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IndexAAche-No-More Foot

Formula, 205Achy Muscle Massage

Gel, 276Acid reflux, 185Acne-Erasing Toner, 96Acne remedies

baking soda, 39bran, 228carrots, 66cinnamon, 118garlic, 147grapes, 60hydrogen peroxide, 345lemons, 191nutmeg, 123–124oatmeal, 220olive oil, 240onions, 254–255raspberries, 56sugar, 166toothpaste, 285tree fruits, 16witch hazel, 339–340yogurt, 352–353

Acorns, 204Aftershave, 120, 178, 325,

338–339Age spot remedies

apples, 11

castor oil, 78cherries, 15honey, 161horseradish, 153lemons, 191onions, 255–256

Alcohol (rubbing), 341, 342

Alcoholic beverages, 185, 230–231. See also Hangover remedies; specific types

Allergy cautions, 211Allergy remedies, 3, 71,

82, 159–160All-Natural Shampoo,

241All-Over Honey and

Herb Scrub, 162All-Purpose Cough

Syrup, 247Allspice, 123Almond oil, 182, 205, 210Almonds

for beauty, 208, 209, 228

for health, 202–203, 204, 205, 207

Alpha Hydroxy Facial Mask, 30

Alzheimer’s disease, 6, 95

Angelica, 108, 109Aniseed, 121, 123, 124Aniseed Syrup, 122Antacid tablets, 135Anti-Anxiety Punch, 203Antibiotics, 346–347Anti-Itch Bath, 303Anxiety. See Stress

remediesAppetite, 21, 98–99, 202Apple cider vinegar. See

VinegarApple Hair Rinse, 10Apples, 1–12

for beauty, 9–12buying, 2caution, 8for health, 1–9, 16popularity, 2varieties, 4, 6

Applesauce, 9, 10, 11–12Apple Tuna Wraps, 7Apricots, 12, 13, 16Arnica oil, 75Aromatherapy, 21, 134.

See also specific essential oils

Aromatic Oil and Milk Bath, 238

Arrhythmia, 102–103Arteriosclerosis, 4

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Balsamic vinegar, 329–330

Bananasfor beauty, 31,

239–240, 298constipation and, 216for health, 28–29

Banana-Walnut Smoothie, 113

Barley, 225, 226Basil, 271, 272–273Bath blends

baking soda, 40, 45bubble baths, 210chamomile, 106, 108cinnamon, 120Epsom salts, 133, 134,

232eucalyptus, 82herbal, 178, 179, 273honey, 155, 162, 313milk, 238, 285, 356oatmeal, 223tea, 303, 309vanilla, 123wine, 313wintertime, 236witch hazel, 340

Bay leaf, 348–349Beer, 312, 313Bees, 158. See also Insect

bites or stings; Insect repellents

Beets, 69, 72Belly fat, 329Berries, 47–57

for beauty, 54–57, 148for health, 47–54smoothie recipes, 169,

272, 348Bilberries, 49Blackberries, 49, 54–55Black eyes, 30, 289, 335

Avocado Body Butter, 23Avocado-Mango Salad,

24Avocado oil, 82–83Avocados, 17–28

for beauty, 22–28caution, 22for health, 17–22history, 21

BBaby food, 22Baby oil, 282, 283, 285Baby powder, 283, 284Back-in-Balance Bath,

128 Back Pain Panacea, 103Back pain remedies

cayenne pepper, 87–88Epsom salts, 130eucalyptus oil, 81rice, 227salt, 289

Bad breath remediesapples, 10avocados, 22cayenne pepper, 91for garlic breath, 149lemons, 196–197parsley, 266–267peppermint, 110–111spices, 117–118, 123tea, 305yogurt, 350

Baked Potatoes Hot Off the Grill, 71

Baking powder, 43, 46Baking soda, 32–42

for beauty, 38–42, 46caution, 38as deodorizer, 260for health, 32–38, 129history, 36

Arthritis remediesapples, 5castor oil, 77cayenne pepper, 87cinnamon, 117Epsom salts, 128flaxseed, 213 gin, 311grapes, 58honey, 154horseradish, 151limes, 310olive oil, 236parsley, 263roses, 181salt, 287vegetable oil, 244vinegar, 320, 321yogurt, 348–349

Aspirin, 135, 136, 137Asthma remedies

apples, 3cranberries, 50garlic, 142–143lavender, 172–173lemons, 185, 190onions, 250parsley, 264sunflower seeds, 214vinegar, 320

Athlete’s foot remediesavocados, 20berries, 48chamomile, 102cinnamon, 112garlic, 143–144mouthwash, 343onions, 253salt, 291vinegar, 317yogurt, 347

Avocado Antifungal Cream, 20




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fruit, 28marigold salve, 181onions, 250parsley, 264–265witch hazel, 335

Bunions, 130, 311Burn remedies

acorns, 204calendula, 179caution, 278honey, 155lavender, 169–170mustard, 296olive oil, 230onions, 250–251petroleum jelly, 278salt, 290

Bursitis, 48, 63, 77, 160–161

Butter, 356Buttermilk, 355, 357, 358

CCabbage, 69–70Cajun Popcorn Topping,

43Calendula

for beauty, 181, 183, 326

for health, 179–180properties of, 234, 329

Calluses. See Corn and callus remedies

Cancer prevention, 95, 113, 163

Cancer treatment, 63Canker sore remedies

baking soda, 32castor oil, 74cranberries, 50milk of magnesia, 135salt, 289yogurt, 347–348

sugar, 280, 294vanilla, 210–211

Boil remediesbread, 226cornmeal, 44eggs, 355–356figs, 14garlic, 139tea, 300

Bone health, 262–263, 305Boomeritis, 129–130.

