{"id":43,"date":"2009-09-05T00:54:22","date_gmt":"2009-09-04T14:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2013-02-27T17:42:53","modified_gmt":"2013-02-27T07:12:53","slug":"wonderful-world-of-herbs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=43","title":{"rendered":"Wonderful World of Herbs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/7.-WW.-Herbs-1.JPG\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/herbs_opt_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"212\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-592\" title=\"herbs_opt_1\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/herbs_opt_1.jpg\" alt=\"herbs_opt_1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fresh is always best!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fresh herbs from the garden are cheap, safe and completely natural plus contain valuable essential oils.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">They are Nature\u2019s own \u2018chemical free product\u2019.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Herbs feature strongly in all areas of The Self-Sufficiency Shoppe publications and workshops: skin-care, body care, hair care, household use, insect repellent, general deodorising,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">They have innumerable uses \u2013 listed below are five of the\u00a0most common herbs and some of their uses:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-598 aligncenter\" title=\"herbs7\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/herbs7.jpg\" alt=\"herbs7\" width=\"140\" height=\"108\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">-Rosemary-<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skin Care<\/strong> &#8211; clears the skin, rejuvenates and restores blood flow, tones muscles &amp; nerves. Suites normal\/oily\/dry skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair Care<\/strong> \u2013 helps combat dandruff &amp; baldness by stimulating circulation to the scalp and darkens\/shines darker hair. As a hair dye it darkens and masks grey<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Deodorant<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Suitable as a mild body deodorant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-596 aligncenter\" title=\"herbs5\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/herbs5-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"herbs5\" width=\"140\" height=\"107\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">-Thyme-<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skin Ca<\/strong>re &#8211; ideal as a cleanser &#8211; helps clear acne, restores blood flow to skin surface.\u00a0 Suites norm and oily skin<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deodorant<\/strong> \u2013 the natural anti-bacterial (anti-odour) properties of thyme make it a most effective deodorant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-595 aligncenter\" title=\"herbs4\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/herbs4-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"herbs4\" width=\"140\" height=\"112\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">-Sage-<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skin Care<\/strong> &#8211; purifies and cleanses the skin \u2013 ideal \u2018skin tonic\u2019 that helps heal and rejuvenate (it has been used for centuries and believed to be a powerful anti-aging herb).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair Care<\/strong> \u2013 very healing \u2013 good for dark hair.\u00a0 As a hair dye sage is known to darken hair and help mask grey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oral Care<\/strong>: very effective agent for maintaining healthy gums and strong teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/7.-WW.-Herbs-5.JPG\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/herbs6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-597 aligncenter\" title=\"herbs6\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/herbs6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"herbs6\" width=\"139\" height=\"103\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">-Parsley-<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skin Care<\/strong> &#8211; good cleanser well suited to oily skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair Care<\/strong> &#8211; shines hair, tones and stimulates the scalp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oral Care<\/strong> \u2013 natural breath freshener \u2013 just chew fresh leaves!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/7.-WW.-Herbs-6.JPG\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/herbs3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-594 aligncenter\" title=\"herbs3\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/herbs3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"herbs3\" width=\"141\" height=\"99\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">-Mint-<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skin Care<\/strong> &#8211; cleanser and very refreshing suites normal to oily skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oral Care<\/strong> \u2013 another natural breath freshener &#8211; chew fresh leaves or gargle an infusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Recipe<\/span>: Herbal Infusion:<\/h3>\n<p>Place approximately\u00a03 teaspoons fresh herbs in an earthenware or glass container. Gently crush the herbs with the back of a spoon (to aid release of essential oils). Add 1 cup boiling water. Leave to steep for about 5 minutes or for a stronger infusion leave longer.\u00a0 Strain and use as required.\u00a0 <strong>Uses: <\/strong> hair rinse, facial astringent or pour into spray bottle and use as a mild deodorant<a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/infusion.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2468\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/infusion.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"114\" \/><\/a> or body spray.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=41\"><em>Click here<\/em><\/a><em> for more information about herbs in Natural Skin Care<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Natural Hair &amp; Body Care\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=34\" target=\"_self\"><em>Click here <\/em><\/a><em>for information about Natural Hair and Body Care<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=45\"><em>Click here <\/em><\/a><em>for more information about herbs in the kitchen<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=49\"><em>Click here<\/em><\/a><em> for more information about herbs in the garden<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For more recipes and information about the Wonderful<\/em> <em>World of Herbs:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">________________________<\/p>\n<h2>Publications:<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Pract-Plants-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1818\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Pract-Plants-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a>Practical Plants e-booklet Set<\/h2>\n<p>Resourceful and practical ways to utilise common garden plants &#8211;\u00a0such as various techniques for distilling essential oils from garden plants, making perfumes and fragrant blends, drying herbs, infusing, floral waters, herbal vinegars and oils and much more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contains 3 e-Booklets: <\/strong>No. 7 &#8211; Herbal Vinegar, No. 45 &#8211; Home Distillation of Flowers and Plants, No. 61 &#8211; Harnessing Herbs.