Relaxing Herb Recipes

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All of the following recipes are from website: http://www.fredericksburgherbfarm.com/recipes/recipes.htm

 

Relaxing Massage Oil

1/4 C. sesame oil
2 T. almond oil
1/4 t. ground cinnamon
1/4 t. ground nutmeg
1 fresh rose geranium leaf

Combine ingredients with whisk or fork, then let stand for at least 3 hours. Strain mixture into jar through paper coffee filter, or paper towel to remove ground spices and herb leaf. Use liberally during massage.

After use, store mixture in a glass or plastic container and keep in a cool, dry place.

Herb Garden Holiday Potpourri 1 ounce orris root chips 6 drops lemon essential oil 6 drops lemon essential oil 6 drops lavender essential oil 6 drops orange essential oil 2 1/2 cups dried lemon verbena leaves 1 1/2 cups dried lemon balm 1 cup dried rosemary 1 cup dried lavender 1/2 cup dried thyme 1/2 cup dried sage 1/2 cup dried rose petals 1/2 cup dried yarrow blossoms 1/2 cup dried bay leaves 1/4 cup cinnamon sticks broken 1/2 cup lovage root 6 tablespoons dried orange peel

Make the potpourri, combine orris root and oils in small bowl. Combine all of the other ingredients and stir in the orris root and oil mixture in a large bowl. Cover the bowl. Let stand out of direct sunlight for 5 days, stirring occasionally. Package in decorative bags and tie with a festive ribbon and give as gifts for the holiday season.

 

Herb Vinegar Bath Splash

Mix together 2 ounces fresh or 1 ounce dried, each: Thyme sprigs and leaves Lavender sprigs and flowers Spearmint sprigs and leaves Rosemary sprigs and leaves Sage sprigs and leaves Steep with 4 cups apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar for several weeks, then strain. Mix together until dissolved: 1/4 ounce gum camphor 1/2 ounce gum benzoin 3 T grain alcohol Stir into vinegar, cover and let stand for three days. Strain, bottle, garnish with fresh sprigs if desired, cap tightly and label.

 

Essential Oil Tune-Up ...For Mind & Body
State of Mind/Body	Altered State Desired	Tune-up Oil
Groggy, Stupid	Sharp, Focused	Rosemary
Stuffy Nose & Head	Breathe	Eucalyptus, Thyme, Pine, Camphor, Tea Tree
Woozy Tummy	Anchored	Peppermint, Ginger
Irritable/Stressed	Calm, Confident	Chamomile, Basil, Lavender, Jasmine, Patchouli
Depressed/PMS	Well & Wonderful	Lemon Balm, Clary, Sage, Rose Geranium
Up-Tight/Can't Sleep	Relaxed, Sleepy	Marjoram, Lavender, Chamomile
Hung Over	Better	Peppermint, Lavender, Fennel
Sleep-Deprived	Human	Lemongrass, Rosemary
Brrr!!!	Toasty	Juniper
Sweltering	Really Cool	Peppermint