tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29537443089522503812024-03-12T18:13:57.368-07:00Wild Rose Apothecary Local Iowa HerbalismAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08998898615519991978noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953744308952250381.post-11526763927267433282014-06-02T12:53:00.004-07:002014-06-02T13:02:10.667-07:00June CSA Share<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4NLGsBjEGuvgV76CzlckAprQKQ2SqtL1y3ukw-llJaqUgsBlM6VOjXThl2-TIIhFH1fLL8CimT4eucVeMSWWdZU5euJGHC5uDsMp9F3TYQpvEEUoDZ1IS9OHQjbDFAfVwPIC4CjwPVIs/s640/blogger-image-1592955331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4NLGsBjEGuvgV76CzlckAprQKQ2SqtL1y3ukw-llJaqUgsBlM6VOjXThl2-TIIhFH1fLL8CimT4eucVeMSWWdZU5euJGHC5uDsMp9F3TYQpvEEUoDZ1IS9OHQjbDFAfVwPIC4CjwPVIs/s640/blogger-image-1592955331.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: 800;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June is here! June is the final month in our 6 month subscription, so if you'd like to get another 6 month CSA share, make sure you sign up for the next round! We've got a delightful bag of goodies for you for June- here's what's in it:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">This is a mellow, tasty tea blend that can be enjoyed hot or cold, with honey or without. It's very floral and slightly sweet and is relaxing to the mind and body. Drink with intent to flower to your full potential.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><i>*Caution- not for use during early stages of pregnancy. </i></span><br />
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<b id="docs-internal-guid-4ce5f8b8-5cd2-1c8e-ad00-c477755d7d01" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-4ce5f8b8-5cd2-1c8e-ad00-c477755d7d01"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Wild Rose Honey Syrup<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">- </span><i style="font-weight: normal;">wild</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><i style="font-weight: normal;">rose tincture, honey, organic grain alcohol, vegetable glycerine</i></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Wild Rose is an excellent remedy to have in the home medicine cabinet, as well as in a first aid bag for when you're on the go. Internally, it's a relaxing nervine that can be used in place of rescue remedy. It's also cooling, which can make it a nice addition to ice tea or your water bottle in the summer. Externally, wild rose is cooling and soothing, and also increases circulation. It works wonders on burns, and even relieves the hot itchy feeling of bug bites. The honey can make it a little sticky, but this actually helps to hold the tincture in place on the skin. Energetically, wild rose is restores emotional balance and allows the heart to open while maintaining a strong sense of self.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><b>PreMoon Tincture</b>- </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-10b8613e-5e1d-27c6-a8a6-1110e90d723a" style="font-weight: normal;"></b></span><br />
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</b></span></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-4ce5f8b8-5cd2-1c8e-ad00-c477755d7d01"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-10b8613e-5e1e-a8ae-9671-56e29fbd07fe" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take as needed during menstruation, ½-1 dropper dosages 3x a day or up to every 30min for relief from cramps, mood swings, lower back pain, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, stomach upset, tenderness and irritability. Contains iron and other vitamins and minerals your body needs during this time.</span></b></span></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-4ce5f8b8-5cd2-1c8e-ad00-c477755d7d01" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-4ce5f8b8-5cd2-1c8e-ad00-c477755d7d01"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">Pine & Citrus Kyphii Incense- <i style="font-weight: normal;">scotch pine, cedar, clementines, sage, lavender, honey, pine resin, juniper berries</i></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;">It's hard to describe the sacredness of this incense in words. Everything besides the clementines was wildcrafted or homegrown by us here in Iowa. It's been stirred and melding for months on an altar, with ingredients added bit by bit. To use, you can light the corner of a block until it's lit, blow out, and set in a fire proof area to burn. To burn more than just a smidge, use an incense coal or take a coal out of your bonfire or grill and crumble a bit of the kyphii on top of the lit coal. </span><b id="docs-internal-guid-4ce5f8b8-5cd2-1c8e-ad00-c477755d7d01" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><i><br /></i></span></b><b id="docs-internal-guid-4ce5f8b8-5cd2-1c8e-ad00-c477755d7d01" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></b></span></i></span></b><br />
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">A wonderful removal/moving salve. Great for splinters, slivers, bug bites, spider bites and any deep old wounds that are taking to long to heal.Pine is great for moving blood thus it works wonders on old yellow or green bruises, and wonderful for sore muscles and topical pain related to bruising or sore muscles. This salve is harder then our typical salves due to the resin +, scrape out some with the flat of your nail and warm between fingers for easier application</span></span></div>
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<i>calendula, comfrey, plantain, yarrow, olive oil, beeswax<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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A supreme combination of anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, restorative herbs that encourage body to repair itself where damaged. Good for bumps, scratches, abrasions, rashes, bites, boils, bruises, and burns that are already on the mend. Do not rub salve directly into an open wound; rather apply it around/near the site. External use only. **As with all salves, please be mindful that you clean the wound first so as to not seal in any infection or debris. For burns, wait "until the fire is out" (cold water, lavender essential oil, or rose vinegar spritz can help with initial cooling) to apply the salve.</div>
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<i>menthol, mullein, olive oil, thyme, eucalyptus, beeswax</i></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">It's like Vick's Vapo-Rub, only </span><u style="font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;">way better,</u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> 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!</span></span></span></div>
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<i style="font-size: 13px;">chickweed, plantain, cleavers, cottonwood bud resin, olive oil, beeswax</i><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Soothes the often painful itching, irritation, and inflammation associated with severely dry skin conditions, eczema, and dermatitis. This salve contains herbs which move lymph and can help with bursitis and sub-dermal cysts. We wild-crafted the herbs in this salve this Spring, so that we could keep using them through the harsh, drying winter months!</span></span></span></div>
