| Medicine & Ailment | Ingredients | Recipe | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfalfon Salve Wounds, Stings, Rashes |
1 oz. dried onion bulb 1 oz. myrrh resin 1 oz. dried alfalfon 1 oz. dried thyme 4 oz. aloe sap |
Mix all ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 6 mos. Apply paste to affected area and bandage. |
2g 2s 1c 4 oz. jar |
| Apple Leathers Bruises |
1 oz. dried apple fruit 1 oz. dried carrot root 1 oz. dried oats seed 1 oz. dried onion bulb 1 oz. dried pumpkin fruit 1 oz. dried cucumber fruit 1 oz. dried okra leaves |
Pulverize all ingredients. Mix well. Add water to form a thick paste. Spread 2 oz. paste onto cloth squares and allow to dry until leathery. Store in water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Hold cloth, poultice side up, over steam until softened and apply to swollen area. Fresh herbs may be used individually, boiled or steamed until hot and applied to swollen area. |
1s 4c 2 oz. packet |
| Balm Tea Nerve Sedative |
1 oz. dried hyssop 1 oz. dried lemon balm 1 oz. dried lavender flowers |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Maximum dose: 4 cups per day. |
1s 1 oz. packet |
| Betony Tincture Sedative |
1 oz. dried betony 1 oz. dried skullcap |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or use 1/4 tsp. tincture to 8 oz. boiling water. Maximum dose: 3 cups per day. |
2g 3s 8c 2 oz. tincture |
| Bistort Wash/Poultice Cleaning Wounds |
1 oz. dried cranesbill root 1 oz. dried raspberry leaf 1 oz. dried bistort root |
Mix all ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 1 oz. powder to 16 oz. hot water. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Use liquid to wash affected area. Bandage. Add equal amounts powder and boiling water. Cool to skin temperature and apply to affected area. Bandage. |
5c 1 oz. packet |
| Bryony Leathers Bruises |
1 oz. dried black bryony 1 oz. dried comfrey leaves 1 oz. dried St. John's wort 1 oz. dried flax seed 1 oz. dried cuckoopint leaves 1 oz. dried linden bark |
Pulverize all ingredients. Mix well. Add water to form a thick paste. Spread 2 oz. paste onto cloth squares and allow to dry until leathery. Store in water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Hold cloth, poultice side up, over steam until softened and apply to bruised area. Renew at least 4 times daily. Fresh herbs may be used individually, boiled or steamed until hot and applied to bruised area. |
3s 5c 2 oz. square |
| Burdock Wash Burns |
1 oz. dried burdock root 1 oz. dried coltsfoot leaves 1 oz. dried hound's tongue leaves 1 oz. dried elm bark 1 oz. dried tormentil root 2 oz. vinegar |
Mix all dry ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Mix 1 oz. powder with 8 oz. boiling water. Steep 15 minutes, cool and strain. Add vinegar to liquid and mix well. Use immediately. Soak burned area in liquid or keep liquid-soaked cloths on area. Repeat until area is no longer hot to the touch. |
1s 1c 1 oz. packet |
| Calendula Ointment Burns |
1 oz. dried calendula flowers 1 oz. dried sanicle 1 oz. dried plaintain leaves 2 oz. dried comfrey leaves 2 oz. dried lady's mantle |
Mix all ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add equal amounts of cold water or vinegar to powder and apply carefully to burned area. Renew frequently. Clean burned area thoroughly and apply ointment. Bandage loosely. |
2g 4s 8c 4 oz. jar |
| Catmint Tea Sleep Aid |
1 oz. dried catmint 1 oz. dried rosemary |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Maximum dose: 3 cups per day |
1c 2 oz. packet |
| Chamomile Tea Nerve Sedative/Sleep Aid |
1 oz. dried valerian root 1 oz. dried hops 1 oz. dried linden flowers 1 oz. dried chamomile flowers 1 oz. dried lavender flowers |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. 1 cup per day only. Fresh ingredients may be used individually. |
2s 2c 1 oz. packet |
| Cucumber Salve Burns |
1 oz. dried cucumber fruit 2 oz. dried comfrey leaves 1 oz. dried oak bark 1 oz. dried calendula flowers 2 oz. dried St. John's wort 8 oz. aloe sap |
Mix all ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 6 mos. Apply salve to washed area. Bandage loosely. |
2g 3s 2c 4 oz. jar |
| Damiana Syrup Tonic |
1 oz. dried damiana 1 oz. dried saw palmetto fruit 1 oz. dried cola fruit 1 oz. dried oats seeds |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or add 1 tbsp. syrup to 8 oz. water. 2 cups per day in small doses. (1/4 tsp. tincture to one flask water) |
2g 8s 4c 8 oz. jar |
| Dandelion Syrup Tonic |
1 oz. dried dandelion leaves 1 oz. dried chicory root 2 oz. dried dog rose fruit 1 oz. dried peppermint leaves |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or add 1 tbsp. syrup to 8 oz. water. 3 cups per day. |
1g 2s 8 oz. jar |
| Fennel Tincture Tonic |
