Chamomile Tea for the Scalp

I am going to go buy some Chamomile tea tomorrow!

 

I was researching how to take care of my itchy scalp and I came across this article:

http://voices.yahoo.com/five-natural-homemade-remedies-itchy-scalp-1907598.html?cat=69

I liked what it said about Chamomile.  It sounded like it would be much easier to use than the other treatments plus I'm sure it smells better than some of them too.  Anyone who has used Apple Cider Vinegar for anything knows what I mean!  I don't want to walk around smelling like stinky feet for 24hrs LOL.  Lets be realistic about this treatment stuff…LOL. 

 

Apparently I just have to make a cup of chamomile tea and after it cools pour it into a spray bottle spray it directly on my scalp and rub it in.  Concentrating it in the itchiest spots.  It also helps with any sores you may have caused from scratching your head!  No I don't have lice…LOL My husband checked.  Apparently since I have strayed away from most chemicals it is likely that my scalp is irritated by the chemicals in shampoo.  Anyway.  I decided to do more research on Chamomile's uses on the hair and scalp since I would be applying it there anyway.  This is so I wouldn't be surprised by any other effects.

 

WARNING! This will gradually LIGHTEN your HAIR!  So if you don't want your hair lighter don't use this.  I don't mind…I'm thinking maybe it will help my grey not stand out so bad! LOL.  Anyway it might be wise to make sure all of your hair gets some so your roots don't end up lighter than the rest of your hair…just saying :)

If you have BLONDE hair this will brighten it up for you. 

If you have dark hair and want highlights apparently you can add henna to it and it is a natural highlighter.

For brunettes using it has a final hair rinse will add a "bright golden light" too it and as stated before will gradually lighten it.

It soothes your scalp, eliminates dandruff, and prevents it from coming back apparently.

 

I received all that extra info from the following article:

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/health-benefits-of-chamomile-tea/

The first article should have warned about the lightening effect because some could get mad about it.  Not me though…I'm gonna do it.  I will keep you posted on how my scalp and hair is doing along the way as well as how it effects my hair type (thick, curly, sometimes frizzy or fuzzy looking poufy white girl afro puffs LOL).

 

There are more health benefits of Chamomile tea as well and I will go over those as I move through the body system.

 

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Biscuits

Yummy…I made biscuits and gravy this morning.  I thought I would share my biscuit recipe with you.  This is mine and my family’s favorite big biscuit recipe so far.  The original (which I modified somewhat) is at http://allrecipes.com/recipe/jps-big-daddy-biscuits
Makes 6 grand sized biscuits.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour (I use the Prairie Farm Gold flour I mentioned in a previous post).
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon white sugar
• 1/3 cup of butter
• 1 cup of Milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. I combine all of my dry ingredients into a food processor and pulse a few times to mix thoroughly.  I then cut my butter into a few slices (usually by the Tablespoon) add a few pulse just a second to move them and continue to do this until all the butter is in.  I then pulse the food processor until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Place in a bowl and gradually stir in the milk until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.
3. Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead 15-20 times.  Pat or roll dough out to 1” thick.  Cut biscuits with a large cutter or glass dipped in flour. Repeat till all dough is used.  Brush off extra flour and place the biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake for 13-15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges begin to brown.

Extra info:
If you don’t have a food processor you can manually cut in the butter or take a frozen stick of butter and grate it like cheese into the mix remembering to stir every once in a while so the butter stays separated.
The original author states that the dough can be prepared up to a day in advance…to do this you need to turn the dough onto aluminum foil that has been floured, buttered, or oiled.  Roll up the foil until it is sealed, and refrigerate.  He states that this may result in the biscuits rising even higher because the baking powder has more time to act in the dough.
I don’t like a bunch of things in my refrigerator though.  I tend to make things ahead of time with good intentions and forget the next day.  So instead of making the dough ahead of time.  I am thinking I am going to put the dry ingredients in mason jars.  Vacuum seal the lid and put the directions on an whole punched index card and tie it on with a ribbon.  Store it in the cabinet. This way the only thing I would have to do in the morning is dump it in the food processor add butter dump in bowl add milk, roll, cut, and bake.  It is all about preference though.  I just know that premade dough in the fridge usually gets flattened by something someone sits on top of it.  LOL.  Thanks for reading, please comment and share.

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