Uses of Hydrosols

Hydrosols are delicate therapeutics

• Care should be taken to keep your precious hydrosols cool and dark
• Avoid rapid changes in temperature that can create condensation
• Always use sterilized jars when transferring into individual containers
• Keep portions that are not being immediately used refrigerated to prolong their shelf life
• Remember, hydrosols are perishable and should always be treated with respect

Suggested applications of Hydrosols

Atomizer: Spritz directly on body and face. Use after shower/bath to rehydrate dry skin. Spritz in air and inhale. Freshen a room.

Compress: Dampen clean cloth with hydrosol (hot or cold) apply to affected area. Great for sore muscles, rashes, bites.

Bath: Add 1-2 Cups of Hydrosol to bath and enjoy

Footbaths: Use hydrosols in footbath hydrotherapy

Massage: Spritz on skin and massage gently

Neti Pot: Use as the water portion of your neti

Facial Toners: Spritz on face to rehydrate after shower or anytime during the day

General Uses of Specific Hydrosols

Anti-bacterial: Calendula, Pine, Lavender, Balm of Gilead

Anti-viral: Lemon Balm (Herpes), St John’s Wort, Helichrysum

Astringent: Calendula, Rosemary, Lime, Goldenrod

Back Pain: Helichrysum, Yarrow, St John’s Wort, Willow

Bites & Stings: Yarrow, Helichrysum

Bursitis: Rosemary, Yarrow

Calming: Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Lavender

Digestion, Heart Burn: Basil, Peppermint

Hot Flashes: Sage, Rose Geranium

Hydrating Facials: Rose Geranium, Lavender, Elder Flower

Immune System: Elder Flower, Yarrow

Mild Depression, SADS: St John’s Wort, Lemon Balm, Lemon verbena

Rashes: Calendula, Lavender, Helichrysum

Rheumatism: Elder Flower, Rosemary

Rosacea: Helichrysum

Scar Tissue: Helichrysum, Rosehip, Calendula

Stimulating: Lime, Rosemary

Sunburn: Lavender, Calendula

Women’s Hormone Balance: Sage, Rose Geranium, Clary Sage