Herbal Steam Facial

2 handfuls herbs or flowers
6 cups boiling water

Coarsely chop the herbs or flower and place them in a bowl. Slowly add boiling water to herbs or flowers.As you lean your head over the bowl, cover your head and the bowl with a thick towel. Now, simply close your eyes and dream of your favorite quiet place for about 10-15 minutes. Afterwards, just splash your face with lukewarm, then cool water. Herbs and flowers that are great to use include lemon balm, spearmint, chamomile, parsley, violets, rose petals, peppermint, sage, lavender. Always use caution when using hot water, and if you have any allergies to the flowers/herbs, use common sense.

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Herbal Teas

Chamomile - A mild sedative, it is said to aid digestion and relieve menstrual cramps. Also believed to help colicy babies. Small amounts of pollen residue in the tea may cause dermatitis or other allergic symptoms in people sensitive to ragweed, chrysanthemums, and other members of the daisy family.

Dandelion - Tea made from this common weed is mildly diuretic. Some women use it to reduce problems of premenstrual bloating.

Elder Flower - Extracts of elder are sometimes used in over-the-counter cold remedies, and elder flower tea may alleviate cold and flu symptoms. The flowers and ripe berries of the elder are safe, but avoid the roots, stems and leaves. The tea is a mild stimulant.

Fennel - With a flavor similar to licorice, fennel tea is used to sooth an upset stomach. Traditional herbalists often recommend it as an appetite suppressant and slimming aid.

Lavender Flower - Tea brewed from dried lavender flowers is said to be mildly sedative.

Lemon Balm - This minty tea may help soothe jittery nerves.

Nettle - Made from the same plant that causes stinging skin irritation, nettle tea is rich in Vitamin C and several minerals. Herbalists recommend it to treat arthritis and gout and to increase milk production in nursing mothers.

Peppermint - Tea from this mint plant is refreshing and may stimulate digestion. It should be avoided by anyone with a Hiatal Hernia, because peppermint promotes reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus.

Raspberry Leaf - Herbalists recommend raspberry tea to ease discomfort from menstrual cramps.

Rose Hip - Rich in Vitamin C, rose hip tea can substitute for orange juice when citrus fruits are not readily available.

Rosemary - Tea from this popular garden herb is said to relieve gas and colic, but drinking more than two or three cups a day may irritate the stomach.

Thyme - Herbalists recommend thyme tea for gastrointestinal complaints and to alleviate lung congestion.

Sources - from an e-friend

~Blessings and Health~
Pam

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