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Almond Mask (acne)
top of pageGrind 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.
Asthma-thymus extract top of page
Do not use if you are pregnant or lactating talk to your doctor before taking any thymus extract.
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Bad breath (halitosis) top of page
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 mint.
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Balm of Gilead, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) (bronchitis) top of page
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 top of page
Ghee or clarified butter which you rub on to the area that has beestings. It helps reduce the sensation of stiging.
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis)(acne) top of page
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 top of page
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 top of page
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 top of page
Apply aloe vera gel to the area several times a day until it reduces.
Constipation top of page
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 top of page
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)(acne) top of page
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). top of page
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 top of page
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 top of page
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 top of page
mix soda water with lemon juice and drink small portions until the dizziness is gone.
Echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) (acne) top of page
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) top of page
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) top of page
Make a decoction of elecampane; take 2-3 cups a day.
Foot Powder for Athlete's Foot top of page
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 top of page
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
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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.
High Blood Pressure-ginger & garlic top of page
Garlic (Allium sativum), buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)
You can take the herb in the pill form or eat 1-2 fresh garlic cloves each day.
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
Take it as a pill or ½ tsp of fluid extract with water twice a day for 3 months at a time.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Grate ¼ tsp of fresh ginger into your food every day.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), damiana (Turnera diffusa), skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)(depression) top of page
Make an infusion using one of the herbs. Drink 4 cups a day.
Lemon (Citrus limon) (acne) top of page
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 top of page
Nails and cuticle oil: After washing, massage oil mixture on hands and toe nails.
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) top of page
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) top of page
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) top of page
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) top of page
Take 5 cups of infusion a day.
Yellow dock (Rumex crispus), Chinese rhubarb (Rheum palmatum).(constipation) top of page
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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