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A castor oil, 78 Angelica, 108, 109 Ache-No-More Foot cherries, 15 Aniseed, 121, 123, 124 Formula, 205 honey, 161 Aniseed Syrup, 122 Achy Muscle Massage horseradish, 153 Antacid tablets, 135 Gel, 276 lemons, 191 Anti-Anxiety Punch, 203 Acid reflux, 185 onions, 255–256 Antibiotics, 346–347 Acne-Erasing Toner, 96 Alcohol (rubbing), 341, Anti-Itch Bath, 303 Acne remedies 342 Anxiety. See Stress baking soda, 39 Alcoholic beverages, 185, remedies bran, 228 230–231. See also Appetite, 21, 98–99, 202 carrots, 66 Hangover remedies; Apple cider . See cinnamon, 118 specific types Vinegar , 147 Allergy cautions, 211 Apple Hair Rinse, 10 grapes, 60 Allergy remedies, 3, 71, Apples, 1–12 hydrogen peroxide, 345 82, 159–160 for beauty, 9–12 lemons, 191 All-Natural Shampoo, buying, 2 nutmeg, 123–124 241 caution, 8 oatmeal, 220 All-Over Honey and for health, 1–9, 16 olive oil, 240 Herb Scrub, 162 popularity, 2 onions, 254–255 All-Purpose Cough varieties, 4, 6 raspberries, 56 Syrup, 247 Applesauce, 9, 10, 11–12 sugar, 166 Allspice, 123 Apple Tuna Wraps, 7 toothpaste, 285 Almond oil, 182, 205, 210 Apricots, 12, 13, 16 tree fruits, 16 Almonds Arnica oil, 75 witch hazel, 339–340 for beauty, 208, 209, Aromatherapy, 21, 134. yogurt, 352–353 228 See also specific Acorns, 204 for health, 202–203, essential oils Aftershave, 120, 178, 325, 204, 205, 207 Aromatic Oil and Milk 338–339 Alpha Hydroxy Facial Bath, 238 Age spot remedies Mask, 30 Arrhythmia, 102–103 apples, 11 Alzheimer’s disease, 6, 95 Arteriosclerosis, 4

359 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Arthritis remedies Avocado Body Butter, 23 , apples, 5 Avocado-Mango Salad, 329–330 castor oil, 77 24 Bananas cayenne pepper, 87 Avocado oil, 82–83 for beauty, 31, cinnamon, 117 Avocados, 17–28 239–240, 298 Epsom salts, 128 for beauty, 22–28 constipation and, 216 flaxseed, 213 caution, 22 for health, 28–29 gin, 311 for health, 17–22 Banana-Walnut grapes, 58 history, 21 Smoothie, 113 honey, 154 Barley, 225, 226 horseradish, 151 B Basil, 271, 272–273 limes, 310 Baby food, 22 Bath blends olive oil, 236 Baby oil, 282, 283, 285 baking soda, 40, 45 parsley, 263 Baby powder, 283, 284 bubble baths, 210 roses, 181 Back-in-Balance Bath, chamomile, 106, 108 salt, 287 128 cinnamon, 120 vegetable oil, 244 Back Pain Panacea, 103 Epsom salts, 133, 134, vinegar, 320, 321 Back pain remedies 232 yogurt, 348–349 cayenne pepper, 87–88 eucalyptus, 82 Aspirin, 135, 136, 137 Epsom salts, 130 herbal, 178, 179, 273 Asthma remedies eucalyptus oil, 81 honey, 155, 162, 313 apples, 3 rice, 227 milk, 238, 285, 356 cranberries, 50 salt, 289 oatmeal, 223 garlic, 142–143 Bad breath remedies tea, 303, 309 lavender, 172–173 apples, 10 vanilla, 123 lemons, 185, 190 avocados, 22 wine, 313 onions, 250 cayenne pepper, 91 wintertime, 236 parsley, 264 for garlic breath, 149 witch hazel, 340 sunflower seeds, 214 lemons, 196–197 Bay leaf, 348–349 vinegar, 320 parsley, 266–267 Beer, 312, 313 Athlete’s foot remedies peppermint, 110–111 Bees, 158. See also Insect avocados, 20 spices, 117–118, 123 bites or stings; Insect berries, 48 tea, 305 repellents chamomile, 102 yogurt, 350 Beets, 69, 72 cinnamon, 112 Baked Potatoes Hot Off Belly fat, 329 garlic, 143–144 the Grill, 71 Berries, 47–57 mouthwash, 343 Baking powder, 43, 46 for beauty, 54–57, 148 onions, 253 Baking soda, 32–42 for health, 47–54 salt, 291 for beauty, 38–42, 46 smoothie recipes, 169, vinegar, 317 caution, 38 272, 348 yogurt, 347 as deodorizer, 260 Bilberries, 49 Avocado Antifungal for health, 32–38, 129 Blackberries, 49, 54–55 Cream, 20 history, 36 Black eyes, 30, 289, 335