\u00a0 <strong>Price: $24.00\u00a0 (Available\u00a0for instant download)\u00a0 <a title=\"paypal\" href=\"http:\/\/www.payloadz.com\/go?id=1431671\" target=\"_blank\">ADD TO CART<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/WW.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2369\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/WW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"107\" \/><\/a>Ways With\u2019 e-booklet Set<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Utilizing what\u2019s in your garden to the absolute fullest!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be surprised at the many hidden uses for popular herbs, flowers &amp; produce growing right near your back door!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contains\u00a0 10 e-Booklets<\/strong> covering aspects of personal care, cosmetic, health and healing, culinary, cultivation, in the garden, and other uses \u2013 lots of useful information and recipes!.\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #003300;\">Ways with<strong> MINT, <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Ways with <strong>PARSLEY, <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Ways with <strong>ROSEMARY, <\/strong>Ways<strong> <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #003300;\"> with <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">SAGE, <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Ways with <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">THYME, <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Ways with <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">LAVENDER, <\/span><\/strong><span>Ways with <strong>NASTURTIUMS,<\/strong> W<\/span><span>ays with <strong>TOMATOES, <\/strong>W<\/span><span>ays with <strong>ZUCCHINI. <\/strong><\/span><strong>Price: $96.00\u00a0\u00a0 All e-booklets available for instant download <\/strong><strong><a title=\"paypal\" href=\"http:\/\/www.payloadz.com\/go?id=1532531\" target=\"_blank\">ADD TO CART<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Other Relevant\u00a0 e-Booklets containing information utilising herbs:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>No. 7 \u2013 Making Herbal Vinegars\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 61 \u2013 Harnessing Herbs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0No. 45 \u2013 Home Distillation of Essential Oils\u00a0 \u00a0 No. 2 &#8211; Homemade Deodorants\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0No. 20 &#8211; Homemade Insect Repellents &amp; Deterrents\u00a0 \u00a0 No. 30 \u2013 Natural Skin Care\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 27 \u2013 Fantastic Feet!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 38 \u2013 Sweets Scents\u00a0 \u00a0 No. 14 \u2013 Natural Hair Care\u00a0 \u00a0No. 71 \u2013 Natural Hair Dyes<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Shoppe Publications\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=59\" target=\"_self\">Click here <\/a>for information about The Shoppe Publications or\u00a0 <a title=\"Booklet Sets\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=649\" target=\"_self\">e-Booklet Sets<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">____________________________________________<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/3.-Ess.-Household-Altern.-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-336\" title=\"3. Ess. Household Altern. (6)\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/3.-Ess.-Household-Altern.-6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"3. Ess. Household Altern. (6)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/3.-Ess.-Household-Altern.-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/3.-Ess.-Household-Altern.-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/3.-Ess.-Household-Altern.-6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/3.-Ess.-Household-Altern.-6.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Living in Harmony with the Planet Workshop<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Ways With Herbs Workshop<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Format<\/strong>:<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growing and garden usage (ins<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ect repellent\/companion planting);\u00a0\u00a0Drying and other preserving techniques;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Herbs in: skin-care, deodorants, hair-care\/hair dyes &amp; rinses, cleaning, deodorising, personal care products, insect repellent and therapeutic;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Culinary \u2013 flavouring and other kitchen uses.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Take Home Samples<\/strong>: Herbal deodorant powder, herbal bath bag, personal insect repellent spray, herbal \u2018relaxation\u2019 pillow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Available soon as a Workshop@Home\u00a0 <a title=\"Workshops\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=57\" target=\"_self\">Click Here<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><a title=\"Workshops\" href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/?page_id=57\" target=\"_self\"> <\/a>for informat<\/span>ion<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">____________________________________________<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Pam-22.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-868\" title=\"Pam (2)\" src=\"http:\/\/theshoppe.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Pam-22-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pam (2)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pam&#8217;s Post<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>I could not imagine life without herbs!\u00a0 Herbs are what \u2018Mother Nature has provided for us with \u2018love\u2019. My garden is full of herbs \u2013 the more common varieties of mint (spear-mint), parsley, thyme (lemon), sage, lavender (French) and rosemary. Plus some less common types: apple mint, eau-de-cologne mint, peppermint, English lavender, feverfew, Vietnamese mint to name a few. Herbs in the garden serve not only as attractive ornamentals but as useful household plants. I use herbs more for skin care and personal use than in the kitchen.\u00a0 I add herbs to my home-made face cream, oatmeal bag (for skin cleansing) and use a herbal infusion (rosemary and lavender) to make my homemade shampoo. I throw my cuttings of mint (which grows rampantly \u2013 so always plant in pots) in places where my pets\u2019 sleep to deter fleas.\u00a0 I add fresh herbs (such as lavender heads) to bicarbonate soda to make a quick and cheap floor-mat deodorising powder (which I then vacuum). I dry herbs by tying in bunches and wrapping in a \u2018cone\u2019 of newspaper or brown paper bag\u00a0then hung in the garage (the newspaper keeps the herbs dust free). I will sometimes add fresh herbs and flowers to boiling water on the stove &#8211; the natural aroma deodorises the house without using chemicals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Utilising natural herbs in your day-to-day living is a cheap and easy way to incorporate natural alternatives into what you do (and at the same time experience a little of the wonders of Mother Nature!)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>&#8211; Pam Marshall<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fresh is always best! Fresh herbs from the garden are cheap, safe and completely natural plus contain valuable essential oils. They are Nature\u2019s own \u2018chemical free product\u2019. 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