We decided to go up into our mountains this year and cut down a Christmas tree. I will be using the needles for medicine, but I also wanted to make an easy vinegar spray that smells good too! I just threw in fresh orange peels, fir needles and you can add whole cloves too if you like. Cover with white vinegar, label and strain in 4 weeks. Place in spray bottle and use as needed. These ingredients all have a wonderful aroma and antimicrobial properties! So if you bought a live tree this year save those needles for a natural cleaner and dry some extra to throw into your tea to help with any respiratory infection.
Emily Saddler
Emily is first a wife to her best friend Ryan, homeschool mom of 7 awesome kids, Holistic Health Practitioner in the state of Utah and Traditional Naturopath outside of the state of Utah, master gardener, yoga/pilates instructor, certified clinical and master herbalist, licensed massage therapist, and doula. She is a very passionate advocate of all things Mother Nature! Emily maintains a blog called “The Organic Farm Girl” where she shares gardening advice, delicious recipes made with fresh, organic ingredients, herbal and natural home care product recipes and loves teaching classes on gardening, plant identification and herbal remedy workshops. Check out the events and classes page for more info.
