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Showing posts with label Herb. Show all posts

Dec 6, 2010

Where to get your Herbs?

A Christmas market in Clifton Mill, Ohio, Unit...Image via Wikipedia


Just a few days ago I was asked where can to find all the products I post about here , Well the best I can say is your local Health Food Store, if you are lucky enough to have one near you if not , there are many good suppliers on the internet.You can also find what you are looking for in the shopping tab above, either with Ritchers or Mountain Rose Herbs.
But you know many of the posts I add here are also made with herbs you can find at your grocers .
 This is not meant to be complicated , in fact it's all about living simply.


As Christmas is almost here I know we are all very busy I know I am , So I would like to Wish everyone a
Great Great Holiday Season.
I may not be posting as much as I usually do for the next few weeks .
 But I will be back full time in January
 Again Happy Holidays
Debbie
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Where to get your Herbs?

A Christmas market in Clifton Mill, Ohio, Unit...Image via Wikipedia


Just a few days ago I was asked where can to find all the products I post about here , Well the best I can say is your local Health Food Store, if you are lucky enough to have one near you if not , there are many good suppliers on the internet.You can also find what you are looking for in the shopping tab above, either with Ritchers or Mountain Rose Herbs.
But you know many of the posts I add here are also made with herbs you can find at your grocers .
 This is not meant to be complicated , in fact it's all about living simply.


As Christmas is almost here I know we are all very busy I know I am , So I would like to Wish everyone a
Great Great Holiday Season.
I may not be posting as much as I usually do for the next few weeks .
 But I will be back full time in January
 Again Happy Holidays
Debbie
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Dec 5, 2010

Natural Diet Aids

Chickweed
By an eHow Contributor
One of the fastest-growing areas of the health and fitness industry involves the use of herbs. Herbs from around the world can be used to ease cravings, provide vital minerals to aid digestion and support dozens of other actions to help you with overeating. You need to use herbs responsibly with a sound diet plan to decrease food cravings.

Add Herbs to Your New Diet





Consult with an acupuncturist to determine potential Chinese herbs that can help you deal with overeating. You can use a light amount of acupuncture and prescribed herbs authorized by the practitioner to suppress your appetite.



Purchase some chickweed from an organic food store to help you with overeating. Chickweed helps burn fat and increase the efficiency of your endocrine system when used in small doses



Apply lemon balm to foods and drinks allowed in your dietary plan to help you stop overeating. Lemon balm is a plant that is a natural anti-bacterial agent as well as an aid for glandular functions. You can also use lemon balm brewed as a tea to calm yourself, which can help you prevent comfort eating.



Sprinkle in bits of stevia when making tea or other healthy drinks to help you deal with overeating. Stevia is an herb that acts as a natural sweetener without the chemical basis of artificial sweeteners.




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Natural Diet Aids

Chickweed
By an eHow Contributor
One of the fastest-growing areas of the health and fitness industry involves the use of herbs. Herbs from around the world can be used to ease cravings, provide vital minerals to aid digestion and support dozens of other actions to help you with overeating. You need to use herbs responsibly with a sound diet plan to decrease food cravings.

Add Herbs to Your New Diet





Consult with an acupuncturist to determine potential Chinese herbs that can help you deal with overeating. You can use a light amount of acupuncture and prescribed herbs authorized by the practitioner to suppress your appetite.



Purchase some chickweed from an organic food store to help you with overeating. Chickweed helps burn fat and increase the efficiency of your endocrine system when used in small doses



Apply lemon balm to foods and drinks allowed in your dietary plan to help you stop overeating. Lemon balm is a plant that is a natural anti-bacterial agent as well as an aid for glandular functions. You can also use lemon balm brewed as a tea to calm yourself, which can help you prevent comfort eating.



Sprinkle in bits of stevia when making tea or other healthy drinks to help you deal with overeating. Stevia is an herb that acts as a natural sweetener without the chemical basis of artificial sweeteners.




