Savina the Alchimist
@savinabertollini.bsky.social
A friendly master herbalist living in a hill town in rural Italy, inventing cool stuff because I know how.
Teacher, healer, artist, damn fine cook.
Compassion, kindness & empathy for everyone - except Nazis
https://www.thehiddenalchemist.com
Teacher, healer, artist, damn fine cook.
Compassion, kindness & empathy for everyone - except Nazis
https://www.thehiddenalchemist.com
Today was a lovely day spent restocking my herb tins.
I received a bag of gloriously fragrant chamomile from my supplier in Germany
I received a bag of gloriously fragrant chamomile from my supplier in Germany
April 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Today was a lovely day spent restocking my herb tins.
I received a bag of gloriously fragrant chamomile from my supplier in Germany
I received a bag of gloriously fragrant chamomile from my supplier in Germany
Life can thrive in the most tiny & unlikely places.
Find your niche, and thrive.
Find your niche, and thrive.
April 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Life can thrive in the most tiny & unlikely places.
Find your niche, and thrive.
Find your niche, and thrive.
When you need to be in the studio but you also need a new shirt - a little bit of sewing amongst the herbs
100% handmade clothing has challenges - it’s going on 6 years now of not buying clothes aside from shoes & socks - but it does take time
From the skin out, my designs, my needle & thread
100% handmade clothing has challenges - it’s going on 6 years now of not buying clothes aside from shoes & socks - but it does take time
From the skin out, my designs, my needle & thread
April 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
When you need to be in the studio but you also need a new shirt - a little bit of sewing amongst the herbs
100% handmade clothing has challenges - it’s going on 6 years now of not buying clothes aside from shoes & socks - but it does take time
From the skin out, my designs, my needle & thread
100% handmade clothing has challenges - it’s going on 6 years now of not buying clothes aside from shoes & socks - but it does take time
From the skin out, my designs, my needle & thread
A little bit of peace, for anyone who needs it
Sunset, Capparuccia, Italy
On my drive home tonight
Sunset, Capparuccia, Italy
On my drive home tonight
March 31, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A little bit of peace, for anyone who needs it
Sunset, Capparuccia, Italy
On my drive home tonight
Sunset, Capparuccia, Italy
On my drive home tonight
Right after the lockdowns were lifted here in Italy following the pandemic, my husband and I had the opportunity to visit the Vatican while there were no tourists.
So here is the #arch in the gilded hallway that is usually filled with people
So here is the #arch in the gilded hallway that is usually filled with people
March 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Right after the lockdowns were lifted here in Italy following the pandemic, my husband and I had the opportunity to visit the Vatican while there were no tourists.
So here is the #arch in the gilded hallway that is usually filled with people
So here is the #arch in the gilded hallway that is usually filled with people
Sending you a moment of peace from my window.
We believe in you, and someday soon, you’ll believe in you, too.
In the meantime, all of us have your back.
We believe in you, and someday soon, you’ll believe in you, too.
In the meantime, all of us have your back.
March 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Sending you a moment of peace from my window.
We believe in you, and someday soon, you’ll believe in you, too.
In the meantime, all of us have your back.
We believe in you, and someday soon, you’ll believe in you, too.
In the meantime, all of us have your back.
Todays tisane - Mint & Hibiscus.
Lovely to drink either hot or cold, and difficult to keep on my shelf - everyone try’s it and immediately has to take some home with them.
Lovely to drink either hot or cold, and difficult to keep on my shelf - everyone try’s it and immediately has to take some home with them.
March 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Todays tisane - Mint & Hibiscus.
Lovely to drink either hot or cold, and difficult to keep on my shelf - everyone try’s it and immediately has to take some home with them.
Lovely to drink either hot or cold, and difficult to keep on my shelf - everyone try’s it and immediately has to take some home with them.
Thank you, that’s very kind. We talked about our options and if we must we could sell the family home.
We will get through it, I’m building my small business here, in the hopes I can support us if needed, but it’s so sad to watch my husbands pain.
At least we are safe, here in Italy.
<hugs>
We will get through it, I’m building my small business here, in the hopes I can support us if needed, but it’s so sad to watch my husbands pain.
At least we are safe, here in Italy.
<hugs>
March 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Thank you, that’s very kind. We talked about our options and if we must we could sell the family home.
We will get through it, I’m building my small business here, in the hopes I can support us if needed, but it’s so sad to watch my husbands pain.
At least we are safe, here in Italy.
<hugs>
We will get through it, I’m building my small business here, in the hopes I can support us if needed, but it’s so sad to watch my husbands pain.
At least we are safe, here in Italy.
<hugs>
Never give up.
25 years ago I was disabled after a crash
23 years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia
20 years ago I put the fibro into remission with my own herbal medicines
For 17 years I accepted limited mobility
3 years ago I started aikido
TONIGHT, I did a standing somersault without injury
25 years ago I was disabled after a crash
23 years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia
20 years ago I put the fibro into remission with my own herbal medicines
For 17 years I accepted limited mobility
3 years ago I started aikido
TONIGHT, I did a standing somersault without injury
March 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Never give up.
25 years ago I was disabled after a crash
23 years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia
20 years ago I put the fibro into remission with my own herbal medicines
For 17 years I accepted limited mobility
3 years ago I started aikido
TONIGHT, I did a standing somersault without injury
25 years ago I was disabled after a crash
23 years ago I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia
20 years ago I put the fibro into remission with my own herbal medicines
For 17 years I accepted limited mobility
3 years ago I started aikido
TONIGHT, I did a standing somersault without injury
Love my EV, I just would never give a Nazi my money.
