Krista's Herbarium
a collection of herbal remedies, recipes, and reveries
Category: Krista’s Herbs
Basic Face Wash
I have been using the oil cleansing method on my face for months now. It has really worked well for me so far. I use hemp seed oil most often as it is really nutritive and non-comedogenic. My daughters and some of my clients have… Continue Reading “Basic Face Wash”
Elderberry Syrup
After the joy of picking the lacy elder flowers in late spring, comes the anticipation of juicy purple berries, hung heavy on delicate red stems. Elderberries, combined with spices and honey, make an incredible tonic for fall. Warding away the dryness and cold of… Continue Reading “Elderberry Syrup”
Acne Eraser Face Cream
Many of my best recipes have been inspired by family, friends and clients. This one was asked for by my friend. She wanted something that would hydrate and moisturise (see here for the difference between hydration and moisturisation) and that would relieve her acne… Continue Reading “Acne Eraser Face Cream”
Menstrual Woes: Part 1
Flooding. A.K.A. Menorrhagia It has happened to all of us. We wake up with blood-soaked underwear and our bed looks like a scene from The Godfather. Or, we stand up and then realise we have to change our pants. All women have at least… Continue Reading “Menstrual Woes: Part 1”
Sage Anti-Bacterial Salve
I was a sickly kid. I suffered from asthma and I was always getting bronchitis. Whenever I get sick, the sickness seems to hone in on my respiratory system, where I am weakest. Depending on my respiratory tissue state, I choose teas, tinctures and… Continue Reading “Sage Anti-Bacterial Salve”
Krista’s Herbs: Loose Leaf Herbal Teas
Here is a look at my tea menu: Calm and Relaxation: Enhance Your Calm calms you after a stressful day chamomile, linden, rose petals, lavender, skullcap Keep Calm remedy for anxiety and stress chamomile, lemon balm, skullcap, catnip, st john’s wort, passionflower, mint Women’s… Continue Reading “Krista’s Herbs: Loose Leaf Herbal Teas”
Cough Be Gone Tea
During this recent flu, I had a dry, hacking, painful cough that left me with a sore back, abdomen and chest. The only thing that eased my suffering during this cough was my Cough Be Gone Tea. I make this up in big batches,… Continue Reading “Cough Be Gone Tea”
Wrinkle Wrecker Face Cream
Some of my clients have been asking for a cream for mature skin. After doing some research on some of the properties of sea buckthorn, I developed this recipe. This is an excellent face cream for dry, aging or damaged skin. Be mindful that… Continue Reading “Wrinkle Wrecker Face Cream”
Healing Herbal Salve: the miracle
It was the third day of my summer holidays. Teachers look forward to the holidays maybe even more than the students. It was a beautiful sunny day, and I was excited to spend it in my garden. I had no plans other than to… Continue Reading “Healing Herbal Salve: the miracle”
Basic Body Wash
Our skin is our body’s largest organ. Imagine that everything rubbed on our skin is actually being ingested by our body. Would you change some of your beauty products if you had to eat them? Obviously, we don’t need to eat soap (unless we… Continue Reading “Basic Body Wash”
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