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<b>chest congestion, mucous:</b> breathe deep or deep woods salve</div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love spring time and all of the medicinal, nutritious and liver cleansing greens that start popping up in my yard. Pictured here is a pile of <span style="color: #111111; line-height: 24px;"><b>Garlic Mustard,</b> </span><span style="color: #111111; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><i>Alliaria petiolata<b>,</b> </i>that I picked from my yard a few days ago. It</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #111111; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">is considered invasive, producing up to 800 seeds per plant and most of my neighbors want it out of their yard as soon as possible. If collected before it flowers it will curb this powerful friend from taking over and I'll have a nice stock of garlic mustard pesto in my freezer. As I learned from Susan Weed the roots make a delicious edible as well as the seeds make a spicy condiment. Here is a link to one of my favorite foraging websites article on Garlic Mustard </span></span></span><span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">http://www.eattheweeds.com/garlic-mustard-jack-by-the-hedge-sauce-alone/</span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13036600704296526365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953744308952250381.post-71274736589962346502014-04-16T13:39:00.003-07:002014-04-16T13:39:45.580-07:00<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Hello Folks! Our next class is Sunday April 27th down in Riverside, IA We will be teaching about Spring herbs, dandelion, cleavers, plantain, chickweed, yarrow and nettle. We will also be lecturing on important of spring cleansing: lymphatic and kidney care and hormone balance. Cost of class is $25 with a $5 materials fee. If you are interested email wildroseapothecary@gmail.com for more details</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13036600704296526365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953744308952250381.post-49850158871251806102014-04-16T13:04:00.001-07:002014-04-16T13:04:10.263-07:00April CSA Share<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a nice relaxing and stress relieving tea blend. The calendula and lavender flowers give it a nice floral taste and reminds me of summer. Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is an adaptogenic herb that has many healing properties. It's good for coughs, colds, relieving stress, strengthening the heart and kidneys, respiratory disorders, and more. It also has a delightfully sweet flavor that reminds me of bubble gum. St. John's wort gives a nice lift to the spirits and calms the nervous system. <i>Caution: St. John's wort may interfere with some prescription medications including antidepressants and hormonal birth control. Please consult your healthcare provider before using if you take these kinds of medications.</i></div>
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Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most medicinal mushrooms! They are anti-cancer, stress relieving, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and are also a great source of vitamin D. Dulse is a kind of seaweed that is full of trace minerals. Nettles are rich in iron and nourishing to the kidneys. Dandelion and burdock roots are both also rich in iron and cleanse the liver. Suggested use: Add 1-2 teaspoons into a soup broth (like miso) or into rice or quinoa while it cooks.</div>
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A most exciting and delicious elixir that can be enjoyed sipped on it's own as an alcoholic beverage, or used as daily supplement by adding 1tsp-1tbsp daily to water, juice, kombucha etc. Conifers are Winter's vitamin, high in Vit C and minerals and are a wonderful expectorant to relieve stagnant lung congestion and good for sore throats. Conifers can also be warming, anti-bacterial, and aid circulation t0 assist the body's natural detoxification that happens during spring. Lemon balm and oranges help to boost the immune system in a variety of ways, making sure you get off to spring with a good start!</div>
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A powerful healing agent to be used on fresh cuts, scrapes, rashes, red irritated skin, fevered skin, cat scratches. Yarrow is a strong antibacterial plant, used as an anti-infective topically, and to stop bleeding. Witch hazel is a soothing astringent for skin, cooling red inflammation and relieving pain. Suggested use: 2-5 sprays on fresh wound, and follow up with as many sprays as needed for the next few days, depending on severity and size of wound.</div>
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Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173240607322523946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953744308952250381.post-37622144386344453062014-02-06T08:52:00.003-08:002014-03-04T21:58:59.294-08:00February Box<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Box Contents</span><br>
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Snuggle Elixir</span><br>
<i style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ashwagandha,
cacao, honey, skullcap, glycerin, damiana, brandy, vanilla bean, distilled
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A
chocolate-y libido enhancer that tones the reproductive system, nerves,
kidneys, and heart. Damiana is said to relax the mind while improving
circulation and arousing desire. Here damiana is paired with ashwagandha, an Ayurvedic herb that boosts energy, focus, and increases stamina, while also helping the body to cope with stress. Over time, taking ashwagandha has been known to encourage sounder sleep. This elixir makes a wonderful daily tonic, in
teaspoonful to tablespoonful doses in a little water. It makes a nice hot toddy too-- add 1-2 tablespoons to a cup of warm milk. Or, enjoy Snuggles as a cordial-- add a tablespoon of elixir to an equal part heavy cream and an ice cube. Snuggles is also delicious and decadent drizzled on ice cream! **Refrigerate this elixir, to
extend its shelf life. Separation is natural, shake gently before pouring. Best by 05/2014.</span><br>
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<br>Winter Moon Chai Blend</span><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>conifer needles, juniper berries, reishi, orange peel, black tea, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, fennel </i></span><br>
Warming and cozy, chai blends are perfect for the last months of winter. Local conifers <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">are paired with the traditional flavors of chai tea herbs, for an Iowa twist on a familiar hot beverage. </span><span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">B</span><span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">lack tea-- traditional in most chai blends-- gives a little caffeine kick. </span>Juniper berries impart a "winter taste," along with vitamin C and minerals.<span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"> These aromatic little berries </span>contain a strong volatile oil and are affiliated with the kidneys, so this herb can help jump start your spring kidney cleanse. Sip on a cup daily for immune building properties of reishi mushrooms, and say <b>goodbye</b> to the winter cold. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Simmer 1tsp of the mix in 10oz water for 25-45 minutes. Strain tea mix from liquid. Add cream and honey to taste.</span><br>
