Blog - Wild Rose Herbs

Jul 09, 2012

Growing Calendula for You and Your Garden

If you’re looking to add herbs to your garden and your pantry, Calendula is a must. Not only is it ridiculously easy to grow, it also has an array of benefits for yourself and your garden. Both Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold) and Tagetes erecta (Mexican or Aztec Marigold) have similar traditional uses.

Calendula for You:
Heals and soothes just about any skin abrasion, rash, cut, burn,...

Jun 26, 2012

How & Why: Growing Yarrow - Achillea millefolium

I have a soft spot for Achillea millefolium, the many varieties of Yarrow. It was one of the first plants I learned to identify and use. I always make an effort to keep it close to my home. Simple to grow, this plant is not only lovely but also a multi-purpose medicinal.

Traditional Uses of Yarrow
Yarrow is most noted for its ability to heal cuts and wounds....

Jun 23, 2012

New Product: Ink Balm Natural Tattoo Aftercare

I've been making tattoo aftercare salves for myself since 2005, but recently decided to fine tune my favorite recipes for Wild Rose. Ink Balmis an ideal alternative to petroleum jellies and synthetic creams traditionally used for tattoo procedures and healing. An ultra moisturizing and absorbent base of organic Coconut Oil and Pacific Northwest Beeswax keeps skin hydrated without clogging pores....

May 29, 2012

Growing Borage for Happiness

Borage has long been celebrated as a simple tonic for happines and courage. Their petite, yet beautiful blue flowers are a reminder that joy is found in the most minute details of life. Borage is excessively simple to grow and will spread happiness wherever you let it.

Uses:
Traditionally, borage flowers were added to wine to "drive away all sadness, dullness and melancholy." They were also...

May 28, 2012

Savvy Tips, Demystifying Herbal Salves Part 2: Liquid to Solid

This week we'll be dealing with the herbal alchemy of transforming a liquid oil infusion into a solid salve. Be sure to check out last weeks blog about oil infusions if you haven't done so already. Every good salve must start with a good oil infusion.
The main thing to keep in mind when making a salve is preservation and cleanliness. When made and stored properly, salves have a shelf life of 2-3...