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Chamomile Fields Shampoo
4 bags of Chamomile tea
(or 1 handful of fresh
Chamomile flowers)
4
tablespoon pure
soap flakes
1 1/2 tablespoons
glycerin
Let the
tea
bags steep in 1
1/2 cups of boiled water
for 10 minutes. Remove
the tea bags and with
the remaining liquid add
the soap flakes. Let
stand until the soap
softens. Stir in
glycerin until mixture
is well blended. Pour
into a bottle. Keep in a
dark, cool place.
Soapwort Shampoo Recipe
Suitable for all hair
types. Soapwort
contains saponins which
is similar to soap. It
lathers when agitated.
Lemon Verbena for a
citrus fragrance and
catnip to promote
healthy hair growth
2 cups distilled water
1 1/2 tablespoons dried
soapwort root (chopped)
(most health food stores
would carry this)
2 teaspoons Lemon
Verbena or 2 teaspoons
Catnip
Bring water to a boil
add soapwort and simmer,
cover for about 20
minutes. Remove from
heat, add
herb
then allow mixture to
cool. Strain the mixture
keeping the liquid. Pour
into a bottle. Makes
enough for 6-7 shampoos.
Must be used within 8-10
days. Store in a cool
dark place. |
