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Relax and Reflect – Unit 5 Project

Melissa Hardin
Purdue University Global
HW499-01: Capstone of Bachelor’s of Science in Health and Wellness
Kristin Henningsen
June 21, 2022
HERBAL
REMEDIES
• What are herbal remedies?
• Types of Herbal remedies:
• Tinctures
• Oils
• Candles
• Lozenges
• Like a medicine but not
• Not regulated by FDA
• Easy to make but can require some prep
• Natural does not mean safe.
 LAVENDER CANDLE RECIPE
You Need:
• Jar
• Handful of lavender flower buds
• Beeswax or soy wax
• 15 drops of Lavender essential oil
• 1 pre-tapped wick
• Candle dye (optional)
• Melting pot
• Spoon
• 1 wick holder
Instructions:
1. Gather all ingredients and items needed. Make sure that the
hardware is clean and dry.
2. Heat wax and candle dye in heatproof pot over medium-high
heat. Stir with spoon occasionally to keep the wax from
burning. Heat until the wax is fully melted and is almost clear.
3. Remove from heat and add the lavender essential oil. Stir
until well incorporated, about 40 stirs.
4. Add lavender buds and stir until fully incorporated in mixture.
5. Pour mixture into jar and place the wick in the candle. Center
it and place visible wick into the wick holder.
6. Allow to cool.
7. Label and Enjoy!

This is a great way to relax and refresh your day. Just light up this candle and feel all your stress melt away. Makes great
gifts too
POLSTICE RECIPE FOR THE EYES

You Need: Instructions:

1. Gather all ingredients.
• Chamomile tea 2. Create tea as usual.
3. Allow to cool to tolerable temperature.
bags 4. Squeeze tea bags gently to get most of the moisture out
5. Lay down and place over affected eyes. Allow to set for
15 - 20 minutes on eyes.
6. Remove and compost or throw away as usual.

This is a great remedy if you have tired, red, or itchy eye. Relieves irritation and sooths itchiness.
 ELDERBERRY SYRUP RECIPE
You Need: Instructions:
2 cups dried organic elderberries 1. Combine berries and herbs with cold water in pot and bring
4 cups cold water (distilled, purified, or to a boil.
spring water works best) 2. Reduce heat and allow herbs to simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
2-3 tsp. organic dried ginger root 3. Remove from heat and let steep 1 hour.
1 organic sweet cinnamon stick 4. Strain berries and herbs using a funnel overlaid with
1 cup raw, local honey (or organic maple doubled cheesecloth or undyed cotton muslin bag and
syrup or agave for a vegan/infant-friendly squeeze out liquid (careful, liquid will likely still be hot!).
recipe); double the amount of sweetener to Discard used herbs in compost.
increase shelf life 5. Once liquid has cooled to just above room temperature, add
1 cup vodka or brandy (optional to honey and stir to incorporate.
increase shelf life) 6. If using vodka or brandy, add here and stir until well
combined.
7. Bottle in sterilized glass and store in the refrigerator
This is a great recipe from Mountain Rose Herbs. It is great for allergies and colds. It boosts the immune system and
helps you feel better faster. Makes 3 cups without alcohol and 4 cups with alcohol.
 PEPPERMINT HONEY RECIPE
You need:
Instructions:
• Jar and lid 1. Gather all needed ingredients.
• Enough peppermint to fill 2. Plash fresh, dry herbs into jar, enough to fill the jar. If using
the jar halfway with dried dried herbs, fill only to half jar.
herbs or full if fresh herb. 3. Add honey and stir with a chopstick or spoon until fully coated.
Top off with more honey and give it another stir.
• Enough honey to fill jar with 4. Place lid on jar and put it in a cool, dry, dark place.
herb 5. Several times a day, flip jar to infuse the honey.
• Chopstick or spoon 6. After 4 weeks, honey is done.
7. Strain with cheesecloth. This will take some time.
• cheesecloth 8. Enjoy!

This recipe is great for flavored honey to sweeten teas, lemonade, baked goods, marinades, and more.
 • Medline Plus. (2020, August 13). A Guide to herbal
remedies.
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/00
0868.htm
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
(2015). USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-
2025. 9th Ed. Health.gov.
https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files
/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-
2025.pdf

ADDITIONAL • Low Dog, T. (2021, AUGUST 25). How to make

elderberry syrup for immune system support.
https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/elderberry-

SOURCES •
syrup-recipe
Mountain Rose Herbs.
https://mountainroseherbs.com/
• Frontier Herbs. https://www.frontiercoop.com/
• The Whole Store. Located in Murphy, NC.
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=147773725
241873
• Herbal Butterfly. Located in Murphy, NC
• The Herb Crib. Located in Blairsville, GA