Grandmother Eunice's Recipe for Anti-Phlegm Tea

Anti-Phlegm Tea

Hello, Everyone! It's the Fall season in the USA, again.  Our weather temperatures are cooling off and many are preparing to ward off 'colds' or to alleviate the symptoms of an existing 'cold'.  In my effort to contribute to those preparations, today, I am sharing my grandmother Eunice's ingredients for a tea that causes phlegm to be released out of the body. Whenever we had colds as children, she'd make this concoction for us; it was always delicious and effective! I've used it as an adult, time and again, and it never fails me. By the way, "Phlegm is a liquid secreted by the mucous membranes of mammals. Its definition is limited to the mucus produced by the respiratory system, excluding that from the nasal passages, and particularly that which is expelled by coughing (sputum). Phlegm is in essence a water-based gel consisting of glyco-proteins, immunoglobulins, lipids and other substances." ~ Wikipedia

Grandmother Eunice's 'Anti-Phlegm Tea' recipe is:

• water, 
• one or two slices of fresh lemon, 
• red & white peppermints (which contains real peppermint oil)
• honey (not imitation/faux honey)

I've always prepared this tea as one serving, since I've make it for myself. So, to make a one-cup serving do the following:

• Choose a clean tea cup/coffee cup, preferably one that delights you
• Heat enough clean water to fill your tea/coffee cup
• Rinse, clean, one lemon. Cut one or two lemon slices and add the slice(s) to your empty cup
• Add two (tea cup) to three (coffee cup) peppermints to your cup (circle-shaped peppermints work well)
• Add one to three tablespoons of honey on top of the lemon and peppermint (I've been using Don Victor Orange Blossom Comb Honey Globe Jar, 16 Ounce* for quite some time; it's always delicious).
• Pour enough of the heated water into your tea/coffee cup to cover the lemon-peppermint-honey trio completely
• Let the heated water 'work-on' the lemon-peppermint-honey trio, for approximately three minutes
• Stir the trio around in the cup with a clean metal spoon, to blend the trio even more
• Pour more heated water into your cup to fill it
• Sip your delicious tea as the temperature becomes comfortably sippable

After you've finished the entire cup of tea, you'll notice that your body will begin to release the phlegm over time.  During the course of my day or evening after I have finished drinking this 'Anti-Phlegm' tea,  I can feel a release of phlegm into my throat. That's when I spit it out in the bathroom, or use a paper napkin/paper towel to spit the phlegm into and throw it in the trash.

 If you'd like to, you can make this tea again, and have it the next day. However, one cup of Grandmother Eunice's delicious 'Anti-Phlegm' Tea always cleared out the phlegm for me!  One more tip, real Peppermint Essential Oil (PEO) may be used with or instead of the peppermints.  I haven't used real PEO for this tea, yet.  However, I have used real PEO for other purposes and it is a delightful essential oil*!

* are Amazon & Mountain Rose Herbs affiliate links

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Organic Skin Care: Mercola Healthy Skin

Hello, Everyone!  Today, I'm featuring informative videos about Mercola Healthy Skin, a USDA Certified Organic skin care line of products.  A good measure of the information that is shared in these videos is applicable to hair care because the scalp is skin, and excellent care of the scalp results in much healthier hair!  For more about these organic skin care products, visit Mercola Healthy Skin.

• Check your labels, and avoid purchasing & using products with long, un-recognizable names.
• Plant oils are better than petro-oils.
• Substances that you put on your skin can be absorbed into your skin and bloodstream.
• Just as facial massage benefits the face, scalp massage benefits the scalp and hair.
• Consider what you eat. Nourish your skin. Nourish your scalp.
• Consider your lifestyle; is your daily life a healthy one? 

Video - Organic Hair Care Salon

Good day, Everyone! In this post I'm sharing a brief video with you featuring Grace Heaven Organic Salon, that I discovered this week. This salon, with a lovely name, features organic-ingredient products to pamper the hair with, particularly for coloring the hair. Eco-friendly hair coloring products do exist! Be sure to catch the tips for curly hair that they share.

Andiroba Oil

Andiroba aka Carapa Guianensis

Hello, Everyone! Andiroba oil is an oil that I've recently discovered and I'm looking forward to adding it to my cadre of oils because of its many benefits.

Andiroba oil is obtained from the seeds of the andiroba tree. The andiroba tree is part of the mahogany family found in tropical Brazil, Guyana & Colombia. Each andiroba tree produces small semi-circular seeds that have similar characteristics to neem oil without the un-friendly scent of neem oil. The name andiroba is taken from the name "nheengatu nhandi rob", which means "bitter oil".

Andiroba oil is extensively used by:

• Professional athletes as a muscle rub and to treat sports injuries
• People that suffer from arthritis and rheumatism as a pain reliever
• Hair care salons as a hot oil treatment for clients with thick, naturally curly hair. Andiroba oil increases blood circulation in the scalp, which in turn promotes healthy hair growth.