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Love Lotion</span><br>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>coconut oil, cocoa butter, apricot oil, vitamin E, beeswax</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This lotion is made with pure enough ingredients that it’s actually edible! It can be used all over the body, but is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kids' Cold & Flu Tincture</span><br>
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">echinacea,
elder flower, lemon balm, thyme, licorice root, elderberries, honey, cinnamon,
ginger, rosehips, alcohol, distilled water</span></i><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Supports
the immune system while it aids in fighting off viruses. This tincture can help
calm the symptoms of colds and flus, such as body aches, fevers, runny nose and
cough. Dosage would be 10 drops (small children), or a dropper full (adult), in
a little water, 3 times a day as a preventive. When symptoms are occurring,
take half those amounts as often as every hour. Remember to continue taking the
tincture for about a week after symptoms have subsided, as this practice will
strengthen the immune system and lower susceptibility to other colds, flus,
or viruses. You can add your dose to a cup of tea. Feel free to sweeten your
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<br>Breast Health Massage Oil</span><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>dandelion flowers, violet flowers, olive oil</i></span><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Strong lymph cleansers, these flowers are wonderful to use topically to break up stagnant toxins and fluids. Combined with a natural cleansing massage this oil is to be used daily or weekly for breast health. </span><br>
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Bourbon Balls</span><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>gluten-free ginger snaps, powdered sugar, pecans and walnuts, Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey, cocoa powder, honey</i></span><br>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A distinctly adult sweet, included in this month's CSA for no reason other then for a little boozy treat. Enjoy! **This item contains nuts.</span><br>
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Check out our work for the past few months! We have pulled together several bags suiting a variety of needs and would <b>love</b> to send them out to you. Great for self care or gifts to loved ones. We have also listed a handful of seasonal items which can be purchased a la carte. </div>
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<b>Fertility Kit</b> for Women (Mama Tea, Sweet Tart Liquid Vitamins, Vitex Tincture, Love Lotion) $45</div><div><br></div><div><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Lovers' Bag</b><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> (Snuggle Elixir, Herbal Hot Cocoa, Stress Less Relaxing Tea, Love Lotion, Peppermint Bark Chocolates </span><i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">or</i><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> Adaptogen Pastilles) $40</span></div>
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<b>Healthy Pregnancy</b> Bag (Mama Tea, Oats & Rose Bath Soak, Growing Belly Balm, Nerve & Muscle Repair Salve) $50</div>
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<b>Birth & Beyond </b>Kit (Nursing Mama Tea, Soothe & Stretch Peri Oil, Motherwort Tincture, Post-Birth Sitz Bath Blend, Baby Balm) $50</div>
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Elder Immune Elixir, 2oz $12 or 4oz $20</div><div>Inner Fire Cider, 4oz $15<br>
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Immune Roots Chai with Reishi Blend $8</div>
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Breathe Deep Chest Rub $10</div><div>Oats & Rose Bath Soak $6</div>
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Body Butter Bars, 2 for $5</div><div>Warming Pain Relief Salve with Cayenne, 2oz $7</div>
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Bones & Joints Anti-Inflammatory Tea Blend $6</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Immune Flow Tonic<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">apple cider vinegar, honey, ginger, echinacea,
astragalus, licorice root, rosehips, distilled water</span></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A licorice-sweet gingery
tonic that stimulates the body to fight and clear active infection. Take 2 teaspoons full every few hours at first indication of a cold or illness. You
can take doses straight or in a bit of water. This formula is great for kids, too, and pairs nicely
with our Kids’ Cold and Flu Tincture or Elder Immune Elixir. You can also take
this formula as a tonic (one tablespoon full in water, daily) to bolster your
immune system during a period when those around you are falling sick but you
have not yet succumbed. However, it is best to not take this tonic for a more
than a few weeks at a time. **Keep refrigerated. Best by 02/28/2014. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Calming Tea Blend<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Calm down after a long day
with this delicious and soothing tea blend. Helps relax for a good nights sleep
and also ideal for uplifting your mood. Combine with a gentle green tea for a
morning tea blend that is sure to get our day started off on the right foot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Adaptogen Pastilles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tablets can help your body adapt to stress and thereby be less susceptible to
illness. They contain herbs that are especially nourishing to the nerves,
kidneys, and adrenals. Take up to three per day. Nettle seed can be very
energizing-- a little goes a long way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A supreme combination of
anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, restorative herbs that encourage body to
repair itself where damaged. Good for bumps, scratches, abrasions, rashes,
bites, boils, bruises, and burns that are already on the mend. Do not rub salve
directly into an open wound; rather apply it around/near the site. External use
only. **As with all salves, please be mindful that you clean the wound first so
as to not seal in any infection or debris. For burns, wait "until
the fire is out" (cold water, lavender essential oil, or rose vinegar
spritz can help with initial cooling) to apply the salve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>chickweed, plantain,
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Drawing, antiseptic, and
anti-inflammatory herbs in alcohol. This formula soothes and tightens tissues
to help stop the bleeding of minor cuts and scratches. Plantain has been known
to even draw out infecting agents. Helps with cat scratches and a wide range of
insect bites. This is a great formula to have on hand at all times, especially
on outdoor excursions. External use only.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"bug" (aka ginger culture)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A wild fermented ginger
