Natural Herbal Remedies
I have become fascinated with herbal remedies and teas made from scratch. I am always looking for ways to reduce our use of chemicals in our home and I have decided to start making some homemade salves, teas, poultices, and lotions. I researched, bought a few books, and then got to organizing the cabinet of herbs. I think I will start out with a bug spray because the south is unforgiving when it comes to bugs.
October 2012 Update
A couple weeks ago I whipped up some Lavender Beeswax Salve and Calendua Beeswax salve for gifts and personal use. I think this might be something I will sell in the future. It smells lovely and helps my dry hands.
How did you make a bug spray or repellent? And what are you going to do with the catnip? Mine is flowering right now....I know you can use it as tea. ā„
ReplyDeleteI used witch hazel, citronella, and lemongrass essential oil. I will put up the recipe tonight if you would like it. I thinki it works pretty well. I have a book on Natural remedies and the catnip is used in teas but also I am making my girls soothing sleeping dolls for nighttime sleep. Catnip and lavender mix.
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