Herbal Wisdom

Healing Grief

By Seraphina Capranos / May 1, 2017 /

Healing Grief: Natrum Muriaticum When I was 21 years old, my father unexpectedly died 10 days after my birthday. He was 47 years old. Death is strange. It’s as natural as birth, we all know it’s going to happen, yet when we see someone grieving the loss of a beloved we treat them like an…

Simple Aloe Vera Skin Spray

By Seraphina Capranos / August 7, 2016 /

While I don’t really burn when exposed to the sun, many members of my friends and family do. I wish I could credit who I learned this recipe from – It might be that I read a version of this from Rosemary Gladstar or James Green decades ago. Nonetheless, this is a simple recipe I…

Rose Honey, Rose Vinegar & A Heavenly Rose Elixir

By Seraphina Capranos / May 17, 2016 /

(Enrollment is open for The Rose & Root Apprenticeship. This post is a small taste of what’s featured in the program. We’d love you to join! Begins June 4th. ) At some point in our lives, we encounter the renowned beauty of Rose. Hand-delivered flowers, rose petal baths, the alluring scent of our favorite cream.…

Lilac Blossom Cordial

By Seraphina Capranos / April 25, 2016 /

Nothing says spring to like the intoxicating scent of lilac blossoms. They remind me of the sweetness of childhood, my mother’s birthday, and the hope and renewal that spring rains bring. The fragrance so heady and delicious I’ve always want to eat them – and you can! While I enjoy lilac blossom tea with a…