Homeopathy – Your Remedy Will Work Best if You:
Keep bottle out of direct sunlight, as this can antidote the remedy.
Don’t touch the remedy with your hands – pour it into the cap or a paper cup.
Don’t eat or drink for 10 minutes before and after taking the remedy (this includes gum [...]
DIRECTIONS FOR USING ‘SPRINGWIND’ HERBAL SOAKS & COMPRESSES
As Steam Soak:
Place herb pack in 4 cups water & bring to a boil. Lower heat & simmer for 25 mins. Immediately place herb pack in appropriate basin & hold affected limb over the steaming liquid, drape towel over the limb to keep in steam. When the decoction [...]
Certain herbs can be used to make a soothing eye compress. Which herbs are best for you depends on the condition. Some herbs are used to tighten the skin around the eyes, reduce puffiness and reduce dark circles. Other herbs can be effective for pink eye or conjunctivitis. As with all things medicinal, it is [...]
Aloe is cooling, moistening and astringent. The clear gel is used for moistening and regenerating the skin. It has been used externally for thousands of years to treat wounds, skin infections, 1st degree burns such as sunburns and many other dermatological conditions. It is excellent for sunburns, and is best when applied soon after receiving [...]
Herbal Steams are often used for cleaning and healing the skin, lungs and nose. Which herbs should be used for the steam will be determined based on the case. Some cases are helped by steaming 2-3 times per day.
1) Soak herbs in 3 cups of water for 10 – 20 minutes in a large stainless [...]
This sweet potato dish is very nourishing and improves a Deficient Stomach/Spleen condition and benefits a Deficient Kidney situation. It would be an excellent dish for anyone recuperating from a long illness or in a weak postpartum situation. It is a Deficiency Tonic for both Lungs and Kidneys. It’s a wonderful dish for colder days [...]
Some people have very serious reactions to stings and need to be taken to the hospital right away. However, most people do well with these home herbal treatments.
Sometimes a sting needs to be tended to several times a day for even up to two days. This means the herbal remedy may need to be removed [...]
The hair needs moisture and oil in order to stay soft, healthy and prevent falling. Men, women and children can all benefit from smoothing a little oil through their hair occasionally or on a regular basis. Adding natural oils for the hair will bring hydration and reduce breakage and loss. It’s really wonderful for dry [...]
Tea tree oil is an essential oil taken from the Melaleuca tree which is native to Australia. It is in the Myrtaceae family, similar to clove, eucalyptus and myrtle. When the oil is extracted from the Tea Tree it produces an essential oil that has antifungal and antibiotic properties.
Tea Tree Oil is an extremely effective [...]
Instructions for using ‘Nail Fungus’ herbal soak.
Use ¾ cup of water per bag of ‘nail fungus formula’ herbs.
Place the bag of herbs in the water and bring the water to a boil. Turn down and Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add ½ cup of rice vinegar and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove pan from stove and [...]
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