Bedtime Syrup and Tummy Calm Glycerite (CATNIP)*

If you have a “nervous” or anxious child that has trouble settling down before bedtime, this syrup is a lovely addition to hot tea or milk. A little goes a long way so a teaspoon is plenty. An infusion of catnip helped one of my daughters when she had anxiety about going to school. IContinue reading “Bedtime Syrup and Tummy Calm Glycerite (CATNIP)*”

Waste Not Want Not (Winter Glycerites)

Fall is a great time to think ahead and prepare for the cold and flu season. Extracts using glycerin are the perfect option for children and individuals wishing to avoid alcohol.  Glycerin alone is antimicrobial, antiseptic and a great preservative. It dilutes well with water without change, is very soothing to body tissues (when diluted), and naturallyContinue reading “Waste Not Want Not (Winter Glycerites)”