Herbs That Help Soothe, Moisturize and Protect! Winter can take a toll on skin health and appearance. Cold air, harsh winds, drying heat systems and hot baths and showers can all disrupt the skin barrier, strip moisture and trigger rashes Dry Skin The outermost layer structure of skin resembles bricks and mortar, with the mortar being made of natural oils and lipids, contributing to a health barrier function and appearance to the skin. Dry skin…
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a deciduous, woody climbing vine that grow along mid-level and tall canopy trees. Schisandra is unique, in that the berries possess five distinct flavor properties: bitter, sweet, sour, salty and hot. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is said that this complex flavour pertains to the five elements, meaning it has effects…
Castor Oil has a long history of use around the world! Sourced from the seeds of the plant Ricinus communis- which consist of 40-60% oil – documentation of Castor Oil use reaches back many centuries in Egypt, the Mediterranean, Eastern Africa and India. In ancient Rome, the oil was known as Palma Christi (“hand of…
Something almost every family deals with at some point is head lice – an extremely common and highly transmissible problem, especially among kids congregating in school, daycare and summer camps. These tiny insects feed on blood from the scalp – and while they don’t carry any bacterial or viral illnesses with them, they can cause…
Learn about our complete line of traditional herbal preparations that stimulate healing and fight infection in common conditions including:
What is a Castor Oil Pack? Castor oil is applied to the skin by means of a pack. The first step in making a pack is to soak a piece of cloth in castor oil. Next, the oil-saturated cloth is placed on the skin and covered with a sheet of plastic. Then a hot water bottle…
Injuries happen – and can happen quickly! Having remedies on hand for immediate care is key in treating minor wounds and reactions and there are natural, powerful plant medicines that can help bring fast relief. From soothing sprains, to healing scrapes, to settling queasy tummy – certain herbal salves, creams, oils, and medicines should have…
Summer is upon us, and we’re all looking forward to cooling off with a swim. Whether you hit the pool, lake or ocean, water can splash into the ear and remain there after swimming. This creates a moist environment ideal for bacterial growth that can cause an external ear infection, known as otitis externa or…
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