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Nov 30, 2010

Warm Up With Herbal Soups

A Filipino stew, using tamarind and pork. Mmmm.Image via Wikipedia


These Recipes came from the Herb Companion Newsletter
Nothing takes the chill out of a dark evening like a steaming bowl of stew and a fresh loaf of bread
Chicken and Parsley Noodle Soup
Arugula, Potato, Chive and Leek Soup
Herbal Cabbage Soup with Turkey Sausage
Beef and Root Vegetable Stew with Rosemary Dumplings
Seafood Cioppino
Online Exclusive Recipe:
Split Pea and Winter Squash Soup
The winter forecast calls for deliciously healthy, hearty soups and stews, especially since soup season involves flavorful herbs such as rosemary, sage, oregano and thyme. Virtually any kind of culinary herb is suitable for soup—either featured as a solo act or as a tasty combination of herbal flavors. From the simple to the sublime, seasoning herbs are as foundational to a soup’s overall flavor as a tasty stock.
A steaming bowl of homemade soup can be simmered to perfection and then served, or prepared the day before so it’s ready and waiting to be served at your convenience. In fact, homemade soups and stews are the kind of comfort meals that actually taste better when made a day or two in advance, refrigerated and then reheated just before serving. Allowing the ingredients more time to marry is an excellent way to maximize their flavors for an even greater taste sensation.
What’s more, homemade soups and stews provide the whole- food essentials needed to energize and replenish your body during winter, especially with ingredients such as complex carbohydrates and complete proteins in the form of legumes, whole grains, lean meats, roots and other fresh winter vegetables. So go ahead and simmer up a delicious dimension of herbal-infused soups and stews. The aroma alone is guaranteed to arouse anyone’s appetite.
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Warm Up With Herbal Soups

A Filipino stew, using tamarind and pork. Mmmm.Image via Wikipedia


These Recipes came from the Herb Companion Newsletter
Nothing takes the chill out of a dark evening like a steaming bowl of stew and a fresh loaf of bread
Chicken and Parsley Noodle Soup
Arugula, Potato, Chive and Leek Soup
Herbal Cabbage Soup with Turkey Sausage
Beef and Root Vegetable Stew with Rosemary Dumplings
Seafood Cioppino
Online Exclusive Recipe:
Split Pea and Winter Squash Soup
The winter forecast calls for deliciously healthy, hearty soups and stews, especially since soup season involves flavorful herbs such as rosemary, sage, oregano and thyme. Virtually any kind of culinary herb is suitable for soup—either featured as a solo act or as a tasty combination of herbal flavors. From the simple to the sublime, seasoning herbs are as foundational to a soup’s overall flavor as a tasty stock.
A steaming bowl of homemade soup can be simmered to perfection and then served, or prepared the day before so it’s ready and waiting to be served at your convenience. In fact, homemade soups and stews are the kind of comfort meals that actually taste better when made a day or two in advance, refrigerated and then reheated just before serving. Allowing the ingredients more time to marry is an excellent way to maximize their flavors for an even greater taste sensation.
What’s more, homemade soups and stews provide the whole- food essentials needed to energize and replenish your body during winter, especially with ingredients such as complex carbohydrates and complete proteins in the form of legumes, whole grains, lean meats, roots and other fresh winter vegetables. So go ahead and simmer up a delicious dimension of herbal-infused soups and stews. The aroma alone is guaranteed to arouse anyone’s appetite.
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Nov 26, 2010

Decorating with Herbs

Dried Herbs




  • Bunches of dried herbs suspended from a pot rack call to mind old-fashioned country cottages. Trim the bunches with ribbon in colors that match your kitchen for a romantic look. Cut long stems of herbs such as oregano, dill, lavender and rosemary. Gather into bunches and wrap the stems with rubber bands. The rubber bands will tighten as the stems shrink as they dry, keeping the bunches together. Cover the rubber band with a ribbon bow and hang the bunches upside down from the pot rack. As the herbs dry, they'll scent the air. Snip off what you need as you cook.






