WORK:SHOP Beacon NY

   

@fabhaus made these beautiful business card holders for each artisan. Fits right in with the Herbaceutikals spread.

 Our booth always smells magical!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

New Labels

New labels for all 2oz tins.And that's a hot bag underneath. In stores soon folks ;)

Black Friday Sales

Fennel Everyone?

Fennel contains antioxidants like kaempferol and quercetin which remove harmful free radicals from the body offering protection from cancers, infection and degenerative neurological diseases. A rich source of insoluble fiber which absorbs water through the digestive track to bulks the stool easing constipation. Also binds cholesterol bile salts and decreases their absorption in the colon. This lowers ones overall Ldl cholesterol levels as well as protects the colon from cancer. The variety of volatile essential oils in Fennel not only make it a powerful antioxidant but also a digestive, carminative and anti flatulent. Fennel seeds are store houses for important minerals such as copper, iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium, magnesium and zinc as well as vitamins A, E, C and B complexes.

Traditionally fennel has been used as a remedy for flatulence, indigestion, great milk production, as a tea for colic in babies, as an oil to relieve cough, bronchitis and joint pain. Fennell has also been used in the treatment of anemia, heart disease, cancer, blood pressure, increasing neural activity, bacterial diarrhea, improve immune function, regulates hormonal function, macular degeneration.

Allergy and cold season is coming. Breath deep with this all organic baby safe decongestion vapor rub. More effective than Vicks and can be used like #thievesoil available on #etsy as well as the Herbaceutikals Shop

Tooth Powder over Tooth Paste

Herbal Mint Tooth Powder is made with a powerful blend of herbs that not only freshen bad breath and whiten teeth but also maintain healthy and disease free gums and teeth. The herbs are antibacterial, antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory; used for centuries to maintain oral health. Most of the herbs work to prevent and heal oral infections or disease including cavities, gingivitis, plaque and periodontitis (an inflammatory disease that can destroy the bones, gums, and tissue that maintain teeth). The herbs are balanced with essential oils such as Tea Tree which is a potent antimicrobial that also fights bacteria causing tooth decay and gum disease including gingivitis.
To use, wet a toothbrush and shake off excess water. Gently press into powder. Brush as normal. Or wet toothbrush, scoop powder from jar with a spoon, hold brush over jar, sprinkle toothpowder onto brush, brush teeth.

Harvesting Dandelion

Dandelion root is a diuretic and cleansing/strengthening to the kidneys and liver. Harvest mature plant roots in the spring or fall when the ground is moist. Harvest roots from new plants anytime before they flower. Early morning or late day in the third quarter of the moon is best if you intend on storing. Soak roots to loosen soil and clean thoroughly. Cut them in quarters lengthways then dice. Lay between paper bags or sun dry to store.
Pairs well with #burdock #ginger #chicory #licorice #milkthistle #anise #cinnamon #tumeric

Chamomile

There are 3 types of chamomile and they all share the same properties. It is commonly used for indigestion, heartburn, insomnia, anxiety, stress, headache, and irritable bowel syndrome. An infusion can be topically use to cleanse and relieve the discomfort of insect bites, wounds, itching, and other skin irritations. Or orally for mouth ulcers and canker sores. It even helps control periodontal diseases. Used with witch hazel, it can even help eczema. For children chamomile tea to treat eye infections such as pinkeye and blocked tear-ducts. Many people believe that chamomile improves the elasticity of the skin, thus improving the aging complexion. When sipped slowly while nursing a baby, the tea can help prevent baby's colic and promote peaceful rest. Chamomile is known to increase production of white blood cells, stimulates the memory and respiratory system, and helps overcome exhaustion, fights fungal invaders, soothes upset stomachs, helps mend torn tissue, kills staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria, and generally protects and heals the body.
Our organically homegrown chamomile is featured in the facial toners, massage oil and herbal tea blends.

New Videos on Herbalism Basics

Healing Skin

Fresh batch of healing salve at different stages of hardening. I personally keep about 4 jars on hand at all times. Bedside, first aid kit, handbag, glove compartment. Something I never leave home without. So useful for about anything that goes wrong. Headaches, nausea, cuts, burns, bites, stings, rashes, pulled muscles, sores, sprains, inflammation, eczema, dry skin, mild sunscreen. Maybe I should call it #healall 4 herbs, in extra virgin olive oil & Virgin #coconutoil a little beeswax and some potent essential oils to soothe and heal . Buy some here.

