The season of giving aligns almost perfectly with the start of cold and flu season. But amid holiday planning, it can be easy to miss the chance to support an under-the-weather loved one with an immune-boosting get-well gift.
It’s common in our culture—and all too easy—to just reach for an over-the-counter medication to deal with the pesky symptoms accompanying a cold. The meds may stop the symptoms but won’t always support deeper healing. And in the long run, they may wreak havoc on the digestive system or harm the liver, making us more susceptible to illness.
I love giving the gift of health and sharing inspiration for the home apothecary and self-sufficiency. It seems to me like most people have enough “stuff,” so the winter season is the perfect time for homemade wellness gifts, empowering family and friends to use herbs to support their winter health.
The following four recipes are for simple homemade gifts that can be left on a sick friend’s or family member’s porch to show you’re thinking of them. They’re all herb-infused recipes that’ll support their health naturally and can be put together with just a few steps. As
