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. ♥
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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