Distilling Yarrow
“In gratitude.”
The Process
Preparing to distill is a process for which I find I need at least two full days to devote entirely to the process. From cleaning the still, watching the weather, creating a schedule (of sorts), to clearing my mind and opening my heart and self to the process, to distillation day. A day of harvesting, a day of deepening my relationship with the plant, “listening” as I harvest, “listening” as I prepare the plant, place it in the still, cover it with water, and enclose the prepared plant material within the copper still. Slowly the water heats, the aroma wafts through the air, the first drops of hydrosol emerge... each distillation a mini transformation, yes. A deeper connection with the plant harvested, yes. The roots of a common language - molecules of communication.
Also in Welcome to Distill Aromatics
Aromatics and Mental Health Book Review #1
Jade’s book provides an excellent new resource - aiding meaningful aromatic practice within mental health practices. Written well, her book moves from chapter to chapter seamlessly, enabling growth of practice for current aromatherapists, and new learning the next generation of aromatic practitioners. Please consider her book as part of an exciting future for addressing mental health needs through aromatherapy.
