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Natural antiseptic for cleaning your home- Oregano oil
Use the antiseptic powers of this herbal oil to clean your home. Combine four drops of oregano oil with 10 drops of lemon oil and a quarter-cup of white vinegar, and then add to a bucket of water. Use this mixture to wipe and clean surfaces. You can also use Tea Tree, Thyme and Lavender.
Making Your Internal Environment Healthier
It’s shocking to think that our internal environment is more toxic than the external? Yep. All those soft furnishings like beds, couches, curtains and cushions, plus electrical chords, cleaning products, etc – all full of toxic chemicals. Get some plants happening inside if you don’t already. They will clean the air. (click image to enlarge)
Cleanse & detox- Bentonite Clay
Bentonite Clay internally. The virtues of this mud are practically endless. Place 1 tsp in 1/2 glass warm water and down it goes. It’s best to take this on an empty tummy, so first thing in the morning or before bed. It’s not necessary to do this everyday but you could whilst on a […]
Oregano Oil – the ultimate antibiotic
The distribution of oregano oil started in Ancient Greece. In Greek the word oregano is translated as joy of the mountains. The Greeks were first to use oregano oil for medicinal purposes – as a powerful antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti fungal agents, and also as a remedy for pain and inflammation. It was the […]
Holy basil (Tulsi)- What does it assist with?
Holy Basil for Antioxidant activity Mental health Radiation damage Anti-inflammatory, anxiety Depression and stress Relax muscles and blood vessels Hair and skin moisturizer Constipation Stomach cramps Indigestion and flatulence Cold Influenza Whooping cough Asthma Bronchitis Sinus infections Calming Relief from PMS Concentration and memory Antibacterial Skin diseases like acne and psoriasis.
Tulsi tea- traditional representation
The colors in this delicious blend represent the seven Chakras found in Indian holistic (Ayurvedic) medicine. Contains sencha green tea, ginger root, saffron, orange peel, fennel, clove, cardamom cinnamon, safflower, tulsi (holy basil) and licorice root. Buy the ingredients separately and boil up then strain or else look for a similar tea at your health […]
Essential oils to aid with sleep
Oils for Sleep – cedar wood, lavender, valerian. Either dab a drop between your brow and one on each wrist (or big toe), or use a diffuser in yours or the kids room. You could also mix a couple of drops with a teaspoon of coconut or jojoba (or any carrier oil I posted earlier […]
Essential oils for relief of sinus
Use any of these oils to help relieve the symptoms of sinusitis. Eucalyptus, tea tree, lime, lemon, rosemary, frankincense, lavender, peppermint, pine, lemongrass and oregano. – Use a diffuser. – Mix a couple of drops with about a teaspoon of a carrier oil and use as you would Vicks, keeping away from your eye […]
Oils for Pest control
Add about 20 drops to a 500ml spray bottle of water. Or add a few drops to an oil burner. I also like to mix a few drop in water and rub into my furniture from time to time. You can also get citronella and neem incense sticks for relief from mozzies (click on image […]