  • Bottled Herbs




  • Collect various shapes and sizes of glass bottles and fill them with olive oil or vinegar, to which you add dried herbs. Use old condiment bottles or decorative glass bottles from craft stores. Tie ribbon or raffia bows around the bottles. A row of these bottles on a windowsill, shelf or counter top is both colorful and practical. Use the flavored oils and vinegars in salad dressings and sauces.






  • Wreaths or Swags




  • Make a wreath or a swag to go over a window or door from herbs. Attach bunches of different kinds of herbs to a straw wreath form with florist's wire. Layer the herbs all the way around the wreath and finish with a raffia or ribbon bow. For a swag, attach bunches of herbs to a grapevine arch. Mix and match different colors and textures of herbs.






  • Dried Arrangements




  • Arrange dried herbs in bouquets in stoneware jugs or old canning jars. Mix different colors and textures of herbs, such as lavender, oregano and yarrow. You can also pin springs of dried herbs to the ribbon around the crown of a straw hat for a casual wall decoration.








  • Read more: Craft Ideas for Decorating Kitchen With Herbs | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_5783771_craft-ideas-decorating-kitchen-herbs.html#ixzz16OfzWcAg
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    Decorating with Herbs

    Dried Herbs




  • Bunches of dried herbs suspended from a pot rack call to mind old-fashioned country cottages. Trim the bunches with ribbon in colors that match your kitchen for a romantic look. Cut long stems of herbs such as oregano, dill, lavender and rosemary. Gather into bunches and wrap the stems with rubber bands. The rubber bands will tighten as the stems shrink as they dry, keeping the bunches together. Cover the rubber band with a ribbon bow and hang the bunches upside down from the pot rack. As the herbs dry, they'll scent the air. Snip off what you need as you cook.






  • Bottled Herbs

    Nov 18, 2010

    Herb de Provence

    Herbes de ProvenceImage via Wikipedia
    Herbes de Provence or "Provencal Herbs" is a mixture of common herbs that are ground together and sold or stored in a single jar. This is not a mixture that has been used for centuries but a rather new blend of herbs created in southern France in the 1970s. What herbs you ask? Well that is the tricky part of the situation. The recipes for Herbes de Provence vary and can be the cause of great discussion and even argument among professional chefs.

    A recipe that appears frequently on the internet suggests using the following herbs and spices:
    1 tablespoon thyme
    1 tablespoon chervil
    1 tablespoon rosemary
    1 tablespoon summer savory
    1 teaspoon lavender
    1 teaspoon tarragon
    1 teaspoon marjoram
    1/2 teaspoon oregano
    1/2 teaspoon mint
    2 powdered bay leaves
    Grind together and store in a cool dry place.
    Easier than making your own is to purchase Herbes de Provence at your local grocery store or buy it from a specialty spice store.
    This mixture is fantastic on just about any meat, fish, and vegetable or in any soup. Roast new potatoes with a healthy tablespoon of Herbes de Provence and 1/4 cup olive oil on 425 for about 35 minutes for easy gourmet tasting potatoes.
    Herbes de Provence is wonderful in scrambled eggs; mixed into butter it becomes a delightful spread for toasts or crackers and is often just sprinkled on prepared food as a condiment.
    It may sound unusual, but Herbes de Provence is often used in baked goods like scones, muffins, crepes or waffles. A savory scone, muffin, crepe or waffle can be paired with creamed chicken, broiled salmon, sauted vegetables and cheeses both hard and soft for example.
    Dumplings seasoned with Herbes de Provence turn a plain beef stew into a French-tasting delicacy. A chicken pot pie baking in the oven with a crust sprinkled with this herb mixture fills the house with an aroma that makes one's mouth water. Even the youngest family members will comment on the wonderful kitchen smells and ask, "When are we eating?"
    The most unusual use of Herbes de Provence I ever saw was in a magazine I read about ten years ago. The recipe was for a homemade ice cream cones that had no sugar in the recipe but did have two teaspoons of Herbes de Provence. Once the cones were baked and then curved around a cone-shaped mold, they were left to cool completely.
    Once cooled, they were filled with chicken salad, shrimp salad, ham salad and tuna salad and wrapped in plastic for a wonderful portable lunch suitable for a walk in the park, a day at the beach or just a fun presentation for old standby lunch salads.
    Herbes de Provence has such a pleasant savory flavor, it will give additional zip to just about any food you choose to use it in or on.
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    Herb de Provence

