Herbal DIY

Step out of the cold, winter months for a moment and into this warming, ginger foot soak that utilizes five ingredients (or less)!

One of our favorite winter teas utilizes milky oats, licorice and marshmallow, which are all nourishing to our systems.

Our friend Kami McBride shows us how to make a warming, herbal honey recipe brimming with earthy spices makes this is a cold-season staple. You can whip this up ahead of time for a convenient midday pick-me-up that will leave you feeling nourished and alert. Plus, it will keep for up to a year!

Looking for an easy way to nourish dry, summer skin? We have a simple, herbal recipe to assist, which was formulated by our in-house Ayurvedic health coach and Herbalist, Joanne Roberts.

This refreshing tea blend offers a simple way to stay cool from the inside out, targeting both digestion and mood. With only four ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe balances the hot yang side of the season and keeps your digestive fire from becoming sluggish during the slow, summer months.

Gather and create your own unique blend of aromatic herbs for an easy steam that will leave you feeling calm and connected to nature and self.

Nettles are beginning to spring up in the Northwest. Whether you gather them fresh or use the dried variety, they are a perfect companion to your lighter diet or possibly a spring cleanse. This recipe is a vinegar extract of Nettles and Calendula. Vinegar is an effective way to extract and preserve many of the nutrients in Nettles, especially the minerals.

You can make these fun and effervescent “bombs” of love. They're a great gift for a valentine or can be a lovely gesture of self-care.

Using herbal massage oil is a great way to wind down before sleeping or prior to meditation, especially if you are new to meditation and find it challenging to turn off the brain after a long day. Ashwagandha oil (in a sesame oil base) is the ultimate warm herbal hug and if practiced consistently, the effects are cumulative and powerful.

This version of cranberry sauce is rich in microbiome-loving polyphenols and Ayurveda’s traditional immune-enhancing ingredients such as dates and honey.

Inspired by the summer heat and several very high-yielding cucumber plants, we made this very refreshing drink using the sun tea method.

Our recipe for lemon balm is the perfect “balm” for a hot summer day when we are feeling hot and perhaps a little agitated. The cooling properties of lemon balm team up with the barley, which is used medicinally across many cultures, notably Britain, Greece and parts of Asia.