Many uses for Herbs

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The word herb means any plant fiber whether tree, bush or shoot. The
use of herbs to treat ailments goes back in time probably as far as
human ailments themselves. There are herbals known to date back over
6000 years. Much has changed in that time however, as we have come
to understand more about our bodies and how and why herbs work. Some
herbs have now had scientific studies done on their efficacy and
many are used in prescription medicines.
What you will find here is a brief listing of specific herbs that
can be used relatively safely by even the beginner. You will also
find definitions of some common terms and how to prepare herbs. Keep
in mind that any information given here, unless otherwise noted, is
of a folkloric nature and has not been scientifically proven to do
anything.
Herbal advise is not meant to replace that of a qualified physician.
I would like to add that herbs are drugs, albeit natural ones. Just
because they are natural doesn't mean they can't hurt you. Don't
take more than the recommended dose of any herb and if you are a
beginner, be sure to take all herbs under the supervision of a
qualified herbalist or herbologist. Please remember that too much of
anything can be dangerous. This is meant as a general guide ONLY and
as such cannot be used as a medical reference.

How to Prepare Herbs
To make an infusion, boil one pint of water, take off the boil and
add one ounce herb. Do not use aluminum for this, use glass or
stainless steel. Herbs that are prepared this way include flowers
and delicate parts and strong smelling herbs where the essential
oils need to be retained.
To make a decoction, use one ounce of herb boiled for 20 minutes.
Roots, stems barks and berries are prepared this way because they
are tougher and need more time to extract their biochemical
constituents.Infusion and decoction dosage is one-half cup every
three to four hours.
To make a tincture add two ounces herb to one pint of vodka, rum or
gin. Shake twice daily for two weeks, strain and bottle. Dosage is
10 to 30 drops 2 to 3 times a day. (As with all herbs, start at the
low dosage end of the spectrum, for children, half the dosage.)
To make capsules, grind dried herb and scoop into 00 capsules.
(Pretty easy and portable) Dosage 2 capsules twice daily.

TERMS USED IN HERBOLOGY
Following are some commonly used terms in herbology.
Tincture - A method of extracting herbs using grain alcohol.
Tinctures are easily portable and can be stored for long periods of
time.
Tisane - An older name for an infusion, or tea.
Analgesic - Pain relieving.
Emetics - Herbs that cause vomiting.
Diuretics - Herbs that increase the flow of urine.
Chronic - Ailments or conditions that have been going on over a
period of
time.
Acute - Ailments with a sudden onset.
Emollient - Softening or soothing to the skin.
Demulcent - Soothing substances taken internally.
Anti-
- pyretics - fever reducing
- catarrhals - substances that prevent or decrease the formation of
mucus.
- spasmodics - substances that prevent or relax muscle spasms.
Rubefacients - substances that increase blood flow to a particular
area when rubbed on the skin.

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THE HERBS
Alfalfa - "Father of Herbs," leaves have 8 essential amino acids & 4
times more vitamin C than in orange juice; vitamin K (great for
morning sickness); beta carotene; vitamin E; LOTS of calcium; is the
basis of liquid chlorophyll; as close to hemoglobin as anything
possible; blood cleanser; vitamin B-12 (calms nerves); diuretic;
natural flouride source; used in treatment of cancer, breath and
body odor, liver ailments; source of liquid chlorophyll -
(chlorophyll is also good to flush out radiation from Xrays and
chemotherapy, as well as bad stuff from antibiotics)

Barley Juice Powder - blood builder; attacks free radicals; 30 times
more vitamin B-1 and 11 times more calcium than milk; 7 times more
vitamin C than orange juice; anit- inflammatory for stomach ulcers &
hemorrhoids; cleans and boosts immune system; neutralizes lead and
mercury; reduces HDL cholesterol

Bee Pollen - balanced vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, enzymes, &
amino acids; blood builder; excellent after illness; allergy help
for bronchitis, sinusitis, and colds; balances endocrine system;
good for menstrual and prostate problems; also good for colitis,
constipation & diarrhea; counteracts the mental and physical effects
of aging; start with small doses!!

