If you are familiar with the traditional medicine of China, India, or Tibet you have come across powdered formulas. Ancient recipes made from plant, animal, and mineral ingredients that are sometimes toxic and need to be consumed with knowledge and care. Powders can be taken as part of a tea, in capsules, or mixed intoContinue reading “Rejuvenation Pastes*”
Category Archives: Tonics and Restoratives
BLACK CURRANT and Thyme Oxymel
It is always exciting to find and experiment with something new. I made three oxymels this year, each using a different type of fruit-oranges, currants, and hawthorn berries. An oxymel is an infusion of herbs into vinegar and honey (see also shrubs, kvass, kombucha, switchels and other similar fermented “sodas”/drinks ). Plants easily give upContinue reading “BLACK CURRANT and Thyme Oxymel”
Spring Green’s Tea For Grounding
This morning I woke up very anxious. I proceeded to spill an entire bag of dried thyme on the floor, tip a cup of tea over on the counter, and slice open my finger when I opened a drawer-all before breakfast. I went outside to harvest ingredients for a tincture and realized that I was notContinue reading “Spring Green’s Tea For Grounding”
Blackbird's Backyard Pharmacy 