    Herbes de ProvenceImage via Wikipedia
    Herbes de Provence or "Provencal Herbs" is a mixture of common herbs that are ground together and sold or stored in a single jar. This is not a mixture that has been used for centuries but a rather new blend of herbs created in southern France in the 1970s. What herbs you ask? Well that is the tricky part of the situation. The recipes for Herbes de Provence vary and can be the cause of great discussion and even argument among professional chefs.

    Top 8 Herbs to Grow for Bread Baking

    Nothing tastes more delicious than freshly baked bread flavored with the herbs from your garden. This list of eight herbs are perfect for people who want easy to grow herbs that they can use, fresh or dried, to make their own unique herbal breads.

    1. Basil

    Clara Natoli - Morgue File
    A readily available herb, basil leaves can be added, fresh or dried, to bread dough. Basil complements garlic and can be used to make a delicious garlic basil loaf.

    2. Caraway

    Elizabeth Yetter
    This biennial plant is grown for its flavorful seeds. Caraway seeds are used in pumpernickel bread and rye bread.

    3. Chives

    Elizabeth Yetter
    Chives are a hardy perennial that are easy to grow in the garden. Chives can be used freshly chopped and added to bread dough for a mild onion flavor. Chives can also be used to liven up toasted garlic bread.

    4. Dill

    Elizabeth Yetter
    Like caraway, the dill plant is grown for its spicy seeds. The seeds are used to flavor bread and biscuits. Finely ground, the seeds can also be whipped in butter to make a tasty spread.

    5. Fennel

    Fennel is a perennial that is easy to start from seeds. The seeds are collected, dried, and used to flavor bread and biscuits.

    6. Rosemary

    Rosemary is a favorite herb for many gardeners. A small amount of finely ground leaves can be added to bread dough for flavoring. Another way to flavor white bread with rosemary is to place a sprig of rosemary on the baking sheet when baking your bread. It will flavor your bread, as well as the kitchen.

    7. Sage

    Sage is another popular garden herb. It can be added fresh or dried to bread dough and scones for a delicious flavor.

    8. Thyme

    Garden thyme, a perennial, can be grown to flavor bread and biscuits. When used fresh, you need only use a small amount because of the strong flavor. When dried and finely ground, thyme can be whipped with butter to make a delicious spread to be used on bread.
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    Top 8 Herbs to Grow for Bread Baking

    Nothing tastes more delicious than freshly baked bread flavored with the herbs from your garden. This list of eight herbs are perfect for people who want easy to grow herbs that they can use, fresh or dried, to make their own unique herbal breads.

    1. Basil

    Clara Natoli - Morgue File
    A readily available herb, basil leaves can be added, fresh or dried, to bread dough. Basil complements garlic and can be used to make a delicious garlic basil loaf.

    Homemade herbal remedies

    Luckily, you can treat yourself to homemade herbal remedies straight from your garden! These simple recipes can turn classic herbs into medicinal preparations that soothe, heal, and rejuvenate. Rosemary and Thyme are natural pain relievers with antiseptic properties, plus Rosemary increases circulation. Lavender, Calendula, and Chamomile are calming, anti-inflammatory, and healing making them useful for treating minor abrasions, cuts, and scrapes. Peppermint and Eucalyptus are refreshing, cooling, and relieve soreness. Sage helps deodorize feet and can be used as a disinfectant for minor cuts and abrasions. Oregano is one of the best herbal antiseptics available and has been used historically for aching muscles and spider bites. How amazing that we can grow all of this medicine right in our own gardens!

    Aloe Vera, Lavender, & Peppermint Sunburn Spray

    Aloe Vera and Lavender offer immediate relief, shorten healing times, and are soothing while Peppermint is cooling and refreshing. 4 oz organic Aloe Vera Gel 15 drops organic Lavender essential oil 10 drops Vitamin E Oil 2-5 drops organic Peppermint essential oil Mix all ingredients, pour into a 4 ounce bottle, and apply to the skin as often as desired. Store in refrigerator to increase its cooling effect upon the skin.

