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This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure statement for details. As the chilly months approach, there’s nothing quite like a warm, soothing bath to relax and rejuvenate. This dried ginger bath soak is the perfect way to warm up and pamper yourself. Ginger’s natural heat-inducing properties make it an ideal ingredient for cold-weather…
Anyone can enjoy the benefits of tulsi with this easy and calming tulsi and sweet rose tea bath bombs. Paired with rose absolute and dried rose petals for extra relaxation, these bath bombs are a simple, obtainable luxury. Plus, they’re made with ingredients that are easy to find in most grocery stores. Benefits of Tulsi Tulsi,…
As the weather cools down, it’s easy to find yourself feeling under the weather with the onset of cold and flu season. Congestion can be particularly uncomfortable, making it difficult to breathe and sleep. This herbal facial steam combines dried herbs and essential oils that are known for their soothing properties, helping to ease sinus…
Borage flowers (borago officinalis), with their vibrant blue star-shaped blooms, aren’t just beautiful additions to your garden; they can also be used to create a flower essence that promotes optimism and courage. Flower essences are liquid extracts that capture the energetic imprint of a flower. Believed to work on a subtle level, they can be…
Summer’s vibrant herbs aren’t just for culinary delights! They can also be transformed into refreshing and gentle floral waters, aromatic water, or, in the herbalist world, herbal hydrosols, perfect for pampering your skin and promoting overall well-being. But what exactly are hydrosols, and how do they differ from other herbal remedies? Keep reading to learn…
If you’re not in love with Calendula yet, you’re about to fall head over heels. Growing calendula (calendula officinalis) in our gardens has been so much fun over the years. Calendula has to be one of my all-time favorite plants to grow. It’s a great flowering herb for beginner gardeners to cultivate. Dried calendula flowers…
Autumn is the season of goldenrod (solidago), a final flowering herb of summer with bright yellow flowers and long, slender stalks. Their leaves hold a heavy herbal aroma cherished for their mood-uplifting qualities. Indigenous and nature-loving artists have long used goldenrod as a natural dye source. The bright flowers generate a shocking yellow color that…
Goldenrod, with its yellow bunches of flowers on long stalks, gets blamed for allergies and allergic reactions. In reality, it’s ragweed that is to blame, and Goldenrod is one of the best plant allies for immune support and calming itchy skin. Often used to ease eczema and other skin conditions due to seasonal shifts, Goldenrod…
These cinnamon and clove DIY shower steamers are fun and fast to whip up. They are the perfect way to warm up on chilly mornings and add a touch of essential oil aromatherapy to your days. Plus, they are fantastic homemade gifts that give a spa-like experience to anyone this holiday season. Spice up your…
As the days grow shorter and the cold season sets in, naturally support your immune system with the power of elderberries and citrus juice. Non-alcoholic Elderberry and Citrus Immune Support Spritzer is easy to make and a tasty way to consume your daily antioxidants and vitamin C. In addition, this recipe is perfect for adults…