Herbel Healing

Tracee · 01-07-2006, 07:51 PM

I just got me a now herbel book called civil war plants & herbs.there are a few good recipes for herbel healing here is a Mustard plaster

"to Make a Mustard Plaster"
Mix 1 tablespoon dry mustard with boiling water and flour enough to make a paste. Spread over half of a cloth, cover with the other half of the cloth. When removed, wash the skin with a soft sponge, and apply a little oil.

Heres one to stop vomiting
"drink very warm water, or, apply cloths wet with brand, warming with chest. Mustard-plasters are also excellent.

Tracee · 01-08-2006, 12:45 PM

I know most of you don't think this stuff is very interesting! But i still like to share. Its the history buff in me that is just so fasanated in the old ways of life. Even thought we live in the 21 centrery.
just to know that plants that grow around you in your yard, forest and feilds can

heal you and make you feel better.
Thanks for checking out my post i hope to add more when i get the chance.

chickiepoo · 01-08-2006, 11:45 PM

Of course it's interesting, darlin', but what in the "h" am I supposed to do with a mustard plaster on my chest! Add ham?Boy, wouldn't that make Spencer a little hungry!
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Honestly...ok, well...dishonestly...something, what I'm trying to say is...thanks for the post.
And...What is the mustard plaster for???

Who loves ya the most??? Ellie

Countrymama · 01-09-2006, 11:05 AM

Trace I had the same question what is the mustard paste for? Also do you have anything in that book for swelling?

momofbpi · 01-09-2006, 02:42 PM

that is interesting I have a similar books for native

herbs and such its very interesting. i go to an herbalist and she knows her herbs well . theres lots to be said about them.

Tracee · 01-09-2006, 06:34 PM

Sillys you place it on your chest!

Mmmmmm muster plaster Ellie

I'll read up more on it and post it!
I'll look in my other book for swelling countrymama! Love ya both thanks for asking and posting back i feel so loved

chickiepoo · 01-10-2006, 05:51 AM

Tracie!!

Countrymama · 01-10-2006, 11:12 AM

Thanks Trace I appreciate your looking for me!

Tracee · 01-10-2006, 05:46 PM

Ok i have been asked how to make creams out of Herbs so i am going to type in what i have listed in my herbel book hope this

s!

A cream is a mixture of water with fats or oils, which softens and blends with the skin. It can be easily made using emulsifying ointment (available from most pharmacies), which is a mixture of oils and waxes that bleands with water. Homemade creams will last for several months, but the shelf-life is prolonged by storing the mixture in a

place or refrigerator or adding a few drops of benzoin tincture as a preservative. Creams made from organic oils and fats deteriorate more quickly.

standard quantities
150 g emulsfying ointment
70 ml glycerine
80 ml water
30 g dried herb
Equipment
Glass bowl and saucepan or
double saucepan
Wooden spoon or spatula
Wine press
Jelly bag or muslin bag
Bowl
small palette knife
Small, airtight storage jars

1 Melt the fats and water in a bowl over a pan of boiling water or in a bouble saucepan, add the herb and heat gently for three hours.

2 fit a jelly bag around the rim of a wine press. Strain the mixture into a bowl. Stir constantly until

.

3 usa a small palette knife to fill the storage jars. Put some cream around the edge of the jar first, and then fill the middle.

Tracee · 01-10-2006, 05:48 PM

If you have a herbal place near you it is easyer to go and ask them for the creams there very

ful and most of them have the stuff you need to make your own even.

Ointment's are much easher to make!

Countrymama · 01-10-2006, 05:50 PM

Thanks Trace