Rubbing Oil Blend for sore joints

1 cup carrier oil (sweet almond or grapeseed)

4 drops of cajuput

2 drops black pepper

8 drops eucalyptus

10 drops marjoram

Blend all the oils together and add to the carrier oil then shake well and warm gently before massaging on sore joints.

Aromatherapy for split ends

In a pot of neutral cream for hair use, add 5 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil and the massage it into the hair to moisturise it. Allow it to work for about 10 minutes then wash your hair as normal.

Aniseed
This herb aids digestion and is diuretic, and can also be used as an expectorant. The infusion made with the seeds aids digestion, flatulence and colic.

Nursing mothers are advised to take this infusion on an empty stomach to aid the flow of milk for the baby.

The herb is also used in cosmetics as an anti-wrinkle product and in soap making.
For tired eyes, make a decoction with 2 tablespoons of seeds in 250ml of water and boil for 3 minutes. Allow to cool and then saturate two gauze strips and place over the eyelids.

In magick it is used for protection.

Toning and Cleansing Honey Mask

3 Tablespoons of liquid honey

1 drop of Rose essential oil

2 drops Lavender essential oil

1 drop Lemon essential oil

Blend all ingredients well and apply this mixture evenly on face and neck skins. Leave it on for about 7 minutes then rinse with warm water. Pat dry, and then apply the following blend which you must prepare in advance in a 10ml dark glass bottle filled with a vegetable oil:

1 drop of Rose essential oil

3 drops of Geranium essential oil

Crystal Therapy

Various uses of crystals

Baths

To obtain an energizing effect, place the crystals in the bath. afterwards, wash them in running water and energise them in sunlight.

Areas

Choose a few crystals and place them in a container with water, one of the crystals must be quartz. As the water changes colour, change the water and wash the crystals.

Plants

Choose a crystal of your preference and place it near the the root of the plant to be energised.

Aromatherapy

Massage oil recipes

Sensitive skin

6 drops of lavender essential oil

4 drops Roman Chamomile oil

2 drops of Rose oil

Sports massage

4 drops of Lavender oil

3 drops of lemongrass

4 drops Rosemary

2 drops vetiver oil

Aromatherapy for babies

For restless babies

Mix 5 drops of clary sage essential oil with a little liquid soap, then wash the baby with this soap and rinse as usual.

Insect repellant

To 30ml of carrier oil (Sweet almond, grapeseed or jojoba) add 15 drops of citronella essential oil and 10 drops of geranium essential oil. Blend and spread over the body, avoid the eye area.

Watercress

Valuable herb for its digestive medicinal properties. Ideal for diabetes sufferers.
This plant is best in its raw state in order to be effective as a medicinal herb.

The continuous use of watercress has a detox effect and works well with the digestive system as well as the lungs.
Its juice, mixed with honey is a good cough mixture also used for bronchitis and tuberculosis.

Sage
The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of sage are ideal for the relief of throat ache due to inflammations
Add two teaspoons of sage leaves to a cup of boiling water and allow to stand for about ten minutes.

Use as a gargle for your throat infection.

Clay mask for sensitive skin

Ingredients:

White clay for facial mask

2 drops of lavender essential oil

1 drop of palmarosa essential oil

Hydrating and regenerating mask which combines the revitalizing and healing power of white clay with the action of the essential oils to promote the softening and clearing of the skin.

Peppermint Tea

An infusion of fresh Peppermint helps with stomach cramps, inhibits the growth of certain bacteria and can also help relax muscles when inhaled as well as freshening the breath.

Juicing for health

For sluggish kidneys

In a juice extractor, prepare the juice of a fresh pineapple and drink immediately afterwards. Do this once a week to maintain good kidney performance and avoid bladder infections.

For stubborn coughs

In a juice extractor, prepare the juice of a peeled, medium sized raw potato and drink immediately afterwards.

Can't say it tastes delicious (YUK) but it is miraculously effective in clearing your lungs of phlegm. Do this twice a week only as it lowers your blood pressure. It is also effective in breaking up cellulite, but stick to twice a week at most.

Aromatherapy Blend for the blues

1/4 cup honey

3 drops lavender essential oil

3 drops Ylang ylang essential oil

2 drops basil essential oil

2 drops geranium essential oil

1 drop grapefruit essential oil

Mix the essential oils in the honey. Fill the bath tub with warm water and add the aromatic honey mixture. Stir well using your hands. Soak in this bath for 20 minutes.

Essential Oils for massage

Here are a few quick recipes for massage oils

Calming effect

Add to your carrier oil

2 drops bergamot

4 drops geranium

6 drops of lavender

For sensitive skins

6 drops of lavender

4 drops of roman chamomile

2 drops of rose

Sensual

2 drops geranium

4 drops of palmarosa

3 drops of ylang-ylang

3 drops of bergamot

Sports massage

4 drops of lavender

3 drops of lemongrass

4 drops of rosemary

2 drops vetiver

Corn Silk Tea

For bladder infections

Use a handful of fresh or dried cornsilk for a teapot.

Cover with boiling water and place the lid on. Allow to stand for 10 minutes then drink plain for better results. You may drink 3 to 4 cups per day if symptoms persist, but these should ease considerably after the second cup.

Parsley
Parsley is rich in vitamin C and nutrients, it assists the body in absorbing iron
and improves immunity.
Good for anemia sufferers. It also stimulates the kidneys and soothes digestion, relieves indigestion and colic.

Use the seeds in a decoction to ease headaches and abdominal cramps.

Avoid during pregnancy and if you suffer from kidney disease.

Fennel
Fennel was used in the past to combat hunger cravings on fast days.

The leaves or seeds boiled in barley water and drunk are good for nursing mothers to increase milk flow and to make it more wholesome for the baby.


The seeds boiled in water keep away hiccups and fight nausea.