Garden Blend Shampoo
1 tsp. dried nettle leaf
1 tsp. comfrey root (cut)
1 tsp. basil
10 oz. water
1/4 tsp. almond oil
3 oz. castile soap
20 drops sweet basil essential oil
30 drops lavender essential oil
Make herbal infusion with herbs and water, let steep for 8 hours and strain.
Pour strained infusion, liquid castile soap, almond oil, and essential oils
in a jar or squeeze bottle, cap and shake. It is ready to use. Always shake
before use. Makes about 11 oz.
Garden Blend Rinse
1 tablespoon dried nettle leaf
1 tablespoon comfrey root (cut)
1 tablespoon basil
16 oz. water
a few drops of basil or lavender essential oil
Make herbal infusion with herbs and water, let steep for 8 hours and strain.
Gently warm infusion. If desired, add the essential oils and apply to scalp
and hair, taking the time to massage the infusion in thoroughly. When
pouring rinse onto head, hold a bowl at the end of the hair strands to catch
the liquid and reapply. Repeat this several times. Rinse out if desired.
Makes enough for 1-2 treatments.
Taken from Earthly Bodies and Heavenly Hair by Dina Falconi