Fire Cider -- It's a yearly fall ritual in my home. It has been for a very long time! Do you make this fabulous Immune Booster? If you don't, I highly recommend that you take the time to assemble the ingredients + get busy! This concoction is what is known in herbal circles as an... Read More The post Fire Cider - DIY Immune booster appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
Do you want to have some fun? This may sound like an odd "fun project" but I really enjoy making functional food preparations which incorporate HERBS and healthy FOODS together. Any time is a great time to infuse the harvest or any herbs that you have on hand. These DIY herbal honey... Read More The post DIY Herbal Honey recipes appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
Thyme is a powerful medicinal plant ally. Make yourself some thyme syrup and be ready for winter! Don’t forget the delights of thyme in the kitchen too.. This amazing plant, so often overlooked is truly an important participant in my winter herbal medicine chest. Herbal syrups are easy to make. Essentially, we make a strong... Read More The post Thyme Syrup ~ Make this to combat coughs this winter! appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
Garlic is one of the most versatile herbs in our herbal apothecary. Whether it's raw, sautéed lightly, roasted, pickled, chopped into honey or made into syrup ~ it's a super healer. Garlic syrup is another favourite remedy for raspy or sore throats, congestion or coughs. It can alleviate congestion in the lungs as it... Read More The post Easy Garlic Syrup appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
These days, I don't need to go far in my day before meeting a friend or colleague or client who has a similar complaint. Many of the 'imbalances' that people experience can be traced back to some form of inflammation. We can truly help ourselves by making choices daily which add anti-inflammatory herbs and spices... Read More The post 15 top Anti-Inflammatory Herbs and Spices appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
Have you heard of the famed “Four Thieves Vinegar”? When I had my shop, Studio Botanica, in the west end of Toronto, this was a definite 'best seller'. It's easy to make and the anti-microbial ingredients pack a healing punch for immune support all year long! There are a few versions of this legendary story. ... Read More The post Four Thieves vinegar recipe (legend included) appeared first on Studio Botanica.| Studio Botanica
Is garlic good for you? YES! Let me count the ways and share some favourite ways to use more in your days ~ recipes included!| Studio Botanica
“Oregano” Botanical Name: Origanum vulgare Common Names: Oregano Family: Lamiaceae Parts Used: Leaves Constituents: Carvacrol (phenol) Thymol Rosmarinic acid Actions: Anti-microbial Ant…| Materia Medica