Featured For You August 2017
Enjoy reading about a selection of Earthly Herbals and Heavenly Scents chosen because of the time of year and the events that take place in many of our lives right about now!
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Elder Berries | A Powerhouse of Health Support
Elder berries are reported to be effective against eight different strains of influenza. They can help prevent infections by supporting immunity, ease symptoms from allergies that affect our sinuses and respiratory tracts, and shorten recovery time. And best of all, properly harvested and prepared, Elder is generally safe for children.
According to Maria Noël Groves (Body Into Balance, Storey Publishing) compounds found in elder berries can help block receptor sites that viruses use to get into our cells. These magical berries are loaded with antioxidants, contain potassium, beta carotenes, calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin c.
Elder berries can be made into tea, syrup, flavored vinegars, extracts, and even wine. Groves suggests that it is best to use both flowers and berries dried (or cooked) rather than fresh due to mild cyanide-related compounds found in fresh berries and even the flowers. The content of these compounds is even higher in the unripe berries so it is important to harvest only the fully ripened fruit.
Elder berries are found in several Moondrop Herbal Tea blends, are sold in the bulk herb section, and check out The Cottages annual Elderberry event!
Lemon Pepper Grinder Blend
A well-rounded seasoning blend of whole cut herbs and spices for grinding directly before use. The larger cut of the seasonings holds flavor and aroma in much longer than fine ground spices. This blend goes anywhere pepper goes and may be a welcoming new taste for those trying to cut down on the use of salt.
Organic: Black pepper corn, lemon peel, coriander seed, minced onion, and thyme
1.5 ounce Grinder, Regular Price | $6.80
For Fitness Sake Herbal Tea
Provides nutrients and supports recovery and repair for sore muscles, and feeds the nervous system. Delicious hot or cold. When prepared hot, a minty top note is featured and prepared cold, is fruity and sweet. Both are refreshing.
Organic Herbs of: Lycii schisandra berry, dandelion root, peppermint, eleuthero, astragalus, nettle, gotu kola, licorice root, and stevia leaf.
Steeping Directions: One generous TBS (tablespoon) herbal mix per cup of boiled (approx 208°F) water. Steep for between 10 and 15 minutes. For cold tea, proportions are same as above. Steep for 2-4 hours, strain and chill.
1.5 ounce package, Regular Price | $6.00
Time & Travel Synergy Pulse Point Blend
Fights travel fatigue and nausea with calming, soothing and grounding essential oils of peppermint, ginger, lime, and vetiver.
Ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil and essential oils of (organic) lime peel, peppermint, ginger, and vetiver.
.35 ounce glass roll on bottle, Regular price | $12.95
College Bound Gift Set
Perfect gift for the College-bound loved one!
- Herbal Eye Pillow filled with flax seed and dreamy herbs, soothing and comforting
- Personal plug in room diffuser, low maintenance and simple to use
- Pure Air Synergy diffuser blend cleanses the air and supports restful sleep
- Revive Synergy diffuser blend is the perfect daytime study blend!
Items sold separately, Regular price | $50.95 | Special Gift Set price | $40.75