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Category: botanical medicine
No Cook Elderberry Syrup
My favorite elder syrup includes the berries and flowers, plus stimulating, warming spices to improve absorption and circulation. I prefer not to overcook my elderberries by boiling for extended periods of time, and have found that excessive cooking weakens the potency of theelderberry medicine. This syrup uses a strong 1:2 infusion of the herbs, which is preserved with honey and alcohol. This syrup is … Continue reading No Cook Elderberry Syrup
La Medicina- Plant Wisdom : Mullein (verbascum thapsus)
Find Center
Find your center. Cosco. Manipura. Third Chakra. The place of right action. Nourish and tend that inner fire of creation, abundance, fertility and gut knowing/intuition. Plant Spirit Essences for the Center Pumpkin Pumpkin essence is a strong presence, and is full, vigourous and downright sexy at times, be prepared to get in touch with your … Continue reading Find Center
Summer Tea for Chilling Out and Cooling Down
Stressed out, hot and bothered, summer Blues, overwhelmed by the intensity? 1/4 c fresh wild rose petals & leaves 1/4 c fresh elder blossoms 1 sprig fresh holy basil Honey to taste 1 quart hot water Ice Steep the herbs in hot water for 30 min, pour over ice. Go sit in the porch and … Continue reading Summer Tea for Chilling Out and Cooling Down