Herbal Remedies - Homemade deodorant

January 29, 2004

Just came across this... thought maybe someone would try the first one.....

Suzi

BODY DEODORANT TIPSAdd a few cups of tomato juice to the bathwater, soak for at least 15 minutes. Add an infusion of parsley to the bath water as a deodorizer.Witch hazel is a very effective deodorant. Simply apply to underarms with cotton balls or gauze.Use 4 tablespoon baking soda in the bathwater. After bathing and drying, apply baking soda under the arm.Apply cornstarch under the arms.Apply vinegar under the arms.Use pine soap to bath.Eat fresh parsley daily ------------------------- NO-SWEAT TEAThe following herbs, when brewed as a tea reduce perspiration within 2 hours of use with its effects and lasts for a couple of days.4 cups boiling water1 teaspoon dried hops1 teaspoon stinging nettle1 teaspoon fresh cut rose petals1 teaspoon fresh or dried strawberry leaves1 teaspoon fresh walnut leaves3 tablespoons of dried sage

leavesCombine all ingredients, cover and steep for an hour. Strain and sweeten with honey if desired.------------------------- STICK DEODORANT4 ounces cornstarch2 ounces baking soda1 ounces liquid chlorophyll2 ounces vodka2 ounces distilled water8 ounces beeswax10-15 drops of honeysuckle, rose, coriander or essential oil of your choice for fragrance.Mix all ingredients except wax and chlorophyll in a bowl, stir thoroughly. Melt wax in top of a double boiler over very low heat, remove from heat. Add the other ingredients and blend well. If the wax thickens too much to be workable, heat again. As the mixture begins to cool, but before it hardens, add the liquid chlorophyll and essential oils. Pour into molds. Let harden. Remove from molds. Store in a tightly closed container.

Liquid Chorophyll

Ingredients:

· Fresh Alfalfa

· Vodka

Directions

Stuff a canning jar with fresh alfalfa. Fill qith vodka, put the lid on tightly & leave in a darl, cool area for a week. Strain the liquid & discard the alfalfa. The remaining liquid is liquid chlorophyll, which is used in powders for it's odor absorbing abilities! )

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January 29, 2004

tomato juice is what is used to wash what ever gets caught in a

skunk spray! they say it really works.. clothes, body, dog..

everything! never even dawned on me it would be ok for regular

bathing! lol!!

love.. granny lee

herbal remedies , Suzanne <suziesgoats>

wrote:

> Just came across this... thought maybe someone would try the first

one.....

> Suzi

> BODY DEODORANT TIPS

>

> Add a few cups of tomato juice to the bathwater, soak for at least

15 minutes.

>

January 29, 2004

Well Lee, when you try it... let me know who around you gets hungry...lol....

Suzitvksi <leo wrote:

tomato juice is what is used to wash what ever gets caught in a skunk spray! they say it really works.. clothes, body, dog.. everything! never even dawned on me it would be ok for regular bathing! lol!!love.. granny lee

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January 29, 2004

One important factor having to do with deodorants, is that the reason we "stink" is largely because of bacteria.

The more unhealthy we are, the more bacteria can exist on our skin and especially in the moist areas such as the arm pits.

Alcohol kills bacteria, and so is important in any natural formula. You can take 40 Proof Vodka, and put it on your armpits (yes it'll sting ;o), and the stink will disappear.

Of course the healthier you are, the harder it is for bacteria to live on you, and the less you aromatize the area around you ;o)

You could whup a batch of Mint Tincture and that would work wonders. The more you cut it with distilled water, the less it'll burn, but the less effective it would be. You could add a little Tea Tree Oil to this, and you'd have a doozey of a formula.

I use one of the Terressential Formulae once in a Blue moon, and the rest of the time use nothing as I don't really have to. Most of the time I use it is when I'm in a hot tight situation or a meeting, and it works great. They make great recipes and they are all certified organic.

Love,

Doc

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

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Kelli Bever

herbal remedies

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:54 AM

RE: Herbal Remedies - Re: Homemade deodorant

Thank you very much Don! I've tried the other "natural" deodorants but find they feel "sticky" and I don't like that feeling. The mineral salt deodorant works great for me! I appreciate the research!!

:)Kelli

Don Quai [mysticalherbalist] Monday, January 26, 2004 11:32 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Re: Homemade deodorant

Hi Kelli,

Here is some info on Potassium alum as opposed to aluminum chlorhydrate (used in mainstream deoderants):