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The Power of Lavender Essential oil

Target: Central Nervous System, Muscular skeletal system, Respiratory system
Survival: Medicine


The Power of Lavender Essential oil:

Properties: Nervine, anti-microbile, anti-bacterial, antiseptic, Anti depressant, Analgesic, Expectorant,

You will se below many lists of herb extraction types , infused oils, and essential oils that it works well with this is due to the fact of its ability to molecularly bind without synthisization process. ( a process that conceives a new enzyme that does not have all the vital enzymes as the original herb itself and therefore is lacking in many ways to not only heal but bind naturally such as is in GMO foods)




This herb in the form of an essential oil is a powerful nervine targeting the milestone neurotransmitter responsible of sleep and relaxation. Also this essential oil is excellent for skin care particularly eczema, dermatitis, scabies,blisters carbuncles and boils,this is due to its anti-bacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobile properties. It can also be used for the following:


  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Wound care
  • Stress
  • insomnia
  • Muscle pain and aches, 
  • Muscle stiffness & mild cramping


A few oils it blends well with are Oil of oregano, Tea Tree, calendula,clove, mint, sage, frankincense, vanilla essential oils.
It works incredible well blended with infused oils such as caledula,echinacea, st johns wort, plantain and more.
Salves:
It is excellent for use in many types of Salves due to it beneficial properties for skincare.
Using Lavender as a Herb, Infused Oil, Essential oil  are different due to its strengths to extract vital healing enzymes.
Tonics:
Herbal flowers can be used in, infused oils, tonics, teas, concoctions, tinctures, salves poultices, and herbal extracts
Using Lavender herb in Infused oils are used for salve making oil wraps, and for bring out aches and pains of sore ore injured muscles, cramps and or tendon knots.
and this oil works extremely well when infused in jojoba oil with calendula flowers for veracious veins.
Infused Oils:
Using this herb to infuse raw domestic wildflower honey works incredible for insomnia and burns and bruises,especially sunburn. a 1/2 teaspoon of this infused honey in a glass of warm milk will also help those hyper children of your sleep and with a healthy realm sleep.
Tinctures:
This herb used as a alcohol tincture can be used to treat acne very effectively (externally speaking) it can be also used for cold and flus’ due to its anti-bacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Also when infused in food grade glycerine can be used to aid in burn and wound healing and is safe for diabetic and children over the age of 5 years.

A simple Eczema recipe.


  • 2 ounces of Jojoba oil
  • 1 ounce of grape seed oil
  • 8 drops of lavender
  • 3 drops of tea tree essential oil


Directions:


  1. Blend essential oils together
  2. Add jojoba oil
  3. Add grape seed oil
  4. Percuse bottom of jar at least 25 times against palm to disperse and oils throughout each other. 
  5. Let sit at least 24 hrs to propagate.


Apply Externally with gauze or cotton ball 3 times daily until effected area(s) are cleared up.


Herbs for Migraines and headaches













"Herbs for Migraines"


Migraine headache can effect ones  lifestyle with a major impact. Pain alone can cause irritability, fatigue, lack of desire, and even cause stress on the main systems. A headache is an indication that there is a problem somewhere mostly lack of nutritional supplementation. sometimes eating helps as we absorb the nutritional values of the meal just consumed. but otherwise there are natural solutions both fast acting and short lasting and short acting and long lasting. 


Headaches are often a digestive system disorder that reaches the stomach or abdominal nerve area(s). other causes can be dress , fear, pain, to excessive levels. also improved elimination of bowels is important so that toxins from bowels do not back up into the blood stream.

A few good headache herbs are but not limited to:

Black Cohosh: Good for women during there menstrual cycle.
Feverfew: a fast acting short lasting herb for migraines due to inflammation.
White Willow Bark: A slow acting long lasting herb with an aspirin like effect good for headaches and other nerve pain.
Butterbur: This herb is mainly used for migraine prevention, however has anti-sposmadic and anti-inflammatory properties by regulating the calcium channels.

These  herbs can be taken as a tincture or tea. 




                                     To make a herbal Tea:

For menstrual related pain take Ginger tea

Take 2 tablespoons of cut dried herb and place in a tea ball or infuser let steep for 4-5 minutes then strain and press( this is were the best parts are in the soaked cut herb so press well!)
Do not use if preagnet or breast-feeding or have liver problems.

If headache is stress related or from nervousness use Nervine herbs. these herbs will relax the frayed nerve endings by calming inducing rest and sleeplessness. once nerves recover this will help the overall pain 


A few good Nevine Herbs


  • Skullcap
  • Lemon Balm
  • Lavendar
  • Chamomile
  • Valerine
  • Hopps


Herbs for Back Pain







Herbs For Back Pain

Chamomile: Is a nervine and it has a calming effect on the nervous system. This can  also help with some minor nerve spasms. also chamomile is naturally caffeine free.

Willow Bark Natural anti-inflammatory and pain relief specifically targeting nerves.

Burdock & Dandelion Root will purify they blood 
Horsetail Will heal and build connective tissue but also normalize bowels and will elevate any pain due to bowel backup 
Yarrow Tea Cold or hot is great for strengthening back muscles.

For spasms: Cayenne tincture in a 4 oz. glass of warm filtered water will help calm the spasms and increase and normalize blood flow particularly restricted by pinched nerves or bulging discs. 

Warm Slippery Elm Poultice Wrap on lower back for 1-2 hrs keep the wrap moist always with warm to hot water and placed completely around the effected area on back and front 

Ginger Tea Warm Will help the inflammation  if any this herb is a natural and powerful anti-inflammatory

Turmeric Root Another Great anti-inflammatory herb ( do not use if you have low blood pressure)

Herbs For Back Pain


Below:  Brief Page Pictured herb list with brief description, Instructions to make a basic  herbal poultice.








Chamomile: Is a nervine and it has a calming effect on the nervous system. This can  also help with some minor nerve spasms. also chamomile is naturally caffeine free.







Burdock & Dandelion Root will purify they blood 













Willow Bark Natural anti-inflammatory and pain relief specifically targeting nerves.














Horsetail Will heal and build connective tissue but also normalize bowels and will elevate any pain due to bowel backup 














                                                                                    










Yarrow Tea Cold or hot is great for strengthening back muscles.






















For spasms: Cayenne tincture in a 4 oz. glass of warm filtered water will help calm the spasms and increase and normalize blood flow particularly restricted by pinched nerves or bulging discs. 


















Warm Slippery Elm Poultice Wrap on lower back for 1-2 hrs keep the wrap moist always with warm to hot water and placed completely around the effected area on back and front 














 


Warm to hot Ginger tea  has a powerful anti-inflammatory effects on inflammation(s). also is anti-viral/ bacterial













Turmeric Root Another Great anti-inflammatory herb ( do not use if you have low blood pressure)






















How to make a poultice:Preparing a fresh herb poultice 

If using fresh herbs for your poultice, place 2 ounces of the whole herb - about 1/2 cup - and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Simmer for 2 minutes. Do not drain. 

Arrange a clean piece of gauze, muslin, linen, or white cotton sheeting on a clean, flat surface. The material should be large enough to cover the affected area completely. Pour the herbal solution over the cloth. Cleanse the affected area with hydrogen peroxide, and place the poultice over the area. Wrap a towel around the poultice to prevent the soiling of clothes or sheets. Use a pin or other fastener to secure the poultice in place.