New Tinctures

This morning I made some new tinctures:
Pau D'Arco which is antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic and anti-cancer.
Eyebright which I am making for my friend's cat's eye issues.
Lungwort for chest infection, asthma, cough and wound healing.
Olive Leaf is an antiviral beneficial for the immune system, cardiovascular system and blood pressure.

They will be ready in six weeks!

Motherwort

Motherwort is a well-rounded herb that is essential postpartum. Motherwort's nickname is "the St. John's wort for mothers." It is effective in reducing anxiety, preventing postpartum depression, easing insomnia, preventing postpartum hemorrhage and encourages milk flow. We include this herb in our Postpartum tea blend and highly recommend it for a quick recovery from birth.

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Myrrh

Powdered myrrh is used in the placenta encapsulation process. Myrrh is a warming herb that helps aid digestion, stimulates the appetite, and soothes the stomach of pain or spasms. "In Chinese medicine, myrrh is classified as bitter and spicy...it is said to have special efficacy on the heart, liver, and spleen meridians, as well as "blood-moving" power to purge stagnant blood from the uterus." ~From Wikipedia

Myrrh is more commonly used in toothpaste and mouthwash.

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Nettles

Nettle tea is so soothing for seasonal allergies. When a jar of nettle is opened, the aroma inhaled is reminiscent of kelp. Surprisingly, after the herb is brewed, the tea tastes creamy almost like milk. Lately I've been making blends with nettle and red raspberry leaf, red clover or peppermint. It even goes well with rooibos or chai.
Nettle is also helpful for asthma, bronchitis, hair, PMS, urinary issues, arthritis, anemia and blood pressure (to name a few.)
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