Krista's Herbarium
a collection of herbal remedies, recipes, and reveries
Tag: skin
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”
New Buddies
Making new friends is so fun! I’m happy to introduce to you two new buddies in Krista’s Herbs Muddy Buddy Range: Pure Buddy Pure Buddies are for those with extremely sensitive skin or allergies who can or shouldn’t use products with fragrances. This Buddy… Continue Reading “New Buddies”
Veins Away Salve: The Sequel
Something that I wanted to create for a few of my clients is a salve that helps with varicose veins and spider veins. A tonifying salve that would lessen the appearance of veins, tonify tissues and relieve pain was the goal. This is the… Continue Reading “Veins Away Salve: The Sequel”
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”
Soothing Lip Balms
A friend and client of mine was in attendance at one of my Herbal Workshops. As the workshop was wrapping up, we were discussing what we should do for the next few workshops. One idea that my friend came up with was a beauty… Continue Reading “Soothing Lip Balms”
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”
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