From the kitchen
Recipes
Soups, teas and dishes in which herbs play the leading role, with ingredients, steps and points of attention. Each recipe links to the herbs it contains.
These are traditional dishes, not treatments. Also read the safety information for each herb, especially during pregnancy, when taking medication, or for children.
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Recipes for: Skin care
2225Group8 · CC BY-SA 3.0Asia · Chinese medical traditionsBlack sesame drinkA warm drink in five minutes.Blood and circulationHair and scalpSkin careSesame1 glass · 5 minutes
Body careRose powder cleanser for mature or dry skinA dry powder you mix with a liquid each time.Skin careRose and rose hip · LavenderEuropeAbout 180 g · 5 minutes- Body careChamomile exfoliantA mild scrub of milk powder, oats and cornmeal.Skin careChamomile · LavenderEuropeAbout 245 g · 5 minutes
Body careAlmond scrub for all skin typesGround nuts and seeds as a gentle scrub.Skin careAlmond · Sunflower · ChamomileAsiaNorth AmericaEuropeAbout 40 g · 5 minutes
Body careBasic lotionA basic lotion you scent yourself.Skin careAlmond · Evening primrose · Garden angelicaAsiaNorth AmericaEuropeAfricaAbout 470 ml · 30 minutes
Body careCucumber eye gelA cool gel for under the eyes.Skin careAloe vera · Cucumber · Witch hazelAfricaAsiaNorth America2 tablespoons · 15 minutes- Body careBeauty salveA rich salve for dry spots from head to toe.Skin careLavender · Roselle (hibiscus) · Rose and rose hipEuropeAfricaAbout 300 ml · 3 hours
- Body careSkin-softening milk bathCoconut milk and salt for soft skin.Skin careAlmond · Vanilla · Rose geraniumAsiaCentral America and the CaribbeanAfricaEuropeOne bath · 5 minutes
Body careCoconut balmA smooth balm of coconut, cocoa and shea.Skin careOrange · Ginger · CoconutAsiaCentral America and the CaribbeanAfricaAbout 120 ml · 15 minutes
Body careAnti-cellulite scrubA coarse scrub of seaweed, coffee and salt.Skin careKelp · Dulse · SesameEuropeAfricaAsiaCentral America and the CaribbeanAbout 470 ml · 10 minutes- Body careBody powderA soft powder of clay, arrowroot and rice.Skin careLavender · Arrowroot · Garden angelicaEuropeCentral America and the CaribbeanAfricaAsiaAbout 330 g · 5 minutes