December Box

Box Contents

Wild Cherry Cough Syrup- wild cherry bark, white pine, licorice, sarsparilla, osha, echinacea root, hops, plantain, reishi mushroom, sage, thyme, honey, pleurisy root, crampbark, motherwort, passionflower & vanilla

A tasty blend that will quell and soothe that hacking cough that just won't stop. It will also encourage expectoration (clear mucus). Combine with the Breathe Deep Chest Rub for maximum cough-clearing effect and a good night's sleep.

Comfy Cold and Flu Tea- yarrow leaf and flower, reishi mushroom, mullein leaf, rose hips, licorice root, lemon balm, spearmint, corn silk, catnip
A tea blend potent enough to fight the viruses associated with colds and flu, and soothing enough to subdue even the worst fevers, body aches, headaches, congestion, dryness and coughs. A combination of anti-microbial herbs, antiviral herbs, and immuno-stimulants, this tea will have you back on your feet and feeling better in no time. Recommended dosage is 4-6 cups (8oz cups for adults and 4oz cups for kids) at the onset of symptoms, or one cup a day as a tonic. Complete your Cold and Flu care with Kids Cold and Flu Tincture, Fire Cider and Elderberry Syrup. Additional allies include Wild Cherry Cough Syrup, Breathe Deep Chest Rub, Conifer Bath Soak and Sore Throat Pastilles depending on symptoms. The more ways you consume these magical herbs the better! **If symptoms last more then 10 days contact us for consultation. Avoid over the counter medicines as they mask symptoms yet leave the body drained and more susceptible to further infections. Take tea and tinctures for 2-3 days past symptoms. Increase/decrease tea dosage based on intensity of symptoms.

Sore Throat and Immune Pastilles- echinacea, licorice root, slippery elm, sage- osha- and lemon balm-infused honeys, echinacea and propolis tinctures, cinnamon

Used as lozenges (dissolved in the mouth/back of the tongue), these cinnamon-coated pastilles soothe and numb a sore throat quickly. They are packed with immune-boosting herbs and can be taken as a tablet (chewed or swallowed) at the first sign of any cold or flu, even when sore throat is not a symptom. Three forms of echinacea (powdered herb, decoction, and tincture) enhance the effectiveness of this formula. And our precious propolis and herb-infused raw honeys make these little sweeties beelicious! One pastille every couple of hours to soothe the throat or to stimulate the immune system.

Breathe Deep Chest Rub- menthol, mullein, olive oil, thyme, eucalyptus, beeswax

It's like Vick's Vapo-Rub, only way better, and all natural! Rub on the chest and upper back to help clear congestion. This ointment can also be helpful for asthma. **Avoid use on the face, and know that a little of this ointment goes a long way!

Conifer Bath Soak- combination of pines, spruce, and cedar, rosemary 
Wonderful expectorant, clears out congested lungs and sinuses. Especially good for old dry congestion that just won't clear. The added heat of the bath feeds the medicinal properties of these plants directly into your skin. Combine contents with 1 qt of water, simmer over low boil on stove, covered for 45 min. Strain out tea mix and discard in compost, add tea liquid to steamy bathwater, relax and enjoy for 20-45min. Additions to add to bath include epsom salts for body aches and rosemary essential oil for added decongestant properties. Cold and Flu Kyphii would be a great thing to burn in the bathroom during the soak.

Thumbprint Cookies- brown rice flour, millet flour, organic butter and eggs, organic cane sugar, baking soda, baking powder, kosher sea salt, vanilla extract, ginger spread (ginger and sugar), blueberry-lavender jam
Gluten-free shortbread cookies topped with two different herbal jams, a spicy ginger spread and Christy's homemade blueberry-lavender jam. **Enjoy these when you are not sick, as sugar does feed a cold.

So sorry no kombucha this month. As the weather gets cooler our mother cultures take longer to brew. Upcoming in our next CSA cycle (email wildroseapothecary@gmail.com to sign up), you can look forward to Mandy's probiotic ginger brew in the boxes until we pick back up with kombucha! More variety of yum for your tummies. You can also sign up at our table at What a Load of Craft, happening next Saturday (12/14) from 11-6, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds!


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.