See also Muscle ache remedies

Bountiful Breakfast Smoothie, 169

Braces pain, 292Brain function

aniseed for, 122apples for, 5, 6berries for, 47–48carrots for, 63–64cinnamon for, 117seeds for, 214turmeric for, 95

Bran, 217, 225, 228BRAT diet, 7–8Brazil nuts, 203, 206, 207Bread, 226Breast feeding, 62, 264,

304–305Breast pain, 77Brewer’s yeast, 43, 45, 46Bronchitis remedies

Epsom salts, 129garlic, 139honey, 159lemons, 187onions, 247–248

Bruise remediesblueberries, 51cayenne pepper, 90Epsom salts, 128fish oil, 83

Blackheads, 133, 161, 191, 228

Black pepper, 93, 96Bladder problems, 50,

188, 213, 316Bleeding disorders, 141Blisters

preventing, 44, 125–126, 275, 301, 342

treating, 62–63, 170, 173, 341

Bloating, 58Blood sugar control, 2,

113, 330Blueberries, 48, 51Body care. See also Body

scrubs; Itchy skinbath powders, 45body butters, 23, 211body oils, 182, 215moisturizers, 25, 163,

177, 193, 285sponge baths, 41wintertime, 41–42

Body odor remedieslemons, 196mouthwash, 343parsley, 267tea tree oil, 84vinegar, 331

Body scrubsalmond, 228avocado, 26citrus, 194–195, 201Epsom salts, 133,

237–238honey, 162mango, 31oatmeal, 223sea salt, 294–295spice, 96, 119, 122–123,

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Club soda, 313Cocoa butter, 79–80, 285Coconut, 206Coconut milk, 212Coconut oil, 204, 210–211,

237Coffee, 260, 313Cognac, 311–312Cold and flu remedies.

See also Nasal conges-tion; Sinus remedies

apples, 3baking soda, 35, 36–37castor oil, 77chamomile, 102chives, 258cinnamon, 113–114citrus, 186–187,

198–199cognac, 311–312eucalyptus oil, 81, 82garlic, 139, 140–141,

311–312honey, 159hot-pepper sauce, 94hydrogen peroxide,

343onions, 248–249peppermint, 110tea, 301vinegar, 319, 320, 323yogurt, 346

Cold-Clobbering Tea, 301

Cold sore remediesbaking soda, 37echinacea, 180garlic, 146honey, 160lemons, 189

Cold-temperature relief, 144, 219

Colic, 164

Cherries, 13, 15, 16Cherry Pit-Spitting

Championships, 14Chestnuts, 206Chewing gum, 244Chickpeas, 95Childbirth. See See

Pregnancy or childbirthChildren. See Infants and

childrenChilled Berry Soup, 52Chives, 258, 259Chlorophyll, 337–338Chocolate, 163, 164, 165Cholesterol remedies

apples, 3avocados, 17cinnamon, 113egg vinegar, 330–331sunflower seeds, 214

Chronic fatigue, 322Chub rub, 277Cinnamon, 112–120

for beauty, 117–120, 124

caution, 118essential oil, 134for health, 112–117,

175history, 115

Circulation, 86, 150–151, 249

Citrus, 194–195, 197–201, 234. See also Lemons; Limes

Citrus-Powered Tooth Powder, 190

Classic Lemonade, 185Cloves

for beauty, 123, 124, 242

for health, 121, 185, 231

Cantaloupe, 60Carmelite Water, 109Carotenoderma, 64Carpal tunnel syndrome,

75, 87, 98Carrots, 61–69

for beauty, 66–69caution, 64cooking, 66fishing rods from, 63for health, 61–66

Cashews, 203Castor oil, 73–81

for beauty, 78–81cautions, 74, 75for health, 73–77, 129as lubricant, 79

Cataracts, 302Catnip, 109, 234Cayenne pepper, 85–92

for beauty, 91–92caution, 88for health, 85–91homemade tincture, 92tolerance of, 89–90

Cellulite remediescayenne pepper, 91citrus, 199ginger, 153olive oil, 237strawberries, 57vinegar, 326

Chamomile, 97–108for beauty, 104–108,

111, 326, 329caution, 100essential oil, 134, 234for health, 97–104,

201Chamomile Ice, 101Chard, 297Charley horses, 20, 187,

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eucalyptus oil, 84lavender, 176lemons, 195mint, 111mouthwash, 343tea tree oil, 84vinegar, 327yogurt, 350

