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  • the art of herbal body oiling + sacred self-care rituals + nervous system reset

    , and i don't recommend them. i am basically going to share how i make herbal body oils, how i use them let's talk about types of oil. i like avocado oil best for infusing body oils. body oiling is a wonderful addition to your self-care routine. you can oil as often as you like. personally, i body oil as often as i can but sometimes it ends up being some people prefer body oiling before getting into the shower, head-to-toe massage oil in, wait a few

  • cottonwood bud uses + harvesting/wildcrafting + how to make a cottonwood oil infusion + balm of gilead

    the oil is your choice i like olive for salve and avocado for body oil however there are no rules -use it is a great pain reliever and something that is a must in the herbal medicine cabinet. a salve is oil and beeswax, turning the oil into a balm basically. , perfect for body oiling. the sacred art of body oiling is an effective way to connect ourselves and i published a blog post on the topic of body oiling, you can check it out here wildcrafting for and

  • dandelion flower infused oil + tallow balm recipe

    there isn't a right or wrong way to practice herbalism, simply pick up a few tips here and there, then let's talk oil for a minute.......olive oil is nice for soap and salve making, so is safflower. avocado and jojoba are nice for body oils. again this is a personal preference. i strain through cheesecloth and use the oil in all kinds of body and a few drops of essential oil is optional.

  • stinging nettles + some of my favorite herbal preparations and how to make and use them

    my preferred method is a nourishing herbal infusion or simply incorporating the fresh spring greens in i started drinking nourishing herbal infusions around seven years ago and they have remained a constant i like to dry as much as possible since herbal infusions use a lot of plant material. there is a lot of info on nourishing herbal infusions out there on the interwebs. some reasons to take nettle tincture would be if you are super busy and don’t want to invest in the herbal

  • foraged cleaning vinegar + kid friendly herbal craft project

    plus this is a great herbal craft for kids. this can also be a great herbal teaching moment, kids of all ages but especially those in the 6-11 range

  • pomegranate + thyme blood orange mocktail

    i like to use herbal syrups as a base for wild drink concoctions. ginger is anti-inflammatory and a powerful antioxidant which means it fights free radicals in the body here is a link to another post about them simplyjosephine.com/post/plum-blossom-oxymel if you take any herbal please share this herbal drink recipe with a friend.

  • episode #9 avocado dyeing + ogden cami + rosehip body oil making

    bias pattern, you can order one right from them https://shop.truebias.com/ i am in love with rosehip body oil, and i am sure you will love this too. in episode #9 i give a tutorial on making rosehip body oil

  • learn about goldenrod and all it’s wonderful benefits

    I like to full body oil with a mixture of goldenrod and saint john’s wort oils during the grey days of this combination is a warm earthy reminder of summer‘s hot dry days. you can combine this body oiling I have also published a blog post all about body oiling here https://www.simplyjosephine.com/post/the-sacred-art-of-body-oiling you can link to these listings here: https://www.simplyjosephine.com/product-page/goldenrod-body-oil-herbal-oil-essential-oil-free wishing you all a beautiful transition to fall. some resources: herbal roots zine ~ glorious goldenrod

  • let’s get to know mullein

    it’s extremely helpful for people suffering from dry coughs and asthma. there are so many herbal remedies going to focus on drying and tincture making in this post. although i have made the mullein flower ear oil thread, button cord or something like that. i am drying as much as i can, so i can make nourishing herbal susan weed has a lot of info on nourishing herbal infusion.

  • wild violet leaf + flower pesto

    with the wild violet leaves and flowers. i loosely follow the pesto recipe in kami mcbride’s book the herbal cup savory garden herbs 3/4 cup nuts or seeds ~ i like walnuts 4 whole garlic cloves 3/4 cup olive oil

  • yellow dock syrup + iron building

    i really want to reintegrate that herbal recipes are basic guidelines, just that. i feel this way about herbalism in general, get inspired, use what you have, and find your own way that please share on your social media or with a friend who might enjoy this. you can purchase herbal tinctures you all a glorious spring full of green blessings. some of my resources for this post are: the boreal herbal by berverly gray https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/yellow-dock.html herbal roots zine september 2014

  • plum blossom oxymel

    an every night treat. in a fancy wine glass of course. an oxymel is just a simple vinegar and honey herbal have made a few with maple syrup. for this recipe, i felt like honey was a good call, like all things herbalism contents through a cheesecloth, squeeze, and compost. i like to recycle old wine or fancy bottles for my herbal

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