Welcome to Angels’ Muse Herbals…

This is the sister site to The Angels’ Muse.

It is here where you will be able to find all the information on our line of natural health products.

Why a second blog?

Simple.  There is so much information to share with you on aromatherapy, herbals, and natural health that it needed a blog all to itself.  Putting all the information here and categorizing it would make it easier for you to find, read, and bookmark for later. This helps to keep The Angels’ Muse site focused on crafts and party planning.

What kind of categories?

The categories will include, essential oil profiles, herbal profiles, tips, tricks and advice to help you choose the right herbal or natural health supplement for you.

There will be blending charts, if you wish experiment with different essential oils, recipes for teas and other herbals as well as advice on how to avoid any complications with prescription medications and other treatments your doctor has you taking.

We hope you like this new addition to The Angels’ Muse family!

Disclaimer:

We at The Angels’ Muse and its affiliates are not certified physicians.  We do not diagnose or treat illnesses.  We are dedicated to the historical uses of the herbs and their derivatives.  We are not responsible for any reactions or side effects of said herbals or their derivatives herein.  If you are ill, we highly recommend that you consult a health care professional.  If you treat yourself, you do so at your own risk.

All the information contained on this site has been researched and any source from which we gained the information will be listed at the end of each post.  We do not in any way intend to infringe on copyrights of any kind in any way, shape, form, or fashion.

Posting update…

Due to a death in the family, the scheduled postings will resume Monday, February 27.  I am sorry for the inconvenience.

Very Berry Juice with a Carrot Boost

(Depending on the juicer, you may or may not have to cut the fruit into smaller pieces.)

Very Berry Juice with a Carrot Twist

1 cup frozen mixed berries, thawed

1 lg Carrot or 8 baby carrots, peeled and cleaned

Makes 1/2, cup.  Mix well and drink as is.  Do not add sugar or other additives.

Tropical smoothie with a kick

1/2 cup mango

1/2 large banana

8 Strawberries

1/4 unflavored yogurt (see instructions for casein-free)

1/4 cup coconut or almond milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp organic honey

1 tsp royal jelly

1 tsp liquid B-Complex vitamins

Add fruit, yogurt, milk, and then the rest of the ingredients.  If you are on a casein-free diet, you can use either soy or coconut milk yogurt or just ice.  Start the blender on chop, and slowly add in ice until you get to the consistency you desire, speeding up the blender one setting at a time until you get to “blend”.  Pour and enjoy.  Makes 2-16 oz smoothies.

Changes on the Horizon… A little Update.

It’s a new Year, and as I said before, I shaking things up around here.

Here is a list of things that I will be doing to make this blog really stand out, I hope.

Weekly posts

• The posts will be Monday-Friday. (Hey, even a business person needs a day or two off, right?)

  • Monday-Juice/Smoothie recipe

    • I will alternating these.  These are recipes that I have either tried and liked, or found in books or online.

  • Tuesday-Herbal Profile

    • This will be a post on an herb and it will include the latin name, origins, preparations, etc.

  • Wednesday-Essential Oil Profile

    • Same as Tuesday, but for an essential oil

  • Thursday-Article on Natural Health

    • I will research a topic, and provide an article for it on this day.
      • Any sources used will be placed at the end of the article so you can check me.

  • Friday-Mother Hen’s Corner

    • This will be common sense natural health tips, lists of  herbal uses and mixes, and even recipes that are casein free and/or gluten free.
    • You might even see me in a video or maybe hear me in an audio cast.  Who knows?

There will still be posts on new products as well as other, random things, but this will be the main format.  If there is anything you would like me to answer, or research, drop me a line by leaving me a comment.  To make sure that you are not SPAMMING me, I will be emailing you and asking some basic questions.  If the email is bounced back, or there is no answer within 48 hours, I will not be posting on the topic you contacted me to research.

Parsley – Petroselinum Sativum

 

from: http://www.homeopathyandmore.com/

Latin Name: Petroselinum Sativum

Synonyms: Apium petroselinum (Linn.), Petroselinum lativun (hoffm.), Petersylinge, Persely, persele.

Origins: Greece, Rome

Parts Used: Sprigs

Complimentary Herbs: Any herb that aids in digestion, and calms the stomach will compliment parsley.

Appearance: A forest green colored herb that features flared leaves and grows to about 12-24 inches.

 

 

Morning “Go” Juice

(Depending on the juicer, you may or may not have to cut the fruit into smaller pieces.)

1/2 Green Apple, Peeled (Either Granny Smith or Golden Delicious)

1/2 Bartlett Pear, Peeled (It needs to be soft to the touch, but not over ripe.)

6 Strawberries

6 baby carrots or 1 large Carrot

2 sprigs Parsley

6-8 Baby Spinach Leaves

5 chunks of Broccoli

Makes 2-3, 6-oz cups.  Mix well and drink as is.  Do not add sugar or other additives.

Getting it right… Herbal dosing.

Often times, we find ourselves looking at labels on herbal products and wondering if the dosage is a little excessive. I mean, it says take the recommended dosage, right? So, that’s the amount that I should be taking, right? After all, they do know they are doing, or at least they should.

The dosage on the back of the bottle is the average dose, but you have to take into consideration that body chemistry varies from person to person. People have different tolerances to what they put in their bodies. For example, some people can take the prescribed dose of a pain killer and still go about their day as normal while others are knocked out by the pill and can’t even walk straight.

