I was initially introduced to aromatic salt scrubs while studying with Cheryl Hoard in the aromatherapy 101 course years ago. I learned that they offer the skin a radiant glow and stimulate circulation of the blood and lymph. They are tolerated by all but the most sensitive skin types. I cannot take credit for the […]
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HOUSEHOLD INSECT CONTROL
Neem Household Surface Spray (2% Neem CO2 Essential Oil) Combine Neem CO2 Essential Oil with water in a spray bottle. Spray bottles with a large output spray top are more convenient to cover larger areas at a time. Essential oils and water do not stay mixed and actually separate dramatically fast. Shake well before spraying. […]
APPLICATIONS OF NEEM TO SKIN & HAIR For People and Pets
Neem Seed CO2 Essential Oil Soap/Shampoo Treatment: Add ½ teaspoon Neem Seed CO2 Essential Oil to every 1 oz of Cheryl’s Herbs Summer Soap/Shampoo or Cheryl’s Herbs Soap/Shampoo Base or any Cheryl’s Herbs Soap/Shampoos. Our Summer Soap/Shampoo makes an excellent choice because these herbs and essential oils are well known for their insect repellent action. […]
Neem Plant Spray
Ingredients: 32 oz warm water 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Neem Seed Oil (cold pressed vegetable oil, not essential oil) 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Cheryl’s Herbs All-Purpose Household Soap (or any mild eco-type, liquid dishwashing soap) Preparation: Mix soap with warm water (don’t stir too vigorously to avoid excess suds) Slowly add Neem Seed Oil and […]
Cold and Flu Recipe: Elder Flower / Peppermint Leaf Recipe
Elder Flower whole Peppermint Leaf cut Make a tea using equal parts of these dried herbs. Dr. Edward E. Shook writes about this recipe in his book “Elementary Treatise in Herbology”. His recipe is to pour 1½ pints of boiling water over the herbs, using one ounce of each herb. “Cover and allow to […]
SUMMER SPANISH RICE
In large pot sauté until only partially cooked: 2 cups Green Onions, chopped 1 cup Celery, chopped 1 cup Parsley Leaves, fresh 1 tsp. Sea Salt 1/4 tsp. Thyme, dried 4 Bay Leaves 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil Add and lightly cook but keep firm: 1 cup Green Pepper, cut to any desired […]
WINTER HERBAL SOUP – FENUGREEK & ASTRAGALUS Sweet Sour Flavor with Barley & Adzuki Beans
8 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat or bone stock 16 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 1½ teaspoons Black Peppercorn whole (or use Long Pepper, a Chinese herb called Bi Ba) 2 Bay Leaves whole 1/2 oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can be broken up with […]
LATE SUMMER HERBAL SOUP – ASIAN FLAVOR
14 cups water or vegetable or meat stock 28 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 1 oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can be broken up with your fingers) 1 oz Codonopsis Root Place all of the above in large pot and simmer covered for 2 hours. Recipe […]
ASTRAGALUS & CODONOPSIS SOUP FOR LATE SUMMER
14 cups water or vegetable or meat stock 28 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped 1 oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can be broken up with your fingers) 1 oz Codonopsis Root Place all of the above in large pot and simmer covered for 2 hours. […]
AUTUMN HERBAL SOUP – ASIAN FLAVOR
16 cups water or vegetable or grain or meat stock 16 – 32 cloves Garlic, peeled, whole 2 inches fresh Ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1 Tablespoon Black Peppercorn whole (or use Long Pepper, a Chinese herb called Bi Ba) ½ oz Astragalus Root (comes either in little pieces or long slices which easily can […]