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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 wish to have this

Storing Herbs: Make sure your herbs are completely dry. If not they will grow mold and will need to be disposed of. Herbs in their whole form last longer,  you will get a much fresher and stronger product.  If you are able, store the whole herb and grind them as needed.  T his may not be possible all the time. Some herbs are easier to store whole than others such as: roots seeds  whole flower buds Store your dried herbs in airtight containers , glass is best. You can use plastic but chemicals could leach into your herbs, be cautious.  Use containers like: glass jars metal tins with screw top lids jars with clamp on lips Make sure your herbs stay out of direct sunlight, store them in a cabinet. You can even use dark tinted bottles for further protection.  You want your herbs to stay cool and dry for maximum shelf life. Do not store them next to a hot stove or in a bathroom. If you follow the steps above, your herbs should last for several months. Don't forget