culture is used which metabolizes the sugar in this concoction, leaving a
ginger ale-like beverage which is low in sugar content and supports the
proliferation of healthy gut bacteria. Sip on about a cup at a time, up to 2
cups a day, a few times a week. Ginger is soothing to the digestive system and
gives the immune system a nice boost!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>jasmine green tea, yerba mate, nettle, organic sugar,
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fermented drink which is low in sugar and supports healthy flora in the
digestive system. The SCOBY is responsible for metabolizing the sugar and
caffeine content of the tea we start with; if it has done its job, there will
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Wild Cherry Cough Syrup- <i>wild cherry bark, white pine, licorice, sarsparilla, osha, echinacea root, hops, plantain, reishi mushroom, sage, thyme, honey, pleurisy root, crampbark, motherwort, passionflower & vanilla</i></div>
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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.</div>
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Comfy Cold and Flu Tea- y<i>arrow leaf and flower, reishi mushroom, mullein leaf, rose hips, licorice root, lemon balm, spearmint, corn silk, catnip</i><br>
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.<br>
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Sore Throat and Immune Pastilles- <i>echinacea, licorice root, slippery elm, sage- osha- and lemon balm-infused honeys, echinacea and propolis tinctures, cinnamon</i><br>
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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.<br>
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Breathe Deep Chest Rub- <i>menthol, mullein, olive oil, thyme, eucalyptus, beeswax</i></div>
It's like Vick's Vapo-Rub, only <u style="font-style: italic;">way better,</u> 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!<br>
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Conifer Bath Soak-<i> combination of pines, spruce, and cedar, rosemary </i><br>
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.<br>
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Thumbprint Cookies- <i>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</i><br>
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 <i>not</i> sick, as sugar does feed a cold.<br>
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<i>So sorry</i> 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!<br>
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Fire Cider Tonic<br />
<i>apple cider vinegar, onion, ginger, horseradish, garlic, jalapeno, cayenne, thyme, honey</i><br />
A spicy, pungent and slightly sweet concoction made from all fresh, organic ingredients, local honey, and raw apple cider vinegar. It will warm you up while also helping you ward off cold and flu. It combines herbs that are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and boost immune function. It helps open up clogged sinuses and break down congestion. Fire cider really gets the circulatory system moving, helping your body remove pathogens, infection, and wastes. If you are feeling a cold coming on, take a tablespoon every few hours. Otherwise, take a tablespoon full once or twice daily as a tonic. You may want to dilute your dose with water, or add honey to your liking. Add some fire cider to olive oil to make a delicious dressing for salads, vegetables, or noodles. Try it in kombucha, or add some to a bloody Mary!<br />
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<i>chickweed, plantain, cleavers, cottonwood bud resin, olive oil, beeswax</i><br />
Soothes the often painful itching, irritation, and inflammation associated with severely dry skin conditions, eczema, and dermatitis. This salve contains herbs which move lymph and can help with bursitis and sub-dermal cysts. We wild-crafted the herbs in this salve this Spring, so that we could keep using them through the harsh, drying winter months!<br />
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Lavender & Hops Eye Pillow<br />
<i>hops, chamomile, lavender</i><br />
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Take some time for conscious relaxation with this lavender and hops eye pillow! Great for meditation, yoga nidra, and general facial relaxation too. Hand sewn and stuffed by us!<br />
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Immune-Building Chai Tea Blend</div>
<i>reishi mushroom, astragalus root, dandelion root, rooibos, rosehips, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, black pepper, nutmeg</i><br />
This chai has all the traditional spices and flavors, but replaces black tea with rooibos and some <i>very</i> fine herbs for the immune system. We wild-crafted the dandelion roots ourselves, no lie! Reishis, astragalus, and dandelion support immune function by helping T-cells (our body's defenders against pathogens) to proliferate. In addition to fine tuning the immune system, these herbs also improve liver function and circulation. To prepare 2 or 3 cups at a time, make a decoction: bring to a boil one heaping tablespoon full of chai herbs and one quart of water, then reduce the heat and keep your pot on a low simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of milk, turn up heat to bring the liquid just to a boil, remove from heat, strain the liquid, and add honey to taste. Sit with your chai as it cools, inhaling its steam and aroma, so comforting and warming. Enjoyed daily, this blend will give your immune system great support.<br />
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Samhain Body Bars<br />
<i>elder leaf infused olive oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, beeswax</i><br />
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Delightfully moisturizing and soothing for dry skin, callouses, cuticles, and more. If you rub the bar between your hands for a few seconds and warm it up to body temp, it becomes more balmy/spreadable. We hope you enjoy our skull and heart molds as much as we do!<br />
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Coconut Chocolate Truffles<br />
<i>coconut flakes, coconut oil, sunflower seed butter, honey, truffle oil, dark chocolate, cocoa powder</i><br />
Mmmmmm, chocolate! Chocolate and truffle oil are both said to be aphrodisiacs. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>elderberry juice,
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Elderberry Syrup is one of
my favorite daily tonics for keeping healthy, especially during the cold and
flu season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elderberries are full
of antioxidants, vitamin C, and other vitamins and minerals that help the
immune system. Take 1 teaspoon a day, or 1 teaspoon every 2-3 hours when you
are sick. Medicine has never been such a treat! <i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Store this product in your refrigerator.</i></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A lovely, somewhat spicy,
and sweet wildcrafted tea blend. This blend is especially good for when you
feel that little cold coming on. Anti-microbial, anti-bacterial,
lymph-stimulating, expectorant, nourishing and more. Drink it hot, with or
without a little honey or elderberry syrup for added benefit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contain ingredients that have been linked to widespread disorders, even
