Susan's Herb Snips

from Susan's Collection of Herbal Lore


Herbal Rubs for Winter's Aches and Pains

"Look to the perfumes of flowers for peace of mind and joy of life."
--Wang Wei, Eighth Century Chinese philosopher
Massage stimulates circulation, soothes the nerves, and makes us feel better all over. And an herbal massage oil just makes a good thing better! As a base, use two ounces of almond oil, with 2-3 drops of wheat germ oil to preserve the freshness. To this, add 15-30 drops of essential oil. Here are some favorite herbal oils and the psychological effects that have been associated with them:


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