#concoctions

[fedorahead]

hey does anyone know if you can just mix stuff and then put it on your skin

i have a skincare routine because i'm allergic to my own sweat so i have to do like three or four different steps and it's a lot of work and can i just take an empty zyn pack and put a mixture of lotion, aquaphor, coconut oil, and witch hazel (and maybe vitamin e? and maybe clotrimazole or hydrocortisone [but obvs not both]?) into it and use that concoction all at once on my skin instead of trying to do each thing one at a time?

would these ingredients react with each other and explode?

what else could i put in there (leave-in conditioner?)

is there a way to make it more solid at room temperature?

any advice on lining the zyn pack so it's not soaking plastic and nicotine into my concoction?

[bratobujstwo]

cinnamon and cloves and lemon and honey. tea

[sprongulous-the-frungular]

Witch/Herbalist Advice Requested

So, I remember seeing a long time ago a recipe for a balm or salve that was used for pain relief, but I can't remember the ingredients.

The only things I can remember is that it was good for arthritis/general aches and pains and that, I think, a couple of the ingredients were Beeswax and maybe cinnamon???

I haven't seen the recipe in years and I can't remember where, but I was hoping to give it a try, considering my Grandma uses pain medication and the good ol' bureaucrats are deciding to basically shut down pain pill production for who knows how long.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

[wearealchemist]

An alchemist shows off his Wand of Phosphorescence, to the delight of his party members, The Compleat Alchemist (Bard Games, 1983)

[fieriframes]

[Back up. Wait a second. What did you just tell me? White-bean and steak pizza. Are you just making things up, making concoctions?]

[othr-wrlds]

making cola :)

Starting out by drying a bunch of orange peel (would be better if I really like orange.. now I have to eat a bunch, housemates are helping out though)

Orange peel after drying in the oven for a while and then next to a window :)

Zest! So much citrus

I messed up the browning sauce (yeah, its called that), which is what gives it the dark brown cola colour, BUT despite that it tastes pretty good!! Could definitely be improved upon but I have some orange peel left for future experiments

[crazyskirtlady]

Throat Healing Honey

Dried and finely ground: Pine needles, lemon and orange peel, oregano, osha root (all from my garden)

Honey (local source)

Soothes cough and sore throat

Helps break up and expel phlegm

Boosts immune system

[fidelishaereticus]

SUCCESSFULLY CONCOCTED JASMINE MILK TEA JUST NOW, here’s what i did: 

- steep 5tbsp* jasmine tea leaves in ~2c water at 180° F for 3 min. (this is a concentrated brew: not so pleasant to drink without milk), strain. - add 3tbsp sugar, dissolve. - add 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup milk (2% or higher) - adjust milk and sugar to taste - serve hot or cold (either chill to cool or pour over ice: see note) - add boba if desired yeild: ~2 servings (a little over 2 cups)   *increase volume of leaf for more EVEN MORE FLAVOR. If you’re impatient and going to pour it over ice i would suggest substantially more leaf (maybe even half a cup?), since the ice will melt and dilute the flavour. If however you’re drinking it hot or going the more Advisable route of cooling it in the fridge, 5 tbsp should be adequate.