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Almond Mask (for acne)
Bad breath (halitosis)
Balm of Gilead, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) (bronchitis)
Bee sting
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) (for acne)
Cellulite
Chest pain
Cold sores
Constipation
Coughing
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), burdock (Arctium lappa).
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), yellow dock (Rumex crispus)(constipation)
Dandruff
Diabetes
Dizziness
Echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) (for acne)
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.), garlic (Allium sativum)(bronchitis)
Elecampane (Inula helenium), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)(bronchitis)
Foot Powder for Athlete's Foot
Foot Soak

Foot Soak for Tired Feet
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), damiana (Turnera diffusa), skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)(Depression)
Lemon (Citrus limon) (for acne)

Nails and Cuticle Oil
Senna (Cassia senna), ginger (zingiber officinale)(constipation)
St john’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)(depression)
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)(for acne)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)(bronchitis)
Yellow dock (Rumex crispus), Chinese rhubarb (Rheum palmatum).(constipation)
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Almond Mask (for acne)
Grind almond in a blender to make almond powder. Mix the almond powder with a little bit of water to make a paste. Apply the paste to your face and leave for half an hour before rinsing.
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Bad breath (halitosis)
Avoid heavy meals and cold drinks, cheese, yogurt , ice cream, milk and other daries. Chew on cumin seeds after each meal. This will improve digestion and help to detoxify the colon.
Clove of oil or minth.
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Balm of Gilead, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) (bronchitis)
Infuse equal amount of thyme, balm of Gilead buds and licorice powder. Take ½ cup 6 times a day. Reduce the dosage as the cough eases.
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Bee Sting
Ghee or clarified butter which you rub on to the area that has beestings. It helps reduce the sensation of stinging.
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis) (for acne)
Apply calendula in the form of ointment or cream, or dab undiluted tincture onto the pus-filled area twice a day.
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Cellulite
Drink half a cup of aloe vera juice in the morning to detoxify (this is a mild laxative).
Massage the cellulite area (stomach and thighs) with warming oils such as rosemary and bergamot.
Exercise more
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Chest pain
In two cups of water add three or four cloves of garlic. Once the clove is soft crush the cloves into the water and drink the solution. This remedy is very effective.
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Cold sores
Apply aloe vera gel to the area several times a day until it reduces.

Constipation
two teaspoons of castor oil to a glass of hot water.
Drink plenty of water and drink or snack on fruits such as bananas, apples, prunes and peaches and try eating more fibres.

Coughing
For a dry cough eat a banana covered with honey and ground black pepper. This will lubricate the throat.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), burdock (Arctium lappa).(for acne)
Make a decoction using 5 g of burdock root and 10 g of dandelion root and 3 cups of water. Divide in 3 portions and drink during the day.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), yellow dock (Rumex crispus).
Make a decoction using 20 g of dandelion root to 3 cups of water, drink throughout the day.
Make a decoction by mixing 3 tsp of dandelion root and yellow dock and 1 tsp of licorice in 3 cups of water and drink 2 cups a day.

Dandruff
add neem oil to sesame oil and apply to your scalp. This will stimulate the circulation and reduce fungal infection.
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Mix one egg yolk with a few drops of lime-juice and a few drops of camphor . Apply the solution to your scalp for ten minutes to help re-introduce missing proteins to your scalp. Rinse with warm water.

Diabetes
this remedy is only for mild and non-insulin dependant only:
Cut a karella into chunks and boil the flesh and seeds in water. Eat while warm twice a day. The karella is a bitter melon fruit with calming properties. It can be found in Indian grocery stores.

Dizziness
mix soda water with lemon juice and drink small portions until the dizziness is gone.

Echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) (for acne)
Take echinacea in pills or capsules, or make a decoction of 10 g of root to 3 cups of water and drink during the day.

Echinacea (Echinacea spp.), garlic (Allium sativum)(bronchitis)
Take ½ tsp of echinacea tincture with water 2-3 times a day, or take tablets. In addition, eat 2 garlic cloves daily.

Elecampane (Inula helenium), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)(bronchitis)
Make a decoction of elecampane; take 2-3 cups a day.

Foot Powder for Athlete's Foot
Foot Soak for Tired Feet: In a basin of warm water add
¼ cup Epson salt or sea salt
1 cup of infusion : peppermint, rosemary, thyme, southernwood or yarrow (you can use one of them or all of them combined.)
Mix together well, and soak feet for 5 to 20 minutes. Pat dry and put on some cotton socks.

Foot Soak
Make a concoction using minth leaves.
Add the water (your preference), lemon juice, olive oil and milk.
Mix well and soak your feet.
Minth leaves
1cup lemon juice
2Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup. Milk
Water

Foot Soak for Tired Feet

Foot Soak for Tired Feet: In a basin of warm water add
¼ cup Epson salt or sea salt
1 cup of infusion : peppermint, rosemary, thyme, southernwood or yarrow (you can use one of them or all of them combined.)
Mix together well, and soak feet for 5 to 20 minutes. Pat dry and put on some cotton socks.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), damiana (Turnera diffusa), skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)(depression)
Make an infusion using one of the herbs. Drink 4 cups a day.

Lemon (Citrus limon) (for acne)
Dab pure lemon juice onto the pus-filled area, or dilute 1 tsp of lemon juice with 1 tbsp of water and use as a skin wash twice a day.

Nails and Cuticle Oil
Nails and cuticle oil: After washing, massage oil mixture on hands and toenails.
Mix together:
2Tbsp. Pure jojoba oil
2Tbsp. of one of the following: sunflower, sweet almond, olive oil or mallow leaf, plantain (for very dry skin)
Add:
20 drops essential oil of lavender, rosemary, geranium or eucalyptus
1 capsule of vitamin E
Blend well, and store oil in a clean glass bottle.
To prevent athlete’s foot wash your feet correctly rubbing in between your toes. Keep your feet dry and wear clean dry socks. Warm moist areas with dirt are a breeding ground for bacteria.

Senna (Cassia senna), ginger (zingiber officinale)(constipation)
Take senna pills or steep 4-6 senna pods and 3 slices of fresh ginger in 2/3 cup of hot/cold water. This will soften the stool. Drink once a day until stool is soft.

St john’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)(depression)
It will take approximately 3 weeks before seeing any effects.
take pills or make infusion and drink up 4 times a day.
sadness , decreased sex drive , hopeless , emptiness
General caution: Seek professional advice, especially if you are already taking medication for this condition.

Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)(for acne)
clove (Eugenia carophyllata), garlic (Allium sativum)
Dab 1 drop of neat tea tree or clove essential oil on the pus-filled head of the pimple twice a day. Also, cut a clove of garlic in ½ and rub over the area twice a day.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)(bronchitis)
Take 5 cups of infusion a day.

Yellow dock (Rumex crispus), Chinese rhubarb (Rheum palmatum).(constipation)
Make a decoction using 1 tsp of yellow dock or Chinese rhubarb to 1 cup of water and take before going to bed.
Yellow dock should be tried first before Chinese rhubarb and senna. Senna is a strong laxative.

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