    Herbal Liniment

    Herbal liniments offer instant relief for pain, inflamed muscles, bruises, and sprains. Rubbing Alcohol Fresh or dried herbs - combine any of the following: Calendula flowers, Chamomile flowers, Eucalyptus leaves, Lavender flowers, Peppermint leaves, Rosemary, Thyme, or Oregano. Chop herbs finely and place in a clean glass jar. Cover thoroughly with rubbing alcohol and cap with a tight-fitting lid. Place the jar in a warm area and shake daily or as often as possible. After 4-6 weeks, strain the herbs out using cheesecloth and pour the remaining liquid into glass bottles with mister tops. When properly stored in a cool dark place, the liniment will keep almost indefinitely. Make sure to label the liniment for "External Use Only".

    Herbal Massage Oil

    This botanical-infused goodness accelerates healing times and soothes aching muscles, sprains, and areas that are inflamed or swollen. 4 oz herbal infused oil* - choose one or a combination: Calendula, Chamomile, or Lavender. 10 drops Organic Peppermint essential oil 10 drops Organic Rosemary essential oil 5 drops Organic Eucalyptus essential oil 5 drops Organic Juniper Berry essential oil Pour all ingredients into a glass bottle and roll between palms to distribute the oils evenly. Massage into sore and tender muscles. If in a pinch, organic extra-virgin olive oil may be substituted for the herbal infused oil oils, but it will not have quite the same medicinal effects.

    Calendula, Lavender, & Shea Butter Balm

    A soothing and healing balm. Rub into sore muscles or apply to minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, rashes, chapped skin, and other skin irritations. 3 oz Calendula flower infused herbal oil* 1 oz Shea Butter 1/2 oz Beeswax 20 drops organic Lavender essential oil Melt beeswax, Shea butter, and Calendula oil over a double boiler until melted, then remove from burner and mix in the Lavender oil. Quickly pour into tins or glass jars and allow to cool thoroughly before using or capping jar.

    Milk & Oatmeal Herbal Bath

    Nothing feels better on sore muscles than a peaceful soak in a bathtub! 1 cup organic Milk 1 cup organic Oatmeal 1 handful fresh Chamomile flowers or 2 TBSP dried 1 handful fresh Lavender flowers or 2 TBSP dried 1 sprig fresh Rosemary or 1 TBSP dried Place oatmeal and herbs into a cloth or muslin bag and tie under the tub faucet. Turn hot water on and allow it to run through the bag so that the bathwater will be infused with the healing properties of the herbs and oatmeal. Once that the bathwater has reached desired temperature, pour the milk directly in. You can continue to use the bag like a washcloth and rub it along your skin, especially in areas that need some extra care!

    Herbal Foot Soak

    Soak those tired "dogs" with this rejuvenating and therapeutic blend of salt and herbs fresh from your garden. 1/2 cup Epsom Salt 1 tsp Olive Oil Sprigs of fresh Chamomile flowers, Eucalyptus leaves, Lavender flowers, Peppermint leaves, Rosemary, Thyme, or Oregano. If fresh herbs are unavailable, substitute with dried herbs or a few drops of essential oil. Boil water and pour over herbs, then add salt and olive oil. Once the water has cooled to a comfortable temperature, soak feet for as long as desired. For an even more luxurious experience, place a few smooth stones into the bottom and gently roll your feet over the stones to naturally massage and relax them.

