Here is an article that was sent to me through the internet, that I thought you might be interested in. it was written by Shandley McMurray, and has some useful and interesting information. (For more information on herbal remedies, cures, etc; herbal recipes; all natural homemade makeup/bath/massage oil etc; and so much more, please check [...]
What more can you want in such an aromatic after shave lotion than it to also be soothing, stimulating, styptic, and to act as an astringent? Well, this one does double duty!!! When the day has worn on, and you are ‘dog tired’, use this wonderfully fragrant herbal essence as an alcohol rub to relax [...]
Common and everyday spices are well known to have healing effects and have been used in this way by virtually all of mankind at one time or another, from ancient times to present day. (see the spice history chart in betweenclosefriends.com for more information)
As we come full circle and begin turning away from the fast-food [...]
Whether it is cold or hot outside, having a supply of this Refreshing Mint Syrup will always be welcomed! The benfits and healing properties or mint are legandary.
This recipe yields approximately 3 cups of a tasty syrup which can be used in summer for flavouring lemonades, teas, mint jullips, etc, and [...]
An Herbal Pillow to Soothe the Nerves and Quieten the Brain Woodruff produces the sweet scent of hay when it is dry, and is therefore very pleasing and relaxing to the nerves. Both peppermint and chamomile are relaxing scents that are fresh, clean and calming. This is also an excellent sachet to soothe nervous tension [...]
A sharp Lemon Sachet Mixture: This is a favorite of mine to include in my lingerie drawers. For other scented herbal sachets, betweenclosefriends.com blog contains a wide variety, including 3 herbal recipe alternatives to mothballs. ( Get rid of moths without mothballs, sweet-smelling herbal moth repellent bags, or All-natural sweet smelling moth repellent). Much more [...]
Peppermint Rinse—This aromatic hair rinse proves especially beneficial for greasy hair of all colours, providing squeaky clean tresses. The added benefit is a subtle light and refreshing scent permeates your hair as well! Very inviting to the touch….(for more herbal recipes for your hair; cosmetic preparations; quick and simple homemade herbal gift giving ideas; herbal [...]
