When you need something fresh to pick yourself up after a long day especially a hot one in the heart of summer—this fuss-free lavender lemonade recipe is a wonderful drink that you can enjoy any time with plenty of ice.
The art of distillation dates back past 5000 BC. Herbal waters or hydrosols even predate
the preparation of essential oils by hundreds of years.
Hydrosols Prepared using an Alembic
written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, RH (AHG)
In previous posts I have provided some guidance for creating floral waters at home in your kitchen using common kitchen utensils, cooking pots and ice. Here are some photos of my own alembic, created by a potter who specialises in creating replicas of ancient pottery…
Sunburn Sprizter
Soothing Summer Sunburn Blend
A soothing, cooling relief for the heat of a sunburn.
50 ml Aloe vera juice or gel
10 drops of Lavander essential oil
3 drops Peppermint essential oil
40 ml Witch hazel water, distilled
10 ml Distilled water
Mix all ingredients together in a spritzer bottle (100 ml…
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