    *Making Herbal Infused Oils:

    Place herbs in a clean, dry glass jar. If using fresh herbs, then wilt them first for 12 hours to remove most of the moisture (too much moisture will cause the oil to go rancid), cut into small pieces, and crush with a mortar and pestle before adding to the jar. You can skip these extra steps if your herbs are dried. Pour olive oil into the jar, making sure to cover herbs by at least 1 inch of oil so they will have space to expand. Stir well and cap the jar tightly. Place the jar in a warm, sunny windowsill and shake once or more per day. After 4-6 weeks, strain the herbs out of the oil using cheesecloth. Make sure to squeeze out every precious drop of oil! Pour into glass bottles and store in a cool dark place.
    Content and recipes written by Irene Wolansky. Irene is the Marketing Director at Mountain Rose Herbs, and when not at work, she is often found in her kitchen creating herbal concoctions. All content Copyright Mountain Rose Herbs
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    Homemade herbal remedies

    Luckily, you can treat yourself to homemade herbal remedies straight from your garden! These simple recipes can turn classic herbs into medicinal preparations that soothe, heal, and rejuvenate. Rosemary and Thyme are natural pain relievers with antiseptic properties, plus Rosemary increases circulation. Lavender, Calendula, and Chamomile are calming, anti-inflammatory, and healing making them useful for treating minor abrasions, cuts, and scrapes. Peppermint and Eucalyptus are refreshing, cooling, and relieve soreness. Sage helps deodorize feet and can be used as a disinfectant for minor cuts and abrasions. Oregano is one of the best herbal antiseptics available and has been used historically for aching muscles and spider bites. How amazing that we can grow all of this medicine right in our own gardens!

    Aloe Vera, Lavender, & Peppermint Sunburn Spray

    Aloe Vera and Lavender offer immediate relief, shorten healing times, and are soothing while Peppermint is cooling and refreshing. 4 oz organic Aloe Vera Gel 15 drops organic Lavender essential oil 10 drops Vitamin E Oil 2-5 drops organic Peppermint essential oil Mix all ingredients, pour into a 4 ounce bottle, and apply to the skin as often as desired. Store in refrigerator to increase its cooling effect upon the skin.

    Herbal Liniment

    Herbal liniments offer instant relief for pain, inflamed muscles, bruises, and sprains. Rubbing Alcohol Fresh or dried herbs - combine any of the following: Calendula flowers, Chamomile flowers, Eucalyptus leaves, Lavender flowers, Peppermint leaves, Rosemary, Thyme, or Oregano. Chop herbs finely and place in a clean glass jar. Cover thoroughly with rubbing alcohol and cap with a tight-fitting lid. Place the jar in a warm area and shake daily or as often as possible. After 4-6 weeks, strain the herbs out using cheesecloth and pour the remaining liquid into glass bottles with mister tops. When properly stored in a cool dark place, the liniment will keep almost indefinitely. Make sure to label the liniment for "External Use Only".

    Herbal Massage Oil

    This botanical-infused goodness accelerates healing times and soothes aching muscles, sprains, and areas that are inflamed or swollen. 4 oz herbal infused oil* - choose one or a combination: Calendula, Chamomile, or Lavender. 10 drops Organic Peppermint essential oil 10 drops Organic Rosemary essential oil 5 drops Organic Eucalyptus essential oil 5 drops Organic Juniper Berry essential oil Pour all ingredients into a glass bottle and roll between palms to distribute the oils evenly. Massage into sore and tender muscles. If in a pinch, organic extra-virgin olive oil may be substituted for the herbal infused oil oils, but it will not have quite the same medicinal effects.

    Calendula, Lavender, & Shea Butter Balm

    A soothing and healing balm. Rub into sore muscles or apply to minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, rashes, chapped skin, and other skin irritations. 3 oz Calendula flower infused herbal oil* 1 oz Shea Butter 1/2 oz Beeswax 20 drops organic Lavender essential oil Melt beeswax, Shea butter, and Calendula oil over a double boiler until melted, then remove from burner and mix in the Lavender oil. Quickly pour into tins or glass jars and allow to cool thoroughly before using or capping jar.

    Milk & Oatmeal Herbal Bath

    Nothing feels better on sore muscles than a peaceful soak in a bathtub! 1 cup organic Milk 1 cup organic Oatmeal 1 handful fresh Chamomile flowers or 2 TBSP dried 1 handful fresh Lavender flowers or 2 TBSP dried 1 sprig fresh Rosemary or 1 TBSP dried Place oatmeal and herbs into a cloth or muslin bag and tie under the tub faucet. Turn hot water on and allow it to run through the bag so that the bathwater will be infused with the healing properties of the herbs and oatmeal. Once that the bathwater has reached desired temperature, pour the milk directly in. You can continue to use the bag like a washcloth and rub it along your skin, especially in areas that need some extra care!