March 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Love my EV, I just would never give a Nazi my money.
I bought my Renault Zoe over 4 years ago, and only looked at cars that weren’t a Tesla - because that guy was always a jackass.
Now that it’s clear he’s a Nazi, I know my intuition was spot on.
My Zoe is a great car - after 60k kilometers it’s still runs like new
Now that it’s clear he’s a Nazi, I know my intuition was spot on.
My Zoe is a great car - after 60k kilometers it’s still runs like new
March 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I bought my Renault Zoe over 4 years ago, and only looked at cars that weren’t a Tesla - because that guy was always a jackass.
Now that it’s clear he’s a Nazi, I know my intuition was spot on.
My Zoe is a great car - after 60k kilometers it’s still runs like new
Now that it’s clear he’s a Nazi, I know my intuition was spot on.
My Zoe is a great car - after 60k kilometers it’s still runs like new
I love how my Turmeric Extract practically glows with vibrant color!
It almost seems like a shame to cover it up with a label.
#healpeople
It almost seems like a shame to cover it up with a label.
#healpeople
March 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I love how my Turmeric Extract practically glows with vibrant color!
It almost seems like a shame to cover it up with a label.
#healpeople
It almost seems like a shame to cover it up with a label.
#healpeople
A little bit of chamomile from last years garden, to brighten up your day - I’m down to the last little bit of it for making tea, and can’t wait until this years chamomile patch starts blooming
March 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A little bit of chamomile from last years garden, to brighten up your day - I’m down to the last little bit of it for making tea, and can’t wait until this years chamomile patch starts blooming
Luna says ciao
from Marche, Italy
from Marche, Italy
March 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Luna says ciao
from Marche, Italy
from Marche, Italy
My little herb garden
March 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
My little herb garden
The garden is filling up with calendula, a clear indication that spring is well on its way.
I collect blossoms all year, but the explosion of color in spring is my favorite time to gather calendula for my medicines.
#naturalmedicine
#healpeople
I collect blossoms all year, but the explosion of color in spring is my favorite time to gather calendula for my medicines.
#naturalmedicine
#healpeople
March 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The garden is filling up with calendula, a clear indication that spring is well on its way.
I collect blossoms all year, but the explosion of color in spring is my favorite time to gather calendula for my medicines.
#naturalmedicine
#healpeople
I collect blossoms all year, but the explosion of color in spring is my favorite time to gather calendula for my medicines.
#naturalmedicine
#healpeople
Spent the whole day building bookcases.
Worth it to have a spot to finally organize my primary medicinal herbs!
The world may be chaos, but having a well organized work space makes me happy.
#herbsky
#naturalmedicine
#healpeople
Worth it to have a spot to finally organize my primary medicinal herbs!
The world may be chaos, but having a well organized work space makes me happy.
#herbsky
#naturalmedicine
#healpeople
March 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Spent the whole day building bookcases.
Worth it to have a spot to finally organize my primary medicinal herbs!
The world may be chaos, but having a well organized work space makes me happy.
#herbsky
#naturalmedicine
#healpeople
Worth it to have a spot to finally organize my primary medicinal herbs!
The world may be chaos, but having a well organized work space makes me happy.
#herbsky
#naturalmedicine
#healpeople
We are all the villain in somebody’s story.
We have all hurt someone, unintentionally or even intentionally when we were lashing out.
Life is beautiful when you start becoming the hero in other people’s stories, but truly begins by becoming the hero in your own story.
Become your favorite hero
We have all hurt someone, unintentionally or even intentionally when we were lashing out.
Life is beautiful when you start becoming the hero in other people’s stories, but truly begins by becoming the hero in your own story.
Become your favorite hero
March 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We are all the villain in somebody’s story.
We have all hurt someone, unintentionally or even intentionally when we were lashing out.
Life is beautiful when you start becoming the hero in other people’s stories, but truly begins by becoming the hero in your own story.
Become your favorite hero
We have all hurt someone, unintentionally or even intentionally when we were lashing out.
Life is beautiful when you start becoming the hero in other people’s stories, but truly begins by becoming the hero in your own story.
Become your favorite hero
If your Starter Pack would benefit from a kind but fierce herbalist living in Italy, married to a US Veteran, who is 99% pacifist, but reserves the last 1% for defense of self, others and punching Nazis, then I’d be happy to be included.
Plus I have a cute cat.
Plus I have a cute cat.
March 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
If your Starter Pack would benefit from a kind but fierce herbalist living in Italy, married to a US Veteran, who is 99% pacifist, but reserves the last 1% for defense of self, others and punching Nazis, then I’d be happy to be included.
Plus I have a cute cat.
Plus I have a cute cat.
Ah… spring!
A little bit of peace, for anyone who needs it.
The plum tree is in full bloom today, and the tiny pansies are coming up everywhere.
#spring #primavera
A little bit of peace, for anyone who needs it.
The plum tree is in full bloom today, and the tiny pansies are coming up everywhere.
#spring #primavera
March 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Ah… spring!
A little bit of peace, for anyone who needs it.
The plum tree is in full bloom today, and the tiny pansies are coming up everywhere.
#spring #primavera
A little bit of peace, for anyone who needs it.
The plum tree is in full bloom today, and the tiny pansies are coming up everywhere.
#spring #primavera