Alzheimer’s and cancer! Enjoy our natural alternative—a simple recipe that
neutralizes odor and is anti-microbial. Roll a small pea-sized amount of
deodorant between your fingers and apply to the underarms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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particularly the type of ear infections that produce a lot of hard wax. This
oil will help to soften the wax and clean out the ear canal. Mullein flower
helps to reduce pain and inflammation and is a lymphatic stimulant. Garlic
gives the oil anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, making this remedy good
for infections. Herbalist Jim McDonald cites this combination to be good
for healing up infected piercings too. <i>Store in refrigerator, and use by the end of the month. <b>Caution</b>: if you suspect any rupture of
the ear drum, DO NOT use this oil in the ear or put any other products into the
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>mullein, pine needles,
rose, osha root, rosehips, honey, mead, elderberries, white pine sap, Douglas
Fir pine sap, makko powder, rosewater</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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incense, this kyphii blend is wonderful to burn and gently breathe to
heal lung congestion and sinusitis. Its aromas are clearing and aided when
paired with a hot bath. The kyphii this month comes with a charcoal disk. To enjoy the kyphii, light the disk and set on a stone dish or pottery until it becomes red. (I usually break the disk into 2-4 pieces because they burn for a long time and can be quite smoky). Then place a small crumble of
kyphii on the charcoal, and inhale the aromatic vapors flowing out of the smoldering incense. (Alternately, you can take a lit coal out of a bonfire or wood stove for burning your incense.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><i>echinacea, lemon balm,
thyme, licorice root, elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, honey, 40% alcohol</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Supports the immune system
while it aids in fighting off viruses. This tincture can help calm the symptoms
of colds and flus, such as body aches, fevers, runny nose and cough. Dosage
would be 10 drops (small children) - full dropper (adult), 3 times a day, as a
preventive. When symptoms are occurring, take the same amount as often as every
hour. Remember to continue taking the tincture for about a week after symptoms
have subsided, as this practice will strengthen the immune system and lower susceptibility to other colds, flus, or viruses. You can add your dose to a cup
of cold and flu tea. Feel free to sweeten your cup with honey, but remember
that any additional sugar can compromise the immune system!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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honeysuckle, glycerin, honey, alcohol <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This formula is anti-viral,
immune-activating, anti-stress, and anti-inflammatory. Use it to respond to the
first signs of an outbreak of herpes simplex, and it will tame fever blisters, to stop them from forming. 20 drops up to half a dropper full several times a day (every few hours) during times of stress to minimize outbreak. </span><br>
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to produce T-cells, which then fight off invading pathogens. Take 20 drops up
to half a dropper full every hour or so, when there are signs that your body is
actively fighting a virus (i.e., fever). By the way, did you know that
echinacea can also be used topically to fight infection in wounds, and on bites and
stings to draw out poison? Wound healing and bite remedies were the prime applications of this plant in many traditional Native American herbal practices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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watch for any unwanted or unexpected reactions to the herb.)</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Zinger tea, sugar</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;">A sweet
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I've made my own incense for years. Partially because I couldn't stand that thick artificially scented stuff, and also for the sheer joy of making something myself to use ceremonially. However, the incense I've made has usually been from mixing different resins, and with a <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/search/search.php?refine=y&keywords=makko&x=0&y=0">makko</a> powder base. It works, I roll little sticks or form cones, mixing in other resins and sometimes essential oils. </div>
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It wasn't until this year that I tried making a bioregional incense. An incense that I (mostly) wildcrafted, one that not only smells beautiful but is truly <i>la medicina</i> for the soul. (And, with all the allergies I've had this year, one that was going to be good for my lungs as well!) </div>
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I started with cedar that I harvested this spring. In some Native American traditions cedar is used for blessings, and put on the ceremonial fire with intentions and prayers. Rose petals, of course! And anyone who knows my love affair with cottonwood trees and cottonwood medicine would not be surprised to find this in my incense. </div>
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The mixing began, and continued for a literal 3 months on my altar. I added white sage, mullein, elder berries, pine pitch, honey, Ansel's home brew meade, local beeswax, and frankincense. (It's not entirely bioregional, I did harvest the pine pitch and white sage in Colorado, and the frankincense is from Egypt.) If you didn't know, mullein smoke actually helps to clear the lungs. More on that <a href="http://wildroseapothecary.blogspot.com/2013/07/mullein.html">here</a>.</div>
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The end result is lov-er-ly! I could not be more pleased with this incense. It is truly a "Food for the Gods." I recommend burning it on a coal (the kind you'd use for a hookah, or one from your wood stove or ceremonial fire), and using it ceremonially. Set your intentions and let the smoke carry your prayers to the heavens.</div>
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hibiscus flowers, apple mint, peppermint, rose petals, wild rose whole plant<br>
This tart and minty tea is thirst-quenching, cooling, and nourishing. Hibiscus is high in vitamin C, which we need for a healthy immune system and for iron absorption. This tea also improves digestion-- hibiscus stimulates bile production, and mint soothes indigestion and dispels gas. Did I mention this blend is delicious? Watch your kids slurp it up and want more! Drink it warm with honey or iced. A tablespoon will make a nice quart of tea. I like to blend one quart tea with half a quart of lemonade-- makes some awesome popsicles!<br>
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cottonwood infused olive oil, propolis extract, honey, beeswax</div>