The best thing to do is start with taking one with breakfast, and one with lunch. Give this dose , at most, two weeks. If you feel an improvement, this is the dose you should take. If not, add one to breakfast, and wait, adding another at lunch or even dinner and so forth until you begin to feel a difference in your health.

We’re looking for positive results.

Of you start feeling worse, get the sniffles or some other reaction, STOP. This means you’re having an allergic reaction. If this happens, then you need to research the family from which the herb originates. You may be allergic to one of its cousins. If so, you need to look for a viable substitute. There is a multitude of herbals from which to choose.

More next time. Until then, stay healthy and happy.

Grabbing that bottle and shaking things up…

Over the next couple of weeks, this blog will be getting a much needed face lift and a good going over.  Links will be checked, fixed, and their posts will be abbreviated on the main pages so that more information can fit onto the main page.  I will be posting more herbal and essential oil profiles, as well as more tips, tricks, and little things that you didn’t know about the spices you cook with in your kitchen.  A lot of the informational posts will also be available for download in the herbal store as quick and easy pdf files that you can print from your computer at your convenience.  I will also be looking online for internet sites that will let me conduct herbal classes for those who are interested in learning about natural health.

Also, for the new year, I will be posting weight loss and nutrition tips that will keep you healthy, happy, and slim without starving you.  Sound good?  Let’s have fun this year!

Product Spotlight… Mediterranean Holiday Facial Mask

Ah, the warm breezes, cool water, and the delightful aromas of the Mediterranean shore.  From Spain to Greece, and Morocco to Egypt, let this facial mask transport you to a resort on the Mediterranean Sea.  Let the aroma of the essential oils allow you to forget the stresses of day while the mask tones and cleanses the skin.

Mediterranean Holiday Facial Mask

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Mask ingredients:

Ground Chamomile Flowers: (Anthemis nobilis):  Known the world over for its ability to sooth upset stomachs, when applied to the skin it helps with puffiness, blemishes and soothes rough skin.

Spirulina: (Blue-green algae): This is a super food.  It is packed with amino acids, antioxidants, and minerals that help to fight acne, inflammation, and sooth skin.

French Clay: Helps with puffiness, absorbs oils, and cleanses while helping to thicken the mask.

Bentonite Clay: Helps to draw out dirt, and conditions the skin.

The Oil Blend…

Almond Oil: All purpose base oil that contains vitamins to help condition all skin types.

Grapeseed Oil: A base oil that helps with inflammation, wrinkles, and contains anti-oxidants.

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea): Helps treat acne, regulate the sebaceous glands in the overproduction of oils, and also helps to smooth away wrinkles.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare): When used in small doses (like in this mask), the antiseptic properties of oregano help to detoxify the skin.  Please, perform a patch test before use.  Not for use during pregnancy or on children under five. Do not use near eyes or mucous membranes.

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens): Helps to regulate both oily and over-hydrated skin.

Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis):  Helps with dull and oily skin.

Sources for post:

http://www.morethanalive.com/Bentonite-clay-powder

http://www.aworldofplenty.com/4-bath/powders.html

Lawless, Julia. 1995. Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, The.  Element Books.

Tenney, Louise MH. 2007. Today’s Herbal Health. Woodland Publishing.

Wildwood, Chrissie. 1996.  Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, The. Healing Arts Press.

Product Spotlight-Mediterranean Holiday Oatmeal Bath

Ah, the warm breezes, cool water, and the delightful aromas of the Mediterranean shore.  From Spain to Greece, and Morocco to Egypt, let this aromatherapy blend whisk you away to a carefree place while it relaxes your senses from a hectic day.  Put a little of this mineral salt in your bath, and let the fragrance take you to another place while the bath washes away all the stress.

Mediterranean Holiday Oatmeal Bath

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Baking Soda:  Helps the sooth the itching and irritation.

Oatmeal: These whole oats where steel cut and ground in order for them to mix better with bath ingredients.  It soothes and softens the skin.  The milky properties that it gives the water helps to treat eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and  other skin conditions.

Borax:  Helps to tie the all the ingredients together and soften the water.  This is a naturally occurring mineral.  It soothes the skin.

The Rest of the Story…

Almond Oil:  Naturally soothing and softens the skin.

Avocado Oil:  High in fatty acids, beta carotene, and vitamin E.

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea): Helps tame asthma, and throat infections.  It also works wonders with depression, migraines, nervous tension, and other stress related disorders. Also helps with aching muscles.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare): Helps with respiratory problems, and helps the body’s immune system defend against the flu and colds.  Not for use during pregnancy or on children under five. Do not use near eyes or mucous membranes. Very strong skin irritant. Dilute well before applying topically – not to exceed 2% oregano. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only.

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens): Helps to relieve nervous tension and stress related conditions.  Also helps improve breathing.  It has been used to treat varicose veins, hemorrhoids, edema, poor circulation, and rheumatism.

Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis):  Helps bronchitis suffers to breath more easily.  Helps to calm those who have nervous tension, and stress related conditions.

Cautions:  May cause sensitivity to sunlight.

Lawless, Julia. 1995. Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, The.  Element Books.

Tenney, Louise MH. 2007. Today’s Herbal Health. Woodland Publishing.

Wildwood, Chrissie. 1996.  Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, The. Healing Arts Press.

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/borax_powder.php

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/14781/25_amazing_uses_for_baking_soda_youve.html?cat=46

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/atopic-dermatitis-eczema

The statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.