Musings, Recipes, & Wellness

Spring allergy soothing chest rub AND it smells SOO goodAllergies often need to be addressed from the inside, but this allergy relief balm applied to your chest and neck will help clear sinuses and airways and offer a bit of relief. 🌿Ingredients 1/4 cup Jojoba Oil1 tbs Beeswax 7 drops Peppermint essential oil7 drops Lavender essential oil7 drops Eucalyptus essential oil 7 drops Frankincense essential oil🌿Directions to Make ~Melt the oil and beeswax over a double boiler~Once melted remove heat, allow it to cool slightly before adding essentials oils ~Stir to combine ~Pour into jar or tin, cover with lid...

Wild Yam Cream is NOT for eating and the world of herbs and how they work is VAST. Do your own research before using herbs. 🌿Wild yam applied topically has been used by some women to help with hormone imbalance during menopause. To help night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes, mysterious aches & pains and related stress. The wild yam cream recipe below is easy to make at home and is the same recipe as the wild yam cream offered here if you rather buy it than make it.  No gatekeeping here. I love making things, like all the herbal...

Elderflowers make a beautiful oil that can be used in skincare recipes.   Elder flowers have been used for thousands of years for their brightening, toning, and beautifying properties. They are astringent and anti inflammatory, helping to tighten pores, leaving skin feeling and looking softer, brighter. The oil can also help with muscle spasms and cramping. You could, like many of our ancestors, use the oil alone, as a face oil. Or you could use the elderflower oil in other recipes like face creams and body butters.  The first step is to make the elderflower oil. Elderflower Oil The first...