Arnica Montana

Native Americans referred to arnica as mountain tobacco and leopard’s bane, and used the plant for sprains, bruises and wounds. In the 19th and 20th centuries, physicians and health practitioners used arnica for contusions, bruised muscles, painful breasts, chronic sores and abscesses.
Arnica is available both as a herbal oil or homeopathic cream, however herbal preparations have shown much better results than homeopathic products when tested in lab studies. Arnica oils, gels and creams are the most popular herbal sports medicines. It is very effective if used immediately after an injury. Arnica accelerates the healing process by moving waste-bound fluids out and moving cleansing fluids and platelets into the affected area. The anti-inflamatory properties of arnica are  due to its sesquiterpene lactones. These chemicals cause a reduction of inflammation by blocking the actions of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

The antimicrobial properties of arnica make it useful for minor skin irritations where infection is possible. Topical use for  sprains, bruises, aches, sore muscles, hematoma, dislocations, contusions, edema due to fracture, rheumatic muscle and joint problems, cerebral trauma, headaches, paresis, semiparesis, inflammation due to insect bites, and superficial phlebitis, bacterial infections, skin cancer, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis. Arnica should not be applied to broken or burned skin.

Get your Bone, Muscle & Joint salve which containes Arnica, Comfrey, Cayenne and other healing herbs & essential oils here 

Get your Bone, Muscle & Joint salve which containes Arnica, Comfrey, Cayenne and other healing herbs & essential oils here 

Breath Deeply

Most vapor rubs are in a petroleum of mineral oil base and we wouldn’t want to use that on our bodies let alone faces. So we made something pure, strong and better for the whole family. Decongestion is made with a cinnamon and clove extra virgin olive oil infusion to warm the body and a special blend of pure organic essential oils including lavender and eucalyptus to open up those passageways and provide relief. The base is grape seed oil which is a great all around moisturizer which makes this blend lighter for facial applications directly to the sinus cavity area.
For congestion in the head try the Easy Steam Remedy outlined in the Living with Herbs book in combination with this vapor rub for best results. A few drops of Oregano, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, or Lavender to your humidifier can work wonders in the cold dry season. Decongestion can be applied and gently massaged over the sinus cavities. For lung congestion, massage over lungs front and back. Have someone massage liberally over lungs and pat your back with cupped hands. If your drinking the right herbal teas, you will be coughing all that phlegm up in no time.
Buy your Decongestion Vapor Rub here

Muscle Bone & Joint Healing Oil

This is a heavy duty massage oil for all types of aches and pains including arthritis, swelling, sprains, bruises and spasms. Made with a strong concentration of herbs traditionally used to mend bones and damaged muscles. Use immediately after intense exercise or massage deliberately and as needed to painful muscles or joints. This is an extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil base infused with st johns wort, claw root, arnica, calendula and comfrey with a special blend of essential oils.
Order yours here on eTsy or in our Square Shop

Winter Roots

 

The Fall is when most root plants return to storing their energy in their root system so they may return again in the spring. This means that this is when the roots are most potent. Today we collected dandelion roots for winter storage. Below is an excerpt from our newly released booklet that covers remedies, recipes and information of different medicinal plants:

DANDELION


Taraxacum officinale



Active Compounds:
 vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon, taraxacins (eudesmanolides), sitosterol, stigmasterol, alpha- and beta-carotene, caffeic acid, mucilage, Linoleic and Linolenic Acid, Gallic Acid, Several Triterpenest



History:
 Dandelion is commonly used as a food. The leaves are used in salads and teas, while the roots are often used as a coffee substitute. Dandelion leaves and roots have been used for hundreds of years to treat liver, gallbladder, kidney, and joint problems. In some countries, dandelion is considered a blood purifier and is used for ailments such as eczema and cancer. Dandelion has also been used historically to treat poor digestion, water retention, and diseases of the liver, including hepatitis.



