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I'm Ash, a freelance herbal alchemist and aromatherapist with over 7 years of hands-on experience. I am the owner and creator of Wild Rose Herbs, an aromatherapy-based skin care line and supplier of herbal and aromatic goods. I live in Grants Pass, OR with my partner of 10 years (Nic) and our four-year-old Shepherd mix pup (Sasha). We've been planning and saving to buy our first house/land within the next year. My lifestyle is the result of a strict DIY ethic and I'll take any chance I can get to share and learn.
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Editor’s note: A few months ago Ash shared this recipe for us along with a ton of information on Grapefruit Essential Oils. To see the entire post visit here, and you can see Ash’s store here. Today I wanted to highlite the Grapefruit & Lavender Aromatherapy Spray that she shared with us, because I know you’re [...]
Herbal honeys are one of the most simple and enjoyable botanical medicines one can make. They are sold for top dollar in specialty shops, so it’s great to know how to make these medinical treasures in your own kitchen. My comrade in herb-nerdery Taylore visited recently, and lovingly gifted me with some Pedicularis densiflora [...]
The changing seasons bring sickness as our bodies adapt to the weather. With a little awareness, whole foods, herbs and luck, most of these infections can be effectively treated at home (but don’t hesitate to see a doctor if things get serious). Here’s how I’ve survived cold and flu season without vaccines or doctors for [...]
With a grain-free diet, jerky is a must have. But store bought jerky is not only pricey, it’s often made with questionable meat and loaded with sugar, salt and soy. Making jerky at home is super easy and allows for variety you can’t buy. This last batch I made – sweetened with pineapple juice – [...]
The past week has brought two conflicting circumstances to my life: the start of cold weather (aka soup season) and way too many tomatoes. Time consuming canning seems to be the go-to plan for an abundance of tomatoes, but for the past several years I’ve taken to drying most of my tomatoes. Although there’s no [...]
You’ve probably heard of the importance of supplementing our diets with Omega-3 fatty acids. And you may have been like me, and at one point decided to pick up some generic fish oil from the grocery store only to find the stereotypes to be true: it’s gross! This was my experience with fish oil about [...]
As the FDA increases censorship of natural ingredients, it becomes vital for the health-conscious consumer to have a practical knowledge of common natural ingredients. As an aromatherapist and herbalist with over 7 years experience (and maker of alternative skin goods) I’m excited to present a blog series devoted to profiling common and useful natural (and [...]
As the FDA increases censorship of natural ingredients, it becomes vital for the health-conscious consumer to have a practical knowledge of common natural ingredients. As an aromatherapist and herbalist with over 7 years experience (and maker of alternative skin goods) I’m excited to present a blog series devoted to profiling common and useful natural (and [...]
One of the most beneficial skin care changes I’ve made is switching to using witch hazel as a toner. A toner is an astringent (tightens pores) applied to the face after washing that removes impurities missed by your cleanser and prevents buildup of oil an dirt. Witch hazel is a shrub commonly found in the [...]
As the FDA increases censorship of traditional wisdom, it becomes vital for the health-conscious consumer to have a practical knowledge of common natural ingredients. As an aromatherapist and herbalist with over 7 years experience (and maker of alternative skin goods) I’m excited to present a new blog series devoted to profiling common and useful natural [...]
