Like many seasonal celebrations, decorating a Christmas tree is an ancient tradition rooted in our relationship with the earth and the plants. As we bring evergreen trees into our homes and enjoy their beautiful colors and aromas, we can also be grateful for the many...
On a chilly day, a cup of hot tea can keep your hands cozy and warm your whole body. Making your warming herbal teas with beneficial herbs and spices can stimulate your circulation, ward off colds and flu, and support digestion, which is an important part of immune...
Make a pot of this hot mulled cider recipe, and people will feel welcomed by the warming, spicy smell of herbs infusing in the kitchen. Rather than overwhelming your body with sugar and chemicals, this homemade mulled cider recipe supports and nourishes you with...
I get a lot of questions about oils—how to make and use herbal oils, how to store herbal oils, just all the things about herbal oils. Recently, I got this question: “I really want to use my herbal oils, but they are so messy. How do you do it?” So, I’m going to show...
We can never get enough rosemary recipes! This plant’s dark green leaves and bright blue flowers ask us to stop and behold their beauty and healing power. Besides the alluring taste and scent, rosemary improves circulation, supports digestion, relieves...
We always have a bottle of cold and flu cordial around the house. Anytime someone feels something coming on, they take a shot, and the cold never comes! Learn how to make this elderberry cordial recipe, and you will have a delicious herbal drink to prevent sickness. I...
Are you experiencing more stress than normal or more stress contact points during the day? This 5-minute ear massage for stress relief can help you with anxiety, tension, irritability — all the things that you might be experiencing for at least some part of your day....
Let’s talk about calendula oil uses! Calendula oil has countless benefits and is so anti-inflammatory and nourishing that it can be a cornerstone of your skin care. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) moisturizes and reduces inflammation. It’s also vulnerary and helps...
Is your home apothecary ready for fall and winter? With cold and flu season around the corner, it’s time to prepare your herbal medicines. Here are three of my time-tested, go-to herbal remedies for fall and winter. These easy and effective recipes use common...
How do you use honey in your kitchen? In whatever way you eat or drink honey, you can enhance its medicinal qualities by adding herbs to it. Making herbal honey for sleep is easy, and you can use it to make a tea to help clean out the day and pave the way for a good...