Herbal Care Gift Set 2024

Yesterday I made the decoction and infusion for the Winter Crud syrup that goes into my annual herbal care gift set that I make for each of my adult children’s households. The other items include a bottle of sting oil, some beebalm/echinacea for teas, and a bottle of tincture.

This year, if I get the time before it’s too late, I’ll make a small jar of ginseng jelly to go with it.

It’s too late to order this set for Christmas this year, but if you’d like to order now for later delivery, let me know. Just leave a comment. I won’t have the option for the ginseng jelly until next year, though.

2024 Winter Crud Syrup

Each year, my herbal care gift sets always start with mullein. But depending on what else I’ve harvested that year, the other ingredients will change. The process for making it is always the same, though. I have a recipe on last year’s page, so you can find that by clicking here. This year includes, aside from the mullein, wild grapes, elderberries, and echinacea.

Sting Oil

Beebalm/Echinacea Tea

This is my first responder thing to do, taken at the first inkling of a cold/flu/whatever coming on. If I don’t ignore the initial warning signs, then usually one cup of tea is all it takes to head it off.

Ginseng Jelly

I have a bag of ginseng broth I’d made a year or two ago in the freezer. It should still be fine for making the jelly. Since ginseng alone wouldn’t be a very tasty jelly, I use apples to give it good flavor and color.

Next year I’ll get some more fresh American ginseng roots to make some more for future jellies to go in my herbal care gift sets. There won’t be enough in this year’s batch to list it in my shop. When I used to make it for the farmer’s market, small jars like this were $25. If you want to know when I have some next year, let me know with a comment and I’ll add you to my notify list.

It’s good on a piece of toast in the morning, and carries with it all the medicinal virtues of American ginseng root in a sweet/tart apple matrix.

The Herbal Care Gift Set

These are good gifts for the herbally inclined any time of year, not just for Christmas. So once I have all of the parts back in stock again, I’ll post a listing here for it if you’d like to order an herbal care gift set for yourself or someone else.

Disclaimer:

Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s suitable for everyone, nor does it mean that all natural things are safe. Always do your own research or consult your doctor to see if these herbs are safe for you to use. Some have interactions with other medications and may have influence on medical conditions.

A simple example is this syrup. It’s made with sugar, which is not good for anyone with diabetes. Echinacea may or may not be suitable for someone with autoimmune disorders. There are many other contraindications possible with most medicinal plants.

I’m not a medical expert and I don’t intend anything I’ve written or any product I’ve made to be used by anyone else by my recommendation. What I am doing is sharing the herbs I use, and showing you how I use them. If you’d like to use them, too, then do your research to make sure it’s a good idea for you.