360 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Blackheads, 133, 161, sugar, 280, 294 fruit, 28 191, 228 vanilla, 210–211 marigold salve, 181 Black pepper, 93, 96 Boil remedies onions, 250 Bladder problems, 50, bread, 226 parsley, 264–265 188, 213, 316 cornmeal, 44 witch hazel, 335 Bleeding disorders, 141 eggs, 355–356 Bunions, 130, 311 Blisters figs, 14 Burn remedies preventing, 44, garlic, 139 acorns, 204 125–126, 275, 301, tea, 300 calendula, 179 342 Bone health, 262–263, 305 caution, 278 treating, 62–63, 170, Boomeritis, 129–130. honey, 155 173, 341 See also Muscle ache lavender, 169–170 Bloating, 58 remedies mustard, 296 Blood sugar control, 2, Bountiful Breakfast olive oil, 230 113, 330 Smoothie, 169 onions, 250–251 Blueberries, 48, 51 Braces pain, 292 petroleum jelly, 278 Body care. See also Body Brain function salt, 290 scrubs; Itchy skin aniseed for, 122 Bursitis, 48, 63, 77, bath powders, 45 apples for, 5, 6 160–161 body butters, 23, 211 berries for, 47–48 Butter, 356 body oils, 182, 215 carrots for, 63–64 Buttermilk, 355, 357, 358 moisturizers, 25, 163, cinnamon for, 117 177, 193, 285 seeds for, 214 C sponge baths, 41 turmeric for, 95 Cabbage, 69–70 wintertime, 41–42 Bran, 217, 225, 228 Cajun Popcorn Topping, Body odor remedies BRAT diet, 7–8 43 lemons, 196 Brazil nuts, 203, 206, 207 Calendula mouthwash, 343 Bread, 226 for beauty, 181, 183, parsley, 267 Breast feeding, 62, 264, 326 tea tree oil, 84 304–305 for health, 179–180 vinegar, 331 Breast pain, 77 properties of, 234, 329 Body scrubs Brewer’s yeast, 43, 45, 46 Calluses. See Corn and almond, 228 Bronchitis remedies callus remedies avocado, 26 Epsom salts, 129 Cancer prevention, 95, citrus, 194–195, 201 garlic, 139 113, 163 Epsom salts, 133, honey, 159 Cancer treatment, 63 237–238 lemons, 187 Canker sore remedies honey, 162 onions, 247–248 baking soda, 32 mango, 31 Bruise remedies castor oil, 74 oatmeal, 223 blueberries, 51 cranberries, 50 sea salt, 294–295 cayenne pepper, 90 milk of magnesia, 135 spice, 96, 119, 122–123, Epsom salts, 128 salt, 289 124 fish oil, 83 yogurt, 347–348

361 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Cantaloupe, 60 Cherries, 13, 15, 16 Club soda, 313 Carmelite Water, 109 Cherry Pit-Spitting Cocoa butter, 79–80, 285 Carotenoderma, 64 Championships, 14 Coconut, 206 Carpal tunnel syndrome, Chestnuts, 206 Coconut milk, 212 75, 87, 98 Chewing gum, 244 Coconut oil, 204, 210–211, Carrots, 61–69 Chickpeas, 95 237 for beauty, 66–69 Childbirth. See See Coffee, 260, 313 caution, 64 Pregnancy or childbirth Cognac, 311–312 cooking, 66 Children. See Infants and Cold and flu remedies. fishing rods from, 63 children See also Nasal conges- for health, 61–66 Chilled Berry Soup, 52 tion; Sinus remedies Cashews, 203 Chives, 258, 259 apples, 3 Castor oil, 73–81 Chlorophyll, 337–338 baking soda, 35, 36–37 for beauty, 78–81 Chocolate, 163, 164, 165 castor oil, 77 cautions, 74, 75 Cholesterol remedies chamomile, 102 for health, 73–77, 129 apples, 3 chives, 258 as lubricant, 79 avocados, 17 cinnamon, 113–114 Cataracts, 302 cinnamon, 113 citrus, 186–187, Catnip, 109, 234 egg vinegar, 330–331 198–199 Cayenne pepper, 85–92 sunflower seeds, 214 cognac, 311–312 for beauty, 91–92 Chronic fatigue, 322 eucalyptus oil, 81, 82 caution, 88 Chub rub, 277 garlic, 139, 140–141, for health, 85–91 Cinnamon, 112–120 311–312 homemade tincture, 92 for beauty, 117–120, honey, 159 tolerance of, 89–90 124 hot-pepper sauce, 94 Cellulite remedies caution, 118 hydrogen peroxide, cayenne pepper, 91 essential oil, 134 343 citrus, 199 for health, 112–117, onions, 248–249 ginger, 153 175 peppermint, 110 olive oil, 237 history, 115 tea, 301 strawberries, 57 Circulation, 86, 150–151, vinegar, 319, 320, 323 vinegar, 326 249 yogurt, 346 Chamomile, 97–108 Citrus, 194–195, 197–201, Cold-Clobbering Tea, for beauty, 104–108, 234. See also Lemons; 301 111, 326, 329 Limes Cold sore remedies caution, 100 Citrus-Powered Tooth baking soda, 37 essential oil, 134, 234 Powder, 190 echinacea, 180 for health, 97–104, Classic Lemonade, 185 garlic, 146 201 Cloves honey, 160 Chamomile Ice, 101 for beauty, 123, 124, lemons, 189 Chard, 297 242 Cold-temperature relief, Charley horses, 20, 187, for health, 121, 185, 144, 219 310 231 Colic, 164

