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ROSE SCENTED SUGAR

On January 16, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

This delicate sugar has a multitude of uses: It can be used to sweeten cakes and sauces, stirred into cream or yoghurt for subtle flavouring and substituted for castor sugar in rose-water biscuits. Ingredients: 5 cups highly scented dried rose petals 1 cup castor sugar 3 – 4 drops pure essential oil of French Rose Grind the rose petals in a food processor of liquidizer with a little sugar, until the consistency of coarse sand. Add 1 drop of essential oil to each batch ground. Bottle and store for that unique “difference” in food dishes.

Healing With Herbal Teas

On January 16, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

FOR ECZEMA: 1 part Chickweed 1 part Burdock Root 1 part Yellow Dock Root 1 part Sarsparilla Root 1 part Stinging Nettle FOR CLEAR UNBLEMISHED SKIN: 1/2 part Oat Straw 1/2 part Red Clover 1/2 part Burdock Root 1 part Sarsparilla Root FOR ARTHRITIS & PAIN: 1 part Alfalfa 1 part Yarrow 1 part Devil’s Claw Root 1 part White Willow Bark 1 part Dandelion Root Method for all formulas – gently simmer 1 heaped tablespoon of the mix in 3 1/2 cups of water for 15 minutes (lid on pot). Strain and drink 1 cup three times daily – […]

Haemorrhoid Ointment

On January 16, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

1/2 cup organic moisturising base cream 10 drops calendula oil 12 drops witch hazel extract 8 drops myrrh tincture 12 drops aloe vera liquid Combine all ingredients thoroughly. This ointment shrinks and heals painful haemorrhoids and eases itching. When treating this painful condition – the circulatory system needs to be addressed in order to prevent reoccurrence.

Vanilla Butter Melts

On January 10, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

Vanilla butter melts This version is somewhat firmer than the Shea melts and a little silkier due to the Cocoa Butter. Small chocolate moulds 40gm Cocoa butter 25gm Beeswax 40ml Vanilla bean infused sesame oil (or cold pressed oil of choice) 25ml Apricot cold pressed oil 5ml (120 drops) Vanilla oleoresin (or 6ml Vanilla fragrant oil) Method- Melt Cocoa butter, Beeswax and cold pressed oils in top of a double boiler until well combined. Allow to cool slightly before adding essential or fragrant oil. Pour into moulds and allow to harden at least 24 hours before unmoulding.

Butter Melts

On January 10, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

Butter Melts These beautiful butter melts may be used in the shower by wetting and warming the body under hot water and then rubbing the melt all over the skin to soothe, soften and nourish – leaving silky softness all over – or if bathing, pop one melt into the bath water for a luxurious silky moisturising bath. (Be careful, as bath or shower may become quite slippery.) Small chocolate moulds 130gm Shea Nut Butter 120gm Beeswax 60ml Jojoba oil cold pressed 30ml Coconut oil cold pressed 30ml Sesame oil cold pressed 15 drops Bergamot essential oil 10 Drops Mandarin […]

Burning Feet Formula

On January 2, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

Burning Feet Formula 1 cup Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salts) ½ tsp Menthol Crystals 4 drops peppermint essential oil Combine essential oil with Epsom salts and Menthol Crystals by placing all in a glass jar and shaking together until well combined. Use the above amount in a warm foot bath and soak for 20 – 30 minutes. This mixture is very cooling and calming to hot burning feet. Use as and when required.

Restless Leg Formula

On January 2, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

Restless Leg Formula 1 cup Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salts) 2 drops Chamomile essential oil 1 drop Sweet Lavender essential oil 1 drop Ginger essential oil Combine essential oils with Epsom salts by placing in a glass jar and shaking together until well combined. Use the above amount in a warm to hot foot bath every night for 7 – 10 days and then several times a week thereafter for optimum results. This mixture if used correctly will calm and settle restless legs and greatly assists with sleep.