Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadenesis)
What is Bloodroot? Bloodroot is a perennial flowering plant, native to North America, containing bioactive compounds that interrupt...
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Hollie
Dec 30, 20235 min read
Pine Pitch Salve
What is Pine Pitch Salve? Pine pitch salve is an herbal healing salve made from the sticky resin from pine trees and some species of...
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Hollie
Nov 16, 20231 min read
Cannabis/Hemp Infused Oil
Ingredients 1 cup Organic Coconut Oil 1 cup Decarboxylated Cannabis or Hemp (about 7g or 1/4 oz.) Instructions Step 1: Decarboxylate your...
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Hollie
Sep 21, 20221 min read
Tincture
The greatest thing is that when you learn how to make tinctures, you have the knowledge to use different types of plant ;) Ingredients...
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Hollie
May 23, 20222 min read
Plant Magic for spring infused oils and salves
Chickweed (Stellaria media) - Anti-inflammatory )especially for itching associated with bites or stings ), vulnerary (heals skin tissue...
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Hollie
May 18, 20221 min read
Honey Extraction
Honey is a supersaturated substance, meaning that many of the bonds on the water molecules are already bonded with sugar molecules. There...
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Hollie
May 18, 20221 min read
Infused Vinegar
When using vinegars in herbal medicine making, it's great to know what the original plant was that went into the vinegar and what the...
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Hollie
May 18, 20222 min read
How to make Cordials
What is a cordial? Herb and fruit infused spirits, which are sweetened and enjoyed both for their medicinal qualities as well as their...
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Hollie
May 17, 20222 min read
Into to Foraging
Spend time outdoors, interact with nature, teach kids that not all food comes from a store and not all median comes from a pharmacy. Keep...
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Hollie
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Oil Extractions
You should wilt most fresh herbs for about 2-3 days, or dry completely prior to infusing them in oil. I know that we don't always have...
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Hollie
Feb 16, 20221 min read
How to make glycerties
What is it? Glycerin is a sweet tasting plant fat. It tastes sweet but contains no sugar and is slowly absorbed by the body. Glycerin...
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Hollie
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Making Tinctures
Simpler's method* Make sure to cover the herb by an inch (2 fingers) with vodka, wine, brandy, etc. Label your jar with herb, alcohol...
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Hollie
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Water Extraction~ Infusion vs Decoctions
Infusions vs. Decoctions Infusions are usually made with aerial plant parts such a leaves, flowers, and soft berries, which require...
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Hollie
Feb 13, 20221 min read
Water Extraction~Working with a recipe written in parts
Let's say that you would like to make 1 pound of tea (16oz) and the recipe calls for: 2 parts burdock root 1 part dandelion root 1 part...
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Hollie
Jun 11, 20203 min read
Distillation~ Hydrosol & Essential Oils
Steam distillation is a process that uses a still to combine material with water, and heat to yield fragrant liquid. The fragrant liquid...
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