Freshly Distilled Hydrosols (aka Floral Waters)
We use only organically grown or (sustainably harvested) wild herbs for our distillations. They are small batch distillation in a copper alembic still. Jeanne Rose taught us everything we know about distillation and she is happy to teach you too, for books and more information go here and buy from her directly. Hydrosols are good for so many things, they have a taste and a smell. We drink them in our water, add them to teas and beverages, use to mix masks in treatments, as a refreshing anytime spray, and for the properties of that particular essential oil in a water soluble form. Here is more! 101 ways to use Hydrosols by Jeanne Rose.
California Rosemary Hydrosol
Rosemary officinales grows all over California, it is native of the Mediterranean, but loves it here. We have our own chemotype of Rosemary, called Rosemary officinales var. verbenone, it smells much more citrusy than the standard herbaceous scent from Rosemary that is high in the aromatic oxide Cineole (which is great for the respiratory system). Rosemary verbenone is found in Santa Cruz and while it is not tested, this batch of Rosemary distillate smells incredibly citrusy, and so we are assuming that is from the Verbenone ketone. This batch also happened to be distilled on Passover from the Flowers and leaves of a beautiful Rosemary bush in Santa Cruz, CA.
Rosemary volatiles are known to help with mental clarity & memory function upon inhalation. The scent is both grounding and stimulating. The Verbenone ketone adds anti-inflammatory properties, is antifungal, analgesic, and skin healing. This can be sprayed anytime for refreshment, used as a toner after cleansing, or as a scalp wash after shampooing (for dandruff and scalp issues). We add a dollop to our soup stocks and any water used for steaming, this will infuse the delicious flavor into your dishes (Rosemary steam infused artichokes are amazing!). You can use this as a wash for ouchies on pets, children, and extra fun grown ups, then spray on for mental soothing (double action!). 101 ways to use Hydrosols.
2oz refillable glass bottle
Rosemary volatiles are known to help with mental clarity & memory function upon inhalation. The scent is both grounding and stimulating. The Verbenone ketone adds anti-inflammatory properties, is antifungal, analgesic, and skin healing. This can be sprayed anytime for refreshment, used as a toner after cleansing, or as a scalp wash after shampooing (for dandruff and scalp issues). We add a dollop to our soup stocks and any water used for steaming, this will infuse the delicious flavor into your dishes (Rosemary steam infused artichokes are amazing!). You can use this as a wash for ouchies on pets, children, and extra fun grown ups, then spray on for mental soothing (double action!). 101 ways to use Hydrosols.
2oz refillable glass bottle
California Conifer Hydrosol
Our Northern California forests are incredible. We have been distilling them as a part of aromatherapy/distillation workshops at festivals for over two years now and there is not a smell in the world comparable. Our forests are filled with Grand Fir (Abies grandis), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Red Fir (Abies magnifica), White fir (Abies concolor), Red Cedar (Thuja plicata), Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana), and many more! We have distilled Lake County (a few times), Feather River (twice) & most recently the Yuba River.
The scent is uniquely refreshing, awakening, and yet deeply earthy. It is freshly green yet citrusy and distictively coniferous. Upon inhalation it will help stop negative thinking, encourage focus and motivation, and is a respiratory cleanser and tonic. It can be used as a toner for oily skin types and is a fantastic antiseptic due to the terpenes' anti bacterial and anti viral properties. It is delicious when added to water, and can help strengthen your immune system as well.
2oz refillable glass bottle
The scent is uniquely refreshing, awakening, and yet deeply earthy. It is freshly green yet citrusy and distictively coniferous. Upon inhalation it will help stop negative thinking, encourage focus and motivation, and is a respiratory cleanser and tonic. It can be used as a toner for oily skin types and is a fantastic antiseptic due to the terpenes' anti bacterial and anti viral properties. It is delicious when added to water, and can help strengthen your immune system as well.
2oz refillable glass bottle
4oz California Conifer Hydrosol
Because 2oz just wouldn't be enough!
4oz California Rosemary Hydrosol
Because 2oz just wouldn't be enough!
