DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner Sprays with Witch Hazel

At the outset of a new year, many of us contemplate how to incorporate new healthy habits into our lives. For some of us, that means hitting our yoga mats more often for strength, stretching, and de-stressing. Finding more time for yoga is one of my personal goals, and to help inspire myself to embrace my mat, I decided to tinker with some new mat cleansing spray formulas to freshen up my routine.

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Posted by Jessicka

Quick Fire Cider Recipe with Common Kitchen Spices

Nothing gets me ready for winter quite like a batch of homemade fire cider. But the typically long fermentation duration has kept me from having this tonic when I need it most. For those who are short on time and fresh horseradish, this recipe is for you! I actually discovered that you can make a fire cider that has the same kick as the traditional recipe in half the time and with dried horseradish. In fact, it can still be a power-packed remedy without any fresh ingredients at all!

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Soothing Wild Cherry Bark Syrup Recipe for a Dry Throat

When I was growing up in the mountains, my father gave me two “winter tips” that were passed down to him from his parents and grandparents. First, keep a pot of water on the wood stove as a sort of rustic humidifier to moisten the dry air that happens in homes shut up tight against the winter cold. This helped avoid the dry mucous membranes and throats that would otherwise plague us. And second, keep a jar of raw, local honey in the cupboard at all times, as this beautiful gift from the bees does wonders to soothe an irritated throat. With the cold weather now upon us here in western Oregon, I’m reminded of that steaming pot of water, stoking the fire against chilly nights, and Papa handing me a spoonful of honey before I brushed my teeth for bed.

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Posted by Heidi

Homemade Vegan Pho Recipe with Mushrooms

In my late teens, I was bitten by a travel bug from which I’ve yet to fully recover. I spent my young adulthood on-the-move, visiting and living in a variety of settings both urban and rural, across the U.S. and abroad. Along the way, I learned, grew—and ate! I found that delving into different cuisines offered an accessible, informative, and visceral opening through which to explore new cultures in general. No place I’ve ever lived has provided more culinary cultural windows than the intensely diverse city of Chicago, where, after a long ride north on the CTA Red Line, I first encountered phở. After just a few noodly slurps of this fabulous dish, I found myself flushed, near tears, and tingling from head to toe—in short, I was in love.

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Posted by Jana

Our Top Recipes of 2018

While looking forward to a fresh new year, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the past and the lessons learned along the way. We had a blast creating a variety of botanically inspired recipes for you, from natural body care formulations to herbal remedies that will keep you well all year long. Here are seven selections from 2018 that really stood out:

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Posted by Raychel

Homemade Energy Gel with Chia & Cordyceps from Four Sigmatic

Outdoorsy athletes can be a funny lot. We claim to value nothing more than immersing ourselves in the natural world, yet some of the snacks we use to fuel these adventures are many, many steps removed from anything that grows from the earth. Lots of popular power bars and energy gels contain an unsettling amount of processed sugars and synthetic preservatives, and the individually wrapped servings generally end up in a landfill (that is, if they don’t escape from your pocket and out onto the trail). For these reasons, I’ve been working on finding my own homemade alternatives to power my activities, finding success with some DIY energy bars and now this energy gel recipe from Four Sigmatic.

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Posted by Jana

DIY Dandelion & Orange Bitters for Digestion

Bitters seem to be all the rage these daysand for good reason! Among their many benefits is their much-touted ability to stimulate digestive function. These dandy-orange bitters are no exception. They make a great all-purpose bitter that’s traditionally been used to support normal digestion and is also quite handy as a bitter for mixed drinks!

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Posted by Mason

Vegan Homemade White Chocolate Bark Recipe (3 Ways!)

Ever since I laid eyes on the beautiful pink peppercorns we offer here at Mountain Rose Herbs, I knew they would make a perfect garnish for a sweet/savory treat like chocolate bark. Our pink peppercorns have a bright, sweet, and very peppery flavor—the perfect match for one of our gourmet salts. Little did I know that we also had the ingredients to make the homemade white chocolate to go with it! So this winter season, I revisited my my memories of this childhood treat and embarked on a journey to find a few preservative-free herbal variations to share with my friends and family.