362 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Colonoscopy prep, 122, olive oil, 231 eucalyptus oil, 84 334 onions, 247 lavender, 176 Comfrey, 109–110, 111 radishes, 152 lemons, 195 Conjunctivitis, 3–4, 303 vinegar, 319 mint, 111 Constipation remedies wine, 310 mouthwash, 343 angelica, 108 Cradle cap, 235 tea tree oil, 84 apples, 8 Cranberries, 49–50, 56 vinegar, 327 beets, 69 Cranberry Complexion yogurt, 350 castor oil, 74, 77 Complex, 55 Darkening Color Rinse, Epsom salts, 126 Cream of tartar, 44–45 309 Dead Sea salt, 290. See garlic, 145 Creamy Orange Facial also ginger, 151 Spread, 201 Salt honey, 160 Crispy Pickled Chard Dentures, 32, 101, 292 oatmeal, 216 Stalks, 297 Deodorant, 38, 281–282, olive oil, 231 Cucumbers, 70, 72 337–338 papaya, 30 Cumin, 93, 94 Depression, 18–19, 82, rhubarb, 59 Curcumin, 95–96 203 sunflower seeds, 214 Curried Yogurt Dip, 353 De-Stressing Bath Blend, vinegar, 321 Cuticle creams, 28, 356 Cooling Summer Skin 79–80, 239 Detoxification, 185, 264, Mist, 176 Cut or scrape remedies 287 Coriander, 94, 96 avocados, 17 Diabetes, 2, 113, 127, 289 Corn and callus remedies bananas, 28 Diaper rash remedies aspirin, 136 calendula, 179 baking soda, 34 avocados, 19 cloves, 121 oatmeal, 219 bread, 226 cranberries, 50 olive oil, 235 castor oil, 74 Epsom salts, 127 petroleum jelly, 278 chamomile, 102 grapes, 58–59 witch hazel, 335 Epsom salts, 130–131 honey, 155 Diarrhea Rehydration garlic, 139 lavender, 174 Formula, 37 lemons, 189 lemons, 184–185 Diarrhea remedies onions, 254 mouthwash, 341 apples, 7–8 tea, 300 witch hazel, 335 blackberries, 49 Cornmeal, 43, 44, 46, 200 Cutting boards, 289 carrots, 64, 65–66 Cornstarch, 43–46 Cyprus oil, 234 cinnamon, 116 Cough remedies Cystitis, 50 gelatin, 164 aniseed, 122 honey, 160 barley, 226 D limes, 197–198 eucalyptus oil, 81 Dandruff remedies onions, 251–252 ginger, 121 aspirin, 136 raspberries, 53 honey, 159 baby oil, 284 rehydration, 227 lavender, 171 beer, 312 salt, 290 oatmeal, 217 chives, 259 DIY Sports Drink, 35

363 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Dizziness, 316 ginger, 150–151 Fabulous Fragrant Facial Drug interactions, 88, honey, 157 Scrubbers, 105 100, 249, 317 lemons, 185 Facial cleansers. See also Dry scalp, 24 peppermint, 110 Makeup removers Dysentery, 251–252 Epsom salts, 125–134 anti-acne, 352–353 for beauty, 132–134 anti-aging, 307 E caution, 127 bracing, 222 Earache remedies for health, 125–131, brightening, 54, 152 bran, 225 287 deep-cleaning, 38–39, carrots, 61 history, 130 132–133, 166, 352 castor oil, 76 magnesium in, 125 exfoliating, 27, 46, chamomile, 100 Essential oils, 21, 134, 200, 208–209, 293, garlic, 139, 141 234. See also specific 299 lavender, 172 essential oils multitask, 272–273 onions, 246–247 Eucalyptus oil for normal skin, 274 salt, 287 for beauty, 84 for oily skin, 46, 148 Earwax, 93, 244, 342 for health, 81–82, 129, softening, 105, 200, Easy Oat Crackers, 221 171 208, 299 Echinacea, 180, 182 properties of, 134, 234 ultra-simple, 192–193 Eczema remedies Excellent Electrolyte Facial hair, 344–345 avocados, 19, 20 Enhancer, 288 Facial masks milk, 354–355 Eyebrows, 280 for all skin types, 15, oatmeal, 217–218 Eyelashes, 79, 237 26, 193 olive oil, 232–233 Eyes alpha hydroxy, 30 tea, 303–304 bags under, 27 anti-acne, 56, 60, 66, vegetable shortening, black eye, 30, 289, 335 147, 254–255 244 bloodshot, 52 anti-aging, 60, 68, 163, Eggs, 354, 357, 358 cataracts, 302 209, 222, 256, 354 Egg vinegar, 330–331 dark circles, 16, anti-inflammatory, Elder flowers, 329 209–210, 268 307–308 Electrolyte balance makeup remover, 78, clarifying, 328 avocados for, 20 243, 245 cleansing, 25 baking soda for, 35 pinkeye, 3–4, 303 for combination skin, Epsom salts for, 128 puffy or swollen, 293 222 lemons for, 186 sore or strained, 52, 74, detoxifying, 201 rice for, 227 97, 181, 189, 303, 335 for dry skin, 25, 31, salt for, 288 styes, 74, 266, 303 95–96, 215, 299, 306, Electrolyte-Replacement vision, 29, 49, 64, 215 353 Tonic, 186 Eye shadow, 279 exfoliating, 26, 137, Endometriosis, 77 270, 308–309 Energizing Bath Oil, 340 F firming, 10, 339, 357 Energy enhancers Fabulous Facial Mist, 344 invigorating, 200–201 essential oils, 234 Fabulous Flu Bath, 102 for irritated skin, 353

