Youtube daily report Oct 21 2018

Easy, Useful, and Natural Chamomile Remedies

Although you may be used to drinking chamomile tea, you can also enjoy its benefits as an essential oil or applied topically.

Chamomile remedies have been used for thousands of years as one of the most powerful medicinal plants.

The ancient Egyptians valued it so much that they dedicated it to Ra, the supreme sun god.

They used it to treat malaria, among other problems. In germanic mythology, it was one of the 9 sacred herbs sent from Odin to humanity to protect it from evil and sickness.

In Rome, it was used as a remedy for migraines and urinary infections.

During the Medieval Times in Europe, they used chamomile as a diuretic and tonic to cure pain and fatigue.

In South Africa, they used it traditionally to fight insomnia, lumbago, hysteria, rheumatism, and sore throat.

The name "chamomile" in Spanish is "manzanilla," derived from the Spanish word for apple because its scent is very similar to that of an apple.

Its essential oil is used in many manufactured products.

Uses of Chamomile.

As a Sedative and Hypnotic.

One of the most known uses of chamomile tea is that it's relaxing and used to induce sleep.

It's also used to calm down hyperactive children and to sooth babies.

Thanks to its characteristics that reduce anxiety, chamomile is used in many manufactured products to fight it.

For Digestive System Problems.

Another common use of chamomile is as a spasmolytic against swelling and gas, to control diarrhea and constipation, as well as indigestion, stomach aches, nausea and vomiting.

Because of its properties, it serves to treat irritable bowl syndrome and diverticulitis, among other problems that can stem from not taking proper care of your digestive system.

For Mild Infections.

Mild infections are those that don't require medications like antibiotics and that you can treat at home.

For cystitis, it's used in hot baths. In the case of the common cold, you can inhale the vapor.

For external infections on your skin, you can use it in a lotion or poultice; in the case of infections in your mouth and gums you can use it like mouth wash, or like lotion for conjunctivitis.

Other Uses.

For hemorrhoids: Chamomile ointment reduces the irritation of hemorrhoids.

Menstrual cramps and other painful spasms: Chamomile tea calms period pains, as well as relieves lumbago and migraines.

Rheumatism and arthritis: Used as a poultice, chamomile helps relieve pain.

Tooth pain: Chamomile ointment or tea lessens the pain in babies that are teething.

Drug use: Chamomile tea helps reduce anxiety in people with addictions suffering from withdrawal.

Controlling diabetes: Drinking chamomile tea daily controls diabetes and lowers your blood sugar levels.

Natural Chamomile Remedies.

Homemade Remedy for Menstrual Cramps.

These common but uncomfortable problems for women can see some relief through chamomile tea.

Ingredients.

1 tablespoon of chamomile (15 g) 1 cup of water (250 ml).

Preparation.

Put all of the ingredients in a pot and boil it.

Let it cool down and drink it when it's warm.

Homemade Remedy for Headaches.

Chamomile is also very useful to make a type of wine that can soothe common symptoms like anxiety and migraines.

 This remedy is not for those under the age of 21.

Ingredients.

4 cups of white wine (1 liter) 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers (45 g).

Preparation.

Add the chamomile flowers to the white wine and let it sit for 10 days to steep.

After the flowers have time to soak, you can drink it.

Drink 2 cups per day, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon (150 ml).

Homemade Remedy for Acne.

Applying chamomile on the areas with acne will really help to fight this problem, which most frequently occurs on your face.

Ingredients.

1 tablespoon of chamomile (20 g) 1 cup of water (250 ml) Cotton balls.

Preparation.

Pour the water into a pot with the chamomile and heat it until it boils.

Let it sit for 15 minutes.

After the indicated time passes, dip the cotton balls in the mix and apply it to the affected areas, massaging it in a circular motion.

Let the applied liquid stay on your skin until you shower next.

Remedy for Digestion.

Thanks to its essential oils, chamomile is very effective to calm inflammation, cramps, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal pains.

Ingredients.

1 tablespoon of chamomile (15 g) 1 cup of water (250 ml) 1/2 teaspoon of honey (10 g).

Preparation.

Add all of the ingredients to a pot.

Turn on the heat and heat it until it boils.

Let it sit.

Sweeten it with the honey and drink it warm before every meal.

Chamomile has an endless amount of properties that are very beneficial for your body, whether you drink it or apply it to your skin.

This medicinal herb helps you alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of many illnesses.

Don't miss out on trying chamomile to enjoy better health.

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Three Natural Soaps You Can Make at Home|HFE♪ - Duration: 11:52.

