Natropathic healing

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ABRASION

Aloe is soothing and both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It helps to heal all kinds of wounds including abrasions. Use the pure gel right from the plant for topical application. 

Calendula is anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic. Calendula promotes new skin growth and stops bleeding. You can make an infusion of calendula steep it for 5 minutes then strain it and mix with 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil. Wipe it on the abrasion. 

Using a cotton ball wipe a few drops of lavender oil on the abrasion.

Another really good essential oil is thyme. Wipe a couple of drops on the affected area with a cotton ball.

Tea tree is an antiseptic and an anti fungal. You can swab on a couple of drops to the affected area. 

Bruises

Apply Comfrey tea as a compress on the bruise. This will prevent discoloration of skin and reduce the pain. Make the infusion and wet a small towel with it. Leave it on the affected area. Use as you would a cold compress.

Apply ice pack to the bruise. This will reduce pain and inflammation. Please do not try this remedy on broken skin.

Apply apple cider vinegar and cold water on the bruise in the form of a compress.

Burns

It really depends on what the burn it from

For a burn from lye use white vinegar. If you're declogging your sink or making soap always keep a bottle close by.

For a sunburn use aloe Vera. It has anti-inflammatory properties as well as healing properties.

If you get burned on the stove or some other kitchen burn keep the burned area under cold water. Do this immediately

The faster you get to cold water the faster the pain will stop.

BUG BITES

Drying agents 

Alcohol, 

Witch hazel, or 

Jewelweed vinegar

Plant material

Calendula

Jewelweed

Comfrey

Flax seed

Oatmeal

Mullein

Yarrow  

Soak the herbs for about an hour in water or vinegar. the ratio should be 1 tablespoon  of herb to ½ cup water If you use vinegar you are all set if not add the infused water to the alcohol about 1 teaspoon of infusion to 1 teaspoon of drying agent. Swab on the bug bite and the itch should disappear. Also the mixture is antiseptic and fights infections.

HIVES

Make an infusion of basil by pouring 8 ounces of water on 1 teaspoon of basil. Wait until it cools. Swab this on the hives. Or you may use the aloe Vera plant if you have one.

Itching

A peppermint bath is a great remedy and will wake you up too. Take a tepid bath

Put 25 drops of peppermint essential oil in it and soak for a while.

Mix equal parts of honey and cinnamon and dab it on the area that itches.

Pour 2 cups of oatmeal in bath water and soak for a while.

Pour a cup of white vinegar in your bath water and soak for a while.

Poison Ivy

Oatmeal - Simply boil up the oatmeal in water as you normally would. Let it cool for a few minutes, then apply warm to the affected area, ideally, the mixture should be applied until a thick layer forms. It will harden as it dries. Most sufferers swear by this treatment, which is sometimes combined with a tablespoon or two of baking soda for extra relief from itch and oozing. 

Baking soda - This treatment has also become a classic homemade cure, made by mixing 3 teaspoons of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water until a thick paste forms. Apply to the rash and let dry. Another tried-and-true method for many poison ivy sufferers is full immersion in a soothing baking soda bath. 

Vinegar - Just sprinkle liberally on rash or blisters for instant relief from itch. 

COMMON COLD

LEMON

Lemon is the most important among the many home remedies for common cold. It is beneficial in all types of cold with fever. Vitamin C-rich lemon juice increases body resistance and helps flush toxins. The juice of one lemon should be diluted in a glass of warm water, and a teaspoon of honey should be added to it. Take this once or twice daily.

GARLIC

Garlic has antiseptic properties. Making a Garlic Soup is easy. Boil three or four cloves of chopped garlic in a cup of water. The oil in the Garlic opens respiratory passages and helps flush toxins from the system that is what will bring down a fever. You can have this once a day. Or you can try five drops of garlic oil combined with a teaspoon of onion juice, mixed with 8 ounces of water. This may be taken 3 times a day.

GINGER

Ginger is another excellent remedy for colds and coughs. About 1/8 inch of ginger should be grated and boiled in a cup of water. Strain it and some sugar to taste drink it hot! Drink it twice a day!

COUGH DROPS

1 1/2 cups sugar

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup corn syrup

Herbal tea bag or assorted fresh herbs  

Powdered sugar 

Choose herbs like peppermint leaves, horehound, thyme, slippery elm, fennel, marshmallow, ginger, mullein and spearmint. Place the herb or herbs into some hot water.  Let the herbs steep for about 15 minutes or so. Strain the liquid and mix the infused water with the sugar and corn syrup in a sauce pan. Heat low until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then turn it up and bring this to a boil. It’s like making hard candy.

