Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 I am still rewading the files, so if this has come up, I haven't seen it. One of the things I am very enthousiatic about is Neem oil. The cold-pressed variety. It is wonderful for excema, fungus, scurvie (?), headlice, etc. One of the best recipes I have is for a neem nailpolish for nail-fungus. And then a whole variety of balms/ointments that I make to treat different skin conditions, based on macerates and eo's and up to 50 % neem oil. Works extremely well. And neem shampoo for head lice. Do any of you also use Neem? Laurie. Laurie BorgmanAstroAromahttp://members.ams.chello.nl/l.borgman - Ruth herbal remedies Monday, January 22, 2001 3:04 AM [herbal remedies] Dedorant using Sage Hi Laurie. Please send me the recipe for your home made deodorant. I'malways on the outlook for things like that.Ruth in Western CanadaWould you like to lose inches while sleeping?Calorad is the answer.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of Naturopathyian_shillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Lauri, could you send me the recipe for your Neem nail polish and other recipes? Thanks,Elaine twobears ----- I am still rewading the files, so if this has come up, I haven't seen it. One of the things I am very enthousiatic about is Neem oil. The cold-pressed variety. It is wonderful for excema, fungus, scurvie (?), headlice, etc. One of the best recipes I have is for a neem nailpolish for nail-fungus. And then a whole variety of balms/ointments that I make to treat different skin conditions, based on macerates and eo's and up to 50 % neem oil. Works extremely well. And neem shampoo for head lice. Do any of you also use Neem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2001 Report Share Posted January 22, 2001 Neem nail-polish: Take a bottle of clear nailpolish. (or a coloured one, as it turns the clear type brownish) and mix with half that amount of Neemoil. You can even take equal parts. Mix thoroughly and return to the bottle. Keep the rest tightly sealed for future use. If it thickens you can add some nailpolish remover or aceton to the mixture. Apply several layers on the effected nail (it has become rather thin because of the oil added and takes a long time to dry between layers). That way the neemoil stays in contact with the nail (and the fungus) all the time. Remove and re-apply once a week. I don't like nailpolish aceton or remover myself , but it is the best way to treat a nail fungus. It is going to take a long time, but eventually you will have healthy nails again. Did I mention that it has a very strong smell? A bit like garlicky peanutbutter with some rotten eggs thrown in, but one gets used to it, even with the smell of nailpolish added :-))) Basic Neembalm: 15 ml Neemoil 15 ml Olive or other oils 2 grs beeswax (more if you like a stiff balm) Heat and stir and once everything is melted: take of the heat. Let cool a bit, stir, add the EO's, stir again and pour in pot. Excema: use chickweed macerate, or calendula or yarrow or things like that. Use your imagination. Some yarrow essential oil, or German chamomile helps as well. Psoriasis: use the Neemoil pure or make a balm just like above. Maybe add some Myrtl EO to it. Fungus on the skin: add Thyme EO and Manuka EO (or both) and you can use Calendula infused oil to soften the effect of the Thyme oil on the skin. Head lice: Cover scalp with neemoil neat and leave for the night. In the morning comb the dead lice and nits out of the hear and wash with neemshampoo. Repeat every week for three weeks. Neemshampoo: add 25 % of neemoil to a shampoobase and wash daily; leftovers can be used up, as it is really wonderful for your scalp, also when you have dandruff. I always add a little bit to my shampoo for healthy hair and scalp. Laurie Laurie BorgmanAstroAromahttp://members.ams.chello.nl/l.borgman - elaine davis herbal remedies Monday, January 22, 2001 5:57 PM Re: [herbal remedies] Neem oil Lauri, could you send me the recipe for your Neem nail polish and other recipes? Thanks,Elaine twobears ----- I am still rewading the files, so if this has come up, I haven't seen it. One of the things I am very enthousiatic about is Neem oil. The cold-pressed variety. It is wonderful for excema, fungus, scurvie (?), headlice, etc. One of the best recipes I have is for a neem nailpolish for nail-fungus. And then a whole variety of balms/ointments that I make to treat different skin conditions, based on macerates and eo's and up to 50 % neem oil. Works extremely well. And neem shampoo for head lice. Do any of you also use Neem? Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of Naturopathyian_shillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 Hi Laurie. I have never heard of Neem Oil. What is it. Ruth in Western Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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