Borealis Holistics

02/13/2026

02/08/2026

MUGWORT.
The Watcher Between Worlds.

In the Old Ways 🧙 Mugwort was never a fashionable herb or a social media ritual.
She was a guardian.

She was carried for protection.
Burned to clear interference.
And drunk as an infusion to steady the spirit, protect the dream gate, and hold the psychic field firm.

Mugwort does not fling doors open.
She decides what may pass.

This is why she has always belonged to seers, midwives, walkers between, and those who travel the inner worlds. Taken as a tea ☕️ , she works gently through the body, reinforcing personal and energetic boundaries while keeping perception clear, protection with awareness, not numbness.

Mugwort teaches sovereignty.
She strengthens the edges of the self.

When you work with Mugwort infusion, the movement matters:

Clockwise is to seal, strengthen, and protect.
“I am protected and safe in all I do.”

Anti clockwise is to release fear, intrusion, and old insecurity
“I release fears and insecurities.”

This is not a herb of force.
It is a herb of remembering.

When the body remembers its edges, the spirit stands steady.
When the field is clear, protection no longer needs effort.

The Old Ways were never loud.
They were precise.
And they worked because they honoured the body, the spirit, and the space between.

Blessed Be Justine. 🧙💜

02/03/2026

🍯🔥 Amish Fire Cider Honey (Quick Recipe)

You’ll need:
Ginger, horseradish, onion, garlic, hot peppers, lemon zest + lemon juice, rosemary, turmeric, raw honey

Step-by-step:

1. Chop/grate: ginger + horseradish. Slice onion, garlic, peppers.
2. Add everything to a clean jar: 2 Tbsp ginger (grated), 1–2 Tbsp horseradish (grated), ½ onion (sliced), 4–6 garlic cloves (smashed), 1–2 peppers (sliced), Zest of 1 lemon + 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 sprig rosemary, 1 tsp turmeric (or 1 Tbsp fresh grated).
3. Pour honey over top until fully covered. Stir.
4. Seal + steep 24–72 hours (room temp). Shake daily.
5. Strain (optional) and store.

How to use: 1 tsp daily, or stir into warm (not boiling) water/tea. 🍋🌿🔥

02/03/2026

Every firefly you see is hunting for nectar from native blooms. Without coneflower, goldenrod, and asters, they simply can't complete their lifecycle or light up your nights. Firefly numbers are plummeting, and the biggest culprit isn't what you'd expect. It's not just light pollution. It's the absence of the native plants they've depended on for millennia.

02/03/2026

YARROW (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow is a hardy perennial herb with feathery green leaves and clusters of small white, yellow, pink, or red flowers. It grows 24–36 inches tall and thrives in temperate regions. Historically, yarrow has been valued for its leaves, flowers, and roots in traditional herbalism, and it continues to be appreciated for both wellness and ecological benefits.

Parts Used and Traditional Applications

Leaves:
• Traditionally used in teas, infusions, and poultices
• Included in gentle wellness routines for soothing minor skin irritations
• Mildly aromatic, incorporated into herbal formulas

Flowers:
• Used in teas, tinctures, and infused oils
• Historically included in herbal preparations for calming and supportive effects

Roots:
• Historically used in plant-based remedies for pain relief, including toothache
• Occasionally brewed in teas for medicinal purposes
• Less commonly used than aerial parts but documented in traditional herbal practices

Forms:
• Fresh or dried leaves, flowers, and roots
• Tea
• Tincture
• Infused oil
• Poultice
• Capsules

Fun Facts:
• Known as Soldier's Woundwort due to its historic use in stopping bleeding
• Scientific name, Achillea, refers to Greek hero Achilles, who is said to have used it to treat soldiers' wounds during the Trojan War
• Sometimes used to induce or stop nosebleeds, earning the nickname “nosebleed plant”
• Attracts beneficial insects such as butterflies, bees, ladybugs, and hoverflies
• Starlings and other birds weave yarrow into nests to repel parasites
• Can produce yellow and green dyes for textiles
• Thrives in poor soil, is drought tolerant, and helps prevent soil erosion
• Edible and used in traditional medicine and divination
• Strong aromatic scent similar to sage or chrysanthemum, which deters deer

Native Range:
Europe, Asia, and North America

⚠️ Always do your research before introducing into your diet, especially if you have any underlying or pre-existing conditions, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking medications. Yarrow, including the root, is generally not recommended during pregnancy.