Recipezaar: Homeopathy/Remedies,Food Gifts recipes

Arthritis Relief Bath Oil

Mon, 03 Mar 2003 20:02:53 -0500

Lovely! A wonderful way to show someone you care. Soothing for someone with the aches and pains of arthritis, or for anyone with sore achy muscles. -- posted by KitchenCraftsnMore

Epilation Worries - Bye Bye!

Sat, 17 May 2003 20:03:36 -0400

This is from this week's Weekend magazine. It's from Rima Soni's Q AND A column. Rima Soni has suggested this treatment for someone who had epilated her face 6 years ago and then bleached it the same day. However, since it did not show results, she bleached it again and left it for a longer time. Now she is left with a dark patch. She did all this to get rid of her excess facial hair. I hope this will help some of you who have the same problem, but, did not know how to tackle it:) -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Homemade Clove Mouthwash

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 20:00:13 -0400

This is from the book Natural Beauty At Home by Janice Cox. I've just made and used this for myself. It did burn me a little on my lips, but the burning sensation was gone when I rinsed my mouth with clean water. This mouthwash(which has anesthetic properties due to the clove oil in it) is good to use if you have sensitive teeth and gums. I hope you love this as much as I did! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Homemade Prickly-Heat/Rash Fighting Powder

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 20:00:13 -0400

This powder is awesome to use in the hot summer months when prickly heat/rash breaks out on the body due to excessive perspiration. It's best to stay cool at such a time. To do that, use this powder to stay cool and dry. I like to make a batch of this and store it in my refrigerator, so that when I apply this, I feel light and cool!Also, wear light clothing made from natural fibres such as cotton. My mom has always made me a new cotton lingerie ever since I can recall for every summer:-) This recipe is from the book Natural Beauty At Home by Janice Cox. -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Mint Bath Salts

Sat, 06 Dec 2003 20:00:44 -0500

Using store bought Epsom and Rock salts, peppermint oil & red food coloring, make lovely gifts for relaxing in the bath. These salts are known for their abilities to ease aches & pains when dissolved in the warm water bath. -- posted by -JL-

Detox with a Relaxing and Sedative Bath

Fri, 12 Mar 2004 20:00:05 -0500

Feel tired, sore, allergies bothering you or just feel sexy in the mood try a Soak in warm water tub! Serving can be 1 tub or 1 or 2 people!!!!! What a wonderful gift for yourself! -- posted by ~Rita~

Foot Soak

Fri, 12 Mar 2004 20:00:05 -0500

This foot soak soothes aches, remove odors, and soften rough skin. Hey go ahead and add some rose or lavender petals to the bath. -- posted by ~Rita~

Petroleum Jelly

Tue, 16 Mar 2004 19:59:42 -0500

Petroleum jelly is easy to make and it is an ingredient of many other products. Naturalists may substitute a natural oil, such as grapeseed oil or sweet almond oil for the baby or mineral oil to create an "un-petroleum jelly." -- posted by txgammi

Goddess Tea for Pms or Menopause Symptoms

Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:00:11 -0400

I got this from the Healing Home Spa book by Valerie Gennari Cooksley, R.N. She is a homeopathic/wholistic healer and her book is wonderful. I havent tried this yet, going to get the ingredients next week! Please review if you try, I'm anxious to see if this works -- posted by CookbookCarrie

Sinus Headache Pillow

Wed, 23 Jun 2004 19:58:18 -0400

Perfect for cold and allergy season. You'll sleep like a baby! -- posted by JustaQT

Salts 'n' Soda Bath Soak

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 19:59:58 -0500

A simple bath soak made with ingredients already in your pantry! Excellent for even those with sensitive skin or allergies, since there are no added scents or colors. -- posted by boogaloogie

Lavender Vanilla Bath Salts

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 17:57:11 -0500

Escape into tranquillity and pamper yourself and give to friends that need to unwind. Epsom salts will soothe tired muscles, while gently softening the water for a luxurious bath experience. Glycerin a skin moisturizer can be found at health food stores, some drug stores, or major department stores depending on where you live. Its also available on the Internet. I used Epsom, salt but feel free to use Sea and or Kosher Salt. I made this for my DD's Bridal shower as favors. I upped the recipe to 20 pound of salts. Placed yellow and blue (wedding colors) salts in 50 wine glasses topping with plasic wrap which you can't see and then topped with satin trimmed toule held on with thank you ribbon. Optional: I also placed whole vanilla pods with some salt in a coffee grinder till fine. The aroma's are heavenly! -- posted by ~Rita~

Calming Car Spray

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:18:57 -0500

This is great during long car trips. It releases a relaxing scent and keeps kids from bouncing off the walls. I think I got this out of a Better Homes & Gardens magazine. -- posted by Sharon123

