Home Remedies
 

                    I found several differnt things on the web that has to do with home health and
                    beauty treatments. I will put up those that I have found, I dont believe any of this
                    is copy righted but I also could be wrong on that count, so if I am please let me
                    know and I will either remove it or give the proper credit!!
 

All Purpose Cleaner~

1/2 ounce rosemary leaves
1 quart water

2 tablespoons borax

1 teaspoon liquid veg. oil-based soap (castile)

Steep rosemary leaves in hot water for about 10 minutes. Strain into a spray bottle. Add borax and soap. Spray on and wipe off. For tough spots let soak for a few minutes.

~Wood Polish~

1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup olive oil

1-2 drops vitamin E oil

Mix. Apply to wood furniture. Rub in. Keep left over cleaner in fridge.

~Mildrew Cleaner~

Either 1 cup vinegar or 1/2 cup lemon juice
pinch of salt

Mix and rub into mildrew stains.

~Drain Cleaner~

1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup vinegar

Dump baking soda down drain. Add vinegar. Watch the bubbles!!

Headache Remedy

Lavender oil - 3 drops
Peppermint oil - 1 drop

Vegetable oil - 1 drop

Blend these oils together and massage around the temples, base of the skull, and along the hairline.


Common Cold

Thyme oil - 2 drops

Tea tree oil - 2 drops

Eucalyptus - 1 drop

Lemon - 3 drops Use these oils in a hot bath. Relax and breathe deeply.
 


Burns
Use lavender oil 1-2 drops directly on the burn.

Dry Cough
Eucalyptus oil - 2 drops

Lemon oil - 2 drops

2 Tablespoons honey

Mix 1 teaspoon of oil and honey mixture with a cup of warm water. Sip slowly.

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Relaxing Room Spray

Geranium oil - 8 drops

Clary-sage oil - 3 drops

Lemon oil - 5 drops

Bergamot oil - 3 drops

Use 4 drops of combined oils. Mix in clean plant spray bottle with 1 cup warm water. Shake before using. Avoid spraying near wood, velvet and silk.


Stimulating Room Spray

Grapefruit oil - 8 drops

Lavender oil - 4 drops

Lime oil - 4 drops

Basil oil - 2 drops

Mix and use as above.


Romantic Room Spray

Palma rosa oil - 8 drops

Ylang-ylang - 1 drop

Clary-sage oil - 2 drops

Nutmeg oil - 2 drops

Lime oil - 4 drops

Mix and use as above.
 

These oil mixtures may also be placed directly on light bulbs (Only one drop per bulb)
As always, be sure you are  NOT allergic to any of the ingredients!!! Always use caution!!
 

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