I've been using herbs for 10 years now, and I've never made a homemade hydrosol of any kind. Can you believe it? Sure I've bought hydrosols and used them in DIY skin care products before, but I've never actually made my own hydrosol from scratch. I suppose I had preconceived ideas about homemade hydrosols. I either ...
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How To Decrease Your Chance Of Getting Sick At Holiday Parties
Have you ever been at a holiday party and noticed some of the guests doing things that are kind of gross. For example, have you ever seen people cough into their hand over and over but not wash afterward? What about people sticking their hands in the community chip bowl or double dipping in the ...
February Book Club Review: Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child
Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child is one of my favorite reference books for using aromatherapy with children. It is written by Valerie Ann Worwood, one of the world's leading aromatherapists. She has been practicing for more than 20 years. Here many books include "The Complete Book of Essential Oils & ...
Learning Herbs: Calendula Herb Challenge – Week 3
Welcome back to week 3 of the June Herb Challenge. I hope you're enjoying this challenge so far... as in, you're learning a lot and having fun making your herbal remedies and chatting in the comment section! I know I am! This week we’re gonna add a bit more info to what we already know about calendula, and we'll be ...