Calendula Infused Coconut Oil Preparation

by Deb McCracken

• I filled a 24 oz. jar about 1/3 full with calendula flowers, then weighed them (.6oz).
• After warming the coconut oil in a double boiler until melted, I poured it over the herb, measuring and recorded the amount (23oz).

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White Willow Bark Tincture

by Deb McCracken

Although I’ve made many tinctures over the years, this is my first try with white willow bark. I’m curious to see how it will work for easing pains—headaches, menstrual cramps, joint pain, etc. » Read more

Dandelion Root & Flowers Tincture

by Jill McClean

Herb used:  Dandelion
Method:  Folk method
Menstruum:  100 proof vodka

I decided to create a Dandelion tincture because I love the idea of it being a liver cleanser.  I’m sure  that I’m not alone in thinking, that the body needs a little help with detoxing. » Read more

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Syrup 

by Liane Moccia

Elderberries have antiviral properties, helping prevent and speed recovery from colds and flu. This syrup is a convenient and tasty way to ingest the medicinal properties of the berries. » Read more

Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) Herbal Tincture

by Liane Moccia

Dandelion root is a key detoxifying herb that gently stimulates the liver and gall bladder to clear waste products from the body. This tincture will be used as a gentle liver tonic in the following dosage (as recommended in James Green’s The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook): » Read more

Poison Ivy & Insect Bite Paste

by Kirstin Biery

Herbal preparations project: For this project, I chose to make a paste to use for poison ivy &/or insect bites.  However, there are several items in my home that I already make for myself that also fall into this category. » Read more

Dandelion Leaf, Root, & Artichoke Leaf Glycerite

by Kirstin Biery

For my herbal preparations project, I chose to make a glycerite instead of a tincture. We have an alcohol-free house, so making a standard alcohol-based tincture would not work for us. » Read more