Darkening Color Rinse, 309

Dead Sea salt, 290. See also Salt

Dentures, 32, 101, 292Deodorant, 38, 281–282,

337–338Depression, 18–19, 82,

203De-Stressing Bath Blend,

356Detoxification, 185, 264,

287Diabetes, 2, 113, 127, 289Diaper rash remedies

baking soda, 34oatmeal, 219olive oil, 235petroleum jelly, 278witch hazel, 335

Diarrhea Rehydration Formula, 37

Diarrhea remediesapples, 7–8blackberries, 49carrots, 64, 65–66cinnamon, 116gelatin, 164honey, 160limes, 197–198onions, 251–252raspberries, 53rehydration, 227salt, 290

DIY Sports Drink, 35

olive oil, 231onions, 247radishes, 152vinegar, 319wine, 310

Cradle cap, 235Cranberries, 49–50, 56Cranberry Complexion

Complex, 55Cream of tartar, 44–45Creamy Orange Facial

Spread, 201Crispy Pickled Chard

Stalks, 297Cucumbers, 70, 72Cumin, 93, 94Curcumin, 95–96Curried Yogurt Dip, 353Cuticle creams, 28,

79–80, 239Cut or scrape remedies

avocados, 17bananas, 28calendula, 179cloves, 121cranberries, 50Epsom salts, 127grapes, 58–59honey, 155lavender, 174lemons, 184–185mouthwash, 341witch hazel, 335

Cutting boards, 289Cyprus oil, 234Cystitis, 50

DDandruff remedies

aspirin, 136baby oil, 284beer, 312chives, 259

Colonoscopy prep, 122, 334

Comfrey, 109–110, 111Conjunctivitis, 3–4, 303Constipation remedies

angelica, 108apples, 8beets, 69castor oil, 74, 77Epsom salts, 126garlic, 145ginger, 151honey, 160oatmeal, 216olive oil, 231papaya, 30rhubarb, 59sunflower seeds, 214vinegar, 321

Cooling Summer Skin Mist, 176

Coriander, 94, 96Corn and callus remedies

aspirin, 136avocados, 19bread, 226castor oil, 74chamomile, 102Epsom salts, 130–131garlic, 139lemons, 189onions, 254tea, 300

Cornmeal, 43, 44, 46, 200Cornstarch, 43–46Cough remedies

aniseed, 122barley, 226eucalyptus oil, 81ginger, 121honey, 159lavender, 171oatmeal, 217




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Fabulous Fragrant Facial Scrubbers, 105

Facial cleansers. See also Makeup removers

anti-acne, 352–353anti-aging, 307bracing, 222brightening, 54, 152deep-cleaning, 38–39,

132–133, 166, 352exfoliating, 27, 46,

200, 208–209, 293, 299

multitask, 272–273for normal skin, 274for oily skin, 46, 148softening, 105, 200,

208, 299ultra-simple, 192–193

Facial hair, 344–345Facial masks

for all skin types, 15, 26, 193

alpha hydroxy, 30anti-acne, 56, 60, 66,

147, 254–255anti-aging, 60, 68, 163,

209, 222, 256, 354anti-inflammatory,

307–308clarifying, 328cleansing, 25for combination skin,

222detoxifying, 201for dry skin, 25, 31,

95–96, 215, 299, 306, 353

exfoliating, 26, 137, 270, 308–309

firming, 10, 339, 357invigorating, 200–201for irritated skin, 353

ginger, 150–151honey, 157lemons, 185peppermint, 110

Epsom salts, 125–134for beauty, 132–134caution, 127for health, 125–131,

287history, 130magnesium in, 125

Essential oils, 21, 134, 234. See also specific essential oils

Eucalyptus oilfor beauty, 84for health, 81–82, 129,

171properties of, 134, 234

Excellent Electrolyte Enhancer, 288

Eyebrows, 280Eyelashes, 79, 237Eyes

bags under, 27black eye, 30, 289, 335bloodshot, 52cataracts, 302dark circles, 16,

209–210, 268makeup remover, 78,

243, 245pinkeye, 3–4, 303puffy or swollen, 293sore or strained, 52, 74,

97, 181, 189, 303, 335styes, 74, 266, 303vision, 29, 49, 64, 215

Eye shadow, 279

FFabulous Facial Mist, 344Fabulous Flu Bath, 102

Dizziness, 316Drug interactions, 88,

100, 249, 317Dry scalp, 24Dysentery, 251–252

EEarache remedies

bran, 225carrots, 61castor oil, 76chamomile, 100garlic, 139, 141lavender, 172onions, 246–247salt, 287

Earwax, 93, 244, 342Easy Oat Crackers, 221Echinacea, 180, 182Eczema remedies

avocados, 19, 20milk, 354–355oatmeal, 217–218olive oil, 232–233tea, 303–304vegetable shortening,

244Eggs, 354, 357, 358Egg vinegar, 330–331Elder flowers, 329Electrolyte balance

avocados for, 20baking soda for, 35Epsom salts for, 128lemons for, 186rice for, 227salt for, 288

Electrolyte-Replacement Tonic, 186

Endometriosis, 77Energizing Bath Oil, 340Energy enhancers

essential oils, 234




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Fishing rods, 63Fish oil, 82–83Five-Minute All-Star

