Creating your own herbal recipes.

Traditionally, various herbs have been recommended for specific problems; many herbs having more than one attribute appear in more than one category. Those herbs listed here are just a few of the many herbs available. This is where mix-and-match skills come into play, as you concoct a formula tailored especially for yourself.

Antiseptic: Eucalyptus, Linden flowers, Marjoram, Peppermint, Thyme

Cleansing: Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Rose

Fragrance: Acacia, Bay, Cinnamon, Cloves, Geranium leaves, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemon peel, Myrtle, Patchouli, Pennyroyal, Rose, Sandalwood, Verbena

Healing: Comfrey, Houseleek, Lady's Mantle, Linden flowers, Mint, Nettle, Yarrow

Love Herbs: (see also Fragrance) Ambrette, Lovage, Mint, Rose, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Sandalwood

Relaxing: Catnip, Elder, Jasmine, Linden flowers, Valerian root

Skin Care--Soothing: Comfrey leaves and roots, Melilot flowers; Itching: Oatmeal, Pennyroyal, Peppermint; Stimulating: Basil, Bay, Lavender, Lemon peel, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Pine needles, Rose buds, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Vetivert, Yarrow

Tonic: Blackberry leaves, Comfrey, Jasmine, Nettle, Patchouli, Raspberry leaves

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