364 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index moisturizing, 269, anti-inflammatory, 308 Fishing rods, 63 308–309 anti-shine, 339 Fish oil, 82–83 multitask, 56, 273, 357 astringent, 183, 192 Five-Minute All-Star for normal to oily skin, cleansing, 66 Marinade, x 25–26 detoxifying, 293–294 Flaxseed, 213, 215 for oily skin, 111, 118, for dry skin, 16, 341 Fleas, in carpet, 33 220, 227, 353 herbal, 328–329 Flowery Bath Crystals, 133 peel-off, 68–69, 165 invigorating, 152–153 See pore-refining, 60, multitask, 12, 93, 273 Flu. Cold and flu 147–148, 294 for normal skin, 340 remedies for rough, blemished for oily skin, 72, Fluid retention, 21 skin, 193 306–307 Foaming Ache Reliever, skin-lightening, 96, pH-balancing, 328 291 256 softening, 192, 256 Food cravings, 99, 114, 185 skin prep for, 104, 179 soothing, 104, 111, See also softening, 56, 106, 107, 179 Foot care. 132 ultra-simple, 268–269 Athlete’s foot remedies; soothing, 118–119 Fat, in avocados, 17 Blisters; Ingrown stress-reducing, 353 Fatigue, 157, 249, 322 toenails; Plantar warts toning, 221 Fettuccine Sweet and cold feet, 85, 115, 249 Facial moisturizers Hot, 89 diabetes caution, 289 apple, 10–11 Fever, 54, 71, 86–87 dry, cracked feet, 194, avocado, 26 Fever blisters. See Cold 229, 238–239, 277, baby oil, 285 sore remedies 331 butter, 356 Feverfew, 180 exfoliation, 124, 134, castor oil, 81 Fiber, 1 194, 238, 295 commercial brands, 25 Fibromyalgia, 128 foot odor, 134, eucalyptus oil, 84 Figs, 14, 16 165–166, 181, 295, lavender, 177 Finger infections, 173 305, 337 lemon, 358 Fingernails. See also sweaty feet, 44, 301 olive oil, 240, 243 Hand care tired feet, 41, 57, 131, petroleum jelly, 279 cleaning, 38 181, 205, 266, 298, vegetable shortening, cuticles, 28, 79–80, 335 245 239 Foot-to-Head Warm-Up Facial neuralgia, 316 fungus, 83, 282, 318, Treatment, 219 Facial steams, 106–107, 331, 343, 347 Four Thieves Vinegar, 124 hangnails, 73, 321, 322, 323 Facial toners 275–276 Freckle remedies for all skin types, 228, polishing, 324 castor oil, 79 306 weak, 68, 148, 166, horseradish, 153 anti-acne, 96 197, 229, 245, 358 lemons, 191 antibacterial, whitening, 196, 284, papaya, 31 269–270 313, 324, 345 strawberries, 57

365 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index French Carrot Salad, 62 Gout, 13, 128, 146 restoring shine, 25, 56, French Dressing, 239 Gout-Be-Gone Preserves, 161, 183, 312, 331, Fruit. See specific fruits 5 343 Grains, 225–229. See also softening, 177, 257 G Oatmeal styling, 176, 283, 293, Gallbladder health, 188 Granita, 101 312, 358 Garlic, 138–150 Grapefruit essential oil, summertime, 229 bad breath from, 149 21, 134 volumizing, 132, 212, for beauty, 147–150 Grapefruit juice, 198, 292, 312 buying, 144 199 washing, 11–12, 84, caution, 141 Grapes, 58–59, 60 132 excessive use, 142 Great Grape and Hair conditioners for health, 138–147, Marvelous Melon avocado, 24 311–312, 320 Smoothie, 58 beer, 313 history, 146 Gum disease remedies cantaloupe, 60 Garlicky Broccolini, baking soda, 33 carrot, 67 145 chamomile, 100 egg, 358 Garlic-Strawberry Facial lemons, 191 garlic, 150 Scrub, 148 salt, 286 herbal, 326 Gas prevention tea, 302–303 macadamia oil, 212 baking soda for, 37 witch hazel, 333 mayonnaise, 298 bran for, 217 molasses, 167 carrots for, 64 H olive oil, 242, 243 citrus for, 199 Hairbrushes, 42, 327 peanut butter, 212 parsley for, 262 Hair care. See also , 274 spices for, 94 Dandruff remedies; wheat germ, 229 Gelatin, 164, 165–166 Hair conditioners; Hair yogurt, 351–352 Gem of a Germ-Busting loss; Hair problems; Hair-Growth Tonic, 351 Brew, 140 Hair spray; Shampoos Hair loss, 91, 241, Geranium oil, 134, 209, balancing pH, 72 256–258, 267–268 234 clarifying, 10, 42, 67, Hair problems Germs, killing, 323 215, 327, 350–351 chlorine damage, 42, Get-Up-and-Go Honey coloring, 282 241, 313 Bars, 157 dry-cleaning, 223–224, flyaway hair, 240, 268 Gin, 311 283 frizzy hair, 23, 165 Ginger enhancing color, gray hair, 149–150, for beauty, 122–123, 67–68, 242, 257, 166, 274 124, 153, 238 260, 267, 309–310, oily hair, 132, 195 for health, 121, 122, 351 paint spatters, 283 150–151, 213, 236 highlighting, 72, 105, split ends, 282 Ginger ale, 313 313, 344 Hair spray, 167, 195 Gingivitis. See Gum lightening, 200 Hair-Taming Treatment, disease remedies moisturizing, 25 150

