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Feverfew Headache Tea + Bruised Skin Compress
Feverfew benefits are far and wide. Here's how to use this plant to prevent migraine headaches, as well as treat bruised skin.
Cost
$6
Equipment
1 Kettle
Supplies
Headache Tea Ingredients
1
tsp
dried chamomile
1
tsp
dried lavender
1
tsp
dried feverfew
8
oz
boiling water
honey
to taste
Bruised Skin Compress Supplies
4
tsp
dried feverfew
8
oz
boiling water
1
Cloth
Instructions
How to Make the Headache Tea with Feverfew*
Add herbs to a cup.
Pour boiling water over the herbs, then cover with a saucer.
Steep for 15 minutes, then strain out the herbs.
Add honey to taste. The tea may be slightly bitter.
How to Make a Compress for Bruised Skin
Add dried feverfew to a cup.
Pour boiling water over the herbs, then cover with a saucer to retain the essential oils.
Steep for 25 minutes, then strain herbs and allow the tea to cool.
Soak your cloth in cooled tea. Then apply to the bruised area to facilitate healing. Refresh as needed.
Notes
*
Do not consume if you are pregnant, nursing, or in conjunction with blood-thinning medications. Do not give to children under 2 years of age