Marinade, xFlaxseed, 213, 215Fleas, in carpet, 33Flowery Bath Crystals,

133Flu. See Cold and flu

remediesFluid retention, 21Foaming Ache Reliever,

291Food cravings, 99, 114,

185Foot care. See also

Athlete’s foot remedies; Blisters; Ingrown toenails; Plantar warts

cold feet, 85, 115, 249diabetes caution, 289dry, cracked feet, 194,

229, 238–239, 277, 331

exfoliation, 124, 134, 194, 238, 295

foot odor, 134, 165–166, 181, 295, 305, 337

sweaty feet, 44, 301tired feet, 41, 57, 131,

181, 205, 266, 298, 335

Foot-to-Head Warm-Up Treatment, 219

Four Thieves Vinegar, 321, 322, 323

Freckle remediescastor oil, 79horseradish, 153lemons, 191papaya, 31strawberries, 57

anti-inflammatory, 308anti-shine, 339astringent, 183, 192cleansing, 66detoxifying, 293–294for dry skin, 16, 341herbal, 328–329invigorating, 152–153multitask, 12, 93, 273for normal skin, 340for oily skin, 72,

306–307pH-balancing, 328softening, 192, 256soothing, 104, 111,

179ultra-simple, 268–269

Fat, in avocados, 17Fatigue, 157, 249, 322Fettuccine Sweet and

Hot, 89Fever, 54, 71, 86–87Fever blisters. See Cold

sore remediesFeverfew, 180Fiber, 1Fibromyalgia, 128Figs, 14, 16Finger infections, 173Fingernails. See also

Hand carecleaning, 38cuticles, 28, 79–80,

239fungus, 83, 282, 318,

331, 343, 347hangnails, 73,

275–276polishing, 324weak, 68, 148, 166,

197, 229, 245, 358whitening, 196, 284,

313, 324, 345

moisturizing, 269, 308–309

multitask, 56, 273, 357for normal to oily skin,

25–26for oily skin, 111, 118,

220, 227, 353peel-off, 68–69, 165pore-refining, 60,

147–148, 294for rough, blemished

skin, 193skin-lightening, 96,

256skin prep for, 104, 179softening, 56, 106, 107,

132soothing, 118–119stress-reducing, 353toning, 221

Facial moisturizersapple, 10–11avocado, 26baby oil, 285butter, 356castor oil, 81commercial brands, 25eucalyptus oil, 84lavender, 177lemon, 358olive oil, 240, 243petroleum jelly, 279vegetable shortening,

245Facial neuralgia, 316Facial steams, 106–107,

124Facial toners

for all skin types, 228, 306

anti-acne, 96antibacterial,

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restoring shine, 25, 56, 161, 183, 312, 331, 343

softening, 177, 257styling, 176, 283, 293,

312, 358summertime, 229volumizing, 132, 212,

292, 312washing, 11–12, 84,

132Hair conditioners

avocado, 24beer, 313cantaloupe, 60carrot, 67egg, 358garlic, 150herbal, 326macadamia oil, 212mayonnaise, 298molasses, 167olive oil, 242, 243peanut butter, 212rosemary, 274wheat germ, 229yogurt, 351–352

Hair-Growth Tonic, 351Hair loss, 91, 241,

256–258, 267–268Hair problems

chlorine damage, 42, 241, 313

flyaway hair, 240, 268frizzy hair, 23, 165gray hair, 149–150,

166, 274oily hair, 132, 195paint spatters, 283 split ends, 282

Hair spray, 167, 195Hair-Taming Treatment,

150

Gout, 13, 128, 146Gout-Be-Gone Preserves,

5Grains, 225–229. See also

OatmealGranita, 101Grapefruit essential oil,

21, 134Grapefruit juice, 198,

199Grapes, 58–59, 60Great Grape and

Marvelous Melon Smoothie, 58

Gum disease remediesbaking soda, 33chamomile, 100lemons, 191salt, 286tea, 302–303witch hazel, 333

HHairbrushes, 42, 327Hair care. See also

Dandruff remedies; Hair conditioners; Hair loss; Hair problems; Hair spray; Shampoos

balancing pH, 72clarifying, 10, 42, 67,

215, 327, 350–351coloring, 282dry-cleaning, 223–224,

283enhancing color,

67–68, 242, 257, 260, 267, 309–310, 351

highlighting, 72, 105, 313, 344

lightening, 200moisturizing, 25

French Carrot Salad, 62French Dressing, 239Fruit. See specific fruits

GGallbladder health, 188Garlic, 138–150

bad breath from, 149for beauty, 147–150buying, 144caution, 141excessive use, 142for health, 138–147,

311–312, 320history, 146

Garlicky Broccolini, 145

Garlic-Strawberry Facial Scrub, 148

Gas preventionbaking soda for, 37bran for, 217carrots for, 64citrus for, 199parsley for, 262spices for, 94

Gelatin, 164, 165–166Gem of a Germ-Busting

Brew, 140Geranium oil, 134, 209,

234Germs, killing, 323Get-Up-and-Go Honey

Bars, 157Gin, 311Ginger

for beauty, 122–123, 124, 153, 238

for health, 121, 122, 150–151, 213, 236

Ginger ale, 313Gingivitis. See Gum

disease remedies




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Herbs, 108–111, 270–274. See also specific herbs

