Herbal Mouthwash How to with Video

Here's the Recipe

1- handful of peppermint leaves
1- handful of plaintain
15- cloves
3-cinnamon sticks
1- quart mason jar
1 fifth of vodka
1 tincture bottle any size as long as it has a dropper and is cobalt or amber

Mix all together shake daily ready in 3 weeks!

To use:
40 drops to one glass of water swish 30 seconds.

Here's the Vid
http://youtu.be/Hj0YDjV6px4

Washing Your Washing Machine on Wed! :) I have a fettish with the letter W :)

Good Morning! Its Wed!! Lets talk about washing your washing machine naturally!
So if your married to a welder you learn very quickly just because it washes doesn't mean its clean!
To clean your washer:
4 cups distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup of baking soda

Put your washer on the hottest, largest setting.
Pour the vinegar in and start the water in the washer.
Let the water fill to the top and agitate 5 mins.
Stop the machine and add the baking soda.
Let the machine set for 30 mins then pop the top and let it finish its cycle!

SHTF Diseases and Herbal Help!

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS! ALWAYS SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT BY A LICENSED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF AVAILABLE. ALL INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!!!

1. Tuberculosis- Why? I worked for the state for many years before coming home and in that time I realized just here in MS TB (tuberculosis) runs ramped! People suffering with TB will die, if not given medical treatment. Lets face it Big Pharma can't even provide drugs that really do the trick, They take a long time to work even if they do work. So if a loved one contracts TB first and foremost STOP THE SPREAD!!!!!! How to stop the spread of TB (google it!)
There are no sure fire ways to prevent it but increase your intake of Vita D that will definitely help! Certain herbs and supplements are becoming increasingly important in the fight against TB, especially in the case of antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. These alternative supplements help to boost the body’s immune to fight the disease. Ironically, exposure to sunlight is the best way to fight TB.
In a SHTF scenario try to have at least 2 of the following TB herbs on hand
A. Barberry
Barberry or Berberis vulgaris is highly effective in relieving TB symptoms and is used to complement conventional treatment. The active ingredient in barberry is berberine which has bacterial properties and aids in killing the tuberculosis bacteria.
B. Horsetail
The scientific name of Horsetail is Equisetum arvense, and is available as an extract, powder or capsule. TB reduces silica content in the bones and horsetail can replenish this depletion as it contains large amounts of silica and smaller amounts of calcium. Fifteen types of bioflavonoids are also present in horsetail.
C. Garlic
Garlic has anti bacterial properties – it inhibits the mycobacterium tuberculae through the active ingredient Allicin. It also has anti fungal, anti parasitic and anti bacterial properties. One good way to prepare it is by boiling the garlic cloves in water and milk and drink it.
D. Ginseng
Ginseng contains compounds that strengthen pulmonary function, reduce coughing as well as strengthen the immune system. Ginseng has adaptogenic properties, which means it increases the body’s resistance to stress, fatigue and infections, and there are few side effects even if the dosage is exceeded.
E. Pineapple juice
This mixed with a dash of salt, pepper and honey, should be consumed once a day. This concoction helps dissolve the mucus in the lungs.
F. Licorice
Licorice soothes throat pain and alleviates coughing in TB patients. Licorice contains 10 antioxidants, at least 25 fungicides and 9 expectorant compounds!
G. Orange juice
A glass of orange juice with a spoonful of salt, a table spoon of honey and 3-4 mint leaves and be drunk each day, to help reduce expectoration and halt secondary infections. Vita C also helps to boost the immune system. Mint helps dissolve sputum and cleanses and nourishes the lungs. It detoxifies and cleanses the body from all the metabolites of anti-TB drugs as well.
Prepare yourself mentally to lose this member of your tribe.   These herbs will help but there are no guarantees.

2. Hepatitis A- Why? Poor sanitation... easy as that! WASH your hands with soap after pooping!! Hand Sanitizers should be stocked in your bags! Learn how to make soap and stock pile it!!!
No specific treatment exists for hepatitis A. Your body will clear the hepatitis A virus on its own. In most cases of hepatitis A, the liver heals completely in a month or two with no lasting damage.
REST!!! NO ALCOHOL!!!! NO FATTY FOODS!!!!
Herbs to help... Lemon Balm Tea and St. John Wort Tincture (both I will be making very soon!)
GARLIC!!!!!!! Fresh or cooked
To help rebuild the liver
Cool Liver Tea Recipe:
Dandelion root, raw or dried not roasted, 1 part
Artichoke leaves 1 part
Oregon grape root 1/2 part
Licorice 1/4 part
Turmeric 1/4 part
Ginger root 1/8 part
Gentian root 1/8 part

If you do not have all use which ones you have! You can dry prepare this tea mixture and seal which I will be doing on my business page within the next month!

