The Herbal Hive

an Herbalist's Diary🫖

Hello people of the Hive!
It has been quite a while since I last shared here. I have missed this quirky online space. The reason for my absence is ... probably quite obvious. I have been busy. Traveling, working, nurturing my off-line life. I got a new job in December. My house has been taking up more time than ever. I have been visiting family & friends.
For a good three years I shared my life & art every week in this community and a few others too. But, something changed. I started to feel that I was sharing too much. And that I would rather share less, but put more intention into each and every digital offering. Finally, I do have something I think is worth sharing.
Nothing life-changing, nor ground-breaking. Just a little "slice of life" from your friendly herbalist of hive;

Comments · 4

@riverflows(82)· 174d
God, I can't be bothered sharing anything at the moment .. I'm GLAD you've been busy with RL!
@theworldaroundme(76)· 174d
Well done, dearest @calendulacraft for keeping those herbs in the dark. It is so tempting to display them, but darkness helps preserve their potency, as they degrade quite quickly, especially with UV exposure. I also make my own shampoo and it took me at least two years (trial and error) until I formulated my own using 100% naturally derived ingredients, as most recipes contain a lot of processed ingredients, and some can cause undesirable side effects. Many organically labelled shampoos on the market are not chemical-free but rather made from naturally derived ingredients that have been chemically processed or modified. I used to include cocamidopropyl betaine, but because it is produced using intermediates such as amidoamine and DMAPA, some people experience irritation, especially if the raw material is not well purified. Instead, I now use cocoglucoside or decyl glucoside, which are generally considered milder and more naturally derived. Good luck with your crafting, and have a wonderful day. And I like your video. :)
@erikah(83)· 174d
Welcome back! It's so nice to see you posting again and watch your video. For someone who's only done a few such things in life, it's inspiring and interesting to watch as well. I'm not saying I'm going to follow your footsteps as getting healthy, unpolluted ingredients in a big city is not easy, but the knowledge I get from you is priceless.

Reducing use of plastic is what I'm working towards it too.
@hiddenblade(79)· 174d
If an apocalypse happens, you would be self sufficient because you can make shampoo?? I also used bar shampoos before created by one of my friends and it indeed made my hair so clean. I also feel guilty with the amount of plastic bottles we are using but unfortunately it is easier and more convenient to get those than the more environment-friendly ones. It's amazing how much you know about this. :D

Btw I have calendula tea sitting in the kitchen that I haven't used yet, and it always reminds me of you lol