Herbal Medicine and Health « Cottage Hill Herb Farm

Flower Essences for your pets!

On January 20, 2016 / Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

Just like us, animals can suffer from anger, fear, sadness, stress and all the rest, and just like us they can benefit greatly from the addition of flower essences! Flower essences are gentle and safe, so you can try them out on your pets and animal friends if you have specific concerns about them! I have had a lot of animals over the years and I have found flower essences to be a wonderful support for my beloved furry friends. We know you love your animals as much as we do, and often animals reflect what we ourselves may be […]

Arthritic Joint Pain Massage Oil

On December 17, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health, Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Comments Off

Arthritis and joint pain is caused by stagnant fluids, uric acid and the build up of sediment around the joint. Excellent pain relief may be obtained by massaging this oil into the affected area. Circulation improves as the joint area is cleansed and soothed with this unique oil combination that assists in removing metabolic wastes via the lymphatic system whilst relieving pain at the same time. To make 100 ml massage oil: 30% Castor oil – organic cold pressed 30% M.S.M. infused oil 20% Kawakawa infused oil 10% Tumeric with Black Pepper infused oil 10% Magnesium oil 30 Drops Tumeric […]

Rose – The Mother of All Plants

On December 17, 2015 / Featured Herb, Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

Roses engender a soothing, calming “Rescue Remedy” like impact on our whole being. Roses comfort and purify our emotional being, calming our mindset and heart, bringing in peace, joy, tranquility and harmony along with a new sense of acceptance and contentment. Roses re-channel our energies to our true soul purpose and universal direction. To use: Make a cup of tea from a whole organic rose and drink slowly or make a tea of dried organic roses. You may also take 4 drops x 4 times daily of our organic rose flower essence (take regularly). Organic dried rose petals and […]

A Simple Aid to Sleep – No Pills Needed

On October 25, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

Try yawning at least 10-12 times consecutively just before going to bed. Yawning disengages the brain’s Limbic system. Many chemical brain messengers are activated by repeated yawning. With much research showing how remarkably effective this simple method is, consecutive yawning before sleep also eases anxiety and worrying thoughts throughout the night. Did you find this article helpful? If so, please sign up for our new and free newsletter where you will learn many simple ways to create your own natural healing products from salves, oils, cream and lotions, baby-care and much much more including loads of herbal information to […]

Spend a relaxing afternoon with us.

On October 8, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health, News and Updates / Comments Off

Enjoy a freshly brewed herbal tea (on the house) and view the following DVDs: “Cancer is Curable Now” (Runtime 115 minutes) Or “One Answer to Cancer” (Runtime 98 minutes) Starting at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, October 17th at Cottage Hill Herb Farm. And all of it is Totally Free of Charge!!!

Christmas Gift Giving

On September 17, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health, Natural Skincare and Beauty, News and Updates, Recipes / Comments Off

Pure and Silky Baby Talc A basic recipe that may be altered to suit your personal choices or ingredient availability. 1/2 cup White French Clay 1/2 cup Arrowroot Powder 1/4 cup Chamomile Powder 1/4 cup Colloidal Oatmeal Total of 1.5 cups powder to be blended together thoroughly with 10 drops pure essential oil of chamomile. Using a mortar and pestle, grind the essential oil into 2 tablespoons of the blended powders. Grind this thoroughly and then add these 2 tablespoons and blend or shake till well combined. Package in either a suitable shaker dispenser or a container with a powder […]

Suffering from INDIGESTION, HEARTBURN or FLATULENCE?

On September 10, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health, Recipes / Comments Off

Simply simmer gently, 2 tsps. of Fennel Seeds in 2 and a half cups of water (lid on your pot) for 15 minutes, strain and take when needed. This amount will keep for 2 days in the fridge and may be taken hot or cold. Effective, safe and costs almost nothing. Did you find this article helpful? If so, please sign up for our new and free newsletter where you will learn many simple ways to create your own natural healing products from salves, oils, cream and lotions, baby-care and much much more including loads of herbal information […]

Improve knee & joint pain with Rosehip Seed Powder

On September 3, 2015 / Featured Product, Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

A study conducted by the Department of Rheumatology at Copenhagen University Hospital showed significant increase in knee joint movement and knee flexion with walking. Another study showed that extracts of Rosehips may reduce the pain of osteoarthritis by up to 40% when taken daily. *Rosehips tea, powder and oil is available at Cottage Hill Herbs store. Did you find this article helpful? If so, please sign up for our new and free newsletter where you will learn many simple ways to create your own natural healing products from salves, oils, cream and lotions, baby-care and much much more including loads […]

Ayurveda consultations and workshops in Wellington by Dr. Gupta

On August 23, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health, News and Updates / Comments Off

Ayurveda is a 5000 year old science originating in India that describes how to live in harmony with one’s natural constitution and the environment to obtain and maintain health and longevity. Wellington Ayurveda Association is organising a series of Workshops and Consultaions with renowned Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. Gupta from 31st Aug to 12th September in and around the Wellington region. Complete details of the events can be found here.

Under-functioning Thyroid: A common un-diagnosed condition

On August 13, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

In his book “Hyperthyroidism”, Dr. Broda Barnes lists these symptoms as being characteristic of how thyroid functions: Lethargy Impaired Memory Dry Skin Eczema Constipation Elevated Cholesterol Menstrual Disorders (Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Cervical Polyps) Chronic Recurrent Infections (Ear Infections, Sinusitis, Colds etc) Anemia Mental Health Issues Nervousness & Irritability Migraines Boils, Carbuncles, Acne and Skin Itch Poor Circulation Endometriosis Miscarriage Chronic Fatigue Dr. Barnes developed the Barnes Basal Temperature test as an excellent indicator of an under-functioning thyroid. This test involves a full 10 minute in the armpit test of temperature first thing upon wakening every day for a month. Temperature […]

A simple BUSINESS idea: Herbal Toothpicks.

On August 1, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health, Recipes / Comments Off

Find suitable containers to package your finished product in and if making big quantities, buy your toothpicks in bulk. Fill the glass container with enough toothpicks. Pour over your favorite pure essential oil to cover the toothpicks, cover and screw on the lid and leave for several days so the toothpicks can absorb the pure essential oil. Remove the toothpicks with tweezers and place to dry. Remaining essential oil may be re-used. When the toothpicks are completely dry, pack them in small airtight containers. Choices of pure essential oils to choose from: Peppermint Spearmint Mandarin Sweet Orange Fennel Anise Cinnamon Ti-Tree Clove Lime […]

Ice Cream’s Evolution: From Milk & Eggs To Antifreeze & Rubber Cement

On June 25, 2015 / Herbal Medicine and Health / Comments Off

Years ago, ice cream was made simply of eggs, milk, and sugar, and you had to crank it by hand in the old-fashioned ice cream makers. It took so long to make that a scoop or two was an occasional family treat and didn’t do much harm. Today, though, in this age of mass production, synthetics, and substitutes, ice cream is another matter entirely. The next time you are tempted by a luscious looking sundae, banana split, or ice cream soda, just think of it as a lump of cold, sweetened fat, laced with a mixture of antifreeze, paint remover, […]

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