Ingredients: 12 oz fresh blackberries 2 TBSP fresh ginger, cut into large pieces Juice and zest from one lemon 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 cup sugar Bourbon to fill jar, about 3 cups Directions: Add fresh fruit, citrus, spices, and sugar to a quart sized mason jar. Pour bourbon over all ingredients to fill jar. Tightly screw on lid. Shake jar vigorously to dissolve sugar. Store in cool, dark place for three months or longer. Shake occasionally during the first two weeks to ensure su

Ingredients 1 Cup Coconut Oil 1 Cup Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Arnica 1 Jalapeno 3 TBSP Ginger Root 3 TBSP Turmeric Root 3 TBSP Black Peppercorn 1/4 Cup Beeswax* Instructions Infusing the Oil Combine the coconut oil and olive oil in a heat safe container. Take the jalapeño and carefully poke holes all around it to allow the oils to infuse. Add in Arnica, dried ginger root*, dried turmeric root*, Black Peppercorn, Jalapeno. *If you can't find dried ginger root and dried turmeric root,

There are plants that can help us to feel safe or establish boundaries, ones that nourish and restore the adrenals, ones that help to bring us back into our bodies. There are herbs that help us to let go, ones that tone and relax our nervous system, and ones that promote sleep so that we can heal and integrate more deeply. Holy Basil~ Tulsi supports grief and loss, particularly when the energy is stuck in the heart. Passionflower~ helps to relax any manifestation of tension i

This is an all season tea that, when sipped at regular intervals through the day, balances the dosas and stimulates detoxification. Aids in the digestion, assimilation, metabolism, and purification. Mix equal parts of the following herbs: Cumin is heating Coriander improves digestion Fennel adds a delicious licorice-like richness to the taste.

1 part ginger 1 part elderflower 1 part elderberry 1 part yarrow 2 parts mint 0.5 part licorice 1 part anise hyssop Standard infusion prep 1 cup taken HOT every 1-2 hours.

The greatest thing is that when you learn how to make tinctures, you have the knowledge to use different types of plant ;) Ingredients Weed of your choice Alcohol 80% or higher Instructions Fill mason jar with 3/4 dried plant. Add in alcohol to fill 2 inches over plant matter. Replace lid and store in a cool, dark place for at lease a month. Strain and what is left, if your beautiful weed tincture. Use it to make gummies, add in drinks...the possibilities are endless. Look at

Ingredients 1 cup GF all purpose flour 1 cup water Instructions Combine 1 cup GF flour with 1 cup water, stirring until al the clumps are out. Cover with a kitchen towel, and leave untouched overnight. (preferably overnight) On the second day, discard half of the starter. Add another 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of water. *If the starter is very thick like pizza dough, add more water. You want it the consistency of pancake batter. If it is too thin, add more flour. Each day for t

Digest tea (long infusion)

1 part Tulsi 2 parts Eleuthero 1 part peppermint or spearmint 0.5 part cinnamon 0.25 part licorice 0.5 part rose Standard infusion prep, steep 10-30 minutes 1-2 cups per day,

Hawthorn is for the heart. Hawthorn not only protects and heals the heart muscle but it is also viewed as a plant ally for situations of emotional and spiritual heartache. The wider meaning of hawthorn shows us how our hearts, emotions, and spiritual strength are interconnected, and that nature has created the perfect medicine for us to stand strong in the face of major challenges that we face. To prepare a Hawthorn vinegar, collect berries when they are either orange or red

Since vinegar is excellent is pulling calcium (as well as other minerals) out of plants, you can create an herbal mineral vinegar to use throughout the fall, winter, and early spring to support bone health. Below are some plants that are rich in calcium, chose one or make a blend. Have fun with it! Chickweed (Stellaria media) Dandelion leaves and roots (Taraxacum officinale) Plantain leaves (Plantago major) Mint family plants (peppermint, spearmint, catnip, lemon balm, sage,