366 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Hand care. See also salt, 287 Herbs, 108–111, 270–274. See also Finger infections; tea, 301 specific herbs Fingernails; specific vinegar, 318 conditions Healing Oil and Salt Hiccups, 99, 164, 189 cleaning, 167, 197, Soak, 232 High blood pressure 244, 292, 324 Heartburn. See apples for, 5 deodorizing, 41, 260, Indigestion and aspirin for, 135 306, 324 heartburn remedies avocados for, 21 exfoliating, 238 Heart health cautions, 127, 289 mask treatment, 357 apples for, 3 cream of tartar for, 45 moisturizing, 26, 78, caution, 127 garlic for, 138 245 cayenne pepper for, raspberries for, 53 protecting, 282 88 vinegar for, 320 rough or raw hands, chamomile for, Hives 170, 220, 277, 102–103 baking soda for, 33 314–315 nuts for, 205 chamomile for, 98 sanitizing, 172, 312 onions for, 249 cream of tartar for, 44 Handy Hand Sanitizer, Heat exhaustion, 253, 291 Epsom salts for, 128 312 Heat rash, 43, 59, 173 tea for, 303 Handy Hydrator, 227 Heat-relief agents vinegar for, 316–317 Hangnails, 73, 275–276 apples, 8 Honey, 154–163 Hangover remedies baking soda, 35 for beauty, 161–163, citrus, 198 cabbage, 69–70 211, 313 honey, 156 chamomile, 101 buying, 156 milk, 356 hydrogen peroxide, caution, 160 Pernod, 311 344, 345 for health, 154–161, vinegar, 319 lavender, 176 247, 320 Hard-as-Nails Tonic, 166 mangoes, 29 Honey of a Hot Toddy, Hasty-Tasty Avocado spicy food, 296 159 Spread, 18 witch hazel, 337 Horseradish, 71, 151–152, Hay fever, 49, 346 Heirloom Flu Stopper, 3 153 Hazelnuts, 206 Hemorrhoid remedies Horseradish Detox Dip, Headache remedies. See baking soda, 34 151 also Migraine remedies cabbage, 69 Hot flashes, 7, 316 angelica, 108 chamomile, 103–104 Hot-pepper sauce, 94 avocados, 22 cornstarch, 44 Human papillomavirus cinnamon, 115 cranberries, 49 (HPV), 41 lavender, 173, 174 leeks, 259 Hydrogen peroxide, 342, lemons, 184 lemons, 188 343, 344–345 limes, 197 nuts, 207 I mint, 110 witch hazel, 332 nuts, 204 Herbal infusions, 99 IBS, 14 rice, 227 Herbal Super Soak, 273 Ice pack, homemade, 341

367 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Immunity, 15, 185 honey for, 155 J Indigestion and lavender for, 168 Jasmine oil, 234 heartburn remedies lemons for, 188 Jock itch, 144, 291 aniseed, 121 mouthwash for, 341 Joint pain remedies baking soda, 35 oatmeal for, 217–218 apples, 5 chamomile, 99 onions for, 251 bananas, 28 cinnamon, 115 parsley for, 265 cinnamon, 117 honey, 154 salt for, 291 ginger, 121 lavender, 174 toothpaste for, 283 herbs, 271 lemons, 186 vinegar for, 315–316 lavender, 171 nuts, 202–203 Insect repellents olive oil, 236 oatmeal, 216–217 Brazil nuts, 207 roses, 181 olive oil, 231 feverfew, 180 vinegar, 321–322 papayas, 29–30 garlic, 142 Juniper oil, 234, 237, 350 parsley, 261 lavender, 168 pickles, 296 mentholated rub, 283 K turmeric, 95 parsley, 265–266 Kidney infections, 50, vinegar, 316 rosemary-sage, 272 252 Infants and children vinegar, 315, 323 Kidney stones, 128, 185, baby food, 22 witch hazel, 336–337 264 colic, 164 Insomnia remedies cradle cap, 235 avocados, 21 L diaper rash, 34, 219, castor oil, 73 Laryngitis remedies 235, 278, 335 citrus, 199–200 garlic, 141 diarrhea, 64, 164 essential oils, 234 honey, 158 honey caution, 160 honey, 157 onions, 253 newborn care, 206 lavender, 175 salt, 291 shampooing, 282 onions, 252 witch hazel, 334 teething, 235 wine, 310 Lavender, 168–179 Inflamed-Ear Elixir, 76 Intensive Avocado Hand for beauty, 176–179, Inflammation, 76–77, Treatment, 26 326, 329 95 Intensive Molasses Hair caution, 171 Ingrown toenails, Conditioner, 167 essential oil, 21, 134, 128–129, 226, 291 Iron intake, 189 234 Insect bites or stings Irritable bowel syndrome for health, 168–175 antacids for, 135 (IBS), 14 history, 177 aspirin for, 135 Italian Dipping Oil, 233 soap recipe, 224–225 baking soda for, Itchy skin tea recipe, 174 33–34 almond oil for, 205 Lavender Blister Dust, bananas for, 28 salt for, 291 170 calendula for, 179 for, 271 Lavender Lemonade, 174 cornstarch for, 43 vinegar for, 316–317 Laxatives. See Epsom salts for, 126 yogurt for, 349 Constipation remedies

