 INGREDIENTS
2 quarts of water 1 organic whole lemon (zest and then quartered) 2-3" of fresh ginger root 2-3" of fresh turmeric (if you can't find it, you can use 1 tbsp of powdered - or more to taste) dash of chili powder 1/4 tsp black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Place water in saucepan and heat over medium. 2. Grate ginger & turmeric and add to water. If you are using turmeric powder add that now. 3. Zest a washed (preferably organic) lemon over the saucepan, making sure to only get the yellow and not the white parts. 4. Once zested, cut lemon into quarters and squeeze the juice into the water, then add the lemon quarters to the water. 5. Add chili powder and black pepper to the water. 6. Stir and bring to a low boil. Boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 7. At the end of the 10 minutes, remove the mixture from the heat and allow to cool. 8. Once cooled, strain mixture with a cheesecloth (use one that you won't mind getting stained. The turmeric stains very easily) and put in fridge to chill. We put the main batch in a half-gallon mason jar but on busy weeks we fill half-pint jars so we can just grab-n-go. 9. Add honey or stevia to taste and enjoy!
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 LILAC OIL INFUSION INGREDIENTS
LILAC TONER Lilac blossoms and leaves possess astringent qualities, which can help to firm and mildly dry the skin, making them beneficial for individuals with oily or acne-prone skin. Try preparing the Lilac Toner provided below, or simply apply Lilac Infusion to your face after cleansing. Lilac also serves as an excellent tonic for both hair and scalp. Gently massage Lilac Infusion onto your scalp to fortify your hair from the roots and alleviate dandruff concerns.
  This is what it looks like after it's infused for 24 hours in the fridge. INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp Whole Dried Elderberries 1 Tbsp Dried Chamomile Flowers 1 Tbsp Dried Dandelion Root 1 Tbsp Dried Rosehips (better if they are seedless) 1 Tbsp Dried Lemon Grass 1 Tbsp Dried Ginger 1 Tbsp Dried Turmeric 1 Tbsp Dried Eucalyptus Leaf 2 Tbsp Dried Mullein Leaves 1/4 tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a mortar and using the pestle grind/break up the herbs & spices. No need to make a powder, just break it up enough to open up the spices so they release more of their goodness. 2. Spoon contents into tea filter funnel (see picture) and place in half gallon jar or in a large tea bag and place in pitcher. 3. Let mixture cold brew steep in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours for max potency. Remove tea filter or tea bag and discard. * This mixture is can be spicy (mostly from the ginger) and can be “cooled” down with honey. Don’t microwave this for hot tea, it will destroy all the good stuff you just steeped. ** Tea Bag Method - On Step 1 when you are grinding the mixture to break it up, you will want to grind a little longer to make more of a rough powder so you can divide evenly into tea bags. For the large tea bags it will fit half of the mixture and you can use a quart jar for the cold brew. If you want to do individual servings and steep with hot water, use smaller tea bags and only put about a tablespoon of the mixture in it. Serving size 4 to 8 oz. Products I Use
This activated charcoal drawing salve is known to help draw out splinters, boils, and insect bites. Place small amount on the offending spot, then cover with a bandage for at least 12 hours. Repeat as needed. Please test on a small area of your skin to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.  INGREDIENTS 1 cup castor oil (or any organic oil) - I used 1/2 castor oil and 1/2 my infused lemon balm oil. 1/4 cup beeswax 2 tbsp activated charcoal 2 tbsp bentonite clay powder essential oils of your choice DIRECTIONS
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