Rejuvenate, tone, and nourish skin with a fall facial mask. Apples for Cosmetic Use apples and pumpkins can also be an all natural addition to your fall skin care routine. Try using homemade applesauce or puréed cooked pumpkin in DIY skin scrubs or face and hair masks for a simple way to enjoy the topical benefits of these fall favorites. Apples are rich in flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant…
This is an excerpt from the article “Enchanting Usnea” by Jillian Fenwick featured in the Winter Vol 2 | Issue 7 | 2023 edition of Botanical Anthology. To learn more about foraging, harvesting and using usnea check out our winter edition. This herbal magazine, featuring remedies and recipes with medicinal plants for budding herbalists, can be purchased as a digital version here and as a printed version here. An usnea tincture…
This is an excerpt from the article Cinnamon, More than One Spice by Brighid Doherty featured in the Autumn Vol 2 | Issue 6 | 2023 edition of Botanical Anthology. To learn more about the similarities and differences between the two types of cinnamon plus their medicinal qualities check out our autumn edition. This herbal magazine, featuring remedies and recipes with medicinal plants for budding herbalists, can be purchased as a…
Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) salve is an effective multipurpose balm that is great to have in your medicine cabinet. In Latin it’s name, solidago, means “to make whole” which alludes to it’s numerous healing properties. Goldenrod has anti-inflammatory effects and is utilized topically on sore muscles, achy joints, and injuries to help reduce pain & swelling. It’s also wonderfully healing and soothing to the skin, and has long been used for…
This recipe is an excerpt from the article “Fire Cider” by Katie Jo Muschiana with photos by Kristen Wood featured in the Winter Vol 1 | Issue 3 | 2022 edition of Botanical Anthology. Our herbal magazine, featuring remedies, recipes and projects with plants for the autumn season, can be purchased as a digital version here and as a printed version here. We just welcomed Winter here in the Northern Hemisphere. This cold time of…