February 2012
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DIY Herbal Shampoo
This is an all-natural, chemical-free alternative that cleans your hair, but doesn’t strip it of its natural oils like most shampoos. All of the ingredients can be founds in natural foods stores. If your hair is exceptionally oily, you might want to replace the jojoba oil with rosemary essential oil.
8 ounces distilled water
1 ounce herbs (choose from combinations below)
3 ounces liquid...
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Essential oils for hair care
Basil - Oily hair; promotes growth
Chamomile - Fine to normal hair; gives golden highlights
Clary Sage - All types of hair; dandruff treatment
Lavender - Normal hair; scalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff, and lice
Lemon - Oily hair; gives golden highlights; treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, and lice
Myrrh - Dry hair; treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, and under-active sebaceous glands
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January 2012
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Blemish busting cleanser
Here is a tried and true facial cleanser for acne-prone skin!
1/4 cup witch hazel
1 teaspoon glycerin
1/2 teaspoon grapefruit seed extract
8 drops lavender essential oil
4 drops tea tree essential oil
1 capsule vitamin E
Mix the ingredients with a wire whisk until blended. To use, apply with cotton ball and rinse well with warm water.
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lemon-v asked: hey love your blog! i've seen st. ives release a green tea cleanser and scrub. i was wondering if there's a way to make a home made one. and also would white tea do anything to acne or redness? would it be just as effective to add green and white tea together? or even to put tea tree oil in the mix? thanks {:
elen-priestess asked: Fabulous blog! I have a Diploma in Herbalism and this blog is a delight to find!
wherethemagicthingsare asked: I'm a bit of a beginner on Herbal things so before I move on to making medicines and the likes, I want to begin by replacing my household items with hand made naturals. But I don't seem to have found a recipe for shampoo or conditioner, is there a way to make this myself? Is it recommended? I loved your deodorant and lotion posts :)
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Anonymous asked: Do you know of any herbs that might aid or ease anemia?
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thehousewitch asked: I was just curious if you knew of anything I can add to a vaporizer to help with coughing and runny/stuffy noses? Thanks!
Anonymous asked: what is your favorite herb and why?
cursingjarvey asked: hi! i was wondering if the recipe for the DIY deodorant is supposed to be hard like any store-bought deodorant stick, or softer. i've already made it, i was just wondering what to expect for the final consistency. thank you!
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Anonymous asked: Do you happen to have any "recipes" for natural, homemade shampoos or conditioners, preferably ones that are vegan?
Anonymous asked: do you know of any herbal treatments/prevention for anal fissures?
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DIY Deodorant
Just because it doesn’t go in your mouth, doesn’t mean you aren’t ingesting it. No seriously. The skin is an ingesting organ. Whatever you slather on it eventually ends up in your blood stream and runs around your body, internally. What you roll, slide or spray over those pits should be made from pure goodness - that’s to say sans the nasty chemicals that have been linked...
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7 Natural Menstrual Cramp Remedies →
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sagesilver4 asked: Thank you so much for writing this blog! I've got such a passion for natural medicine, and this is a fantastic source! :)
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lepophagus asked: Do you know any other good herb/herb-related blogs? I love you blog and it's only too bad that there aren't more like it.
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kittencuffs asked: I just want to thank you for existing. I've suffered from menstrual problems from out-of-whack hormones since puberty, including a period that essentially didn't stop--I would bleed for months at a time. Thanks to you answering a question regarding breast size and estrogen production, I discovered black cohosh. Within 4 days of taking it, my period finally stopped. I've been taking...
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thedreamingthedreaming asked: It's winter dreamtime, so I've been doing some research. Thought you may be interested in this: (link). Any thoughts? How do you feel about Mugwort? Have you posted about it before? Also, what do you know about Devil's Club Root? It's found locally here, and I've been drinking it in tea and also have a bit by my bedside to ward off evil (the Tlingit believe it has this...
December 2011
19 posts
caviarmpits asked: I have two questions. One is that I learned everything I know about herbalism in Pennsylvania and I'm going to move to Florida in six months, and when I look at the ground there, I just don't recognize any of the plants. I have no idea how to go about learning them, because an herbalist I know taught me all the plants I can identify. What do you suggest? Also, I know you've posted...
proudly-odd asked: for dark circles under your eyes, put cool, wet tea bags on your eyes. no specific kind of tea, that I know of.
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annieisaprat asked: Can I just say thanks for running this amazing Blog :) There's so much information here, I can't wait to read through it all!
