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Aloe vera plant

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Botanicals for Healing

  • Aloe Vera – This popular houseplant can also be successfully grown outdoors in large pots or even in a semi-sunny spot in the garden. The gel inside the leaves of this succulent are perfect for repairing sun damaged skin or for those common kitchen burns. Aloe vera is also perfect for using as an oil-free moisturizer for those with oily skin. You can use this one all by itself, or add some to your lotions, shampoos, and hair conditioners.
  • Comfrey – Even the name sounds comforting, doesn’t it? The leaves from this plant can be made into an oil infusion for treating psoriasis, eczema, and a soothing skin lotion. Both the leaves and flowers of this plant have super anti-inflammatory compounds, so it can be used in many different types of products. Some people find comfrey a bit of a pest, as it seeds itself all over and can take over a garden if not kept in check. There is a sterile type called Bocking 14 that you can buy if you don’t want to be overwhelmed with seeds and find yourself pulling it out of your garden all summer long.
  • Calendula – You will find this herb listed in many healing lotions. The flowers are used to heal acne, sunburn, eczema, and other types of skin problems caused by inflammation. You can use this in either an oil or water based infusion or a tincture.
  • Echinacea – You thought this was only for immune support didn’t you? Don’t feel bad, most people believe this. However, Echinacea can super speed up the regeneration of skin, treat acne, and reduce inflammation. It’s a super beautiful flower that anyone would be proud to have in their garden. You can always dry the flowers and leaves for a tincture you can make for the winter months and fight off cold and flu viruses.

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