Recipes « Cottage Hill Herb Farm

A Herbal Remedy for FLEAS!

On December 4, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

Pesky fleas irritating your beloved pets this Summer? Try our natural and pet friendly remedy made by Donna Lee. All herbs are available to purchase online and in our store- Cottage Hill Herb Farm Recipe: 1 Cup of DIATOMACEOUOS EARTH 1/2 Cup of NEEM POWDER 1/2 Cup GARLIC POWDER 10 Drops of Pure essential NEEM OIL Method: Mix all powders thoroughly together. Take 1/2 Cup of the powdered mixture and grind the essential Neem oil into it using either a mortar pestle or the back of a spoon. Add the other half of the mixture. When fully blended place […]

Rosemary

On November 27, 2014 / Featured Herb, Recipes / Comments Off

A Herb To Not Forget: ROSEMARY -For Remembrance Easy to grow with many colours and types available and a much loved herb for the kitchen. Symbolically linked with romance, marriage and death through the theme of remembrance, rosemary does in fact impact greatly on the body and in particular many aspects of the head and brain. It stimulates circulation, memory and concentration, improves digestion and absorption and keeps us alert and more active depending on how we use it. It assists hair growth and scalp health by stimulating the hair follicle when applied as an essential oil mixed with a […]

Goat’s Milk Powder

On November 20, 2014 / Featured Product, Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Comments Off

GOAT’S MILK POWDER FOR SKIN HEALTH Goat’s milk powder provides a substantial nutritional component for skin care and indeed general health care for all age groups. It is well recognized that vitamins and minerals act synergistically and offer much greater benefit and bio availability when obtained through natural food sources. Goat’s milk contains lactic acid, an alpha-hydroxyl acid, that takes apart dead skin cells from the epidermis (outer skin layer) – leaving a new fresh soft outer skin layer. Lactic acid is an exfoliant, reported to make skin thicker, firmer, more elastic and younger looking. Additionally, lactic acid can stimulate […]

Skin Healing Bath Milk

On November 14, 2014 / Featured Herb, Recipes / Comments Off

SKIN HEALING BATH MILK 100gms Goat’s Milk Powder 100gms Coconut Cream Powder 100gms Baking Soda 20 – 25 drops Tuberose or Elemi Pure Essential Oil Combine all powders well – ensuring no lumps. Take 1/2 cup of this mixture and carefully grind the essential oil well into the powder. Combine this mix into the balance of powders. Place in glass bottles and seal. Use approximately 100gms for a skin soothing, anti-itch healing bath.

Cuticle Oil

On November 12, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

Cuticle Oil For brittle, weak nails. 20mls pure Calendula Oil 5 drops Vegetable Glycerine 5mls Wheatgerm Oil 7 drops pure essential oil of Frankincense Shake all together in amber glass bottle. Massage oil gently in and around cuticles. Use regularly, rubbing into nail bed to nourish and strengthen whole nail bed.

Nail Strengthening Soak

On November 12, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

Nail Strengthening Soak 1 tsp dried Horsetail 1 tsp dried Oatstraw Infuse the above herbs in 1 cup boiling water. Leave to cool – divide in half (store 1/2 in refrigerator for later use). Soak both hands (fingernail parts) in the tea for 20mins. Dry and rub cuticles with cuticle oil. (See cuticle oil recipe). Horsetail and Oatstraw are herbs that are exceptionally rich in silica – important for strengthening and hardening of nails, bones, hair etc. Use daily until nails improve in strength.

