August Box

Contents and instructions...


Damiana Love Elixir-

damiana, brandy, rose syrup, orange, vanilla 

Damiana is a famous herb known for its aphrodisiac qualities but is also a wonderful tonic for the reproductive system and a fantastic nervine. In this elixir it is teamed up with rose, a cooling astringent,  and orange for a strong dose of vitamin C. Vanilla adds a creamy tone, binding all of the flavors together. Enjoy this elixir many ways-- by adding a 1-2 Tbsp to an adult beverage for a romantic night, or by taking 1/2-1 tsp a day by adding it to juice, water or tea for toning effects on your reproductive and nervous systems. The cooling astringent properties of rose will help to keep your internal temperature cool during these final hot months of summer. Enjoy!

Disinfecting Tincture-
This is a tincture for external use only.
plantain, cleavers, chickweed, lavender essential oil
This tincture is a great thing to take along on any outdoor adventure.  It is great to put on itchy, angry bug bites that are red and inflamed, or to rub on the area after a tick bite. (Of course, visit your doctor if you have concerns about those bites.) It is even good to rub on cat scratches and poison ivy.  This formula will help calm inflammation, while soothing the area and drawing out possible infection.

Meditation Tea Blend-
lemon balm, tulsi, alfalfa, wild rose, gotu kola, red rose petals, oatstraw, rosehips
A nourishing and rejuvenating blend with freshly harvested and dried tulsi, lemon balm, and wild rose. Oatstraw, alfalfa, and rosehips are great sources of vitamins and minerals we need every day-- calcium, magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, iron, folic acid, potassium, vitamin C and the list goes on. Rose and lemon balm cool the body and balance the body-warming effect of tulsi. Tulsi or tulasi, also known as holy basil, is a relative of the sweet basil we use in pesto. It is held sacred among Hindus of all sects and is incorporated into spiritual practices in India, consumed as tea and burned as an incense. On a physical level, tulsi has been used to strengthen the immune system, clear toxins from the body, and calm the nerves. We are delighted to let you try our homegrown! This tea is nice to have warm with just a bit of honey, or iced with a splash of juice-- I recommend local peach.

Sweet Relief Herbal Bug Repellent-
catnip, apricot kernel and coconut oils, vanilla extract, witch hazel, essential oils of lemongrass and lemon eucalyptus, rosewater
A moisturizing yet non-greasy bug spray with all natural ingredients and a lovely floral-lemony aroma. It combines fresh, homegrown catnip-infused oils with vanilla and skin-toning witch hazel and rosewater, to repel a variety of pesky insects. We formulated this specifically to guard against biting insects prevalent in Iowa in the summertime-- gnats, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. For external use only. Shake well and spray on, re-applying every 2 hours or as needed. The glass bottle preserves the integrity of the oils in the spray. Do not leave your spray in direct sunlight or store it in a place with a high temperature.

Nerve and Muscle Repair Salve-
arnica, St. John's/Joan's wort, cottonwood bud resin, olive oil, beeswax
An amazing synergistic blend, this salve is great for sore muscles, bruises, nerve pain, and inflammation.  It will soothe everything from bonks to sciatica to a numb nerve line, to muscles sore from a hard day's work.

Kombucha-
black tea, yerba mate, rose petals, black cherry juice
Enjoy!

Disclaimer:  All information here within is for education purposes and is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, or cure of any disease.  Consult your healthcare provider before self-treating.