Showing posts with label hair dyes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair dyes. Show all posts

Friday, June 3, 2011

Herbal Hair Treatment Video From Making Herbs Simple

In the following video the presenters present various herbs for hair treatment. The herbs used are Horsetail, Chamomile, Nettle, Oatstraw, eggs, and lemon juice to add nutrients, shine, and blonde streaks to the hair. The herbal hair treatment used is a little bit messy but achieves it aims without the side effects of the conventional hair care products that may irritate the skin and poison the body when they penetrate the skin and eventually enter the blood stream.

Making Herbs Simple is a fabulous way to have fun with your kids, and learn at the same time! The videos introduce you to the wonderful world of herbs. No previous herbal experience needed as you are taken step by step into the world of herbs. Shoshanna will teach you to identify the herbs in your own back yard and how to use them. Youll be taken step-by -step on how to find, wash, dry, and store herbs...Along with herbal poultices, tinctures, and practical tips. 

Friday, May 6, 2011

Verbascum Thapsus Health Benefits

Verbascum Thapsus


Verbascum Thapsus also called Great or Common Mullein is a member of the family of mullein. Verbascum Thapsus is native to Northern Africa, Asia and Europe. Verbascum Thapsus health benefits are many and varied from medicinal and are presented below.

Verbascum Thapsus Health Benefits


Verbascum Thapsus or Mullein has the following health benefits:-

  • Verbascum Thapsus has antiseptic properties and is rich in soothing mucilage.
  • Its main use is for coughs, colds, influenza and respiratory infections when taken as an infusion.
  • It is also recommended for colic, digestive upsets, nervous tension and insomnia.
  • Infused oil made from the flowers is also applied to sores and  chapped skin.
  • The infused oil is also used to relieve earache by pouring drops into the ear.
  • The Verbascum Thapsus plant leaves has also been used to make hair dyes.

The other name for verbascum thapsus is Aaron's rod. Verbascum Thapsus health benefits can be utilised by taking verbascum thapsus as a tincture, infusion, tablets, capsules and syrup on top of being taken as an infused oil.