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ABC Oil

Suzaan Wolmarans — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:18:02 +0000

ABC Oil is a massage oil with a strongly infused Comfrey oil with added arnica and bay leaf.

The specific action of ABC Oil is as follows:

Amazing ability to heal bruises, sprains, fractures and broken legs
Soothes stiff and aching joints
Repairs damaged tissue
Significantly anti-inflammatory
Stimulates circulation
Pain-relieving remedy

Arnica

Anti-inflammatory properties: Arnica is known for reducing inflammation and swelling, making it ideal for soothing sore muscles, bruises, and sprains.
Pain relief: It helps alleviate muscle and joint pain, making it a favourite in sports recovery and post-workout care.
Improves circulation: Arnica may enhance blood flow to the area, aiding in faster healing.

Bay Leaf

Antispasmodic effects: Bay leaf can relax muscle spasms and reduce tension.
Pain relief: It contains compounds like eugenol, which have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Calming scent: The aromatic properties of bay leaf can provide a soothing and grounding effect during a massage, enhancing relaxation.

Comfrey

Promotes tissue repair: Comfrey contains allantoin, which stimulates cell regeneration and aids in healing damaged tissues, bruises, and sprains.
Anti-inflammatory: It can help reduce swelling and inflammation, making it particularly useful for joint and muscle conditions.
Moisturising: Comfrey can soften and hydrate the skin, adding to the comfort of the massage.

Combined Benefits

When combined in a massage oil:

The blend provides a holistic approach to muscle recovery and pain relief.
It can be particularly helpful for managing conditions like arthritis, sports injuries, or general muscle fatigue.
The synergy of anti-inflammatory and healing properties makes it an excellent choice for post-injury care or stress relief.

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Witch Hazel Ointment

Suzaan Wolmarans — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:38:24 +0000

Witch Hazel Herbal Ointment

Heat-infused unscented Emulsifying Ointment BP with dried Witch Hazel Leaves.

Treatment of a wide variety of complaints, such as

Cuts and scratches
Sprains and strains
Reduces pain and swelling
Treats sunburn and skin irritation
Shaving irritation
Burns and Bites
Helpful in treating haemorrhoids.

Extremely healing ointment

	Witch Hazel	Marigold	Comparison
Skin Healing & Anti-Inflammatory Effects	Astringent and anti-inflammatory; reduces swelling, irritation, and redness. It is commonly used for minor burns, bruises, insect bites, and haemorrhoids.	Anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and soothing. It promotes skin repair and is excellent for cuts, scrapes, burns, and rashes.	Witch Hazel is better for reducing swelling and irritation, while Marigold actively promotes tissue healing.
Antimicrobial & Antiseptic Properties	Mildly antiseptic and antimicrobial; helps prevent infection in minor wounds and reduces bacterial activity in acne-prone skin.	Stronger antimicrobial and antifungal properties; useful for preventing infections in cuts, fungal infections (e.g., athlete’s foot), and diaper rash.	Marigold is more potent against bacteria and fungi, while Witch Hazel focuses more on soothing irritation.
Skin Conditions	Best for oily and acne-prone skin, as it tightens pores and reduces oil production. Also effective for varicose veins, haemorrhoids, and sunburn.	Excellent for dry, sensitive, or damaged skin. Helps with eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis by moisturizing and promoting repair.	Witch Hazel is ideal for oily skin and conditions like acne and hemorrhoids, whereas Marigold is better for dry or sensitive skin and chronic skin conditions.
Pain Relief & Soothing Effects	Soothes itching, pain, and irritation from bug bites, sunburn, and rashes	Provides deep soothing and pain relief, especially for wounds, burns, and ulcers	Witch Hazel quickly relieves irritation, while Marigold provides longer-lasting skin nourishment and pain relief.
Circulatory & Haemorrhoid Treatment	Helps tighten blood vessels and reduce swelling, making it a key remedy for haemorrhoids, varicose veins, and bruises	Supports circulation but is more focused on wound healing rather than vascular issues.	Witch Hazel is superior for vein-related issues, while Marigold is better for tissue repair.
Use for:	Haemorrhoids, acne, oily skin, bruises, sunburn, insect bites, and reducing swelling.	Cuts, burns, rashes, dry/sensitive skin, fungal infections, and chronic skin conditions	Witch Hazel for immediate relief and Marigold for deeper skin repair.

