PLEASE USE PAYPAL OPTION @ CHECKOUT
Cart 0

Moonrise Herbs Blog — autumn herbs

Blessed Mabon & Autumn Equinox!

#herbalwisdomwednesday autumn equinox autumn herbs herbalism herbs herbs for fall mabon magical herbs

Blessed Mabon & Autumn Equinox!

As the days grow short and the crisp fall air graces our skin, we welcome Mabon, a week-long Pagan celebration of Autumn that flows from September 21st-29th. Naturally, we start so slow down and that inspires us to look back in gratitude for the abundance the summer brought into our lives. The Autumn Equinox, September 22nd, is the day of equal balance between day and night. This is a great time to take stock of every aspect in our lives and try to find a better balance within all the aspects that make us who we are. Working with this...

Read more →


Are Oxymels the herbal preparation for you?

#herbalwisdomwednesday autumn herbs herbal honey herbal vinegar immune herbs oxymel

Are Oxymels the herbal preparation for you?

Alcohol extracts, tinctures and glycerites are wonderful ways to take your herbs in concentrated liquid form but if those aren't to your tastes or you want to try something a little different, you may enjoy an herbal oxymel!  This combination of vinegar, honey and herbs can make a delicious addition to your herbal repertoire. This traditional recipe has been in use since at least Hippocrates time in Ancient Greece and was a staple of Renaissance pharmacopoeiae.  Aside from the inherent benefits of honey and vinegar, it was thought that the sweetness would make it easier to get people to take...

Read more →