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Cayenne CHECKLIST

Two Ways to Use Cayenne

• pain
• poor circulation 1) For a small bleeding cut, sprinkle cayenne
• external bleeding pepper on the cut to stop blood flow.
2) For a cold, add a pinch of cayenne to your
What to keep on hand... ginger, lemon & honey tea (page 4) to help
Small jar of cayenne warm things up and kick that cold virus.
powder
QUICK REMEDY

CHAMOMILE Chamomile Steam

To relieve sinus congestion and inflammation,
• irritability place a handful of chamomile in a medium-
• sleep issues sized bowl. Pour just-boiled water over the
• cold and flu symptoms
flowers. Place your head over the bowl with a
towel draped around your head to capture the
steam. Do this for 10 minutes as needed. Keep
What to keep on hand...
tissues nearby to blow your nose as needed.
8 oz. jar of dried chamo-
mile flowers
QUICK REMEDY

Cinnamon Cinnamon Tooth Powder

• toothache This is a delicious way to brush your teeth and
• diarrhea keep your gums healthy. Place ½ teaspoon of
• insulin resistance cinnamon powder on a wet toothbrush. Brush
as you normally would.

What to keep on hand...

Small jar of cinnamon
powder
QUICK REMEDY

Coffee
Spiced Cold Brew
Place 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans, ½
teaspoon cinnamon powder and ¼ teaspoon
• fatigue cardamom powder into a 1-quart jar. Fill the
• constipation
jar with water and stir well. Cover and store in
• contains antioxidants
the fridge for 12 hours. Strain. To drink, mix
¼ cup of the coffee brew with ½ cup water or
cream. Add sweetener if desired. Serve on ice.
What to keep on hand...
Not a coffee drinker? We are not suggesting
Your favorite coffee & you become one. We just want to show that
small jar of cardamom even coffee is a useful herb in moderation.
powder

Dandelion Root
• liver health
• acne
• poor digestion
What to keep on hand...
8 oz. or more jar of roasted
dandelion roots
Elderberry
• prevent or stop colds
and flu
• inflammation
What to keep on hand...
8 oz. or more jar of dried
elderberries (or purchase
pre-made syrup)
Elderflower
• prevent or stop colds
and flu
• fevers
• protect the skin
What to keep on hand...
8 oz. jar of dried elder-
flowers
Pepper
• poor digestion
• mucus congestion
• poor circulation
What to keep on hand...
Grinder with whole dried
peppercorns
QUICK REMEDY
Roasted Root Tea
Simmer 1 tablespoon roasted dandelion roots
in 1½ cups water for 20 minutes. Strain. Add
honey and/or cream as desired. Purchasing
roasted roots is a great introduction to using
this safe and nourishing herb. Do not gather
wild-harvested herbs until you know how to
100% identify and harvest the plant you want.
QUICK REMEDY
Simple Elderberry Syrup
Simmer 1 cup dried elderberries and 3 cups
water in a small saucepan for 20 minutes.
Strain off the berries through a cheesecloth,
squeezing really well. Add 1 cup honey and
stir well to dissolve. Store in the fridge. Adults
take by the tablespoon. Kids (over 2) by the
teaspoon. Use for regular immune health, as
well as cold and flu symptoms.
QUICK REMEDY
Fever Tea
Steep ½ cup dried elderflowers and 2
tablespoons dried peppermint in 2½ cups
of just-boiled water. Let stand, covered, for
30 minutes. Strain. Add honey to taste. Drink
warm throughout the day.
QUICK REMEDY
Simple Way to Use Pepper
Sprinkle freshly ground pepper on all meals
to increase bioavailability in your meal. That’s
right - you can absorb more nutrients from
your meal with this tasty spice.
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Peppermint Peppermint Fomentation

• upset stomach Add ¼ cup peppermint leaves to 1 cup of
• headache just-boiled water. Let stand, covered, for 10
• skin itching and minutes. Strain off the leaves and reserve
inflammation the liquid. Soak a washcloth in the liquid and
squeeze to remove excess liquid. Apply to
What to keep on hand... forehead to relieve a headache or to skin to
8 oz. jar of dried relieve itching and inflammation.
peppermint leaves
QUICK REMEDY

Sage Sore Throat Gargle

• sore throat
Steep 1 tablespoon dried sage leaves in 1¼
• hot flashes
• poor digestion
cups of just-boiled water. Let stand, covered,
for 5 minutes, covered. Strain off the leaves.
Add a pinch of salt and stir to dissolve. Use as
a gargle for sore throat.
What to keep on hand...
4 oz. jar of dried sage
leaves
QUICK REMEDY

Thyme Thyme Tea

• coughs Steep 1 tablespoon dried thyme in 1¼ cups
• congestion of just-boiled water. Let stand, covered, for 5
• infections minutes. Strain off the leaves. Add honey to
taste. Use to address coughs, congestion and
sore throats.
What to keep on hand...
4 oz. jar of dried thyme
leaves
QUICK REMEDY

Turmeric Curry Powder Blend

Mix together 2 tablespoons cumin powder, 2
• inflammation
• poor digestion tablespoons coriander powder, 1 tablespoon
• pain turmeric powder, 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
powder, ¾ teaspoon clove powder, ¾
teaspoon cardamom powder and place in an
airtight container. Use liberally on veggies,
meats and scrambled eggs. Great example of
What to keep on hand... “food as medicine.”
Small bottle of turmeric
powder
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Aloe juice Two Ways to Use Aloe

