Tulsi (holy basil)
Tulsi (holy basil) Botanical Name – Ocimum sanctum Family: Lamiaceae Energetics: warm, dry, relaxant Taste: aromatic, sweet, pungent, bitter Parts […]
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Herbs de Provence
Herbs de Provence What can I say about herbs de Provence? I love it. I use it often. I feel
Nostalgia Italia Seasoning Blend
Nostalgia Italia Seasoning Blend A hundred years ago, I went on a solo backpacking trip around Europe. It was absolutely
Mexican Magic Seasoning Blend
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Turmeric
Botanical Name – Curcuma longa Family: Zingiberaceae Energetics: hot, dry, tonifying Taste: bitter, pungent, acrid Parts used: rhizomes Affinities: digestive
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Nettle
Botanical Name – Urtica dioica Family: Urticaceae Energetics: cool, dry, tonifying Taste: earthy, salty, umami Parts used: leaves, roots, seeds
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Rosemary
Botanical Name – Rosmarinus officinalis Family: Lamiaceae Energetics: warm, dry, tonifying Taste: pungent, aromatic, astringent Parts used: flowers and leaves,
Herbal Bug Spray
There is much controversy over whether bug sprays are harmful or not. I’m not here to debate the issue or
Lemon Balm Lemonade
Lemon Balm Lemonade Get more out of your lemonade by adding delicious herbs. Lemon balm helps relieve stress and elevate
DIY Lavender Hydrosol
DIY Lavender hydrosol is such a great thing to have on hand and it’s pretty easy to make. You also