Kitchen Witch Remedies (with some old-fashion ones tossed in)
-this is another mystery list addition. It is pretty cool. Honey, by the way, is like the best remedy for about anything (including boring oatmeal breakfasts) But as always, when working with herbs, be careful. Do some research and never ingest something you are not familiar with!!
HONEY USES
RELAXING HONEY BATH
Put 2oz. of honey in a glass with 5 drops of lavender oil. if the honey is too
thick, heat it by placing the glass in warm water. Add 1 or 2 tbsp. of the honey
lavender mixture to your bathwater to help you relax and combat insomnia.
HONEY AS A DRESSING FOR WOUNDS
Applied externally, honey is useful for healing minor cuts and abrasions by
drawing excess water from the tissues and reducing swelling. In addition, honey
contains a germ-killing substance called inhibine, which helps prevent infections.
spread the honey directly on wound and cover with a sterile bandage.
HELP FOR HAY FEVER
Honey contains grains of pollen that, over time, may have a desensitizing effect,
making it useful for the relief of allergies. Hay fever sufferers are advised
to eat honey that has been harvested locally.
FOR RELIEF OF ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS AND OTHER
RESPATORY AILMENTS
Honey is an outstanding household remedy that can be used in combination with
various medicinal herbs. For relief of coughs and wheezing associated with bronchitis,
whooping cough or other minor respiratory ailments, mix 1 tsp. of finely chopped
fresh thyme in a little honey. take the mixture orally as needed to soothe inflamed
lungs and airways.
ORANGE: The dried peel is added to love charms. The fresh or dried orange flowers added to the bath makes you attractive. The fruit itself hinders or banishes lust. Keep some leaves or flowers under the pillow to insure an early and happy marriage, or include them into a conjure bag to attract love.
NAUSEA: Chew mint leafs, ok this one works. And if all else fails, suck on some
Altoids…really. Because who's just got mint leaves in their purse all the
time?
NERVES: 1 piece rock candy in a jig of whiskey. Drink. (check your id, make sure your 21)
NOSEBLEEDS: Pour a gallon of milk on the back of the victim's neck. Or fold a piece of paper over and Place on the upper lip; a bean will also work; or soak feet in cold water. ~I don't buy these…nothing stops nosebleeds, although the milk thing sounds fun.
PNEUMONIA: Mash cooked onions and put between two cloths, fasten to victim's chest.
POISON IVY: Put washed leaves of a sweet fern in boiling water and apply to affected area.
RHEUMATISM: Boil dried apple peelings, strain, drink hot 4 times daily. Or: Wear the front foot of a mole in a bag - a rabbit foot would also work. Or: turn your shoes upside down at night. Or put a Copper wire around the joint or carry sulfur in your pocket. Or break the ice and Jump into the river. Or get stung by bees. Or blind a live toad and hold it over the aching place. Or, sleep with a dog or cat as the animal will take your pains away.
SINUS: 1 tsp salt and 1 cup warm water - sniff through nasal passages.
SORE THROAT: 1 cup vinegar, 2 tbs. sugar and a sprinkle of black pepper. Gargle.
SPRAINS: Soak brown paper in vinegar and wrap around affected joint.
STOMACH ACHE: 2 mint leaves in 8 oz. glass cold water, drink as needed.
SUNBURN: Cider vinegar to affected areas.
TEETHING: Boil catnip, steep, 1 tsp. at bedtime.
TOOTHACHE: Wad of tobacco on sore tools or two cloves
WARTS: Rub castor oil over wart.
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