Fennel Seed Sugar Scrub

On November 7, 2014 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Comments Off

Fennel Seed Sugar Scrub 25gm Fennel Seed 160gm Raw Sugar 180ml Apricot Kernel Oil, Sweet Almond Oil or Sesame Cold Pressed Oil 5 drops Patchouli Pure Essential Oil 6 drops Ylang Ylang Pure Essential Oil 20 drops(1ml) Mandarin Pure Essential Oil Grind the fennel seeds lightly in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle. Mix with the sugar in a bowl. Place the Apricot oil in a jug and add the essential oil combination to this. Stir through and add sugar, fennel mix. Place in suitable container. Use in bath or shower by massaging into the skin in circular motions. Rinse […]

Natural Cold Sore Remedy

On October 31, 2014 / Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Comments Off

Natural Cold Sore Remedy Antiseptic and healing essential oil blend: Melissa (Lemon Balm) Pure Essential Oil – 20 drops Geranium Bourbon Pure Essential Oil – 20 drops Lavender Pure Essential Oil – 20 drops Hyssop Pure Essential Oil – 5 drops Lemon Pure Essential Oil – 5 drops Combine the pure essential oils in 50mls of pure apple cider vinegar and shake well before use. Apply at the first sign of cold sore outbreak. This mixture is very effective to diminish outbreaks. A course of L-Lysine, B Vitamins and Vitamin C grreatly assists in reducing the viral load in the […]

FRAGRANT SUGARS FOR CULINARY DELIGHTS AND BODY CARE PRODUCTS

On October 22, 2014 / Featured Product, Natural Skincare and Beauty, Recipes / Comments Off

FRAGRANT SUGARS FOR CULINARY DELIGHTS AND BODY CARE PRODUCTS Limited only by your imagination, these divine sugars are so easy, cost effective and make unique gifts to delight the recipient this festive season. Method: Using a large glass jar, place your selected ingredient in the bottom of the jar and cover with sugar. I like to use generous amounts of herbs or spices to create a more intense flavour within the sugar. Place the jar in a warm place – such as a hot water cupboard, or other warm position away from sunlight. Shake occassionally and leave for 3 […]

Natural Sunscreen

On September 26, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

Natural Sunscreen 50 gms Organic Moisturising Base Cream 10 – 15 gms Zinc Oxide Powder (not micronised) – may need a little more depending on users skin tone 15 Drops Red Raspberry Seed Oil 10 Drops Carrot Seed Oil 10 Drops Aloe Vera Oil 6 Drops Coconut Oil 6 Drops Sesame Seed Oil 3 Drops Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil 3 Drops Lemongrass Pure Essential Oil (or Lavender if preferred) 3 Drops Citricidal C (preservative) Firstly: Take a small amount of the moisturising base cream and add the Zinc Oxide Powder, blending until there are no lumps – or mix the Zinc […]

MAKE YOUR OWN HERBAL CAPSULES

On August 22, 2014 / Featured Product, Herbal Medicine and Health, Recipes / Comments Off

MAKE YOUR OWN HERBAL CAPSULES Grind the appropriate dried herb or herbs to a fine powder, using a coffee grinder. Take apart the empty vegetable based capsule and fill both sides with the herbal powder. Push both sides back together, wipe well and place in an air-tight jar. Approximately 50-60gms of dried herb will make 100 capsules. This is cost effective and easy, even children can make these. You will know exactly what is in your capsules and know they are made from pure natural ingredients, do not contain fillers and binders, and use only vegetable based capsule […]

CREATING YOUR OWN NATURAL EXFOLIANT & CELLULITE EXFOLIANT

On July 25, 2014 / Recipes / Comments Off

Creating your own natural exfoliant & cellulite exfoliant (step by step) (NOTE: All products in red are available in our herbal store or email/phone us to order) Step One: Sterilize all equipment, i.e bowls, spoons and pots to be used. An effective sterilizing solution can be made using a good 40% proof vodka, Citricial C & Lemongrass Pure Essential Oil. (To make in 100ml spray bottle: 96 mls Vodka, 2 mls (40 drops) Citricidal C, 10 drops Lemongrass Pure Essential Oil.) Step Two: Add to your sterilized bowl, 1 large tablespoon of Organic Moisturising Base Cream. Add 3 drops Citricidal […]

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