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Herbal housecleaner for the holidays recipe




Yes, we also cook up recipes for many other much needed things such as house cleaning and much more. Here are a few good all natural recipes to clean your house and getting it smelling clean fresh and like a new spring morning even in the middle of winter during a blizzard.
Herbal Anti septic household cleaner



There are herbs that provide anti-septic properties. These Beautiful herbs allow us to clean and semi- sterilize an environment without harmful chemicals and even have a fresh fragrance a few of these herbs we will be using will be for general house cleaning they can be used in bathrooms on counter tops tables  and much more and if placed in a fine mister on apolstry couches and chair to help kill dust mites and even bed bugs.
a few herbs are St johns wort, Rosemary,Thyme, Oregano,Cinnamon and Tea Trea

I use different formulas with essential oils as well but if you do not have the essential oils on hand you can simmer the herbs in distilled water but never bringing them to a boil. allow to simmer for 4 minutes then let cool and you know have your cleaner. I know many people that make thyme tea to clean there entire kitchen. and they are very happy with the results.

You will also save a lot of money, get a better job, and you will love the fresh smell of your work. Its sort of making fun out of cleaning.

Recipe No. #1 
"A Woodsman general house cleaner"
4 oz. distilled water
4 drops of pine  Essential Oil
2 drops of Thyme Essential Oil
2 drops of clove essential oil
6 drops of atlas cedar essential oil (option)
1/2 teaspoon of 80 proof vodka ( as a preservative)
place all ingredients in a fine mist spray bottle the ones used to mist plants I found to work good or an atomizer type sprayer the ones liked used for perfumes these can be purchased at most health food stores.

Recipe No. #2
"Holiday Season Cleaner"
4 oz. distilled water
2 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
2 drops of Thyme Essential Oil
2 drops of tea tree essential oil
3 drops of Cinnamon Essential Oil 
4 drops of clove  essential oil
1/2 teaspoon of 80 proof vodka ( as a preservative)

A Powerful BurnSalve Recipe

Burn Salve recipe

Vital elements of a good burn salve should contain the following essential oils, rose geranium,lavender,tea tree, clove and peppermint in a cold infused oil containing comfrey,echinacea  vitamin E. This recipe can be used on all severity and types of burns.

Taking your infused oil base follow directions of salve making and add the following after you pour the oils and wax into a tin. If you are using the warm infused method. Take the total volume of pressed oil and after it cools to a luke warm temperature add 25 percent more oil(jojoba oil for its vitamin E content) if it resolidified put back on a warm burner for a very short time on low low heat and let if liquify and pour into tins quickly and stir with toothpick . 
While still warm and in 2 oz. tins add:

  • 6 drops lavender essential oil
  • 4 drops of rose geranium essential oil
  • 8 drops of tea tree essential oil
  • 4 drops of clove essential oil
  • 3 drops of peppermint essential oil

Herbal Tonics, Formulas and Recipe Series


Cold ,Flu and daily health Syrup


This syrup can be taken daily as a general health Tonic. It's high level of vitamin C and flavanoids will keep your immune system maintained all year. it also has vitamins B6,B12 and more to help support the central Nervous system.
God Bless,





1. Yield 16 oz. aprox.
First take 2 cups of distilled water and bring it to a hard boil
Add 1/2 cup of dried elderberries
Add 1/3 cup of dried rose hips
Add 1 cinnamon stick
Add 8 cloves
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh ground Ginger root
Add 1/2 teaspoon of thyme
Lower to a low low  simmer and add cover let simmer for 30 minutes or until reduced by one half.

2. Let cool
3. Add 1 cup of raw wildflower honey mix well and bottle in dark bottles.

Dosage: 
ADULTS, When sick take 1 tablespoon per hour. for General Health Tonic take 1 tablespoon daily.

