Aromatherapy and herbal workshops at Integrative Healing Arts Studio West Reading
Herbal Medicine
Stinging Nettle-Urtica dioica for Good Health
Stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, or as my mom calls them “brennnessel” in German. In Germany after WWII her family was severely malnourished as there was not much food available, their …
Blue Monday-Let the Sun Shine In-Wellness Tips for the Dull of Winter
Usually around this time of year the dark days and chill of winter begin to weigh on me, I curse the cold and long for my summer garden. Blue Monday …
Fresh Organic Ginger Returns to the Studio
It’s been a few very long months that I have been anxiously awaiting the harvest of this fresh organic ginger from Hawaii. Currently I have white ginger and galangal here …
St. John’s Wort Infused Oil
This weekend I made some infused oil from my beautiful St. John’s wort plant. St. John’s wort is traditionally known and used for its ability to promote a feeling of well being but it also has many therapeutic actions that make it great for topical use that include antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, astringent, and antiseptic which can make it a wonderful healing body oil and massage oil for sore muscles.
Making an infused oil is easy and rewarding as you use what nature provides us to heal. In this blend there are simple ingredients of sweet almond oil, St. John’s wort, and some lavender essential oil which is optional. Other essential oils can also be added to enhance the aroma or therapeutic intention of your blend. Take care in the sun if you are using a body oil with St. John’s wort because it could increase your chances of getting sunburn.
Some fun herbal and aromatherapy workshops will be scheduled soon here at the studio where we will be making many of these different preparations. Make sure to ask for some of my St. John’s wort massage oil for your next scheduled massage!
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Tulsi, Holy Basil, Queen of Herbs
Tulsi, Holy Basil, known as “Queen of Herbs” and “The Incomparable One” is one of the most sacred plants in India and is used as an Ayurvedic tea herb. Tulsi has profound medicinal and spiritual effects and has been used for centuries for its benefits for the mind~body~spirit. One of the main therapeutic actions of holy basil is to act as an adaptogen in the body which promote’s the body’s natural healing abilities and helps it respond better to physical, mental, and emotional stress, it is also a powerful anti-oxidant and beneficial for all body systems especially digestive and respiratory. Holy basil is often planted by doors or hung in doorways for good luck and spiritual harmony in the home. Shown in the picture is the Kapoor variety but I also have Krishna, Rama, and Vana varieties available at the studio, fresh and dried.
New Herbal Infusion~Taming the Dragon
A calming evening herbal tea to soothe frazzled nerves and relax the mind & body. This blend includes my special mixture of skullcap, passion flower, lemon verbena, and other herbs to promote well being, and can also be very supportive for the ladies right before “that time” of the month.
Herbal Workshops at Integrative Healing Arts Studio, Penn Ave, West Reading
A Delicious Golden Milk Recipe~ Ginger and Turmeric
Here is a simple golden milk recipe that you can make from fresh or dried ginger and turmeric that is quick, delicious, and healthy. Make sure you are using an …