Sources of andirob oil and indepth information about this fabulous oil are below:

• Anita Grant Organic Andiroba Oil
• Of a Simple Nature Organic Andiroba Oil
• Herbs2000 Andiroba Oil
• Andiroba Oil - Database

Note: The Andiroba image is courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Organic Body Butter

Good evening, Everyone! While reviewing information about essential oils and butters, online I read about Dr. Mercola's Organic Body Butter. It "reads" like a really good product. It contains many of my favorite ingredients for hair care. So, I'm looking forward to trying it for my body, soon! Some of its details are below:

Organic Body Butter - from Mercola.com
"You really can have it both ways, with Organic Body Butter's 8 extraordinary ingredients:

• Organic Shea Butter
• Organic Cocoa Butter
• Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
• Organic Jojoba Oil
• Organic Murumuru Butter
• Organic Rice Bran Extract (Oryza Sativa)
• Organic Palm Oil
• Organic Aloe Vera Juice

Besides these awesome eight, our USDA organic Body Butter contains the following ingredients:

• Purified water
• Denatured grain alcohol (A "denaturant" makes it undrinkable, preventing illegal diversion for use as an alcoholic beverage)
• Beeswax -- contains a wax very similar to what's found in human skin
• Organic soy lecithin
• Xanthan gum"

from Mercola.com

Dr. Joseph Mercola Video

Coconut Oil

Good day, All! Coconut oil is one of my favorite oils for several reasons. I love the internal, nutrional benefits, I love its aroma, and I love the immediate benefits and long-term benefits it has on my hair.

A few details about this wonderful oil:

Coconut oil is one of the best, natural, nutritional oils for hair. It helps generate healthy-hair growth and makes the hair glossy. Regular massage of the head with coconut oil ensures that your scalp is free of dandruff, lice, and lice eggs. Coconut oil has been used extensively for decades in India for hair care. Also, using coconut oil scented with Tiarè flower, is a great Polynesian tradition.

Coconut oil's protective, softening and nourishing properties are truly amazing for hair care. It is an excellent conditioner and helps in the restoration of hair that's been damaged . It, also, provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair. Therefore, it is used as a hair care oil and used in manufacturing various conditioners, and dandruff relief creams. As hair care, coconut oil is normally applied directly to scalp and hair.

My source for fragrant, virgin coconut oil is Coconut Oil Online - Coconut Oil Supreme™. The Coconut Oil Online website is complete with thorough information about virgin coconut oil. Some of their links are:

• General Coconut Oil Information


• Is Coconut Oil Supreme™ Online, Organic?


• Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

When not ordering online, I've purchased Garden of Life's Extra Virgin Coconut Oil at a local health food store, even though its title includes the term "extra". Why? I'm familiar with Jordan Rubin's (CEO & Founder of Garden of Life) personal health story, and the details on his Living Foods Extra Virgin Coconut Oil web page, compared to others', was the next best choice to Coconut Oil Supreme™, my #1 choice. Sometimes, I have to go with choice #2, so I've picked the best one I could find.

I believe the links, above, will provide valuable information about coconut oil to you!

Tamanu Oil

Good day, Everyone! I hope all is well for you. Another of my favorite oils for hair care is tamanu oil. I acquired my first bottle of tamanu oil from Mt. Rose Herbs, and I've been completely satisfied with it. Their Tamanu Oil Profile is informative, for those of you that are new to this heavenly oil.

I mention Mt. Rose Herbs often, because I'm familiar with their products from my own, first-hand experience of regular usage. In other words, I am a satisfied customer. So, it's easy to recommend the great products of theirs that I've used.

For a few more details about tamanu oil, visit JASCO Organics Certified Organic Tamanu Oil and Tamanu Oil, The Universal, All Round Skin Healer by Natural Skin Repair.

Note: Image is courtesy of PD Photo.org

Jojobo Oil

Good day, Everyone. I'm a fan of essential oils and carrier oils, too. One of my favorite oils is jojoba oil. It is silky on the fingertips, and has a lovely, light fragrance. The bulk of my usage of it is in my own hair creme recipe. The Jojoba Company has a lovely, informative webpage detailing "What is Jojoba?" Also, Mountain Rose Herbs' Organic Jojoba Profile and Aubrey Organics 100% Organic Jojoba Oil are informative, too! Enjoy.

Note: Bee and blossom image is courtesy of PD Photo.org

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Good day, Everyone. I love to use extra virgin olive oil on my food, on my skin and hair, too! When I first tried to use olive oil on my hair and body, I did not like its aroma. That was some time ago, and perhaps the oil was old, expired, rancid or simply not "extra virgin". Now, I still notice an aroma and it is always pleasant. Some of my favorite extra virgin olive oils are Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Newman's Own Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Learn a bit more about Extra Virgin/Organic Olive Oil from Mountain Rose Herbs, one of my favorite resources for organic products.

Note: Image courtesy of PD Photo.org

Meeting Mt. Rose Herbs

Mountain Rose Herbs

Hello, Everyone! Mountain Rose Herbs is one of the companies I like to purchase my essential oils, cocoa butter, shea butter, and other oils from; particulary the organic ones. I'm always satisfied with my purchases, and the excellent condition they arrive in via delivery from UPS.

Here's a video featuring John Gallagher's, of LearningHerbs.com, visit to Mountain Rose Herbs near Eugene, OR. "Since 1987 Mountain Rose Herbs has consistently delivered exceptional quality certified organic products with a strict emphasis on sustainable agriculture. From bulk organic herbs and spices, to essential oils and herbal teas, the quality and integrity of what they offer is unparalleled with smiles guaranteed." by mountainroseherbs

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