Did you know that Garlic is a Natural Antibiotic ?

Garlic is a proven natural antibiotic, and unlike the manmade substances like “penicillin” the body does not resist to garlic. This means that it is unlikely that Garlic will stop treating infections and we will never become immune to garlic. The more aged the garlic the more potent it is, and the more it protects the body from disease and infections.

Garlic its self does have side effects if used excessive raw garlic can be strong too much can cause stomach irritation and headaches. If you are allergic to garlic you can develop a skin rash, and a temperature.

Folk lore puts this super herb on a major pedestal and has been known as a “Wonder Drug” as it was used during the plague. Garlic has been used to treat the common cold and even used to help manage cholesterol.

I use a tonic for skin infections and as an antibacterial wash. Here is my mixture that I use.

½ cup of warm water

3 garlic cloves

1 teaspoon of vodka

Take fresh cloves and peel them and rinse with water. Peirce the cloves with a sharp knife several times being careful not to cut the clove all the way through. Place cloves in jar add water and vodka. Cover tightly with lid and let sit overnight place jar I frig and it will keep for about 7 to 10 days. This mixture will smell strong but that is ok it is normal.

Do you have any garlic remedies’ ? Post your comments below I would love to hear from you !

Herbs to Heal Minor Cuts and Scrapes

              Summer is coming and if you have kids we all know that this is the time for cuts, scrapes, bruises and even broken bones occasionally. Here is a small list of herbs that can help comfort those small aces and pains.

Comfrey  is one of the most effective herbs used to treat small cuts. Comfrey can help to grow new skin and cells  and can be applied directly to the cuts and then covered with a cloth or a band aide.  made into a poultice form this herb works best. This herb when brewed as a tea also helps in the healing processes for broken bones and ligaments and tendons as well.

Aloe Vera we all know this herb to be great with minor burns and sunburns but did you know that it is also a popular herb that can be used in treating scrapes, cuts and other wounds. This gooey herb helps fight infection and can be mixed with Lavender to make a quick antiseptic wash to cleanse cuts and small wounds. Mix equal parts of lavender oil or herb with the meaty aloe and 1/2 cup of water if using dried herbs let sit in the water over night and to keep this mixture for 7 days or up too 14 days add 1 teaspoon of vodka.  Aloe Vera also treats most skin diseases .

Calendula this is great for dry skin and wounds. A mixture of these petals made into a poultice or the oil added to some coco butter works well too.  Made into a salve this herb is great for chapped lips, diaper rash, and chafing can be applied under the breast and in hot spots to alive heat rash. Additionally this herb can be used as a tea for mouthwash for gum and tooth infections, a gargle for sore throats and tonsillitis, and a sitz bath for hemorrhoids. You can drink the tea to help treat bladder infections.

Birch Sap good to use as an antibacterial wash and also eliminates toxins. Great for acne, and skin issues such as psoriasis.

Chickweed this herb is good for itchy irritated skin and can also help stop bleeding in wounds.