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Pine & Mint Headache Balm

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Pine & Mint Headache Relief Balm: Uses:  To relieve tension headaches My Mom and I get headaches quite often. I usually get 2-3 a week and became tired of taking aspirin, thus beginning my initial journey to herbal remedies.  This Balm is great! My headaches will typically go away within 15-20 minutes after applying to my temples.  However, for me, this does not work for my migraines. First you will need to infuse your carrier oil with Pine & Mint. Make sure your herbs have not been sprayed.   For my Oil I used fresh Pine Needles and Mint Leaves.  If you're not too familiar with infusing oil here is my "How To:" Now to make the Balm, to make a 2 oz container, use 1/4 cup Pine & Mint oil. Start off with 1/2 tablespoon of beeswax, keep adding until you have your desired consistency. I end up using 2 tbsp. This balm is best firmer, it makes it easier to spread onto your temples and does not get everywhere. However, if you wi...
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Dandelion Salve

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Dandelion Salve Uses: Arthritis and Joint Pain *Catsear can also be used, in place of Dandelion My Mema, who is 93, has had arthritis ever since I can remember. She always rubbed some type of salve or lotion on her knees and hands but it never seemed to work. I made her this and she swears by it! Now I'm making it for my Aunts as well as my Mom.  Salves are very easy to make! So here is my recipe for my Dandelion Salve. The first time I made this I only used the flowers. The Oil was not as strong as I anticipated and did not work as well. The second time I used the roots and leaves along with the flowers, it came out stronger and worked better.  Make sure the Dandelions you pick have not been sprayed with weed killer or any other poison. What you need: Utensils:   Dandelion infused oil Large Mason Jar 1 Jar lid Pot Disposable Stir Sticks or Fork Measuring Spoons & Cups Containers for your Salve To Make Dandelion Oil: ...
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Carrier Oils

Carrier Oils Carrier oils are great for infusing oils because they absorb your herbs, flowers, and roots.  These are a few of many great carrier oils: Argan Oil Avocado Oil Coconut Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil Grape-seed Oil Jojoba Oil Safflower Oil Sesame Oil Sunflower Oil Sweet Almond Oil Be Careful, some oils may contain nuts. Do NOT use if allergic.
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