Some Great Kitchen Witch Remedies

March 16, 2006

RELAXING HONEY BATH

Put 2oz. of honey in a glass with 5 drops of lavender oil. if the

honey is too thick, heat it by placing the glass in warm water. Add

1 or 2 tbsp. of the honey lavender mixture to your bathwater to help

you relax and combat insomnia.

HONEY AS A DRESSING FOR WOUNDS

Applied externally, honey is useful for healing minor cuts and

abrasions by drawing excess water from the tissues and reducing

swelling. In addition, honey contains a germ-killing substance

called inhibine, which helps prevent infections. spread the honey

directly on wound and cover with a sterile bandage.

HELP FOR HAY FEVER

Honey contains grains of pollen that, over time, may have a

desensitizing effect, making it useful for the relief of allergies.

Hay fever sufferers are advised to eat honey that has been harvested

locally.

FOR RELIEF OF ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS AND OTHER RESPATORY AILMENTS Honey is an outstanding household remedy that can be used in

combination with various medicinal herbs. For relief of coughs and

wheezing associated with bronchitis, whooping cough or other minor

respiratory ailments, mix 1 tsp. of finely chopped fresh thyme in a

little honey. take the mixture orally as needed to soothe inflamed

lungs and airways.

ORANGE: The dried peel is added to love charms. The fresh or dried

orange flowers added to the bath makes you attractive. The fruit

itself hinders or banishes lust. Keep some leaves or flowers under

the pillow to insure an early and happy marriage, or include them

into a conjure bag to attract love.

NAUSEA: Chew mint leafs, ok this one works. And if all else fails,

suck on some Altoids…really. Because who's just got mint leaves in

their purse all the time?

NERVES: 1 piece rock candy in a jig of whiskey. Drink. (check your

id, make sure your 21)

NOSEBLEEDS: Pour a gallon of milk on the back of the victim's neck.

Or fold a piece of paper over and Place on the upper lip; a bean

will also work; or soak feet in cold water. ~I don't buy these… nothing stops nosebleeds, although the milk thing sounds fun.

PNEUMONIA: Mash cooked onions and put between two cloths, fasten to

victim's chest.

POISON IVY: Put washed leaves of a sweet fern in boiling water and

apply to affected area.

RHEUMATISM: Boil dried apple peelings, strain, drink hot 4 times

daily. Or: Wear the front foot of a mole in a bag - a rabbit foot

would also work. Or: turn your shoes upside down at night. Or put a

Copper wire around the joint or carry sulfur in your pocket. Or

break the ice and Jump into the river. Or get stung by bees. Or

blind a live toad and hold it over the aching place. Or, sleep with

a dog or cat as the animal will take your pains away.

SINUS: 1 tsp salt and 1 cup warm water - sniff through nasal

passages.

SORE THROAT: 1 cup vinegar, 2 tbs. sugar and a sprinkle of black

pepper. Gargle.

SPRAINS: Soak brown paper in vinegar and wrap around affected joint.

STOMACH ACHE: 2 mint leaves in 8 oz. glass cold water, drink as

needed.

SUNBURN: Cider vinegar to affected areas.

TEETHING: Boil catnip, steep, 1 tsp. at bedtime.

TOOTHACHE: Wad of tobacco on sore tools or two cloves

WARTS: Rub castor oil over wart.

“If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people's opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.”

~ Mother Theresa20th century humanitarian

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