Natalie, this made my day, thank you! I can't wait to hear how you like working with the prompts.
You're probably already very familiar with how to make tinctures, but I include my mimosa tincture recipe as part of my Pleasure Practices for Creatives class, and I've copied it below for you if it's helpful!
Make your own mimosa flower or bark tincture
If you want to work with mimosa, one of my favorite plants for mood boosting and finding everyday magic, here's my recipe for mimosa tincture.
As always, make sure to identify your plants properly from multiple trusted sources, like foraging guides.
Mimosa (albizzia julibrissin), often called mimosa or the silk tree, has slender, opposite leaves and fluffy, pink flowers. You can find good images and descriptions for identifying here and here and here.
While mimosa trees are invasive in some areas, it's best to check its distribution in your area to see how common it is. And always practice sustainable foraging practices: Be careful not to step on or damage other plants, trespass on private property, or forage right at roadsides or on train tracks. I always practice reciprocity with my foraging, too: Requesting the plant's permission before harvest, offering gratitude for their gifts, and perhaps leaving a gift if that feels appropriate.
In the spring, harvest flowers when they're fresh and fluffy, before they wilt. In the fall, harvest bark from branches (not the main limbs or trunk) or from volunteer saplings you cut down while landscaping.
As with any herbal medicine, make sure to research any possible medicine interactions or allergies before taking.
To make your tincture
Making tincture couldn't be easier: Pack your flowers into a jar, or if using bark, snip into short pieces and pack those in a jar upright. Fit as many in as you can leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top.
Pour vodka or everclear over to cover completely. Top with the lid, and let steep out of direct sunlight for at least 2 weeks, up to 4, then strain and bottle.
If you don't imbibe, you can also try making mimosa vinegar using the same method as a tincture, or make a glycerite.
For a less concentrated version to just enjoy as cocktails, simply use less or dilute when serving: I add a bit of tincture (10-20 drops) to a drink.
To take as a tincture, take 10-20 drops a day, under your tongue or in your favorite beverage.
Thank you for the free writing prompts! That will be fun to work with. And you're absolutely right, we need every creative voice in the mix! Thank you for the vote of confidence! 🙏
Always here to be a vote of confidence, and your co-reminder that we need every creative voice is welcome and timely, so thank you! I can't wait to hear how the prompts work for you.
These journal prompts are beautiful + that pic of Mimosa makes me want to get to know her more intimately.
Natalie, this made my day, thank you! I can't wait to hear how you like working with the prompts.
You're probably already very familiar with how to make tinctures, but I include my mimosa tincture recipe as part of my Pleasure Practices for Creatives class, and I've copied it below for you if it's helpful!
Make your own mimosa flower or bark tincture
If you want to work with mimosa, one of my favorite plants for mood boosting and finding everyday magic, here's my recipe for mimosa tincture.
As always, make sure to identify your plants properly from multiple trusted sources, like foraging guides.
Mimosa (albizzia julibrissin), often called mimosa or the silk tree, has slender, opposite leaves and fluffy, pink flowers. You can find good images and descriptions for identifying here and here and here.
While mimosa trees are invasive in some areas, it's best to check its distribution in your area to see how common it is. And always practice sustainable foraging practices: Be careful not to step on or damage other plants, trespass on private property, or forage right at roadsides or on train tracks. I always practice reciprocity with my foraging, too: Requesting the plant's permission before harvest, offering gratitude for their gifts, and perhaps leaving a gift if that feels appropriate.
In the spring, harvest flowers when they're fresh and fluffy, before they wilt. In the fall, harvest bark from branches (not the main limbs or trunk) or from volunteer saplings you cut down while landscaping.
As with any herbal medicine, make sure to research any possible medicine interactions or allergies before taking.
To make your tincture
Making tincture couldn't be easier: Pack your flowers into a jar, or if using bark, snip into short pieces and pack those in a jar upright. Fit as many in as you can leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top.
Pour vodka or everclear over to cover completely. Top with the lid, and let steep out of direct sunlight for at least 2 weeks, up to 4, then strain and bottle.
If you don't imbibe, you can also try making mimosa vinegar using the same method as a tincture, or make a glycerite.
For a less concentrated version to just enjoy as cocktails, simply use less or dilute when serving: I add a bit of tincture (10-20 drops) to a drink.
To take as a tincture, take 10-20 drops a day, under your tongue or in your favorite beverage.
We have very similar plant ethics. Thanks for the recipe!
I love to hear that: I hope you enjoy!
Thank you for the free writing prompts! That will be fun to work with. And you're absolutely right, we need every creative voice in the mix! Thank you for the vote of confidence! 🙏
Always here to be a vote of confidence, and your co-reminder that we need every creative voice is welcome and timely, so thank you! I can't wait to hear how the prompts work for you.