HERBS THAT CAN BE USED IN COSMETIC PREPARATIONS

This month, please begin to dry your herbs from the garden. It is preferable to use your own home grown herbs. You only need between 1 or 5 different herbs and enough to 2/3rds fill a 16 ounce (2 cup) jar – approximately 1 ½ cups of dried Herb. If you do not have any herbs growing in your garden, look at the weeds and trees no more than 30 feet from your home and research their use. You may surprise us with what you find. As the last resort, you can purchase dry herbs from any herbal store or on line.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN BE ALLERGIC TO ANY HERB. TEST A SMALL AMOUNT OF THE FRESH HERB ON YOUR SKIN OR MIX A DRY HERB WITH WATER AND APPLY TO YOUR SKIN BEFORE YOU USE IT!!

This is a brief list of herbs and uses for your guidance ONLY. Please THOROUGHLY research the herb that you intend to use. Start your own personal HERB DIARY with your first skin Herbs! Here begins your exciting journey into using the Herbs around you!!!. .

FOR SALVES AND BALMS

ALOE a first aid cure for burns, wounds, sunburn, dry skin, eczema and fungal infections.AMARANTH (Amaranthus spinosus L.) Topical for eczema, astringent, anti-inflammatory, haemostatic (Stops Bleeding)
BITTERWEED (Mormordica Charnatia) leaves for insect bites, bee stings,
burns, contact rashes, and small wounds.
ARNICA FLOWERS are used for sprains, relief from rheumatic pains and chilblains bruises. DO NOT use on open wounds or where skin is broken.
CALENDULA bruises, scrapes and dry skin.
CATNIP mosquito repellant, scalp irritations, external bruises
CHAMOMILE is the traditional skin herb for treating eczema and irritable skin. Good for rheumatic pain, bruising, lumbago and arthritis.
CHICKWEED (Stellaria spp) can heal wounds, draw boils, insect bites, stings or splinters and is good for rashes and itches on the skin. A fat emulsifier – it can help dissolve cellulite.
CHICKWEED/PLANTAIN equal parts: itchy rashes.
CINNAMON is a circulatory stimulant that relieves arthritic and rheumatic pain whose aroma will help coughs and respiratory conditions.
COMFREY is used for bone or muscle damage, including osteoarthritis, arthritic joints, bruises, sprains, inflamed bunions and other traumatic injuries
ECHINACEA species for burns, wounds and skin irritations. Lymphatic toner
EUCALYPTUS is extremely antiseptic. Rubbed on the chest and inhaled it is great for bronchitis, asthma and influenza. Good for rheumatic or arthritic pain,
GERANIUM is relaxing and aromatic. It relieves premenstrual tension, dermatitis, eczema, herpes, dry skin.
GOLDENROD LEAVES Wounds, sores and insect bites
GROUND IVY (Glechoma hederacea) abcesses and tumours, bruises, backaches, piles
HYSSOP heals wounds, bruises, rheumatism, ,helps clean oily skin, kills body lice
JEWELWEED (Impatiens Species)piles, skin irritations of any kind, remedy for poison ivy
JUNIPER BERRIES arthritic joints, muscular pains, eczema or psiorasis
LAVENDER for eczema, sunburn or scalds, painful muscles, tension headaches,
LAMB’S EAR for strains and bruises. Dries up bug bites. Arnica substitute.
LEMON BALM for herpes, sores, gout, insect bites and an insect repellent.
LEMON GRASS The base of the Lemon Grass is a strong insect repellant and aromatic
MAGNOLIA TREE BARK astringent for sores, wounds and ulcers
MARSHMALLOW dry, chapped, abused skin.
MINT is an insect repellant and can be used for insect bites and sores, neuralgia, rheumatism, rubbed on gout or used as a massage on chests for tension and chest complaints.
MUGWORT for rheumatism, aching muscles, bruises and as a stimulant.
MYRTLE leaves are astringent. antibiotic and antiseptic.For bruises and hemorrhoids
NEEM is easily absorbed by skin so it helps heal bumps and bruises quickly. In healthy skin, it promotes collagen production to minimize wrinkling. It also has anti-cancer compounds, it's antibiotic, antifungal and antiviral, treats psoriasis and eczema,
OREGANO (Origanum) is antiseptic, preservative, has a tranquilizing effect on nerves
PLANTAIN leaves are healing to stings and slow-healing wounds. Great for wounds, burns and hemorrhoids, inflammations and sores. One of the great healers.
ROSEMARY (Rosemarinus officinalis)for aching joints and muscles, stimulates hair growth, for headaches, circulatory stimulant, opens blocked energy pathways.
SAGE is associated with longevity. It stimulates the circulation, is an antibiotic, astringent and antiseptic. An estrogenic herb
SPANISH NEEDLES Inflammation, antibacterial, treats wounds, sores and lacerations.
ST. JOHN’ S WORT for nerve problems, and it’s used in sunburn or after-sun,
Tendonitis’and carpal tunnel syndrome. .
YARROW-- Excellent for healing especially for the older skin.

For SALVES *Vulnerary herbs that promote healing of wounds and cuts.
Aloe,
Calendula
Marshmallow root
Self-heal/all-heal
Slippery elm
Witch hazel
Wormwood
Irish Moss
American cranesbill
Chickweed
Comfrey
Elder
Golden seal
Horsetail