Basil for Tummy Problems and Headaches!

Feeling under the weather? Let Basil come to the rescue!

Stomach troubles & vomiting: Add 1/2 teaspoon of finely chopped Basil to a cup of hot water for 3 minutes. Do not strain. Sip the Basil water over a 30 min period. Repeat as needed.

Easing migraines: Same as above.

Soothing coughs: Add Honey to the infusion.

Lavender Cordial

This is a yummy that's been in my family for years. It's great for easing a headache or a calming, restorative drink (diluted with some sparkling mineral water). Sip some on a nice hot day!

1/2 cup sugar
50 lavender flowers
Water

Make sure the lavender has not been sprayed with insecticides. Rinse gently under cold water (to shoo away any bugs) before use. Or you could just buy some culinary lavender:)

Put 1 cup water and the sugar into a pan - heat gently until the sugar has dissolved completely. Add the lavender flowers and bring to a boil.

Remove from heat; cover the pan and leave to infuse for 30 to 45 minutes. Strain the liquid into a pan and reheat, stirring all the time, until the mixture is syrupy.

Cool completely. Pour into sterilized bottles, seal tightly, and cool. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Drink within 2 - 3 days of opening.

Flint Away Your Headache

Tired of taking pills for your headache? Try this spell instead.

Strike a piece of Flint several times. As the sparks fly imagine that the pain is traveling from your head, into the sparks and disappearing.

If the headache persists, place the Flint over where you headache is centered and imagine the pain traveling from your head into the Flint. Once the pain is gone from your head, strike the piece of Flint several times to allow the pain to travel from the Flint, through the sparks and disappear.

Perform as needed.

Amethyst Headache Fix

This spell is great for either a constant headache or the "morning after" headache.

Supplies:
1 Amethyst, Spring Water, Lavender Oil

Directions:
- Bring the spring water to a boil
- Place the amethyst in the water for 3 min
- Remove the amethyst and apply 3 drops of lavender oil to it
- Rub the amethyst along the affected areas, as well as the base of the skull and the back of the neck.

Gypsy Headache Formula

Stressed? Headaches ruling your life? Tired of popping pills? Then try this old, yet effective, gypsy formula.

Supplies: Dried Ladies' Slipper Root (or the equivalent flower essence), Spring Water, Strainer, Wineglass, Bottle or Container.

Preparation (herb): Boil one ounce of Ladies Slipper Root in a pint of spring water for 10 minutes. Strain and bottle the infused water.

Preparation (flower essence): Place 12 drops of Ladies Slipper Root in a pint of spring water and bottle the infused water.

Dose: Drink a wineglass when the headaches come on - and/or you can use this as a sleep-inducer for a good night's rest.