It takes time to cultivate and design an herbal apothecary. Around the time that my journey studying herbalism began in 2019, I visited an apothecary in NYC. I went with a written list of herbs that I knew I wanted to work with, and a few more I was curious about. The apothecary was gorgeous, inspiring, and filled with large glass jars of herbs wall to wall, ceiling to floor. I was in heaven.

After browsing the shop completely in awe, I eventually checked off most of my list of herbs. I may have blacked out a bit.. but what I do remember is asking the lady for 8 ounces of mullein (embarrassed till this day). EIGHT OUNCES. Mullein is fluffy and light as a feather btw.. can you imagine how big these two 4oz bags were? It only felt crazy because it was my first experience bulk herb shopping. I still buy obnoxious quantities of mullein, only difference is now I order online, I don’t carry it around the city anymore lol.

What I’m getting at is, it has taken me a few years to develop my personal apothecary. When passions arrive, life will require you to slowly make space for them. Starting with a small, yet intentional selection is key, herbs that address a need-state that you or a loved one is experiencing.

The studying, buying, formulating, tincturing, researching again process is endless, and you may just end up with an impressive ever-expanding apothecary of your own. But for anyone just getting started, here is a list of amazing start-up herbs for your kitchen. Whether your interest is to make teas, tinctures, infused culinary oils, or body butters.. this list is super flexible and potent!

1. Calendula
2. Chamomile
3. Dandelion
4. Gingko
5. Hibiscus
6. Horsetail
7. Lavender
8. Lemon balm
9. Nettle
10. Peppermint
11. Red clover
12. Rose
13. Spearmint

Feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions you may have: Contact

With love, Angelina

I took a deep dive into something called “estrogen dominance” and I am convinced most women are dealing with this.

For women, being prescribed birth control once menstruation starts has become a healthcare standard: used as a contraceptive, to reduce risk of dis-ease, or simply to “treat” hormonal acne.

Birth control pills are hormones (typically estrogen / progestin), that interfere with the natural cycles of releasing hormones. Years ago, I chose to stop taking these pills and my body, interests, and personality shifted – I am not being dramatic here. It altered me.

It’s important to note that Estrogen is a naturally produced hormone in both women & men – but in high doses, can be quite dangerous. In studies, we’ve seen that estrogen duplicates the stress reaction in the body, interferes with circulation, energy metabolism, suppresses the thyroid function, and stimulates the pituitary glands secretion of prolactin. Estrogen dominance can cause polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, irritability, anxiety, aggressiveness, forgetfulness, etc.

Wow, literally just wanted to talk about the benefits of this carrot salad on hormones. Not realizing how much context is needed on a loaded topic like this – it’s massively overlooked & under-studied.

This brings me to discovering the late Ray Peat (PhD) & his legacy of the raw carrot salad, along with many many many other facets of his incredible research of metabolic & hormonal function.

According to the work of Dr. Peat, consuming raw carrots daily helps the body “sweep up” excess estrogen & toxins from the body, getting rid of it through the elimination system.

As someone who likes to try all of the healing modalities I can get my hands on, this one sparked so much excitement in me bc just about anyone has access to carrots. The ingredients listed are recommended by Ray Peat, as they work well together metabolically – otherwise, snacking on a raw carrot is always a good choice. I promise, overtime your body will crave the carrot salad!

Carrot salad recipe:
1 raw carrot, (peeled with potato peeler)
1 tsp of coconut oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Pinch of sea salt

Happy hormone balancing!

“you will bloom if you take the time to water yourself”

I find this soooo beautiful and accurate. I notice I feel best when I put intention into my work.

In a world as busy as ours, it’s easy to go into “auto-pilot” mode. The to-do’s definitely get done this way – but the results are typically not as pleasing.

Why? Well, I believe it is because there is magic behind our intention. It’s process alchemy, we feed it, it grows.

Same goes for us, if we slow down and get serious about wanting to feel better, do better, be better – it starts with pouring into ourselves. We direct this magic inwards, feeding that potential outcome.

This is the recipe for an abundant harvest in a few months. Remember to water yourself.

Much love!

– Angelina

The inability to complete tasks, having multiple tabs open at the same time, sluggish response times in conversation, or struggling to reply to text messages or emails!

