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Read moreEver heard of the term 'holistic remedy' and scratched your head? A holistic remedy is the most natural and straight-forward approach that doesn't involve man-made medicines. Holistic remedies, such as Chamomile tea, for example, calms the nervous system to assist those suffering from insomnia. Honey, as another example, can treat cuts and dry skin, due to its natural moisturizing ability. These types of medicines are essential for anything, from beating the flu, to curing a bruise. Why do people choose holistic remedies? We live in a world consumed by medicines that are meant to heal one condition and develop another. Typically, store-bought medicines offer a small percentage of the organic root, followed with certain man-made chemicals to “help the body break the root down”. Some of the coating found on pills can be harmful to the human body, such as causing hormonal or reproductive problems in humans. Instead of taking a pill to help sneezing fits, try taking extra
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Herbs have a lot of uses! Herb infusions are getting a lot of attention these days. You can add herbs to honey or to vinegar but your options are not limited to those because you can also make a homemade cream using your favorite herbs. Herbal creams are the perfect gift ideas although the process of creating these cream can be a bit tricky and perfecting the formula will take a bit of time and patience.
Why Making Herbal Creams Is Challenging
Out of all herb related products that you can produce on your own, creams are deemed to be one of the hardest because you are mixing water and oil. Due to the possible difficulties that you’ll encounter, you should start with a tiny amount until you perfect the technique.On Herbs and Oils and Other Cream Ingredients
The primary ingredient for the herbal cream is oil and water. When you are considering the oil that you would -
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Herbal infusions may seem to be old fashioned and too medicinal but there are a lot of liquids that can have a better taste with the help of some herbs. Drinking tea may seem to be one of the most popular ways to include herbs in one’s drink but if tea is not your thing, herbal liquor infusions are great alternatives. You do not have to freak out at the thought of adding herbal flavors to your spirits because they can add flavor and a hint of spice making the drink well worth your time and interest.
Why Make Herbal Liquor Infusions
For one, these infusions can last virtually forever and you will capture the fresh herbal tastes with a bottle of alcohol. On the other hand, if you are into health drinks, you can use these herbal liquor infusions for medicinal purposes. Depending on the herbs that you add to the liquor, you can make a concoction that can aid your digestion or make the perfect winter drink that's useful when you -
Herbal oils have a lot of uses! They can be used on their own but they are also a great base for balms and salves. You can actually purchase the herbal oil but you can also make it. Infusing oil with herbs is actually easy to do even for those who have no experience in doing it. In fact, if you know how to boil water, you will have no problem in making your very own herbal oil infusion.Read more
Choosing Your Oil
The first thing that you would have to do while you are in the process of making your herbal oil infusion is to choose the oil. There are 3 factors that you have to consider when you are making a choice as to the best oil, that is, sustainability, skin sensitivity, and availability. People who are in the herbal oil creation business suggest organic olive oil for herbal infusion due to its ability to resist oxidation and the stability of the oil. However, you can also use sunflower, coconut, sweet almond, apricot, grape seed or even -
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Vinegar is one of the handiest condiments around the kitchen and they have a way of lending a complex taste to everyday dishes. But you don’t have to just settle for plain old vinegar when you can spice it up with the help of herbs which are widely available. Herbal vinegar is just the thing to have in one of those cupboards.
Whether you are preparing a dip for one of your dishes, a salad dressing or you are making your special homemade sauce, herbal vinegar has the right undertone for a distinct and tangy taste that will tickle the taste buds. Aside from being great for your culinary experiments, they also make great gifts especially if you are known for making them really well. Due to the acidity of vinegar, the concoction can last for months but if you have a great blend, they wouldn't be left untouched for long.What Kind of Herb Should You Use?
There are a lot of herbs out there! It’s totally up to you what -
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We all know how important salt is to everyone’s kitchen as it adds taste to a meal. Aside from improving a specific meal’s taste, it also has several health benefits if used properly. Some of the health benefits it brings are listed below:
- Helps in water retention.
- Stimulates muscle contraction.
- Stimulates adrenalin gland.
- Prevents muscle cramps.
- Keeps calcium and other minerals in the bloodstream.
- Helps during the digestion and absorption of nutrients.
