“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others,
faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”
I Peter 4:10
My seminar today on “Herbal Spa” at Full Moon Natives & Herbs consisted of a hands-on demonstration of several herbal spa products made with lavender and green tea.
Lavender buds have a relaxing fragrance for use in herbal bath tea, facial steam, sleep pillows and herbal wraps plus lavender essential oil in the bath is soothing for sunburn or dry skin, may be used as a massage and bath oil or included in creams for burn relief and to kill bacteria. Green tea can also be used externally to destroy bacteria, soothe irritations such as sunburn & insect bites, slough off dead skin, soothe tired eyes and alleviate foot odor.
The Demonstration Table
Thanks to all the volunteer participants, here are a few of the products we made together just in time for Mother’s Day tomorrow:
HERBAL FACIAL SCRUB
Combine 1c grated soap with 1/2 c old-fashioned oatmeal, 1/4c loose leaf green tea and 1/4c lavender blossoms. For each scrub, place 1/4c mixture in the center of a washcloth, gather up and tie tightly with a yard of ribbon. Tie ribbon in bow. Use in tub or shower to remove dead cells and stimulate circulation, then hang to dry over faucet or shower head with the attached ribbon between use.
SOOTHING HERBAL TUB TEA
1c lavender
1c chamomile
1c calendula
1c green tea
1c oatmeal
Combine lavender, green tea, chamomile, calendula and old fashioned oatmeal in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Fill a large tea bag or muslin bag with 1/4c tub tea blend. To use, steep in boiling water for 15 minutes, then add everything into tub and enjoy!
EYE TEA
Combine 1Tbs ground green tea and 1Tbs ground chamomile. Fill 2 tea bags with 1Tbs of the mixture in each and iron shut. To use to soothe sore, tired eyes and help relieve stress immerse tea bag into warm water. Place one over each eye. Lay back, relax and enjoy!
HEADACHE SACHETS
Combine 1Tbs lavender and 1Tbs cloves in a sachet bag and tie shut. To use: inhale vapors when a headache begins
MILK BATH
Combine 1/4 c dried lavender, 1/4 c powdered milk, 1/4 c old fashioned oatmeal and 1/4 c Epsom salts. Fill muslin drawstring bags with the mixture. To use: Toss 1 bag into the bath water as it's running. You can also use the bag to rub your skin as you bathe.
We also blended a caffeine-free relaxing tea which was served iced with cookies made with lavender and green tea!
SERENI-TEA
1 c Green Rooibos
1/2 c dried lemon balm
1/4 c dried chamomile
1Tbs dried lavender
1Tbs dried spearmint
1Tbs dried lemon peel
COOKIE RECIPES
GREEN TEA, LAVENDER & LEMON COOKIES: Cream together 1 1/2 sticks of butter. 1/2 c sugar and 3Tbs brown sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in 1 egg, 1/4 tsp vanilla, and zest of a lemon. Combine 2 c flour, 1Tbs loose leaf green tea, 1/2 tsp lavender buds and 1/8 tsp salt. Add to the creamed mixture until just blended. Divide the dough into two, and roll into logs 1 1/2 inches thick, wrap & refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Slice the logs into 1/4 inch rounds and place on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on racks.
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Joyce
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