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Cottonwood salves are great for relieving sore, tight muscles. Cottonwood is pain relieving and anti-inflammatory. Propolis is especially antibacterial and anti-infective adding these qualities to this amazing salve. We've had great results using this salve around inflamed wounds. (As with all salves, be certain you've cleaned the wound thoroughly, and wait to apply on directly on top of the wound until the skin has closed.)</div>
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fresh and dried herbs (blue vervain, lemon balm, St. John's/Joan's wort, and roses) extracted in brandy and honey</div>
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Sage Witch Hazel Facial Toner-<br>
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Spray this toner on your face and body to revitalize skin. It will clarify while also calming redness and irritation. Both sage and witch hazel are mildly astringent, antiseptic, and balancing for most skin types. The aroma of sage relaxes while improving mental clarity and memory. Sage is also known to rejuvenate aging skin.<br>
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apple cider vinegar and fresh rosemary, nettles, and horsetail herbs, with rosemary and lavender essential oils, diluted with pure water<br>
Did you know that apple cider vinegar is great for the hair and scalp? This rinse closes the cuticle after shampooing, restores pH, and makes the hair smoother, healthier, and shinier. It corrects any dry/flaky scalp conditions and works great for all hair types. Slowly pour or dribble the rinse on your head after washing hair, making sure that it saturates the scalp. I use up about a half cup with each application and do it about once a week. There is no need to rinse the vinegar away after applying-- we added lovely lavender and rosemary essential oils to mask the vinegar smell.</div>
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Skullcap tincture: Relaxes body tissues that are constricted by nervous tension, thereby relieving pain and inflammation. It is one of the best herbs to have on hand for moments of great stress or agitation. This herb has been known to ease headaches, insomnia, panic/anxiety, and muscle spasms. Up to half a dropper full can be taken at a time. <i>As with all tinctures, take a drop or two and wait for 15 minutes, giving yourself time to watch for any unwanted or unexpected reactions to the herb. </i></div>
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Dandelion Root Tincture: Strengthens the liver so it can do its filtering work more effectively. Stimulates bile production and promotes better digestion overall. Helps kidneys remove wastes from the blood. Encourages movement of lymph and blood to congested and inflamed areas. Herbalist Susun Weed points out that dandelion root can help relieve food allergies and sensitivities and repair damage done to the liver by drugs, chemicals, alcohol, and infections such as hepatitis. Take several drops before each meal, or at least a couple of times a day.</div>
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Breast Health Compound Tincture (dandelion root, lady's mantle, violet): Supports healthy breast tissue by clearing lumps or cysts and by fighting and preventing breast infection (i.e., mastitis). These herbs are also touted for their anti-cancer properties. Lady's mantle and dandelion root are tonic to the female reproductive system and balance the hormones, thereby normalizing menstrual flows and easing pre-menstrual symptoms. A tonic dose would be 10-30 drops once a day, taken in tea or water. Take the tincture at a lower dose (10 drops) more often (three times a day) if you are actively trying to clear plugged ducts or lumps. </div>
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White Sage Bundle-<br>
White sage is used traditionally used to purify the mind, the body and the atmosphere. It is usually burned (plate/bowl/shell) and the smoke is wafted around the area for purification. Be sure you fully extinguish the smudge stick after each use.<br>
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Kombucha-<br>
black tea, yerba mate, wild rose white tea, passionflower herb<br>
Ready to drink. Passionflower is a calming and gladdening herb. We like to use yerba mate in the tea blends we feed to our kombucha SCOBY, because of mate's vitamin and mineral profile-- magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc, along with other nutritive goodies. If you like your kombucha a bit sweeter, you can add a tablespoon or so of fruit juice to your glass or to the bottle.<br>
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I can't get enough bike wildcrafting these days! It's so fun to ride around the countryside spying all these beautiful and medicinal prairie plants. Today I picked blue vervain, boneset, evening primrose, goldenrod (for my dye pot!), and ragweed (which I tied to the <i>back</i> of my bike, so as to breathe in <i>less</i> of its pollen!). More on ragweed later...</div>
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The first hour I was up I just tried to go back to sleep. I love my sleep. I also nursed my boy, tried not to cough. It's high allergy season for me- and even though I do take an over-the-counter antihistamine, it's sometimes still too much. And sometimes I take the o-t-c meds too early and it wears off halfway through the night. Since I have no rescue-inhailer, I rolled out of bed, put on a sweater, and trudged upstairs, hacking and coughing all the way. By this time I was wheezing and felt out of breath. The coughing had triggered bronchial constriction, known as asthma or air hunger. (Not that these are exactly the same, but I would certainly say similar-- and I am an undiagnosed person)<br />
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So I started the tea pot, took allergy meds, and walked over to my apothecary to grab some herbs for immediate relief. My lobelia tincture (Lobelia inflata), always helps with the breathlessness immediately, but I personally don't enjoy the taste, and a dropper of lobelia leaves me feeling nauseous. Instead, I take a <a href="http://wildroseapothecary.blogspot.com/2013/07/mullein.html">mullein</a> leaf and start burning it. I waft the smoke towards my face, close my eyes, and breathe it in. Immediate relief! I no longer feel panicked for oxygen. Next I get some licorice root off my shelf and put a couple teaspoons in my gourd. I take my osha tincture, drop 5 drops into the gourd and take one on my tongue. I find osha to be incredibly centering, comforting, and relaxing to my lungs/bronchioles.<br />
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I poke around looking for my Warming Respiratory Elixer, (violet-mullein-wild ginger). I don't find it anywhere, and imagine that it's probably in one of my baskets somewhere, so I go to the fridge and pull out my bulk bottle. I pour a new bottle, fill the dropper and squeeze it onto my tongue, I squeeze another into my gourd. I grab my Breathe Deep Chest Rub and rub it up and down my neck and on my chest. It's got mullein-infused olive oil, menthol, thyme, and eucalyptus and definitely helps me to breathe deep! All this has taken as long as it takes for my water to boil, so I fill my gourd with the hot water. I take one more dropperfull of that Elixer, for good measure, and because its so darn tasty!<br />
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Dried Mullein Leaf</div>