Use oil or cooking spray to coat a cookie sheets or candy molds. I prefer candy molds they are easy to get. Use a teaspoon to drop small amounts of the mixture onto the cookie sheet or fill small hard candy molds with the syrup mixture. Allow the cough drops to set, harden and cool completely before touching them. Place a few tablespoons of powdered sugar in a plastic bag. Toss the cough drops in the powdered sugar to coat them. I bought some wax papered sheets that will fit the cough drops. Store the cough drops in an airtight container for up to two months. Put a handful of them in plastic wrap or a small reseal able bag to share.

INFUSION REMEDIES FOR YOUR COUGH

The two types of cough are the dry cough, in which no sputum is evident. You should seek medical treatment if this is the case because it might be the sign of something far more serious than a cold. Then there is the wet cough where liquid or mucus is ejected. The mucus contains all the germs and unwanted foreign materials that the body has expelled.

Some herbal infusion remedies have been traditionally used to combat cough. Some of these infusions are: 

Agrimony infusion 

Angelica infusion

Anise infusion 

Astragalus infusion

COUGH SYRUP

Fresh Lemon 

Fresh Garlic 

Honey 

Cut a lemon in half and squeeze out the juice into a bowl along with the pulp. Next, grate 3 cloves of fresh garlic. Mix this with the lemon juice. Both of these will break down the phlegm in the throat and chest. Add an equal amount of honey, which also dissolves phlegm. It is also a natural preservative, and it kills infections. Mix all ingredients together and store in a Mason jar with a lid. Refrigerate the mixture use as needed.

Other variations include: 

Cayenne

Ginger

Horehound

Peppermint 

Wild Cherry 

You can grind up any of these 4 things and add them to the syrup.

CHEST RUB

1 small 4 ounce bottle of jojoba oil 

4 drops each of Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Pine essential oils.

Take your container and place it in a water bath to warm it up a bit. Then add the essential oils. Rub on as needed.

GARGLE SOLUTION

2 Tablespoons brown sugar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon baking soda

1 quart warm water

Mix the ingredients in a mason jar. Gargle as needed. Refrigerate the rest. Warm it up in a water bath when needed.

SALINE SPRAY

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup warm distilled water

Use an ear bulb syringe to spray the solution in your nose.

EAR DROPS FOR EARACHES

1 clove garlic

2 Tablespoon dried mullein flower

1/2 cup olive oil

Combine ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

Leave it in your cupboard for 2 weeks.

Strain it into another container with a tight fitting lid.

Store in the fridge until needed. When you go to use it warm it up a bit. Use an eye dropper to apply. Massage it into the ear canal.

FEVER INFUSION

Any of these infusions are good for breaking a fever. It would depend on your taste.1 teaspoon of the herb steeped in 8 ounces of water. After steeping for 3 minutes strain the tea into a cup you may do this 3 times a day.

Bayberry infusion 

Boneset infusion 

Borage infusion

Calamus infusion 

Catnip infusion

Chamomile infusion 

Chrysanthemum infusion 

Cornflower infusion

Echinacea infusion

Elderberry infusion

Fennel infusion

Feverfew infusion 

Gentian infusion 

Ginger infusion 

Gravel Root infusion

Honeysuckle infusion 

Hyssop infusion 

Lemon Balm infusion 

Lemon Verbena infusion 

Licorice infusion 

Linden infusion 

Meadowsweet infusion

Peppermint infusion 

Sage infusion 

Shatavari infusion 

Sheep Sorrel infusion

Skullcap infusion 

Usnea infusion

Vervain infusion 

Yarrow infusion

FEVER SPRAY

Combine

1 cup witch hazel

1 cup rubbing alcohol 

3 drops Peppermint essential oil 

2 drops lavender essential oil

Pour into a spray bottle. Use as needed

Athelete's Foot

1 cup apple cider vinegar 

4 cups of water

Combine them in a foot bath and soak your feet for 20 to 30 minutes twice day.

Foot Powder

½ cup baking soda

4 drops of tee tree oil

Mix it in a plastic container with a lid. Sprinkle between your toes. 

If your nails get infected with athlete’s foot fungus pour 1 drop of tea tree oil on the infected nail and toe and rub it in. The nail will return to normal.

For immediate relief, soak your feet in a tub of antiseptic mouthwash.

Corn starch is highly effective in soaking up moisture. Sprinkle some corn starch on your feet in your shoes and socks.

INDIGESTION

Ginger ale or ginger infusion

Fennel infusion

Aloe juice 

Gentian infusion

Peppermint infusion

Place 1 teaspoon of dried material in pot of hot water simmer for 15 minutes steep for 10 minutes. Strain into cup. Repeat as necessary.

HEART BURN

8 ounces of spring water

1 teaspoon grated licorice

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon dried chamomile

Place dried material in pot of hot water simmer for 15 minutes steep for 10 minutes.

Strain into cup. Repeat as necessary.