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Lavender Organic Essential Oil – 10 ml

Karen — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:28:47 +0000

Escentia Lavender Essential Oil is used for its calming & relaxing properties. Apply Lavender Oil to relieve anxiety and emotional stress, heal wounds or burns, to aid peaceful sleep, protect against diabetic symptoms, improve brain function, restore skin complexion and reduce acne, slow ageing, alleviate headaches and relieve pain.

Product Specifications:

Lavender has been described as having a floral, light, fresh, herbal, clean, and calming scent. It is commonly used as a fragrance for bath products, to soothe sunburns, as a natural mosquito repellent, and in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications. Lavender also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Typical country of origin:

South Africa

Lavender organic essential oil can be used to:

The benefits of lavender were actually discovered over 2,500 years ago. Because of its powerful antioxidant, antimicrobial, sedative, calming and anti-depressive properties, lavender oil benefits are plentiful, and it’s been used both cosmetically and therapeutically for centuries.

Lavender can be used for:

Circulation: Hypertension – lowers blood pressure; varicose veins; palpitations (use with ylang-ylang); fainting, cellulite.
Muscles: Cramps; sprains.
Skeletal / joints: Aches; arthritis; gout; rheumatism.
Digestive: Flatulence; nausea; indigestion; colic; gastroenteritis; obesity.
Urinary: Vaginitis; thrush; fluid retention.
Reproductive: Irregular and scanty periods; PMT; vaginitis.
Nervous: Agitation; anxiety; depression; epilepsy; headache (use with Chamomile Roman); migraine; insomnia; vertigo; hysteria; tension.
Skin: Abscesses; alopecia; boils; burns; cuts; dermatitis; eczema; greasy skin; dry skin; herpes; inflammation; insect bites; irritation; psoriasis; scars; stretch marks (do not use if pregnant); sunburn; thread veins; ulcers; wounds; bone exposure; blotching; itching; acne; hair loss and alopecia.
Respiratory: Flu; earache; nose infection; throat infection; infections; halitosis; asthma; catarrh.
Lymphatic: Lymphatic congestion.

Blends well with:

Tree, herb and citrus oils.

Technique of extraction method:

Lavender is steam distilled from the leaves, stems and flowering tops of Lavandula Angustifolia.

Caution:

May affect sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Note: We supply both conventional Lavender pure essential oil and Lavender organic essential oil.

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Bulbinella-Aloe Gel-Cream with Peppermint

Karen — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:12:17 +0000

The Bulbinella-Aloe Gel-Cream with Peppermint is a unique product prepared only by Karen se Kruie – Herbs for Health

Whole leaf fresh Bulbine frutescens, Aloe ferox & Aloe vera pulp, strained through muslin, in a 1:1:1 combination with natural cream & Super Aloe Gel.

We add Organic Peppermint Essential Oil to soothe itching. It has a cooling effect on the skin.

This gel-cream is a must-have and can be used as follows:

General moisturiser
Treatment for problem skin, especially teenage skins
As aftershave lotion
Treatment of all skin complaints, especially eczema & psoriasis
Treats itching, burns & scalds
Treatment for fever blisters & insect bites

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Bulbinella-Aloe Gel-Cream

Karen — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:05:49 +0000

The Bulbinella-Aloe Ge – Cream is a unique product prepared only by Karen se Kruie – Herbs for Health

Whole leaf fresh Bulbine frutescens, Aloe ferox & Aloe vera pulp, strained through muslin, in a 1:1:1 combination with natural cream & Super Aloe Gel.