A great first step is to have grace with yourself during this time. The overwhelm occurs because we have sooo many thoughts going on in our heads at once – let’s not have negative self-talk be another one to add.

Taking 3 deep breaths is an extremely effective place to start when feeling flooded with thoughts but also physically frozen.

After a few deep breaths – the mind can drop back into the body, bringing awareness to the present moment.

Plus, breathing doesn’t require buying a new supplement, exercise class, or learning course lol. If you’re like me, solutions sometimes feel out of reach which could result in these *sometimes* unnecessary purchases.

After a few deep breaths, pat yourself with your hands – this may sound silly but it actually “wakes up” the energy meridians in the body. Everything is energy.

Now, it’s time to take small action (to create momentum). This does not mean we dive straight into that massive to-do list. Keep in mind we just got back into the body after being mentally checked out for a bit there!

Pick a small physical win that’s easy for you – go for a walk, water the garden, call a friend, sing a favorite song. Simple but the key here is to express, move the body or get into nature.

After getting back into the body and moving stagnant energy, check back in with your mind and body – and revisit those feelings we mentioned at the top of this post.

Much love from my brain to yours!! :)

Fear will keep you quiet 

Fear will keep you stuck 

Fear will keep you complacent 

Fear will keep you wondering “what if”

We must choose to alchemize this fear, for it is holding us back from our highest potential

Let go of that judgmental voice in your head, it is not real

It is not being channeled through you or your authentic thought patterns 

It is a man made program .. a program that was installed into the weakened minds of humanity 

Without genuine consent, it was allowed, it is not your fault 

The program is relentless in its pursuit of control 

Perpetuated by the overtaken masses who have succumbed to it 

Fear prays upon the insecure 

The divine being who has forgotten their divinity 

Remember 

Remember your power 

Remember your intensity 

Remember your agility 

Remember your rebellious nature 

Remember you are free 

Remove this fear program, for it is a virus of the sacred 

Asè

Infusions: Infusion is the process of extracting chemical compounds or flavors from plant material in a solvent such as water, oil or alcohol, by allowing the material to remain suspended in the solvent over time. An infusion is also the name for the resultant liquid.

Now let’s get into the water consciousness aspect, shall we?

Water is considered the universal solvent and our 𝒃𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 ~72% 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓. Essentially, we are water beings. 

We’ve heard countless times the importance of hydration. The general consensus is that we can only survive about 3 days without water.

Water is our liquid life force.

Water is DNA. It is spirit in the physical form. Each droplet of water within your body and blood holds memory of what has come before you – not only the memory of your ancestors, but of the many cycles that water has taken through this earth.

We spend the first 9 months of our lives inside the womb, a body of water. The feminine ocean of mama. We are of water, from water. It is home.

All water is connected. When we remember this truth, we return home to self.

Writing a bit of an “informal” post here. My birthday aka solar return is this weekend, June 3rd. I’ll be turning 29 (ahh!).

I am so grateful for the lessons 28 taught me and wanted to express them here:

Compulsive → Conscious  

I now let moments breathe, allowing myself to sit with decisions, emotions & questions alike before responding. We tend to react on impulse, without weighing the choices in front of us. Though, there is a healthy balance — spontaneity or living in the moment, has its benefits for sure. When it comes to choices, our bodies will give clues. As the quote says “if you let cloudy water settle, it will clear.” Taking a moment to tune into this inner knowing is key. These days, I find myself reaching for lo-fi or classical music for background — less distracting for the mind. Also, the realization that the songs we sing are mantras, and the vast majority of popular songs are filled with negativity decorated with catchy beats and hooks. Speak kindly to the waters of your body, it is always listening. I honor peace & quiet like never before, feeling no desire to fill space with noise for the sake of stimulation — silence is sacred.

I need to → I choose to 

Upgrading to conscious language. To express desires in the form of “need” and “want” come from a place of lack & scarcity. I choose to speak with pure intention, and only of what I desire to manifest. 

“Language, speech, words, and ultimately thoughts are the casting of spells. Our language shapes energy into matter. When we learn how to “spell” a word, we learn how to shape the sounds or letters of a word with meaning and feeling. If what we say matters to us, it ultimately influences “matter” or turns into matter—physical manifestation.”