3. Cholera- Why? Bad water! Poor sanitation, poor waste disposal!
First and foremost there will be a lot of pain... and that sucks!!!!!!!!The first thing you should do with a cholera patient is start giving them fluids!! Dehydration is the killer here! Fluids, Fluids, Fluids, Fluids and more Fluids!!!
If a person has dysentery or cholera, the water is likely to be contaminated. Do not consume additional microorganisms by drinking contaminated water!! Learn now how to provide yourself with clean drinking water!!!
Do not consume drinks containing added sugar, or drinks containing a significant proportion of natural sugar, such as fruit juice, as these feed the microorganisms, and make the condition worse.
The juice from fresh coconuts is very good for dehydration, as it contains water and many of the nutrients lost during dehydration. Where fresh coconuts are available, these are ideal.

So I began to think what herb would control pain and help with the bowels and it hit me like a huge green leaf :D
Marijuana.... blahhh on the legalities I don't want to go into all that but if you happen to have a stash of or run across some Mary Jane it would be an excellent SHTF herb to store. I wanted to back up my theory on this so I began a bit of research and wallah! Google Mary Jane and Cholera!
If you don't have a hippy friend :D or refuse to partake in the herb then I have a few other tips and tricks that could help but imo MJ is the tip top of the lists for Cholera herbal treatments! blackberry leaves (Rubus fruticosus) are a astringent herb! This will help to remove the bug!
Rice and Tea (no sugar) If you happen to have some tea and rice your in business!! Tea contains tannins, and is used in China for treating diarrhea. Tea needs to be consumed in significant quantities, without milk or sugar, as tannins are made inactive by reacting with the milk, and sugar feeds the microorganisms.
Tea and Rice
In some parts of the world, people are poor and do not have access to many of the things available to more affluent people. In many places, appropriate herbs grow, and may be used. For example, guava and okra are grown in many places.
Where other herbs are not available, dysentery or cholera may be treated with tea and rice, which are readily available and economical in most parts of the world.
A suggested dose for an adult with dysentery or cholera is 1 to 2 liters or more tea, without milk or sugar, two or three times a day. This should be taken half an hour or more before eating boiled rice or other high fiber, low calorie food. Tea contains caffeine.

Mucilaginous Herbs
Once detached from the internal lining of the intestines, the microorganisms need to be carried out through the bowel. Mucilaginous herbs are ideal for this, as they provide a physical mass to carry them out, without providing them with nutrition. Mucilaginous herbs also absorb toxins and carry them out through the bowel.
Psyllium (Plantago species) is a mucilaginous herb ideal for this purpose. Other mucilaginous herbs may also be used. Examples include slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) and marshmallow (Althaea officinalis).
Those not familiar with mucilaginous herbs, may put a spoonful of dried psyllium in a large glass of water, stir, leave to stand for awhile, and observe what happens. The mucilage absorbs the water and swells, and the whole glass of water becomes a mass of mucilage. When this passes through the intestines, it forms large stools.
Okra is food containing a large proportion of mucilage. Okra may be cooked and eaten. It should be chewed well.
A person who has had dysentery or cholera for some time, may also have damage to the internal lining of the intestines. Mucilaginous herbs promote healing of any damaged area. Mucilaginous herbs are also used in the treatment of ulcers in the gastrointestinal system, where they are very effective for promoting healing.

Info from Creepy World Health Organization (I swear their symbol looks creeeepy!!!)
http://www.who.int/topics/cholera/treatment/en/index.html

4.Typhoid- Why same reasons as Cholera bad sanitation bad hygiene! Keep it Clean with Hand Hygiene!!!
BAM! Echinacea !!! In a SHTF scenario you need Echinacea seed, tincture, herb, powder all the EC you can get in your BOB (bugoutbag)
Why? EC is like the Penicillin of herbs I swear!! If you have a good supply keep your tribe on EC 2 weeks out of every month to prevent a ton of stuff. With the lack of great food etc... colds and flu's can be a problem.
Echinacea: Drink sufficient of the hot tea to induce diaphoresis, and administer hourly thereafter until the system is relieved of stagnated wastage.
It is an intestinal antiseptic, although it may not have a direct chemical effect on bacteria, but destroys germs by building the resistance and cleansing the system so that the body itself can resist the germs. It therefore is excellent in the treatment of the serious fevers-typhoid, malaria, and the eruptive fevers, such as measles, chickenpox, and scarlet fever. It is similarly useful in influenza.
Boneset: It is a bitter herbal aid, and in addition to its use in fevers and infections it is taken to improve digestion and assimilation. It was recommended during the Civil War to replace quinine in cases of malaria, as well as for typhoid pneumonia 
Bugleweed: It has been used frequently to reduce the high temperatures of typhoid fever without apparently weakening the patient.
Garlic: It is very well known that garlic contains all the elements except Vitamin D. It is also known that garlic essence warms the body and promotes better circulation of the blood .... Aillin, an oily substance contained in garlic, diluted as much as 200 times can kill typhoid germs.

