Krista's Herbarium
a collection of herbal remedies, recipes, and reveries
Category: Remedies
Lactation Tea
Ah, the joy of suckling! She lovingly watched the fish-like motions of the toothless mouth and she imagined that with her milk there flowed into her little son her deepest thoughts, concepts, and dreams. Milan Kundera, Life is Elsewhere My clients come to me… Continue Reading “Lactation Tea”
Spring Cleaning: Nettles
Grip the nettle firmly and it will become a stick with which to beat your enemy. Isaac Asimov The new medicines I’m on cause me to puff up like a manatee with water and it’s totally uncomfortable. I was sitting here minding my own… Continue Reading “Spring Cleaning: Nettles”
Facial Serum
One of my favourite things to do is make oils with our oil extractor. It is like watching a miracle. Putting seeds or nuts into the hopper and then watching the oil come out is an amazing process. And then, to have fresh, cold-pressed… Continue Reading “Facial Serum”
CO JE AROMATICKÉ HOJENÍ?
Translated by Dana Lebedova Zelená země sesílá své kadidlo. Z mnoha jediná horská svatyně; Ze složeného listu a oroseného šálku nalévá své posvátné víno.John Greenleaf Whittier Miluji pálení kadidla. Cítím, že to povznáší moji náladu, odlehčuje mého ducha a poskytuje mipřízemní atmosféru. Kromě toho… Continue Reading “CO JE AROMATICKÉ HOJENÍ?”
Benefits of aromatic healing
At the end of our lives we hope we will look back and, like an incense stick completely burned away, will have poured forth all our fragrance into the world. -Prem Prakesh A compilation of healing incense recipes. Check back occasionally as new recipes… Continue Reading “Benefits of aromatic healing”
Aroma Buddies
In hospital, I have the opportunity to do arts and crafts. It is a bit like kindergarten, but totally therapeutic. Ceramics is my favourite and I go there four times a week. It has been very healing for me to work with my hands.… Continue Reading “Aroma Buddies”
Perfume 501
Make me a fragrance that smells like love. -Christian Dior Creating a personal blend step-by-step is easy. And difficult. But, mostly easy. Here’s how I do it. Step 1: Choose some essential oils that you like. Look at Michael Edwards’ Fragrance Wheel to see… Continue Reading “Perfume 501”
Perfume 401
The physician treats, but nature heals. -Hippocrates Create perfumes that heal What you need: Essential oils Carrier oil: something light with no scent like jojoba oil, sweet almond oil or grape seed oil Clear, amber or blue 10 ml glass roll-on bottles (use clear… Continue Reading “Perfume 401”
Aromatic healing
a flame leaps, coals burn…intentions are set as smoke dances toward the sky Fire is cleansing Tree is connecting Earth is grounding Air is opening Spice is warming Wood is calming Water is revealing Plant is nourishing Basic Incense Recipe Base powder Aromatic Powder… Continue Reading “Aromatic healing”
Incense 101
Light the incense! You have to burn to be fragrant. -Rumi Incense making is at its core a simple endeavour: mix powders together with water to make a paste, form into cone shapes, allow to dry and then burn. It’s more of an art… Continue Reading “Incense 101”
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