Mulberry Syrup

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 22:28:45 -0400

A recipe used in England added to hot water to form a bedtime drink and is also said to relieve colds. From British Foods Downunder. -- posted by Sharon123

Insomnia Tea

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 21:45:32 -0400

These herbs are known for helping relax and make you sleepy. Drink this before bedtime and get a good nights sleep! The original recipe calls for 1 1/2 oz Vervain leaves, but Zaar won't let vervain go through so I have modified it. Please feel free to use the vervain, it is good for nervousness, will tone up the system, good for stomach troubles. Adapted from Herbal Teas. This may be put in a jar with directions and given as a gift too, perhaps with some bath crystals and a good book! You may also use valerian instead or with the vervain. Look in your health food stores for these teas. -- posted by Sharon123

Recipe for Happiness and Relaxation

Wed, 16 May 2007 21:12:19 -0400

This has helped me countless times to de-stress after a busy day in the restaurant. Read up, relax and enjoy! (note: this is a recipe for a restful soak in a bath) -- posted by kiyiya

Creamy Smooth Body and Hand Cream

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:38:51 -0400

Chef #248023 inspired me to make this after I made her Recipe #256951. Shea butter is known for its cosmetic properties as a moisturizer and emollient. As well as an anti-inflammatory agent. Shea butter can be effective at treating the following conditions: fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, acne, severely dry skin, blemishes, dark spots, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretchmarks, wrinkles and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis. Also provides natural UV sun protection but don't rely on it as a sunscreen because it filters out only little amounts of UV rays. Shea butter absorbs rapidly into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling. It can be bought on line. http://www.naturessheabutter.com/Unrefined_Shea_Butter_16_oz_p/sba16.htm -- posted by ~Rita~

Herb Bubble Bags (Disposable)

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:26:57 -0500

These oatmeal/herbs bags are perfect for 8 - 10 bath or showers. Oatmeal is so soothing on the skin. When looking for a dried herb, some possibilities are chamomile, marshmellow root, soapwort, chickweed. The computer would not recognize "part" so I gave it T. This could be made up in a for eg: 1 bag or 10 bags -- posted by Abby Girl

Extra Soothing and Aromatic Bath Salts With Milk

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:10:05 -0500

Holidays can be an expensive time of year for anyone. Here are some options to making your own bath salts. These make perfect gifts for anyone (teachers, grandparents, friends, family, etc.) and kids can make them too since all the ingredients are natural - just watch the coloring! I made them as side-gifts this past Christmas and they went over so well I was told I should be selling them! I even had a friend that mad them as gifts for her bridal party! I make these for myself all the time, sometimes for a single bath at a time! They will leave your bathroom smelling wonderful for hours. -- posted by HeathersArk

Brown Sugar Exfoliating Bath Scrubs

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:08:47 -0500

Good enough to eat! This sugar scrub recipe is great for buffing, polishing and exfoliating your dry skin. I love to use this right after I shave or before I apply any self-tanners. Exfoliating properly before applying self-tanners will extend the life of your "tan". -- posted by HeathersArk

Fire Cider (Cold, Flu and Sore Muscles)

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:51:20 -0500

This is a recipe from my sister. She is studying natural (herbal) medicine. She uses this in the cold season. It does NOT need to be refrigerated, but does take 2 months to cure before you can use it. She mixed up a batch for me yesterday, but it won't be ready for 2 months. She recommends putting parchment paper over the mouth of the canning jar before putting the lid on, to prevent the metal from rusting due to the vinegar. If you can't find organic vinegar, get the kind with the "mother" in it. I use Bragg's. Horseradish is antibacterial, and expectorant and a digestive aid. Garlic is antibact.and great for the immune system and colds and infections. Ginger eases nausea, colds and congestion. Cayenne is anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant, aids digestion and circulation. And onions have a zillion health benefits! LOL -- posted by WI Cheesehead

Spice Potpourri

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:00:52 -0500

Little Miss is now 3 years old & just loves doing crafty things. I saw this recipe on a McCormick website and thought it sounded like a fun craft/cooking project next rainy day. -- posted by **Mandy**

Scented Pinecones

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:45:51 -0500

Another fun craft idea from McCormick. Toddler DD always collects things on a walk and pinecones are usually amongst the collection. This is a great alternative to a leaf picture which I now have millions of around the house..:lol: For an extra special touch, you can also paint the pinecones and let them dry before adding the glue. -- posted by **Mandy**

Green Tea Bath Salts

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:40:28 -0500

Green Tea is good for your outsides too. I found this online and am posting for the Comfort Cafe. You can substitute Sea Salt for the Epsom Salts and as well, potpourri for flower petals. -- posted by BakinBaby