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Use the dried oat tops or straw to make a nourishing tea blend. Add one big handful (½ – ¾ cup) to a glass quart jar. Pour boiled water over the herb, cover, and let steep overnight to extract as much of the medicinal and nutritive qualities as possible. -
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) California poppy is used by Western herbal practitioners for sleep disorders, muscular tension, pain, and anxiety. In the same family as the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), California poppy demonstrates similar analgesic and anxiolytic applications, but without the narcotic or addictive properties (Mars, 2001). California poppy has been used both internally and externally as an analgesic to address pain of various types: headaches, migraines, and neuralgia (Tierra, 1998; Tierra, 1988), as well as muscular tension, muscle spasms, and backaches (Winston, 2005; Romm, 2009). California poppy is also used to address a variety of mental complaints including depression, anxiety, melancholia, nervous agitation, hyperactivity, restlessness, insomnia, neurasthenia, and nervous tension (Tierra, 1998; Tierra, 1988; Mars, 2001; Romm, 2009; Marciano, 2015). It is used to reduce stress, aid in relaxation, and to calm the spirit, especially when giving up tobacco or alcohol (Mars, 2001; Winston, 2005; Tierra, 1988). Some herbalists also suggest its use for nervous bowel conditions, and in children, for hyperactivity, anxiety, and enuresis (Marciano, 2015; Natural Standard, 2016). -
Hawthorn (Crataegus columbiana) North American hawthorn species were used by many Native tribes for various purposes including relieving stomachache, as a female tonic, for bladder and kidney troubles, and to strengthen the heart (Foster, 2009). Hawthorn’s current use as an herbal cardiac tonic emerged in England in the late 1800s, after an Irish physician named Greene became well-known for successfully treating heart patients with a hawthorn berry extract (Foster, 2009). Today, herbalists use hawthorn extract as a general cardiac tonic, for cases of angina, high blood pressure, early stages of congestive heart failure, and atherosclerosis (Murray, 1995). It is the go-to herb for any heart-related condition, including helping to support the heart following a heart attack. It is also used as a nervine and anti-inflammatory herb. Hawthorn extract is believed to increase the strength of heart muscle contractions, as well as helping to modestly reduce serum cholesterol levels and plaque deposits in the arteries (Foster, 2009; Murray, 1995), although the latter assertion needs more research on the clinical level. Hawthorn appears to improve the mechanics of the heart and its metabolic processes, dilate coronary arteries, and inhibit enzymes that cause vasoconstriction (Murray, 1995; Verma et al, 2007). These actions make it useful in early congestive heart may indicate that WS® 1442 can potentially reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death, at least in patients with less compromised left ventricular function” (Holubarsch et al., 2008). Naturopathic physician Michael T. Murray (1995) explains that hawthorn’s flavonoids help protect and stabilize the collagen matrix within the artery by cross-linking fibers, scavenging free radicals, quenching inflammation, and inhibiting the release of inflammatory agents. Maintaining sound arterial integrity and protecting the arterial walls from lesions discourage cholesterol deposits. Hawthorn also inhibits LDL oxidation (Quettier-Deleu et al., 2003). Hawthorn is also a calming nervine and is used much like rose, and often with rose, to heal, open, and protect the energetic heart. Hawthorn is Rosemary Gladstar’s (2010) favorite remedy for sadness, grief, and loss or when the hearts needs a bit of extra protection. -
Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) There is a very strong tradition, coming from various parts of the world, for the use of goldenrod to support the kidneys and bladder and it has significant antimicrobial activity to help the entire digestive system as well. The second major theme for the medicinal use of Goldenrod is in regards to its toning, antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, and diuretic effects upon the urinary system. It’s antimicrobial effects help by supporting the urinary system through difficulties such as urinary tract infections and nephritis. It also helps support the upper respiratory system, and sinusitis especially during allergy season as a result of its true anti-histamine action. Lastly, Solidago species have been listed in both ethnobotanical literature as well as traditional herbal literature as a supportive diaphoretics that can be used during a cold or influenza even for children with fever and flu (Smith, 1933; Turner et al., 1980). Lastly, there is much research mentioning its usefulness in infantile colic and flatulence, as well as sickness of the stomach, stomach cramps, and vomiting in children and adults alike (Felter & Lloyd, 1898; Ellingwood, 1919). It is a very old traditional to use Goldenrod for support of the gastrointestinal system. -
This Dragons Blood soap has a wonderfully magical mix of herbs and essential oils as well as naturally shed snake skin. Many soaps have silk proteins added to give that wonderful slick smooth feel. This soap incorporated naturally shed snake skin to give that same feel. -
Charcoal Magik is a wonderful blend of herbs and activated charcoal. This combination of the herbs, essential oils, activated charcoal and the base oils make this a very cleansing soap that doesn't dry your skin. Many people refer to this as a mechanics or gardeners soap because it can cut through the grit and grim. -
All of our soaps are handmade with organic and sustainable oils, herbs and essential oils. -
Our Garden Magik soap is made with hemp, coconut, palm, avocado, olive and grape seed oils. It is infused with comfrey leaf and has Kaolin clay. Scented with Lavender, Palmarosa, Vetiver and Cedarwood Essential Oils. We use organic and sustainably sourced ingredients. -
Our Hemp Magik soap is made with hemp oil as well as Olive, Coconut and Palm Oils. We use organic and sustainably sourced ingredients. It has Kaolin clay and is scented with Lime, Patchouli and Juniper Essential Oils. -
Mugwort hand harvested and wrapped. To use, light one end of the herb stick and blow it out to produce fragrant smoke. Waft the smoke throughout the space you want to cleanse - or over yourself to cleanse negativity and other unwanted energies. Never leave unattended and do not lie on anything that can catch fire.
