Herbal Remedies, Notes, Ect.
This is just a list of links and excerpts from random stuff I've found online involving herbalism, medicine, and philtering. Basically, I'm just compiling a bunch of random stuff for future thread ideas.
Processes and Terminology:
TinctureDistillationEssential oilExtracting oils for perfumehow to make almond oilHow to make eucalyptus oilHow to make olive oilFound at:
http://simplehomemade.net/5-simple-home-remedies-that-really-work/Homemade Chest Rub
1-2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
OOCCould do a thread where I actually extract the oils1-2 tsp. carrier oil of choice
Eucalyptus (and most other essential oils) are too strong to use directly on the body at full strength, so they need to be used together with a carrier oil. Carrier oils can include olive oil, jojoba oil, almond oil and many others.
My oldest daughter often complains of a stuffed up nose when she lies down at night (even when she isn’t sick). Though we’re experimenting with the Neti Pot for a long term solution, my nightly 30-second remedy looks like this:
Pour approximately 1 tsp of almond oil into the palm of my hand.
Add 1 drop of eucalyptus oil into the almond oil.
Using my fingers, I mix the two oils together then rub them on my hands.
Rub my oiled hands on her chest, neck and a bit just under her nose (then rub any extra into my skin or on my own neck/chest, because it won’t hurt and it smells lovely).
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Homemade cough syrup. This recipe can be as simple as chopping 1 cup of onions, adding 1/2 cup of honey, and simmering the mixture for 20 minutes. Strain the onions out, and keep in the fridge, taking a spoonful as needed. This recipe is safe for children as well and our family found it particularly helpful for soothing coughs and clearing stuffed noses.
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Ear ache remedy
How to make Garlic oilthe remedyThread ideas:
First thread, make the honey/onion cough syrup. Next thread, make the chestrub thing (do any required threads for acquiring the items. In another thread, get onion extract, combine it with the eucalyptus extract, and create a simple balm that you can wipe under your nose to breath in. Or create a candle that you can breath in the scents.
Eucalyptus will be replaced with Caplium seeds. Create Caplium oil using a method similar to Eucalyptus oil.
Later on, add Fireweed to the mixture for it's pain reliever substance.
Add White Willow to enhance the healing properties.
Cattail Links:
http://holeinthefence.net/tag/id-cattail-parts/http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/common_cattail.htmhttp://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/duffyk43.html