368 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Mint, 110, 111, 329, 336. Leek Liniment, 259 mayonnaise, 298 See also Leeks, 259 olive oil, 243 Peppermint Miracle Whip , 299 Leg cramps, 20, 53, 187, vegetable shortening, ®See 310 245 Moisturizers. Body Lemon essential oil, 21 Mallow, 329 care; Facial moisturizers Lemon-Fresh Face Malt vinegar, 331 Moisturizing Bubble Cream, 358 Mangosicles, 29 Bath, 210 Lemon-Fresh Smoothie, Mangoes, 24, 29, 31 Moisturizing Skin Mask, 194 Marigolds, 181 269 Molasses, 164, 166, 167 Lemons, 184–197 Massage, 20–21, 27, 276 See for beauty, 72, Mayonnaise, 106, Mood. Depression; 191–197, 200, 358 298–299 Stress remedies caution, 188 Medical test prep, 122, Morning sickness, 53, 171–172, 316 as deodorizer, 260 334 See for health, 184–191, Melons, 58, 59, 60 Mosquitoes. Insect 198 Memory. See Brain bites or stings; Insect Lettuce, 70 function repellents Light Cherry Clafoutis, 13 Menopause symptoms, Motion sickness, 53, 189 Lime essential oil, 234 7, 316 Mouth bites, 291–292 Limes, 197–200, 310 Menstrual problems Mouthwash Linden flowers, 329 cramps, 70, 98, 115 homemade, 53, 65 Lip balms, 120, 243, 280 heavy flow, 90, 115, as remedy, 341, 343 Lip stain, 55 270 Multipurpose Marigold Lipstick, 279 iron loss, 12 Salve, 181 Lip treatments, 239–240, irregular cycles, Muscle ache remedies 304 214–215 calendula, 179 Liver function, 263 late start, 271 garlic, 143 Lovely Leg Lotion, 84 Mentholated rub, ginger, 121 Lubricating oil, 79 282–283 lavender, 171 Mighty Minty Anti-Bug leeks, 259 M Brew, 336 mustard, 298 Macadamia oil, 212 Migraine remedies olive oil, 236 Magnesium, 125. See also cayenne pepper, 88 petroleum jelly, 276 Epsom salts feverfew, 180 salt, 291 Makeup ginger, 122 vinegar, 320, 321–322 face color, 72, 119, 279 honey, 156 witch hazel, 334, 335 face powder, 46, 284 lavender, 174 Muscle cramp remedies oily skin fix, 46 mustard, 298 avocados, 20 Makeup brushes, nuts, 204–205 lemons, 187 327–328 tea, 302 mustard, 297 Makeup removers Milk, 354–355, 356 pickles, 296 baby oil, 285 Milk of magnesia, raspberry, 53 castor oil, 78 135–136, 137 tonic water, 310

369 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Muscle injuries, 75, 298. for beauty, 237–243 P See also Sprains and caution, 236 Papayas, 29–30, 31 strains extra virgin, 231 Parsley, 261–270 Mustard, 296–298 for health, 230–237 in ancient Greece, 267 legend, 243 for beauty, 266–270, N Onions, 246–258 326 Nasal congestion, 35, in ancient Egypt, 252 caution, 264 173, 283, 296 for beauty, 254–258 for health, 261–266 Nausea and vomiting caution, 249 protein in, 261 apples for, 5–6 for health, 246–254 tea recipe, 264 citrus for, 198 juicing, 248 Parsley Pesto, 262 cranberries for, 50 odor on hands, 260 Patchouli, 234 hydration for, 227 roasted, 330 Peaches, 14, 15, 16 lemons for, 187 Onion skins, 253, 257 Peachy-Keen Facial, 15 oregano for, 270 Oral care. See also Bad Peanut butter, 212 pickles for, 296 breath remedies; Peanut oil, 129 Nettles, 326 Dentures; Gum disease Peanuts, 206 Nightmares, 271 remedies; Toothache Pears, 13, 14, 16 Nosebleeds, 90–91, 189, remedies; specific Pecans, 204–205 318, 336 conditions Pectin, 2–3 Nutmeg, 123–124, 188, bleeding gums, 286, Peppermint 356 302 for beauty, 110–111, Nuts, 202–212. See also healing remedy, 30 124, 131 Seeds lemon caution, 188 essential oil, 21, 134, for beauty, 207–212 preventive care, 59, 234 caution, 211 175, 214 for health, 33, 82, 110, classification, 206 teeth cleaning, 32, 33, 236, 237 for health, 202–207 54, 190 Peppermint Foot Soak, nutrients in, 207–208 teeth whitening, 9, 40, 131 68, 161, 191, 226, Perfect Peppermint O 325, 345 Toothpaste, 33 Oatmeal, 216–225. See tooth extractions, 126, Perfume, 183, 281 also Grains 302 Pernod, 311 for beauty, 46, Oranges Pesticides, 8, 38, 323 220–225 for beauty, 200–201 Petroleum jelly, 275–282 caution, 218 essential oil, 21 for beauty, 279–282 for health, 216–220 for health, 198, 201 caution, 278 instant, 217 salad recipe, 250 for health, 275–278 Quaker Oats, 224 word derivation, 199 history, 280 soap recipe, 224–225 Oregano, 270 Photosensitivity, 188 Obesity, 320. See also Osteoporosis, 262–263, Phytoestrogens, 7 Weight-loss aids 305 Pickles and juice, 296, Olive oil, 230–243 Outdoorsy Bath Salts, 40 299

