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Date Posted: 21:13:11 01/24/02 Thu
Author: Monika
Author Host/IP: 12.83.24.93
Subject: Since we�d been talking about herbs and recipes and such

I thought I�d put together a few of my favorite recipes that I thought some of you might enjoy. This first one is great for healing wounds and infections; I make a �batch� and keep it on hand at all times. It also works great for poison oak or ivy but needs to be diluted before you use it. (And yes it will sting) I use this for humans and fur-kids, as a disinfectant for all their cuts, scraps and general boo-boos.

MYRRH and GOLDENSEAL LINIMENT
1 ounce Myrrh powder
1 ounce Goldenseal powder
1 ounce Echinacea powder
� ounce cayenne powder
1 pint rubbing alcohol

Place the Herbs in a glass jar, pour the rubbing alcohol over them; make sure to completely cover them�then add about 2 or 3 inches more liquid, make sure to use a large enough jar because the herbs will swell as they soak up the alcohol, if they swell too much and aren�t �swimming� in it�just add more alcohol. Make sure your jar has a tight fitting lid, place it in a dark, warm place and let the herbs �macerate� for 4 to 6 weeks (at least, really the longer you let it macerate the better but 4 weeks is the minimum) I like to shake the jar every day, to make sure the herbs don�t all settle on the bottom. At the end of the 4 to 6 weeks, strain the herbs (I use cheesecloth) rebottle the liquid. Don�t forget to label and date your liniment, it will keep but there is nothing more frustrating then trying to guess what the heck that brown �stuff� in the jar is. ;-)

I�ll post another one in a day or so, if you have a particular need just let me know, you never know I just might have a recipe for it somewhere.

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Monika I love this thanks, was wondering..... -- Diane, 12:06:34 01/25/02 Fri
- I only suggested rubbing alcohol because -- Monika, 15:44:03 01/25/02 Fri
  - Couple of things...... -- Diane, 16:17:05 01/25/02 Fri
    - Solvents or: Alcohol vs. Vinegar ;-) -- Monika, 19:22:41 01/25/02 Fri
      - Thanks Monika -- Diane, 20:56:22 01/25/02 Fri
Here I go again -- Margaret., 15:26:12 01/26/02 Sat
- Margaret! (NT) -- don't blame me LOL!!!, 16:57:46 01/26/02 Sat
- Diane questions are good! ;-) & Rubbing Alcohol -- Monika, 13:20:57 01/27/02 Sun
  - Thanks Monika, I'll write it down and ask, I'll let you know. :) (NT) -- Diane, 18:17:29 01/28/02 Mon
Wonderful, Monika! Thanks!! (NT) -- Kris, 07:01:53 01/28/02 Mon

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