5 Herbal Recipes I Make Every Month (and Why They Work)

My 5 Favorite Herbal Recipes I Make Every Month (and Why)

If you peeked into my kitchen witch cabinet right now, you'd find jars of dried herbs, a cluster of oils steeping on a sunny windowsill, and at least one tea blend in progress. But among the dozens of things I could make, there are a few herbal recipes I return to over and over again.

They’re simple. Reliable. Effective. These are the remedies and routines that have earned a permanent spot in my rhythm, whether I’m managing stress, supporting sleep, or just keeping the household running.

Today I’m sharing the five I never skip—not because they’re trendy or complicated, but because they actually work.

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Made for You If...

• You want to build a consistent herbal routine but aren’t sure where to start

• You’re curious what real-life kitchen witches use regularly

• You want to try remedies that are beginner-friendly and time-tested

What You’ll Come Away With:

• 5 real-life herbal recipes I make every single month

• Links to printable or blog versions where available

• Suggestions for how to tweak them for your needs

• Encouragement to build a routine that works for you

1. Sleepytime Tea Blend

This tea is in near-constant rotation around here. Made with chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, and passionflower, it helps everyone in the house wind down.

I make it in big dry batches and keep a jar by the kettle. Add valerian or California poppy tincture for those nights when sleep feels far away.

📥 Grab the printable Sleepytime Tea Recipe

🫖 I use these glass airtight jars to store tea blends

2. Herbal Oil for Aches & Nerve Pain

I keep a jar of infused oil made with comfrey root, arnica flowers, cayenne, kava, and valerian extract on hand for sore muscles, sciatica flare-ups, or general joint pain.

I use it after long workdays, heavy garden sessions, or those mysterious aches that come with being a human over 30.

📥 Download the Herbal Sciatica Massage Oil printable recipe

🧴 These dropper bottles are perfect for storing your infused oils

3. Green Tea Facial Toner

This is a skincare staple. It’s brightening, soothing, and clears up irritation fast. I make a small bottle every 2–3 weeks and apply after cleansing.

Bonus: I sometimes add witch hazel or rosemary hydrosol for extra acne or inflammation support.

📥 Get the free printable toner recipe

💧 Use these refillable mist bottles to keep toner fresh

4. Herbal Glycerite for Stress or Sleep

I keep a kid-safe lemon balm or passionflower glycerite on hand for stressful days, emotional meltdowns, or nights when sleep is elusive but we don’t want something too strong.

They’re gentle, sweet, and easy to dose.

📥 See our guide to making glycerites here

🍯 Use these 2 oz amber dropper bottles for your herbal extracts

5. All-Purpose Citrus Cleaning Spray

Technically not a remedy for the body—but definitely one for the home and nervous system. This citrus peel and herb-infused vinegar spray makes cleaning feel like a grounding ritual.

It lives under my sink and is the only thing I use on counters, sinks, and even the car interior.

📥 Grab the recipe as part of the Citrus & Herb Cleaning Bundle

🍋 Store in a glass spray bottle like this to keep it effective and non-toxic

Final Thought:

You don’t have to make dozens of things to feel like you’re doing herbalism "right."

Start with what you’ll actually use. Let your routine grow from there. These five recipes are where mine lives most of the time—simple, steady, and always ready.

Which ones might make your monthly list?

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