Maygem Crafts

05/31/2026

Calendula

05/30/2026

Finishing up on a Teddy

05/27/2026

05/19/2026

Here are 5 herbal preparations I think every beginner should learn to make for their home apothecary and not because they look pretty on the shelf either! You’ll actually find yourself reaching for these & often. They’re simple, practical & teach some of the most useful skills. 😊

Elderberry Syrup
A classic for seasonal & immune support and one of the easier herbal remedies to start with. Elderberries, ginger, cinnamon, and honey.

Plantain Salve
I talk about plantain constantly, I know! It’s only because it really is so useful. Got a bug bite, minor scrape or burn or even a splinter…rub some on.

Fire Cider
A traditional folk tonic made with apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion, ginger, horseradish, and honey. Strong? Yes. Useful? Also yes! Good for immune support, congestion relief, circulation, and considered a general pick me up.

Chamomile Tea Blend
Simple herbs can be some of the most effective. A calming tea blend with chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, or oatstraw is something many people genuinely benefit from daily. Good for stress & tension, better sleep, digestive calming, mood support, muscle relaxation, and a nervous system nourishment.

Garlic Honey
Probably one of the easiest things you can make. Just garlic plus raw honey. That’s it. Simple, traditional, and incredibly popular in home herbalism. Good for immune support, cough suppressant, heart health, digestive support, and is an anti inflammatory & antioxidant.

05/17/2026

Grindelia https://share.google/9P9cH1o0jboa6yjNu

05/17/2026

New herbal salve coming soon. Self heal (heal-all) is a valuable vulnerary herb, which means that it can help to soothe and restore the skin when it is irritated, inflamed, or compromised. It can also be used the same way we use plantain (Plantago spp.) as a poultice to help draw splinters out of the skin.

When I find self heal growing wild, I often find it growing with other skin-friendly herbs like oxeye and shasta daisies, mullein, and St. John's wort.

05/14/2026

Allantoin in the Plantain leaves works by accelerating cell regeneration at the wound site, essentially telling damaged tissue to rebuild faster than it naturally would. This is why plantain earned the name soldier's herb — armies carried it not as superstition, but as proven medicine that could mean the difference between infection and healing on long campaigns. The broad-leafed variety works best. You want leaves that snap cleanly when bent, releasing that slightly bitter juice that contains the highest concentration of active compounds. Fresh plantain applied within the first few minutes creates a natural seal that protects while it heals. Sometimes the most reliable medicine is the one that grows where you need it most.