Three Natural Soaps You Can Make at Home

Homemade soaps have been getting quite popular. They're made from herbal extracts and essential oils along with vegetable and animal fats.

And they're good for you! The soap's properties vary depending on its ingredients.For example, some can be very stimulating while others can be relaxing.

The benefits of natural soaps.

The major difference between homemade natural soaps and those made on an industrial scale is their production.

 Artificial soaps contain a lot of synthetic ingredients, like most other cosmetics.

However, this isn't the case when they're made with natural ingredients.

Here are some advantages of using natural soaps as opposed to commercial ones:.

They contain glycerin. Glycerin is very good for your skin and hair.

However, in synthetic soaps it is taken out.

The reason? So that it can be sold separately.

As a result, they lose a lot of their great properties.

They don't contain chemicals. Generally, chemicals are added to make it foam up more and for fragrance.

However, they can also cause allergic reactions and irritation.

You can make them fit your needs. Depending on what skin issues you have or what you're looking for in a soap, you can decide which ingredients to use.

There is a wide variety, each with their own healing properties.

You can be sure of the quality of the ingredients while protecting the environment by not contributing to the pollution that commercial processing causes.

Natural soaps to make at home.

Soap for acne.

When looking for ingredients to treat your acne, consider the following:.

Clay Thyme Turmeric Bio-sulphur Rosehip.

Here are the steps to follow to make anti-acne thyme soap.

Ingredients.

Dye Dried thyme Thermometer Olive oil Lye Coconut oil Rectangular mold Soap cutter Demineralized water Almond oil Thyme essential oil Gloves, goggles, and a protective mask.

Preparation.

Mix the water and lye in a heavy-duty bowl.

The mixture will be exposed to very high temperatures.

As such, stir gently without splashing; it's best to cover your skin while stirring.

Heat the oils in a saucepan to about 40°C (100°F).

Mix the two mixtures once temperatures reach 40°C to 50°C (100°F to 120°F).

First, add the oils followed by the lye and water, then stir with a whisk for several minutes.

Add the thyme oil and dye (optional).

Pour into the mold and decorate with thyme.

Cover until dry; it may take between one and three days.

Remove from the mold, cut, and store for a month or 40 days for it to saponify.

Soap with olive oil.

Did you know that olive oil can also be used to make soap? It helps keep the water and fats that make up your skin balanced and thus enable it to defend itself against external pathogenic microorganisms.

Ingredients.

1 liter of virgin olive oil 300 ml of water (1 ½ cups) 125 g of lye (½ cup).

Preparation.

Add the lye little by little to the water and stir, as described in the first recipe.

Again, be very careful not to burn yourself as this mixture will reach very high temperatures.

Heat the oil in a pot until it reaches a similar temperature to the first recipe (it shouldn't be too high).

Very carefully combine both mixtures, stirring continuously and preferably with a whisk.

Keep over low heat and stir for about 30 minutes.

When it becomes more solid, turn off the heat.

Keep stirring without any heat until it reaches a consistency that's similar to a paste.

At this point, add the herbs or essential oils that you'd like.

Place in molds. Once it has solidified, remove from molds and let saponify.

Natural green tea soap.

On top of its many health benefits, green tea can also be used to make soap.

 What properties does it offer? It's extremely moisturizing and full of antioxidants.

Ingredients.

450 g of coconut oil (3 ½ cups) 80 g olive oil (8 tablespoons) 300 g shea butter (2 ½ cups) 125 g lye (½ cup) 320 ml demineralized water (1 ½ cups) 30 g of green tea or Camellia oil (3 tablespoons) 10 g of green tea powder (1 tablespoon) Green tea aromatic essence (to your liking) Tins.

Preparation.

As with the previous soaps, combine the lye with the water and stir.

While the previous mixture cools, in a saucepan melt the shea butter and coconut oil. When it's almost melted, add the olive oil, then turn off the heat.

Weigh 30 grams of green tea oil and 10 grams of green tea powder to add to the mix.

This will be used at the end.

Pour the oil into a large bowl and stir in the water and lye mixture when both have reached room temperature.

Stir gently using a whisk.

When the texture resembles a paste, add the green tea and green tea oil, stirring continuously. Next, add the aromatic essence to your liking.

Transfer to the mold and sprinkle green tea powder on top. Let dry 24 hours and remove from mold.

Cut into bars and let saponify for 4 weeks.

Finally, we should mention that your workspace needs to be properly ventilated.

The combination of acids can have harmful effects if they're not quickly dispersed.

Aside from the safety recommendations, making these soaps is simple.

 In just minutes, you'll have natural soaps that are perfect for soft, protected, and moisturized skin.