This gel-cream is a must-have and can be used as follows:

General moisturiser
Treatment for problem skin, especially teenage skins
As aftershave lotion
Treatment of all skin complaints, especially eczema & psoriasis
Treats itching, burns & scalds
Treatment for fever blisters & insect bites

Also available with added Peppermint

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Comfrey Healing Cream

Karen — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 07:25:25 +0000

100ml Comfrey Healing Cream

Moisturizes very dry skin, specifically heels, elbows & cheeks

Treatment for chilblains

Heals burns & scalding

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Sinus Gel

Karen — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 17:48:41 +0000

Karen se Kruie – Herbs for Health Sinus Gel is an excellent external aromatherapy remedy for:

blocked sinuses (when applied over sinus areas & under feet)
fever (when applied under the feet)
headaches (when applied to the temples)
earache (when applied over the ear canal areas)
chest ailments (when applied under feet and over chest and back)

Sinus Gel is Aloe Ferox Super Aloe Gel, combined with refreshing and effective essential oils of Lavender, Ginger, Ravensara, and Tea Tree.

Each one of these oils plays a role in this remedy. These are as follows:

Lavender – Calms and reduces inflammation
Ginger – Stimulates circulation and opens airways
Ravensara – Known for its antiviral and respiratory-supporting qualities
Tea Tree – A powerful antiseptic and decongestant

An invigorating remedy and a must-have, especially during the change of season and Winter times.

It works well in combination with internal remedies, such as Echinacea, Thyme, and Elder Flower Tincture, to treat congested sinuses.

Treatment can also be enhanced by taking regular immune-boosting baths. For an immune-boosting bath, add drops of Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary Essential Oils to the tub.

For more information, feel free to send a WhatsApp to Karen @ 083 296 6310 or Suzaan @ 063 684 1436

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Marigold Ointment

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 09:55:55 +0000

Marigold Herbal Ointment

Heat-infused unscented Emulsifying Ointment BP with dried Marigold Flowers.

Treatment of a wide variety of skin, tissue and muscle complaints, such as:

sunburn, burns and scalding
chilblains
inflamed skin rashes, including eczema, psoriasis, nappy rash & cradle cap
sore nipples & breast tenderness during breastfeeding
fungal infections, including Athlete’s Foot
open wounds and cuts
bruises
strains and sprains
extremely healing ointment

	Witch Hazel	Marigold	Comparison
Skin Healing & Anti-Inflammatory Effects	Astringent and anti-inflammatory; reduces swelling, irritation, and redness. It is commonly used for minor burns, bruises, insect bites, and haemorrhoids.	Anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and soothing. It promotes skin repair and is excellent for cuts, scrapes, burns, and rashes.	Witch Hazel is better for reducing swelling and irritation, while Marigold actively promotes tissue healing.
Antimicrobial & Antiseptic Properties	Mildly antiseptic and antimicrobial; helps prevent infection in minor wounds and reduces bacterial activity in acne-prone skin.	Stronger antimicrobial and antifungal properties; useful for preventing infections in cuts, fungal infections (e.g., athlete’s foot), and diaper rash.	Marigold is more potent against bacteria and fungi, while Witch Hazel focuses more on soothing irritation.
Skin Conditions	Best for oily and acne-prone skin, as it tightens pores and reduces oil production. Also effective for varicose veins, haemorrhoids, and sunburn.	Excellent for dry, sensitive, or damaged skin. Helps with eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis by moisturising and promoting repair.	Witch Hazel is ideal for oily skin and conditions like acne and haemorrhoids, whereas Marigold is better for dry or sensitive skin and chronic skin conditions.
Pain Relief & Soothing Effects	Soothes itching, pain, and irritation from bug bites, sunburn, and rashes	Provides deep soothing and pain relief, especially for wounds, burns, and ulcers	Witch Hazel quickly relieves irritation, while Marigold provides longer-lasting skin nourishment and pain relief.
Circulatory & Haemorrhoid Treatment	Helps tighten blood vessels and reduce swelling, making it a key remedy for haemorrhoids, varicose veins, and bruises	Supports circulation but is more focused on wound healing rather than vascular issues.	Witch Hazel is superior for vein-related issues, while Marigold is better for tissue repair.
Use for:	Haemorrhoids, acne, oily skin, bruises, sunburn, insect bites, and reducing swelling.	Cuts, burns, rashes, dry/sensitive skin, fungal infections, and chronic skin conditions	Witch Hazel is for immediate relief, and Marigold is for deeper skin repair.

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