Sweet almond oil is one of the most popular vegetable carrier oils used in skin care, massage and aromatherapy. It has a very light, nutty scent. It’s color is a beautiful translucent yellow.
Almond oil is an fantastic natural emollient and moisturizer. As an emollient it nourishes and softens the skin helping to keep it smooth. Almond oil has a similar compound to the oil that babies release to keep their skin soft and their hair healthy. Sweet almond oil protects and conditions your skin. It helps your skin stay healthy and promotes a beautiful youthful complexion.
Sweet almond oil is suitable for all skin types. It is used because it improves the complexion and is a deep moisturizer. Almond oil aides the skin in keeping the proper balance of moisture in the skin which is critical when treating dry, itchy, or inflamed skin.
The oil is a rich source of Vitamin E and Vitamin D. Two vitamins that are key to good skin health. It is a wonderful antioxidant oil for all skin needs.
Sweet Almond oil application can provide instant relief for muscle pain. It is used in many massage therapy oils for this reason.
Cloverleaf Farm Goes Global
Cloverleaf Farm, a cottage industry natural body care company based in Effingham, NH, has taken their products to the world market. They are now shipping to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Canada and several other countries. Cloverleaf Farm has been in business for over 10 years. “The timing was right for us” said Kathy Lambert, Clinical Herbalist and Herbal Educator. Kathy has been a medical herbalist for 15 years, and has written several articles for newspapers, magazines and online health websites. She is now in the process of working on her first book on herbal medicine. She along with her husband Michael Davidson own Cloverleaf Farm. “Over the years, we have had several inquires about shipping to England, and Canada, but never really took advantage of it.” said Michael. It can be risky shipping overseas, but with our new credit card processing company, it made it easier to detect fraudulent orders. This gave us the gateway to expand our market. In just one month, it accounts for a quarter of our sales, and we anticipate it to grow steadily. Kathy is right, the timing was perfect.” Cloverleaf Farm specializes in medicinal herbal ointments and oils, but also carries aromatherapy merchandise as well as natural organic skin care beauty products. While Kathy formulates all the herbal blends for their products, Michael is in charge of marketing and shipping. Family and friends happily take the part of being product testers. Cloverleaf Farm, is located on Route 153 in Effingham, is open to the public mid April through December. Their products are made right on the farm, and you can stop by to watch the manufacturing process. You can contact Kathy Lambert or Michael Davidson of Cloverleaf Farm at info@cloverleaffarmnh.comor visit their website Cloverleaf Farm Herbs and Gifts.
Lemon Balm Oil vs Lemon Balm Tincture
After watching, and hearing from clients about the Dr. Oz segment on “Middle Age Cures”, I feel I have to write more on the subject. Dr. Oz is correct in only one way, lemon balm is used for anxiety or stress, it would be taken orally, but only as a tea or a tincture. A tincture is what they were actually giving the woman on the show. I know they showed the bottle marked “Lemon Balm Oil”, but this was totally, and irresponsibly wrong.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is used by herbalists as a herbal nervine. A nervine is an herb that works on helping the nervous system combat stress and nervous exhaustion. Lemon balm makes a wonderful nerve tonic. Lemon balm is calming, and soothes the nerves. It is considered a sedative herb. One, however, does not take it in oil form. There are many herbal nervines that can be used.
Lemon balm makes a slightly lemony tea flavor tea. You many drink 3-5 cups a day to combat anxiety. Any more than that would be overdoing it. More does not equal better or faster results.
As a tincture, lemon balm is concentrated into alcohol. The herb soaks in vodka, brandy, or grain alcohol for 4-6 weeks to absorb the medicinal value of the herb. It is then strained and bottled into a dark glass jar. A tincture has a shelf life of about 5 years.
On the Dr. Oz segment, he put too many droppers into her glass. The dosage for lemon balm tincture (and most other tinctures) would be 1-2 droppers 3-4 times a day. It is normally suggested by an herbalist to put into warm water, or a tea. This helps the alcohol to evaporate. Lemon balm, can also be taken as a glycerite, if you are sensitve to alcohol. A glycerite is made using vegetable glycerin, or sometimes honey. The dosage would be the same. While lemon balm can be mixed with other herbs, it should be used alone at first to see the results. If it is to be mixed, it should be mixed by someone with herbal knowledge. Mixing too many sedative herbs can harm you.