Bilberry Fruit - great for eyes (fatigue, night blindness, near-
sightedness, strain; slows development of cataracts); improves
circulation; beneficial during pregnancy; mild diuretic; good for
spider veins

Black Cohosh - "miracle herb for women;" calms nervous system;
promotes menstruation; relieves cramps; soothes local pain; safe
sedative; good for headaches; too much, too soon causes emotional
upheaval; relieves or prevents spasms; contains natural estrogen;
prevents hot flashes; contracts uterus; expels mucous; stimulates
liver, kidney, spleen, and lymphatic system - keeps the system
working; equalizes circulation; if too much is taken, can cause a
headache at the base of the skull; DO NOT take during early pregnancy

Black Walnut - husk used as aid for intestinal system for tapeworms
and other parasites; burns excess toxins and fat while balancing
sugar levels; remedy for bad blood diseases - syphilis, etc.; good
cleansing herb

Blessed Thistle - strengthens heart and lungs; improves circulation
to the brain by bringing oxygen to it - helps with memory; aids in
ALL liver disorders; stimulates lactation in nursing mothers;
digestive and general tonic; good for headaches, cramps, and
menopausal problems; use to reduce & control fevers; great female
hormone balancer; also good for cancer

Burdock - use during pregnancy; mineral rich hormone to prevent
jaundice in unborn babies; blood purifier; reduces joint swelling;
good for coughs, colds, sore throats, abscesses, and tonsillitis

Butcher's Broom - anti-inflammatory; strengthens walls of blood
vessels; great for someone going into surgery, as it is used for
post-op problems such as thrombosis, etc.; aids circulation to
brain, arms and legs; good for the bed-ridden or the elderly;
diuretic; lowers bad cholesterol; great for pregnant women and
people who stand for long periods of time, as it eliminates swelling

Capsicum (Cayenne Pepper) - catalyst in almost every herbal
combination - used to strengthen the remedies; good for stomach
ulcers; increases flow of digestive juices; helps in weight loss;
red color comes from high Vitamin A content, which is great for
eyes, growth, and healthy immunity; good for circulation - prevents
strokes and heart attacks; aids with hemorrhaging; cleans internal &
external wounds; heals cell structure; use as a poultice for
inflammation; increases heart action without raising blood pressure;
aids in digestion when taken with meals; useful for colds or flu;
restores and cleans stomach tissue; improves HDL cholesterol; lowers
serum cholesterol and diglycerides

Cascara Sagrada - "the real mover;" improves secretions of stomach,
liver and pancreas; rids body of gallstones; good for hemorrhoids;
DO NOT take excessively during pregnancy; take before or during a
meal

Catnip - relieves pain and spasms; calms nerves; used by Indians as
a sedative and for colic; good for colds and flu in children as it
produces sweat during sleep without raising fever; reduces fatigue
from muscle exhaustion; pain killer for infants and toddlers

Chamomile - may cause allergic reactions in people allergic to mums
or ragweed!!; helps one to relax and have quality sleep; good for
digestive problems; Cherokee used it for colic and bowel complaints;
helps menstrual cramps & upset stomach; induces sleep. The flower
heads are used to make a mild tea for restlessness and insomnia.
Diluted to one part tea to 2 parts water, it can be given to infants
for colic.

Charcoal - filters the system; good for gas or anything upsetting in
the stomach

Chickweed - heals stomach ulcers, bowels, lungs, and almost any
internal or external inflammation; removes plaque from blood
vessels; strengthens stomach tissue; breaks down cellulite; good for
weight loss

Comfrey Salve - Comfrey can be used in other ways, but the safest to
use over time is as a salve for external use only. There are some
good comfrey and comfrey/goldenseal salves that can be purchased at
health food stores. Comfrey speeds healing through rapid skin
growth, so it should not be used on puncture wounds only minor skin
abrasions. Also do not use salves or any non-water soluble
preparation on body piercings.

Cornsilk - good for kidney, prostate and bladder problems; assists
in breaking down uric and phosphotic acid build-up; excellent for
aged and young with bed-wetting problems; diuretic; makes one
urinate a LOT; cleans kidneys

Damiana - best known as a sexual rejuvenator; increases sperm count;
Mayans used it for lung ailments, dizziness and as a general body
cleanser; helps with hot flashes; strengthens the female system;
great for infertility and impotence; used as a child's laxative;
relieves colds and flu; good tonic for central nervous system

Dandelion - use to detoxify the system; has potassium so it is a
natural diuretic without depleting body's potassium; increases bile
flow and alleviates first stages or cirrhoses; gentle laxative;
invigorating and purifying

Dong Quai - used since 588 BC for female problems; strengthens
circulation; antibiotic for several "bugs;" encourages proper
balance of female hormones; cleanses and purifies the blood;
relieves tinnitis, blurred vision, and palpitations; enhances use of
vitamin E; calms nerves; use as a post-partum tonic to build blood
and regulate menses; bowel lubricant

Echinacea - There are two types of echinacea available, augustifolia
and purpurea. Augustifolia is recommended if you can get it.

