Dr. Najibah Nadir El, ND.

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FACTS ABOUT CUCUMBERS
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemicals will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your taps, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the
shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
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🌿🐞🌿 Yarrow 🌿🐞🌿

The strong aromatics of yarrow leaves and flowers are an excellent bug deterrent. We recommend that you crush and smell the yarrow you’re using to make sure it has a strong scent. If not, find fresher yarrow.

This spray is a convenient, safe, and effective way to keep mosquitoes at bay. The oil and vegetable glycerin keep yarrow’s scent on your skin longer than witch hazel alone will. This is best applied directly to the skin; it could leave oil stains if sprayed on clothing. For best results, reapply every couple of hours.

Directions:

1. Place the yarrow in a pint jar.
2. Mix the witch hazel distillate, carrier oil, and vegetable glycerin in a small bowl. Pour enough of this mixture into the jar to fill the jar and submerge the herbs completely. Stir well, then tightly cover and label it.
3. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks. Shake the jar daily for the first week. In the first few days, the dried yarrow will soak up some of the liquid. Add more witch hazel as necessary to keep the jar full.
4. Strain the tincture through cheesecloth, squeezing it well to extract all the liquid. If desired, add the lavender essential oil and stir well.
5. Use a funnel to pour the bug spray into clean spray bottles. Label and store in a cool, dark place.

This is from our book, 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞.

In the book, you will also find recipes for:
🌿Wild and Weedy Shampoo and Body Wash
🐞All-Purpose Healing Salve
🌿Yarrow and Elderflower Tea
🐞Yarrow Bug Spray

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Botanical illustrations by Tatiana Rusakova

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