SHR Fall/Winter Seasonal Hints
Here is a list of some great products that can be very useful during the fall and winter months.
- Ascorbic Acid Is vitamin C which aids in body repairing by helping form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, blood vessels and also aids in the absorption of iron.
- Bay Rum Is a body fragrance primarily used as after-shave cologne.
- Camphor Gum Blocks Can be used as a moth repellent, also helps wick moisture to keep silver from tarnishing.
- Camphor spirits Is used for temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, strains, bruises & sprains.
- Castor Oil Is a laxative used for temporary relief of constipation.
- Charcoal Powder USP Activated Can be used in emergencies to absorb some swallowed poisons. Will also absorb moisture or dampness, to rid mildew or musty odors (put in panty hose & hang in corner or put in a container with holes on top & place on top shelf)
- Cocoa butter Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped, cracked or wind burned skin & lips.
- Cola syrup Recommended for the relief of simple nausea associated with an upset stomach.
- Dewees Carminative Is an antacid used for temporary relief of excess stomach acid, such as indigestion or a sour stomach.
- Glycerin Helps to prevent & protect chapped, chaffed & windburn skin. It can be used when making bath salts for aromatherapy baths, and also to help preserve leaves & flowers.
- Iodine Tincture Mild 2% - Is a first aid antiseptic, helps to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes & burns.
- Mercuroclear Is a first aid antiseptic anesthetic, it helps prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes & burn. It also helps soothe itching from insect bites and pain from burns.
- Methyl Salicylate, NF (Wintergreen Oil) Is as an external analgesic, used to reduce pain and inflammation of sore muscles & joints. Can be found in Castiva Cooling Arthritis Pain Relief Lotion.
- Oil Anise Used as a flavoring agent in cooking and for fragrance in potpourri.
- Oil Cinnamon Artificial Used as a flavoring agent in cooking and for fragrance in potpourri.
- Oil Clove - Used as a flavoring agent in cooking and for fragrance in potpourri.
- Oil Eucalyptus - Used as a flavoring agent in cooking and for fragrance in potpourri.
- Oil Peppermint Used for fragrance in potpourri.
- Oil Sweet (Olive Oil, NF) Is an emollient to soften cracked or dry cuticles, and helps loosen ear wax buildup for temporary relief of minor ear aches. It also can be for food use in cooking & making salad dressings.
- Oil Turpentine Rectified Is an external analgesic for temporary relief of minor aches & pains of muscles & joints associated with simple backaches, arthritis, strains, & sprains.
- Peppermint Spirit, USP Used as a flavoring agent in cooking.
- Sodium Bicarbonate Oral Powder USP - Antacid for relieving excess stomach acid, relief of heartburn, indigestion, it also absorbs odors.
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