MOTION SICKNESS

8 ounces of water

1 teaspoon chopped fresh peppermint

1 teaspoon dried chamomile

Place dried material in pot of hot water simmer for 15 minutes steep for 10 minutes.

Strain into cup. Repeat as necessary

Anti-diarrhea

8 ounces of water

1 teaspoon chopped fresh peppermint

1 teaspoon dried chamomile

Place dried material in pot of hot water simmer for 15 minutes steep for 10 minutes.

Strain into cup. Repeat as necessary.

Electrolyte Drink

2 quarts of distilled alkaline water 

¾ cup fresh lemon juice-for plant based minerals

¼ teaspoons natural Sea Salt –This for the trace minerals and makes it water easier to be absorbed by your cells.

1/2 cup sugar which provides minerals, plus sugar is also important in aiding absorption.

Mix it all together. You can add different real juices to obtain different flavors.

Laxative

1 teaspoon of castor oil taken before bed will do the trick.

Or

Juice from 1 lime into and 8 ounce glass of warm water at bed time.

Flatulence

A drop of dill oil in a teaspoon of honey taken immediately after a meal should be of great help.

Hemorrhoid Pads-

Put some witch hazel on a cotton ball or cosmetic pad and dab on.

Detox Infusion-

In today's busy life styles we are all bound to indulge ourselves with the

abundance of foods that over taxes the liver and other major organs. Making an infusion of the herbs listed below can help rid the liver and other major organs of toxins that may cause us to feel fatigued, bloated and emotionally strained. There are many herbs you can use to accomplish a detox.

Red clover blossoms

Dried dandelion leaves

Dried cleavers

Dried chaparrel

Dried stinging nettle

Aloe

Barberry

Celery

Fennel

Golden seal

Horseradish

Hyssop

Milk thistle

Yarrow

Mountain grape 

Prickly ash

Lemon juice

Cayenne

Orange rind 

Cinnamon sticks

Detox 1

Take 

1 teaspoon dried dandelion leaves

1 teaspoon stinging nettles

1 teaspoon fennel

1 teaspoon yarrow

Mix these herbs up and take 1 teaspoon of the mix and place it in a teapot.

Boil 8 ounces of spring water.

Pour the boiled water over the herbs and wait until it has cooled sufficiently.

You may drink this daily. You may substitute any of the herbs from the first section listed above.

Detox 2

Aloe juice is now being sold in the stores, but you can make it yourself!

You can take a few leaves of aloe vera and cut them into small pieces. Pour 8 ounces of spring water into a pot along with the pieces of aloe vera.

Let it boil for a 2-3 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes, and allow the aloe vera leaves to steep in the water. Remove the plant pieces and drink only the liquid.

Detox 3

Boil 8 ounces of spring water

Add 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Let it cool and then drink.

Detox 4

Boil 8 ounces of spring water

Take 1 tablespoon of orange rind and 2 cinnamon sticks

Let the cinnamon and orange rind steep for 15 minutes and drink.

Muscle Rub

1/2 cup Grape seed oil or jojoba oil

5 drops Eucalyptus essential oil

Mix the 2 oils and rub the compound into effected area

Muscle Relaxing Bath

2 cups Epsom salts

1 cup baking soda

10 drops lavender essential oil

5 drops rosemary essential oil

5 drops marjoram essential oil

Fill a bathtub with warm water; while bath fills, add Epsom salts and baking soda.

Just before entering the tub, add essential oils and mix into the water with your hand.

Soak for 20 minutes.

Linament

1 oz. powdered myrrh (an excellent astringent) 

1/2 oz. powdered goldenseal (has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties) 

1/4 oz. cayenne pepper (powerful stimulant and astringent) 

1 pint rubbing alcohol 

Mix together and let stand seven days. Shake well every day. You can strain the liniment through damp cheesecloth if you don't like the gritty feel of ground herbs. If you leave the herbs in, it gets even stronger. 

Chapped Lips

Simple Chap Stick

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup beeswax flakes or pellets

4 large-sized vitamin E capsules

Place all ingredients in a heat-safe measuring cup or bowl and place it in a double boiler, or a medium saucepan of water over low heat. 

Allow the hot water to melt ingredients, but prevent it from boiling. When all the solids have melted, remove from heat and stir it until it is well combined. 

Pour it into Chap Stick tubes or lip balm jars and allow it to cool completely, uncovered, before sealing or using.

This makes 4 sticks of Chap Stick. I would suggest getting a larger container and placing it in there.

Lip Saving Salve

Makes 2 oz (8 1/4-oz lip gloss bottles)

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

4 teaspoon soy wax

4 teaspoon shea butter

15 large-sized vitamin E capsules

Melt all the ingredients together in the top of a double boiler but do not let it boil. 