Properties:
 anti-diarrheal and anti-bacterial, tonic, diuretic, Alterative, Antacid, Anti-bilious, Anti-lithic



Useful for:
 liver and gallbladder problems, prevent or cure liver diseases, such as hepatitis or jaundice; act as a tonic and gentle diuretic to purify your blood, cleanse your system, dissolve kidney stones, and otherwise improve gastro-intestinal health; assist in weight reduction; cleanse skin and eliminate acne; improve bowel function, working equally well to relieve both constipation and diarrhea; prevent or lower high blood pressure; prevent or cure anemia; lower serum cholesterol by as much as half; eliminate or drastically reduce acid indigestion and gas buildup by cutting the heaviness of fatty foods; prevent or cure various forms of cancer; prevent or control diabetes mellitus, Fiber fights diabetes, lowers cholesterol, reduces cancer and heart disease risks, and assists in weight loss.



Description:
 Closely related to chicory, dandelion is a common perennial plant worldwide. The plant grows to a height of about 12 inches. The oblong or spatulate, irregularly dentate or pinnatified leaves grow in a rosette from the milky taproot, which also sends up one or more naked flower stems, each terminating in a single yellow flower. The familiar puffball that succeeds the flower is a globular cluster of achenes, each of which is fitted with a parachute-like tuft. Dandelion is grown commercially in the United States and Europe. The leaves and root are used in herbal supplements

Body Butter

Indulge in this rich and warming body cream anytime this season for a relaxing aromatherapy experience. Great all over for silky feeling and beautiful looking skin. Made to soothe and heal with simple and all natural ingredients. Shea butter has been used for centuries in Africa and now all over the world to condition and protect damaged skin. it’s high in vitamins A, E, F; fatty acids and provides UV protection. Mango butter hydrates on a deeper level to smooth wrinkles, scars and stretches. It is high in vitamins A, C, and E with work to combat free radicals like those in UV radiation or air pollution. Almond oil is typically reserved for facial treatments but why not give the rest of your body the same class a treatment? This keeps our butter a little lighter so it can also be used on the face. Our Body Butter is also balanced with a dash of extra virgin olive oil and a mild blend of essential oils for a pure, warming and uplifting aroma. Best when applied to damp freshly washed skin. Keep in a warm place to keep butter soft, it will harden when cold and melt when too hot; just like butter.
Get yours at www.herbaceutikals.com

Love Your Hair

This pomade is made to build roots, restore and condition hair and scalp. massage deliberately in clean damp scalp for best results routinely. Try to diligently apply after each hair washing or even before washing as a leave in conditioner to rinse out with a mild soap. This product is safe for the whole body and family.
Our nourishing hair pomade is made with thyme, rosemary and nettle infused into extra virgin olive oil. Rosemary has been used for thousands of years to maintain healthy hair and scalp for promoting clean, healthy, thick and glossy hair. It is antiviral, anti fungal and antibacterial. Today it is found in some of the most high end hair products on the market. Nettle is a wonder herb in it’s own packed with all the good stuff to keep it short. If you can’t eat or drink enough of it and you want to have full healthy hair then apply it topically. It is rich in iron which stimulates new growth and balances sebum. Thyme has similar effects as nettle in promoting blood circulation to the scalp but will also slow hair loss while promoting new growth. what better way to add an uplifting aroma to this green pomade than with peppermint oil. It combines all the helps of the herbs in a few powerful drops. It smells great, herbie, warm and cool mint at the same time. Oh I almost forgot to tell you about our most versatile ingredient, COCONUT OIL! Not only does it promote hair growth, it helps reduce the protein loss in healthy and not so healthy hair. It deeply penetrates the hair shaft and helps retain moisture in the hair. That’s why best results are seen when used on freshly washed hair, it will trap all the moisture and nutrients in your hair where you need it. It is the best hair conditioner on its own. This pomade has a touch of beeswax to keep it firm and add the versatility of using this as a healthy styling cream. Enjoy those luscious locks ;)

Get it in the shop www.herbaceutikals.com

winter is coming so we have to save what we can of summer.

The first case of mason jars always goes to infusions. From left to right lavender flowers, plantain, calendula flowers, comfrey and nettle. Most are in extra virgin olive oil but I'm tying something new with sunflower seed oil and safflower seed oil.