Making your own cold cured salmon, also known as gravlax, at home is simple and easy, providing you with a rich, flavorful, and dare I say impressive treat! One of the greatest things about living in the Pacific Northwest is,…
Arnica is the ultimate first aid herb for bruising, sprains, and strains. This salve is ideal for the accident prone and active athletes alike! Arnica (Arnica montana) Energetics: very warm/dry Therapeutic Actions: anti-hematoma, anti-inflammatory (ultimately), counter-irritant, immune-stimulant I may have…
Explore the metaphysical properties of moonstone + rose for healing, introspection, clarity, and vision. A botanical and mineral duo for encouragement. This post is part of an ongoing collaboration with Hawkhouse, a designer of raw mineral jewelry. This collaboration seeks…
Plantain is an herb with many uses. Make this plantain weed drawing salve to relieve all your bug bites, bee stings, slivers, and rashes. Plantain Weed (Plantago major, P. lanceolata) Energetics: cool, somewhat moist Therapeutic Actions: anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-obtrusive, astringent, demulcent,…
Condense your favorite aromas in a bottle! Make your own aromatic hydrosol at home with this super easy DIY process using equipment from your kitchen. Summer is finally upon us and the growing season has officially kicked off in my…
We all want better health, but some wellness trends are ineffective, expensive, and potentially dangerous. Think twice about these seven wellness trends. We have all seen them. The wellness trends. The viral Facebook post that everybody is sharing. The Pinterest…
A drink fit for the fairy queen herself, strawberry elderflower sparkling mead is a divine treat to transport us mere humans to ethereal places. The final weeks of spring and the first weeks of summer in the PNW are quite…
Calendula a renowned healing herb. Create an exceptional all-purpose healing salve with calendula & honey for all your cuts, scrapes and assorted boo-boos. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Energetics: Neutral (after reviewing a variety of sources with differing opinions of calendula energetics,…
Planting medicinal trees and shrubs in your home landscape turns your yard into a holistic farm-macy! Here are ten wonderful medicinal to consider for your herbal medicine use! I have always been a plant person. I recently came across this…
Warming, slightly spicy red root, Ceanothus americanus, is an outstanding lymphatic herb for those with chronic lymph complaints. Red Root (Ceanothus americanus) Energetics: neutral-warm/dry Therapeutic Actions: alterative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, astringent, expectorant, lymphatic, nervine, tonic My first experience with the…
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