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Grow Arnica for a Homemade Sore Muscle Salve
http://www.heirloomgardener.com/plant-profile/medicinal/grow-arnica-for-homemade-sore-muscle-salve-zbspz1702zkin
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Arnica’s Healing Properties
Arnica is used topically to help ease the pain of sore muscles and heal bruises. According to the German Commission E’s arnica monograph, it’s an approved anti-inflammatory with analgesic (pain-relieving) and antiseptic properties. In a 2007 study, arnica gel was found to be as effective as Ibuprofen gel for relieving pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.
Gels and ointments containing arnica are available as over-the-counter applications in most pharmacies, however they contain petroleum, preservatives, and other ingredients that can easily be avoided by making your own simple arnica salve with homegrown or store-bought arnica flowers.
Arnica is not safe to consume internally and should only be used topically.
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How to Grow Arnica
The most commonly used medicinal arnica species is Arnica montana, which is an herbaceous, clump-forming perennial that’s hardy in zones 4 to 9 and is native to the mountains of central Europe. It grows best at high elevations, with 6,000 feet above sea level being its sweet spot. The folks at Strictly Medicinal Seeds have successfully grown arnica at 2,000 feet above sea level (Williams, OR), and they’ve also heard reports of it being grown successfully up to 8,000 feet above sea level. Those of us who live at lower elevations should try growing meadow arnica (Arnica chamissonis), which is less dependent on elevation and is hardy in Zones 4 to 10. The German Commission E has determined that meadow arnica is interchangeable with A. montana in terms of its anti-inflammatory affects.Both arnica species should be started from seed indoors and then transplanted outdoors after danger of spring frost has passed. Germination can take up to 14 days, and soil should be kept moist in the meantime; arnica is a light-dependent germinator. Established plants prefer slightly acidic, moist soil in a sunny location. Seeds for both arnica species can be purchased from Strictly Medicinal Seeds.
Harvest yellow arnica flowers in mid- to late-summer and spread them on a screen or paper towel to dry.
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Homemade Arnica Salve
Rub this salve on sore muscles and bruises or massage into hands when osteoarthritis pains flare.- To first step is to make arnica infused oil. To do this, first fill a pint jar 1/3 of the way with dried arnica flowers.
- Fill the jar with the carrier oil of your choice (olive, almond, sesame, etc.)
- Cover and let sit in a warm, sunny location for 4 to 6 weeks.
- Strain the plant material from the infused oil. Compost the spent flowers and set the oil aside.
- To make the salve, measure the infused arnica oil and then find ¼ as much beeswax. For example, if you have 1 cup of oil, then find ¼ cup beeswax.
- Add the oil and beeswax to a double boiler and heat until the beeswax is thoroughly melted.
- Pour finished mixture into tin cans or small jars and let cool completely before using.
Feb 28, 2017
Fudge santé aux bananes
Ingrédients :
- 2 bananes très mûres
- 1 tasse (250 ml) de beurre d’arachides
- 1/4 de tasse (65 ml) d’huile de noix de coco
- Cannelle (optionnel)
- Tapissez votre moule à muffins de petits papiers à muffins.
- Dans un grand bol, ajouter vos bananes et pilez-les.
- Dans un bol allant au micro-ondes, faites fondre votre huile de noix de coco avec le beurre d’arachides.
- Verser avec les bananes et bien mélanger jusqu’à ce que ça soit parfaitement incorporé.
- Diviser dans les moules à muffins.
- Mettre au congélateur pendant au moins 10 minutes.
- Manger!
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Baking soda a quit smoking aid
Put one tablespoon of baking soda and mix
it in a glass of water. Mix until the baking soda is completely
dissolved in the water.
Each time you need to smoke, rinse your mouth with this mixture.
Jan 31, 2017
Make our own ziplock popsicles
These are really cool I will be getting some for the grand kids for sure .
Good for juice or yogurt
Asclepias tuberosa'
Sharing forward from the Perennial Plant Association: 'Asclepias tuberosa'
(aka Butterfly Weed or Pleurisy Root)
Chosen as the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year!
"Commonly known as butterfly weed, this long-lived and striking perennial is native to the continental United States (except for the northeast) along with the Canadian provinces Ontario and Quebec. With vibrant orange/red/yellow flowers that seem to jump out, butterfly weed is a great addition to a sunny garden with average to dry soils. As the common name suggests, these plants are butterfly magnets.
They also have a medicinal history as treatment for pleurisy, a common ailment in early colonial times, causing wheezing, coughing and great pain due to the inflammation of the pleura round the lungs. Asclepias tuberosa reportedly was so effective in treating this ailment it earned another common name, pleurisy root.
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"Search for Pleurisy Root"
(aka Butterfly Weed or Pleurisy Root)
Chosen as the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year!
"Commonly known as butterfly weed, this long-lived and striking perennial is native to the continental United States (except for the northeast) along with the Canadian provinces Ontario and Quebec. With vibrant orange/red/yellow flowers that seem to jump out, butterfly weed is a great addition to a sunny garden with average to dry soils. As the common name suggests, these plants are butterfly magnets.
They also have a medicinal history as treatment for pleurisy, a common ailment in early colonial times, causing wheezing, coughing and great pain due to the inflammation of the pleura round the lungs. Asclepias tuberosa reportedly was so effective in treating this ailment it earned another common name, pleurisy root.
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"Search for Pleurisy Root"
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10 Plants that Attract Positive Energies
Post copied from (http://www.healthyfoodandhomeremedies.com/)
Plants are usually grown to decorate homes and offices. But, they are a lot more than just a few ornaments.
Some of them can bring positive energy in your home, filter the air, and provide a feeling of peace, relaxation, wellbeing and joy. Get rid of bad energy to reduce stress, improve your overall health and enjoy life.
We give you the top 12 plants that will change the energy in your home:
important for your vitality, life energy, and physical activity. The Lucky Bamboo is a low-maintenance plant, meaning it will grow good in a shaded corner. It does not like direct sunlight definitely. So, keep it in a glass bowl that is about an inch filled with water. Always use purified or distilled water.
Source image: http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/
Plants are usually grown to decorate homes and offices. But, they are a lot more than just a few ornaments.
Some of them can bring positive energy in your home, filter the air, and provide a feeling of peace, relaxation, wellbeing and joy. Get rid of bad energy to reduce stress, improve your overall health and enjoy life.
- Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena braunii)
- Jasmine
- Rosemary
- Chrysanthemum
- Aloe vera
- Peace Lily
- Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena braunii)
important for your vitality, life energy, and physical activity. The Lucky Bamboo is a low-maintenance plant, meaning it will grow good in a shaded corner. It does not like direct sunlight definitely. So, keep it in a glass bowl that is about an inch filled with water. Always use purified or distilled water.
- Areca palm
- English Ivy
- Orchid
Source image: http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/
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