370 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Pineapple, 30 buttermilk, 355 , 331 Pinkeye, 3–4, 303 Epsom salts, 129 Ringworm, 146, 253, 288 Pistachios, 209–210 fish oil, 82–83 Roasted Balsamic Plantain, 315–316 olive oil, 233–235 Onions, 330 Plantar warts, 28–29, petroleum jelly, 275 Rosacea, 103 75–76 salt, 290 Rose hips, 111 Plums, 13, 14–15 vegetable shortening, Rosemary Poison ivy, oak, or sumac 244 for beauty, 177, 241, acorns for, 204 vinegar, 316–317 274 bananas for, 29 witch hazel, 333 for health, 129, 175, chamomile for, 97–98 Pumpkin seeds, 213, 214 236, 271, 272, 273 cornstarch for, 43 Puncture wounds, 50, properties of, 234, 329 Epsom salts for, 126 127 Rose oil, 234 garlic for, 144 Pure and Simple Wrinkle Roses, 181, 182, 183 lavender for, 170 Remover, 137 Rose water, 182, 183 oatmeal for, 217–218 Rosewood oil, 234 olive oil for, 233 Q Rosy Vinegar Splash, 183 salt for, 291 Quaker Oats, 224 Rubbing alcohol, 341, 342 tea for, 303 S vinegar for, 314 R Postnasal drip, 276–277 Radishes, 152 SAD, 12–13, 99, 203–204 Potassium, 21 Raisins, in gin, 311 Sage, 271, 273, 274, 326 Potatoes, 71, 72 R & R Bath Blend, 285 Salt, 286–295 Pot marigolds. See Rash remedies for beauty, 292–295 Calendula Epsom salts, 126 caution, 289 Pregnancy or childbirth lettuce, 70 cravings for, 258–259 baby oil for, 285 milk of magnesia, as deodorizer, 260 castor oil for, 83 135–136 for health, 286–292 coconut oil for, 206 oatmeal, 217–218 superstitions, 295 essential oils for, 234 olive oil, 233 types, 290 lavender for, 171–172 salt, 291 Scalp treatments raspberries for, 53 Raspberries, 51–53, 55, avocado, 24 remedy cautions, 74, 56 garlic, 149 127, 180, 264, 304, Raspberry-Leaf Tea, 48 ginger, 153 317 Raspberry-Rosemary herbal, 268 vinegar for, 316 Smoothie, 272 mouthwash, 341 Prickly heat, 43, 59, 173 Raspberry Sore Throat sea salt, 292–293 Prostate problems, 213, Solution, 51 Scars, minimizing 214, 264 Razor burn, 40, 84, 136 lavender for, 178 Prunes, 15 Relaxing Bath Blend, 45 nutmeg for, 123–124 Pruritus, 316–317 Rheumatism, 131, 143 oils for, 80, 83, 243 Psoriasis remedies Rhubarb, 59 Sciatica, 75, 128, 141 avocados, 19 Rice, 227, 228 Scoville scale, 94

371 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Sea salt. See Salt Smoking cessation witch hazel, 334 Seasonal affective disor- antacids for, 135 Sour cream, 357 der (SAD), 12–13, 99, baking soda for, 38 Sour stomach, 71 203–204 carrots for, 62 Sperm count, 145, 164, Seeds, 207, 213–215 cinnamon for, 114 207 Sensational Salad cloves for, 121 Spicy Chickpea Dip, 95 Dressing, 325 lemons for, 185 Spicy Flu Fighter, 114 Sesame oil, 213 sunflower seeds for, Spicy Sore Throat Syrup, Sesame seeds, 215 214 90 Shampoo for Harried Smoothies Spinach Salad with Swimmers, 42 Banana-Walnut, 113 Onions and Oranges, Shampoos, 72, 104, 196, Bountiful Breakfast, 250 241 169 Splinters, 36, 125, 247 Shaving cream, 41, 211, fruit, 16 Sports drinks. See 243, 285. See also Razor Great Grape and Electrolyte balance burn Marvelous Melon, 58 Sports food, 157 Shingles, 51, 131 Lemon-Fresh, 194 Sports injuries, 129–130, Shin splints, 75 Raspberry-Rosemary, 236. See also Muscle Shortening, vegetable, 272 ache remedies 244–245 Skin-Soothing Sprains and strains Simply Citrus Hair Spray, Chamomile, 107 avocados for, 22 195 Smooth-Skin, 308 castor oil for, 75 Sinus-Clearing Bath Oil, Triple-Delight, 348 cayenne pepper for, 87 82 Softening Body Scrub, comfrey for, 109–110 Sinus remedies 223 Epsom salts for, 130 bath blends, 82, 236 Solid Perfume, 281 garlic for, 143 horseradish, 151–152 Soothing Sunburn Bath, leeks for, 259 onions, 246 155 mustard for, 298 peppermint, 237 Sores, weeping, 63, 173 St. Hildegard’s Parsley salt, 287–288 Sore throat remedies Wine Tonic, 263 vinegar, 316, 320 blueberries, 51 St. John’s wort oil, 75 Skin cancer risk, 190 carrots, 61 Stamina, 4–5 Skin care. See Body care; cayenne pepper, 86, 90 Styes, 74, 266, 303 Facial cleansers; Facial chamomile, 100 Stimulating Ginger Hair masks; Facial moistur- garlic, 139 Cleanser, 153 izers; Facial toners; lemons, 187 Stomachache, 98, 254 Hand care; specific limes, 198 Stomach cramps, 43, 261 conditions mustard, 296 Stomach flu. See Nausea Skin-Soothing radishes, 152 and vomiting Chamomile Smoothie, raspberries, 51 Strawberries, 48, 53–57, 107 roses, 181 148 Sleep. See Insomnia salt, 292 Stress-Busting Cookies, remedies vinegar, 319 116

