Herb extract

This white clover tincture is so easy to make from those pretty little white clovers that bloom everywhere in your yard! Herbal tinctures can provide so many natural benefits. Herbal tinctures are basically a concentrated herbal extract with alcohol. Alcohol is added to a fresh or dried herb to extract the active ingredients of the herb. White clover is a beneficial plant that contains a lot of essential vitamins and minerals and has some amazing medicinal benefits.

Learn how to make a mint extract with fresh peppermint and your favorite clear liquor. Homemade extracts are perfect for holiday gifts and cost less than store-bought extracts! It's also a good way to use up the summer harvest of mint leaves.

Making Herb Infused Oils is an easy way to enhance your health and cooking. Learn how to make herbal oils with dried herbs and create your own skin care creams, salves, and serums. #herbs #infusedoils #naturalskincare #thebutterhalf

Some herbs also wilt faster than others. One way to stop them becoming a slimy mess and to extend their life is through a tip I got from Annabel Langbein and that is to pluck off the leaves and make an oil that can keep in the fridge for another week or two. I tried them more as an experiment thinking that I had nothing to lose but the oil but I found them incredibly useful. Over the next week or two, I used the coriander in curries and dips while the basil was perfect for drizzling on top…

Learn how to make your own herb infused oils in this step by step guide. Use your finished oil to make lotions, creams, salves & more!

Want to learn how to make a tincture? Tincture recipes are easy and simple to make. This post even includes how to make an alcohol-free tincture (called a glycerite) for those who can't or won't consume alcohol. #tinctures #glycerites #herbalremedies

Use your garden herbs and make an easy herb-infused vinegar. The combinations are endless- here's how to make a batch of your own!

Herb infused oils are amazing for medicinal purposes! There many different remedies to make but all infused oils use the same basic methods when being made. Learn how to make herb infused oils. Are you ready to start getting into the real natural remedy realm? Don't get me wrong, drinking teas, making elderberry syrup, and using essential oils are definitely a part of the natural remedy world but I didn't feel like I was really into natural remedies until I made my first herbal infused oil…

ORANGE 🍊 BLOSSOM 🌱 AKA Neroli Orange-Citrus spp. A valuable medicinal herb, the orange originated in China, and by the Middle Ages was a favorite with Arabian physicians. In the 16th century, an Italian princess named Anna-Marie de Nerola reputedly discovered an oil extracted from the flowers, which she used to scent her gloves; today Neroli oil, as it became known, is prohibitively expensive. The Chinese remain the greatest enthusiasts of medicinal oranges: the bitter Seville orange (C…

Will infusing oil with fresh herbs work? Yes! Actually, it is best to infuse some herbs when fresh while it's best to infuse others when dry.

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So last month I wrote about my plan to create a illustrated recipe every week...in the hope of having a book published by They Draw and Cook ...well its working out so far. Recipe No 3 was Raspberry & Passionfruit cupcakes which was featured on their Valentines recipe collection. I was ab

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Botanical Name: Olea Europaea Other Common Names: african olive, brown olive, common olive, European olive, olive tree, small-fruited olive, wild olive Habitat: Olea Europaea is native to southern Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. African olive (subspecies) is native to Africa, Madagascar, western Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Description: Olive leaves are from the common olive tree, an evergreen tree usually 2-10m tall with branched upright stems. The leaves are arranged…

If you're struggling with seasonal blues, combine this simple herbal extract blend with healthy doses of natural light to make winter a little easier.

The next addition to my Christmas gift hampers will be chilli, smoked garlic and herb infused olive oil. Olive oil carries flavours fantastically and this is a brilliant way to capture fresh flavours in a bottle. It's also a tasty way to to recycle old wine bottles and use up any herbs that are waiting to…

Who doesn’t love vanilla extract? If you’ve ever done any baking, you know it finds its way into nearly every recipe. Even if it’s just a little, a bit of vanilla can add that extra something to make a dessert special. Even chocolate can be enhanced by a few drops of the stuff! It’s no surprise, …