The Herb Factory's blog about herbs and tinctures

Hagtorn Elixir | Recept

Hawthorn Elixir | Recipe

Don't miss these amazing berries that grow so abundantly in our latitudes. Hawthorn berries (Crataegus spp.) are ready to be picked in central Sweden around October. They are delicious enough...

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Hawthorn Elixir | Recipe

Don't miss these amazing berries that grow so abundantly in our latitudes. Hawthorn berries (Crataegus spp.) are ready to be picked in central Sweden around October. They are delicious enough...

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VitlöksElixir | Recept med vitlök och honung

Garlic Elixir | Recipe with garlic and honey

I’ve fallen hard for fresh garlic. I know it’s not ideal to chew on garlic cloves and then socialize, but I almost can’t help myself. To mitigate the odor, I...

Garlic Elixir | Recipe with garlic and honey

I’ve fallen hard for fresh garlic. I know it’s not ideal to chew on garlic cloves and then socialize, but I almost can’t help myself. To mitigate the odor, I...

Värmande enbärsolja | Recept

Warming Juniper Oil | Recipe

I see a symbolism in the fact that juniper oil feels so powerful when applied to the skin. The power of the oil can be seen as an expression of...

Warming Juniper Oil | Recipe

I see a symbolism in the fact that juniper oil feels so powerful when applied to the skin. The power of the oil can be seen as an expression of...

Fläderbär | recept på fläderbärssirap

Elderberry Syrup | Recipe

In September it is time to carefully harvest the elderberries and make elderberry syrup. The berries should be black and shiny. Not unripe - but not overripe either. Check out...

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Elderberry Syrup | Recipe

In September it is time to carefully harvest the elderberries and make elderberry syrup. The berries should be black and shiny. Not unripe - but not overripe either. Check out...

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Ringblomssalva | Recept | Gör egen salva av ringblommor

Marigold Ointment | Recipe | Make your own oint...

Marigold is a beloved skin care herb among us herbalists. Making your own marigold ointment is not difficult. It makes a nice Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one....

Marigold Ointment | Recipe | Make your own oint...

Marigold is a beloved skin care herb among us herbalists. Making your own marigold ointment is not difficult. It makes a nice Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one....

När Rakija räddade bröllopet | Läs om Aleksandras mirakelkur mot förkylning

When Rakija saved the wedding | Read about Alek...

Read about Aleksandra's miracle cure for colds. I’ve lived in Croatia long enough now to understand that rakija (homemade spirits, preferably plum brandy) is needed in all situations. This story...

When Rakija saved the wedding | Read about Alek...

Read about Aleksandra's miracle cure for colds. I’ve lived in Croatia long enough now to understand that rakija (homemade spirits, preferably plum brandy) is needed in all situations. This story...