I've been a little off the radar recently. Initially I had lost my inspiration to write, but as winter went on, it became almost as much due to a sense of guilt from not having written earlier. I know I can't be the only one but this must be the first winter that I haven't... Continue Reading →
Herbal glycerites are a gentle form of tincture. Though many decree glycerites are “non-alcoholic”, this isn’t strictly true as glycerine is actually a sugar alcohol. However, it comes with none of the typical effects of alcohol, making glycerites pretty perfect for those who can’t or shouldn’t ingest alcohol, whether due to age, religion or health... Continue Reading →
Binomial: Nepeta cataria Common names: Cat mint, catnep, cat(s)wort Family: Lamiaceae Parts used: Aerial parts Native to: Europe and most of Asia Distribution: Worldwide Botanical description: A hardy perennial; catnip grows 1 ft – 3ft tall. As with others of the mint family, it’s stem is square, growing erect with branched opposing stems. A down... Continue Reading →
Herbal She Wrote 