Certain types of clay from the earth have an astringent, pulling nature. This cleaning ability is activated when wet clay goes through its drying process. When used externally on the body, this means that clay can be used to draw out toxins or other foreign particles from the epidermis. The external use of clay is [...]
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 [...]
Tibetan Eye Chart
The design of this Eye Chart was created by Tibetan Monks to exercise the eye muscles. The Tibetans have used natural eyesight improvement for centuries. If used for a few minutes, twice per day, your eyes should improve greatly over a few months. Normal eyes shift rapidly and continuously. Eyes with defective vision [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you have been instructed to use a solution to wash the eye, please see directions below.
An eye wash cup can be considered to be part of a first-aid kit. The cup helps to rinse the eye and remove dirt, loose eyelashes or other small particles from the eye. Eye wash cups dilute and flush [...]
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