• external burns 1) For a minor burn, cut open a fresh aloe
• internal inflammation leaf. Apply the inner gel to skin to soothe
a burn.
2) For Digestion inflammation, scrape out
the inner gel, discard the leaf, blend with
What to keep on hand... water, and drink.
Aloe plant
QUICK REMEDY

Garlic
Garlic Oil for Lung and
Sinus Congestion
Peel and finely mince 3 garlic cloves. Let
• infections
stand for 10 minutes. Place the garlic in a
• cold and flu symptoms
small jar and barely cover with olive oil. Let sit
• heart health
for 30 minutes to 12 hours. Strain really well.
Just before bedtime, rub the oil onto the feet.
Immediately cover the feet with an old pair of
socks, and then another pair of socks. Wear
What to keep on hand... this throughout the night.
2 bulbs of garlic
QUICK REMEDY

Ginger Ginger, Lemon & Honey Tea

• nausea
• cold and flu symptoms
• inflammation
What to keep on hand...
A piece of fresh ginger root
Place 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger and
a squirt of lemon juice in a mug. Fill the mug
with just-boiled water. Let stand, covered, for
15 minutes. Strain. Add 1 tablespoon honey.
Drink while warm. Great when you feel a cold
coming on, or while you have a cold.
QUICK REMEDY

Onion Onion Honey

• congestion To make a simple cough syrup that can also
• stimulates appetite relieve a sore throat, slice a whole pungent
• contains antioxidants onion (avoid sweet onions). Place the onion
slices in a small jar and fill the jar with
honey. Let sit for at least 24 hours. Use by the
teaspoonful as needed.
What to keep on hand...
2 onions
CHAI
This caffeine-free version
of the traditional Indian tea
is great to keep brewing
in the kitchen, especially
during colder months. Use
it to address and prevent
colds and flu, to promote
healthy digestion and to
relieve inflammation.
Keep small jars of these 6
dried herbs on hand at all
times.
Combine 1 teaspoon dried ginger
pieces, 1 cinnamon stick broken
into pieces, 2 cardamom pods, 1
star anise, 2 whole cloves and 5
whole peppercorns in a medium
saucepan with 2½ cups water.
Simmer for 20 minutes. Strain.
Drink warm with milk and honey
as desired.

CHAI INGREDIENTS

Dried Ginger Cinnamon/Cassia Cardamom Pods Star Anise Whole Cloves Peppercorns

Herbal Products to have on hand, whether homemade or store-bought...

All-purpose salve Echinacea Tincture Elderberry Syrup Lavender Essential Oil

• minor cuts • first sign of a cold or flu • first sign of a cold or flu • apply topically to burns
• bruises • sore throat • take daily to prevent cold or flu • smell it to promote sleep
• rashes • swollen lymph • anti-inflammatory and relaxation
• infected wound
You can make your own tincture, salve and syrup with The Herbal Remedy Kit, available at LearningHerbs.com
 Always keep these in your kitchen for your Quick Remedies...

Look for honey from your local bee-

Use fresh lemons or look for organic
keeper that is raw and is preferably
100% lemon juice in glass bottles. Use organic, extra virgin
treatment-free. Do not give honey
Avoid lemon flavorings or extracts. olive oil.
to kids under 2 years old.

Supplies for Making Remedies Essentials

• tea mugs
• large tea strainers

Other Supplies
• glass measuring cup
• glass canning jars
• funnels
• fine mesh strainers
• kitchen scale
• cheese cloth

When you are starting out, just use an awesome tea mug and strainer like you see in the photo on the
right. As you build your apothecary and start making more of your own remedies, then you’ll want to
gather funnels, glass canning jars, a glass measuring cup, cheese cloth and a small kitchen scale.

Where to purchase herbs...

Buying herbs in bulk often means better quality and saves you money. Please support your local
herb shop or natural foods grocer. You will find many of these herbs there. Always buy organic. If you
want to purchase herbs online, simply type iWantHerbs.com into your browser.
 How your Home Apothecary can be used...

Immune Sleep &

Fevers Digestion
System Stress

Cayenne Cayenne Cayenne Chamomile

Chai Chai Chai Peppermint
Chamomile Cinnamon Chamomile Lavender Oil
Cinnamon Elderflower Cinnamon
Echinacea Garlic Dandelion
Elderberry Ginger Garlic
Elderflower Pepper Ginger
Peppermint Sage Onion
Sage Thyme Peppermint
Thyme Sage
Thyme
Turmeric

Bumps,
Pain bruises, minor First Aid Coughs
bleeding
Cayenne Cayenne All-Purpose Salve Chai
Chamomile Turmeric Aloe Chamomile
Garlic Lavender Oil Cayenne Garlic
Lavender Oil Chamomile Onion
Peppermint Ginger Thyme
Turmeric Lavender Oil

Print this Checklist & keep

it handy in your kitchen. To
learn more about these herbs
Congestion Rashes Inflammation and how to make remedies,
visit LearningHerbs.com &
HerbMentor.com.

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Checklist was written by
Chai Chamomile Chamomile
Rosalee de la Forêt, designed
Garlic Dandelion Root Elderberry by John Gallagher and edited
Ginger Elderflower Ginger by Emily Han.
Onion Peppermint Garlic
For educational purposes only. Do not rely on this information as a
Pepper Lavender Oil substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If
Thyme Sage you have any concerns about your health, you should always consult
with a physician or other healthcare professional.
Turmeric

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