Page 8 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - December 2019

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HEALTH/WELLNESS

Natural remedies

soothe in winter

Traditional medicine class aims to
bolster community through cold months

Community members joined The
in the Gathering Room for traditional
the Traditional Teaching and healing
Knowledge class on Dec. 10. class led by
The class is hosted by the Winter Strong
Chehalis Tribal Behavioral on Dec. 10
Health Department and is taught focused
by traditional plant medicine on crafting
specialist Winter Strong from natural
neighboring Skokomish Tribe. remedies for
Strong brings years of experience during the December class. Or, if wintertime.
to the tribal community. you would like to make your own,
In her final class of 2019, here is a list of the ingredients for ¼ tablespoon powdered ginger 2 cups shea butter
Strong taught those in attendance each traditional medicine: Variety of essential oils (add up Variety of essential oils
how to make numerous remedies to 20 drops of a blend of any of Heat infused oil and shea butter
to enhance quality of life and help STRESS-LESS TEA the following oils: eucalyptus, on low until melted. Cover and let
get individuals get through the 1 part lemon balm wintergreen, peppermint, cool for 24 hours. Whip to a fluffy
winter months. 1 part chamomile rosemary, ginger, lavender rose consistency.
The list of items included Dash of holy basil and lavender attar, white pine)
Stress-less Tea, Soul Soother Tea, SWEET GRASS LIP BALM
Sore Muscle Soak, Foot Soak, Use 1 tablespoon per cup FOOT SOAK
Winter Moisturizer and Sweet Steep for 10-15 minutes ½ cup of sweet grass oil
Grass Lip Balm. 6 parts epsom salt Beeswax
The group participated to make SOUL SOOTHER TEA 1-part baking soda Peppermint essential oil
each of these natural remedies 1 part oak straw 15 drops of essential oil per 1 cup Heat oil and beeswax on low until
and placed them in containers 1 part chamomile Put baking soda in a bowl and drop
for themselves and the rest of the Dash of rose in essential oils, mashing them melted and blended. Test hardness
community. Use 1 tablespoon per cup by placing on a spoon. Add more
Each of these items are thoroughly with a spoon. Add epson beeswax or oil as necessary to reach
available to the tribal community Steep for 10-15 minutes salt and mix well. Store in mason the right consistency. Remove from
while supplies last. Contact the SORE MUSCLE SOAK jars or a plastic bag. heat, cool for a few minutes, ad
Behavioral Health Department essential oils. Just as it begins to
at 360-709-1818 if you would like 1 cup sea salt WINTER MOISTURIZER harden on the sides of the pan, pour
to receive any of the items made 1 cup epsom salt 1 cup calendula infused oil into container.