Codependency → Trusting my inner compass

Wow, breaking the habit of codependency. I never thought I’d see the day where decision making has become one of my strengths. I spent many years leaning on others to help decide my path. I now innerstand that my path is mine & mine alone. Alone time taught me this, sitting with my thoughts — less reaching out for the opinions or guidance of others. If you resonate with this please know that it takes time to rebuild trust in yourself as it has been given away and/or disregarded overtime. Practice helps; start small, the small decisions are big, as they add up and come around much more often than big decisions. I am choosing to take full responsibility of my life. My intuition leads me, I trust her now. 

Labeled eating → Conscious eating

Big one for me, this took time to integrate & get comfortable with. I am officially done with labels. I consume foods that serve my body from a nutritional standpoint. I spent 5 years eating a plant based diet (2016-2021). I enjoyed these years and the discipline that came with it, i.e how to say no to instant gratification. I chose the vegan route due to the discovery of factory farming and mistreatment of animals within these corporations. My love for animals is strong, the idea of supporting this cycle by paying for and consuming animal foods made me so angry. The intense emotion clouded my judgment as there is always a middle ground — any and all extremes are harmful. As of 2022, I consume a balance of both plant and animal foods. Still remaining selective with what I eat and where it is sourced, our local farmers depend on our support. I allow myself to indulge in the occasional sweets and low-quality foods, again there is always a balance. I flow with life as my passions guide me to each new level. 

Mundane → Magic

Everything is magic. Our simple day to day tasks are alchemy. The human experience is beautiful — our ability to communicate with one another, mobility of our bodies, emotional expression, how a simple courteous gesture or smile can change the trajectory of someones day. Our outer world is magnetic — the plant and animal life, our interconnected web of consciousness, the water that flows and keeps us hydrated, the sun that shines and keeps us warm, the trees that keep us oxygenated. I choose to see the magic in all of it. 

This is my Saturn return year. I am ready.⚡️

couple of pics from my cameraroll. thank you for being here!!! <3 — angelina

Some of the beautiful benefits of Rose:

• Antioxidant
• Relief of anxiety and stress
• Improve digestion (mild laxative effect)
• Soothe cramps (great alternative to pain killers for PMS)
• Anti-inflammatory
• High in vitamin C
• Antimicrobial
• Skin astringent (topical and internal use)

Drinking a cup of rose tea is overall RELAXING. What better way to connect to your heart center?

In addition to the above health benefits, rose is also known to help express stuck emotional buildup, aid communication and heal a grieving heart.

Check out our ‘Heart Chakra’ tea for a beautiful blend of heart opening herbs.

The views on smoking are generally unfavorable due to the corruption and overuse of tobacco.

Reclaim the ritual.

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Check out our herbal smoke blends for a gentle mix of herbs to help support mental focus

Tea bags are used for convenience — easier clean up and pre-measured blend. I completely get it. In fact, I too reach for tea bags when I am in a pinch.

Here’s the problem, some of these bags are glued at the openings and the paper may often be bleached. These chemicals are absorbed into the water along with the herbal extract.

Most tea bags release ~14 billion microplastics and nanoplastics into a single cup of tea when steeped at boiling temperature (see article linked below).

As an avid tea drinker, this is really upsetting. But! There is an easy alternative: Loose leaf tea.

I choose to steep loose herbs either in a mason jar (then strain) or in a french press. This way I am just infusing the herbs, not contaminating with potential carcinogens.

I encourage you to upgrade your tea experience by switching to loose leaf herbal tea blends whenever possible. Who knows, maybe you’ll start formulating your own some day!

Source: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.est.9b02540?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email_campaign&utm_campaign=20230409_Editorial_Microplastics-In-Tea-Bags&utm_term=Plastic%20Teabags%20Release%20Billions%20of%20Microparticles%20and%20Nanoparticles%20into%20Tea&nb_klid=01GESRPN18MA62ZZVM1CQC3Z28&utm_klaviyo_id=01GESRPN18MA62ZZVM1CQC3Z28&_kx=YUpMb0RJlJ0W0K8-8Vxiq1O3YcvwYYuWEhliIUj0d-NYv2L9MaHm2J3CIWfnry_2.MuGSp3