• Body Care

    Herbal Mouthwash (Alcohol Free)

    July 23, 2025 - By 

    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…

  • Natural Living Resources

    For the Love of Peaches

    July 15, 2025 - By 

    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…

  • Recipes

    Lemon Balm & Cucumber Agua Fresca

    July 8, 2025 - By 

    On a hot day, few things are more refreshing than a cold glass of agua fresca. This traditional beverage, whose name literally means “fresh water,” is popular throughout Latin America. Made by blending fruits, herbs, and water, each region has its own variation, and popular ingredients include watermelon, lime, hibiscus, and tamarind. However you make it, sipping agua fresca is a refreshing way to beat the heat. This version combines…

  • Natural Living Resources

    The Summer Kitchen & Apothecary

    June 29, 2025 - By 

    Whether you’re drawn to herbalism or slower, more intentional living, this beautifully curated digital guide here is to help you celebrate summer. It offers over 100 pages of vibrant recipes, remedies, and plenty of inspiration to work with seasonal herbs and produce.

  • Recipes - Seasonal Rituals

    Summer Solstice Sun Bread

    June 20, 2025 - By 

    Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year and marks the official start of summer. It invites us to slow down, get outside, and soak up the sweetness of the season. One of our family’s favorite solstice traditions is packing a backpack full of snacks, taking a hike, and enjoying a picnic in one of our favorite spots. I love baking this Solstice Sun Bread to bring along. It’s easy…

  • Herbal Remedies

    Herbal Bug Bite Paste

    June 17, 2025 - By 

    Summertime means more time outside, which also means more bug bites and stings, unfortunately. This herbal bug bite paste is made with just a handful of ingredients and is quick to whip up to help ease itching and discomfort. Linden (Tilia spp.) is rich in mucilage, which is soothing for irritated, inflamed skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce redness and swelling, while its gentle astringency helps ease discomfort. Linden is also…

  • Botanical Anthology - Recipes

    Cacao + Cayenne Dry Rub

    June 16, 2025 - By 

    Cacao + Cayenne Dry Rub combines rich cacao (Theobroma cacao) with spicy cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum), creating a blend that gives grilled meats a deep, complex flavor with a little kick. A touch of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) rounds out the mix, adding a touch of sweetness. 

  • Body Care

    Rosemary & Cedarwood Beard Oil

    June 10, 2025 - By 

    Daily exposure to sun and environmental toxins can be tough on hair and skin, dehydrating and damaging the delicate skin on the face. Whip up a bottle of this oil for your favorite bearded fellow to help keep their beard hair and facial skin healthy, hydrated, and happy. A combination of healing herbs and essential oils boosts the health of hair and skin. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) have…

  • Recipes

    Linden Limeade

    June 3, 2025 - By 

    Linden Limeade is one of my favorite summer drinks. Bright, tart limes pair perfectly with linden’s enchanting floral notes, making a tasty beverage that’s perfect for staying hydrated on hot days. Linden is a demulcent herb that supports hydration by moistening and soothing dry or irritated tissues. It’s also a relaxing nervine, and is known for helping to ease anxiety, irritability, and emotional tension. Simple to whip up, this herbal…

  • Herbal Remedies

    Post Partum Sitz Bath

    May 20, 2025 - By 

    Your pelvic tissues do a lot of work during labor—stretching, swelling, and sometimes even tearing—which can leave everything feeling pretty tender in the early postpartum days. A warm herbal sitz bath is a soothing way to care for your body and support the healing process. This gentle ritual can help reduce inflammation, ease soreness, and bring comfort in those first sacred days after giving birth.