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The natural world has plenty of help to offer those that have insomnia or just occasional sleep issues. Whether you want to work from the outside with essential oils, or take supplements internally, there’s something for everyone. Here’s the link.
Category: Herbs
How to Make Rose Oil (Quick Method)
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Here’s the quick method to making an herbal oil. I used rose buds but you can use any dried herb in the same way. If you want to try the Folk Method instead, it’ll take longer but no artificial heat is needed so it’s a tad easier, especially if you are crafting with kids. Either way, herbal oils are fun to make and so useful~ you can use them just as you would any oil on your body, face, hair, or in a bath. You can use them to make salves, body butter, serums, body scrubs, perfumes, and more. Rose oil would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift and you have time to do the Folk Method if you prefer as long as you start soon. Happy Creating!
Bay Rum Aftershave DIY
It’s not too soon to start thinking about a Father’s Day DIY gift, and this Bay Rum aftershave is my new favorite thing to make. You can even just stop after making the Bay Rum and gift it as a great smelling cologne. Here’s the How To: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/bay-rum-aftershave-and-toner
How to Make Body Butter
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This recipe is a fun one to do with kids because the process of whipping the cooled, melted liquid into a butter is quite magical to witness. And that’s just a start of the beauty alchemy because it also transforms dry patches, hands, feet, and elbows, into soft, silky, moisturized parts. Try putting a big scoopful on your feet before bed with socks, or on your hands, and see how different your hands and/or feet are in the morning.
Full recipe is here:
https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/how-to-make-a-body-butter
Enjoy this last week of February! My kids have their first snow day of the year today so it seems winter is sticking around here. I hope you are getting some hints of spring wherever you are!
How to Make an Herbal Tincture Part 2
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Click the link to see the video showing finishing process to making your own herbal tincture. If you missed the first part of the process, it’s here.
How to Make Your Own Toner
Toner is one of the easiest things to make for your green beauty routine. Follow this link for the quick how-to.
How to Make a Tincture Part 1
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Making an herbal extract is easy and demands few supplies. Find out how to do it here.
Herbs and Supplements for Students
Students have special requirements whether they are in middle school or working on their PhD. Herbs and other supplements can help with optimal brain functioning and also with the stress of schoolwork. Read more on how to help them in their studies here.
Stress Less~ Naturally
Don’t let anxiety and depression get you down this time of year. With so many natural options, there is surely something to help you ease through any tough season with a bit more calm and cheer. Here’s just one.
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Herbal DIY Gifts (Great for Kids)
Looking for some new ideas for DIY gifts this year? Find some inspiration here including bath and spa products, gifts for cooks, and luxurious personal care touches, all natural and herbal, of course!
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