Homemade Herbal Oils and Salves: Solar Infusion Technique for Botanical Oils
Creating your own herbal oils and salves is a very simple yet potent way to utilize the healing properties of medicinal herbs and botanicals. The solar infusion method uses gentle, natural heat from the sun to slowly extract beneficial plant compounds into the oil. Many herbalists like myself prefer or only use solar infusion methods when making topical skincare products. I find that solar infused oils and salve carry a healing quality that is unmatched by conventional stove top or induction (electrical) heat sources.
Spring Liver Cleanse Soup Recipe: Food as Medicine Natural Herbal Detox
The Spring season is an ideal time to support the body’s natural detoxification systems—especially the liver. Gentle nourishment with the abundance of Spring greens and other plant-based ingredients can help promote balance, digestion, and overall vitality. Using botanicals as food medicine supports long-term wellness habits, not just short-term detox, and is rooted in traditional herbal practices across cultures.