Krista's Herbarium
a collection of herbal remedies, recipes, and reveries
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Herbal Workshop Menu
Located at Krista’s Herbarium Zbudov 48, Divcice For up to 8 people 2-4 hours in length Refreshments included To schedule an Herbal Workshop or to discuss a Custom Workshop contact me at 797754275 or email at kristasherbarium@gmail.com Spa Workshop 4 hours/700 Kc Learn how… Continue Reading “Herbal Workshop Menu”
Wellness Workshop 22.4: Recipes
Period Pal Capsules Medicinal Actions: Vitex (Chaste berry)influences dopaminergic transmission. It also regulates prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone (LH), which may regulate testosterone levels, as well as levels of other reproductive hormones. Cramp bark is an antispasmodic. It quickly and effectively alleviates uterine muscular… Continue Reading “Wellness Workshop 22.4: Recipes”
Herbal How To: Making a Face Cream
Today I’m making a special order for a client. She requested a face cream with an SPF. I am adapting my Calendula Face Cream to have some sunscreen properties by adding St John’s Wort-infused almond oil. 1. Gather your supplies: infused oils, essential oil,… Continue Reading “Herbal How To: Making a Face Cream”
Herbal How To: Lip Balm
Today we’re making Lavender Lip Balm. The recipe stays consistent for all of the variations. Check out my Soothing Lip Balm post for all of the recipes. 1. Gather supplies (sauce pan, wooden spoon, measuring cup, infused oils, shea butter, beeswax, essential oils, lip… Continue Reading “Herbal How To: Lip Balm”
Herbal How To: St John’s Wort
St John’s Wort is a tricky one. It is so beautiful with its sunny yellow flowers, perforated leaves and unique purpley-red dye that stains your fingers when the buds are squished. We use St John’s Wort as an anti-anxiety/anti-depressant remedy “sunshine in a bottle”,… Continue Reading “Herbal How To: St John’s Wort”
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”
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”
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”
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