Hiccups, 99, 164, 189High blood pressure

apples for, 5aspirin for, 135avocados for, 21cautions, 127, 289cream of tartar for, 45garlic for, 138raspberries for, 53vinegar for, 320

Hivesbaking soda for, 33chamomile for, 98cream of tartar for, 44Epsom salts for, 128tea for, 303vinegar for, 316–317

Honey, 154–163for beauty, 161–163,

211, 313buying, 156caution, 160for health, 154–161,

247, 320Honey of a Hot Toddy,

159Horseradish, 71, 151–152,

153Horseradish Detox Dip,

151Hot flashes, 7, 316Hot-pepper sauce, 94Human papillomavirus

(HPV), 41Hydrogen peroxide, 342,

343, 344–345

IIBS, 14Ice pack, homemade, 341

salt, 287tea, 301vinegar, 318

Healing Oil and Salt Soak, 232

Heartburn. See Indigestion and heartburn remedies

Heart healthapples for, 3caution, 127cayenne pepper for,

88chamomile for,

102–103nuts for, 205onions for, 249

Heat exhaustion, 253, 291Heat rash, 43, 59, 173Heat-relief agents

apples, 8baking soda, 35cabbage, 69–70chamomile, 101hydrogen peroxide,

344, 345lavender, 176mangoes, 29spicy food, 296witch hazel, 337

Heirloom Flu Stopper, 3Hemorrhoid remedies

baking soda, 34cabbage, 69chamomile, 103–104cornstarch, 44cranberries, 49leeks, 259lemons, 188nuts, 207witch hazel, 332

Herbal infusions, 99Herbal Super Soak, 273

Hand care. See also Finger infections; Fingernails; specific conditions

cleaning, 167, 197, 244, 292, 324

deodorizing, 41, 260, 306, 324

exfoliating, 238mask treatment, 357moisturizing, 26, 78,

245protecting, 282rough or raw hands,

170, 220, 277, 314–315

sanitizing, 172, 312Handy Hand Sanitizer,

312Handy Hydrator, 227Hangnails, 73, 275–276Hangover remedies

citrus, 198honey, 156milk, 356Pernod, 311vinegar, 319

Hard-as-Nails Tonic, 166Hasty-Tasty Avocado

Spread, 18Hay fever, 49, 346Hazelnuts, 206Headache remedies. See

also Migraine remediesangelica, 108avocados, 22cinnamon, 115lavender, 173, 174lemons, 184limes, 197mint, 110nuts, 204rice, 227




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JJasmine oil, 234Jock itch, 144, 291Joint pain remedies

apples, 5bananas, 28cinnamon, 117ginger, 121herbs, 271lavender, 171olive oil, 236roses, 181vinegar, 321–322

Juniper oil, 234, 237, 350

KKidney infections, 50,

252Kidney stones, 128, 185,

264

LLaryngitis remedies

garlic, 141honey, 158onions, 253salt, 291witch hazel, 334

Lavender, 168–179for beauty, 176–179,

326, 329caution, 171essential oil, 21, 134,

234for health, 168–175history, 177soap recipe, 224–225tea recipe, 174

Lavender Blister Dust, 170

Lavender Lemonade, 174Laxatives. See

Constipation remedies

honey for, 155lavender for, 168lemons for, 188mouthwash for, 341oatmeal for, 217–218onions for, 251parsley for, 265salt for, 291toothpaste for, 283vinegar for, 315–316

Insect repellentsBrazil nuts, 207feverfew, 180garlic, 142lavender, 168mentholated rub, 283parsley, 265–266rosemary-sage, 272vinegar, 315, 323witch hazel, 336–337

Insomnia remediesavocados, 21castor oil, 73citrus, 199–200essential oils, 234honey, 157lavender, 175onions, 252wine, 310

Intensive Avocado Hand Treatment, 26

Intensive Molasses Hair Conditioner, 167

Iron intake, 189Irritable bowel syndrome

(IBS), 14Italian Dipping Oil, 233Itchy skin

almond oil for, 205salt for, 291thyme for, 271vinegar for, 316–317yogurt for, 349

Immunity, 15, 185Indigestion and

heartburn remediesaniseed, 121baking soda, 35chamomile, 99cinnamon, 115honey, 154lavender, 174lemons, 186nuts, 202–203oatmeal, 216–217olive oil, 231papayas, 29–30parsley, 261pickles, 296turmeric, 95vinegar, 316

Infants and childrenbaby food, 22colic, 164cradle cap, 235diaper rash, 34, 219,

235, 278, 335diarrhea, 64, 164honey caution, 160newborn care, 206shampooing, 282teething, 235

Inflamed-Ear Elixir, 76Inflammation, 76–77,

95Ingrown toenails,

128–129, 226, 291Insect bites or stings

antacids for, 135aspirin for, 135baking soda for,

33–34bananas for, 28calendula for, 179cornstarch for, 43Epsom salts for, 126




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Mint, 110, 111, 329, 336. See also Peppermint

