HERBAL RECIPES & EDUCATIONAL SECTIONS

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Herb

Part Used

Traditional Folk Uses

Chamomile: Flower: Calm, digestive comfort

Lavender: Flower: Relaxation, tension easing

Valerian: Root: Deep rest support

Feverfew: Leaf: Head comfort

Yarrow: Leaf/Flower: Seasonal support, topical use

Echinacea: Root/Flower: Immune tradition

Bee Balm: Leaf/Flower: Aromatic clearing

Rosemary: Leaf: Memory, digestion

Mint: Leaf: Cooling, digestive comfort

St. John’s Wort: Flower:Mood tradition, topical oil

Boneset: Leaf: Cold-season folk uses

Skullcap: Aerial parts: Calm and rest

Plantain: Leaf: Skin support

A time-honored herb for skin comfort and natural cleansing.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp dried yarrow
   
• 1 cup warm water
   

Steep the yarrow, soak a clean cloth, and apply to minor skin irritations or bruising.

Benefits
Yarrow has historically been used to soothe skin and support natural healing.

A traditional seasonal remedy made from nutrient-rich berries.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried elderberries
   
• 3 cups water
   
• 1 cinnamon stick
   
• 2 slices fresh ginger
   
• ½ cup raw honey
   

Simmer berries, water, cinnamon, and ginger for 35–40 minutes. Strain, cool, and add honey.

Benefits
Traditionally used to support immune health during colder months.

A simple home remedy that opens the breath and clears the senses.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp dried peppermint
   
• 1 tbsp eucalyptus leaf (optional)
   

Pour boiling water over herbs in a bowl, lean over, and inhale the steam with a towel over your head for 5–7 minutes.

Benefits
Peppermint helps ease sinus pressure and soothe the respiratory system.

A botanical-infused oil perfect for dry or sensitive skin.

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried whole calendula flowers
   
• ½ cup dried rose petals
   
• 1 cup carrier oil (olive, jojoba, or sweet almond)
   

Infuse for 2–4 weeks in sunlight or gently warm in a double boiler for 1 hour. Strain and bottle.

Benefits
Traditionally used to comfort dry skin and support natural skin repair.

A warm, nourishing beverage rooted in Ayurvedic tradition.

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk of choice
   
• ½ tsp turmeric
   
• ¼ tsp ginger
   
• Pinch of cinnamon
   
• Honey to taste
   

Warm all ingredients (except honey), whisk well, then sweeten lightly.

Benefits
Supports digestion, warmth, and overall wellness.