Lemon balm oil is meant to treat skin inflammations such as bites, scratches, and minor wounds. It is also widely used for herpes, herpes cold sores and shingles. Lemon balm oil contains eugenol, which kills bacteria and has been shown to calm muscles and numb tissues. It also contains tannins that contribute to its antiviral effects, as well as terpenes that add to its soothing effects on the skin. It is made using a carrier oil such as sweet almond or apricot. It steeps in the oil for 8 weeks. It is then strained. It is also made into a ointment and salve for use on the skin. It is never to be taken orally.
Please remember, herbs are potent medicine, and must be used with respect. More, does not equal better results. You can overdose on herbs the same way you can with prescription drugs. It is best to find a clinical herbalist, or other health care professional with extensive knowledge in herbs before taking any herbal regimen.
Lemon balm, and other sedative herbs should not be taken if you are taking prescription sedatives. The two combined will make you very ill.
People who have thyroid issues and are on medication, should not take lemon balm. It interacts with the absorbtion of the mediciation.
These are two very important factors that should have been mentioned on the show!
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is used by herbalists as a herbal nervine. A nervine is an herb that works on helping the nervous system combat stress and nervous exhaustion. Lemon balm makes a wonderful nerve tonic. Lemon balm is calming, and soothes the nerves. It is considered a sedative herb. One, however, does not take it in oil form. There are many herbal nervines that can be used.
Lemon balm makes a slightly lemony tea flavor tea. You many drink 3-5 cups a day to combat anxiety. Any more than that would be overdoing it. More does not equal better or faster results.
As a tincture, lemon balm is concentrated into alcohol. The herb soaks in vodka, brandy, or grain alcohol for 4-6 weeks to absorb the medicinal value of the herb. It is then strained and bottled into a dark glass jar. A tincture has a shelf life of about 5 years.
On the Dr. Oz segment, he put too many droppers into her glass. The dosage for lemon balm tincture (and most other tinctures) would be 1-2 droppers 3-4 times a day. It is normally suggested by an herbalist to put into warm water, or a tea. This helps the alcohol to evaporate. Lemon balm, can also be taken as a glycerite, if you are sensitve to alcohol. A glycerite is made using vegetable glycerin, or sometimes honey. The dosage would be the same. While lemon balm can be mixed with other herbs, it should be used alone at first to see the results. If it is to be mixed, it should be mixed by someone with herbal knowledge. Mixing too many sedative herbs can harm you.
Lemon balm oil is meant to treat skin inflammations such as bites, scratches, and minor wounds. It is also widely used for herpes, herpes cold sores and shingles. Lemon balm oil contains eugenol, which kills bacteria and has been shown to calm muscles and numb tissues. It also contains tannins that contribute to its antiviral effects, as well as terpenes that add to its soothing effects on the skin. It is made using a carrier oil such as sweet almond or apricot. It steeps in the oil for 8 weeks. It is then strained. It is also made into a ointment and salve for use on the skin. It is never to be taken orally.
Please remember, herbs are potent medicine, and must be used with respect. More, does not equal better results. You can overdose on herbs the same way you can with prescription drugs. It is best to find a clinical herbalist, or other health care professional with extensive knowledge in herbs before taking any herbal regimen.
Lemon balm, and other sedative herbs should not be taken if you are taking prescription sedatives. The two combined will make you very ill.
People who have thyroid issues and are on medication, should not take lemon balm. It interacts with the absorbtion of the mediciation.
These are two very important factors that should have been mentioned on the show!
Is Dr. Oz from Oz?
Lemon Balm Oil orders have gone up this week. We sell quite a bit of lemon balm, but normally not this much in one week. I know why now. Dr. Oz had a segment on television called Dr Oz Middle Age Cures. During the segment, he mentions using lemon balm oil to reduce stress. What they were actually using on the show was lemon balm tincture, not lemon balm oil.
Lemon Balm Oil is used topically for skin conditions. Lemon balm tincture is used for stress, but you can’t start putting droppers full of it into your mouth willy nilly like they did on the show nor squirt dropper fulls into your glass of water. What are these people thinking?
Herbs are potent medicine not toys. Yes, lemon balm is used for stress and anxiety. Lemon balm is a sedative herb. All you need is lemon balm herb and a cup of hot water to drink it as a medicinal tea. You don't have to use it as a tincture.