Miracle Whip®, 299Moisturizers. See Body

care; Facial moisturizersMoisturizing Bubble

Bath, 210Moisturizing Skin Mask,

269Molasses, 164, 166, 167Mood. See Depression;

Stress remediesMorning sickness, 53,

171–172, 316Mosquitoes. See Insect

bites or stings; Insect repellents

Motion sickness, 53, 189Mouth bites, 291–292Mouthwash

homemade, 53, 65as remedy, 341, 343

Multipurpose Marigold Salve, 181

Muscle ache remediescalendula, 179garlic, 143ginger, 121lavender, 171leeks, 259mustard, 298olive oil, 236petroleum jelly, 276salt, 291vinegar, 320, 321–322witch hazel, 334, 335

Muscle cramp remediesavocados, 20lemons, 187mustard, 297pickles, 296raspberry, 53tonic water, 310

mayonnaise, 298olive oil, 243vegetable shortening,

245Mallow, 329Malt vinegar, 331Mangosicles, 29Mangoes, 24, 29, 31Marigolds, 181Massage, 20–21, 27, 276Mayonnaise, 106,

298–299Medical test prep, 122,

334Melons, 58, 59, 60Memory. See Brain

functionMenopause symptoms,

7, 316Menstrual problems

cramps, 70, 98, 115heavy flow, 90, 115,

270iron loss, 12irregular cycles,

214–215late start, 271

Mentholated rub, 282–283

Mighty Minty Anti-Bug Brew, 336

Migraine remediescayenne pepper, 88feverfew, 180ginger, 122honey, 156lavender, 174mustard, 298nuts, 204–205tea, 302

Milk, 354–355, 356Milk of magnesia,

135–136, 137

Leek Liniment, 259Leeks, 259Leg cramps, 20, 53, 187,

310Lemon essential oil, 21Lemon-Fresh Face

Cream, 358Lemon-Fresh Smoothie,

194Lemons, 184–197

for beauty, 72, 191–197, 200, 358

caution, 188as deodorizer, 260for health, 184–191,

198Lettuce, 70Light Cherry Clafoutis, 13Lime essential oil, 234Limes, 197–200, 310Linden flowers, 329Lip balms, 120, 243, 280Lip stain, 55Lipstick, 279Lip treatments, 239–240,

304Liver function, 263Lovely Leg Lotion, 84Lubricating oil, 79

MMacadamia oil, 212Magnesium, 125. See also

Epsom saltsMakeup

face color, 72, 119, 279face powder, 46, 284oily skin fix, 46

Makeup brushes, 327–328

Makeup removersbaby oil, 285castor oil, 78




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PPapayas, 29–30, 31Parsley, 261–270

in ancient Greece, 267for beauty, 266–270,

326caution, 264for health, 261–266protein in, 261tea recipe, 264

Parsley Pesto, 262Patchouli, 234Peaches, 14, 15, 16Peachy-Keen Facial, 15Peanut butter, 212Peanut oil, 129Peanuts, 206Pears, 13, 14, 16Pecans, 204–205Pectin, 2–3Peppermint

for beauty, 110–111, 124, 131

essential oil, 21, 134, 234

for health, 33, 82, 110, 236, 237

Peppermint Foot Soak, 131

Perfect Peppermint Toothpaste, 33

Perfume, 183, 281Pernod, 311Pesticides, 8, 38, 323Petroleum jelly, 275–282

for beauty, 279–282caution, 278for health, 275–278history, 280

Photosensitivity, 188Phytoestrogens, 7Pickles and juice, 296,

299

for beauty, 237–243caution, 236extra virgin, 231for health, 230–237legend, 243

Onions, 246–258in ancient Egypt, 252for beauty, 254–258caution, 249for health, 246–254juicing, 248odor on hands, 260roasted, 330

Onion skins, 253, 257Oral care. See also Bad

breath remedies; Dentures; Gum disease remedies; Toothache remedies; specific conditions

bleeding gums, 286, 302

healing remedy, 30lemon caution, 188preventive care, 59,

175, 214teeth cleaning, 32, 33,

54, 190teeth whitening, 9, 40,

68, 161, 191, 226, 325, 345

tooth extractions, 126, 302

Orangesfor beauty, 200–201essential oil, 21for health, 198, 201salad recipe, 250word derivation, 199

Oregano, 270Osteoporosis, 262–263,

305Outdoorsy Bath Salts, 40

Muscle injuries, 75, 298. See also Sprains and strains

Mustard, 296–298

NNasal congestion, 35,

173, 283, 296Nausea and vomiting

apples for, 5–6citrus for, 198cranberries for, 50hydration for, 227lemons for, 187oregano for, 270pickles for, 296

Nettles, 326Nightmares, 271Nosebleeds, 90–91, 189,

318, 336Nutmeg, 123–124, 188,

356Nuts, 202–212. See also

Seedsfor beauty, 207–212caution, 211classification, 206for health, 202–207nutrients in, 207–208

OOatmeal, 216–225. See

also Grainsfor beauty, 46,

220–225caution, 218for health, 216–220instant, 217Quaker Oats, 224soap recipe, 224–225

