Vitex Lilac Perfume with vanilla, bergamot and lavender

 

Phase 1: Make the Vitex & Lilac Tincture Base

To prevent bacterial growth and ensure essential oils dissolve properly without separating, use 190-proof Everclear (95% alcohol) and dried vitex berries. [1, 2]

Vitex berry preparation. Lightly crush or grind 2 tablespoons of dried vitex berries to expose their aromatic compounds. 


Maceration. Place the crushed vitex berries into a clean glass jar. Pour 2 ounces (60 mL) of Everclear over the botanicals until fully submerged.
Steeping and straining. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place for 2 to 4 weeks, shaking the jar every few days. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter into a clean glass bottle. 

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Once your vitex-infused Everclear is strained, add your essential oils.  

Mix together 4 drops of Bergamot EO, 5 drops of Lavender EO and 8 drops of vanilla extract.  Mix these together with the strained Vitex Lilac.  

Meld the scents. Cap the bottle tightly and swirl gently to combine. Let the mixture rest in a cool, dark cabinet for at least 1 to 2 weeks (up to a month) so the sharp alcohol smell fades and the notes marry.

Nail Cream with Horsetail

 Ingredients:

• 25 g dried horsetail (equisetum) herb 
• 150 ml pecan oil
• 1 tablespoon grated beeswax
• 3-5 drops of frankincense essential oil.

Instructions:

1.  Place the horsetail and your carrier oil in the top of a double boiler, with simmering water in the bottom.  Let it simmer gently on very low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat and allow the oil to cool until it is safe to handle. Strain the mixture through a muslin cloth or fine strainer into a glass jug, squeezing out as much oil from the plant matter as possible. 
3. Clean your double boiler setup, and gently melt your strained horsetail oil together with the beeswax.
4. Remove from the heat, stir in your essential oil and pour the liquid mixture into a small, clean tin or jar. Let it sit undisturbed until it cools and sets into a solid cream. 

Massage a small amount of the balm into your cuticles and fingertips every evening before bed to help hydrate the skin and strengthen the nail plate over time. 

Coconut Oil Headache Balm

 

• 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
• 20 drops peppermint essential oil
• 12 drops lavender essential oil
• 10 drop Frankincense Essential Oil
• 1 small glass jar or metal tin

Instructions

1. Melt the base: Place the coconut oil in the top of a double boiler over water and heat until melted
2. Cool slightly: Remove from heat and let it cool for 1–2 minutes so it is warm but not hot.
3. Add essential oils: Stir in the peppermint, lavender and frankincense essential oils.
4. Set: Pour the mixture into your container and let it cool on the counter until it solidifies completely (about 30 minutes).

How to Use

Gently rub a small amount of the balm onto your temples, forehead, or the back of your neck when you feel a headache coming on. Be careful to not get too close to your eyes.  

This works for me, but everyone is different.  

**Not intended as medical advice.**

Rose Sugar Scrub

 Combine one cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of coconut oil and 1-1/2 cups of fresh rose petals in a food processor.  pulse untile blended.  If it is too dry add more coconut oil.  Add 10-15 drops of rose essential oil.  

Hot Pepper Rub

 

Hot Pepper Oil (Capsaicin) rub for arthritis

 

 

• 1 small cayenne pepper, chopped with seeds
• ¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons grated beeswax

1.     Combine pepper with the oil and heat gently on stovetop.

2.     Do not boil.

3.     Let sit until cooled.

4.     Strain and discard the pepper and seeds.

5.     Add beeswax and heat again till wax is melted.

6.     Stir well, spoon into a clean container, and let cool.

7.     To use: Massage a small amount into your muscles and joints.

Magnesium Cream

 

• ½ cup magnesium flakes 
• 3-4 Tbsp boiling water
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 2 Tbsp beeswax pellets
  
• 3 Tbsp cocoa butter

Add the water to magnesium flakes until they dissolve.  In a double boiler mix together the coconut oil, beeswax and cocoa butter until the melt.  Add the dissolved magnesium and then blend with an immersion blender or pour into a blender.   Store in a glass jar.  

NOTE:  wipe everything with an old towel or paper towel before you attempt to wash.  Saves time. 

Healing Hand Cream

 

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons shea butter 
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil 
• 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel 
• 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil 
• 10 drops lavender essential oil 
• 1 teaspoon colloidal oatmeal (finely ground) 

Instructions

In the top of a double boiler, melt the Shea butter and coconut oil together. 

Remove from heat and stir in the Aloe Vera gel and sweet almond oil. 

Once the mixture is cooled slightly, add the lavender essential oil and mix well. 

Add the finely ground oatmeal and stir until combined. 

Store at room temperature.