The Power of Herbs for Preppers Series "Sarsaparilla"



















The power of herbs for prepper series “Sarsaparilla”

This herb can be wildcrafted and is located throughout the northeastern region. Although the root is mainly used for its potency,The entire part of the plant can be used and during full maturity possesses a bronze like colored berries. This herb also belongs to the Ginseng family thus providing natural form of energy.
this herb is safe for both adults, children and even infants

The root can be chewed raw after cleaned for nutritional supplementation and energy particularly due ability to keep free of toxins.and it has a nice flavor which can also be used in baking. Tinctures are the best way to get maximum absorption of the vital enzymes. 

A few uses (but not limited for this herb are):

  • Rheumatism
  • Catarah
  • Eczema
  • Gout
  • Any type of poisoning
  • Colds
  • Fever
  • Blood purification
  • Cold Sores
  • Canker sores
  • External Sores
  • Carbuncles
  • Skin Rashes
  • Itching
  • Expel gas
  • Eyewash
  • Ringworm



Tinctures, when cold infused with the correct ratio and percentage alcohol can produce high levels of extracted enzymes that can exceed 12 times the amount of a tea or concoction. However, teas and concoctions are another good means of getting the vital enzymes from the herb into your body so that your body can become if not already acclimated to the dosage(s) of “NATURAL “ enzymes.

This powerful herb has an abundance of healthy and survival uses: It’s powerful detox and purifying properties will remove “ANY’ Poison, Toxin and or Neurotoxin(s). This her is also a powerful blood purifier. This is important the delivery of healthy blood to all the main systems so that necessary nutrients and minerals and oxogen are delivered at the proper time and place and when called for.



Secondly, the herb works wonders on repairing the kidneys and adrenal gland as well as provide maintenance. Now that these two vital gland are healthy and maintain it then goes even further to help with gout, egzma and other skin conditions as well as aiding the liver in healthy functioning.

If you were poisoned by any means this herbs a powerful an excellent antidote and  will cleanse remove and detox the poison(s) completely from your system. its emetic, diuretic, and diaphoretic properties( to list a few) goes to work right away by beginning to cleanse the stomach.

Thirdly, This herbs diaphoretic properties is greatly hailed for fevers when mode as a hot tea. By opening the pores system so toxins and neurotoxins can be expelled. However, to effectively maximize any diaphoretic herb once sweating begins you must wash first with warm cool water then cold water this firsts washes any toxins from the body and second the cold water closes off the pores so that recontamination does not occur.

Fourth, The emetic properties of this herb purges the stomach of ALL poisons while detoxing the stomach safely from any toxins and or neurotoxins. All while purifying the blood for healthy delivery throughout the body (out with the bad in with the Cleaned).

Fifth, Its powerful diuretic proper tic keep the Kidneys clean of toxins and neurotoxins while providing a safe and natural enzyme(s) for energy this to will aid the adrenal gland and put a smile and stress free happiness in any body; Adult, Child, and or infant.

Making a powerful wash and mouth  rinse:

Take 5 tablespoons of Fresh root or 3 tablespoons of dried root
add to 12 ounces of boiling water and let simmer on a very low simmer for 30 minutes or until reduced by one 1/2 let cool and use on effected area(s) needed

Washing External Sores: When Using on external sores grind some of the root into a powder like substance and after you wash effected area sprinkle the powdered herb in food for internal consumption and  on the effected area after washing area(s) with wash.

Making a Tea: 
Take 5 tablespoons of Fresh root or 3 tablespoons of dried root
add to 12 ounces of boiling water and let simmer on a very low simmer for 15 to 20  minutes. and drink daily 10 day on 5 days off.

Dosing: 
Adults: 
Tinctures take 20 drops in a 8 oz. glass of clean warm cool twice daily in water with a schedule of 10 days on 5 days off.
Teas and Concoction: drink once daily 10 days on 5 days off.

Washes: Adults, Children and Infants: Wash effected areas with wash and then sprinkle  powdered herb mixed in food  for internal consumption(1/2teaspoon) and on effected area(s).  for 10 days or until effected area(s) clear.


Children: tinctures, teas and concoctions Refer to our post on Clarks Rule of pediatric dosing.