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| jojoba oil, 21, 50, 51 |
| K |
| kelp, 33, 66 |
| keratin, 41, 55 |
| khella, properties and uses, 33, 66 |
| kidney function, 42, 44-45, 61 |
| L |
| lavender, properties and uses, 67 |
| lead poisoning, 48 |
| lecithin, actions, 3, 5, 7, 36 |
| lemon, 17, 79 |
| lemon balm, properties and uses, 67-68 |
| lemongrass, properties and uses, 68 |
| leprosy, herbs for, 64 |
| leukoderma, causes and treatment, 33 |
| lime juice, for hair, 53 |
| linden, properties and uses, 68 |
| lips, 36, 38, 72, 82 |
| liver function, 23, 62 |
| liver spots, 17, 29-30 |
| lymphatic system, herbs for, 61 |
| M |
| makeup. see cosmetics |
| marshmallow, properties and uses, 68 |
| masks. see facial masks |
| massage |
| benefits to skin, 3 |
| for eczema therapy, 28 |
| facial, 35, 39, 40 |
| for hands, 54 |
| scalp, 42-43, 47 |
| massage oils, herbs for, 60, 65, 67 |
| mature skin. |
| see also aging skin, 20, 21, 64, 71, 73 |
| mayapple tincture, for warts, 34 |
| meadowsweet, properties and uses, 68-69 |
| melanin, 3, 33, 66 |
| menopause, herbs for, 60 |
| milk. |
| see also buttermilk; dairy products |
| herbal bath, 11 |
| mineral oil. |
| see also chemical exposure |
| cautions for, 22 |
| moisturizers, recommendations for, 7, 9, 22, 36, 82 |
| mouth sores, herbs for, 69 |
| mouthwash. |
| see also breath fresheners |
| herbal, 64, 73, 75, 77 |
| moxa, for warts, 34 |
| mud bath. |
| see also clay |
| recipe for, 11 |
| mullein, properties and uses, 69 |
| muscle soreness, 10, 11, 58, 60, 62, 63, 67, 69, 70, 77 |
| myrrh, properties and uses, 69 |
| N |
| nails |
| manicure, 55-56 |
| nail fungus soak, 58 |
| Nail and Hand Salve, 56 |
| natural care for, 55-56, 65, 70 |
| silica for, 45 |
| neck, therapy for, 36 |
| neem, properties and uses, 69-70 |
| nettle, properties and uses, 70 |
| normal skin, toners for, 20, 21 |
| nutmeg, properties and uses, 70 |
| O |
| oatmeal 11, 17, 80 |
| oily skin, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 59, 64, 73, 77, 78, 80 |
| olive oil, for toner, 21 |
| Oregon grape, properties and uses, 70 |
| orris, properties and uses, 70-71 |
| P |
| PABA supplements, 38, 45 |
| papaya, mask, 18 |
| parsley, properties and uses, 71 |
| patchouli, properties and uses, 71 |
| patch test, for allergens, 6 |
| peach, mask, 18 |
| peanut oil, toner, 21 |
| peppermint, properties and uses, 71-72 |
| perfumes, herbs for, 58, 61, 73, 74, 77, 78 |
| petroleum products. |
| see also chemical exposure |
| cautions for, 22 |
| pimples. |
| see also acne; blackheads |
| treating, 24, 63, 67 |
| pine, properties and uses, 72 |
| pineapple, mask, 18 |
| plantain, properties and uses, 72 |
| poison ivy, 11, 57, 65, 72, 73, 77 |
| pore enlargement, causes and treatment, 28, 63, 65 |
| pores, 4, 16, 17, 58, 60, 72 |
| potato, mask, 18 |
| premenstrual symptoms, herbs for, 10, 60 |
| preservatives, herbal 70 |
| psoriasis. see eczema and psoriasis |
| PuriTea, 15 |
| pyorrhea, herbs for, 69 |
| Q |
| Queen of Hungary Water recipe, 19 |
| R |
| rashes, 30, 59, 65, 68, 69, 75, 78 |
| red clover, properties and uses, 72 |
| relaxation. |
| see also exercise, 8, 11, 60 |
| herbal bath for, 10 |
| rheumatism, herbs for, 64, 69 |
| ringworm, herbs for, 57, 58, 68, 69, 70, 75, 76, 78 |
| rosacea, 20, 30-31 |
| rose, properties and uses, 73 |
| rosemary, 1, 72-73, 81 |
| rough skin, 11, 35-36 |
| S |
| sachets, 71 |
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