5. Upper Respiratory Infections- Why? inadequate nutrition, being exposed to elements.
This includes whooping cough, flu, etc... etc....
Over the counter drug to help fight this and stockpile Mucinex!!! Stock it religiously!! Rotate to keep fresh on hand!
A. MMMk! Here is this herb again:::: Echinacea 
Herbal teas prepared from echinacea, licorice root, elm bark
Echinacea is an herb widely used for the prevention or treatment of upper respiratory tract infection.
B.Taking ginger tea several times in a day is one of the most effective natural home remedies for Upper Respiratory Infection. Prepare the tea by boiling one or two teaspoons of freshly ground ginger in water for about ten minutes. Add some honey in it to make this home remedy more effective.
C. Drinking a combination of garlic oil and onion juice mixed in water is one of the most therapeutic natural home remedies for Upper Respiratory Infection, particularly head cold. You can also have garlic soup.
D. Taking a combination of lemon juice extracted from one lemon and a teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water is a highly beneficial in healing Upper Respiratory Infection naturally. Follow this therapy for a few days by taking this mixture about one or two times in a day.

In conclusion if I had 5 herbs I could take with me in my BOB they would be;
1. Echinacea!!!!
2. Garlic
3.Lemon balm
4.Marijuana
5. Ginger

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Forgot to Add for Cholera
Basic hydration recipe is this:
in 1 liter of boiled water add 4 teaspoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Raw Honey Coconut Oil Face Mask!

I am so excited to share with you how to make your own Raw Honey Coconut Oil Face Mask! 

The many benefits of Raw Honey:

First thing that you should know is that that not all honey is created equal. Unfortunately, most of the honey found in grocery stores has been processed with heat, which kills off healing enzymes and destroys a lot of the nutrient-rich content. Raw honey on the other hand is full of healing enzymes and nutrients that are very beneficial for healing your skin.  So what is the definition of “Raw Honey”?  Raw Honey is honey as it exists in the beehive or as obtained by extraction, settling, or straining; and that has not been heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit during production or storage; or pasteurized.
Why Raw Honey is good for your skin:
Did you know that Raw Honey has the ph of 4.5.?  This means that it raw honey falls within skin’s naturally healthy pH range.  It is also contains antiseptic and antimicrobial properties making it great for healing the skin.  It is especially great at healing cuts and burns by killing bacteria and fungus. Raw honey also contains gluconic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid that brightens the complexion, evens out skin tone, and lightens scars and age spots.  Here are a few skin issues that raw honey does wonders for:

• Acne and enlarged pores
• Rosacea
• Eczema
• Hyperpigmentation
• Sensitive, mature, and dull lifeless skin

Now let’s talk about Virgin Coconut Oil and how it benefits your skin:

 Virgin Coconut Oil has small molecular structure which allows for easy absorption through the skin –  helping to soften and smooth the texture of your skin.  Coconut oil has an anti-oxidant property which helps your skin fight against free radicals making it  an ideal ointment for the relief of dry, rough and wrinkled skin.


Here is what you are going to need:

1. Virgin Coconut Oil
2. Raw Honey
3. Mixing Bowl
4. Spoon

yes that’s it folk…. simple & easy!
Here is what you do:

1. Mix Virgin Coconut Oil with Raw Honey using a spoon and a mixing bowl (make sure you mix till it is fully incorporated and looks like cloudy honey)
2. Take your fingertips and apply mixture to your face softly because the raw honey may have crystallized and can be kinda rough on your skin if you use too much pressure.
3. Let mixture rest on your face for 15 min and then rinse off gently with lukewarm water – patting face to dry.

Go Herbal! 

Three Simple Ways to Freshen Up Your Garbage Disposal!

