Dee Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 1. ASCORBIC ACID ICE MILK (for when you feel a cold coming on) 8 oz. pitted dates 1/2 C. boiling water 1 C. cold water 1 C. milk or yogurt 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 4 tsp. lemon juice 1 to 2 tsp. powdered vitamin C Blend dates and boiling water in a blender until the dates are puréed. Stir in other ingredients and freeze until almost firm. Beat the mixture until smooth, then pour it into a 9-inch square pan. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze the ice milk until firm. 2. ACHING BODY LINIMENT 2 oz. powdered goldenseal 1 qt. rubbing alcohol Mix together and store in a glass bottle for a week, shaking well every day. 3. ACHING LEGS OR SHOULDERS RUB 1 oz. oil of camphor 4 oz. sweet almond or sesame oil Mix well. This is excellent if the skin feels itchy or dry. This will keep for several months if placed in an airtight bottle. or sesame oil Mix well. This is excellent if the skin feels itchy or dry. This will keep for several months if placed in an airtight bottle. 4. ALL-PURPOSE LINIMENT (for sprains, bruises, rheumatism, neuralgia) 2 oz. tincture capsicum (red pepper) 2 oz. extract lobelia 1/8 o oil of wormwood 1/8 oz. oil of rosemary 1/8 oz. oil of spearmint 5. AMISH SORE THROAT REMEDY Light corn syrup Small amount warm water Mix the corn syrup and warm water, using just enough warm water to thin the corn syrup. Have child or adult gargle with the mixture. It is very safe if a child swallows it. 6. ARTHRITIS/GOUT OIL 1 T. fresh crushed rosemary 3 tsp. celery seeds, crushed 1 large chile pepper, crushed 250 ml oil (any but canola) Sterilize a clear glass jar. Place all ingredients into the jar. Close tightly. Shake, then place in a sunny spot for 10 days, shaking every day. Strain into dark sterilized jars. This is great for gout, arthritis and other aches and pains. 7. ARTHRITIS RUB 1 pt. rubbing alcohol 1 oz. spirits of peppermint 1 oz. olive oil 1 oz. wintergreen 1 oz. witch hazel 1 oz. pine oil 50 menthol crystals Mix well, then store in a tightly covered glass jar. Rub on affected areas. BACK RUB 2 T. coconut oil 10 drops essence of ilang-ilang Place in a bowl and blend the ingredients well. Coconut oil is non-greasy and is semi-hard at room temperature. This makes one rub. 9. BAKED-IN-A-CAN HEALTH BREAD 1 1/2 C. whole wheat flour 1 C. all-purpose flour 3/4 C. plus 1 T. wheat germ 1/2 C. instant nonfat dry milk 1/2 C. raisins 2 T. granulated sugar 1 T. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 3/4 C. water Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two (1-pound) shortening cans or other 2 1/2 cup cans. Mix all ingredients except 1 tablespoon wheat germ and the water in a medium-size bowl. Stir in water just until blended. Spoon into cans; smooth tops and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon wheat germ. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown and pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cover tops with foil the last 30 minutes of baking if they brown too much. Unmold and cool top side up on a rack. 10. BASIL ACNE REMEDY 2 to 3 tsp. dried basil leaves 1 C. boiling water Steep basil leaves in water for 10 to 20 minutes. Cool, then apply to face with a white cotton ball. 11. BLEMISH REMEDY 1 part rose water 1 part witch hazel Mix and chill mixture in the refrigerator. Apply to blemishes with a clean cotton ball. The witch hazel soaks up oil to speed healing. The rose water softens the skin. 12. COLD SOAK (for sprained or aching muscles or joints) 1/4 oz. peppermint oil 2 trays ice cubes 1 gal. hot water Keep this mixture in the refrigerator and use whenever necessary to soak aching muscles or joints. 13. COUGH SYRUP (to relieve sore throat and clear congestion) 1 oz. fresh horehound herb 2 oz. water 1 T. powdered slippery elm 1 to 2 oz. honey Add horehound to the water. Boil down to one ounce of liquid. Strain and mix into the slippery elm and honey. Take no more than 2 tablespoons every two hours, and only use for a few days. o one ounce of liquid. Strain and mix into the slippery elm and honey. Take no more than 2 tablespoons every two hours, and only use for a few days. 14. CONSTIPATION DRINK 1/2 C. olive oil 1/2 C. orange juice Mix and drink at night. 15. DARK CIRCLES UNDER EYES To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off residue and apply an eye cream. Results: Circles will lighten and skin tighten. 16. DECONGESTANT INHALANT 1 C. water 2 tsp. powdered eucalyptus leaves 2 tsp. powdered rosemary leaves 2 tsp. powdered pennyroyal leaves and flower tops Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Add herbs and simmer on low heat. Turn off heat and remove pan to a heatproof surface. Inhale the vapors deeply. p>Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Add herbs and simmer on low heat. Turn off heat and remove pan to a heatproof surface. Inhale the vapors deeply. 17. DECONGESTANT TEA 1 C. boiling water 1 tsp. mixture of thyme, ground ivy and hyssop Pour boiling water over the 1 teaspoon mixture. Steep for about 5 minutes; strain and drink at onset of a cold or if you are congested. yssop Pour boiling water over the 1 teaspoon mixture. Steep for about 5 minutes; strain and drink at onset of a cold or if you are congested. 