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Herbs for the Defense System
If you do not know what these terms mean, please consult a reliable herbal! Surface Immune Activators: Usnea Echinacea Reishi Ginseng Siberian Ginseng Marshmallow Juniper Garlic Suma Lomatium Tea Tree Thyme Cat's Claw Barberry Coltsfoot Osha Adaptogens: Ashwagandha Astragalus Dan Shen Devil's Club Ginseng Reishi Schizandra Siberian Ginseng Spikenard Suma |
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Please note: these formulas are provided for educational/historical purposes only. No responsibility/liability is to be instituted against the author for their accuracy or their usage. Muscle Ease Massage Oil (Musculo/skeletal system) Uses: Muscular Soreness, Muscle Strain, Muscle Spasms, Muscle Soreness, Muscle Cramps 1/4 cup Arnica flowers 1/4 cup Saint Johns Wort flowers 1/8 tsp. Cayenne 60 drops Lavender essential oil 1/2 tsp. Camphor or 20 drops Clary Sage essential oil 1 cup Sesame Oil or other carrier oil Combine the Arnica and the Saint Johns Wort in a wide-mouthed glass jar. Pour the carrier oil over the herbs to cover. Place a cheesecloth square over the top of the jar, securing tightly with a rubber band. Let this stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks. Strain the herbs off and add the remaining ingredients. Shake well and apply liberally into the affected area, rubbing the oil gently in circular motion into the skin. Use as needed. Muscle Spasm Release Uses: Muscle Spasms 4 tsp. Passionflower tincture 4 tsp. Kava Kava root tincture 2 tsp. Valerian root tincture 1 tsp. Wild Yam root tincture 1/2 tsp. Lobelia tincture 1/2 tsp. vegetable glycerin Mix together all the ingredients and store in a 1 oz. amber bottle with a dropper assembly. Take 1 dropperful 3 times a day or as needed. Joint Aide (Musculo/skeletal system) Uses: Joint Pain, Arthritis, Joint Inflammation 2 tsp. powdered Yucca root 2 tsp. powdered Ligustrum 1 tsp. powdered Meadowsweet 1/2 tsp. powdered Turmeric 1/2 tsp. powdered Ginger Mix the herbs together in a bowl. Fill size 00 gelatin or vegi-capsules (available at health food stores) with the powder mixture. Take 1-2 capsules 3 times daily, or as needed. Female Tonic Tincture (Reproductive system) Uses: Painful Menses, Moodiness, Moodiness, Premenstrual Syndrome, Premenstrual Tension 3 tsp. Vitex tincture 2 tsp. Black Cohosh tinctrue 2 tsp. Donq Quai tincture 2 tsp. Dandelion tincture 1 tsp. Oat seed tincture 1 tsp. Motherwort tincture 1 tsp. Siberian Ginseng tincture Combine all the tinctures together in a 1 oz. amber dropper bottle. Mix well. Take 1 dropperful 3 times daily or as needed. Hot Flash Tea Uses: Menopause, Hot Flashes 1 tsp. Donq Quai root, dried 1 tsp. Black Cohosh root, dried 1 tsp. Fenugreek seeds 1/2 tsp. organic Rose petals 3 cups water Bring the water to a boil, then pour it over the herbs in a pot. Cover the pot and let the mixture steep for 20 minutes. Strain off the herbs. Drink 3- 4 cups per day SALVE FORMULAS CHICKWEED SALVE 2 parts Chickweed 2 parts Plantain 1 part Comfrey Olive oil Beeswax Tincture of Benzoin This is used for rashes and itching as well as all skin irritations. ST JOHNS WORT SALVE 1 part St Johns Wort 1 part Calendula 1 part Comfrey 1 Part Plaintain Olive Oil Beeswax Tincture of Benzoin Great all purpose Salve for burns, bites and fungal infections of the skin. GOLDENSEAL SALVE 1 part Goldenseal 1 part Comfrey 1 part Calendula 1 part Echinacea 1 part Myrrh olive oil Beeswax Tincture of Benzoin Great for infections and healing of wounds. BLACK WALNUT SALVE 2 part Black Walnut 2 parts Chaparral 1 part Myrrh 1 part Burdock 1 part Echinacea Olive oil Beeswax Tincture of Benzoin Used to fight fungal infections such as ringworm,athletes foot and eczema. |
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