Simply Natural Nessa

Unlike prescription antibiotics, oregano oil is unlikely to cause many of the harmful side effects commonly associated with high antibiotic use, such as an increased risk for antibiotic resistance, the destruction of beneficial probiotic bacteria which in turn can lead to poor gut health, and damage to the gastrointestinal tract lining which can lead to a reduction in vitamin absorption and leaky gut syndrome. Oregano oil contains two powerful compounds called carvacrol and thymol, both of which have been shown in studies to have strong antibacterial and antifungal properties. RECIPE: 🌿 1/2 cup organic dried oregano leaves, stems removed 🌿 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 🌿 8 ounce glass mason jar To Make: 1. Place the dried oregano in a glass jar and pour the olive oil over the top, then stir to combine. Make sure all of the oregano is completely covered by the oil. 2. Cap the jar tightly with a lid and place the jar on a sunny windowsill to sit for four to six weeks. Gently shake the oil once or twice daily to help the oil infuse with the oregano. 3. After four to six weeks, strain the oil through some cheesecloth or a nut milk bag, and pour the oil into a clean dark glass bottle for storage. Store the oil out of direct sunlight and in a cool, dark, dry place. See full blog post at simplynaturalnessa.com/oregano-infused-oil for dosage recommendations and safe use practices. #oregano #oreganooil #naturalremedies #homeremedies #herbalremedies #naturalantibiotic

This calendula salve can be used to soothe and heal a range of skin conditions such as rashes, eczema, acne, sunburn, swelling, stings, wounds, minor burns, scrapes, dry cracked cuticles, hangnails, scars, cuts, chapped lips, dry skin such as that on the feet or elbows, chicken pox, cold sores, and even genital herpes sores. Calendula is a wonderful healing herb that can be used both internally or externally to help support the immune system, heal skin infections, and promote cell repair and growth. This beneficial herb is a natural anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and contains antiseptic properties. RECIPE: 🌼 1/2 cup (4 oz or 115 g) calendula infused oil 🌼 1 tbsp (1/2 oz or 15 g) beeswax pastilles or shaved from a block of beeswax 🌼 15 drops lavender essential oil 🌼 5 drops frankincense essential oil 🌼 5 drops German chamomile essential oil 🌼 Glass storage jars or salve tins To Make: 1. Set a stainless steel bowl inside a pot of water, and bring the water to a boil on the stovetop to create a double boiler. Add the beeswax to the bowl, then heat the wax on medium-low heat until melted, stirring frequently. 2. Next, add in the calendula oil and allow it to warm up on the stove for 30-60 seconds, stirring the mixture until the beeswax and oil are thoroughly combined. 3. Remove the bowl from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly before stirring in the essential oils. 4. While the mixture is still warm, carefully pour the liquid salve into your chosen containers. If it starts to solidify while you’re still filling the jars, return the bowl back to the pan of hot water and heat it on medium-low heat until it liquifies again. 5. Set the calendula salve containers aside (with the lids off) and allow them to fully cool and set at room temperature. Once set, it’s ready to use. 6. To use the salve, use either clean fingers or a teaspoon to collect a small amount of the salve, and apply the ointment to your skin as needed. Please note that a little goes a long way. 7. Store the calendula salve in a cool, dark place. This homemade salve can last for several years, however, the potency of its medicinal properties may decrease with time and age. #calendula

When it comes to sourcing ingredients, high quality, organic pre-made rose water can cost quite a bit, whereas purchasing the organic rose petals only cost me a few dollars and I could make my own DIY rose water at home to use in my recipes or natural beauty products. This hydrosol can be used in recipes, for skin, in beauty products like a natural perfume or deodorant, or even as a scented room mist. RECIPE: 🌹 6 cups dried organic rose petals or 3 cups fresh organic rose petals 🌹 Filtered water (can used distilled if you prefer // see guide here is a guide for making distilled water at home) 🌹 Ice cubes 🌹 100ml glass dropper bottle or clear glass bottle, for storage To Make: 1. Place a heat-resistant bowl or glass jar in the centre of a large saucepan or stockpot. The jar acts as a container to catch the condensing steam that will become the rose water. 2. Arrange the rose petals around the jar, then add just enough water to cover the petals in the saucepan, avoiding the glass jar. The jar needs to stay above the water and flowers so it can ‘catch’ the floral water as it condenses. Place the lid on top, but sit it upside down. Place the pan on medium-low heat and bring the water to a simmer. 3. Add two handfuls of ice to the top of the inverted lid. Let the water simmer for 20-25 minutes, adding more ice to the top of the lid as it melts. 4. After simmering, carefully remove the lid, pouring the ice water into the sink. Alternatively, you can keep the water in a separate bowl to use on the garden once it has cooled. Then, using oven mitts, lift the glass jar of floral water out of the saucepan or stockpot and pour the water into a clean glass bottle or amber dropper bottle using a funnel. #naturalskincare #organicskincare #homemadebeauty #rosewater #rosehydrosol