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A Licorice Root-based tea</div>
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Well folks, the birds are beginning to chirp, the sky is lightening, and I am feeling much better. :-) I'm off to my yoga mat until the boy wakes up!Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173240607322523946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953744308952250381.post-40099097864941557272013-08-06T16:28:00.000-07:002014-01-05T19:36:07.883-08:00August Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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
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Disinfecting Tincture-<br />
This is a tincture for <b><i>external use only</i></b>.<br />
plantain, cleavers, chickweed, lavender essential oil<br />
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.<br />
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Meditation Tea Blend-<br />
lemon balm, tulsi, alfalfa, wild rose, gotu kola, red rose petals, oatstraw, rosehips<br />
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.<br />
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Sweet Relief Herbal Bug Repellent-<br />
catnip, apricot kernel and coconut oils, vanilla extract, witch hazel, essential oils of lemongrass and lemon eucalyptus, rosewater<br />
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.<br />
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Nerve and Muscle Repair Salve-<br />
arnica, St. John's/Joan's wort, cottonwood bud resin, olive oil, beeswax<br />
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.<br />
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The taste of bitter herbs like gentian, dandelion, and yellow dock may make you shudder, but the effects of adding bitters to your diet are <i>all positive--</i> better digestion and metabolism, hormonal balancing, blood sugar regulation, and liver and gallbadder support. Cacao and coffee are also bitters, albeit bitters that contain caffeine. Bitter herbs send a message to our digestive system that we are eating complex food. Putting our bodies through this "challenge" on a regular basis is healthy because it leads to strong digestion. Taking bitters before meals as a daily practice improves overall digestive and liver health, but bitters are effective even the first time you take them.<br />
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Our bodies have taste receptors designed to sense bitter when we eat it! Tasting bitter stimulates digestive secretion. The body immediately starts producing saliva as well as acids, enzymes, hormones, and bile, getting itself ready to process what we eat. Many very fine herbalists such as James Green, Guido Mase, Susun Weed and Jim McDonald have all written about what happens to bodies that never taste bitter, something Green termed "bitter deficiency syndrome"-- a chronic state of sluggish and weak digestion which robs the body of nutrition while it also disrupts important body processes beyond digestion.<br />
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Personally, I have a bitters craving, feeling not-alright unless I eat bitter greens on a daily basis. But I know others are less enthusiastic. How do we make bitters something to look forward to every day? Well, I have found bitter herb extracts to be really tasty additions to tangy sauces like barbecue, teriyaki or a Jamaican style <i>jerk</i>. I even drop a half teaspoon or so into stir fries while de-glazing with maple and lemon juice. A bit of sweet maple makes bitter taste palatable to even picky eaters (but not too much sweetness because you have to taste the bitter for the plant medicine to work).<br />
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Back in April, we Wild Rose herbwives were in Christina's kitchen concocting a bitter molasses syrup, using fresh whole dandelion and yellow dock roots along with some wild-crafted nettles. Some of that yummy stuff was still hanging around in my fridge one night in May, and my husband Eric put some into a barbecue sauce he was making for his grilled veggies. Sooooo delish! My bitters receptors immediately called out, "Make the sauce bitter-<i>er</i>!" I concocted the sauce further, using both the Wild Rose Bitter Molasses AND some of our fresh-pressed Bitters Tincture. We served this version of the bitters sauce to our Patio Party guests last month, slathered on some grilled tempeh bites. And good for the peeps who gobbled it all up!<br />
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Here is my recipe for the barbecue sauce. Get you some Bitters Tincture and Bitters Molasses pronto and whip it up, folks!<br />
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<u>Bitters Barbecue Sauce</u> <br />
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7 oz. tomato paste<br />
5 oz. water<br />
3-4 tablespoons Bitter Molasses Syrup (decoction of whole dandelion herb, nettles, and yellow dock roots in blackstrap molasses, with lemon juice)*<br />
2 tablespoons maple<br />
2-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar<br />
2-3 droppers full of Bitters Tincture<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Mix all ingredients well and warm on low heat, stirring often, just until the sauce starts to bubble. Remove from heat, cool, and spread on grilled fish, meats, tempeh, veggies, etc. Should make 2-3 cups. Leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge in a glass jar.<br />
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*Note: Substitute regular blackstrap molasses or leave out the tincture if you want a less bitter sauce.<br />
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<u>Wild Rose Apothecary's Bitters extracts</u><br />
<u><br /></u>Inquire with us via email (<a href="mailto:wildroseapothecary@gmail.com" target="_blank">wildroseapothecary@gmail.com</a>) about our bitters products-- Bitters Tincture, Bitters Molasses Syrup, and Iron Root Bitter Vinegar. Bitters Tincture will also be available soon through <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildRoseApothecary" target="_blank">our etsy store</a>.<br />
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Our Bitters Tincture contains dandelion root, gentian root, ginger root, and lemon balm, along with a mix of fennel seed, peppermint, and/or licorice root. Each of us has our own signature blend, but all three anchor on dandelion and gentian roots. There are few herbs as bitter as gentian; really gets the job done! We include wild-crafted dandelion in this tincture and our home-grown lemon balm. We aimed for energetically balanced formulae, using warming and cooling herbs, moistening ones and others with drying qualities. Christy's formula includes a small portion of maple-- an already sweetened bitters.<br />
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Bitters Molasses Syrup is full of iron, high in vitamins A and C, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium. Anyone who is prone to anemia would be wise to take blackstrap molasses infused with one or more of the herbs in this formula daily (nettle, dandelion, yellow dock).<br />
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Iron Root Bitter Vinegar is another bitters extract I love. I take a dropper full daily in the morning (my spicy and nourishing bitters alarm clock), but I also use it in salad dressings, sauces, even in hummus. It is an apple cider vinegar extract of yellow dock, burdock, and ginger roots. Like most bitters, these roots restore and improve liver function while being high in iron.<br />
