celticnoodle
We have other threads here on the same topic, but because the one I found was very long (24 pages) and many years old--started in 2008!, I thought I'd start a new one here.
Anyone have any great herbal remedies that they'd like to share?
I'll start us off with some that I am planning to start using on a regular basis again:
1. Oregano. A healthy sprinkle of Oregano on your food daily is very beneficial for many things--in particular allergies and respiratory allergies too. Its also a great immune booster as is rosemary and thyme--and these 3 herbs go great together in foods. But, if you wish to just make a tea - you can do that as well or purchase some of the oregano oil (make sure its the kind you can ingest!) and mix with water daily.
2. Bug repellents made with basil, lavender, lemongrass, lemon thyme, mint and/or rosemary are also great. Peppermint is also a great herb (in a pot!) to keep on hand for a refreshing drink and helps with IBS, stomach cramps and bloating. Its also a good headache reliever and helps with nausea. And, is another good allergy and asthma reliever too! But this lovely herb is very invasive. So, best to put it in a pot! Also, bugs do NOT like the aroma--and will avoid the plant too.
there are various recipes for bug spray repellents using naturally home grown herbs or you can purchase the herbal oils--(mints, oregano, tea tree oil, etc.) to make on the site, "Wellness Mama". I love that site. check it out.
Anyone have any great herbal remedies that they'd like to share?
I'll start us off with some that I am planning to start using on a regular basis again:
1. Oregano. A healthy sprinkle of Oregano on your food daily is very beneficial for many things--in particular allergies and respiratory allergies too. Its also a great immune booster as is rosemary and thyme--and these 3 herbs go great together in foods. But, if you wish to just make a tea - you can do that as well or purchase some of the oregano oil (make sure its the kind you can ingest!) and mix with water daily.
2. Bug repellents made with basil, lavender, lemongrass, lemon thyme, mint and/or rosemary are also great. Peppermint is also a great herb (in a pot!) to keep on hand for a refreshing drink and helps with IBS, stomach cramps and bloating. Its also a good headache reliever and helps with nausea. And, is another good allergy and asthma reliever too! But this lovely herb is very invasive. So, best to put it in a pot! Also, bugs do NOT like the aroma--and will avoid the plant too.
there are various recipes for bug spray repellents using naturally home grown herbs or you can purchase the herbal oils--(mints, oregano, tea tree oil, etc.) to make on the site, "Wellness Mama". I love that site. check it out.