Some herbalists choose to use glycerine as an alternative to alcohol to create their herbal extracts (glyercites). This modern approach can be a good alternative to alcohol extracts (tinctures) for: People who avoid alcohol for health or personal reasons. Children, … Continued
Winter is a great time to harvest Barba de Viejo (Usnea). There are several Usnea species in New Mexico which can be used interchangeably. We usually harvest Usnea cavernosa as it grows in abundance nearby, but we try to make … Continued
This season of giving, we have teamed up with Colibri Corazon to curate and donate a package of herbal goodies for one lucky winner! When you DONATE $20 or more to Breath of My Heart between Giving Tuesday and December 15th … Continued
We stumbled across a big stand of rose hips today! What a sweet find, especially this late in November.. by now they’re usually picked clean by the bears. Rose hips are best known for being a good source of vitamin … Continued
Have you ever wondered why we call liquor “spirits”? Recently, a friend was asking me about our spagyrics – what are they? But before you can understand what a spagyric tincture is, you’ll need a crash course in alchemy 101. … Continued