Obesity, 320. See also Weight-loss aids

Olive oil, 230–243




Index

371

Rice vinegar, 331Ringworm, 146, 253, 288Roasted Balsamic

Onions, 330Rosacea, 103Rose hips, 111Rosemary

for beauty, 177, 241, 274

for health, 129, 175, 236, 271, 272, 273

properties of, 234, 329Rose oil, 234Roses, 181, 182, 183Rose water, 182, 183Rosewood oil, 234Rosy Vinegar Splash, 183Rubbing alcohol, 341, 342

SSAD, 12–13, 99, 203–204Sage, 271, 273, 274, 326Salt, 286–295

for beauty, 292–295caution, 289cravings for, 258–259as deodorizer, 260for health, 286–292superstitions, 295types, 290

Scalp treatmentsavocado, 24garlic, 149ginger, 153herbal, 268mouthwash, 341sea salt, 292–293

Scars, minimizinglavender for, 178nutmeg for, 123–124oils for, 80, 83, 243

Sciatica, 75, 128, 141Scoville scale, 94

buttermilk, 355Epsom salts, 129fish oil, 82–83olive oil, 233–235petroleum jelly, 275salt, 290vegetable shortening,

244vinegar, 316–317witch hazel, 333

Pumpkin seeds, 213, 214Puncture wounds, 50,

127Pure and Simple Wrinkle

Remover, 137

QQuaker Oats, 224

RRadishes, 152Raisins, in gin, 311R & R Bath Blend, 285Rash remedies

Epsom salts, 126lettuce, 70milk of magnesia,

135–136oatmeal, 217–218olive oil, 233salt, 291

Raspberries, 51–53, 55, 56

Raspberry-Leaf Tea, 48Raspberry-Rosemary

Smoothie, 272Raspberry Sore Throat

Solution, 51Razor burn, 40, 84, 136Relaxing Bath Blend, 45Rheumatism, 131, 143Rhubarb, 59Rice, 227, 228

Pineapple, 30Pinkeye, 3–4, 303Pistachios, 209–210Plantain, 315–316Plantar warts, 28–29,

75–76Plums, 13, 14–15Poison ivy, oak, or sumac

acorns for, 204bananas for, 29chamomile for, 97–98cornstarch for, 43Epsom salts for, 126garlic for, 144lavender for, 170oatmeal for, 217–218olive oil for, 233salt for, 291tea for, 303vinegar for, 314

Postnasal drip, 276–277Potassium, 21Potatoes, 71, 72Pot marigolds. See

CalendulaPregnancy or childbirth

baby oil for, 285castor oil for, 83coconut oil for, 206essential oils for, 234lavender for, 171–172raspberries for, 53remedy cautions, 74,

127, 180, 264, 304, 317

vinegar for, 316Prickly heat, 43, 59, 173Prostate problems, 213,

214, 264Prunes, 15Pruritus, 316–317Psoriasis remedies

avocados, 19




Index

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witch hazel, 334Sour cream, 357Sour stomach, 71Sperm count, 145, 164,

207Spicy Chickpea Dip, 95Spicy Flu Fighter, 114Spicy Sore Throat Syrup,

90Spinach Salad with

Onions and Oranges, 250

Splinters, 36, 125, 247Sports drinks. See

Electrolyte balanceSports food, 157Sports injuries, 129–130,

236. See also Muscle ache remedies

Sprains and strainsavocados for, 22castor oil for, 75cayenne pepper for, 87comfrey for, 109–110Epsom salts for, 130garlic for, 143leeks for, 259mustard for, 298

St. Hildegard’s Parsley Wine Tonic, 263

St. John’s wort oil, 75Stamina, 4–5Styes, 74, 266, 303Stimulating Ginger Hair

Cleanser, 153Stomachache, 98, 254Stomach cramps, 43, 261Stomach flu. See Nausea

and vomitingStrawberries, 48, 53–57,

148Stress-Busting Cookies,

116

Smoking cessationantacids for, 135baking soda for, 38carrots for, 62cinnamon for, 114cloves for, 121lemons for, 185sunflower seeds for,

214Smoothies

Banana-Walnut, 113Bountiful Breakfast,

169fruit, 16Great Grape and

Marvelous Melon, 58Lemon-Fresh, 194Raspberry-Rosemary,

272Skin-Soothing

Chamomile, 107Smooth-Skin, 308Triple-Delight, 348

Softening Body Scrub, 223

Solid Perfume, 281Soothing Sunburn Bath,

155Sores, weeping, 63, 173Sore throat remedies

blueberries, 51carrots, 61cayenne pepper, 86, 90chamomile, 100garlic, 139lemons, 187limes, 198mustard, 296radishes, 152raspberries, 51roses, 181salt, 292vinegar, 319

Sea salt. See SaltSeasonal affective disor-

der (SAD), 12–13, 99, 203–204

Seeds, 207, 213–215Sensational Salad

Dressing, 325Sesame oil, 213Sesame seeds, 215Shampoo for Harried

Swimmers, 42Shampoos, 72, 104, 196,

241Shaving cream, 41, 211,

243, 285. See also Razor burn

Shingles, 51, 131Shin splints, 75Shortening, vegetable,

244–245Simply Citrus Hair Spray,

195Sinus-Clearing Bath Oil,

82Sinus remedies

bath blends, 82, 236horseradish, 151–152onions, 246peppermint, 237salt, 287–288vinegar, 316, 320

