the remedies
the recipes of my grandmothers, clay, oil, broth, smoke. free to make, free to keep. take what your body asks for.
the mineral tea
nettle, dandelion leaf and mint, steeped overnight so the minerals come out.
the beauty broth
beef bones browned first, then a pot of vegetables and a long quiet simmer.
frankincense water
luban steeped overnight, for a soft resinous water to sip.
the women's balance tea
fennel, anise, marjoram and mint, at the amounts the studies used.
the clear head
green mint, steeped soft. a cup in the afternoon, to lift the head.
the clay
rhassoul of the atlas, the weekly draw, never stripping.
the facial steam
rose petals and chamomile in steam, a towel over the head.
the evening oil
a few drops of facial oil, warmed between the hands and pressed in.
the moon bath
a warm bath with ghassoul or unrefined salt, and a few drops of oil.
the oils of my homeland
argan, prickly pear and olive, the three the atlas gives.
from my hands, and my grandmothers', to your home.