• pain• poor circulation• external bleeding

Two Ways to Use Cayenne

1) For a small bleeding cut, sprinkle cayenne pepper on the cut to stop blood flow.

2) For a cold, add a pinch of cayenne to your ginger, lemon & honey tea (page 4) to help warm things up and kick that cold virus.

What to keep on hand... Small jar of cayenne powder

Cayenne

CHAMOMILE

Cinnamon

Coffee

• irritability• sleep issues• cold and flu symptoms

What to keep on hand... 8 oz. jar of dried chamo-mile flowers

• toothache• diarrhea• insulin resistance

What to keep on hand... Small jar of cinnamon powder

• fatigue• constipation• contains antioxidants

What to keep on hand... Your favorite coffee & small jar of cardamom powder

QUICK REMEDIES

Chamomile Steam

To relieve sinus congestion and inflammation, place a handful of chamomile in a medium-sized bowl. Pour just-boiled water over the flowers. Place your head over the bowl with a towel draped around your head to capture the steam. Do this for 10 minutes as needed. Keep tissues nearby to blow your nose as needed.

QUICK REMEDY

Cinnamon Tooth Powder

This is a delicious way to brush your teeth and keep your gums healthy. Place ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder on a wet toothbrush. Brush as you normally would.

QUICK REMEDY

Spiced Cold Brew

Place 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans, ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder and ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder into a 1-quart jar. Fill the jar with water and stir well. Cover and store in the fridge for 12 hours. Strain. To drink, mix ¼ cup of the coffee brew with ½ cup water or cream. Add sweetener if desired. Serve on ice. Not a coffee drinker? We are not suggesting you become one. We just want to show that even coffee is a useful herb in moderation.

QUICK REMEDY

HERBAL APOTHECARY

QUICK START

• liver health• acne• poor digestion

Roasted Root Tea

Simmer 1 tablespoon roasted dandelion roots in 1½ cups water for 20 minutes. Strain. Add honey and/or cream as desired. Purchasing roasted roots is a great introduction to using this safe and nourishing herb. Do not gather wild-harvested herbs until you know how to 100% identify and harvest the plant you want. What to keep on hand...

8 oz. or more jar of roasted dandelion roots

Dandelion Root

Elderberry

Elderflower

Pepper

• prevent or stop colds and flu

• inflammation

What to keep on hand... 8 oz. or more jar of dried elderberries (or purchase pre-made syrup)

• prevent or stop colds and flu

• fevers• protect the skin

What to keep on hand... 8 oz. jar of dried elder-flowers

• poor digestion• mucus congestion• poor circulation

What to keep on hand... Grinder with whole dried peppercorns

Simple Elderberry Syrup

Simmer 1 cup dried elderberries and 3 cups water in a small saucepan for 20 minutes. Strain off the berries through a cheesecloth, squeezing really well. Add 1 cup honey and stir well to dissolve. Store in the fridge. Adults take by the tablespoon. Kids (over 2) by the teaspoon. Use for regular immune health, as well as cold and flu symptoms.

QUICK REMEDY

Fever Tea

Steep ½ cup dried elderflowers and 2 tablespoons dried peppermint in 2½ cups of just-boiled water. Let stand, covered, for 30 minutes. Strain. Add honey to taste. Drink warm throughout the day.

QUICK REMEDY

Simple Way to Use Pepper

Sprinkle freshly ground pepper on all meals to increase bioavailability in your meal. That’s right - you can absorb more nutrients from your meal with this tasty spice.

QUICK REMEDY

QUICK REMEDY

• upset stomach• headache• skin itching and

inflammation

Peppermint Fomentation

Add ¼ cup peppermint leaves to 1 cup of just-boiled water. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain off the leaves and reserve the liquid. Soak a washcloth in the liquid and squeeze to remove excess liquid. Apply to forehead to relieve a headache or to skin to relieve itching and inflammation.

What to keep on hand... 8 oz. jar of dried peppermint leaves

Peppermint

Sage

Thyme

Turmeric

• sore throat• hot flashes• poor digestion

What to keep on hand... 4 oz. jar of dried sage leaves

• coughs• congestion• infections

What to keep on hand... 4 oz. jar of dried thyme leaves

• inflammation• poor digestion• pain

What to keep on hand... Small bottle of turmeric powder

Sore Throat Gargle

Steep 1 tablespoon dried sage leaves in 1¼ cups of just-boiled water. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, covered. Strain off the leaves. Add a pinch of salt and stir to dissolve. Use as a gargle for sore throat.

QUICK REMEDY

Thyme Tea

Steep 1 tablespoon dried thyme in 1¼ cups of just-boiled water. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Strain off the leaves. Add honey to taste. Use to address coughs, congestion and sore throats.

QUICK REMEDY

Curry Powder Blend

Mix together 2 tablespoons cumin powder, 2 tablespoons coriander powder, 1 tablespoon turmeric powder, 1½ teaspoons cinnamon powder, ¾ teaspoon clove powder, ¾ teaspoon cardamom powder and place in an airtight container. Use liberally on veggies, meats and scrambled eggs. Great example of “food as medicine.”

QUICK REMEDY

QUICK REMEDY

• external burns• internal inflammation

Two Ways to Use Aloe

1) For a minor burn, cut open a fresh aloe leaf. Apply the inner gel to skin to soothe a burn.