4 oz. dried fennel seed 4 oz. dried anise seeds 4 oz. dried woodruff 4 oz. dried thyme 1 oz. dried passionflower |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or add 1/4 tsp. tincture to 8 oz. boiling water. 1 cup only per day. Fresh ingredients may be used individually, but passionflower cannot exceed 1/4 cup dosage. |
3g 3s 2 oz. tincture |
| Fox & Flax Leathers Draw for Poisons & Bruises |
1 oz. dried flax seed 1 oz. dried fox geranium leaves 1 oz. dried rue 1 oz. dried fenugreek seeds 1 oz. dried sanicle 1 oz. dried hemp agrimony |
Pulverize all ingredients. Mix well. Add water to form a thick paste. Spread 2 oz. paste onto cloth squares and allow to dry until leathery. Store in water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Hold cloth, poultice side up, over steam until softened and apply to bruised area. Renew at least 4 times daily. Fresh herbs may be used individually, boiled or steamed until hot and applied to bruised area. |
2s 3c 2 oz. square |
| Goldenseal Wash Cleaning |
1 oz. dried goldenseal root 1 oz. myrrh resin 16 oz. clean water |
Melt myrrh until liquid. Add powdered root and stir until soft. Add water slowly, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes, adding more water as necessary. Strain and cool. Store in water-tight container. Shelf-life - 6 mos for tincture, 3 mos. for wash. Add 1 oz. liquid or 1 tsp. tincture to 16 oz. hot water. Use liquid to wash affected area. Do not use full strength. |
3g 1c 2 oz. vial tincture 1g - 1 flask wash |
| Hawthorn Tincture Cleaning/Sleep Aid |
2 oz. dried mistletoe 4 oz. dried linden flowers 1 oz. dried hawthorn fruit or flowers |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or add 1/4 tsp. tincture to 8 oz. boiling water. Maximum dose: 2 cups per day, given in small doses. |
2g 2s 7c 2 oz. tincture |
| Hibiscus Syrup Sedative |
1 oz. dried hibiscus flowers 1 oz. dried dog rose fruit 1 oz. dried sage leaves |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or add 1 tbsp. syrup to 8 oz. water. 4 - 5 cups per day |
2g 3s 8c 8 oz. jar |
| Holy Thistle Tea Sedative |
2 oz. dried holy thistle 1 oz. dried rosemary |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Maximum dose: 3 cups per day |
4c 1 oz. packet |
| Hops Tablet Pain killer |
1 oz. dried hops 1 oz. dried valerian root 1 oz. acacia gum |
Pulverize herbs and mix well. Soften acacia gum with heat and add to pulverized herbs. Mix well. Divide mixture into 8 equal pieces (2 drams each). Form into pill shape and let dry. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 9 mos. Maximum dose - 2 tablets per day. |
1g 1c 8 tablets |
| Hyssop Leathers Bruises |
1 oz. dried hyssop 1 oz. dried arnica flowers 1 oz. dried cowslip leaves 1 oz. dried oak leaves 1 oz. dried cabbage leaves 1 oz. dried calendula flowers |
Pulverize all ingredients. Mix well. Add water to form a thick paste. Spread 2 oz. paste onto cloth squares and allow to dry until leathery. Store in water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Hold cloth, poultice side up, over steam until softened and apply to bruised area. Renew at least 4 times daily. Fresh herbs may be used individually, boiled or steamed until hot and applied to bruised area. |
3s 4c 2 oz. square |
| Irish Moss Poultice Burns |
1 oz. dried chickweed 2 oz. dried goldenseal root 1 oz. dried Irish moss |
Pulverize all ingredients. Mix well. Add water to form a thick paste. Spread 2 oz. paste onto cloth squares and allow
to dry until leathery. Store in water-tight container. Shelf-life - 6 mos. Soak cloth and paste with cold, clean water or vinegar. Apply to burned area. Renew frequently. Fresh herbs may be used individually, soaking herbs with clean, cold water and applying to burn. |
2s 3c 2 oz. square |
| Juniper Tincture Cleansing/Sedative |
1 oz. dried garlic clove 1 oz. dried rosemary 1 oz. dried purple coneflower root 1 oz. dried juniper berries |
Mix all ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 16 oz. hot water to 1 oz. mixture and steep 15 minutes. Strain and use liquid to wash affected area. Add 1/2 tsp. tincture to 16 oz. hot water. |
2g 6c 2 oz vial tincture |
| Lady's Slipper Tincture Sedative |
1 oz. dried lady's slipper 1 oz. dried oats seeds 1 oz. dried hops |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Maximum dose: 3 cups per day. |
2g 1s 8c 2 oz. tincture |
| Linden Tea Sedative |
1 oz. dried linden flowers 1 oz. dried lemon balm 1 oz. dried rosemary |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Maximum dose: 4 cups per day |
3c 1 oz. packet |
| Linden Tincture Pain killer |
1 oz. dried linden flowers 1 oz. dried hops 1 oz. dried lemon balm 1 oz. dried valerian root |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or add 1/4 tsp. tincture to 8 oz. boiling water. 1 cup per day. |