You don’t want to mix it with other sedative herbs like valerian as Terri Trespico stated. Valerian is nature’s Valium. It isn’t necessary to mix Valerian with other sedative herbs. When you start mixing herbs, you have to know what you are doing. Too many sedative herbs can harm you. Not mentioned on the show are side effects nor interaction with other drugs. Remember that herbal medicine is medicine. Just like prescription drugs, you shouldn’t mix them without consulting someone who understands interactions.
For example, if you are taking medication for thyroid issues, you shouldn’t even touch lemon balm much less injest it. Know what you are doing before taking any medicine including herbs.
You can read more about lemon balm herb here: Lemon Balm Herbal Information.
Who is this Terri Trespicio, and why is she giving out that kind of advice? According to her bio, she does not have a background in herbal medicine. She has a degree in fine arts and creative writing and works for Martha Stewart. There is no mention of any training to discuss herbalism or treatments using herbs.
Our concern is that people set themselves up as experts, who don't have the proper training to do so. They throw out advice with no mention that individuals should do their homework before taking herbs as medicine. It is unprofessional to have such a light hearted approach to herbal medicine. It’s irresponsible to play around with herbs in the manner they did on this show.
Lemon Balm Oil is used topically for skin conditions. Lemon balm tincture is used for stress, but you can’t start putting droppers full of it into your mouth willy nilly like they did on the show nor squirt dropper fulls into your glass of water. What are these people thinking?
Herbs are potent medicine not toys. Yes, lemon balm is used for stress and anxiety. Lemon balm is a sedative herb. All you need is lemon balm herb and a cup of hot water to drink it as a medicinal tea. You don't have to use it as a tincture.
You don’t want to mix it with other sedative herbs like valerian as Terri Trespico stated. Valerian is nature’s Valium. It isn’t necessary to mix Valerian with other sedative herbs. When you start mixing herbs, you have to know what you are doing. Too many sedative herbs can harm you. Not mentioned on the show are side effects nor interaction with other drugs. Remember that herbal medicine is medicine. Just like prescription drugs, you shouldn’t mix them without consulting someone who understands interactions.
For example, if you are taking medication for thyroid issues, you shouldn’t even touch lemon balm much less injest it. Know what you are doing before taking any medicine including herbs.
You can read more about lemon balm herb here: Lemon Balm Herbal Information.
Who is this Terri Trespicio, and why is she giving out that kind of advice? According to her bio, she does not have a background in herbal medicine. She has a degree in fine arts and creative writing and works for Martha Stewart. There is no mention of any training to discuss herbalism or treatments using herbs.
Our concern is that people set themselves up as experts, who don't have the proper training to do so. They throw out advice with no mention that individuals should do their homework before taking herbs as medicine. It is unprofessional to have such a light hearted approach to herbal medicine. It’s irresponsible to play around with herbs in the manner they did on this show.
Herbs For Natural Skin Care
Chamomile, Calendula, and Comfrey are wonderful herbs to help heal skin.We have combined them in a wonderful herbal skin healing salve. This blend combines the best skin healing herbal properties to help heal minor burns, cuts, scrapes, bug bites, rashes, boils, and other most skin inflammations.
The blend of organic herbs are steeped in sesame and apricot oil for eight weeks to absorb the medicinal herbal healing properties. After the oil is strained, we add organic beeswax, shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe, and Vitamin E.
3 C's Herbal Healing Salve is the perfect item to have in your natural first aid kit for the whole family.
Herbs and Why We Use Them:
Calendula- (Calendula officinalis) is a natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and protects skin cells from free radical damage.
Chamomile- (Chamaemelum nobile) is a natural healing treatment that helps rejuvenate the skin. Very gentle for all skin types. Reduces swelling in skin tissues.
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)-Comfrey contains allantoin. Allantoin promotes cell proliferation and is particularly valuable for quick wound healing.Echinacea, lavender and chickweed herbs are also used for their healing qualities.
Lavender and Tea Tree essential oil is added for their healing properties as well as a natural preservative.
Be sure to wash and clean wound thoroughly before apply 3 C's Herbal Healing Salve.
Chamomile is from the daisy family. Those who are allergic to daisies should not use this salve
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