Lavender and Lemongrass LLC

04/20/2022

Springtime tonic 💜

🌿🐝🌿 Violet is our Herb of the Week! 🌿🐝🌿

Everything about violet exudes pleasure.

Harvesting violets on a sunny spring day, breathing in their unique heady scent, and making beautiful medicine from the blossoms has become one of my favorite April rituals. These harbingers of spring truly do uplift the heart.

Today I have an article showing you 5 Ways You Can Enjoy Violet. (Including delicious potions and treats like Violet Ice Cream and Violet Syrup.)

🌿 Visit the following link to get the recipes: https://bit.ly/2W8REt9 🌿

Botanical illustration by Tatiana Rusakova

04/10/2022

Herbal fruit punch:
3 parts, Hawthorn berry, Raspberry leaf, Nettles,
2 parts, Hibiscus, Orange peel (or any combination of citrus)
Steep overnight in fridge, (or make as a sun tea) strain and enjoy.
*Try adding cherries, pineapple, or any combination of fruit you have on hand.
Sweeten to taste.

11/26/2021

I'm feeling quite cordial!
Whipping up a batch today. :)

11/21/2021

Tis the season. Are you ready? These make-ahead blends are perfect to have on hand before a cold or flu begins.

Some of the best natural remedies that I like to have during the cold and flu season are time consuming. These ten teas are easy to make when you need them!

09/22/2021

Hoping to see you this Saturday on Main Street!

09/19/2021

Experimenting with a new tea blend today.
Black China tea, orange peel, cinnamon, cardamom and orange extract.

09/19/2021

Elderberry Winter Warmer Cordial✨ Ya’ll this seriously tastes *amazing* and is so medicinal too! And just look at that color!💜 And it’s always a plus when your medicine can taste good- am I right!? I like to enjoy my cordials the European way- sipping in sweet little cordial cups after dinner or while socializing with friends. They promote a sense of well-being and are total heart medicine- the root word of cordial is the Latin “cor” which means heart, and in Middle English cordial meant “of the heart”💞 Cordials are one of the topics covered in our upcoming online course, Spice Rack Medicine, and registration closes in just 1 WEEK on Jan 22nd! Link to learn more about class below and here’s the recipe for this cordial!

Spice Rack Medicine Winter Online Series-https://spicerackmedicineonline.teachable.com/p/spice-rack-medicine-online-series1

Elderberry Winter Warmer Cordial✨
1/2 cup Dried Elderberries
1/4 cup Dried Rose Hips
4 tbsp Dried Cinnamon (sticks, chips, or powder)
2 tbsp Dried Ginger (or 4 tbsp fresh)
Dried Orange Peel 2 tbsp (or 4 tbsp fresh)
1 cup Honey (preferably raw)
2 cups Alcohol of choice that is 40-50% alcohol content aka 80-100 proof (some options are vodka, brandy, grappa, whiskey, rum, gin)

So simple to make. Put all your herbs in a glass jar. Then pour in your alcohol and mix in the honey. It’s ok if your honey is crystallized as it will dissolve in the alcohol in a day or two. Mix well and let steep for a month! Shake daily if you can. Strain and it’s ready to use! Take a little but in a cordial glass daily for immune and emotional heart support. Enjoy with friends as often as possible💘

There's so much to talk about with each of these herbs but here's a few good tidbits! Elderberry provides anti-viral properties- Elderberry literally helps prevent virus cells from entering our own cells and replicating- and there’s of course a long history of traditional use backing this up. The Rose Hips add amazing flavor and a vitamin C boost, and then of course we have the amazing spices to warm it all up🔥🔥🔥 I added cinnamon, ginger, and orange peel. They add a depth of flavor but also immune-boosting naturally occurring essential oils that fight pathogens and these spices provide potent digestive support too!

09/01/2021

Warm and spicy, just in time for fall.

Ever want to know how to make candy? This ginger candy recipe is a tasty and healthful plasce to begin. Enjoy!

08/27/2021

Stop and Smell the Lavender!
Hope to see you in September ;)

08/20/2021

How does your garden grow?
Got mint?

Mint Extract Recipe
Author Mommypotamus
Ingredients
1 cup mint leaves (de-stemmed)
1 ½ cups vodka (or substitute bourbon or rum)
Instructions
Wash leaves and pat dry.
Remove leaves from stem and set aside.
Place leaves in a jar and mash them lightly so they will release their oils.
Pour alcohol over the leaves. Using a spoon, mash leaves down until completely covered.
Cover jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in a dark cabinet for 3-4 week, shaking occasionally. When the extract has reached the depth of flavor that you prefer, strain the the leaves from the extract. Store extract in either a dark container or in a dark cabinet.

07/26/2021

Such an easy recipe and makes for a lovey gift too.

Herbes de Provence is a classic French seasoning that any herb gardener can make at home—as long as you're growing Summer Savory, that is! 🌿

Here's more on our : https://bit.ly/2Uq0uFA

07/11/2021

A Healthy Homemade Kool-Aid Alternative
3-2-1 Herbal Tea
3 Tbs. Hibiscus
2 Tbs. Dandelion Leaf
1 Tbs. Rosehips
1/16 tsp. Stevia Powder
Place 4 cups of water in small saucepan and bring to just under a boil.
Add in all ingredients except for stevia.
Let steep for at least 20 minutes but longer is okay as well.
Strain tea and pour liquid into a 2 quart container once cooled.
Add in stevia and stir/shake to thoroughly mix.
Finish filling container with cold water.
Serve cold and enjoy!

06/15/2021

Foraging and frittering, such fun.

05/25/2021

A bit lengthy, but some great information is tucked into this article.

Enjoy Rosemary's thoughts on how to prepare the perfect cup of tea!

https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/the-fine-art-of-making-herbal-tea-2/

04/27/2021

Trying to get your kids to eat well and stay healthy every day can be exhausting! This free webinar will show you how the herbs can empower your kids to keep themselves healthy. Presented by herbal moms Kimberly Gallagher and Angela Rahim.

04/18/2021

Did you know?

Marshmallow root has many uses...sore throat remedy, heartburn home remedy, ulcers and much more...

02/14/2021

💚💜

Celebrate HAWTHORN with us today~ 💚

Hawthorn, Crataegus species

Parts used: fruit, flower, and leaves

Benefits: This is the best heart tonic herb there is. It has been revered and surrounded by legend for centuries. Hawthorn dilates the arteries and veins, allowing blood to flow more freely and releasing cardiovascular constrictions and blockages. It lowers blood pressure while strengthening the heart muscle. It also helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Hawthorn is outstanding both to prevent heart problems and to treat heart disease, edema, agina, and heart arrhythmia.

Suggested uses: Delicious as a tea, syrup, and jam. Can also be tinctured. Use on a regular basis.

Caution: If on heart medications, consult with your health care practitioner.