Medicine Cabinet Makeover

Have you ever thought about trading in what's in your medicine cabinet, for some healthy all natural alternatives? Well, I know I have. Here is a list of some essential oils that I found and there uses. I can't wait to give them a try!


Purification essential oil-Bloating
-Insect Bites
-Cuts
-Infections
-Scrapes
-Acne
-Smelly laundry
-Dirty air
-Household odors



Lavender essential oil 

-Stress
-Pains
-Sleep issues
-Burns
-Headaches
-Dry skin
-Bacteria
-Fever



Thieves essential oil

-Viruses
-Colds
-Cold sores
-Sore throats
-Flu
-Tooth aches
-Household dirt


Frankincense essential oil


-Anxiety
-Breathing issues
-Swelling
-Warts
-Scars
-Stretch marks
-Wrinkles
-Sun spots


Peppermint essential oil

-Lethargy
-Sunburn
-Constipation
-Congestion
-Indigestion
-Soreness
-Gas


Peace & Calming essential oil

-Hyperactivity
-Tension
-Sleeplessness
-Moodiness
-Stress


Valor essential oil-Snoring
-Bruising
-Attention
- Back problems
-Sadness
-Sciatic pain
-Bad dreams


Joy essential oil-Emotional pain
-Sadness
-Grief


Panaway essential oil-Sore muscles
-Swelling
-Stiffness
-Damaged tissue
-Joint pain


Lemon essential oil

-Low energy
-Infections
-Mouth sores
-Coughs
-Insect bites
-Household dirt and grime

Home Remedies

Lately I've been reading a book by Stephanie L. Tourles called 'Hands on healing remedies' (link below).  Awesome book, I highly recommend it for any aspiring herbalist like me!  In the beginning of her book, Stephanie gives a list of ingredients (listed below) for your "home remedy starter kit".  From just these 13 items you can whip up tons of home remedies!


-Almond Oil
-Aloe Vera Juice
-Beeswax
-Castor Oil
-Cocoa Butter
-German Chamomile essential oil
-Lavender Buds
-Lavender essential oil
-Rosemary essential oil
-Tea Tree essential oil
-Thyme essential oil
-Vitamin E oil
-Shea Butter


-Quick and "Neat" Insect Bite and Sting relief
-Quench-the-heat Aloe liniment
-Rain's Rosemary Remembrance Balm


These are just a few recipes you can make using the ingredients above.

http://www.amazon.com/Hands--Healing-Remedies-Liniments-Therapies/dp/1612120067/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_pap?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1393032619&sr=1-1&keywords=hands+on+healing+remedies

Eucalyptus Oil

    Have a bad cough or sinus issues?  Before reaching for over the counter solutions, try putting a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil on the floor of your bath or shower.  When you take a hot shower or bath, the steam will release the eucalyptus oils.  Eucalyptus is a natural decongestant. I tried it the other day and it helped loosen my congestion.  Try it and see if it works for you!

Welcome

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    I started this blog to share with you hints, tips, recipes of all kinds, home remedies, essential oil information, step by step candle making and soap making etc...including my all around experiences here on the "homestead". =)