The recipes below use “cold” preparation methods. You’ll note that we recommend organic apple cider vinegar for the drinking vinegar recipe, but you can use any vinegar you like, although you may want to be strategic in using strongly flavored ones like balsamic so they don’t overwhelm the other flavors. The sweetener you use is [...]
The recipe below makes about 2 cups and will fit in one 32 ounce mason jar. Equipment Needed Quart-sized jar with a lid Parchment paper or wax paper (If using a metal lid, not needed if using a plastic lid) Ingredients to Put Together 1 cup strawberries, cut into quarters 1/2 cup gently packed fresh [...]
This yields a spicy, sweet and tangy tonic that truly lives up to its name. I make a batch every fall to support immune function, stimulate digestion and warm up on cold winter days. Some people also use it in the spring, when seasonal allergies tend to pop up, to help sinuses stay clear. It’s a spicy, [...]
What on earth are herbal extracts? There are certain health promoting compounds that can be found in the plants around us, whether they be wild or cultivated. Herbal extraction is the process of drawing out the therapeutic components of a chosen herb or plant. In many cases, the beneficial compounds we want are tucked away [...]
The lesser known "cousin" to the likes of Turmeric and Cumin, Black Seed from the Nigella Fativa plant has been used throughout history for its amazing healing powers, evidences of this usage reaches as far back as the ancient Egyptians (was reportedly found in King Tut’s tomb). Although having been used for medicinal purposes for [...]
You don't really need specific recipes to make your herbal salves. Just choose herbs to suit your purposes and follow the directions. Equipment Needed Choices of Herbs Choice of Oil Carrier Jar for the Infusion Cheesecloth Storage bottles and/or tins Ingredients to Put Together 3 tbsp dried Calendula flower 3 tbsp dried Comfrey 2 tbsp [...]
You don't really need specific recipes to make your herbal salves. Just choose herbs to suit your purposes and follow the directions. Equipment Needed Choices of Herbs Choice of Oil Carrier Jar for the Infusion Cheesecloth Storage bottles and/or tins Ingredients to Put Together 3 tbsp dried Arnica flower 3 tbsp dried Yarrow leaves 2 [...]
You don't really need specific recipes to make your herbal salves. Just choose herbs to suit your purposes and follow the directions. Equipment Needed Choices of Herbs Choice of Oil Carrier Jar for the Infusion Cheesecloth Storage bottles and/or tins Ingredients to Put Together 3 tbsp dried Oxeye Daisy flower 3 tbsp dried Mullein leaves [...]
You don't really need specific recipes to make your herbal salves. Just choose herbs to suit your purposes and follow the directions. Equipment Needed Choices of Herbs Choice of Oil Carrier Jar for the Infusion Cheesecloth Storage bottles and/or tins Ingredients to Put Together 2 tbsp chopped Garlic cloves 2 tbsp dried Mullein leaves Choice [...]
What on earth are herbal extracts? There are certain health promoting compounds that can be found in the plants around us, whether they be wild or cultivated. Herbal extraction is the process of drawing out the therapeutic components of a chosen herb or plant. In many cases, the beneficial compounds we want are tucked away [...]