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Posted by Ek Ongkar

Holiday-Inspired Orange Body Care Recipes

I love the scents of the holiday season. Nothing compares to the fresh, crisp scent of peppermint, or the warm, inviting, and spicy scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—nothing, that is, except the sweet scent of oranges mingling with spices and chocolate. That distinctive fragrance always evokes childhood memories of my mom and me handcrafting those lovely orange pomander ornaments, made by sticking cloves directly into an unpeeled orange in creative designs. It’s a beloved holiday tradition that I have carried over to my own family!

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Posted by Christina Anthis

Ginger Cookie DIY Lip Balm Recipe


Lip balm is about as much of a staple in my life as water. While some might say that I’m addicted to it, I like to think I’m a connoisseur. Whatever you want to call my love for happy, hydrated lips, I simply cannot go without my beloved stick of soft, smooth goodness. And with a habit like mine, it’s far more cost effective and fun to make my own lip balm than to stock up at the store. Tinkering with different recipes is one of my favorite pastimes; after all, a person can never have too many flavors of
lip lusciousness!

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Posted by Jessicka

DIY Herbal Salt Scrub for Merry and Bright Skin


Midwinter holidays are my favorite time of the year. I adore having a reason to
craft gifts for my loved ones, and I find it so much more satisfying to dance and sing around my kitchen like a happy elf while I concoct individualized creations for everyone on my list, than to fight through traffic and crowds to purchase mass-produced goods.

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Posted by Miriam

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DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner Sprays with Witch Hazel

These two homemade mat spray recipes with essential oils will help keep your mat clean and your energy balanced.
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

January 16, 2019

Quick Fire Cider Recipe with Common Kitchen Spices

If you love fire cider, but you don’t have time to wait, here’s a method that takes half as long! Learn how to make a quick, warming fire cider that has all the kick of a traditional recipe.
WRITTEN BY The Mountain Rose Herbs Team

January 4, 2019

Soothing Wild Cherry Bark Syrup Recipe for a Dry Throat

Honey has long been known to soothe an irritated throat, but you can get even more relief and immune support by mixing honey with helpful herbs and spices. Learn how to make a honey-based elderberry, echinacea, and wild cherry bark syrup to give your throat the soothing relief it needs.
WRITTEN BY Heidi

January 3, 2019

Homemade Vegan Pho Recipe with Mushrooms

There’s nothing like the warming spice profile of pho to make you glow from the inside out! Try our plant-based take on this beloved Vietnamese broth soup.
WRITTEN BY Jana

December 18, 2018

Our Top Recipes of 2018

Revisit the best of 2018 with our most popular recipes of year! These how-to guides are perfect for getting started with natural body care, herbal remedies, soap making, and more!
WRITTEN BY Raychel

December 18, 2018

Homemade Energy Gel with Chia & Cordyceps from Four Sigmatic

Get efficient on-the-go nutrition with this all-natural chia energy gel recipe from the mushroom masters of Four Sigmatic. Save money and fuel your next adventure with beets, raw honey, and the adaptogenic benefits of cordyceps.
WRITTEN BY Jana

December 14, 2018

DIY Dandelion & Orange Bitters for Digestion

Learn how to make dandelion and orange bitters to help stimulate digestion. Bonus: Dandy Orange Bitters are also perfect for mixed drinks!
WRITTEN BY Mason

December 11, 2018

Vegan Homemade White Chocolate Bark Recipe (3 Ways!)

Looking for an all-natural vegan version of a winter classic? Learn how to make delicious, gourmet chocolate bark with homemade white chocolate and all-natural ingredients like organic pink peppercorns.
WRITTEN BY Ek Ongkar

December 7, 2018

Holiday-Inspired Orange Body Care Recipes

This holiday season, bring the festive, sweet scent of oranges into your life with these easy-to-make DIY citrusy body care products. These make the perfect holiday gifts!
WRITTEN BY Christina Anthis

December 6, 2018

Ginger Cookie DIY Lip Balm Recipe

If you’re looking for soft and supple lips this holiday season, this gingerbread lip balm recipe is just the trick. Infused with soothing marshmallow root, this ultra hydrating blend, coupled with the bright notes of fresh ginger, will uplift your spirits and keep your lips happy and healthful!
WRITTEN BY Jessicka

November 30, 2018

DIY Herbal Salt Scrub for Merry and Bright Skin

The midwinter holidays give us the opportunity to craft gifts for loved ones. Rather than fighting traffic and crowds this year, craft an easy Merry and Bright Salt Scrub that encourages your favorite people to make time for self-care.
WRITTEN BY Miriam

November 28, 2018