Guest guest Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 EASY HERBAL TIPS St. John's Wort Oil-Steep blossoms and leaves in carrier oil for 2-4 weeks. Can be used 100% or 50% with another healing oil to soothe sunburn and aches Natural Baby Oil--Steep chamomile flowers in olive oil and strain Aloe Vera Oil--Cut fresh aloe leaves, cover with a carrier oil, steep a few days, strain, add essential oils if you like. Air Freshener--Add essential or fragrance oils to water in a spray bottle. Carpet Freshener--Add essential or fragrance oils to baking soda in a shaker bottle (spice) sprinkle on carpet and vacuum. Air & Vacuum Freshener--Drop Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil on cottonballs and put in vacuum cleaner bag to freshen and scent the air. Glue Remover--Use Eucalyptus Essential Oil to remove sticky label glue from bottles. Works better than anything! Feed Plants--Sprinkle Kelp on the soil to add potash and other minerals to houseplants. Scented Beads--Mix 1T Acacia Gum powder (Arabic) (or Tragacanth Gum) with 3T water or oil, add essential oils, roll into beads, pierce, dry. Ribbon Wreath Hanger--Thread wide ribbon through wire frame, hook, or around wreath and tack both ends over top of door frame. Vanilla Sugar--Slit 2 or 3 vanilla beans lengthwise, add to 1 lb. powdered sugar, mix & store covered. Dust cakes or cookies, use on French toast or pancakes. http://www.aworldofplenty.com/05bottle/bottle0.html Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 EASY HERBAL TIPS St. John's Wort Oil-Steep blossoms and leaves in carrier oil for 2-4 weeks. Can be used 100% or 50% with another healing oil to soothe sunburn and aches Natural Baby Oil--Steep chamomile flowers in olive oil and strain Aloe Vera Oil--Cut fresh aloe leaves, cover with a carrier oil, steep a few days, strain, add essential oils if you like. Air Freshener--Add essential or fragrance oils to water in a spray bottle. Carpet Freshener--Add essential or fragrance oils to baking soda in a shaker bottle (spice) sprinkle on carpet and vacuum. Air & Vacuum Freshener--Drop Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil on cottonballs and put in vacuum cleaner bag to freshen and scent the air. Glue Remover--Use Eucalyptus Essential Oil to remove sticky label glue from bottles. Works better than anything! Feed Plants--Sprinkle Kelp on the soil to add potash and other minerals to houseplants. Scented Beads--Mix 1T Acacia Gum powder (Arabic) (or Tragacanth Gum) with 3T water or oil, add essential oils, roll into beads, pierce, dry. Ribbon Wreath Hanger--Thread wide ribbon through wire frame, hook, or around wreath and tack both ends over top of door frame. Vanilla Sugar--Slit 2 or 3 vanilla beans lengthwise, add to 1 lb. powdered sugar, mix & store covered. Dust cakes or cookies, use on French toast or pancakes. http://www.aworldofplenty.com/05bottle/bottle0.html Note: forwarded message attached. Blessings, Starr People too weak to follow their own dreams will always find a way to discourage yours. ~Author Unknown Pay no mind to those who talk behind your back, it simply means that you are two steps ahead. ~ Author Unknown Some people are like slinkies. They're not really good for anything but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Much of the information I post to groups is gathered from other sites unless otherwise noted. Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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