Ingredients 1 cup Anise seeds 1 part fennel seeds (fresh are the best) 1/4 part whole black peppercorns 2 parts dried dates 1-2 pears 1 vanilla bean Instructions Cover the herbs and dates by at least 2 inches with vodka Store in a cool, dry place for at least 30 days. Strain and add honey to taste (usually between 1/4 to 1/2 cup)

Garlic honey is a classic herbal honey that is antimicrobial and a prebiotic food. Garlic honey can be prepared and stored for 1-2 months in the fridge. Refrigerate right away to not allow the honey and garlic to ferment. Carefully peel garlic cloves to fill your jar 2/3 full with cloves. Try to avoid puncturing the cloves, if possible. Cover garlic with honey. If you intend to use this as a topical honey, add 20-30 drops of antimicrobial oils (lemongrass, eucalyputus, pepper

Golden milk is a blending of warming, and often nervine herbs that can be enjoyed as a warm beverage, similar to chai. It may be combined with mid, vanilla, or even black pepper for a restorative, warming, balancing beverage. Decide on what you would like your base to be (this could consist of equal parts ginger, turmeric, cinnamon). Would you like to add adaptogens? Nervines? Adaptogens ~ Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Astragalus, etc. Nervines ~ Chamomile, Lavender, Hops, etc. Cover t

5 oz St. John's wort infused oil 1 oz Mugwort infused oil 2 oz Calendula infused oil 1 oz Beeswax Essential oils (if chosen) Tend to the Trauma Salve For injuries of the body, mind, spirit 2 oz chamomile infused oil 2 oz mugwort infused oil 2 oz lavender infused oil 2 oz calendula infused oil 1-2 oz Beeswax Essential oil (if chosen) Summertime Dream Salve For calm minds, restful sleep, and clear dreaming

Herbal Parts 2 part Tulsi (Occimum sanctum) 1 part Hawthorn berry (Crataegus spp) 0.5 part Hawthorn leaf and flower (Crataegus spp) 1 part Milky Oat (Avena sativa) 1 part Peppermint (Mentha piperita) 1 part Spearmint (Mentha spicata) 0.25 part Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) 1 part Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Day Tonic (infusion) This tea is an all around tonic for the cardiovascular system, muscular-skeletal system, and digestive system. The leading herb, Tulsi is an adapto

Ingredients 3 parts Chickweed infused oil (6oz) 1 part nettle (2oz) Beeswax (1oz) Essential oil (if you chose) For bites, stings, dermatitis, and wounds Ingredients 1 part Calendula Infused Oil (4oz) 1 part Cayenne Infused Oil (4oz) Beeswax (1oz) Essential oil (if you chose) For cuts, injuries, or sore muscles Instructions Pour the oil and beeswax into a glass measuring cup Create a double broiler by placing the measuring cup in the saucepan. Fill the pan with water to 3/4 th

A ginger bug is a naturally fermented traditional base you can make at home with a bit of real ginger and some sugar. It will form the base for many delicious drinks, including ginger soda, kombucha, and teas. What an amazing way to get added probiotics into your diet! Ingredients: Ginger, Sugar, and Water Day 1 Grate 2-4 Tablespoons fresh ginger rooted, organic (if possible), unpeeled Add 2 Tablespoons sugar Cover with 2 cups of water in a pint or quart Mason jar. Cover the

Chickweed (Stellaria media) - Anti-inflammatory )especially for itching associated with bites or stings ), vulnerary (heals skin tissue following injuries or irritation). Chickweed can be harvested and then wilted for 1-2 days prior to making an infused oil to decrease the water content of the infused oil. A hot water bath method is also helpful for removing the water content. Leaves, flowers, and stems can all be processed and used in your infused oils. Qualities: cooling, l

Fresh Medicinal Poultice When you have a cut, injury, bite, sting, look around your yard for one of the following weeds. Plaintain (Plantago spp) - vulnerary, antimicrobal, mildly hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, rubefacient Yarrow (Achillea millefloium) - hemostat, vulneary, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory Chickweed (Stellaria media) - anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, pruritic Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) - vulnerary (this one can be somewhat irritating due to the roughness of