Purple dead nettle makes a soothing salve that is easy to make and gentle on the skin. This early spring plant has some great uses for the skin and is perfect for a beginning herbalist to make. Purple dead nettle is easy to find, easy to harvest, and easy to use, making it a perfect…
Herbalism
Using herbs, flowers, and plants for medicine is something I feel very strongly about, as I believe that the plant world has given us almost everything we need to stay healthy! I’m passionate about teaching others how to make their own herbal remedies and skin care products with homegrown and foraged herbs and flowers.
Learn how to make herbal salves, creams, lotion bars, soap, tinctures, and teas.
How to Make Infused Herbal Oils
Learning how to make an infused herbal oil is the first step in making numerous all-natural body care recipes like herbal salves, body butters, and creams. Making an infused oil is easier than you might think, and the perfect first project for a beginner herbalist. How to Make an Infused Oil Knowing how to infuse…
Gift Guide for Herbalists: Herbs, Teas, Supplies, Books & More!
This gift guide for herbalists will give you all kinds of ideas for the holiday and Christmas season. Find ideas for apothecary herbs, teas, herbal supplies, books and more. You’ll find the perfect holiday gift for the aspiring herbalist in your life! If you have a friend or loved one who is interested in herbalism,…
Aronia Berry Oxymel
Aronia berry oxymel is an easy-to-make herbal recipe with tons of practical uses. Mellowing out the tart taste of aronia, this oxymel recipe is a perfect blend of raw honey and vinegar, making it a flavorful option for a wellness routine. All About Aronia Berries Also called chokeberries, aronia berries are a superfood with potent…
Homemade Deodorant with Lavender and Sage
This homemade deodorant stick is a simple recipe that actually works! Using DIY deodorant is a great way to support your health, reduce waste and chemicals, and smell good! When I first began delving into making herbal bath and beauty products myself many years ago, it all started with homemade herbal deodorant. It’s the perfect…
Stinging Nettle-Ade (Nettle Iced Tea)
Use stinging nettle tea to make this delicious and health-beneficial nettle-infused lemonade. It’s a refreshing, sugar-free lemonade recipe that’s easy to make and is the perfect spring drink! Stinging Nettle and Nettle Tea Benefits Many people know about stinging nettle, but it is much more well-known for its painful sting than its edible and medicinal…
Thyme Cough Syrup with Honey and Lemon
Thyme cough syrup, made with honey and lemon, is a useful homemade cough-soothing recipe to have on hand during the fall and winter seasons. This herbal cough syrup works wonders for coughs caused by a variety of reasons. How to Use Thyme for Coughs I love the fragrant scent and earthy, savory flavor of fresh…
Pine Salve With Infused Pine Oil
Pine salve is a perfect winter herbal skin care for dry skin and has an amazing winter pine smell. Made with infused pine oil, this is an easy-to-make herbal salve that moisturizes and soothes winter skin while offering aromatherapy, too! Foraging Pine Needles Pine needles are readily available in most areas for winter foraging when…
Pine Needle Tea with Pine, Spruce or Fir
Making pine needle tea is one of the best – and easiest – ways to use foraged pine needles. This is a wonderful and simple herbal way to use pine or other conifer needles, like spruce or fir. Ease your mind and soothe your body with this delicious conifer tea! What is Pine Needle Tea?…
Pine Lotion Bars for Winter
These pine lotion bars are perfect for moisturizing dry winter skin, and they make wonderful gifts. With cute shapes and lasting skin soothing nourishment, these lotion bars smell like a walk through the forest. Make some for friends and loved ones, and keep some for yourself! Herbal Infusion Lotion Bars To make an herbal infusion…
