Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) when used in the bath or in massage oils can stimulate the circulation, relieve stiff joints and relax aching muscles. It is beneficial for hair care, as a deodorant, a mouthwash or to soften the skin.
Skin problems – Mix together 1 tsp. ground thyme, 1/2 tsp, lime juice, 1/2 tsp. onion juice with just enough honey to form a sticky paste. Apply directly on open, festering sores and boils, leave on for 12 hours. Wash affected areas with thyme solution then reapply paste, repeat until condition is healed.
Soapwort (saponaria officinallis) The value of this herb is in its cleansing qualities. It is effective to use as a shampoo, in the bath and as a wash for itchy skin conditions such as dermatitis and eczema. St. John’s wort (hypericum perforatum) bums, bruises, eczema, pain, psoriasis, neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica, scores, sprains, skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma) swelling, sunburn, skin problems, varicose veins, wounds.
The tea is then strained into the bath. It is used for general detoxification, for inflammation of the skin, varicose veins and haemorrhoids. The astringent properties will help to close open pores and refine a pores.
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