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  1. What a wonderful undertaking, I have spent a few hours reading. Looks like you had a lot of fun while doing this learning excercize. Wish I had been well enough to take part.
  2. http://www.healingmatters.com/fats.htm This site will offer a good deal if information on healthy eating including oils Good reading.
  3. I, too have my "pencil" ready. In the form of my printer. LOL
  4. The first set comes with your jars.
  5. Thank you for this info. Sounds like something I need in my med cabinet.
  6. Thanks Westbrook, I was hoping you would fill in some blanks.
  7. Tea Tree Oil http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupple.../TeaTreeOil.htm What is Tea Tree Oil? Latin Name: Melaleuca alternifolia Other Names: Melaleuca oil, Australian tea tree oil Tea tree oil is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how tea tree oil got its name. The part used medicinally is the oil from the leaves. Why Do People Use Tea Tree Oil? Tea tree has a long history of traditional use. Australian aboriginals used tea tree leaves for healing skin cuts, burns, and infections by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area. Tea tree oil contains consituents called terpenoids, which have antiseptic and antifungal activity. The compound terpinen-4-ol is the most abundant and is thought to be responsible for most of tea tree oil's antimicrobial activity. Acne Athlete's foot Dandruff Vaginitis Thrush Periodontal disease As an antiseptic Boils Lice Eczema Psoriasis Yeast infection Sources of Tea Tree Oil Tea tree oil is most commonly found as a pure essential oil. It is also an ingredient in creams, ointments, lotions, soaps, and shampoos. Safety Concerns One study shows that tea tree oil may alter hormone levels. There have been three case reports of topical tea tree oil products causing unexplained breast enlargement in boys. People with hormone-sensitive cancers or pregnant or nursing women should avoid tea tree oil. For more information, read Lavender and Tea Tree Oils Linked to Breast Enlargement in Boys. Occasionally, people may have allergic reactions to tea tree oil, ranging from mild contact dermatitis to severe blisters and rashes. Undiluted tea tree oil may cause skin irritation, redness, blistering, and itching. Tea tree oil should not be taken internally, even in small quantities. It can cause impaired immune function, diarrhea, and potentially fatal central nervous system depression (excessive drowsiness, sleepiness, confusion, coma). The tea tree oil in commercial toothpastes and mouthwashes is generally considered to be acceptable because it is not swallowed. Avoid homemade tea tree oil mouthwashes. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of overdose: excessive drowsiness, sleepiness, poor coordination, diarrhea, vomiting. Don't use tea tree oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  8. Good idea. Chives grow beautifuly and even take to mowing. Soaproot is a beautiful plant and the root provides a soap that is kind to your skin and hair. Look into ground cover plants that are edible or useful and yet give the appearance of being "just flowers" Wild planting of naturaly occuring plants is encouraged in many areas. it just takes some research at your local botany edu.
  9. I put the cooled container w/candle in the freezer for a couple of hours, removed the screw from the bottom and it came out with coaxing. The freezer shrinks the wax some.
  10. I have made column candle holders by cutting the top off shampoo bottles, then making a very small hole in the center of the bottom, I then thread a waxed wick up through the bottom or down from the top whichever is easier, make sure the wick is out the bottom by at least a 1/4 inch, and securing it by screwing a short metal screw into the hole in the bottom, fasten the top of the wick to a skewer across the top and fill with melted wax. Is that clear as mud?
  11. The lowly dandelion..a food and medicine, it's benefits are numerous. You will find a post listing it's uses in Natures Perscriptions. It seems to thrive just about anywhere.
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