2) For Digestion inflammation, scrape out the inner gel, discard the leaf, blend with water, and drink.What to keep on hand...

Aloe plant

Aloe juice

Garlic

Ginger

Onion

• infections• cold and flu symptoms• heart health

What to keep on hand... 2 bulbs of garlic

• nausea• cold and flu symptoms• inflammation

What to keep on hand... A piece of fresh ginger root

• congestion• stimulates appetite• contains antioxidants

What to keep on hand... 2 onions

Garlic Oil for Lung and

Sinus Congestion

Peel and finely mince 3 garlic cloves. Let stand for 10 minutes. Place the garlic in a small jar and barely cover with olive oil. Let sit for 30 minutes to 12 hours. Strain really well. Just before bedtime, rub the oil onto the feet. Immediately cover the feet with an old pair of socks, and then another pair of socks. Wear this throughout the night.

QUICK REMEDY

Ginger, Lemon & Honey Tea

Place 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger and a squirt of lemon juice in a mug. Fill the mug with just-boiled water. Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain. Add 1 tablespoon honey. Drink while warm. Great when you feel a cold coming on, or while you have a cold.

QUICK REMEDY

Onion Honey

To make a simple cough syrup that can also relieve a sore throat, slice a whole pungent onion (avoid sweet onions). Place the onion slices in a small jar and fill the jar with honey. Let sit for at least 24 hours. Use by the teaspoonful as needed.

QUICK REMEDY

FRESH HERBS QUICK REMEDY

Echinacea Tincture

• minor cuts• bruises• rashes

• apply topically to burns• smell it to promote sleep

and relaxation

Lavender Essential Oil

• first sign of a cold or flu• take daily to prevent cold or flu• anti-inflammatory

Elderberry SyrupAll-purpose salve

• first sign of a cold or flu• sore throat• swollen lymph• infected wound

CHAICombine 1 teaspoon dried ginger pieces, 1 cinnamon stick broken into pieces, 2 cardamom pods, 1 star anise, 2 whole cloves and 5 whole peppercorns in a medium saucepan with 2½ cups water.

Simmer for 20 minutes. Strain.

Drink warm with milk and honey as desired.

This caffeine-free version of the traditional Indian tea is great to keep brewing in the kitchen, especially during colder months. Use it to address and prevent colds and flu, to promote healthy digestion and to relieve inflammation.

Keep small jars of these 6 dried herbs on hand at all times.

Dried Ginger Cinnamon/Cassia Cardamom Pods Star Anise Whole Cloves Peppercorns

Herbal Products to have on hand, whether homemade or store-bought...

You can make your own tincture, salve and syrup with The Herbal Remedy Kit, available at LearningHerbs.com

CHAI INGREDIENTS

Look for honey from your local bee-keeper that is raw and is preferably treatment-free. Do not give honey to kids under 2 years old.

Use fresh lemons or look for organic 100% lemon juice in glass bottles. Avoid lemon flavorings or extracts.

Use organic, extra virgin olive oil.

Supplies for Making Remedies

When you are starting out, just use an awesome tea mug and strainer like you see in the photo on the right. As you build your apothecary and start making more of your own remedies, then you’ll want to gather funnels, glass canning jars, a glass measuring cup, cheese cloth and a small kitchen scale.

Where to purchase herbs...Buying herbs in bulk often means better quality and saves you money. Please support your local herb shop or natural foods grocer. You will find many of these herbs there. Always buy organic. If you want to purchase herbs online, simply type iWantHerbs.com into your browser.

Always keep these in your kitchen for your Quick Remedies...

Essentials• tea mugs• large tea strainers

Other Supplies• glass measuring cup• glass canning jars• funnels• fine mesh strainers• kitchen scale• cheese cloth

Immune

System

Cayenne

Chai

Chamomile

Cinnamon

Echinacea

Elderberry

Elderflower

Peppermint

Sage

Thyme

Fevers

Cayenne

Chai

Cinnamon

Elderflower

Garlic

Ginger

Pepper

Sage

Thyme

Sleep &

Stress

Chamomile

Peppermint

Lavender Oil

Digestion

Cayenne

Chai

Chamomile

Cinnamon

Dandelion

Garlic

Ginger

Onion

Peppermint

Sage

Thyme

Turmeric

Pain

Cayenne

Chamomile

Garlic

Lavender Oil

Peppermint

Turmeric

Bumps,

bruises, minor

bleeding

Cayenne

Turmeric

Lavender Oil

Coughs

Chai

Chamomile

Garlic

Onion

Thyme

First Aid

All-Purpose Salve

Aloe

Cayenne

Chamomile

Ginger

Lavender Oil

Congestion

Cayenne

Chai

Garlic

Ginger

Onion

Pepper

Thyme

Rashes

Aloe

Chamomile

Dandelion Root

Elderflower

Peppermint

Inflammation

Aloe

Chamomile

Elderberry

Ginger

Garlic

Lavender Oil

Sage

Turmeric

How your Home Apothecary can be used...

Print this PDF & keep it handy

in your kitchen. To learn

more about these herbs and

how to make remedies, visit

LearningHerbs.com.

Herbal Apothecary Quick

Start was written by Rosalee

de la Forêt, designed by John

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