Calendula is a wonderful medicinal herb for healing wounds, but it's also a fantastic treatment for yeast overgrowth. Oral thrush, Candida found on the nipples and/or breast tissue. These can be common ailments for nursing mothers and newborn babies. Infusing calendula with coconut oil helps create a potent antibacterial and anti-fungal oil that stimulates healing and is gentle on sensitive areas. This herbal oil can be used to help treat nappy rashes that can be inflamed by a bacterial or yeast component, vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, candida on the nipples, and other troublesome areas. RECIPE: 🌼 1 cup organic dried calendula flowers 🌼 3 cups organic fractionated coconut oil or MCT oil To Make: 1. Pour all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend the ingredients for 10 to 20 seconds to help break up the flowers and create more surface area for the extraction. Avoid over-blending this mixture. 2. Pour the blended mixture into a clean, dry, large glass jar, then cap the lid on tightly and store the jar in a warm, dark, dry place. This oil will infuse for six to eight weeks to create a potent healing extract. 3. After infusing, strain out the oil using a nut milk bag or cheesecloth, then bottle in small amber glass dropper bottles for easy use. 4. Apply this oil regularly where needed, to sensitive itchy or stinging spots on the little one’s body, or on your own. 5. For thrush, apply this infused oil straight to the affected area by rubbing the oil into the skin or skinfold where the yeast infection resides. 6. For a yeast infection in the mouth, use 1 to 2 tablespoons of the infused oil and swish this oil in the mouth for 5 to 10 minutes. Once the time is up, spit the oil out. Avoid eating or drinking anything for the following 30 minutes. #thrush #yeastinfection #candidaovergrowth #candida #naturalremedies #homeremedies

In my experience, this natural eyelash serum is worth trying and it lasts for ages, as a little bit goes a long way (I just use a drop). However, if you have very sensitive eyes, feel free to stick with just straight castor oil. It’s important to note that there is a connection between nutrition/diet and hair health. If the body isn’t receiving enough vitamin C, B vitamins, collagen, and fat soluble vitamins, hair may pay the price. This natural eyelash growth serum uses: 🌿 Castor oil: Contains vitamin E, minerals, proteins, and omega-6 fatty acids, all promoting thicker, stronger, longer lash growth. 🌿 Vitamin E oil: Helps repair hair follicles and encourage hair growth. 🌿 Coconut oil: Like castor oil, coconut oil contains fatty acids, vitamins, and can penetrate deep into the hair shaft to help strengthen and promote hair growth for longer, fuller lashes. 🌿 Lavender oil: Known for nourishing and restoring hair. 🌿 Rosemary oil: Known to improve blood circulation, promoting hair growth. 🌿 Cedarwood oil: Known to improve blood circulation also, promoting hair growth. RECIPE: ⚘️ 1/2 tsp castor oil ⚘️ 3 drops vitamin E oil ⚘️ 1 tsp fractionated coconut oil ⚘️ 3 drops lavender essential oil ⚘️ 3 drops rosemary essential oil ⚘️ 3 drops cedarwood essential oil ⚘️ Eyelash wand brush and a small glass bottle To Make: 1. Clean your mascara tube and brush well (it needs to be thoroughly cleaned to prevent contamination). 2. Mix all the ingredients together, and store in a mascara bottle. 3. Close the bottle and shake gently to combine. 4. Use nightly by brushing onto lashes (eyebrows too for extra growth), taking care not to get the solution in your eyes. If you have sensitive eyes you can omit the essential oils. Use this serum daily for best results. #eyelashes #eyelashserum #longlashes #haircare #hairgrowth