372 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index Stress remedies Sun spots. See Age spot Timely Tick Repellent, baking soda, 37 remedies 315 carrots, 64 Suntans Tinnitus, 76, 147, 253 cayenne pepper, 89 dry skin from, 31 Tip-Top Mouthwash, 65 chamomile, 98, 103, fake, 119–120, 167 Tomatoes, 72 201 Super Juice, 319 Tongue bites, 291–292 cinnamon, 116–117 Super Skeeter Repellent, Tonic water, 310 citrus, 201 142 Toothache remedies cucumbers, 70 Super Spray Deodorant, black pepper, 93 eucalyptus oil, 82 338 catnip, 109 lavender, 174, 175 Super Sunflower Wafers, cayenne pepper, 85 milk, 356 214 chamomile, 101 nuts, 203, 204 Sweet and Salty Body clove oil, 231 vinegar, 322–323 Scrub, 294 Epsom salts, 126 yogurt, 349–350, 353 Sweet-and-Sour Onions, garlic, 138–139 Stretch marks, 83, 285 255 salt, 286–287 Toothpaste, 283, 284, Sugar, 164, 166 Sweet and Spicy Sore See also Sugar and Spice Scrub, Throat Cure, 86 285. Oral care 124 Swimmer’s ear, 342 Toxin-Tossin’ Bath Blend, Summertime Clarifying 287 Mask, 328 T Traveler’s diarrhea, Sunburn remedies Tamago-su, 330–331 251–252 avocados, 19 Tangerine essential oil, Trigeminal neuralgia, 127 baking soda, 34 234 Triple-Delight Smoothie, carrots, 63 Tangerines, 198–199 348 chamomile, 101 Tea, 300–310. See also Turmeric, 95–96 specific herbs cornstarch, 44 U eggs, 354 for beauty, 305–310 Epsom salts, 126 caution, 304 Ulcer remedies honey, 155 for health, 300–305 baking soda, 35 lavender, 169 history, 306 barley, 225 lettuce, 70 Tea Times Two, 99 cabbage, 70 milk of magnesia, 136 Tea tree oil caution, 141 oatmeal, 217–218 for beauty, 84, 270 cayenne pepper, 88–89 olive oil, 232 for health, 20, 82, 83, garlic, 146 salt, 290 235, 312 plums, 14–15 tea, 304 properties of, 234 vinegar, 320 vinegar, 315 Teeth. See Oral care Ultra-Healthy Hair witch hazel, 332–333 Teething, 235 Conditioner, 67 yogurt, 348 Thyme, 129, 271, 274, Urinary tract infections Sunflower oil, 215 329 (UTIs), 45, 50, 249, 264 Sunflower seeds, 207, Thyme-for-Rice Toner, Urination problems, 152, 214, 215 228 251, 259

373 Top 25 Homemade Healers www.jerrybaker.com Index V Wart removers buying, 333 Vaccination pain, 305 baking soda, 41 for health, 332–337 Vaginal lubricant, 22 carrots, 68 name origin, 334 Vanilla extract, 122, 123, castor oil, 78 Wonderful Walnut Dip, 211 caution, 41 208 Variations on a Theme of garlic, 148, 245 Wounds, 278, 342 Beautiful, 193 lemons, 191 Wrinkle remedies Varicose vein remedies onions, 255 apples, 12 garlic, 146 vegetable shortening, bananas, 31 marigold salve, 181 245 brewer’s yeast, 45, 46 molasses, 164 vinegar, 325 castor oil, 81 vinegar, 319 Watermelon, 59 cayenne pepper, 92, 93 witch hazel, 335 Water retention, 50 chocolate, 165 Vegetable oil, 244–245 Weight-loss aids cranberries, 55 Vegetables. See specific apples, 8–9 echinacea, 182 vegetables avocados, 18 egg, 357 Vertigo, 175 bananas, 29 grapes, 59 Vinegar, 314–331 honey, 158 honey, 162 for beauty, 177, hot-pepper sauce, 94 lemons, 192 324–329, 331 lemons, 185 milk of magnesia, 137 buying, 318 peppermint, 110 oatmeal, 221 Four Thieves, 321, 322, strawberries, 53–54 olive oil, 243 323 vinegar, 317, 320 onions, 256 for health, 314–323, Well-Routed Toner, 256 pickles, 299 329–331 Wheat germ, 227, 229 homemade, 6–7 Windburn, 14, 80, 217, Y Vitamin E oil, 83, 237, 232 Yarrow, 329 239 Wine, 249, 263, 310, 313 Yeast infections, 112, Vodka, 312 Wintergreen oil, 234 145–146, 218–219 Winter-Weather Guard, Yogurt, 346–354 W 80 for beauty, 227, Walnuts, 203–204, 207, Winter Wonder Cream, 350–354 208–209 349 buying, 347 Warming Winter Bath Witch hazel, 332–341 caution, 350 Soak, 120 for beauty, 337–341 for health, 346–350

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