Skin cancer risk, 190Skin care. See Body care;

Facial cleansers; Facial masks; Facial moistur-izers; Facial toners; Hand care; specific conditions

Skin-Soothing Chamomile Smoothie, 107

Sleep. See Insomnia remedies




Index

373

Timely Tick Repellent, 315

Tinnitus, 76, 147, 253Tip-Top Mouthwash, 65Tomatoes, 72Tongue bites, 291–292Tonic water, 310Toothache remedies

black pepper, 93catnip, 109cayenne pepper, 85chamomile, 101clove oil, 231Epsom salts, 126garlic, 138–139salt, 286–287

Toothpaste, 283, 284, 285. See also Oral care

Toxin-Tossin’ Bath Blend, 287

Traveler’s diarrhea, 251–252

Trigeminal neuralgia, 127Triple-Delight Smoothie,

348Turmeric, 95–96

UUlcer remedies

baking soda, 35barley, 225cabbage, 70caution, 141cayenne pepper, 88–89garlic, 146plums, 14–15vinegar, 320

Ultra-Healthy Hair Conditioner, 67

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), 45, 50, 249, 264

Urination problems, 152, 251, 259

Sun spots. See Age spot remedies

Suntansdry skin from, 31fake, 119–120, 167

Super Juice, 319Super Skeeter Repellent,

142Super Spray Deodorant,

338Super Sunflower Wafers,

214Sweet and Salty Body

Scrub, 294Sweet-and-Sour Onions,

255Sweet and Spicy Sore

Throat Cure, 86Swimmer’s ear, 342

TTamago-su, 330–331Tangerine essential oil,

234Tangerines, 198–199Tea, 300–310. See also

specific herbsfor beauty, 305–310caution, 304for health, 300–305history, 306

Tea Times Two, 99Tea tree oil

for beauty, 84, 270for health, 20, 82, 83,

235, 312properties of, 234

Teeth. See Oral careTeething, 235Thyme, 129, 271, 274,

329Thyme-for-Rice Toner,

228

Stress remediesbaking soda, 37carrots, 64cayenne pepper, 89chamomile, 98, 103,

201cinnamon, 116–117citrus, 201cucumbers, 70eucalyptus oil, 82lavender, 174, 175milk, 356nuts, 203, 204vinegar, 322–323yogurt, 349–350, 353

Stretch marks, 83, 285Sugar, 164, 166Sugar and Spice Scrub,

124Summertime Clarifying

Mask, 328Sunburn remedies

avocados, 19baking soda, 34carrots, 63chamomile, 101cornstarch, 44eggs, 354Epsom salts, 126honey, 155lavender, 169lettuce, 70milk of magnesia, 136oatmeal, 217–218olive oil, 232salt, 290tea, 304vinegar, 315witch hazel, 332–333yogurt, 348

Sunflower oil, 215Sunflower seeds, 207,

214, 215




Index

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buying, 333for health, 332–337name origin, 334

Wonderful Walnut Dip, 208

Wounds, 278, 342Wrinkle remedies

apples, 12bananas, 31brewer’s yeast, 45, 46castor oil, 81cayenne pepper, 92, 93chocolate, 165cranberries, 55echinacea, 182egg, 357grapes, 59honey, 162lemons, 192milk of magnesia, 137oatmeal, 221olive oil, 243onions, 256pickles, 299

YYarrow, 329Yeast infections, 112,

145–146, 218–219Yogurt, 346–354

for beauty, 227, 350–354

buying, 347caution, 350for health, 346–350

Wart removersbaking soda, 41carrots, 68castor oil, 78caution, 41garlic, 148, 245lemons, 191onions, 255vegetable shortening,

245vinegar, 325

Watermelon, 59Water retention, 50Weight-loss aids

apples, 8–9avocados, 18bananas, 29honey, 158hot-pepper sauce, 94lemons, 185peppermint, 110strawberries, 53–54vinegar, 317, 320

Well-Routed Toner, 256Wheat germ, 227, 229Windburn, 14, 80, 217,

232Wine, 249, 263, 310, 313Wintergreen oil, 234Winter-Weather Guard,

80Winter Wonder Cream,

349Witch hazel, 332–341

for beauty, 337–341

VVaccination pain, 305Vaginal lubricant, 22Vanilla extract, 122, 123,

211Variations on a Theme of

Beautiful, 193Varicose vein remedies

garlic, 146marigold salve, 181molasses, 164vinegar, 319witch hazel, 335

Vegetable oil, 244–245Vegetables. See specific

vegetablesVertigo, 175Vinegar, 314–331

for beauty, 177, 324–329, 331

buying, 318Four Thieves, 321, 322,

323for health, 314–323,

329–331homemade, 6–7

Vitamin E oil, 83, 237, 239

Vodka, 312

WWalnuts, 203–204, 207,

208–209Warming Winter Bath

Soak, 120




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