Echinacea is the herb of choice for inflammatory conditions. It can
be taken internally or externally as a wash. Because it is so mild,
it should be taken in small frequent doses. NOTE: Echinacea should
not be taken for more than 6 weeks in a row. It can destroy
intestinal flora (because it is anti-bacterial). Acidopholus should
be taken in conjunction with echinacea because of this.

Eyebright - best for diseases of the eye and mucous membranes; good
for light sensitivity, eye strain, minor irritation, and weak eyesight; stimulates liver; cleans blood

Fennel - improves digestion and relieves hiccups; breaks up uric
acid associated with gout, which it eliminates; clears mucous from
liver and lungs; antidote for poison mushrooms; has vitamin A and is
good for improving night vision and preventing snow-blindness;
expels gas; tea used as gargle; expels worms; use as eyewash for
minor irritations and infections; poultice for inflammation;
enriches mother's milk; excellent for children's digestion; good for
lumbago; tea rids intestines of mucous related to sinusitis; curbs
appetite and eliminates hunger pangs; tissue cleanser; great to use
after radiation therapy and chemotherapy

Fenugreek - used to treat diabetes in the Middle East; lowers blood
sugar levels; softens and dispels accumulated mucous and is good for
people who ingest a lot of dairy products; soothes mucous membranes;
good for lung infections; used to prevent pregnancy; has lecithin to
dissolve fatty substances; gargle for sore throat; stimulates milk
in nursing mothers; good for bronchitis and pneumonia

Feverfew - reduces fever, as well as number and severity of
headaches, and the nausea of migraines; good for pain relief,
chills, colds, and arthritis; helps body heal & strengthen itself;
alcohol destroys it's effects

Gingko - The 24% concentrated extract has been proven the most
effective. Gingko is used for increased blood flow to the brain and
as such is useful for the treatment of memory problems, including
Alzheimer's.

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Herbs can be grown indoors on suitable window-sills. When growing
indoor herbs be sure there is plenty of light. If you are using a
south facing window, be sure that the herbs get a little shaded
during the middle of the day in the summer when the sun is shining.
On other window-sills be sure you turn the pots for even lighting
during the day.

Below are a list of herbs for beginners, the containers that are
best to use and a very brief tip on how to care for them. There are,
of course, many other herbs that can be grown indoors but this will
get you started.

Basil; Grow in Provence pots) Requires the sunniest position and
tolerates dry air. Prevent if from flowering to get long life from
this herb.

Bay; Large pots or tubs; Prefers filtered sun and rich soil in a
cool place

Chervil; Grow in Troughs; Enjoys some sun but not the hot midday
sun. Be sure it has moist cool soil.

Chives; Pots; Keep well fed and watered. You can pot this up from
divisions from your garden.

Lavender;(Large pots or tubs. Buy the dwarf varieties for indoors.
Enjoys direct sun.

Lemon Verbena; Tubs; Likes filtered sun with rich soil in a cool
spot.

Marjoram; Pots; Choose sweet marjoram if you are planning on keeping
this herb in a warm room.

Mint; Pots; Enjoys some sun but not the hot midday sun. Pot in
moist, cool soil

Parsley; Pots; Choose the compact variety. It does well in a room
temperature about 60 degrees.

Tarragon; Pots; Takes full sun but will tolerate light shade

Thyme; Troughs or pots; Keep in full light and water sparingly

Rosemary; Large pots; Likes a bright situation so reflected light
can be used. Be sure however, that the room is cool, about 60
degrees.

Sage; Troughs, Large pots; Select a variegated kind for indoor
color. Sage likes direct sun!

Now that you have chosen which herbs you are going to grow indoors,
here are some tips! The important think is knowing the temperature,
watering feeding and lighting to give proper caring.

Temperature;
Most herbs prefer a warm temperature about 60-70 degrees. Herbs will
tolerate the temperature range of 45-75 degrees, but they will not
thrive for long.

