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"Great as a deep cleanser for acne. Aids fast healing without scarring. Honey is an antibiotic. Bacteria cannot live in honey. Extremely nourishing, aids fast healing without scarring. Helps in rejuvenating the skin leading to the elimination of fine wrinkles. Great moisturiser."

Ingredients: cucumbers, honey, oatmeal...

"This is from Purdue University and will gradually bring back the color of you hair! You must use it for at least 3 weeks to see results."

Ingredients: dried rosemary, dried sage...

"This recipe is from the book "Herbal Teas". It is supposed to be good for colds, but it has a nice flavor for everyday use too. Echinancea is useful for fighting off colds and flu, especially at the onset of symptoms. Catnip eases symptoms of colds, flus and bronchitis and is very calming and relaxing. Yarrow is useful for the onset of colds..."

Ingredients: honey, lemon balm leaves...

"A bread poultice is a nice easy way to get thorns or glass out of a child's foot. Much better than fighting a screaming child with a needle. I never let anyone near me with a needle when I was a kid! Works best when you use Daddy's handkerchief, lots of love and words like "poor soldier, been in the wars, have you?""

Ingredients: hot water, muslin, white bread...

"I got this off of Welltellme.com. Even if it doesn't help for colds, it tates pretty good! Drink it warm throughout the day. You don't wan't to kill the healing properties of the garlic, so if you have to reheat, put it in a mug and simmer it in a small pot of water. I added hte peppermint and I think it was a good choice."

Ingredients: raw honey, lemons...

"Petroleum jelly is easy to make and it is an ingredient of many other products. Naturalists may substitute a natural oil, such as grapeseed oil or sweet almond oil for the baby or mineral oil to create an "un-petroleum jelly.""

Ingredients: beeswax, mineral oil, oil...

"A spicy light brew that is light on the tea and heavier on the spice, although if you like more tea you can add that. I have made this with lemon juice instead of lime juice as well. It is easy to play around with."

Ingredients: coriander seeds, fresh lime juice...

"A very strong spray to protect against fruit fly, aphids etc. Ensure you wear gloves while preparing. Orignates from the garden clinic show."

Ingredients: garlic cloves, salt, water...

"This is a real interesting anti-bloating soak to be used during those times just before your menstrual cycle swings in because that is the time when you might retain a bit of fluid. Bloating is the most uncomfortable thing ever and I've suffered alot of it, so I know how terrible it is. Hence this recipe really interests me and I will be trying..."

Ingredients: arame seaweed, water, lemons...