Three Simple Ways to Freshen Up Your Garbage Disposal

1. Use the power of citrus
Citrus is coming into season, and it’s the perfect time to stock up on oranges and grapefruits. As a general rule, I usually gorge myself on grapefruit over the winter months. (During the winter I was pregnant with Prairie Baby, I had horrible cravings for grapefuit and I consumed approximately 60 pounds all.by.myself. For real.)
Before you toss those orange peels (or lemon, or grapefruit, or lime) into the garbage, place a couple pieces of peel in your garbage disposal, and run some water down the drain as you turn on the diposal.
The rough peels help to clean the blades, and the citrus oils do a fantastic job of naturally freshening things up.
2. Ice Cubes
Place a handful of ice cubes into your garbage diposal, turn on the water, and allow it to run for a minute or two. This can help to “de-gunk” the blades and remove odor-causing food particles.
A variation on this idea is to freeze vinegar in your ice cube trays and grind it up instead. You can also try adding some rock salt in with your ice cubes for extra cleaning power.
3. Make a volcano 
(Also known as the baking soda/vinegar method)
Sprinkle some baking soda down your disposal (I usually use  1/4 to 1/2 cup).
Pour  vinegar (approximately one cup) down the disposal, and allow the two ingredients to foam and bubble (this is a great time to get the kids to help!).
Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes. Then, run hot (or even boiling) water down the disposal as it is running to flush everything through.
Baking soda and vinegar are my favorite cleaners for many areas of the home, and they do a great job of deodorizing a garbage disposal as well.

Earache Relief!

Recipe
1 cup Mullein (organic is best!)

1 cup Olive oil

Optional  clove of garlic

Mix together all ingredients and put into double boiler for 4 hours on lowest temp on stove! Strain thru cheesecloth and there you have it! Earache Relief!

Why choose goat milk soap?

Here are several excepts from different places online outlining the benefits of goats milk soap!
All these wonderful things is why we makes the soaps that we do!


Skin

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  Goats milk has many vitamins and other essential elements to help nourish skin. These include vitamins A, E, C, some of the B vitamins, amino and citric acids, unsaturated fatty acids and zinc.
  

Acne

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  Goats milk soap has the proteins of milk products. These proteins kill acne producing bacteria.
  

Read more: Goat Milk Soap Benefits | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5033199_benefits-goat-milk-soap.html#ixzz28NpcTxhf

Moisturizes

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  Natural creams in goat's milk soap help keep moisture in skin better than commercial soaps. This is because the commercial brands are mainly chemicals.
  

pH Level

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  Goat's milk soap contains caprylic acid which makes the product a low pH level because it is an alkaline product. This brings the pH closer to human skin and prevents dryness while allowing nutrients to enter the skin.
  

Irritation

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  Goat's milk soap benefits include the lack of alcohol, petroleum or preservatives. This helps reduce skin irritation and itchiness for people with sensitive skin or eczema.
  

Goat Milk has been used since ancient times as a natural cleanser. It is one of the finest moisturizers and has excellent emollient properties and contains vitamin A, and several B vitamins including riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12.
Alpha-hydroxy acids contained in goat milk are believed to have rejuvenating effects on skin cells and the rich butterfat softens and moisturizes. Alpha-hydroxy acids penetrate the top layers of the skin, epidermis and upper dermis, to achieve exfoliation (sloughing of old skin cells). Exfoliation stimulates the skin and healthy cells are regenerated. The effect essentially is "anti-aging." The skin is smoother and softer with an overall lessening of fine wrinkles and skin discoloration. The hydroxy acids are also used to improve scaling, precancerous growths (actinic keratoses) on sun-damaged skin. In addition, there is also great benefit with acne. Dead skin cells are exfoliated, opening the pores. Alpha hydroxy acids have been used for thousands of years as a skin rejuvenating product.
Goat milk actually 'feeds' the skin and permeates through the cell walls delivering calcium similar to patches applied to the skin. The PH of goat milk is closer to skin's own natural PH which reduces the surface tension of skin, allowing it to absorb the moisturizing effects of goat milk and the glycerin which is a natural by-product of soap making. In hair care, goat milk replenishes the moisture in every strand by penetrating the hair shaft. It nourishes the scalp which adds life, luster and body to the hair.

Cream. Fat molecules are an important part of making good soap. The cream that is present in goat milk helps boost the moisturizing quality of goat milk soaps. Since many people suffer from dry skin, particularly in the winter months, this is an important quality for soap. Goat milk soap will not dry your skin out like many other soaps. This is important because keeping skin naturally moisturized helps keep skin healthy.