Lemon Balm for sympathy, Lavender for Love, Thyme for Purity & Rosemary for Remembrance.
I ran out of room in my normal herb drying area and had to resort to the ceiling beam! Here are some herbs I'll be using in my steak rub of sea salt, rosemary, parsley, thyme, garlic, tarragon and pepper.
Garlic Chive Vinaigrette. Cover the chive blossoms in white vinegar and store for a couple weeks in a dark place. Shake every other day. Remove the blossoms and use with olive oil for a yummy salad dressing.
Lavender Sugar. Cover lavender with sugar and store for a couple weeks in a dark place. Shake every other day. Good for sprinkling on baked goods.A Couple of Tinctures...
Rosemary Tincture, used for poor circulation, stimulating hair growth, improving memory and concentration. Pour vodka over the rosemary and leave in a dark place for two weeks. Use 10-20 drops in a glass of water, up to 3 times a day, especially before bed.
Thyme Tincture, but with apple cider vinegar instead of vodka, used to clear respiratory congestion and sore throats. Pour apple cider vinegar over the thyme and leave in a dark place for two weeks. Use 10-20 drops in a glass of water, up to 3 times a day, especially before bed.
About Tinctures...
Old salsa and spaghetti jars work great for making tinctures.
Make sure your herbs do not "stick out" of the vodka or apple cider vinegar, push them down leaving at least an inch of liquid above the herbs.
After your tincture has sat in dark place for a couple weeks, place a cheese cloth over the jar mouth and pour the liquid into another air tight storage jar, discard the herbs. Store your tincture in a dark place and use within a year.
Please respect nature and use common sense. Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's safe. Always research natural remedies before using and discuss with a professional who understands your medical history.
