The cold and flu season

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Permalink Reply by Karlyn Rayne on November 20, 2009 at 9:23am

A strong germ killer.

Try using in a diffuser or aroma lamp to keep colds, coughs and sinus
problems at a minimum this fall and winter.

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Permalink Reply by Karlyn Rayne on November 20, 2009 at 9:23am

Cold & Flu Room Spray

Eucalyptus - 10 drops
Frankincense- 8 drops
Tea Tree - 8 drops
Ravensara - 6 drops
Rosemary - 4 drops
Emulsifier - 30 drops
distilled water- 8 ounces

Blend the essential oils together then add the emulsifier. Stir well then add to the Linen/room spray. Shake well. Spray around the room as needed. If you want to spray a little on the pillow, only spray on one side. Let it dry then place the sprayed side down, away from the side the face will touch. This allows the essential oils to not touch the skin which could cause irritation but lets them surround you while you sleep.

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Permalink Reply by Karlyn Rayne on November 20, 2009 at 9:25am

Dragon Ale (for colds and flu)ELIXIR

4 Cups Brandy
1 Tablespoon Crushed Peppermint Leaves
1 Cup Honey
1 teaspoon Sage
1 Tablespoon Orange Rind
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
2 Whole Cloves
2 or 3 Eucalyptus leaves
Juice of ½ Lemon

In a medium sized saucepan stir the brandy and honey over a low heat
until the
honey is dissolved. Mix the orange rind, cloves, Cardamom, lemon
juice,
peppermint leaf, sage, cinnamon, and eucalyptus leaves in a medium
sized
container. Add the brandy. Cover, let sit for 2 weeks. Strain. Store
in
sterilized glass bottles.

Take 1-2 teaspoons as needed. Yield: 5 cups



Sore Throat remedy
This is a tea with rosemary, slippery elm, yarrow, sage, Echinacea, a bit of licorice and thyme.


a big pinch (2 tsp) Echinacea
a smidgen (1/2 tsp) of slippery elm
a smidgen (1/2 tsp) licorice root
a pinch (1 tsp) of yarrow
a pinch (1 tsp) thyme
a 1/2 handful (2 TBS) of rosemary

put in a tea cozy or tea straining cup fill with herbs
put boiling water into cup
let steep for 10 min or until most of the herbs sink to the bottom
mix with a bit of honey for taste...
drink 2 times per day, for three days.
Your sore throat/swollen glands should be gone.

If they are not, then go see a Doctor.


Fever Brew

Ingredients:
1-tsp. flax seed
1-cup hot water
2-3 slices of lemon, juiced
Dash cinnamon
1/2-tsp. honey
1/2-tsp. lemon jam

Method:
Steep the flaxseed in hot water for 15 minutes. Strain and add lemon, jam, cinnamon and honey. Drink as hot as possible. This also soothes the throat.

Magickal Associations:
Vitality, comeliness, prosperity, protection

History/Lore:
Bohemian tradition says if children dance in a flax field once every seven years until maturity they will grow to be strong and beautiful. Flaxseed can generally be found in many health food stores.

Alternative
If your stomach can tolerate it, some black pepper or other purgative herb can help cleanse out your system.

from Kitchen Witch's Guide to Brews and Potions, Patricia Telasco


Flu Relief
(for Dysentery)

Ingredients:
1 egg, beaten
1-cup skim milk
1-capful vinegar
Dash cinnamon

Method:
Warm the milk slowly over a low flame while stirring in the beaten egg. When fully incorporated, add vinegar and cinnamon. Drink small sips until 1 cup is consumed. Procedure may be repeated in six hours.

Magickal Associations:
Success, power, love, protection

History/Lore:
In China, vinegar was sometimes vaporized in hot kettles to disburse negative influences or evil magick. Similarly, cinnamon was often used to purify Eastern temples.

Alternative
If you also have a lot of gas pain, add 1/2-tsp. ground cloves to this mixture.

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