Kept for skin
The skin shelf is the gentlest corner of the apothecary, and the oldest: calendula salves and chamomile compresses predate every pharmacy aisle. Go slowly and patch-test everything new.
| Kept | Form | Traditionally for |
|---|---|---|
| Calendula | in salves | the classic skin flower |
| Chamomile | cooled, as a compress | tired eyes, rough days |
| Aloe | fresh from the leaf | after too much sun |
| Lavender | a drop, diluted | linens and temples |
| Nettle | as a rinse | the old hair-water trick |
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