Floral Hydrosols
Hydrosols are by-products of essential oil distillation (also known as floral waters). These liquids contain the same properties as essential oils, however they are less potent and safer to use. All herbs listed below were grown and harvested in my yard except for sweet fern (which was harvested from my family acreage in Northern Wisconsin). I used my copper distiller to produce the hydrosols and the herbs that were used to produce them were organically grown. Since these were produced in small batches, quantities are very limited! For complete descriptions of each herb, please read below.
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens): Not your typical geranium, but a rose-scented pelargonium. As the name implies, this hydrosol has a light rose scent, but not at all overpowering. Perfect for those who enjoy rose, without the cloying, strong smell.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): This herb is known as a nervine and helps to induce a state of relaxation. This lemon scented hydrosol includes a slight honeyed hint that doubles as a facial cleanser and an astringent; it is naturally antimicrobial.
Sweet Grass (Hierochloe odorata): Also known as vanilla grass, this herb definitely highlights a light and dry vanilla scent. This grass has been known for centuries to be useful in energy clearing.
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris): Herbaceous and slightly musky, this herb helps to balance female hormones and can assist in various skin aliments. Mugwort has a history of enhancing dreamwork.
Sweet Fern (Comptonia peregrina): A plant of the north, this herb thrives in all weather extremes and the sandiest of soils. Like other plants in the Bayberry family, the scent of sweet fern reveals full-bodied, spicey and herbaceous notes. Can be worn as a fragrance or used as a facial cleanser.
Cedar (Thuja occidentalis): This hydrosol has a sharp, evergreen scent. You can tell that is it a powerful anti-microbial herb! Cedar has anti-viral properties and can cleanse the air as it has been used for centuries as a smudging herb. It is considered sacred to many Native American tribes.
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