Obviously, getting up at 4:00am a few days in a row has worn me down and I find myself with a cold and extreme desire to nap. Elisha is also not feeling very well, so Mommy must take action. Herbs are a wonderful thing, so here is how I have been using herbs today. Sorry, no pics. I'm not feeling well, remember?
First of all, I made elderberry syrup. Elderberry is very good at fighting viruses, so everyone in the family gets some. Here's my recipe.
3 cups water
1 cup honey or vegetable glycerin
dried elderberries, peppermint and yarrow (I don't measure, just get a good mound in your pan.)
Simmer together for about 45 minutes. Cool and strain out the herbs.
When we are sick, I give a dose about every half hour. You will have to determine a good size for a dose, depending on the person.
Next, I made a garlic broth. I chopped up some garlic cloves, onion, celery, and added sage and cayenne pepper, all of which help relieve cold symptoms. Garlic is particularly good for infection. I simmered this for awhile and then added elbow macaroni so I could get it in me. A little salt made it palatable.
This afternoon I plan to make my homemade version of Vicks rub. Have you ever made your own ointment? It is a wonderful thing to be able to do. Here's a general idea.
2 cups olive oil
1/4 cup grated beeswax
20 drops each of eucalyptus oil, lemon oil, and rosemary oil
Simmer the olive oil and beeswax just until the beeswax melts. Remove from heat and add essential oils. Pour into little containers, such as a tin or baby food jar. Let cool and rub on the chest to help relieve congestion. I find this works very well to help Elisha sleep.
If you haven't started learning about herbs and their usefulness, I would encourage you to do so. YHVH gave us a wonderful gift in the plants. We do well to know how to use them. I learned much from the book Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health
There are also many other books that will get you started on your way.
1 comment:
These are all great recipes! Wonderful Staples! I like to do my elderberries in apricot brandy though. :-)
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