Harkening back to the apothecaries of old, our focus is on finding meaningful herbal blends that reach into ancient healing knowledge for each seasons needs.
Seasonal Focus: Every quarter we create four or more seasonal symptom blends using the herbal Pharmacopoeia of North America and Northern Europe, along with occasional eastern herbs when a blend calls for them. Our herbs are sourced from vendors in the Pacific Northwest.
WINTER 08- The season of going to ground- return and renewal begin in these winter months.
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Loving CupLoving Cup is an exotic blend used to increase feelings of love and passion
Sweet Chai- Loving cups brilliant orange and vanilla are combined with cardamom, coconut butter and shaken with soy milk to make a spicy chai cocktail.
Loving Cup
Cacao nibs: Theobroma Cacao- Cacao increases the levels of serotonin and endorphins in the body, increasing feelings of well being.
Orange Peel: Citrus x aurantium- Orange peel moves energy and boosts metabolism
Damiana: Turnera diffusa- Damiana diminishes feelings of inadequacy, promotes sensual feelings and increases movement in the brain and nerves.
Vanilla Bean: Vanilla planifolia- Vanilla increases calm and aids in clearing the head and emotions.
Milky oat seed: Avena sativa- By strengthening the nervous system, milky oat seed helps make tactile sensations more pleasurable.
Sweet Chai- Loving cups brilliant orange and vanilla are combined with cardamom, coconut butter and shaken with soy milk to make a spicy chai cocktail.
Loving CupCacao nibs: Theobroma Cacao- Cacao increases the levels of serotonin and endorphins in the body, increasing feelings of well being.
Orange Peel: Citrus x aurantium- Orange peel moves energy and boosts metabolism
Damiana: Turnera diffusa- Damiana diminishes feelings of inadequacy, promotes sensual feelings and increases movement in the brain and nerves.
Vanilla Bean: Vanilla planifolia- Vanilla increases calm and aids in clearing the head and emotions.
Milky oat seed: Avena sativa- By strengthening the nervous system, milky oat seed helps make tactile sensations more pleasurable.
Winter SunWinter Sun is a bright and spicy blend that pulls the hot energy of the sun down into your body and releases powerful waves of energy and vitality.
Sun Cider: Spicy Winter Sun is blended with apple cider and vanilla agave to make an invigorating winter fix.
Winter Sun
Cacao nibs:Theobroma Cacao- Cacao increases the levels of serotonin and endorphins in the body, increasing feelings of well being.
Dandelion root: Taraxacum officinale- The cleansing power of dandelion aids in releasing toxins and old emotions stored in the liver and kidneys.
Cinnamon: Cinnamomum cassia- Spicy cinnamon increase circulation and warmth in the body.
Ginkgo: Ginkgo biloba- Ancient Ginkgo helps to relax blood vessels, improving circulation and improves the delivery of nutrients.
Gotu kola: Centella asiatica- Gotu kola is believed to increase energy movement from the right to left hemispheres of the brain.
American Ginseng: Panax quinquefolium- American Ginseng helps improve adrenal circulation, and helps the body utilize oxygen.
Cayenne: Capsicum annuum- Cayenne stimulates the brain to create more endorphins and improves circulation.
Sun Cider: Spicy Winter Sun is blended with apple cider and vanilla agave to make an invigorating winter fix.
Winter SunCacao nibs:Theobroma Cacao- Cacao increases the levels of serotonin and endorphins in the body, increasing feelings of well being.
Dandelion root: Taraxacum officinale- The cleansing power of dandelion aids in releasing toxins and old emotions stored in the liver and kidneys.
Cinnamon: Cinnamomum cassia- Spicy cinnamon increase circulation and warmth in the body.
Ginkgo: Ginkgo biloba- Ancient Ginkgo helps to relax blood vessels, improving circulation and improves the delivery of nutrients.
Gotu kola: Centella asiatica- Gotu kola is believed to increase energy movement from the right to left hemispheres of the brain.
American Ginseng: Panax quinquefolium- American Ginseng helps improve adrenal circulation, and helps the body utilize oxygen.
Cayenne: Capsicum annuum- Cayenne stimulates the brain to create more endorphins and improves circulation.
Lemon AidA health tonic tissane designed to promote strong immune system defense
Hot Lemon Aid: Our fruity tissane infusion is blended with ginger honey and lemon juice to make a tasty hot lemon aid drink.
Lemon Aid
Echinacea: Echinacea angustifolia- Echinacea is used as an anti-infection agent, with properties that help neutralize viral blood toxins.
Astragalus: Astragalus membranaceous- Astragalus is widely used to bolster the immune system, increasing the bodies ability to be more resistant to invasive pathogens.
Ginger root: Zingiber officinale- Ginger activates the immune system while also curbing nausea or stomach unease associated with sickness.
Rose hips: Rosa damanscena- Rose hips are anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, while also helping the body increase production of vitamin C.
Lemon Balm: Melissa officinalis- lemon balm clears the liver and aids in lifting spirits.
Lemon verbena: Aloysia citriodora- Lemon verbena fights infection while relaxing the nerves, fighting congestion and easing stomach aches.
Hot Lemon Aid: Our fruity tissane infusion is blended with ginger honey and lemon juice to make a tasty hot lemon aid drink.
Lemon AidEchinacea: Echinacea angustifolia- Echinacea is used as an anti-infection agent, with properties that help neutralize viral blood toxins.
Astragalus: Astragalus membranaceous- Astragalus is widely used to bolster the immune system, increasing the bodies ability to be more resistant to invasive pathogens.
Ginger root: Zingiber officinale- Ginger activates the immune system while also curbing nausea or stomach unease associated with sickness.
Rose hips: Rosa damanscena- Rose hips are anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, while also helping the body increase production of vitamin C.
Lemon Balm: Melissa officinalis- lemon balm clears the liver and aids in lifting spirits.
Lemon verbena: Aloysia citriodora- Lemon verbena fights infection while relaxing the nerves, fighting congestion and easing stomach aches.
Kava KokoKava Koko is a rich blend designed to uplift your mood in the darkening winter days. Using Kava Kava root, peppermint and roasted cacao, the blend lightens the shadows of the long days and takes the chill out of the air.
Kava Hot Koko: Kava Koko Tissane blended with soy milk and rich chocolate to create a frothy winter peppermint hot chocolate.
Kava Koko:
Kava kava: Piper methysticum- Kava calms the heart, relaxes muscles without attendant nerve blockage, and causes a calming phenomenon described by some as a sense of non drowsy well being.
Peppermint: Mentha x piperita- Peppermint is considered the most medicinal mint, with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic properties. Using peppermint calms the range of all damp winter aches and pains, and also brings clarity to the mind.
Cacao nibs: Theobroma Cacao- Cacao increases the levels of serotonin and endorphins in the body, increasing feelings of well being.
Kava Hot Koko: Kava Koko Tissane blended with soy milk and rich chocolate to create a frothy winter peppermint hot chocolate.
Kava Koko: Kava kava: Piper methysticum- Kava calms the heart, relaxes muscles without attendant nerve blockage, and causes a calming phenomenon described by some as a sense of non drowsy well being.
Peppermint: Mentha x piperita- Peppermint is considered the most medicinal mint, with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic properties. Using peppermint calms the range of all damp winter aches and pains, and also brings clarity to the mind.
Cacao nibs: Theobroma Cacao- Cacao increases the levels of serotonin and endorphins in the body, increasing feelings of well being.