by Cindyj | Nov 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
I dug up some echinacea roots a couple weeks ago. This is not only an important immune stimulating herb but also has antiviral activity making it an important herb for cold season. Although the active principles may be more concentrated in the roots, you can certainly...
by Cindyj | Nov 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
A quick blog today with some news and links. A new report just came out on parabens that I found interesting. Having read previous papers about parabens I have been skeptical of the bad press they have received supposedly because of them affecting the hormonal systems...
by Cindyj | Nov 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
For holiday shopping we are putting to together several body spa gift sets that would make perfect Holiday presents for family or friends. These sets are packed in “Inspired by Nature” gift boxes made from 100% recycled material. No need for extra wrapping paper so we...
by Cindyj | Nov 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
We are busy here getting some special products ready for the Holiday gift giving season. During the summer we distilled some wonderful herbs making aromatic waters. These distillates or hydrosols as they are sometimes called are great skin care products. They are rich...
by Cindyj | Oct 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
EchinaceaThis is a good time of year to go over ‘must-have’ herbs for winter health. Since I am feeling “under the weather” today it also makes it a good time to review. Herbs that I have found most useful to treat and prevent colds and flu...
by Cindyj | Oct 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Essential Oils and Aromatics: Step-by-Step Guide For Use in Massage and AromatherapyBy Marge ClarkSilverleaf Press 2008Marge Clark has recently been able to put some of her wisdom to paper in “Essential Oils and Aromatics: Step-by-Step Guide For Use in Massage and...
by Cindyj | Oct 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
Proteins are by far the most important part of all cells. Their many functions include working as/in:-enzymes that control all the chemical reactions that occur in the body-immune function as antibodies-cell membrane structure and carriers to regulate what goes in and...
by Cindyj | Oct 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
With the herbs mostly harvested now its time to make sure our winter medicine cabinet has all it needs. Thyme honey is one of the important parts of our medicine cabinet. It is used for colds/flu and sore throats. Thyme has strong antiseptic properties including...
by Cindyj | Oct 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
I thought I would do a series of blog entries on chemistry concepts that are important to the cosmetics crafter. Cosmetics crafters as well as herbalists come from diverse backgrounds often with no training in chemistry. If you are a cosmetic crafter or herbalist and...
by Cindyj | Sep 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
This time of year my workshop is taken over with herbs that are drying everywhere so I’ve been trying to come up with more compact ways of drying them. Here is one of them.I took an old cloths drying rack that was actually broken and glued it back together....
