Chamomile flowers are used in alternative medicine as an anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, nervine, stomachic, tonic, vasodilatory. The anti-inflammatory properties make it good for rheumatism, arthritis, and other painful swellings.  An infusion of Chamomile flowers is used as a hair shampoo, especially for fair hair. The flowers are sometimes added to cosmetics as an anti-allergenic agent or made into a salve for use on wounds. The dried herb is made into potpourri and herb pillows, and is burned for aromatherapy. Applied externally as a wash or compress for skin inflammations, sunburn, burns, and added to bath for relaxing tired, achy muscles and feet, and softening the skin.

Calendula contains high amounts of flavonoids, plant-based antioxidants that protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. Researchers are not sure what active ingredients in calendula are responsible for its healing properties, but it appears to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects.

Herbs in Your Soap
The amount of herbs used depends on their state. One tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of dry herbs. This conversion will come in handy if you're following a recipe that calls for fresh, and you only have dried. For each pound of soap you can add a quarter-cup of fresh herbs, but pay attention to the form you're adding.

When to add Herbs
or everything, and the time to add herbs in soap varies. If you're using the cold process, add herbs after trace. If using rebatch or melt and pour, add herbs right before you add the soap to molds. You can even add herbs after you've poured your soap (except with CP) or even after the soap has become thicker.

Herbs in Your Soap
The amount of herbs used depends on their state. One tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of dry herbs. This conversion will come in handy if you're following a recipe that calls for fresh, and you only have dried. For each pound of soap you can add a quarter-cup of fresh herbs, but pay attention to the form you're adding.

When to add Herbs
or everything, and the time to add herbs in soap varies. If you're using the cold process, add herbs after trace. If using rebatch or melt and pour, add herbs right before you add the soap to molds. You can even add herbs after you've poured your soap (except with CP) or even after the soap has become thicker

Herbs in Your Soap
The amount of herbs used depends on their state. One tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of dry herbs. This conversion will come in handy if you're following a recipe that calls for fresh, and you only have dried. For each pound of soap you can add a quarter-cup of fresh herbs, but pay attention to the form you're adding.

When to add Herbs
or everything, and the time to add herbs in soap varies. If you're using the cold process, add herbs after trace. If using rebatch or melt and pour, add herbs right before you add the soap to molds. You can even add herbs after you've poured your soap (except with CP) or even after the soap has become thicker.

Spearmint Herb is a great additive for your soap making.

                Herbs in Your Soap
The amount of herbs used depends on their state. One tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of dry herbs. This conversion will come in handy if you're following a recipe that calls for fresh, and you only have dried. For each pound of soap you can add a quarter-cup of fresh herbs, but pay attention to the form you're adding.

When to add Herbs
or everything, and the time to add herbs in soap varies. If you're using the cold process, add herbs after trace. If using rebatch or melt and pour, add herbs right before you add the soap to molds. You can even add herbs after you've poured your soap (except with CP) or even after the soap has become thicker.

Poppy seeds (papaver somniferum): Whether you use white or blue poppy seeds, they both will add a nice speckled effect to your handmade soaps while gently cleansing and stimulating the skin. They are also a wonderful, natural, and gentle exfoliator in you handmade soaps.

Also used in cooking

Herbs in Your Soap
The amount of herbs used depends on their state. One tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of dry herbs. This conversion will come in handy if you're following a recipe that calls for fresh, and you only have dried. For each pound of soap you can add a quarter-cup of fresh herbs, but pay attention to the form you're adding.

When to add Herbs
or everything, and the time to add herbs in soap varies. If you're using the cold process, add herbs after trace. If using rebatch or melt and pour, add herbs right before you add the soap to molds. You can even add herbs after you've poured your soap (except with CP) or even after the soap has become thicker.

Cloves are great in soapmaking they will give color to your soap as well as a powerful aroma

Use whole to decorate the top of your soap loaf or crush in blender to add color to your soap as well as exfoliator

Also used in cooking

Herbs in Your Soap
The amount of herbs used depends on their state. One tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of dry herbs. This conversion will come in handy if you're following a recipe that calls for fresh, and you only have dried. For each pound of soap you can add a quarter-cup of fresh herbs, but pay attention to the form you're adding. Whole cloves may be a tad "scratchy" as opposed to crushed cloves. You can also crush your herbs by throwing them in a food processor.

When to add Herbs
or everything, and the time to add herbs in soap varies. If you're using the cold process, add herbs after trace. If using rebatch or melt and pour, add herbs right before you add the soap to molds. You can even add herbs after you've poured your soap (except with CP) or even after the soap has become thicker

Description of the herb patchouli

It is a bushy perennial herb, growing up to 1 meter tall, with white flowers and a noticeable scent.

Parts used

The fresh or dried leaves are used, as well as the essential oil.

Properties

Internally, it is taken to combat colds, fever, nausea, headaches, vomiting and diarrhea