2g 1s 7c 2 oz. tincture |
| Loosestrife Poultice Draw |
1 oz. dried flax seed 1 oz. dried Irish moss or Iceland moss 1 oz. dried slippery elm bark 1 oz. dried purple loosestrife 1 oz. dried white pond lily root 1 oz. dried lungwort leaves 1 oz. dried marshmallow root |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 12 mos. Combine equal amounts of boiling water and powder. Cool to skin temperature and apply as a poultice. Fresh ingredients may be used individually. |
2s 1c - Irish moss 2 oz. packet 5s 2c - Iceland moss |
| Mistletoe Tincture Sedative |
2 oz. dried valerian root 1 oz. dried mistletoe 2 oz. dried skullcap |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or add 1/4 tsp. tincture to 8 oz. boiling water. Maximum dose: 2 cups per day, given in small doses. |
2g 2s 6c 2 oz. tincture |
| Orange Ointment Painkiller |
1 oz. dried lavender flowers 1 oz. dried bitter orange flowers 1 oz. dried lemon balm 1 oz. dried basil 1 oz. dried hops 1 oz. dried valerian root |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Apply to sore area, not more than 1 teaspoonful at a time. Do not exceed 1 tbsp. per day. |
2g 9s 6c 4 oz. jar |
| Orange Tincture Painkiller |
1 oz. dried lavender flowers 1 oz. dried sweet orange flowers 1 oz. dried lemon balm 1 oz. dried basil 1 oz. dried hops 1 oz. dried valerian root |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or add 1/4 tsp. tincture to 8 oz. boiling water. Maximum dose: 2 cups per day. Fresh ingredients may be used individually, but not to exceed 2 cups per day. |
3g 6s 7c 2 oz. tincture |
| Peppermint Tea Digestive/Stimulant |
1 oz. dried dill seed 1 oz. dried fennel seed 1 oz. dried peppermint leaves |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. 1 cup per day. |
7c 1 oz. packet |
| Plantain Poultice Stings, Bites, Wounds |
1 oz. plaintain leaves, fresh or dried | Crush fresh leaves to bring up sap. Apply as a poultice to wound and bandage. Combine equal amounts of boiling water and dried leaves. Cool to skin temperature and apply poultice to wound. |
6c 1 oz. packet |
| Skullcap Tincture Sedative |
1 oz. dried lady's slipper 1 oz. dried oats seeds 1 oz. dried skullcap |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Or use 1/4 tsp. tincture to 8 oz. boiling water. Maximum dose: 3 cups per day. |
2g 2s 4c 2 oz. tincture |
| Valerian Salve Painkiller |
1 oz. dried valerian root 2 oz. dried chamomile flowers 1 oz. dried lavender flowers |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 6 mos. Add 8 oz. boiling water to 1 oz. herbs. Steep 15 minutes and strain. Drink liquid while still warm. Maximum dose: 2 cups per day, or 4 applications of salve. |
3g 7s 3c 4 oz. jar |
| Vervain Tablets Pain killer |
1 oz. dried vervain 1 oz. dried skullcap 1 oz. acacia gum |
Pulverize herbs and mix well. Soften acacia gum with heat and add to pulverized herbs. Mix well. Divide mixture into 8 equal pieces (2 drams each). Form into pill shape and let dry. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 9 mos. Maximum dose - 4 tablets per day. |
1g 3s 2c 8 tablets |
| Water Cress Poultice Burns, Bruises |
1 oz. dried coltsfoot leaves 1 oz. dried houseleek leaves 1 oz. dried parsley leaves 1 oz. dried comfrey leaves 1 oz. dried watercress leaves 1 oz. dried chickweed 1 oz. dried borage leaves |
Mix ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 12 mos. Combine equal amounts of boiling water and powder. Cool to skin temperature and apply as a poultice. Fresh ingredients may be used individually. |
1s 8c 2 oz. packet |
| Wintergreen Poultice Swellings/Wounds |
1 oz. dried golden rod 1 oz. dried wintergreen 1 oz. dried rue 1 oz. dried southernwood |
Mix all ingredients well. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. Mix 2 oz. mixture with small amount of hot water. Apply paste to affected area. |
2s 3c 2 oz. packet |
| Witch Hazel Tincture Cleansing/cooling |
1 lb. witch hazel, leaves and bark | Crush leaves and bark and distill. Store distillation in water-tight container. Shelf-life - 3 mos. wash, 6 mos. tincture. Moisten cloth with distillation, or add 1/2 tsp. tincture to 8 oz. water, and use to wash wound. |
2g 6c 2oz. vial tincture 6c flask wash |
| Yarrow Tablets Pain killer |
1 oz. dried yarrow flowers 1 oz. dried skullcap 1 oz. acacia gum |
Pulverize herbs and mix well. Soften acacia gum with heat and add to pulverized herbs. Mix well. Divide mixture into 8 equal pieces (2 drams each). Form into pill shape and let dry. Store in a water-tight container. Shelf-life - 9 mos. Maximum dose - 3 tablets per day. |
1g 1s 8 tablets |
| Shelf life applies only to dried herbs. Fresh herbs can be used, using 1/3 of the required amount and using within 48 hours. | |||