Healing Florals & Quick Tincture Recipe

It’s the prefect time of year to reconnect with the various roles that plants and flowers play in our lives. So many of the blooms we love have more to offer than just beauty. With all the sickness and sluggishness that the wintery months bring, it’s a great time to move our focus away from the visual benefits (just for a moment!) and embrace the healing beauty of flowers.

We took a trip to our favorite natural health food store and stocked up on an assortment of dried plants and florals to blend to create teas and tinctures. Moving forward, we plan to grow and dry some of our own flowers to use. But here is a simple and inexpensive way to get started. Remember, there’s lots of information out there, so talk to a specialist or do some online research before deciding what you want to use. Everyone’s body reacts differently, so make sure what you choose won’t conflict with any health issues or medications you’re taking. — The Ladies of Forêt

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