HERBS FOR SKIN CARE: HERBAL POULTICE AND HOW TO MAKE A BASIC CREAM

Apr 21 2009

Herbal Poultice

Poutices are an effective treatment, directly applied, for stubborn blackheads, boils, spots and wounds. Fresh herbs are best for a poultice. Crush the leaves and stems to a pulp on a wooden board with a rolling pin or in a blender. Spread the herbal pulp on a piece of linen, place on the affected area and then bind with a dry cloth. Fresh or dried herbs can be steamed and used as a poultice. Take the softened, warm herbs and put them onto a piece of woven cloth and place on the affected area. Then cover with a woollen cloth and fasten with other cloths so it is air tight. Poultices can be left on for a few hours or overnight.

How to Make a Basic Cream

Bee’s wax 30 g, 120 ml vegetable oil, 30 ml herbal infusion, decoction or flower water, 6 drops essential oil. Melt beeswax in top of a double saucepan. Add oil slowly, beating constantly. Remove from heat, then slowly add herbal water beating constantly. Once mixed slow down to a steady stir until mixture has cooled before adding the essential oils. Basic moisturising lotion: bee’s wax 30 g, 90 ml vegetable oil, 60 ml herbal infusion, decoction or flower water, 6 drops essential oil. Melt beeswax in top of a double saucepan. Add oil slowly, then trickle in herbal infusion. Remove from heat, once mixture has cooled down to body temperature add essential oils. Stir until mixture is thoroughly blended then decant into bottles. Shake vigorously to prevent separation.