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Colorado Aromatics at Sagescript Institute
http://sagescript.blogspot.com
I write about growing and using herbs for soaps and skin care products. I share the joys and challenges of being a mother, scientist, small business owner and farmer trying to live sustainably.
Recent Posts
Herbal Aesthetics - Tree Ornament
Herbs are full of aesthetic properties that include color, texture and fragrance. It is a joy to find different ways to use them. If you love using herbs you are in luck because Cory Trusty at Aquarian Bath is hosting a blog party this month based on...
Digging Echinacea
I dug up some echinacea roots a couple weeks ago. This is not only an important immune stimulating herb but also has antiviral activity making it an important herb for cold season. Although the active principles may be more concentrated in the roots,...
Parabens and this and that
A quick blog today with some news and links. A new report just came out on parabens that I found interesting. Having read previous papers about parabens I have been skeptical of the bad press they have received supposedly because of them aff...
Holiday Gift Sets
For holiday shopping we are putting to together several body spa gift sets that would make perfect Holiday presents for family or friends. These sets are packed in “Inspired by Nature” gift boxes made from 100% recycled material. No need for ext...
Aromatic Toners
We are busy here getting some special products ready for the Holiday gift giving season. During the summer we distilled some wonderful herbs making aromatic waters. These distillates or hydrosols as they are sometimes called are great skin care pro...
Herbs for Winter Health
This is a good time of year to go over 'must-have' herbs for winter health. Since I am feeling "under the weather" today it also makes it a good time to review. Herbs that I have found most useful to treat and prevent colds and flu include elderberr...

