Hello!
I did a ceremony for my tonic yesterday in the MW connecting to the plant spirits. My tonic is so delicious. Last night I asked if there was a message for me and the spirits of the plants of the Chinese master herbs answered. This seemed to be a collective spirit of the herbs that I purchased. I was told they will teach me. They went on to say this is the way to health, healing and ascension, happiness, well-being, euphoria and laughter. They said this was a trajectory to blossoming and to have full light in my life. That it will clear and activate my prana, my heart and make my physical body ring with bliss. Yeah! Thank you!!!
Blessings to all on your tonic walk!
Liz
Friday, October 7, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Making Hydrosols????
Hello All,
I am wondering if the process is basically the same as the tonic only with the plant instead of fruit and such. Meaning water in the bottom and receiver? I am also going to harvest some OSHA root with my friend (she uses the root to make medicine) and wondering if I can use the plant to make a hydrosol without the root or include both?
Thank you,
Michelle
I am wondering if the process is basically the same as the tonic only with the plant instead of fruit and such. Meaning water in the bottom and receiver? I am also going to harvest some OSHA root with my friend (she uses the root to make medicine) and wondering if I can use the plant to make a hydrosol without the root or include both?
Thank you,
Michelle
Monday, October 3, 2011
Clarify Tonic-Making Process?
Hi All,
I thought I would remember our process but I guess I was so excited. Now that I have started making my tonic, I am confused on parts of the directions. I would be grateful if someone can clarify this.
1. When we start do we put any water in the receiver pan or just in the bottom pan that is sitting on the stove element? I put a bunch of water in the lowest pan, perhaps too much. I also put 1 quart water (with the essential oils and environmental essence) in the receiver pan.
I am confused because step 4 of the instructions says to add 1 qt. water and the EO and FE to the receiver. Step 12 says to repeat checking the water level and simmering until the hydrosol equals one quart. Well, I started with 1 qt. water in the receiver pan.
2. How much water goes in the bottom pan?
3. How much water, if any, goes in the receiver pan?
4. Where do the essential oils and the flower essences go? on the fruit?
I would appreciate any help. Thank you so much!
Liz alias "Confused in AK"
I thought I would remember our process but I guess I was so excited. Now that I have started making my tonic, I am confused on parts of the directions. I would be grateful if someone can clarify this.
1. When we start do we put any water in the receiver pan or just in the bottom pan that is sitting on the stove element? I put a bunch of water in the lowest pan, perhaps too much. I also put 1 quart water (with the essential oils and environmental essence) in the receiver pan.
I am confused because step 4 of the instructions says to add 1 qt. water and the EO and FE to the receiver. Step 12 says to repeat checking the water level and simmering until the hydrosol equals one quart. Well, I started with 1 qt. water in the receiver pan.
2. How much water goes in the bottom pan?
3. How much water, if any, goes in the receiver pan?
4. Where do the essential oils and the flower essences go? on the fruit?
I would appreciate any help. Thank you so much!
Liz alias "Confused in AK"
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Hydrosols Before Snow
Hello All,
I made 3 hydrosols with Horsetail, Lady's Mantel, and Comfrey. I have been hoping the plants would hang on until I received the distiller so I was covering them with row covers, etc. . The plants definitely did not look their best but connecting with the plant spirit I was instructed to go ahead with the hydrosols.
Even though I filled the bottom water resevoir, I only got about 3/4 wine bottle of liquid in the process. There was always lots of water in the bottom pan. I distilled some plants for about 1.25 to 1.75 hours until the plant spirit directed me stop.
The liquid came out not clear but colored. The Lady's Mantel was lavender-colored from the start. The comfrey was green. The horsetail is greenish brown. I am doing Yarrow now. I hope to do Labrador Tea.
Be really careful not to burn yourself when pouring the liquid out of the distiller. It is easy to do. Ouch.
I have never made a hydrosol before. If anyone has any suggestions on the process please tell us. Thanks!
with love,
Liz
I made 3 hydrosols with Horsetail, Lady's Mantel, and Comfrey. I have been hoping the plants would hang on until I received the distiller so I was covering them with row covers, etc. . The plants definitely did not look their best but connecting with the plant spirit I was instructed to go ahead with the hydrosols.
Even though I filled the bottom water resevoir, I only got about 3/4 wine bottle of liquid in the process. There was always lots of water in the bottom pan. I distilled some plants for about 1.25 to 1.75 hours until the plant spirit directed me stop.
The liquid came out not clear but colored. The Lady's Mantel was lavender-colored from the start. The comfrey was green. The horsetail is greenish brown. I am doing Yarrow now. I hope to do Labrador Tea.
Be really careful not to burn yourself when pouring the liquid out of the distiller. It is easy to do. Ouch.
I have never made a hydrosol before. If anyone has any suggestions on the process please tell us. Thanks!
with love,
Liz
Labels
Liz - many thanks. The labels are beautiful, and thank you Michelle for being the point person for this blog. I think I've found a little house in Eugene that will be available Oct 15th. I'm heading down there tomorrow to finalize the process. Everything has moved along in divine timing, releasing the old and starting to bring in the new in so many areas of my life. I've purchased the juicer and the herbs will be coming soon. I had an opportunity to speak with Daniel from Mehu Liisa while in Eugene and relayed what I remembered of the process with the juicer. He cautioned about not using enough water in the bottom level saying that it was really easy to let it boil empty and says the bottom will definitely melt if it gets hot enough and dry. Told him I would pass that on, but I'm not sure I had the right info for him, not having my notes with me. Can't wait to make my tonic.
Sharing Tools
Hello,
Liz sent me an email with her beautiful labels that she created for her herb jars. She asked me to share them with all of you.
On the right side of the blog there is a box labeled "Helpful Tools" click on "Shared tools" for the link to her form that can be downloaded, printed and so on. This was a clean way to get all of you the form through the blog.
If anyone else has anything like this or any forms to upload, I am happy to do it, just shoot me an email.
Love and blessings,
Michelle
Liz sent me an email with her beautiful labels that she created for her herb jars. She asked me to share them with all of you.
On the right side of the blog there is a box labeled "Helpful Tools" click on "Shared tools" for the link to her form that can be downloaded, printed and so on. This was a clean way to get all of you the form through the blog.
If anyone else has anything like this or any forms to upload, I am happy to do it, just shoot me an email.
Love and blessings,
Michelle
A few questions???
Hello Everyone,
I have been offline doing some body healing but while in that process my supplies can in. I have a couple of days till I can begin creating but very interested in hearing how it is going for all of you.
I am wondering what size bottles you have all ordered, was then one we made 16oz or 32oz.
With the EZlid bottles (like the ones Lindsay used for her berry tonic she brought), do they seal as tightly so they can rest on the shelf till opened or will they need refrigeration from the start?
Has anyone made a hydrosol from a local plant yet?
Cara, I haven't heard back from you so just let me know when you are ready and send your address. I look forward to your Nettle Hydrosol.
Love to all,
Michelle
I have been offline doing some body healing but while in that process my supplies can in. I have a couple of days till I can begin creating but very interested in hearing how it is going for all of you.
I am wondering what size bottles you have all ordered, was then one we made 16oz or 32oz.
With the EZlid bottles (like the ones Lindsay used for her berry tonic she brought), do they seal as tightly so they can rest on the shelf till opened or will they need refrigeration from the start?
Has anyone made a hydrosol from a local plant yet?
Cara, I haven't heard back from you so just let me know when you are ready and send your address. I look forward to your Nettle Hydrosol.
Love to all,
Michelle
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