbs:
Nettles
Calendula
Goldenseal
Red Clover
Burdock Root
Borage
Tulsi
Cleavers
Rosemary
 & Flax Seed

I'm going to give this to Micheal's patient who requested something for psoriasis last week, and as I was a bit troubled by what I did with the last batch of psoriasis/eczema oil, which was, add more oil to make a bigger batch, I decided to scrap it and start over. But in the meantime, I had to give him something to give to the patient the following day. I decided to go the essential oil route. So, I combined some good base oils: Olive, Evening Primrose, Peanut, Apricot kernel, Pumpkin, Castor plus shea & coconut butter. And added essential oils: Rose, Geranium, Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Lavender. I am so uncomfortable with this, because I had little time to test it on myself, plus I think the essential oil to base oil ratio was too high. This was a huge cluster. It's not the end of the world, but I like to give people products that work, and I'm not confident about this one. So, I'm making a new batch of herb infused oil over the weekend & I told Micheal to give it to his patient for free the next time he comes in. I know this stuff works, I tried it on myself, on this patch of dry, itchy skin I have had on and off over the past 4 or 5 years, and it's really the only thing that has ever worked that I have used for it. So, well, better late than never. 

Tired, Achy Feet Oil (Salve)
Olive Oil
Rice Bran Oil

Herbs:
Spearmint
Peppermint
Mint
Neem
Calendula
Lavender
& Flax Seed

Calendula, Flax Seed & Neem for skin softening & regenerating benefits, Lavender for calming & soothing, Spearmint, Mint & Peppermint for deep relaxation, muscle strain relief. This is going to be amazing! I'm going to add essential oils of peppermint & lavender before it hardens (after melting beeswax) to add to the deep penetrating/relaxation effect of the salve. 

Camphor Oil
Simple, Clean, Effective and just Awesome
Camphor chrystals infused in Organic Olive Oil
This is so effective for muscle strain it's a miracle. 
Micheal was having a muscle spasm in his leg the other day, I gave him some of this that I had in the cupboard. He had been limping around all morning, and then afterwords, not a peep. I had to remind him later and he was like, "wow, it just totally went away after I used that". So now he wants to keep it in the office to use on all of his patients who need deep tissue work for muscle pain and he will sell it to them if they like it, and/or need it for use at home. 

Tea Of The Day: Flu, Sore Throat & Deep Congestion Tea

12/1/2014

Flu, Sore Throat & Deep Congestion Tea

Ingredients:
Lemon Balm
Coltsfoot
Mullein Leaf
Elder Flowers
Marshmallow
Slippery Elm Bark

Lemon Balm - Anti-viral
Marshmallow- Demulcent - Soothes inflamed tissues (for lungs & throat)
Slippery Elm Bark - Demulcent - Soothes inflamed tissues (for lungs & throat), 
Coltsfoot - expectorant, anti-spasmotic, anti-inflammatory. One of the most recommended herbs for bronchial Problems. It helps a spasm-like cough, loosens phlegm, helps expectorate phlegm, and soothes inflamed tissues that result from deep and spastic coughing. Contains high amounts of zinc, which is immune-building & anti-inflammatory.
Elder Flowers - Indicated for upper respiratory conditions where there is mucous, inflammation & fever. 
Mullein Leaf - Tones mucous membranes of the respiratory system, reduces inflammation, helps expectoration. Used for bronchitis, in the presence of a hard cough accompanied by pain & soreness. Helps lubricate the trachea (dumulcent). Externally good for treating any inflammatory condition. This herb is helpful for almost any respiratory complaint, from bronchitis, to asthma.