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Skin care collection: Aloe Vera, Bulbinella, Calendula, Chamomile, Comfrey, Echinacea, Elderberry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Mint, St. John's Wort, Thyme, Yarrow

Preparations: How to make a: Cream / Infused Oil / Tincture

 

Minor Bites, Stings & Swellings

Inflamed, swollen areas of skin are a common reaction to bites and stings. For the most effective relief, use both an external and internal remedy.

  • External: Aloe Vera, Echinacea, Lavender, St. John's Wort
  • Internal: Echinacea, Lavender

Skin Rashes, Minor Burns, Sunburn

Herbal treatment can speed up recovery and relief the symptoms.

  • External: Aloe Vera, Calendula, Chamomile, Comfrey, Elderberry, Lavender, St. John's Wort

Minor Wounds and Bruises

  • External: Aloe Vera, Calendula, Chamomile, Comfrey, Elderberry, St. John's Wort, Yarrow

Cold Sores, Chicken Pox, Shingles

Herbal remedies, especially those that support the immune system, can help all these viral infections that affect the skin.

  • External: Echinacea, Lemon, Lemon Balm
  • Internal: Echinacea, St. John's Wort

Fungal and Skin Infections

Fungal infection such as Athlete's foot grows in the skin between and under the toes, causing it to split and peel away.
Ringworm is caused by fungal infection of the skin and it commonly occurs between the toes, around the groin or in circular patches anywhere on the body.

  • External: Calendula, Thyme
  • Internal: Calendula, Echinacea

Psoriasis

Topical application will reduce irritations and discomfort, but it is important to use it in conjunction with internal treatment.

  • External: Calendula, Comfrey,

Eczema

Topical application will reduce irritations and discomfort, but it is important to use it in conjunction with internal treatment.

  • External: Comfrey

Acne, Abscess and Boils

The result of local infection, hormonal imbalance, or internal toxicity, acne and boils should be treated on the surface of the skin and internally.

  • External: Calendula, Comfrey, Echinacea, Lavender,
  • Internal: Calendula, Echinacea,

Impetigo

A highly contagious infection that commonly occurs in children. Topical and Internal treatment is necessary.

  • External: Calendula, Echinacea,
  • Internal: Echinacea,

Itching

  • External: Calendula, Chamomile, Mint,

Varicose Veins

  • External: St. John's Wort

Hair Growth

  • Topical: Lavender, Thyme, Rosemary,

Make a Herbal Oil Infusion with the herbs and massage the head daily with the oil. It is best to apply the oil at the end of the day and leave it on during the night.

  • 1. Wash hair with a mild shampoo,
    2. Use about 1 tablespoon of oil and massage the scalp while the hair is wet, as well as bald patches,
    3. Wash hair in the morning with a mild shampoo.

This will give shine and life back to hair and support hair growth,

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Featured Herb

Sage:

Healthy teeth and gums are as far away as the fresh Sage growing in your garden. Gargle after brushing with a strong infusion for preventative care or to reduce inflammation, bleeding gums and sores. 

Sage tea

 

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