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As long as it is stored properly and air tight it should last quite some time. Make sure it is dried really good before you store it so that it doesn't draw moisture and mold.

I have seen some places have some coffee in a can and you can smell it in between smells so you get the full extent of the smells.

I have a similar device, is it for cold or hot beverages, or both? I use mine to make flavored ice tea and cordials, but both require hot water. Let me know, I will hare some recipes.

Vanilla is always soothing for me as well as lavender. Both scents really calm me down and sooth me. I have also recently taken a liking to patchouli as well.

There were some I have never heard of either. I figured it was a good list of herbs to avoid and such and says which parts are bad.

Just me inhaling it, he doesn't want to hurt my lungs with anything and suggested this. I have never heard of it at all, so I figured I'd ask here.

My grandmother was recently diagnosed with a potassium deficiency, she was given these lovely potassium pills, but they are horrible and make her feel sick, what are some good healthy ways to get potassium into her diet?

Herbs to completely avoid during pregnancy: Aloe Vera The leaves are strongly purgative and should not be taken internally. Arbor vitae (Thuja occidentalis) A uterine and menstrual stimulant that could damage the fetus. Autumn crocus (Colichicum autumnale) Can affect cell division and...

I had to have my gallbladder removed in 1998, I used to have horrible attacks and even now, after having it removed, some foods still bother me.

My great grandmother used to use a bread and mustard poultice, she would chew it up (yuck) and put it on the wound and wrap it in some cloth for a day, it was her cure all as gross as it was.

Some suggestions for calming and relaxing scents include the following: LAVENDER Lavender is sometimes called blue magic. The reason why is because it has many uses. Yes, relaxation and handling stress is one of its many uses. But lavender is also well known to help one to sleep, help one to...

My herbal health store yesterday gave me a recipe for a great bug repellent, I thought I'd share it. Equal parts of: Citronella Lavender Pine Balsom Fir Cedarwood Lemon Eucalyptus Rose Geranium Cloves Peppermint It can be put in a base of coconut oil.

Does anyone know how to make an oral herbal inhalation pot? My doctor recommended using it to put the herbs throughout my house but I have no clue how to do it.

What other types of oils are good to repel bugs? What kind of oil is best to dilute these in? Could you make it into a spray? What is the best option to make it spray?

My poor niece is just 4 and she is really very allergic to bug bites and benadryl is not working any more, she looks like someone beat her up. I took my sister some lavender oil today but is there anything else she could use to help heal it up and repel bugs because she is allergic to the bug...