Watering;
Make sure all your containers can adequately drain. Be sure not to
over-water indoor herbs. Water in the mornings, so that the excess
moisture evaporates during the day. Air is very important for potted
herbs and over-watering can cause root-rot fungus to thrive. If
necessary place a small fan beside your indoor herbs.

Feeding;
Herbs need feeding with a weak fertilizer every two weeks in the
spring and summer, but in the winter you can reduce to a monthly
feeding! Use half the recommended dosage of fertilizer at all
times .

Lighting;
There are special grow lights, however, I use the regular 'shop'
fluorescent lights. These will improve the growth of your indoor
potted herbs if you don't have good window placement and lighting.
Be sure the lights are about six to nine inches above smaller herb
and twelve to sixteen inches above the larger herbs.

About the author:
Karen is an avid gardener and crafter. She and her
husband have a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, plus 'Fairy
Gardens' where the children can learn about different
herbs and hear Karen read a story about the Garden
Fairies and Flowers.


By Karen Hegre

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When cooking with natural ingredients such as flowers or herbs not
readily available in grocery stores or markets, it is important to know
which are okay to eat and which are toxic.
Of the flowers and herbs listed below, it is important to know that not
all parts of the plant can be eaten. Some parts, including leaves or
roots, can be mildly toxic. Eating the toxic parts can cause discomfort,
sickness, or worse.
EDIBLE HERBS AND FLOWERS
- A -
Acacia
Agastache, especially long-tubed pink to yellow ones
Almond blossoms
Alyssum
Apple blossoms
- B -
Bachelor button - AKA Cornflower (Centaurea cyanis) - petals
Banana
Beans (phaseolus) - Lab Lab Bean flower is nicer than the bean!
Begonia (Tuberous begonia)
Betony
Borage - Has a mild cucumber flavour; often used in alcoholic drinks
Broom
Burdock
- C -
Carnation
Chamomile - usually made into calming tea - make to taste, start by
using only 3-4 fresh flowers per cup
Chrysanthemum
Citrus - Lemon, lime or orange blossoms
Clover
Coriander
Costmary
Cowslips
- D -
Daisy petals (Bellis perrenis)
Dianthus - Clove Pinks once used to flavor wine
- E -
Elderberry (sambucus)
English primroses
- F -
Feijoa
- G -
Geraniums
Gladiolus
- H -
Hawthorne
Herbs, asst. - inlcudes bergamot, fennel, oregano, mints, anise, hyssop,
chive (flowers in second year), basil etc.
Hibiscus flowers
Hollyhock (Alcea) also Marshmallow
Honeysuckle (lonicera)
Hyacinth
- J -
Jasmine (sambac and officinalis) are the best varieties. Do not use any
with white sap
Johnny jump-up
- L -
Lavender - each variety will give a different flavour (Parfait Amour is
a lavender-flavoured liqueur)
Lilac (syringia)
Lotus
- M -
Marigolds - some varieties are better than others, especially pot
marigold and tagetes, including "Mexican Tarragon" with its very nice
aniseed tarragon flavor.
- N -
Nasturtium
- O -
Orange blossoms
Osmanthus fragrans "Sweet Olive" (used in tea in China)
- P -
Pansy
- S -
Sage (salvia officinalis) also Clary Sage, Sage Pineapple and Fruity
Sage
Snapdragon
Society Garlic (Tulbaghia)
Squash blossoms
Squash or Zuccinni blossoms - often served stuffed
St. John's Wort
Sunflower - buds
Sweet Williams (Dianthus barbatus)
Sweet Woodruff - Usually used in drinks - dried it has a wonderful
vanilla fragrance
- T -
Tansy - often used in Elizabethan times, but either my cooking is bad or
they were desperate
Tulips
- V -
Violets

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Never eat or ingest ANY of the following herbs:
Aconite
Hemlock
Poinsettia
Bittersweet
Hellebore I
Ivy, oak, sumac
Black nightshade
Henbane
Poke root
Blue flag
Holly seeds
Rosebay
Burning bush
Honysuckle
Spurge
Calabar bean
Horse balm
Swallow wort
Calico bush
Thorn apple
Camphor
Impatiens
Pallida
Tobacco eaten
Christmas rose
Indian arrowroot
Wahoo
Cowbane
Inkberry
Wake robin
Daffodils
Jerusalem cherry
Deadly nightshade
Jimsonweed
White hemlock
Dogs mercury
Laburnum seeds
White bryony
Elkweed
Laulel seeds
Winter rose
Ergot
Mandrake
Flag lily
Mayapple
Yellow jasmine
Fox glove
Monkshood
Yews and berries
Gelsemium
Mistletoe seeds