    Herbal Foot Soak

    Soak those tired "dogs" with this rejuvenating and therapeutic blend of salt and herbs fresh from your garden. 1/2 cup Epsom Salt 1 tsp Olive Oil Sprigs of fresh Chamomile flowers, Eucalyptus leaves, Lavender flowers, Peppermint leaves, Rosemary, Thyme, or Oregano. If fresh herbs are unavailable, substitute with dried herbs or a few drops of essential oil. Boil water and pour over herbs, then add salt and olive oil. Once the water has cooled to a comfortable temperature, soak feet for as long as desired. For an even more luxurious experience, place a few smooth stones into the bottom and gently roll your feet over the stones to naturally massage and relax them.

    *Making Herbal Infused Oils:

    Place herbs in a clean, dry glass jar. If using fresh herbs, then wilt them first for 12 hours to remove most of the moisture (too much moisture will cause the oil to go rancid), cut into small pieces, and crush with a mortar and pestle before adding to the jar. You can skip these extra steps if your herbs are dried. Pour olive oil into the jar, making sure to cover herbs by at least 1 inch of oil so they will have space to expand. Stir well and cap the jar tightly. Place the jar in a warm, sunny windowsill and shake once or more per day. After 4-6 weeks, strain the herbs out of the oil using cheesecloth. Make sure to squeeze out every precious drop of oil! Pour into glass bottles and store in a cool dark place.
    Content and recipes written by Irene Wolansky. Irene is the Marketing Director at Mountain Rose Herbs, and when not at work, she is often found in her kitchen creating herbal concoctions. All content Copyright Mountain Rose Herbs
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    Nov 7, 2010

    Herbal Teas for Children

    Lemon balm herbal teaImage via Wikipedia
    I found this at...
    http://thesupermom.com/are-herbal-teas-ok-for-kids

  • This is a no brainer. Make sure they are caffeine free. I mean, honestly, if you want to punish yourself, can’t you think of another way?



  • I would avoid teas that are used medicinally, such as St John’s Wort, or Comfrey. It is sometimes forgotten or overlooked that herbal remedies can still do damage to ones body depending on the doses given, and with children you never can be sure how their bodies process it.



  • The following teas seem to be safe for children to drink; red teas with rosehips and hibiscus, lemon balm, ginger, lemongrass, chamomile, mint, honeybush, rooibos and tulsi.


  • The general consensus regarding children and herbal teas is that they are completely safe and a much better alternative to giving them fruit juice, which I agree with. A herbal tea with a smidgen of honey is far better than sugar laden (natural or not) fruit juice for hydrating your child. I also think that its a great idea to introduce their palettes to the taste of teas early on in life as well.
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    Herbal Teas for Children

    Lemon balm herbal teaImage via Wikipedia
    I found this at...
    http://thesupermom.com/are-herbal-teas-ok-for-kids

  • This is a no brainer. Make sure they are caffeine free. I mean, honestly, if you want to punish yourself, can’t you think of another way?



  • I would avoid teas that are used medicinally, such as St John’s Wort, or Comfrey. It is sometimes forgotten or overlooked that herbal remedies can still do damage to ones body depending on the doses given, and with children you never can be sure how their bodies process it.



  • The following teas seem to be safe for children to drink; red teas with rosehips and hibiscus, lemon balm, ginger, lemongrass, chamomile, mint, honeybush, rooibos and tulsi.


  • The general consensus regarding children and herbal teas is that they are completely safe and a much better alternative to giving them fruit juice, which I agree with. A herbal tea with a smidgen of honey is far better than sugar laden (natural or not) fruit juice for hydrating your child. I also think that its a great idea to introduce their palettes to the taste of teas early on in life as well.
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