Marigold tincture

Marigold (Calendula officinalis) tincture is very good for: wounds, contusions, hematoma, strained muscles, purulent and cancerous ulcers, wounds from long-lying, swellings and acnes.

Tincture needs to be diluted with boiled water and then  put on affected area in form of a compress.

     Making tincture

To make marigold tincture put handful of marigold flowers in a glass jar. Pour alcohol (40%) over it, close it and leave in the sun or near heat source for 14 days. Shake it from time to time. Strain and pour in dark bottles or keep it in a dark place.

Fresh plantain leaves for wounds

Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) is very good for curing all kinds of wounds (even old), scratches, cutes, wasp stings.

Picke fresh plantain leaves, wash them (if you can), crush and put on the wound. If it is necessary wound can be wraped with bandage, so that the leaves don't fall off.

You can also see post Plantain for blisters.

Marigold

Marigold tea is used as a remedy for troubles with stomach and bowels; like gastric ulcer, cramps, colon inflammation, etc.

It purifies blood, enhances circulation, heals wounds, is used for liver diseases, diarrhoea. Helps with bacterial infection and virus diseases.

To make tea put one teaspoon of dry marigold (Calendula officinalis) in a cup of boiled water, stir and cover. After 2 minutes strain it, half a minute if the herb is fresh.

Marigold can also be used as a cream, tincture, fresh herb, bath, etc. Cream made from marigold is very useful to have in the house for what ever is necessary (more is said in post Excellent herbal remedy for skin).

Camomile cream

Camomile cream is good for curing hemorrhoids and wounds, applied externally. For curing hemorrhoids you can also drink camomile (Matricaria chamomilla) tea.

To make camomile cream take 250g of pigs fat. Heat it to the temperature of frying steaks, than add 2 handfuls of fresh camomile flowers. Fry it shortly, stir and remove from fire. Pigs fat foams so be careful. Cover the pan and leave it to cool over night. Next day warm it a bit and strain. When straining press the herbs with something or squeeze them. For straining you can use strainer or cloth or both.

Pigs fat is excellent for making herbal creams becouse skin absorbs it better than artificial creams.

Comfrey tincture

To make this tincture you need alcohol (about 40%) and comfrey (symphytum officinale) roots. Roots are dug in the spring or autumn. Wash the roots, chop them into small pieces and put in a glass jar (don't press it). Pour alcohol over, so that it covers the roots. Close the jar and leave it in the sun or near the heat source for 14 days. Shake it from time to time. After 14 days strain it.

Comfrey tincture is used as a compress for external and internal wounds and injuries of all kinds, contusions, bone fractures, hematoma.

It is also good for rheumatism and swollen joints. In that case rub the tincture on the painful area.

Comfrey cream

Cream from comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is good for curing wounds for humans and animals.

To make this cream you need 4-6 fresh roots of comfrey (washed) and 250g of pigs fat.

Cut roots into small pieces and fry it shortly in pigs fat, leave it during night. Next day warm it and strain trough cloth. Pour into small containers and keep in the refrigerator.

Hyperici oil (St. John's Wort Oil)

Hyperici oil is a herbal remedy and a great massage oil, if you have back pain or just like to enjoj a good massage. For back pain try to massage your back with hyperici oil, for a few days if necessary.  If you have a more serious problem with your back, where massage isn't recommended, hyperici oil can be applied on the back without massage.

It is good for all the muscles and bones, and can be applied anywhere on the body externally.

Hyperici oil is recommended for wounds, bruises, rough skin, sun burns, gland problems, rheumatism, lumbago, inflammations and to relieve pain. Also helps with other internal problems, always applied externally.

It is made from St.John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) flowers and olive oil (extra virgin), put in a closed jar and left in the sun for few weeks (2-3), until it becomes red. Then strained and kept in a glass bottle (dark), can last up to 2 years.

This way you get more oil cheaper, but it also can be bought in drugstores, other stores with such remedies.

Olive oil by itself is good for skin and lubrication (things and body), in combination with St.John's Wort they make a very good oil.

For pain and inflammations this oil can be applied where necessary and put a leaf of cabbage on it. Heat the leaf before puting. Wrap with something (bandage, shawl) and keep it warm. After a while check the leaf, if it's dried (burned) replace it if necessary.