18. DIARRHEA REMEDY Grate one ripe apple. Allow the pulp to stand at room temperature for several hours until considerably darkened before eating. The oxidized pectin present in the fruit is the same basic ingredient found in Kaopectate® brand diarrhea medicine! 19. FLAX SEED TEA (for fever and cough) 1 pt. soft or rain water Small amount pulverized licorice root 1 oz. unbruised flaxseed Boil the water, then pour over flaxseed and licorice root. Place the container near, but not on, the fire for several hours. Strain through a double layer of cheesecloth. Make this fresh every day. This is an excellent drink for fever accompanied by a cough. 20. WILD CHERRY COUGH SYRUP AND DECONGESTANT Cover the bottom of a crockpot with wild cherry bark. Add enough honey to cover the bark. Set the crockpot at the lowest setting, then cover. Let the mixture cook for two (2) days, stirring every now and then. After two days, strain the mixture and use the resultant syrup as cough syrup and/or decongestant. 21. VEGETABLE JUICE LAXATIVE 1 C. tomato or vegetable juice 1/4 C. carrot juice 1/2 C. sauerkraut juice Mix and drink. If you like, you can pour this over ice, or add Tabasco sauce for a spicier drink. 22. RHEUMATISM DRINK 3 oranges 3 lemons 3 grapefruit 3 tsp. cream of tartar 1 T. Epsom salt 1 qt. boiling water Cut the fruit up and let stand in a large jar for 24 hours. Add cream of tartar, epsom salt, and boiling water, then let stand for another 24 hours. Squeeze the mixture with your hands. Press through a coarse sieve. Take a wine glass full before each meal. 23. REHYDRANT (for children with severe diarrhea) This remedy rehydrates children who have severe diarrhea. It has been said that if this remedy were not available, approximately 1.5 million children would die each year. 1 liter water 2 T. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 24. NATURE'S PENICILLIN (to soothe a cough or sore throat) 24 cloves garlic Raw honey Peel the garlic cloves and put them in a medium-size jar; add honey, a little at a time over a couple of days, until the jar is full; then set it in a sunlit window until the garlic has turned somewhat opaque and the honey tastes strongly of garlic. Take a teaspoon every few hours or whenever necessary. 25. IODINE ANTISEPTIC WASH (reminiscent of Bactine®) 1 tsp. iodine 3 T. isopropyl alcohol Combine iodine and alcohol and store in a pump-type spray container. Label, and use for minor cuts, scratches, and abrasions. 26. HOREHOUND COUGH DROPS 4 handsful fresh or frozen Horehound leaves or 2 handsful dried leaves 1/2 tsp. crushed aniseed, fennel seeds or licorice root tea 3 crushed cardamom seeds 12 oz. white sugar 12 oz. brown sugar 1 pt. water 1 bowl ice cold water Place the herbs in a pint of simmering water for 20 minutes on low heat. Strain the liquid into a small bowl, pressing the herbs to express all the "juice." Return the liquid to the pan, adding both sugars. Over a medium flame, boil until the sugar is dissolved. To make the drops: drop 1/2 teaspoon of the mixture, which should be a syrup, into the cold water. When the syrup hardens, immediately add the syrup in 1/2 quantities to the cold water, removing immediately with a slotted spoon. Wrap individual drops in 2 inch squares of wax paper, twisted at each end, until ready to use. Keep refrigerated until needed, then suck on the drops and let their soothing qualities calm a sore throat or stuffy nose. CAUTION: Do not use more than 12 drops in one day as diarrhea may occur. Do not use licorice if you have high blood pressure. 27. INFECTION REMEDY 1 T. comfrey root 1 C. water 1 T. fennel seeds If cut or scratch becomes infected, boil this solution, let it cool somewhat, then soak wound in it. 28. INHALATION THERAPY Headache Put 2 drops lavender oil on a warm washcloth. Drape it over your face, lie down for five minutes and breathe deeply. Nervous Tension and Anxiety Put 1 drop vanilla oil and 1 drop tangerine oil on a warm washcloth. Drape it over your face, lie down for five minutes and breathe deeply. Sleep Put 2 drops lavender, jasmine or chamomile oil on a warm washcloth. Drape it over your face, lie down for five minutes and breathe deeply. 29. OATMEAL SOAK (for sunburn or dry, tired skin) 1 C. oatmeal (regular - not instant) 1/2 C. powdered orrisroot Crush oatmeal flakes a little so they will release their minerals when you add them to water. Mix with orrisroot and place in the center of a plain piece of fabric. Tie into a ball. Take the ball into the bath and, after it has soaked awhile, rub it over your skin. The ball can be used over again as many times as it seems to do its job. 30. POWERFUL EXTERNAL LINIMENT (for congestion, sprains, etc.) 1 T. cayenne pepper 1 pt. cider vinegar Boil gently for 10 minutes. Do not strain, and bottle while it is hot. This is a powerful, stimulating external application. AS ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING ANY OF THE INGREDIENCE LISTED HERE! Quote Link to comment
logcabinmama Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 Great information Reci. Thank you so much. Quote Link to comment
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