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Bad Breath Spray

Okay, yes...it looks a little weird, a little funky. But it smells phenomenal! This recipe is featured in "Grow Your Own Drugs!" by James Wong. I just made it last night, and it's very simple and easy. Plus, it'll make your whole kitchen smell fresh from all the great ingredients being chopped and blended. 


Ingredients: 
10 tbsp (25 grams) fresh thyme leaves
10tbsp (30g) fresh mint leaves
5 fresh eucalyptus leaves
3 tsp anise seed
3 tsp cloves
3/4 cups (200 mL) vodka, 40%
rind of 1 lemon
1 tbsp sorbitol/artificial sweetener, optional
4 tbsp glycerin

Strip the thyme, mint and eucalyptus leaves from their stems and chop. I used dried eucalyptus that was crumbled, so I took 5 small handfuls, a little bigger than a teaspoon. Place in a blender and mix. Add anise seed and cloves and mix again. 

mint,thyme and eucalyptus

cloves, anise seed

Place in a dark bottle with the vodka, lemon and sorbitol and leave for 10 days- 1 month to macerate. After time period has passed, strain through cheesecloth-lined strainer. Add the glycerin and pour into a small spray bottle.

Spray into mouth when needed. Since this contains alcohol, be careful when using it...like, don't over do it when driving or operating machinery. 

Echinacea Tea: Alternative to the Flu Shot

Echinacea is a very old and a classic herbal remedy. It was used by the Native Americans for treating snake bites and septic wounds. The European pioneers that traveled to America used it to treat infections. It is amazing immunity booster that you can actually take instead of getting the yearly flu shot. Echinacea contains natural antibiotic properties, that helps to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and other disease-causing microbes. It works by stimulating the production of white blood cells, our natural infection fighters. Drink one cup a day to help boost immunity from colds, flu and other common illnesses that come during the year. 

Your local grocery store should carry this brand/tea. It's more likely found at a Randall's/Safe-Way/Hannaford store; they tend (in my experience) to carry more of a "health concerned" items. Traditional Medicinals tea sells very common herbal teas, like dandelion root, nettle, and chamomile. This tea comes in a packet of 16, and it was for about $8.00. The instructions are printed on the box, as well as the tea packet. It also has the supplement facts printed on both as well. 

The tea is steeped for 10-15 minutes. I steep mine for 10. It has a slight peppermint/chamomile taste that is very easy to drink. I drink mine before I go to bed since it's caffeine free. On the packet, it says to drink 5-6 cups a day, but I believe for that's if you're sick. 




info thanks to...http://www.herbfacts.co.uk/pages/herb-file/echinacea.php