tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post5930122067828131823..comments2024-03-29T00:21:26.366-05:00Comments on Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth: How to Make a Calendula Cold and Flu Elixir or Oxymel {DIY} JEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-42027762202076490342020-09-30T10:33:16.667-05:002020-09-30T10:33:16.667-05:00Hi Mellie! I actually got my seeds from Amazon I t...Hi Mellie! I actually got my seeds from Amazon I think but there are probably so many sources...unfortunately I have no experience with growing with a grow light but it never hurts to try! You can always start with a few seeds and save the rest for spring in case it doesn't work...JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-84100947029348502732020-09-29T12:29:08.393-05:002020-09-29T12:29:08.393-05:00Thank you so much for this post. With all that is ...Thank you so much for this post. With all that is going on in the world and shortages of foods/medicines I have been turning to alternatives the natural way. Being that we are at the end of the season of growing flowers/plants. Where can I get seeds to grow calendula? Can I grow this indoors with a grow light?Melliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904850707604496806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-84832371682511278242016-09-17T09:10:48.531-05:002016-09-17T09:10:48.531-05:00Sounds like a great plan Lori! This is one of my f...Sounds like a great plan Lori! This is one of my favorite go-to recipes! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-4477834544962553002016-09-16T10:01:33.539-05:002016-09-16T10:01:33.539-05:00I am going to make a tincture without the honey us...I am going to make a tincture without the honey using 90 proof vodka (I always use this for my tinctures so they will last 'forever' or until gone). When needed, I will mix with some raw honey and give to the sick one. This way it will last longer. We are rarely sick here, but I love having tinctures on hand for my extended family for when needed (grown kids and grandkids). I have all the dried components and plan to make this today or over the weekend. Thank you for all the great recipes!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754860203016663174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-60108953357533021452015-09-26T08:59:40.288-05:002015-09-26T08:59:40.288-05:00Well, the blessed honey makes it quite palatable a...Well, the blessed honey makes it quite palatable and the rose hips are a sweeter herb so this wasn't too hard to get down! :) It tastes very similar to over the counter cough medicine... Let me know how the medicine goes down!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-24856073678189703242015-09-26T08:37:35.951-05:002015-09-26T08:37:35.951-05:00Jes, thank you for this recipe. I grew my own cale...Jes, thank you for this recipe. I grew my own calendula this summer and made this recipe. It is steeping right now. But I am not sure my children would like taking it... especially the younger ones:4 and 7. How did your children react to the experience?😊Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14388800378164626754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-28795538076005639982015-09-25T04:37:27.565-05:002015-09-25T04:37:27.565-05:00This is one of our favorite recipes! Do try it :)This is one of our favorite recipes! Do try it :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-38438269877277386472015-09-24T17:25:56.873-05:002015-09-24T17:25:56.873-05:00JES, I am completely fascinated by this and simply...JES, I am completely fascinated by this and simply must source some calendula flowers so I can make it for next Winter here. I'll be happy to post my thoughts when it's finally used. Thanks so much. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-34256066553294420322015-03-02T09:52:24.343-06:002015-03-02T09:52:24.343-06:00I am growing Calendula for the first time this yea...I am growing Calendula for the first time this year, and I can't wait to make all kinds of awesome stuff with it! Pinning this so I can use it later in the year. Thanks for sharing at the Homestead Blog Hop, Jess!Angi @ A Return To Simplicityhttp://areturntosimplicity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-47077685587193735612015-02-26T23:01:45.540-06:002015-02-26T23:01:45.540-06:00I ordered seeds the other day, and while I was pic...I ordered seeds the other day, and while I was picking them out I was looking through your lovely blog for suggestions on herbs and flowers to grow for my medicine cabinet. I did order calendula. I can't wait to try my hand at this, thank you for teaching me!Jennifer Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145919073073692987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-67815050752630038022015-02-25T07:44:10.972-06:002015-02-25T07:44:10.972-06:00This is a very helpful post. I use calendula in ma...This is a very helpful post. I use calendula in many topical formulas, but didn't realize that it was good for taking internally for viruses and such. I always make a tincture (or syrup) of elderberries and rose hips for that. I will add calendula next time, too!