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Budding Herbalist sharing my journey discovering the magic of plants

Nettle Oxymel

May 17, 2022      Leave a Comment

Acid + Honey + Nutrients

What Is An Herbal Oxymel

This type of herbal preparation dates back centuries. In Ancient Greece, a variety of oxymels were created to address different concerns. The two base ingredients needed to make an oxymel are vinegar, preferably apple cider vinegar with the mother and raw, unprocessed honey. The word itself translates to “acid and honey” and together, they make a powerful duo that is full of flavor.

Why Make An Herbal Oxymel

As I’ve learned throughout my herbal studies, a plant’s constituents and benefits can be extracted through different menstrums (water, alcohol, acid or sugar to name a few). When creating an herbal oxymel, since there are two bases, you will have double the potency. The high acetic acid in apple cider vinegar works to pull out the minerals of the herb you are using. Adding in raw honey, provides a high sugar content which aids in extending the shelf life of your recipe. Not to mention, the added benefits of minerals and live enzymes honey has.

This immune boosting herbal preparation is great for gut health, respiratory health and is full of antioxidants. I can see why oxymels have been a standard herbal practice for centuries!

Benefits Of Nettle

If I were to chose one herb that, through the course of my studies, surprised me as quickly becoming one of my favorites, it would have to be nettle! This dark green leaf packs a powerful punch and I am not just referring to the sting you’ll get if you don’t wear gloves while harvesting. I am talking about the phytonutrients found in this lovely herbal ally.

Some of the things I love about Nettle:

  • Rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids
  • High in chlorophyll
  • A great source of; calcium, magnesium and iron
  • Anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine which helps with sinus congestion or allergies
  • Nutritive tonic for the kidneys

Nettle nourishes, supports, and energizes the whole body, and is richly nourishing to the blood.ย – The Herbarium

Plus, the earthy taste of nettle is delicious too! Turning this herb into an oxymel combines some of my most favorite ingredients and I love having it on hand.

How To Make A Nettle Oxymel

This process is straight forward and has a lot of wiggle room. Using the folk method, we will be doing a 1:1 ratio of vinegar to honey. Feel free to adjust according to your taste. For a less sour taste, simply add more honey than vinegar!

  1. In a jar, add in nettle, filling about 1/4 of the jar with the herb. You can use either fresh or dried. However, if using fresh, fill the jar 1/2 way.
  2. Next, pour in apple cider vinegar, filling the jar 1/2 way full.
  3. Pour in raw honey next, filling the jar the rest of the way.
  4. Give it a good stir & using wax paper as a barrier, place a lid on top.
  5. This oxymel will need to sit for about 2 weeks. Make sure to flip it every couple of days to ensure the nettle is being distributed throughout. You will notice it will float to the top and that’s ok, but giving a good flip and shake will help!
  6. When the 2 weeks is up, use a fine mesh strainer and cheesecloth to filter out the nettle. Pour the oxymel liquid into a bottle and store in the pantry.

The shelf life for an herbal oxymel is about 6 months.

You can use this much like any other herbal creation, when your body needs some extra help! Spring is allergy season for most and this is a wonderful way to help reduce some of the irritation. For women, this is a great option to take during moon time. Replenishing iron and vitality is always beneficial when you feel depleted.

Happy creating friends!

P.S. Don’t forget, kiddos under the age of 1 should not have honey products!

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Recipe:
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โœจ 6 cups filtered water 
โœจ 1 cinnamon stick
โœจ 4 cloves 
โœจ 3 cardamom pods 
โœจ 1/4 inch of fresh ginger 
โœจ 10+ small astragalus root chips
โœจ 1/2 cup rose hips 
โœจ 2 cups raw honey 

This recipe makes a big batch to get you through the first month of school. Store it in the refrigerator & get creative with how you take it! 

A drizzle over pancakes ๐Ÿฅž, a spoonful in your milk ๐Ÿฅ› or just straight up. 

Stay well friends ๐Ÿ’œ

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Easy pomade recipe:
โšก๏ธ 2 tablespoons of beeswax
โšก๏ธ 2 tablespoons of coconut oil 
โšก๏ธ 1 teaspoon of arrowroot powder
โšก๏ธ 5 drops EO of choice (optional)

Melt the beeswax in a double boiler or makeshift one by putting a measuring cup inside a pot with water filled 1/2 way. Add coconut oil and melt together. Remove from heat, pour into tin or jar and quickly add arrowroot powder and stir. Add essential oil drops and stir again. Let pomade cool. When ready to use, a little goes a long way. 

