Sacred Winter Bath Ritual: Milk & Honey Herbal Sage Soak

Winter accords us no greater luxury than the simple-yet-opulent pleasure of a hot bath. Turn your tub time into a sacred ritual with natural elements like herbs, fresh milk, honey, and, of course, lots of candles! We begin, of course, with candles. Lots and lots and lots of candles. The Sabbats are more of seasons […] … Continue reading Sacred Winter Bath Ritual: Milk & Honey Herbal Sage Soak

ELDERBERRY SYRUP COCKAIGNE RECIPE

The name of this recipe is a homage to one of my go-to cookbooks, The Joy of Cooking, where the extra-special recipes have the moniker “Cockaigne” added. The word comes from a middle-English fable meaning “luxurious and idle paradise;” or abundance! Feel free to add other delicious herbs to the recipe such as organic Vanilla … Continue reading ELDERBERRY SYRUP COCKAIGNE RECIPE

MEDICINAL HERBS: WOOD BETONY

Stachys Officinalis Also, Known As: Betony Lousewort Purple Betony Wood Betony The herb known as the wood betony is commonly considered to be the most important among the Anglo-Saxon herbs. There are at least twenty-nine uses of the wood betony in the treatment of physical diseases. At one time, the wood betony was probably also […] … Continue reading MEDICINAL HERBS: WOOD BETONY

Medicinal Herbs: Clary Sage

Clary Sage {Salvia sclarea} Clary Sage is an ancient herb that has been used by many cultures to medicate the eyes and treat a variety of diseases. This biennial member of the mint family, Lamiaceae, is native to the northern Mediterranean, parts of North Africa, and Central Asia. It is now a commercial crop in […] … Continue reading Medicinal Herbs: Clary Sage

Root Medicine: A Herbalist’s Guide to Digging Roots

Fall is harvest time, not only for winter storage crops like beets and carrots but for all those beautiful medicinal plants we have been watching flower and grow for many months now. Harvest provides a sense of the changing seasons and a chance to prepare our medicine cabinet for the year to come. It’s a … Continue reading Root Medicine: A Herbalist’s Guide to Digging Roots