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post #1 of 15
7/27/12 at 5:56pm
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I am a chicken lover and a herbalist. I think us herbalist should share medical herb recipes like salves, tincture, and more. I will start this off with this recipe from one of the wonderful Rosemary Gladstar's books.

 

 

Lemon Balm Bath

Put herb mixture in the bath and it is like "soaking in a big cup of tea"

 

2 parts fresh or dried lemon balm leaf

 

1 part chamomile flower

 

1 part lavender bud

 

1 part rose petal

 

To prepare the bath:

Put all the herbs in a large cloth bag or even a nylon stocking and fasten it to the faucet of the tub. Let hot water run through the herb bag. 

 

To use:

Soak in your herb scented bath for 30 min. Use the bag of herbs as a wash cloth to massage your body with.

 

 

 

So any recipes you would like to share?????

As long as I have my herbs, my dancing, my acting, my dog, my family, and my beloved chickens I will always be happy.

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post #2 of 15
7/28/12 at 7:40am
I made a salve from comfrey and calendula I have growing in my garden that works wonders for small cuts, etc.

I put the comfrey in a blender with as small an amount of olive oil as I could get by with and blended as fine as I could get it. Then I put the comfrey/oil mix in a double boiler for about 4 hours. You really have to keep that bottom part checked as the water could simmer out. Then I strained the comfrey out by pouring it through a fine sieve.

Then I did the same with the calendula petals.

I mixed the two oils together than added a bit of beeswax. If it cooled off and was too thin, I just gently heated it up in a double boiler again and added a bit more. You want to heat it gently. It can be done in a microwave but I think that is too harsh and hot and you might end up with less of the good stuff in there.

Been keeping this in a jar for months now and it hasn't gone bad out on the countertop. When I have a cut or something that doesn't want to heal up quickly, this stuff works great!

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== Easy incubator wiring chart: http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=65925 Installing a thermostat: http://cmfarm.us/WHTincubator.html
Love those Orps!

I don't care why the chicken crossed the road, as long as mine don't!

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post #3 of 15
7/28/12 at 12:28pm
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I'll do that.

As long as I have my herbs, my dancing, my acting, my dog, my family, and my beloved chickens I will always be happy.

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post #4 of 15
7/31/12 at 9:44am

Is there a purpose for the Lemon Balm Bath?

I know lavender will help you relax, what does the Lemon Balm do?

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post #5 of 15
8/6/12 at 4:34am

Caveat .... I only dabble.  However, lemon balm is a very gentle "tranquilizer" and it is supposedly excellent for the nerves.  I believe it also tightens pores and revitalizes the skin. 

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post #6 of 15
8/8/12 at 2:13pm

I am not an herbalist, but I like the thought of using herbs and plants any day over using store bought medicines.

 

I am commenting, just so I can have this thread to check up on.

In the beginning there was nothing. God said, Let there be light! And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better. Ellen DeGeneres   
also//////// Y'all also need to check out my homemade cooler incubator, my homemade fridge-a-bator, and my cabinet incubator on my BYC page.

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/homemade-cabinet-incubator

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In the beginning there was nothing. God said, Let there be light! And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better. Ellen DeGeneres   
also//////// Y'all also need to check out my homemade cooler incubator, my homemade fridge-a-bator, and my cabinet incubator on my BYC page.

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/homemade-cabinet-incubator

http://www.backya...

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post #7 of 15
8/9/12 at 7:42am
Purple Coneflower has a natural antibiotic property so I'll be experimenting with that next. I only have one plant to use currently but I'm saving seed from it.

== Easy incubator wiring chart: http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=65925 Installing a thermostat: http://cmfarm.us/WHTincubator.html
Love those Orps!

I don't care why the chicken crossed the road, as long as mine don't!

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== Easy incubator wiring chart: http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=65925 Installing a thermostat: http://cmfarm.us/WHTincubator.html
Love those Orps!

I don't care why the chicken crossed the road, as long as mine don't!

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post #8 of 15
8/9/12 at 7:58am

Here is the extent of my herbal wisdon - if you get itchy, burny from stinging nettle - there is usually some Jewel Weed growing nearby.  The sap from the jewel weed will take care of the irritation from the nettles.

 

I know nettles have some healing/health use, but right now I can't think of what it is.

 

Anyone have any suggestions on a GOOD, comprehensive book on home remedies with herbs?

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post #9 of 15
8/9/12 at 11:40am
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Originally Posted by wyoDreamer View Post

Here is the extent of my herbal wisdon - if you get itchy, burny from stinging nettle - there is usually some Jewel Weed growing nearby.  The sap from the jewel weed will take care of the irritation from the nettles.

 

I know nettles have some healing/health use, but right now I can't think of what it is.

 

Anyone have any suggestions on a GOOD, comprehensive book on home remedies with herbs?


I use nettles in a tea with cayenne, plantain, thyme and honey for colds and flu

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* ~  Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~ * 
I don't have poultry.. I have mini feathered velociraptors
Turkey Incubation and Hatching Guide     

 

Emu Egg Hatching Info 2013     

My Emu Hatch 2012     Sexing Emu Chicks     

Blowing Out Emu Eggs for Crafting     Our Hoop Coop build     

Hatching Muscovy Eggs     

 

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post #10 of 15
8/9/12 at 7:32pm
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Originally Posted by yinepu View Post


I use nettles in a tea with cayenne, plantain, thyme and honey for colds and flu


yum I going to try that tonight

As long as I have my herbs, my dancing, my acting, my dog, my family, and my beloved chickens I will always be happy.

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