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Anonymous asked: Do you know of any natural remedies for releasing the black circles from underneath the eyes?
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Facial steams
To perform a facial steam, bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Toss in a healthy handful of herbs, cover, and let simmer for a couple of minutes. Then remove the pot from the heat and place it on a heatproof surface at a level that will enable you to comfortably sit and place your face over the pot. Leaning over the pot, drape a large, thick towel over your head and the...
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emeliesofie asked: Hi! I was wondering if you have any tips on what I can use to treat itchy skin? Thanks :)
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katelynninja asked: Hello again, dear friend! Dried herbs for cooking would suit if they would be all that we have? My family and I have just moved cross-country, and I haven't been able to get rosemary clippings from my uncle. I was considering a tea, possibly. Both my sister and I have a horrible cold and we've hardly anything but dried, basic cooking herbs on hand.
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A big thanks from Herbal Healing!
This blog is growing more than I ever thought possible (almost 1,000 followers) and I am infinitely grateful to all of you for supporting me. I’m ecstatic that so many people have taken an interest in natural health. In order to avoid repeat questions/posts, I created some links on the right hand side of the page containing common questions and tags. Here you can read my list of favorite...
themad-shaman asked: I am attempting to take charge of my life in all areas and that definitely includes on becoming healthier. On top of a balanced diet and exercise, are there any herbs you recommend using to add onto that? Just to keep my immune system up, energy up, etc.
katelynninja asked: So pleased to have stumbled during searching. I had an acquaintance's regale me with a story of the her grandmother nursing her with an onion poultice. She had fallen, cracked open her kneecap, and with a round-the-clock eye, her grandmother and the handy-dandy onion poultice had themselves a nigh-brand spanking new knee cap on the girl. - My quest began to learn! Any fathom over the...
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Anonymous asked: Unfortunately, I have inherited my mother's crappy immune system. To simply put it: I have caught every single bug floating around campus this semester, thus I have been sick about five times now. I take acai supplements, have no built up tolerance to medicine (children's medicine can knock me out and I am a 23 year old. ). Doctors don't seem to care, so I was wondering about what...
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Anonymous asked: I've started using more natural skin care products and making my own stuff, but I have a question. Do you know of any formulas for a natural makeup remover? I feel like it's just as important as all the other products I put on my face. Thank you so much!
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Anonymous asked: I have these little red bumps on the back of my arms that i've had for a while now.. i think it's a type of eczema.. maybe keratosis pilaris.. do you know of any plants or remedies to help this go away? thanks so much for this blog<3
cilia asked: I am 4 days into a pretty awful urinary tract infection. I have been drinking lots of cranberry juice and water and taking Azo for pain relief. It has only gotten worse. Today I bought some Uva Ursi supplements and I'm hoping they will do this trick. Am a too far into this though? Do you think I need antibiotics? I am worried about the possibility of a kidney infection. Thank you!
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November 2011
14 posts
Anonymous asked: any treatment for stretch marks out there?
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Anonymous asked: This is kind of embarrassing but I want to know if there is any herbal way of increasing ones breast size? I've always been kind of insecure about my size and I know soy protein can help but no ones eats soy in my house besides me.
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katsolo asked: What are your faveourite herbs for adrenal fatigue? Specifically severe adrenal exhaustion, where stimulants like ginseng might be too much for the depleted adrenals that requie deep healing and support. Liqorice & withania, (also known as Ashwagandha) come highly recommended, but i'd like to hear your thoughts :).
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Anonymous asked: I have a hormone imbalance (I am female), where my estrogen production levels are just below where need to be. Do you have any herbs or treatments that might help. I don't want synthetic estrogen in my body and I have recently started on vegetables and fruits diet (diet meaning I add more to my daily intake.) I also don't eat meat, if that helps any. Thanks :)
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soulspark asked: I have had acne for about 4 years now and it's extremely annoying & persistent. I've tried over the counter skincare, prescribed topical treatments and antibiotics. Recently my dermatologist suggested Accutane, but I refuse. Is there anyway you can help?
morgans-things asked: Your blog is just so great and helpful, I have literally looked through everything! :)
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undertheteacup asked: I also have questions about the brown sugar body scrub: what is the benefit of using organic brown sugar and organic olive oil? Also, can this be made without the cinnamon essential oil and have the same effect? It's much easier when I can simply gather things that I already have in the house...
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timmy1 asked: Hey have you heard of the 4 thieves vinegar tincture??? Many thanks for your beautiful blog ! Timmy