This recipe is an excerpt from the article “Rosemary + Lavender Study Spray” by Lara Watkins from the All About Rosemary booklet featured as free bonus with purchase of the Autumn Vol 4 | Issue 14 | 2025 edition of Botanical Anthology until September 25, 2025. To dive deeper with rosemary check out the entire booklet! Our herbal magazine, featuring remedies, recipes and projects with plants for the autumn season,…
When you’re bleeding, some days you just don’t have the energy for self-care. But, making Moontime Tea Bombs before your period begins is a great way to give your body the support it needs, without much effort. These tea bombs feature fennel. Studies show it’s as effective as conventional treatments for relieving menstrual pain, making it a perfect ally for cramps and painful periods. I’ve also included a blend of…
Facial toners are deeply cleansing, helping to remove environmental toxins, dirt, and make up that has built up on the skin. They also tighten the pores, so that skin looks smoother. But, at $10-$30 a bottle they can seem like too much of a luxury to use regularly. Fortunately, making your own facial toners is quite simple and is a fraction of the cost of buying a bottle from popular…
Pear + Cardamom Oat Colada is inspired by the tradition of warm, grain-based beverages that are a part of autumn festivals across cultures. Made with ripe pears, oats, and cardamom, it’s a nourishing and comforting way to celebrate the harvest and ease into colder days.
Whether you’ve just finished a long hike, spent a hot afternoon chasing the kids, are breastfeeding a little one, or recovering from illness, replenishing your fluids properly is key to staying healthy and feeling your best. However, drinking plain water isn’t always enough. When you sweat, breastfeed, or lose fluids through vomiting or diarrhea, your body also loses electrolytes. And if you’re low on these essential minerals, it can negatively impact several…
Though I grew up and trained as an herbalist in North America, living here in Ecuador for the past several years has given me the chance to fall in love with many unique native Andean plants. One plant in particular, violeta de campo (Gaiadendron punctatum), has captured my attention for its beauty, scent, and rich history of traditional use. This time of year, violeta de campo is in full bloom, perfuming…
Cherished for its calming, adaptogenic properties, tulsi is a beloved ally in herbal traditions around the world. But despite its bold aroma and unique flavor, tulsi under appreciated as a culinary herb. Fresh tulsi tastes slightly sweet and peppery, with notes of clove and anise, and it can add depth of flavor to a variety of drinks, condiments, and dishes. Tulsi Chimichurri is one of my favorite ways to showcase…
As July fades into August, we enter the beginning of the harvest season, a time of transition, when the fullness of summer slowly gives way to the first hints of autumn. For centuries, this turning of the seasonal wheel has been honored with rituals of gratitude and celebrations. In the Northern Hemisphere, August 1st marks the halfway point between summer solstice and autumn equinox. This midpoint has long been a time…
While brushing and flossing are key to maintaining good oral health, a well-formulated mouthwash can offer extra support. Rinsing regularly helps reduce plaque, freshen breath, balance pH in the mouth, and soothe tender gums. Conventional mouthwashes are often alcohol-based and contain synthetic colors and flavors that are detrimental to health and the environment. But, making your own non-toxic herbal mouthwash is a simple and beneficial alternative. This recipe uses a…
There’s nothing quite like a perfectly ripe peach. Fragrant, sweet, and impossible to eat without juice running all over your hands and chin, peaches are a love letter from the season. A few summers ago, on an overcast August afternoon, I visited a local orchard with my mom, my daughter, and my oldest son, who was just a baby at the time. The peaches were so beautiful that we picked…