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by: Lisa Leger

**The Essiac Formula**
Most well known herbal tea for cancer, recipe from the Ojibwa Indians via a
Canadian nurse an
alterative for degenerative conditions

Note: Don't obsess over the formula or brewing technique. Don't rely
completely on this or any
other remedy; the use of Essiac should be one part of a combined effort to
detoxify the body and
restore healthy cellular elimination.

Dr. Kaur recommends that people with breast cancer take Essiac throughout
the year and alternate
back and forth between the Hoxsey Formula and a Lymphatic Formula. For
prevention, she suggests
using one of the three formulas each year for 2-3 months as a cleanse.

Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) marked influence on degenerative tissues,
traditionally used for
fevers, scurvy, and inflammation, the leaf tea is a folk remedy for cancer
(no modern studies have
been done), the fresh roasted leaves were used to poultice tumors and cysts
because of its high
oxalic acid content, it should be avoided in kidney disease and arthritis

Burdock root (Arctium lappa) depurative (blood cleanser) and bitter
(stimulates bile flow)
promotes detoxification of kidney, liver, and bladder, stimulates digestion
and promotes bile flow
dissolves deposits, removes lymphatic congestion, helps break down tumors,
clears toxins, reduces
infection, inflammation, relieves swelling

Slippery elm bark (Ulmus rubra) soothing demulcent, emollient, nutritive,
and antitussive (cough
supressant), used to treat inflamed mucous membranes like ulcers, or colitis
traditionally used as
a poultice to treat hard tumors and swellings

Turkey rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum) laxative and purgative, helpful in
treating constipation,
promotes intestinal cleansing, used in China to treat high fevers avoid if
suffering from
arthritis, kidney disease of urinary problems and during pregnancy

**Liver Tonics**
Any herbal manufacturer will have a liver tonic formula including such herbs
as: Dandelion,
Burdock, Nettles, Red clover, Barberry, Burdock, Artichoke, Sarsaparilla,
Yellow dock, Milk
thistle. Generally the herbs are bitters, alteratives, and choleretics. They
work by cleansing the
blood and liver to aid detoxification. It is a perfect spring tonic for
everyone.

**Lymphatic Cleansers**
Marigold flower (calendula oficinalis) supports liver, heart, uterus, skin,
veins, lymphatic
system and blood, clears toxins, reduces infection and inflammation,
relieves swelling, removes
lymph congestion, reducing tumors, cysts and cancer of the reproductive
organs, breasts and
intestines, stimulates digestion and reduces liver congestion

Goldenseal root (Hydrastis canadensis), stimulates immunity, helpful in
bacterial, fungal,
amoebic, and parasitic infections, reduces tumors of reproductive organs,
breasts, and stomach
should not be used for more than three weeks at a time

Cleavers (Galium aparine), promotes detoxification, dissolves deposits,
removes lymph congestion ,
reduces tumors and liver congestion, dissolves clots, specific action on
tumors of the skin,
lymph, and breasts never boil the herb, use freeze-dried or tincture form.

Echinacea root (Echinacea augustifolia) reduces infection and inflammation,
stimulates immunity,
promotes detoxification, removes lymph congestion, reduces tumors, increases
interferon, promotes
tissue repair

**The Hoxsey Formula**
A blood and liver alterative (cleanser), activates the cleansing functions
of the liver
antiseptic, anti-tumor, and antioxidant activity, helps to alter catabolic
tissues and replace
diseased tissue with healthy tissue, enhances metabolic functions and
promote drainage and
elimination, used to break down and remove metabolic wastes from the body
used for lymphatic
congestion, tumors, cancer, glandular blockages

Red clover blossoms (Trifolium pratense) blood cleanser used to treat skin
conditions

Buckthorn bark (Rhamnus cathartica) stimulant and cathartic, used as a
laxative and bitter tonic
for digestive problems

Barberry root bark (Berberis vulgaris) corrects liver function, promotes
bile flow, treats gall
bladder inflammation and stones, used to reduce enlarged spleen from
congested liver and cleanses
eliminative system