This stuff is awesome! Perfect hold, not too stiff, not too greasy. PLUS the shelf life is 1 year, so a little jar will get you through the school year ๐Ÿ“š ๐ŸŽ 

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โœจ 1/4 cup rose hips โค๏ธ: did you know rose hips contain more vitamin c than oranges โ€‰โ€‰
โœจ 1 tablespoon nettle ๐ŸŒฟ: a boost of minerals & vitamins โ€‰โ€‰
โœจ 1 tablespoon rose ๐ŸŒน: for a cooling touch & some much needed antioxidants โ€‰โ€‰
โœจ fill jar with spring water, like @mountainvalleywater 
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But NETTLE is my โœจ favorite โœจ 

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Summer is a blessing and a curse. Thereโ€™s nothing better than playing out under the sunโ€™s warm rays, but a little too long in the sun can cause skin damage. But have no fear, herbalism is here! Beat the heat and soothe sunburns this summer with a cooling and soothing frozen calendula (Calendula officianalis) infused aloe vera (Aloe vera) gel ice cube. This recipe for DIY frozen aloe and calendula cubes will come in handy after the long days spent in the garden, the afternoons by the sea, or those childrenโ€™s parties that seem to always be scheduled during heat waves.ย 

The full how-to can be found in my stories or link in my bio ๐Ÿ’›

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Not just for winter, youโ€™ll love this recipe!โ€‰
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I love a good simmer pot! What you may not have thought was, I even love them during warmer months as well! Sometimes we think of these just for Fall & Winter, but in this post I hope to change your mind. As the water bubbles up, herbs ๐ŸŒฟ & fruit ๐Ÿ‹ & spices ๐Ÿง‚ dance around making pops of sweet aroma. Filling your house with natural goodness. Even the steam from the simmer provides some welcomed moisture in the hot heat of summer. Iโ€™m telling you, these are not just for the colder months. Herbal steams, herbal simmer pots, are year round ๐Ÿ’•โœจโ€‰
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Summer simmer recipe:โ€‰
โœจin a large pot, fill with water, then add the following herbs to the pot:โ€‰
โœจ rosemary, brings cleansing & protectionโ€‰
โœจ calendula, brings positive energyโ€‰
โœจ lemon balm, brings balance & uplifts โ€‰
โœจ mint, brings healthโ€‰
โœจ lavender, brings love & tranquilityโ€‰
โœจ lemon slices, bring purificationโ€‰
โœจ orange peel, brings joy โ€‰
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Hydration for these hot summer days โ˜€๏ธ โ€‰โ€‰
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Summertime is for picnics, bbqs, beach days, water play & outside fun! But, all of these take a toll not only on our skin, but our hair too. This recipe gives your hair a big ole drink of moisture, providing hydration, shine and some TLC โœจโ€‰โ€‰
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Just a few pantry ingredients are needed to make this hair mask & you probably already have them all! โ€‰โ€‰
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Hereโ€™s what I did:โ€‰โ€‰
โœจ start by creating a luscious infused oil using coconut oil & rosemary. I made an 8 ounce batch for this. Your hair will love these two! Rosemary helps stimulate hair growth & helps scalp health. Coconut oil will give your hair moisture & shine. I used the crockpot method to create the oil. If you want a step-by-step - check out my blog!โ€‰โ€‰
โœจ Next, using a blender, add in about 4 avocados. These babies are going to coat your hair with rich hydration and will bring dry hair back to life! โ€‰โ€‰
โœจ once the infused oil is done, strain & add it to the blender with the avocado. Mix it all up until creamy.โ€‰โ€‰
โœจ pour into silicone molds, the ones I used have the look of a comb, it helps run through your hair (a little tough to pop out not going to lie, youโ€™ll see some not so perfect ones at the end). โ€‰โ€‰
โœจ place the molds into the freezer, I like to freeze these to prevent browning. โ€‰โ€‰
โœจ once frozen, pop them out & use on clean wet hair. Leave the hair mask on for about 5-10 mins, then rinse out. โ€‰โ€‰
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Get ready for shine โœจ & healthy hair!! โ€‰โ€‰
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