New Age Gathering

SKIN REMEDIES;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;


SKIN REMEDIES;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
THE SKIN is the largest organ of the body & the best barrier against
harm.Because the skin mirrors internal health, treatments for its ailments
are sometimes taken internally to restore a healthy balance in the body,its
important to pay close attention to this extensive protective covering & to
maintain it well.To keep the skin & the rest of the body well hydrated,
drink plenty water-at least 8 oz. aday...daily intake several stir in a
teaspoonn or 2 of lemmon juice or herbal vinegarfor internal cleaning.
A number of fairly common plants & mushrooms are of value for
soothing +++++& clearing skin troubles.Slectively knowing the best ones, as
our ancestors did, is relatively easy. You can dust the green -gold spores
of club moss, lyopodium clavatum & other realted species on skin irratition
for relief of itchy, irratiting rashes. The olive -brownish spores from
healing when used as a dry talc & dusted on irrated skin.
{{{{NOTE: AVOID THE PIGSKIN POISON PUFFBALL , SCLERODERMA CITRINUM}}}}
The antibotic proprities of purple loosestrife, Lyhrum -salicaria,
make it a good plant for poutices & skin washes to use on skin uclers, minor
wounds, & eczema,A strong infusion of yarrow,Achillea millefolium USED
CHILLED, IS ANOTHER FINE ANTISEPTIC skin wash.**
The gel of aloe Vera, Aloe vera, used right from the plant or raw
leaf is a calming -healing-burn treatment.Many of us keep aloe plants for
this very good reason.
**Tinctures....
Tinctures are stronger preperations of herbs & some fungi. They
provide stronger healing action & have a longer life on a shelf. then other
preperations-up to 2 yrs. or more. It is best to use all homemade
preprations within a prescribed ammount of time, which usually specific to
the herb, & then make a new supply.
When buying herbal Tinctures they come in 1-2 ounce amber bottles w/
dosage recommendations on the label. Depending upon the herb, the dose is
usually 10-30 drops, taken 3 x's a day. YOU should not exceed the max.
number of drops. A smaller dose may work but just not as well. Which
usingTinctures measure it into a cup of water, hot water or an herbal tea &
then drink it. Foucus your attention on the process & centrate your mind on
wellness, healing, & nothing but good energy.
Alchol -sentistive people /patients & pregnant women should add the
recommended tincture dosage to a cup of hot water or herbal tea & allow it
to stand, uncovered, for 5 min. This will allow the achol to evaporate.
BASIC RECIPIE-
7 1/2 OZS {200G} DRIED HERB/FUNGI,OR 11OZS.{300G} FRESH MATERIAL CHOPPED.
1 QUART {1 LITER} ALCOHOL PREFERABLY VODKA-RUM-OR BRANDY
In a tightly covered sterile jar-soak herbs or fungi in alchol for 3
days to as much as 6 wks. this will depend upon whether you are infushing
something like rose petals or other leafy herbs- which take only 3 days- or
bark or other woody material-which take much longer. Gently shake thejar
once or twice a day.
To filter the tincture -pour it through a cloth-lined sieve or sterile
filter-store in dark sterile jars-tightly close or capped.
NOTE- NEVER USE RUBBING ALCOHOL{isopropyl}or industral {Methyl} in
Tinctures.THIS WOULD MAKE THEM POSIONOUS!!!!!!!!
MOST COMMERICAL TINCTURES ARE MADE IN GRAIN ALCHOL USUALLY 60 percent by
Volume, W/ distilled water
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COMPRESSES...................
A SIMPLE WAY TO USE HERBS......
externally is to soak a cloth in an herbal infusion or decoction & hold it
against areas of irrated skin. You can also use both hot & cold compresses
to reduce fevers, soothe inflamations, treat sports injuries, & ease
eyestrain & headaches.
SALVES..................
A SALVE SITS ON THE SKIN SURFACE & PROVIDES PROTECTIVE HEALING
BENFITS..HERE IS A GOOD SIMPLE SALVE TO MAKE..........
3 ozs. powdered herbs
7ozs. coca butter or pure vegetable shorting
1 oz. beeswax,more or less, depending upon the consistency
desired
1 oz. raw honey
2-3 drops vitamin E oil
mix- the herbs ,coca butter-beeswax& heat in a small covered pot over low
heat for 1-2 hrs. stirring frequently, if you like you can add honey& the
vitimin E oil toward the end of cooking.
Blend the mixture throughly & pour it into small containers or onto
clean foil in little cookielike pools. Allow it to cool & become firm &
ready to use.
~~~~~~~~~~~~VARATION.......................
to make a lip balm, cooling & pleasant add a drop or 2 fragrant essential
oil of mint or cedar during final process.......
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CREAMS.......................
CREAMS are asbord into the skin,they provide natural cooling &
soothing relief, which is enhanced if you chill the cream before applying it
on. This can be pleasant espically in summer.
Cream,s are compossed & simmered in a double boiler for about 3 hrs. to
create a fine emulsion.........
2 1/2 ozs. {70g} glycerin
5ozs, {150g} emulsifying wax
2 1/2 ozs. {80g} water
1 oz. {2-28g} dried or 2 1/2 oz. {50-70g} fresh herbs
MEASURE...........all ingredients into top of a double boiler,heat at a
low temputure, to simmer.at end of the cooking time, strain out the herbs,
pour the cream into a clean bowl & stir or whip it continuously until it
cools & sets.
Spoon the whipped cream into sterilized dark glassjars label & put in
fridge. USE THIS WITHIN 3 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TOcounter mold growth or spoilage/ & extend the shelf of the life of
the cream, you can add at the VERY END..... of cooking........
1ml. of an essential oil...
5ml. of fine borax
or several drops of benzoin....
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DANDELION -DOCK ROOTS DECOCTION FOR CLEAR SKIN......
2 herbs that can promote skin healing & soothe many minor irratitions
are dandelion root, Taraxacum officinale & yellow dock root.Rumex crispus.
Make a mild decoction of 2 teaspoons of each of thier dried roots in 10 ozs.
of water. Drink 2 cups a day & use rest remaining liquid, once it has
cooled, as a surface wash or mist on irrated skin. Repeat this for a week
until you experience relief. If problem persits, see a medical doctor.
{professional]
{{{DO NOT USE IF PREGANANT}}}
You can use this dandelion -dock decoction & other cooling herbal
antispetic washes to soothe moist minor burns & keep them from becomming
infected. Soak a clean cotton cloth in the cooled decoction, then place it
over burned area for 2 to 3 hrs. to quiet inflamed skin.

Posted by Cougar Monday, June 12, 2006 (01:47:32)