Craft An Herbal Holiday
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November/December 2006
By Kim Erickson
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ENGLISH ROSE TEA
Visions of an English countryside will come to mind while drinking this very delicate tea.
1/2 cup dried red rose petals
2 tablespoons dried lemon balm
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
Mix well and store in an airtight container. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:
For 1 cup of tea, use 1 teaspoon of herbs in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, strain and sweeten if desired.
Aches, pains, sprains and bruises are all part of the package for weekend warriors. Bundle these herbal remedies with a reusable ice pack, a natural sunscreen and some lip balm for the active folks on your list.
GINGER LINIMENT
This healing massage oil is great for muscle aches and stiff joints.
2-inch piece fresh ginger
1/2 cup almond oil
Grate ginger and combine with oil in a small, nonmetallic saucepan. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Remove from heat and steep for another hour. Strain oil to remove bits of ginger. Using a nonmetallic funnel, pour liniment into a four-ounce glass bottle with a tight-fitting screw top. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:
To use, gently massage the oil into affected area twice a day until symptoms have disappeared.
FOR THE ATHLETE
CITRUS-SALT FOOT SCRUB
Athletes are incredibly hard on their feet. This easy-to-make formula leaves even the roughest feet smooth and energized.
2 pounds Dead Sea salts
1 pound Epsom salts
1/4 cup borax
1/2 cup jojoba oil
1/3 cup vitamin E
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 pound grated unscented soap, natural or organic
1 tablespoon glycerin
1 tablespoon lime essential oil
1 teaspoon ground lime peel
1 teaspoon orange peel, ground
2 teaspoons vitamin C powder
Combine ingredients in a small glass bowl, mixing well. Pack into glass jars with a tight-fitting lid. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:
Scoop out a handful of the scrub and gently massage into feet, concentrating on particularly rough spots, such as the heels. Rinse feet well and pat dry.
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