Plants for our Skin
A few notes about our skin: It is our largest elimination organ and when functioning properly it releases 2 pounds of waste acids a day. It also absorbs from our environment and products we put on them. If our skin is unhealthy and not functioning properly it can be a result of poor elimination, a virus, allergy or infection. This is effected by our diet, clean water in enough quanities, regular exercise, sleep and stress management.
Some foods that are good for your skin, hair and nails are: kelp, celery, parsley, ginger, lemongrass, oats, real root beer with sasaparilla, sheep sorrel and watercress. Everyday herbs that are good are: alfalfa, aloe vera, amalaki, calendula, chamomile, clay, comfrey, elder flowers, ginko, gotu kola, linden, red clover, rose, rosemary, dandelion root, burdock root, nettles (leaves), holy basil, ginger root and horsetail. For addeed benefit you can use Oregon grape root, milk thistle seed and yellow dock root.
Comfrey ~ Symphytum Officianale
The word comfrey means "with strength". This was traditionally used in the army to heal fractures and wounds as it has strong properties to regenerate cells and knit bones back together; they would wrap the comfrey leaf around a broken bone to assist in setting it! It is a nutritive and a good source of B12, calcium, iron, potassium, phospherous and amino acids. It is good for stomach ulcers, irritated mucus membranes, coughs, tendon pain, injuries, fractures, sprains, arthritis, acid reflux, and many more. It is quick acting and good to use externally on wounds- but not if they are too deep. Be sure to clean all open wounds well before applying as it will quickly close up the wounded skin. To be used topically as a lotion or salve, fresh or dry leaves or as a root decotion or leaves infusion. Can add to shampoop and bath soap for dry skin and hair.
Calendula ~ Calendual Officianale
Used to be referred to as "official medicine" and also known as marigold. Traditionally used for eyesight health and support and known to clear the head and promote cheerfulness. It has anti-imflammatory properties, antispasmodic, supports the lymphatic system, astrigent, antiviral, normalize female reproductive cycle, promotes healthy tissues and skin. Indicated for use with chickenpox, eye infections, cuts, bruises, shingles, herpes, gas, ulcers, candida, fungal infection, cervical infection, cold, flu, fever, hepatitis, jaundice, congestions, detoxifying, lingering infections, warts, sores and cracked skin. Can be used as a topical cream, wash and salve, as a bath for inflammed skin, and in a sitz bath for hemmoriods and cervical infections/inflammation.
Lavendar ~ Lavendula Angustifolia
Full of flavanoids, essential oils, tannins and was historically used in WWII as an antiseptic for wounds, and to repel moths and bugs in homes, and was burned during the plague to prevent the spread of sickness and disease. It has a cooling quality, calms energy, settles digestion, calms nerves, anxiety asthma related to stress, cholic, convulsions, cough, depression, dizzy, fear, bad breath, hypertension, insomnia, and has been used in severe viral conditions. Also great as a cleaning agentin your home and laundry. Can be used in food and infused into honey and syrup and as a cooking herb. Can make tea, a sitz bath and topical in lotions, shampoos, cleansers.
Email me for some specific skin and hair recipes using these amazing plants! -
Some foods that are good for your skin, hair and nails are: kelp, celery, parsley, ginger, lemongrass, oats, real root beer with sasaparilla, sheep sorrel and watercress. Everyday herbs that are good are: alfalfa, aloe vera, amalaki, calendula, chamomile, clay, comfrey, elder flowers, ginko, gotu kola, linden, red clover, rose, rosemary, dandelion root, burdock root, nettles (leaves), holy basil, ginger root and horsetail. For addeed benefit you can use Oregon grape root, milk thistle seed and yellow dock root.
Comfrey ~ Symphytum Officianale
The word comfrey means "with strength". This was traditionally used in the army to heal fractures and wounds as it has strong properties to regenerate cells and knit bones back together; they would wrap the comfrey leaf around a broken bone to assist in setting it! It is a nutritive and a good source of B12, calcium, iron, potassium, phospherous and amino acids. It is good for stomach ulcers, irritated mucus membranes, coughs, tendon pain, injuries, fractures, sprains, arthritis, acid reflux, and many more. It is quick acting and good to use externally on wounds- but not if they are too deep. Be sure to clean all open wounds well before applying as it will quickly close up the wounded skin. To be used topically as a lotion or salve, fresh or dry leaves or as a root decotion or leaves infusion. Can add to shampoop and bath soap for dry skin and hair.
Calendula ~ Calendual Officianale
Used to be referred to as "official medicine" and also known as marigold. Traditionally used for eyesight health and support and known to clear the head and promote cheerfulness. It has anti-imflammatory properties, antispasmodic, supports the lymphatic system, astrigent, antiviral, normalize female reproductive cycle, promotes healthy tissues and skin. Indicated for use with chickenpox, eye infections, cuts, bruises, shingles, herpes, gas, ulcers, candida, fungal infection, cervical infection, cold, flu, fever, hepatitis, jaundice, congestions, detoxifying, lingering infections, warts, sores and cracked skin. Can be used as a topical cream, wash and salve, as a bath for inflammed skin, and in a sitz bath for hemmoriods and cervical infections/inflammation.
Lavendar ~ Lavendula Angustifolia
Full of flavanoids, essential oils, tannins and was historically used in WWII as an antiseptic for wounds, and to repel moths and bugs in homes, and was burned during the plague to prevent the spread of sickness and disease. It has a cooling quality, calms energy, settles digestion, calms nerves, anxiety asthma related to stress, cholic, convulsions, cough, depression, dizzy, fear, bad breath, hypertension, insomnia, and has been used in severe viral conditions. Also great as a cleaning agentin your home and laundry. Can be used in food and infused into honey and syrup and as a cooking herb. Can make tea, a sitz bath and topical in lotions, shampoos, cleansers.
Email me for some specific skin and hair recipes using these amazing plants! -