Krista's Herbarium
a collection of herbal remedies, recipes, and reveries
Category: musings
Herbal Workshop: Spa
My Spa Herbal Workshop was a great success. My fellow Herbal Warriors and I had a great time together making Calendula Face Cream and Chamomile Face Cream. After arriving at my house, each participant was offered freshly made sun tea and herbal citrus… Continue Reading “Herbal Workshop: Spa”
Herbal Energetics: Dry
If we can agree that a cucumber is moist and cooling while a chili pepper is hot and drying then we can see that we each have a unique combination of Hot, Dry, Cold and Damp, plants and humans alike. Most herbs are… Continue Reading “Herbal Energetics: Dry”
Herbal Workshop: Wellness
My Wellness Herbal Workshop was a great success. My fellow Herbal Warriors and I had a great time together making Fairy Tea and Calendula Salve. After arriving at my house, each participant was given a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and also an… Continue Reading “Herbal Workshop: Wellness”
Herbal How To: Decanting a Tincture
I have a cold. It seems like everyone around me does. I’m not really that sick, but it is quite annoying what with my head all stuffed up and my strength waning afterr getting up to make myself tea. So, I reached for my… Continue Reading “Herbal How To: Decanting a Tincture”
Pyramid of Healing
Topical salves or ointments are some of the best herbal remedies in my herbal arsenal. They are easy to use, non-invasive and really healing, powerful and effective. The comforting aspect of a balm or salve aids in the healing process and is a great… Continue Reading “Pyramid of Healing”
Beauty Tip: Under Eye Dark Circles
A friend of mine asked me to help her with an herbal remedy for her under eye dark circles. This was a new request and I was excited to dig into some research in order to help my friend. I read up on ways… Continue Reading “Beauty Tip: Under Eye Dark Circles”
Herbal How To: Making an Herbal Salve
Herbal How To: Making an Herbal Salve Fungi Foe (anti-fungal salve) You will need: oregano and calendula oils; beeswax; tea tree, lavender and red thyme essential oils; jars 1. Strain and measure out the oils 2. Heat oils in a double boiler 3.… Continue Reading “Herbal How To: Making an Herbal Salve”
An Herbalist’s Toolbox: a good knife
I made it home to America (specifically, New Mexico) for Christmas with my family. It had been eleven years since we had celebrated Christmas together. My daughters and I came prepared with Christmas gifts in tow, ready to wrap and put under the tree.… Continue Reading “An Herbalist’s Toolbox: a good knife”
Herbal How To: Chamomile-Infused Almond Oil
How to make Chamomile Infused Almond Oil: 1. You need chamomile flowers, a jar and some freshly pressed almond oil (this oil comes from my friend Alex in Ukraine) 2. Grind the flowers up (I used my juicer) 3. Fill the jar up halfway… Continue Reading “Herbal How To: Chamomile-Infused Almond Oil”
Herbal Energetics: Damp
If we can agree that a cucumber is moist and cooling while a chili pepper is hot and drying then we can see that we each have a unique combination of Hot, Dry, Cold and Damp, plants and humans alike. Imagine a sponge.… Continue Reading “Herbal Energetics: Damp”
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