Plant Feature: Blessed Thistle, Cnicus Benedictus, with recipe
In this post we are talking about all things Cnicus Benedictus AKA Blessed Thistle. At the end I will be sharing a liver detoxification & support tea.
This remedy has been in use since the time of Hippocrates, but she's been around from much longer than that. Come get some of her wisdom, love & care from this powerhouse of an herb that can support your entire body is wanting to reintroduce itself to you!
Big Batch Adrenal Cocktail
In this post we're making an adrenal cocktail which is a beverage rumored to help support the body's stress response & supporting overall adrenal gland health.
It is a combination of Vitamin C, Sodium & Potassium!
Glycerite Compound for a Happy Digestive System
In this post I walk you through how to make a cold or hot glycerite compound. The main difference is the hot compound is done in under 4 hours & the cold process takes 4-6 weeks.
The recipe shared is for a digestive system support, but you can totally customize this formulation to meet your needs, just follow the same directions!
Simple Facial Serum Formulation
Today we're making one of my (current) favorite skin care products.
This formulation is easy to put together & simple to customize to your liking.
Garlic Oxymel: An Immune System Support
Today we’re making a garlic oxymel to help support our immune system as well as combat inflammation.
Come learn about this medicine with its roots in ancient Greece!
A Beginners Guide to Herbal Actions
In this post we are going to go over something called Herbal Actions.
Perhaps you’re already familiar with what this truly means or maybe this is new information.
Regardless of what plant knowledge you already have I hope you find this as interesting as I do!
Plant Feature: Hops, Humulus lupulus, with recipe
Today we’re going to be doing a deep dive exploration on the Hops plant.
By the end of this post you may have a new herbal ally to reach for.
Hydrating Stick Balm Formulation
Let’s make a stick balm to help combat dry, cracked or damaged skin!
Guide to Freezing Milk Kefir Grains
Let’s talk about what to do when your wanting to take a break from culturing kefir & I'm going to be sharing my preferred long term storage method.
Flying Ointment Formulation
This salve is less about actual flying & more about supporting your meditations & trance journeys. It is simple to make & easy to customize.
All you need to do is add a small amount to your inner wrist & allow yourself to energetically take flight!
Hydrating Facial Mist Formulation
Let's make a hydrating facial mist featuring lavender hydrosol, panthenol & green tea extract.
It is a lovely follow up to last weeks oil cleansing formulation.
Emulsified Oil Facial Cleaner Formulation
I know it may seem contradictory to wash your face with an oil based product but what if I told you this was actually a way to get your face cleaner?!?
Let's make this emulsified oil facial cleanser & you'll see what I mean!
Lacto-Fermented Zucchini Relish
Let’s make lacto-fermented zucchini relish, a powerhouse of natural prebiotics!
Simple Shea Butter Lotion Bar Formulation
Let’s make a shea butter lotion bar with just 3 ingredients with an optional 4th & 5th depending on how you want to customize it!
Making Nutrient Dense Kefir Cultured Ice Cream
Let’s learn how to make kefir cultured ice cream that is utterly delicious & completely nutritious!
Basil Pesto with Properly Prepared Nuts & Seeds
Let's make an herbal pesto featuring basil, the fragrant king & your new favorite plant ally.
This basil tastes amazing on roasted veggies, pasta, chicken dishes & even a nice homemade bread, but don't take my word for it, try it out yourself!
Horse Chestnut Tincture: Your Ultimate Vein & Cardiovascular Ally
Today I’m sharing a tincture formulation featuring horse chestnut to help keep our cardiovascular system healthy & potentially treating varicose veins!
Emulsified Magnesium Lotion
Let’s Make an Emulsified Magnesium Lotion that can help address sleepless nights, feelings of anxiety & help with many important bodily functions!
Burdock Root Decoction: The Ultimate Health Elixer
Today we’re going to be making a decoction featuring burdock root, the all purpose alterative herb
It can play a role in helping to detoxify while supporting your liver, lymphatics system & nervous system
Culturing Dairy 101: Milk Kefir
Let’s talk about culturing dairy & making milk kefir which can help manage blood sugar, lower your cholesterol levels while boosting & supporting overall digestive health!