When all the solids have melted, remove from heat and stir until well combined. Pour into small lip 

gloss bottles and allow to cool completely before closing or using.

Cold Sores

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has antiviral properties. Make an infusion of lemon balm. Take about 1 teaspoon of it and mix it with jojoba oil. Use daily for 5-10 days you should see a difference. Used regularly, lemon balm cream may decrease the frequency of recurrences.

Zinc in a cream form or pills taken can clear up a cold sore.

Vitamin e spread on the cold sore will help clear it up. Use daily until it's gone.

Ginger infusion have several cups a day until the cold sore is gone.

Grapeseed extract mixed with aloe will help clear a cold sore. Smear it on daily.

Cold sore mouthwash-mix a cup of warm water with 3-4 drops of tea tree oil or clove oil. Swish it around for ½ a minute or so. Don’t swallow. You can place the remainder in a covered bottle for later use.

Dental Care Remedies

Rosemary Mint Mouthwash

2 1/2 cups of distilled water

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, 

1 teaspoon mint leaves

1 teaspoon anise seeds

Bring the water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon each of fresh rosemary leaves, mint leaves, and anise seeds to the water. Let it steep for 20 minutes.

Let cool and bottle. 

If you make larger quantities you may want to add myrrh as a preservative.

Baking Soda Mouthwash

2 ounces water

¼ teaspoon baking soda

1 drop peppermint oil 

1 drop tee tree oil

Mix ingredients together in reusable container.

Herbal Anti bacterial Mouthwash

1 ounce cloves

3 ounces rosemary

8 ounces water

Place the cloves and rosemary in a tea cup. Pour boiling water on top of the herbs.

Let steep overnight, then strain.

Toothpaste ingredients

The following ingredients have been used for many years for their antibacterial properties. They can even control the bacteria that cannot be removed with brushing, flossing or similar methods. 

Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)-Is a mild abrasive powder that can kill all the Bacteria in the mouth that are responsible for periodontal infections. It will reduce the formation of plaque. It may also act as a whitener, and you can usually find it in your kitchen. 

Sodium chloride (Common table salt)-A concentrated solution of salt can kill all motile microorganisms in the mouth that are responsible for periodontal infections. However, common salt is not as powerful as sodium bicarbonate, but it is an antiseptic. 

Hydrogen Peroxide-Hydrogen peroxide causes a foaming action, which helps to move away the bacteria from the teeth surfaces. It kills the bacteria on contact. 

Vinegar-A 50-50 solution of apple cider vinegar and water can help to dissolve deposits of calculus. However you must brush your teeth immediately following. Apple cider vinegar may harm your tooth enamel.

Toothpaste

5 teaspoons Baking soda [whitener] 

1/4 teaspoon salt [antiseptic, abrasive] 

5 teaspoon Vegetable Glycerin [base] 

10 drops of Peppermint or Spearmint [fresh breath] 

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Adjust the quantity of Glycerin to get toothpaste consistency. Store it in a wide mouth bottle. 

Toothpaste for sensative teeth

½ cup Vegetable Glycerin [base]  

Tincture of myrrh, 35-40 drops [gum inflammation] 

7-8 drops Peppermint or Spearmint oil [fresh breath] 

7-8 drops Clove essential oil, 7-8 drops [mild anesthetic, for toothache] 

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Adjust the quantity of glycerin to get the toothpaste consistency you like. Store it in a wide mouth bottle. 

Hot compress for boils

2 Tablespoons of hot water

2 Drops of tea tree oil

1 cotton ball

Put hot water in a bowl and add the essential oil. Moisten the cotton ball and swap the abscess.

Antibacterial paste

5 drops of tea tree oil

Slippery elm powder or baking soda

Mix the essential oil with the dry ingredients. Cover the abscess with some gauze and let it dry. Leave it covered for with a bandage for 24 hours.

Antibacterial oil

(Can be used on boils and abscesses)

1 Tablespoon jojoba oil

20 drops tea tree essential oil

20 drops of lavender essential oil

10 drops thyme essential oil

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Use the hot compress and hold it on the abscess for 10 minutes. Then every few hours dab the boil with the antibacterial oil. Cover with some gauze.

Ring worm paste

1 teaspoon of powdered ginger 

4 drops of goldenseal tincture 

½ teaspoon of honey 

3 drops of fresh lemon juice to the paste

3 drops tea tree essential oil 

Make a paste of all these ingredients. This is a highly effective anti-fungal paste.

To use it rub it on the effective area and leave it on for 3 hours. Rinse with warm water. Use it 3 times a day.

Wart remover

1 drop of tea tree oil

1 drop of almond oil

1 sterile bandage

Mix the 2 oils and wipe it on the Wart. Cover it with a sterile bandage and repeat this every 24 hours until it is gone.