Thursday, May 23, 2013

Making Butter and Cheese



Butter and Cheese are a great barter tool as well as a supplement or addition to a recipe. With raw honey and Creamline milk;They are great for insomnia and colds Below is a recipe taught to use from my grandmother who used this regularly and as a R.N. who helped our community used it on others with GREAT success;



Rosey's Warm Milk
1 cup of Milk Creamline if possible
1 teaspoon of raw honey (Wildflower if possible)
1 teaspoon of sweet butter ( not margarine)
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)



In a enamal pot warm the milk Be very carful not to scorch it 
add butter low simmer for 10 seconds or until butter is completely melted pour in hot cup add honey and cinamon stir very well then ENJOY and SLEEP and FEEL BETTER
God Bless,


Making Butter and Cheese



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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Herbs for Sunburn




"Herbs for Sunburn"





Once your skin gets sunburned the skin cells need to be repaired the best bet are the following herbs:
You can make a tea out of these herbs let the tea cool and put the liquid on the affected area with a sterol cotton ball.




Herb List:
  • Lavender
  • Calendula
  • Aloe
  • Echinacea used to diminish the destruction of collagen, the protein that keeps skin elastic.
  • Cucumber this can be directly placed on the affected area helps reduce swelling 
  • Witch Hazel a natural coolant helps calm external spasms of the skin.
  • St Johns Wort a natural antiseptic
  • Plantain This contains allantoin, a proven healer for skin cells


Sunburn Gel/ Ointment Recipe:

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons of Pure Aloe Gel or Juice
3 teaspoons of Organic Coconut oil
3 drops of lavender essential oil
2 tablespoons of Calendula Oil.
1 teaspoon of distilled which hazel

Directions:
Take all ingredients except witchhazell and mix together in a blender for a few short blasts once the constancy thickens stop blending and add which hazel and mix in by hand very well. store in a glass jar. dark Colored ( if possible) and keep Refrigerated. 


If you would like a thicker consistency melt 1 oz. of beeswax and add it after you add witch hazel then wisk in thoroughly until it gets thicker.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The Power of Cayenne as a Medicine





Cayenne Pepper is a powerful medicine if used properly and responsibly. It can be used in emergency first aid and for Cold and Flu's and much more.


Cayenne Pepper as a Medicine


* Cardiovascular support; cleans the blood and stimulates the entire system. Helps clear blockages from arteries, veins and lymphatic system. Also stops bleeding and dissolves blood clots.
It is great in improving circulation; this is the best herb that increases your blood flow; very effective against Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).
* Improves brain function; one of the most well-known effects is that of increasing blood circulation to the head- and brain area. Effective against cluster and migraine headaches
* Can stop bleeding extremely fast, immediately flush the wound with the tincture (1 - 5 full droppers) after this pack the wound with Cayenne powder.
* Improves circulation, and reduces or stop bleeding from stomach ulcers. When taken internally, it stimulates circulation. Used against indigestion and heartburn.
* Breaks up congestion and speeds healing of colds and flu.
* Used as a diaphoretic (sweat inducing-herb)
* Helps lower cholesterol and prevent blood clots: thins the blood (reduces platelet stickiness) and heals the heart after a heart attack.
* Alleviate sore throats and tonsillitis
* Provides far more vitamin C than citrus fruits, and is one of the highest sources available for this vitamin.
This is the most powerful Cayenne tincture available! It packs 300,000 heat units (Scoville units*); as Cayenne contains more heat units, the stronger the therapeutic action.
Dosage

Tincture: 5 -30 drops (1/6 - 1 ml), 3 times daily 
Infusion: 2 - 3 times daily
Take with solid food

An infusion can be made by pouring a cup (250 ml) of hot water onto ½ - 1 teaspoon of Cayenne powder. Steep for 15 minutes.
Take 3 - 4 times daily. 
Drug interactions

Aspirin may interact with Cayenne.
It may increase the absorption of other medications.
Should not be used if people are taking ACE inhibitors or antacids

Monday, May 20, 2013

Herbal Hot Sauce





"Herbal HOT SAUCE"


Hot Sauce is a great thing to have on hand its good not only for adding flavor but it can even kill the bad taste of some foods. Medicinally, Its is good for Blood Circulation, Colds and Flus. It can also be used for Bartering.
God Bless,





The Recipe:

You Will need:


  • Chipolte pepers in adobo 
  • Tomato Paste
  • Lime Juice
  • Hickory Smoked Barbecue sauce or Regular Barbecue Sauce
  • Spicy Brown Mustard
  • Jalepenio Peppers
  • Cayenne Peppers
  • Apple Cider Vinegar 
  • Salt (to taste)


Directions:
First cut a small hand full of peppers and deseed them, dice them up place in a non aluminum pot, pour apple cider vinegar s o it is just above diced peppers. add other ingredients and mix well bring to a slight boil then lower heat to simmer for thirty minutes. let cool then place in a blender or food processor and blend until the consistency is smooth pour through a strainer and bottle. 

Sunday, May 19, 2013

5 Acres & A Dream: Goats' Milk Butter For Two

5 Acres & A Dream: Goats' Milk Butter For Two: Remember this photo from "Ziggy Milk, Ziggy Butter, Ziggy Mozz" ? Goat butter on freshly baked pumpkin muffin Farmer Ba...

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Sleeping with an Onion?





Sleeping with an onion 

Or Sleep from an Onion shall I say!!!
So you've been trying to get a good night sleep but just cannot. Your all congested with hay fever allergies etc. and you are beat. But the question is will you do anything to get a good night rest. Yes, Then Get an onion cut it in half, place it on a dish and right next to were you will sleep. The onion odor will open your nasal passages while slightly cleansing them and purifying the air of unwanted bacterias and allergens. You will be amazed how well you will sleep with this solution. You will breath easier , Thus getting more oxygen throughout your bodies main systems, Respiratory, Circulatory, and Central Nervous System giving you a must restful sleep and when you awaken you will feel like you have never felt before after a good rested sleep like this.