Jené’s herbal recipes and remedies for you to make at home
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Here is some seasonal inspiration: food, drinks, body care and aromatherapy. Enjoy and tell us what you think!
Travellers Deodorant & aromatherapy spray
Recipe for a 60ml deodorant spray. This deodorant is perfect to take on holiday: one bottle to share. It's a bacteria buster that contains witch hazel to soothe the skin and tighten pores, preventing excessive sweating. The aromatherapy oils appeal to men and women...
Elderflower Syrup
Ingredients: 20-25 elderflower heads (Sambucus nigra) 2 lemons (organic, unwaxed) 1 teaspoon of citric acid (not essential) 750g castor sugar 1 litre of water Method: Separate the flowers from the twigs and place the flowers in a large glass jar Squeeze the lemon...
Superfood Vegan Tagine
Rich in protein and packed with phytonutrients, this delicious dish is a feast for the eye, rich in flavour, and low in calories. It will keep you going for many hours without thoughts of snacking! Goes well with jeweled couscous. Roast or steam a butternut squash in...
Jeweled Couscous
Turn leftover couscous into a refreshing salad by adding chopped cucumber, tomatoes and red peppers along with some olive oil. Goes well with the Superfood Tagine... (Serves 6) You will need: 1 fresh lime or half a lemon half a bunch each of fresh mint and parsley...
Wild forage saute
Most wild plants are at their best in spring and early summer. After a long winter we really need their high concentrations of vitamin C, minerals and phytonutrients to detox and boost our immune systems. I made this sauce to accompany fresh mussels which we harvested...
Rose Pillow Spray
This pillow spray will transport you into calm and peaceful sleep. It's a heart opener that connects us with the intrinsic joyfulness that is in all of us, the joy that we sometimes forget we have. Pour this mix into a 30ml spray bottle or a romantic vintage perfume...
Rose Tea
This restorative tea will make you really happy! Recipe for one litre. You will need: 7 small rose buds or 2 tablespoons of rose petals (fresh or dried) 1 stevia leaf or a pinch of store-bought stevia powder honey to taste Method Boil the kettle and warm your teapot...
Rosewater to Drink
Fill a litre carafe with water and enhance it with the following: a small piece of amethyst (cleansing and harmonising); rose quartz (forgiveness, acceptance and selflove); clear quartz (for harmony and equilibrium of body, mind and spirit); a teaspoon of rosewater 3...
Sage Tea
Recipe for 1 litre A general pick-me-up for sore throats, mouth ulcers and when you're feeling generally rundown. You will need: 10 sage leaves 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 stevia leaf (or a pinch of storebought ground stevia) honey Method: Warm your teapot with a...
Barley & Spinach Soup with Sage
This soup is quick, easy, low in calories, high in vitamins and minerals and soothing on the digestive system. You will need: 1 onion; 3 sticks of celery and 3 sage leaves, finely chopped 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1.5 litres of vegetable stock 200 g fresh spinach...
Aromatherapy with Sage
Sage is a great virus and bacteria buster, ideal for neutralising germs in the air. At the same time it cleanses our energy fields, diffusing irritation and tiredness. It even improves one's memory. With the essential oil of sage diffusing in your living room, calm,...
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