Rosemary has been recorded in every herbal and medical text since very early times, and it has long been regarded as a preserver of youth says Pamela Allardice writing in Natural Remedies A – Z. Rosemary has been much researched and used a a medicinal herb. It was first noted as having preservative qualities centuries ago when meat was wrapped in crushed rosemary leaves to stop it from spoiling.

Rosemary Tea - A tea made from fresh rosemary is beneficial for headaches and digestive disorders.

Rosemary Oil - With its powerful aroma, rosemary oil is an effective inhalant and decongestant. Use oil of rosemary on a child’s chest to ease a cough. Rosemary oil is also an effective rinse for oily hair and skin. Here is a simple recipe for a rosemary hair rinse:

Rosemary Hair Rinse Recipe:

Add 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar and 5 drops Rosemary essential oil (or you can use a tablespoon of dried rosemary) to 1 cup of water. You may leave this rinse on your hair or rinse with water. The vinegar smell will go away when your hair dries

Rosemary Tea or Oil – Add rosemary tea or oil to bathwater to improve circulation.

Colon Cleansing Benefits

Colon Cleansing used to be something just recommended by homeopathic doctors. My own first experience with colon cleansing was a prescription from a doctor who practiced homeopathic medicine but was also a medical doctor. She had both a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) and an M.D. (Doctor Of Medicine). You may have heard ofcolon cleansing from Dr. Oz the very popular medical expert on Oprah’s show. With digestive disorders on the rise (60 to 70 million people per year) many of us are looking for some relief. Especially at this time of year, with the holidays approaching, it would be a good idea to do a little preventative maintenance on our systems.

When your colon is not working properly, toxins may be forced to leave the body in ways other than natural elimination. Halitosis (bad breath) and body odor can be signs of colon malfunction. Yeast infections can also be a result of your colon not functioning at peak efficiency. Colon cleansing may help eliminate these problems.

Bad bacteria in the colon can possibly cause colon diseases, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches,lupus and cardiovascular disease.

Uses For Tea Tree Oil – Prevent Dental Plaque

There are many tea tree oil uses when it comes to dental hygiene -

Gingivitis - Rub swollen and sore areas of gum with  a drop or two of Tea Tree Oil. Add three to five drops of oil to small glass of water, swish  around mouth; twice daily.

Sore and Bleeding Gums - Follow Gingivitis instructions

Dental Plaque – Brush with Tea Tree Toothpaste or add a few drops of oil to toothbrush. Swish with Tea Tree Oil mixture twice daily and swish three to five minutes whenever possible; look for Tea Treee Oil dental floss in health stores.

Toothache – Rinse teeth with gargle mixtue; apply Tea Tree Oil directly onto infected tooth.

Abscesses - Massage gums with oil; use mouthwash formula

Mouthwash – Thre to five drops of oil into small glass of water; swish in mouth two to threee times a day for three to five minutes for chronic cases of bleeding gums and plaque.

See our previous post Tea Tree Oil Remedies – Acne, Cold Sores and Sunburn

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Natural Remedies for Bad Breath

I have really have nothing against mouthwash except that I do think it tastes really bad. That said there a lot of natural ways to freshen your breath and they are handy to use when mouthwash is not available.

Parsley - Parsley is a natural breath freshner. You just need to chew a sprig or two and your breath will be great. Lots of times at restaurants you will find some on your plate as decoration. Instead of just leaving it, take the curly part and chew on it for a minute or two. Your dining companions will thank you if you plan on kissing them goodnight.

Parsley is almost as rich in Vitamin A as cod liver oil according to Pamela Allardice author of Natural Remedies A – Z. It is also rich in iron making it a useful supplement for anyone suffering from anemia. It is rich in Vitamin C, calcium and other minerals. So just a few minutes chewing on a spring or two can be very good for your body.