DIY Recipes
Natural Wellness Recipes from Our Herb of the Month Series
Welcome to our collection of DIY recipes! Each month, we explore a different herb and share simple, effective recipes you can make at home using natural ingredients. Browse our recipes below and discover how to harness the healing power of plants in your daily wellness routine.
🍋 Lemon Recipes - March
From our March Herb of the Month: Lemon
Lemon Scented Drawer Sachets
Keep your drawers and closets fresh with these simple sachets:
Materials:
- Small muslin or cotton bags
- 1 cup dried oats or rice
- 10-15 drops therapeutic-grade lemon essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix dried oats or rice with therapeutic-grade lemon essential oil in a bowl
- Let sit for a few hours to absorb the scent
- Fill sachets and tie closed
- Place in drawers, closets, or gym bags
- Refresh with a few drops of oil every few weeks
Lemon Plant Leaf Shine Spray (Garden Tip)
Give your houseplants a healthy, natural shine:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups distilled water
- 5 drops therapeutic-grade lemon essential oil
- Spray bottle
- Soft cloth
Instructions:
- Combine water and lemon oil in spray bottle
- Shake well before use
- Lightly mist plant leaves
- Gently wipe with a soft cloth to remove dust and add shine
- Use once a month for healthy, glossy leaves
Lemon Focus Stones
Create portable aromatherapy tools for mental clarity:
Materials:
- Small porous stones (lava rocks, terracotta pieces, or unglazed clay)
- Therapeutic-grade lemon essential oil
- Small pouch or container
Instructions:
- Place 2-3 small porous stones in a container
- Add 3-5 drops of therapeutic-grade lemon essential oil to each stone
- Let absorb for a few minutes
- Keep on your desk, in your car, or carry in your pocket
- Inhale the scent when you need a mental boost or clarity
- Refresh with oil every few days
🌿 Rose Recipes - February
From our February Herb of the Month: Rose
Rose & Honey Face Mask
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon organic rose petals (dried or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon rose water or rose hydrosol
- Optional: 1 drop rose essential oil
Instructions:
- If using dried rose petals, grind them into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
- In a small bowl, combine the rose powder (or finely chopped fresh petals), honey, and rose water.
- Mix until you have a smooth, spreadable paste. Add the optional drop of rose essential oil if desired.
- Apply the mask to clean, damp skin, avoiding the eye area.
- Relax for 15-20 minutes while the mask works its magic.
- Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Follow with your favorite facial oil or moisturizer.
Benefits: Honey is naturally antibacterial and deeply moisturizing, while rose petals provide gentle exfoliation and anti-inflammatory support. Rose water tones and balances the skin, leaving you with a radiant, refreshed complexion.
🌿 Eucalyptus Recipe - January
From our January Herb of the Month: Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Steam Bowl
Ingredients:
- 4-6 cups boiling water
- 3-5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- Optional: 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- Large heat-safe bowl
- Bath towel
Instructions:
- Pour boiling water into a large, heat-safe bowl and place it on a stable surface.
- Add eucalyptus essential oil (and optional peppermint) to the hot water.
- Sit comfortably with your face about 10-12 inches above the bowl.
- Drape a towel over your head and the bowl to create a tent, trapping the steam.
- Close your eyes and breathe deeply through your nose for 5-10 minutes.
- Take breaks as needed if the steam feels too intense.
Benefits: The warm, eucalyptus-infused steam helps open nasal passages, supports respiratory comfort, and provides a moment of restorative self-care.
🌿 Peppermint Recipes - December
From our December Herb of the Month: Peppermint
Refreshing Peppermint Tea
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh peppermint leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 8 oz boiling water
Instructions: Steep peppermint leaves in boiling water for 5-7 minutes. Enjoy hot or iced for digestive support and refreshment.
Cooling Foot Soak
Ingredients:
- 5-7 drops peppermint essential oil
- Epsom salts
- Basin of warm water
Instructions: Add peppermint essential oil to a basin of warm water with Epsom salts. Soak tired feet for 15-20 minutes.
Energizing Room Spray
Ingredients:
- 10 drops peppermint oil
- 5 drops lemon oil
- 2 oz distilled water
- Spray bottle
Instructions: Combine oils and water in a spray bottle. Shake well and mist to refresh any space.
Headache Relief Roller
Ingredients:
- 10 drops peppermint oil
- 10 ml carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond)
- Roller bottle
Instructions: Dilute peppermint oil in carrier oil. Apply to temples, neck, and shoulders as needed.
🌿 Rosemary Recipes - November
From our November Herb of the Month: Rosemary
Rosemary Memory Diffuser Blend
Ingredients:
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
- 2 drops lemon essential oil
- 1 drop peppermint essential oil
Instructions: Combine in your diffuser. Use while studying, working, or anytime you need mental sharpness.
Rosemary Hair Rinse
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions: Steep rosemary in boiling water for 20 minutes. Strain, cool, and use as a final rinse after shampooing to invigorate your scalp and add shine.
Muscle Soak
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- 5 drops rosemary oil
- 3 drops lavender oil
Instructions: Add to a warm bath. Soak for 20 minutes to ease sore muscles and tension.
Rosemary Smudge Stick
Ingredients:
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Twine
Instructions: Bundle fresh rosemary sprigs with twine and let dry. Burn as you would sage to cleanse your space, clear stagnant energy, and invite clarity.
Rosemary-Infused Olive Oil
Ingredients:
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Olive oil
- Glass jar
Instructions: Fill a jar with fresh rosemary sprigs and cover with olive oil. Let sit in a sunny spot for 2-4 weeks, shaking occasionally. Strain and use in cooking or as a massage oil base.
Safety Reminders
- Always dilute essential oils before topical use (2-3% dilution for adults)
- Perform a patch test before widespread use
- Consult a healthcare provider if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications
- Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets
- Never ingest essential oils unless under the guidance of a qualified practitioner
Explore our full Herb of the Month series for more botanical wisdom and wellness tips!