How to make a tincture of medicinal plants: the preparations
Part of my work as a hagetisse is making all kinds of remedies from medicinal plants. Tinctures are of course one of these remedies. Although it isn’t hard to buy…

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Being a part of Wyrd itself
As those who have been walking with me probably know, I am a wyrd walker. I have written plenty about wyrd and its working on my website, especially about wyrd…

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Where do you buy your alcohol for your tincture menstruum?
People sometimes ask me where I buy the alcohol for my tincture menstruum. Of course, you’d want to use a good alcohol that is suitable for making tinctures and in…

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Your smart body: why listening to your body pays off
I am sitting at my computer today with a recovering upper lip. Let me explain. I once contracted a cold sore, just like at least a third of humanity. Normally…

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The foundation of a healthy life, part 8: the world that never goes out
One thing is important to realise before you decide what your world should look like: your body and mind are one. If your body is not doing well it is…

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Meanwhile, at my place…
Well, the books are all on their way to their new homes. I can actually move around in the house again. Now is the time to fill you in on…

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Illness and discomfort as an invitation to change
As some of you know, I used to offer one on one consultations. During those consultations, I helped people tackle problems. These could include chronic illnesses or other situations that…

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Herbal allies: how to choose the right plants to work with
Herbs are valuable allies, there is no question about that. There are, however, an awful lot of medicinal and magical plants. It’s impossible to get to know them all. How…

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An easy recipe for a simple and effective cough syrup
In the series about syrups I discussed how to make your own syrups. Today I will give you an easy recipe for a simple and effective cough syrup. Let's start…

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Yule: what Midwinter means to me
Yule’s drawing near. While I don’t follow a specific religious path – wondering why? You can read all about it here– I do celebrate midwinter big time! Since nature and…

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