This topical vapo-rub recipe has been tailored as a salve for colds, nasal and chest congestion.
July 8, 2015
This topical vapo-rub recipe has been tailored as a salve for colds, nasal and chest congestion. Natural Vapor Rub Recipe Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List This recipe is in your Shopping List Print Recipe Print Shopping List Servings Prep Time glass jar Ingredients 1/2 cup Rice Bran Oil1 tbsp Beeswax1/8 tsp Vitamin E Oil 1 capsule10 drops Japanese Peppermint […]
June 24, 2015
If you use essential oils, you may have figured out that there are plenty of ways to experience their benefits. From using a diffuser to ionize the beautiful oil into the air, to mixing Japanese Peppermint oil into sore muscles, these oils are versatile and can be fun to experiment with! One step further would be carefully and thoughtfully using essential oils with children. Of course, […]
June 17, 2015
This lung & chest congestion formula can be made into a tea, syrup or tincture, and is very effective in clearing up bronchial congestion. DIY Congestion Formula Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List This recipe is in your Shopping List Print Recipe Print Shopping List Servings Prep Time Ingredients 2 parts Licorice Root1 part Elecampane1 part Cinnamon1 part Echinacea1/4 part […]
May 27, 2015
Some of the best things are sunshine, green grass, and leaving the house without a coat on… In Edmonton, unfortunately, these small blisses do not grace us year-round, which is why we created this diy facial mist recipe to uplift and brighten your day, while infusing your skin with nutrients. Uplifting Facial Mist Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List This […]
May 27, 2015
Cool your jets with Stephanie Tourle’s DIY Peppermint Foot Spray. This simple foot spray will help to cool you off quickly, and reenergize on a hot, summers day. Lini-Mint Peppermint Foot Chiller Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List This recipe is in your Shopping List Print Recipe Print Shopping List Servings Prep Time Ingredients 1 cup Unflavored Vodka30 drops Peppermint Essential Oil1/2 […]
May 27, 2015
These DIY Essential Oil Blends are nothing short of lovely, as they light up any room. Our Favorite DIY Essential Oil Blends Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List This recipe is in your Shopping List Print Recipe Print Shopping List Servings Prep Time Ingredients Comforting & Grounding5 drops Vanilla Essential Oil4 drops Black Spruce Essential OilGoodmorning, Sunshine3 drops Sweet Orange […]
May 27, 2015
Using essential oils, make these diy fall smells and pour in your diffuser to warm and spice up your place. Also, these essential oils have natural anti-bacterial/anti-viral properties to help keep the cold & flu bugs away! Simple DIY Fall Smells Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List This recipe is in your Shopping List Print Recipe Print Shopping List Servings […]
May 14, 2015
Nadine Artemis, the creator of Living Libations, is always bringing gentle and loving awareness to the different parts of our bodies through the products she creates – and she has totally hit the nail on this one…
March 1, 2015
“Odors have a power of persuasion stronger than that of words, appearances, emotions or will. The persuasive power of an odor cannot be fended off, it enters into us like breath into our lungs, it fills us up, imbues us totally. There is no remedy for it.” ― Patrick Süskind Having grown up on a ranch, the perfume of the prairies is a primary element of […]
February 20, 2015
Here in our Botanical Apothecary, it is not uncommon to find healthy mama’s (and mama to be’s) to be pursuing our essential oil collection seeking advice and tips for using oils for a healthy pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. As a Doula and Herbalist, I believe in the power and healing of these powerful botanical oils for pregnancy and childbirth. Here are my top six favorite […]
February 2, 2015
The pace of life today is fast. Amidst all of the areas of our life that constantly need our attention, it seems our romantic relationships are most easily neglected. This is not because they aren’t important, but simply because we feel our partners are the most understanding. They are the ones who will kiss us on the forehead at the end of a crazy day and […]
January 3, 2015
This blend looks at the essential oils from an esoteric point of view. Each one of these oils is ruled by the sun and the element fire. May it fill your home with strength, warmth, and good fortune. Visit us in-store to grab all of your Essential Oil needs, click here! Winter Solstice Blend Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List […]
November 21, 2014
The coming holiday season stirs emotions like no other; whether it be childhood nostalgia, longings for those no longer with us, memories of joy and delight, or dread about the many details that need to get done. We rollercoaster through these days, seemingly with little control over how to react, or keep up the pace. Sometimes it takes a toll on our health, and exhaustion cloaks […]
October 24, 2014
The combination of soothing ingredients makes this the best soothing, hydrating & calming bath tea yet! Calming Bath Tea Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List This recipe is in your Shopping List Print Recipe Print Shopping List Servings Prep Time tea bag Ingredients 1 Tea Bag1 tsp Chamomile Tea Leaves1 tbsp Raw Oats1 splash Coconut Milk add to bath water1 […]
August 25, 2014
Not a lot of people realize that we have Do-It-Yourself classes in the Kolya Apothecary for everything from making your spa products from scratch to crafting teas for flavour and medicinal properties. The growing trends of getting back to the basics and learning to do things ourselves are exemplified in the popularity of websites like Pinterest, where people share their homemade projects and crafts. But besides […]
February 17, 2012
Create calmness, soothe anxiety, and discover clarity with aroma-therapeutic properties delivered by this DIY room spray packed with essential oils, flower essence and witch hazel. Grab all of your Apothecary needs here! Peace of Mind Room Spray Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! Add to Shopping List This recipe is in your Shopping List Print Recipe Print Shopping List Servings Prep Time Ingredients 7 […]