The Natural Beat » Herbal Recipes

Relaxing Tea

Tess — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:39:19 +0000

* 1 cup Nettles
* 3/4 cup Oatstraw
* 3/4 cup chamomile
* 1/4 cup St. John’s Wort
* 1/4 Scullcap
* 1/4 cup Passion Flower

Mix dried herbs together and store in a glass jar in a cool, dark place. Use 1 tsp – 1 tbls. per cup of tea.

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Calming Catnip And Chamomile Tea

Tess — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:00:09 +0000

* 1/2 cup dried catnip
* 3/4 cup dried chamomile
* 1 cup dried lemon balm
* 1/4 cup dried mint
* 1/4 cup dried lemongrass

Mix the herbs thoroughly, and store in an air tight container. For a cup of tea, use 2 tsp in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes and strain out the herbs.

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Children’s Calming Tea

Tess — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:09:03 +0000

* 1/2 part oatstraw
* 1/2 part comfrey leaf
* 1/2 part catnip
* 1/2 part passion flower
* 1 part licorice
* 1 part slippery elm
* 1 part rose petals
* 2 parts chamomile
* 2 parts spearmint or peppermint

Prepare infusion with 2 cups water, give 1/2 cup every 2-3 hours as needed. Use honey and sweeten to taste.

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Hot Flash Tea

Tess — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:09:55 +0000

* 2 parts sage
* 2 parts motherwort
* 1/4 part dong quai

Steep in 2 cups boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup as needed.

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Calendula Massage Oil

Tess — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:54:38 +0000

* 8 ounces of oil (olive, almond, apricot, or sunflower)
* 1 ounce calendula flowers
* (You can add a few drops of essential oils if you like. Try 5-10 drops each of orange and lavender or chamomile. For the ultimate luxury use rose essential oil)

Place the oil and calendula flowers in a crock pot on about 4 hours to extract the beneficial properties of the calendula into the oil. Check very carefully that your oil is not getting to hot! Allow the oil to cool and then strain it using cheese cloth.

(Calendula is healing and soothing to the skin. It is excellent for massage)

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Henna Hair Conditioning

Tess — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:26:01 +0000

Henna is scientifically known for its ability to make hair thicker. It is a completely natural and highly effective treatment. Neutral colored henna is used in this recipe because it does not color hair. Regular red henna or a natural colored concoction can be used, but it must be remembered that hair color results will vary with the individual.

Ingredients:

* 1/2 cup neutral henna
* boiling water

Blending Procedure:

1. Add enough boiled water to henna to form a slightly thick paste. Allow to sit for approximately 30 minutes.
2. Mask hair with paste and allow the paste to set on the hair for about an hour.
3. Wash off and follow up with a natural shampoo.

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Relieve Bloating

Tess — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:29:10 +0000

Ingredients:

* 1 cup boiled water
* 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

Combine ingredients and drink while still warm. You can sweeten with a little honey.

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Nervous Tension Tea

Tess — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:01:31 +0000

* 1 1/3 oz. St. Johns Wort
* 1 oz. Lemon Balm Leaves
* 1 oz. Valerian

Use 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min., strain, sweeten if necessary. Drink a cup of this tea before going to bed each night for several weeks to calm overwrought nerves, lift depression, and help you fall asleep more easily.

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Migraine Tea

Tess — Fri, 15 May 2009 05:56:38 +0000

* 1 2/3 oz. St. Johns Wort
* 1 oz Valerian
* 1 oz. Linden Flowers
* 1/4 oz. Juniper Berries

Use 1 tsp. of the mixture per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 min, strain and sweeten. This tea helps dilate blood vessels and improve circulation. If your headaches are triggered by weather, drink the tea as the weather is changing