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Out here on the prairie the mullein flowers are unmistakeable. Bright yellow and sometimes over six feet tall, and everywhere. Let's get up close and personal with mullein and talk about its healing properties.</div>
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Mullein is well known for aiding the respiratory system. Mullein is in almost all of my respiratory tea blends, and is gentle enough for children. It's also quite a nice relaxing nervine tea. It tastes nice and can really help expectorate mucous from a dry, irritating cough. Mullein helps to relax and dilate the bronchioles. You can also burn mullein and breathe the smoke to relieve chest and breathing constriction. To do this you can simply burn a mullein leaf and gently waft the diffused smoke towards you and breathe it in. This has been one of the most relieving things for my (mild) asthma.</div>
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I've also called upon mullein's healing for childhood ear infections. Mullein flower oil can be used in the ear when the ear infection is due to a wax blockage. We've got a mullein flower & garlic oil in the works for just this purpose! Herbalist Kiva Rose likes to use mullein tincture for bacterial ear infections, saying the alcoholic preparation of mullein can aid in the drying needed for such an infection. Please don't put <i>anything</i> in the ear if there is a chance of a ruptured ear drum, see your doctor instead.</div>
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In looking at the flowering stalks of mullein, we can easily see how it represents the spine. The stalk is strong and flexible, like a healthy spine. Mullein medicines can also be used for reducing pain and inflammation caused by the misalignment of the spine and/or hips. Mullein root more effectively used with chronic kinds of disorders, whereas the upper parts of the plant are used for acute pain and inflammation of this kind. Because it is also a nervine, mullein (nicely pairs with skullcap or vervain for this) can help relieve sciatica and other nerve pains associated with misalignment. A mullein oil infusion or a warm leaf poultice directly on the area, as well as internally taking the plant's tincture can help reduce pain and aid in healing.</div>
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Mullein tea or tincture is also helpful with childhood bedwetting associated with a weak trigone muscle. Not only for <i>bed</i>wetting and children, I'm sure some of you multip-mamas know what I mean. After a few children, going for a run can be, well, leaky. Mullein can help, as well as practicing those Keagals! </div>
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I also want to add that mullein is a <i>gentle and strong</i> plant ally. It's fairly neutral in nature (neither warming nor cooling), and has many generous offerings of healing. Go outside and find some mullein, it has so much to teach us!</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Happy Heart Elixir- </span></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">elderberry, hawthorn berry, rose hips, skullcap,
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">The Happy Heart Elixir tastes good enough to make anyone happy, but its benefits go far beyond its amazing flavor. </span></span></b>It includes gentle herbs which are tonic to the heart and
circulatory system, blood pressure stabilizing, immune-boosting, and full of
vitamin C. Skullcap herb helps us confront stressful, even heartbreaking, moments
with calm. You can enjoy a teaspoon full daily in tea, water, or other beverage of choice, for any length of time. <i>Not for kids.</i><br />
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sunburn while it nourishes and restores skin tissue. Also nice applied after a
bath for cool moisture, astringency, and to otherwise treat your skin. Gentle
enough for the face. Also edible, spritz on your salad for rosy deliciousness!<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">dandelion root, gentian root, ginger root, orange peel,
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">This tincture prepares the body for better digestion. This is a warming, gingery formula which also soothes the stomach after a meal and dispel gas. Take 5-20 drops in a
cup of warm water 30 minutes or so before eating a meal. Add a touch of honey
or maple syrup if you like. Makes a great addition to barbecue sauce. <i>Do not
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vitamin C, as well as important minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and
potassium. This blend works to cleanse blood and move lymph. It also
helps clear congestion. Gentle enough for children and pregnancy.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">The Heal-All Salve is good for speedy healing on nearly any
scratch, scrape, bug bite, bruise, burn, dry skin, etc. The Heal-All
Salve is pain relieving and soothing to the skin, and is a must-have-salve for
any first aid kit or travel bag. <i>As with all salves, please be mindful
that you clean the wound first so as to not seal in any infection or debris.
For burns, wait "until the fire is out" (cold water, lavender
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">cocoa butter, shea butter, olive oil infused with calendula, comfrey, cottonwood, coffee and oats, beeswax, clary sage essential oil</span></span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Enjoy your kombucha on its own, or try it
with a teaspoon of the Happy Heart Elixer. Did you know that kombucha can be
used topically for fungal & candida overgrowth? It sure can! Just make sure
that you let it sit out and ferment a bit longer so that ALL of the sugars are
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Our CSA Launch Party was a great success! Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy our herbals with us. Remember, you can still be a part of our CSA- monthly shares are available on a first come, first serve basis (though advanced notice is appreciated so we know how much product to make!). And if you decide you want to sign up for the rest of the season (through December)- we'll pro-rate you!</div>
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Thanks to Mandy and Eric (and little Selah and Griff) for hosting the party on your amazing patio!</div>
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The Comfy Tea kiddie pool was enjoyed by kids and adults alike. :-) Our Herbal Insect Repellent was essential to enjoying the outdoor festivities without having to swat at those darn gnats! </div>
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Amongst the samples, we enjoyed the Happy Heart Elixer- which is good for physical and emotional heart health; and our new Wild Rose Honey Syrup- good for everything from external scratches and scrapes to taking internally for cooling down your body in this summer heat. Did I mention how amazing both of these taste?!? </div>
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I think everyone went home feeling rather blissful!</div>
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