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Essential Oils for reducing nervous tension & anxiety |
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By herbalexpert on
6/30/2006 2:21 PM
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A number of essential oils, and blends of various essential oils have been found to have beneficial effects to calm and reduce nervous tension and anxiety. These can be used either as massage oils, put in bath water or used as an inhalation
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Herbal pesticide for greenfly and other pests |
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By herbalexpert on
6/28/2006 12:47 PM
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You can use Rhubarb or elder leaves as a herbal pesticide because of their high acid content – and they are also usually available in large quantities and not wanted for other uses. There are also a number of other herbs you can use if you haven’t got any Rhubarb.
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Yarrow – Achillea millefolium – A multi-use herbal remedy |
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By herbalexpert on
6/23/2006 10:52 AM
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The Yarrow in my garden will soon flower (mid June) and given its abundance, I will be collecting it to make a herbal remedy or two. I have clumps of different colours, but the white wild version always wins. I shall dry the herb and then possibly use it for Yarrow Tea infusions if needed, or for a variety of other uses.
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So what is this Hoodia Gordonii ? A Cactus Extract |
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By herbalexpert on
6/15/2006 3:12 PM
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Hoodia Gordonii is a cactus found in the Kalahari desert in southern Africa and is now hailed as the wonder slimming supplement as it is an appetite suppressant. It appears that the plant has been used by the indigenous Bushmen to increase energy and suppress hunger during hunting trips into the desert.
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Collecting a pot pourri from your garden over the summer |
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By herbalexpert on
5/30/2006 3:06 PM
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This pot pourri needs to start with a lot of dried lavender from last year – this is good because I have a bag of dried lavender I keep to make lavender bags for presents. However , the idea I heard today is that you start with a big bowl of lavender and add a few fragrant flowers and herbs each week over the summer.
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Herbal remedies for Skin Treatments (5): Face massage with oils |
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By herbalexpert on
5/29/2006 3:35 PM
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The best way to use the benefits of herbal oils on your face is to use massage to help them become absorbed into the skin. Massage helps stimulate the circulation, helps to drain the lymphatic systems and increases the blood flow, and hence oxygen, to the skin cells. Here’s how to do it, and a brilliant recipe for mature skin.
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Herbal remedies for Skin Treatments (4): Herbal AHA treatment |
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By herbalexpert on
5/28/2006 5:47 PM
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Natural ingredients make wonderful skin-firming and renewal treatments, using many of the kind of ingredients used in commercial products. You can make your own skin-renewal treatment – a DIY AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) particular suitable for mature or ageing skins.
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Herbal remedies for Skin Treatments (3) : Face Masks |
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By herbalexpert on
5/27/2006 1:22 PM
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A Face Mask is an often underrated skin treatment used for centuries by women to improve their complexions. Many women nowadays are too harried to give the short time needed to let these Beauty Treatments do their magic. As well as treating all kinds of skin problems and complaints, herbal face masks help the whole body to relax, especially is you use them whilst soaking in a bath. Here are three face masks for different kinds of skin.
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Herbal Treatments for Skin Treatments (2) Exfoliants |
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By herbalexpert on
5/24/2006 5:17 PM
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Exfoliating is a process of gently (or in some salon treatments none to gently) removing the top part of the epidermis (outer layer of skin). Exfoliation boost the circulation of blood to the face and removes dead skin cells that make your complexion dull looking. There are a number of herbal exfoliating treatments for all types of skin.
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