It can be very rewarding to create your own herbal products as well as enhancing your knowledge and understanding of the ingredients used. We hope that by sharing some of our recipes, it will inspire and support others to use and enjoy these products as much as we do!
Herbal Smoking Blends
These all natural smoking blends make a nice alternative to tobacco and make an attractive gift. Or they can be mixed to stretch tobacco, treat the lungs kindly, and help quit tobacco. Harmony Herbals has a nice page on how to make smoking blends here. |
Essential Defender Antibacterial
Antiseptic - Antiviral - Antifungal - Antibacterial The recipe for this blend is originated during the Middle Ages. According to history books this created by a group of four thieves to protect themselves from contracting the plague while robbing the bodies of the ill and deceased. When apprehended, the thieves admitted to using the formula and disclosed the recipe in order to receive a less severe punishment for their crimes. This is a classic recipe, but you can customize it by adjusting the quantities or adding other antibacterial essential oils such as Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Thyme, Sage, Lavender, Juniper Berry, Hyssop, Bay Laurel, or Scotch Pine. Ingredients: 1 quart of distilled water, add 40 drops organic Clove Bud essential oil 35 drops organic Lemon essential oil 20 drops organic Cinnamon Bark essential oil 15 drops organic Oregano essential oil 10 drops organic Rosemary essential oil Mix all essential oils together in a dark glass bottle. This essential oil blend is very strong and must be diluted! The essential oil content should only account for 1 to 2% of the total formula. Diluted with distilled water in dark glass spray bottles is the most needed form at Standing Rock. |
From Mountain Rose Herbs..
There are many ways that you can use this powerful blend, here are some of the most common applications:
– To sanitize and purify the air in your home or workplace, place 2-3 drops of the essential oil blend in a diffuser, nebulizer, or in a pot of simmering water on the stove. Diffuse for approximately 20-30 minutes. This is especially beneficial if someone in your home or workplace is sick.
– Make an antibacterial all-purpose spray for cleaning and disinfecting your home or workplace. This is perfect for office spaces and shared areas! Fill a spray bottle with water and add the essential oil blend at a 1-2 % dilution rate. Spray on counter tops, desks, and on other surfaces. Make sure to shake before using as the oil and water will naturally separate.
– Use a 1-2% dilution rate of the essential oil blend in a base of water or alcohol, and spray onto insect bites, poison oak, and poison ivy rashes to help soothe itching and irritation.
– Mix the essential oil blend at a 1-2% dilution rate with organic Jojoba or Olive oil. Use as a massage oil for sore muscles, the lower back, neck, and feet. It can also be dabbed on skin throughout the day for general support.
– When congested, mix a 1-2% dilution rate of the essential oil blend with organic Jojoba or Olive oil, and rub under the nose or on the chest. Or, place 1-2 drops in a bowl of hot, steaming water and inhale the vapors under a towel to relieve congestion.
There are many ways that you can use this powerful blend, here are some of the most common applications:
– To sanitize and purify the air in your home or workplace, place 2-3 drops of the essential oil blend in a diffuser, nebulizer, or in a pot of simmering water on the stove. Diffuse for approximately 20-30 minutes. This is especially beneficial if someone in your home or workplace is sick.
– Make an antibacterial all-purpose spray for cleaning and disinfecting your home or workplace. This is perfect for office spaces and shared areas! Fill a spray bottle with water and add the essential oil blend at a 1-2 % dilution rate. Spray on counter tops, desks, and on other surfaces. Make sure to shake before using as the oil and water will naturally separate.
– Use a 1-2% dilution rate of the essential oil blend in a base of water or alcohol, and spray onto insect bites, poison oak, and poison ivy rashes to help soothe itching and irritation.
– Mix the essential oil blend at a 1-2% dilution rate with organic Jojoba or Olive oil. Use as a massage oil for sore muscles, the lower back, neck, and feet. It can also be dabbed on skin throughout the day for general support.
– When congested, mix a 1-2% dilution rate of the essential oil blend with organic Jojoba or Olive oil, and rub under the nose or on the chest. Or, place 1-2 drops in a bowl of hot, steaming water and inhale the vapors under a towel to relieve congestion.
Herbal Glycerin Tinctures
Glycerin tinctures are a gentle alternative to alcohol-based tinctures. While they do have a shorter shelf life than alcohol-based tinctures (10-16 months vs alcohol-based tinctures' 4-6 years), when stored in the fridge they remain fresher and are suitable for children or those avoiding alcohol for any reason.
Great herbs for glycerin tinctures that are in demand at Standing Rock are: Milk thistle, Milky Oat, Lemon Balm, Elderberry, Echinacea, Lomatium, Nettle, Elecampane, Horehound, Mullien, Licorice, Osha, St Johns Wort, Dandelion, Chamomile, Fennel, Ginger, Catnip, Peppermint
Glycerin tinctures are a gentle alternative to alcohol-based tinctures. While they do have a shorter shelf life than alcohol-based tinctures (10-16 months vs alcohol-based tinctures' 4-6 years), when stored in the fridge they remain fresher and are suitable for children or those avoiding alcohol for any reason.
- Fill a mason jar ½ way with dried herb (2/3 way full with fresh herb). Chop dried herb well before mixing with the glycerin.
- In a separate jar, mix 3 parts organic Vegetable Glycerine and 1 part distilled water. Shake to combine.
- Pour liquid mixture over the herb and completely cover to fill the jar.
- Label container with date, ratio of glycerine to water, and herbs used.
- Agitate daily for 4-6 weeks.
- Strain with cheesecloth, bottle, label and date!
Great herbs for glycerin tinctures that are in demand at Standing Rock are: Milk thistle, Milky Oat, Lemon Balm, Elderberry, Echinacea, Lomatium, Nettle, Elecampane, Horehound, Mullien, Licorice, Osha, St Johns Wort, Dandelion, Chamomile, Fennel, Ginger, Catnip, Peppermint