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659490868053210396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-14468710966926243102015-02-24T13:41:42.262-06:002015-02-24T13:41:42.262-06:00With winter fast approaching us this will be a han...With winter fast approaching us this will be a handy thing to have around. Now just to find where I can get the ingredients!! Thanks for sharing at Good Morning Mondays. BlessingsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936255875038423505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-63120707256196563272015-02-24T08:33:42.564-06:002015-02-24T08:33:42.564-06:00Another wonderful recipe, dear JES! Oh, how blesse...Another wonderful recipe, dear JES! Oh, how blessed we are to have you share your knowledge with us :) And I know this does not matter, but.... the cold and flu elixir is also quite pretty :) Thank you so much for sharing at ROI. Hugs to you!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-16988435858020630752015-02-21T23:07:00.396-06:002015-02-21T23:07:00.396-06:00What a great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!What a great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-77603804096464926382015-02-21T18:35:09.975-06:002015-02-21T18:35:09.975-06:00Thank you very much for this recipe.. Another one ...Thank you very much for this recipe.. Another one to add to my collection. I enjoy making and using herbal remedies so much... I love your blog.. Faye Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292425181042066079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-83149253063087836872015-02-21T06:58:27.756-06:002015-02-21T06:58:27.756-06:00Glad I am not the only one! :)Glad I am not the only one! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-14343821041045988942015-02-20T19:24:46.256-06:002015-02-20T19:24:46.256-06:00I love this! I am always looking for new DIY natu...I love this! I am always looking for new DIY natural home remedies. I always make homemade elderberry syrup for those signs of the sniffles. I just think that is the wonder medicine. I will definitely have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br />AmyGod's Grace Overflowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373639150472128918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-5102838858079425932015-02-20T10:20:14.796-06:002015-02-20T10:20:14.796-06:00Thanks! Your photos are so lovely, too! Another ...Thanks! Your photos are so lovely, too! Another idea...I used to buy this smoothie from the health food store when I would feel sick called a "Ginger Snap." It is expensive, though (like $8 for the large one!), so I have recreated it. I use fresh lemon juice (we have a meyer lemon bush), a ton of freshly grated ginger, ice, water, and I use stevia for sweetener....blend it up and drink it! If he wants a warm drink, then fresh lemon juice, water, and honey as hot as he can stand...this is especially good for a sore throat (you probably know that one, though!). Hope he is better soon. :). Thanks again for this beautiful blog; I love the art!Steph. :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18111127776935048160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-28862000174166408922015-02-20T09:48:14.446-06:002015-02-20T09:48:14.446-06:00I love this recipe-thank you so much for sharing
K...I love this recipe-thank you so much for sharing<br />Kathykathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-18493183776071690892015-02-20T07:06:18.507-06:002015-02-20T07:06:18.507-06:00"(some might of thought I was excited that he..."(some might of thought I was excited that he was sick just so I could finally try this recipe out!)."<br />Heh, I know that sympathetically mixed feeling very well, and I've come to grips with the fact that I may as well enjoy all aspects of herbal usage. ;) <br /><br />"I do know what is in it *smile* and I would love to share this recipe with you, my aspiring herbalists!"<br />And for that we thank you!. I can't wait to get a plant to grow, harvest and make this elixir or oxymel. This post has brightened an otherwise cold and dreary day. :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend! <br />magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-63490717607225045132015-02-20T04:28:49.071-06:002015-02-20T04:28:49.071-06:00Thank you my dear friend for this so useful sugges...Thank you my dear friend for this so useful suggestion for the sicknesses of the cold season, this lovely blog of yours is truly so precious to me !<br />Blessings<br />DanyDanielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.com