Herbs & Essential Oils for Spring

detoxing*rebuilding*optimal health

Tune into the vybz of Autumn to release the old and make way for the new! Below you will find a few herbs that are excellent for cleansing and rebuilding the body, as well as strengthening the immune system during the cold. Autumn is a time of darkness when things begin to whither and die, leaving behind seeds for the Spring season. The same goes for us. It's a time for us to go within and get rid of the negative emotions, bad habits, and old waste that no longer makes us happy or healthy, making way for all that is good and positive. Cleanse your space, rebuild it, and watch love grow inside and out! Join me and loving your body each season with abundant herbs of the Great Earth!

!~Astragulus~!

The roots of herbs, plants, and trees store their potent and vital energy of the Great Earth in all of her elements. Astragulus is a very ancient and wise root herb, a mainstay in chineese medicine.  Among its many valuable qualities are: it raises white blood cell count (valuable in immunity), it is kidney supporting, immune modulating, tones the spleen, and is nourishing in any 'wasting' syndromes. You can put astragalus in any of your long-cooking foods, and let its benign flavor permeate your soups, stews, etc. Or it can be taken as tincture or decoction. 

!~Mushrooms~!

Mushrooms- mushrooms build immunity. They are immune modulators, anti-viral, antioxidant, will pull out heavy metals from the body, and are cancer preventative.

A good food mushroom which is also medicinal is Shitake. Shitake can be used in sauté, stews, beans, etc. It is quite tasty.

Another good medicinal mushroom is Reishi. In addition to being immune modulating, it is also specific for cardio health, lowers histimine reactions (as in allergies), and is very high in antioxidants.

In addition Turkey Tail is a good medicinal mushroom which is especially supportive to the respiratory system.

And lets not forget Maitake which is helpful to the liver, helpful with digestive issues, and is protective.

Shitake is the only one of the above mushrooms, that can actually be eaten as food. The rest can be taken as tincture.

Even your everyday table mushrooms have some of these healing, supportive qualities. Just be sure you use organic mushrooms only. Fungicides are heavily used in the farming of mushrooms.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

~Steam Treatment~

Carefully pour the boiling liquid into a bowl and place it on a table. Bend your head over the bowl, close your eyes and slowly inhale the steam. For greater effect, drape a towel over your head to trap the steam. If you find yourself getting uncomfortably hot simply remove the towel. Inhale the steam for 10 to 15 minutes or until congestion is alleviated.

 

For alternate steam treatments, add five to 10 drops of eucalyptus oil to your vaporizer water or add several drops to a hot bath. The bath treatment not only clears congestion, but soothe aches from the body as well.

 

~Topical Treatment~

Mix 15 to 30 drops of eucalyptus oil with1/2 cup of coconut or olive oil. If you'd prefer, you can substitute sesame or almond oil for the olive oil.

Apply the mixture to the chest as a rub to relieve chest and nasal congestion. Try wrapping a towel around the area to add warmth and to help the mixture penetrate the skin.

 As the eucalyptus penetrates, it loosens phlegm and mucus from the chest for less constricted breathing.

Re-apply every two to three hours as needed.

Astragulus Root Herbal Recipes

Very beneficial as an infusion drank as a tea, Astragulus Root can boost the immune system fighting off colds and flu!

~Astragulus Root Tea Infusion~

Boil 1 cup of Pure Water per tsp. of Astragulus Root. Once water is boiling toss in your Root, cover, and bring heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes and leave to infuse overnight. If you need an immediate tea, allow to cool and drink. You may choose to boil a tsp. of Echinacea Root with your Astragulus Root Tea for added immunity. It's a banging combination, getting your body ready for the climate changes.

~Reishi Mushroom Recipes~

Try your local farmers markent or healthy grocery store for organic or natural grown Ginger Root. Local is better, Organic is priceless!

Ital Foods for Vibrant Health & Wellness

We all know our health is our wealth! Being a millionaire can not save us from sickness and dis~ease, only a healthy balanced lifestyle. Become your own doctor by preventing or healing current ailments and dis~ease by allowing natural foods from the earth to nurture your body! Food closest to it's original state is the best. Take your time if you're moving into a more conscious healthy way of living. The transition may be challenging yet exciting and rewarding! Remember to get something new we have to get rid of the old. In order to make changes we can't keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. So make your adjustments small one step at a time and healthy living can be a lifestyle for you, not a diet or a fad!