Have No Fear...Safe, All-Natural Deodorant Is Here!

Recently, there have been news reports of parabens (a type of chemical preservative commonly found in many beauty preparations) showing up in the tumors of breast cancer patients. These parabens are speculated to be linked to the common underarm deodorants that most people use daily. Aluminum is another common ingredient found in most deodorants that has also been linked to contributing to breast cancer.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/01/28/deodorant-cancer.aspx

http://www.naturalnews.com/009969.html



However, have no fear there are natural deodorant alternatives! Many safe, natural deodorant solutions (that are aluminum and paraben free) are available, yet here is an easy recipe that you may find pleasingly helpful.



"An infusion of White Willow bark mixed with borax acts as a deodorant wash for offensive-smelling perspiration. Mix a few drops of oil of Patchouli with the infusion." - Herbs & Things by Jeanne Rose (1972)



"A deodorizing washing liquid can be made from a solution of willow bark mixed with borax." – The Herb Book by John Lust (1974)



In our Botanical Bungalow shop, we are currently carrying white willow bark so you can create this simple and effective natural deodorant. Also, keep in mind that wearing cotton garments is helpful as well as a diet as natural as possible. Please check out our online store to view our white willow bark in stock:

http://botanicalbungalow.ecrater.com/p/8235554/white-willow-bark-medicinal-herb-for

Our Organic Heirloom Garden Pictures!

Our first little heirloom tomato baby! Isn't he cute?!


A few of our many organic heirloom tomato plants.


Here is one of our big beauties...can't wait to see the luscious tomatoes that come from this lovely lady!


This is our flourishing yellow squash plant...


...and here are some of the little baby yellow squash!


Here is our beautiful bean plant that we have growing up and around some bamboo...


...we think that this one is a scarlet emperor bean plant.


This is a picture of the bamboo we have drying out that we plan on using as garden trellises!


Yum...Heirloom Watermelon!

Add Some Spice to Make Your Kratom Very Nice!

Eating a dish with spicy seasonings, like cayenne pepper, can enhance the stimulating aroma of kratom! We have been eating a delicious homemade spicy coconut chicken curry with all of the warm and yummy curry spices like: turmeric, fenugreek, coriander, cumin, and spicy cayenne.

So go on, add some spice to your cuisine and enjoy a more pleasingly potent kratom experience! Below are the ingredients in our easy and delicious chicken curry recipe...add desired amounts of each (to taste) and slow cook them in a crock pot. Serve over rice..enjoy! These incredibly invigorating spices along with organic chicken (that is so tender and succulent it melts in your mouth) nourishes your soul!

Spicy Chicken Coconut Curry

organic chicken thighs (cut into bite size pieces)
chopped carrots
chopped russet potatoes
finely chopped garlic
one can of organic coconut milk
cumin
fenugreek
coriander
turmeric
cayenne pepper
fine sea salt

How to Make Your Own Kefir Cheese or "Labne"!

This delicious and versatile kefir cheese or "labne" is so much fun to make and very addictive...in a wonderful way! You can add fresh herbs for an exquisite, easy homemade cheese, stuff it in your french toast, or make a scrumptiously decadent kefir cheesecake.


This recipe is delightfully simple! I just took a big flower vase of mine (you could use a big jar or just suspend a cheese cloth over a big bowl) and I placed a cheese cloth on the top of the vase and poked it down about half way down the vase and secured the sides of the cheesecloth with a rubber-band. Then I just poured in my homebrewed, slightly aged kefir and let the curd separate from the whey...drip, drip, drip and before you know it you have whey at the bottom and all of the curd (kefir cheese or "labne") suspended in the cheese cloth. Now all of you have to do is scoop out the cheese and VOILA!


If you would like to make your own Kefir Cheese or other scrumptious kefir recipes you can find the organic, probiotic kefir grain cultures in our shop: Botanical Bungalow...all you need to do is purchase them once and you can make delicious, healthy kefir indefinitely!

http://botanicalbungalow.ecrater.com/p/8234493/kefir-a-cultured-dairy-product-full-of

Now Selling Homemade, All-Natural Golden Aromatherapy Soap Sets!

Do you dream of finding a soap made of all-natural, healing ingredients that nurtures your body and brings serenity to your mind? Well your desires can be fulfilled at the Botanical Bungalow with our wonderful Hand-Made Golden Aromatherapy Soap that is very luxurious and has no harmful, synthetic ingredients.

You can check out our Golden Aromatherapy Soap Sets Here:

http://botanicalbungalow.ecrater.com/c/1172378/all-natural-hand-made-aromatherapy-soaps

Botanical Bungalow - New Herbal Online Marketplace!

Please check out our new website Botanical Bungalow and see our selection of organic, probiotic kefir grains as well as medicinal and exotic herbs! We will be updating the new site soon; revising and adding more products to our herbal inventory. Thank you and check back soon!