We’d like to highlight some of the many herbs of the harvest Lily grows on her USDA Certified Organic Farm. These descriptions are taken from Lily’s book, Beauty, Health, and Happiness ~ A Way of Life.

Calendula
Also known as marigold, this flower’s use dates back thousands of years for treatment of scorpion bites in ancient Egypt, reducing inflammation almost instantly when the flower is directly applied. Beneficial for soreness and cell regeneration.

Lavender
Lavender has an impressive number of uses, both as an herb stimulating and calming as an anti-depressant. The plant is useful in preparations for burns, bites, wounds and rheumatic conditions, as well as being suitable for any skin type. It is a skin-cell regenerator, normalizes the flow of oil glands, is anti-bacterial, and is an antioxidant. This refreshing herb makes a relaxing bath treatment or sport massage oil.

Nettles
An herb of the genus Urtica, with opposite leaves, inconspicuous, greenish, imperfect flowers, and minute stinging hairs. Nourishing nettles are packed with essential nutrients for healthy skin.

Sage
The distinct-smelling herb purifies and tones dull skin and is an antiseptic, a cleanser and a deodorant.

Here is a favorite recipe of Lily’s for making Calendula and Lily Skin Oil, also taken from Lily’s book, Beauty, Health, and Happiness ~ A Way of Life:

This recipe can use any herbs you desire. Calendula and lily are mild, so they are wonderful for very sensitive skin. You can use this oil for massage, in the bath, after a bath, for babies, dry cuticles, elbows, as a facial moisturizer, under-eye oil, hot-oil hair treatment, or just about anything else.

  • 1/2 cup fresh calendula petals
  • 1/2 cup fresh lily flowers
  • 2 cups oil (almond or olive, grape seed or kukui)
  • Essential Oil drops as desired

Combine all the ingredients except the essential oils in a large glass bottle or jar, cover and set in a sunny window for 2 weeks, shaking every other day. Strain out the herbs, add the essential oil, and keep refrigerated.