Burdock root (Artium lappa) stimulates bile flow and aids liver function

Stillingia root (Stillingia sylvatica) alterative (cleanser), acts on
lymphatic and secretory
systems

Poke root (Phytolacca Americana) cleanses the lymphatic glands, used to
treat mastitis Caution:
large doses are emetic and purgative (causes vomiting)

Cascara sagrada bark (Rhamnus purshiana) laxative, treats constipation,
promotes peristalsis,
tones digestive muscles

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) anti-hepatotoxic, treats hepatitis and
cirrhosis, expectorant
and anitinflammatory, used in cough and bronchitis

Prickly ash bark (Xanthoxylum clava-herculis) stimulates the circulation,
lymphatic system, and
mucous membranes, treats ulcers and skin diseases

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You can easily make herbal teas, tinctures, liqueurs and syrups that are
healthy and inexpensive. They can be brewed individually or blended to
create a range of aromas and flavors. You can drink herbal teas hot or
iced, or combine them with juice or other beverages.

Make herbal tea by the cup or in larger quantities. A pot made in the
morning, for example, can be left on the stove for easy reheating,
drinking at room temperature, or drinking iced later in the day.

The recommended proportion of herbs to water is 1 teaspoon of dried herb
or 2 tablespoons of fresh herb to 1 cup of water. If you're making a
larger quantity of tea, the recommended proportion of herbs is 2-3
tablespoons of herbs per quart of water. The amount of herb can be
varied according to taste, so don't be afraid to try different
proportions.

The methods for making tea -- infusion and decoction -- differ according
to the part of the plant being used.

Infusions

Used to prepare the more fragile parts of the plant -- leaves, fruits,
seeds, and flowers.

Methods

1. Put the herbs in a pot and pour boiling water over them. Quickly
cover the pot with a tight fitting lid. Allow it to steep for 10 to 20
minutes.

2. To create a stronger medicinal infusion, place the herbs in a pan
with cold water and cover with a tight fitting lid. Bring the water to
the boiling point slowly over very low heat. Take the brew off the heat
just before it begins to b oil. Strain with a cheesecloth or run through
a coffee filter.

Decoctions

Used for brewing roots, barks, nuts and non-aromatic seeds.

Methods

1. Bring water to a boil, add herbs, and simmer over low heat for 15 to
20 minutes. To prevent the escape of steam and important nutrients, keep
a tight fitting lid on at all times. Remove from heat, strain and drink.

2. Put the herbs in a pan of cold water. Cover the pan and slowly bring
the water to a boil over low heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove
from the heat, strain and drink.

Herbal Brews

Herbal Tinctures - Folk Method

Fill clean jar one-half way with herbs, cover completely with vodka or
brandy plus an inch more. (Check the next day, you may need to add more
liquid). Steep in warm place for two to four weeks. Shake daily, strain
through cheesecloth.
Bottle in dark container, label.

Herbal Liqueurs

2 cups vodka 3/4 cup dried herbs (1 1/2 cups fresh) Steep two to four
weeks in a warm place, strain. Pour one cup water over the strained
leaves, add one cup honey or other sweetener. Additional flavors may be
added. Bottle and let sit 1+ months. SIP!

Herbal Syrups

2 cups strong herbal tea (one cup herbs steeped in one quart water) 1/2
cup honey 1/4 cup brandy 2 tablespoon glycerin While tea is still warm,
add honey. Cool. Add brandy to preserve. Keep in refrigerator.

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COSTMARY- lay fresh leaves between layers of linen & bed

sheets for a sweet balsam scent

FEVERFEW- place flowers & leaves in cabinets & drawers to

repel insects.

HYSSOP- lay fresh sprigs between sheets & clothes for a very fresh scent
& antiseptic effect.

LAVENDER-hang flowering spriges upside down in closets & lay sprigs in
drawers to deter moths.

MUGWORT- tie sprigs & hang in closets to deter moths. Place among
woolens for storage.

ROSEMARY- place flowering stalks among clothes & between pages of books
to deter moths and silverfish.

SOUTHERWOOD- hang sprays in closets to deter moths.

SWEET WOODRUFF- lay fresh leaves in drawers & between clothes to impart
a fresh hay-like scent.

TANSY- hang flowering sprigs in doorways to deter flies.

THYME- place fresh sprigs among winter clothes to freshen and in drawers
to overcome musty odors.