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“It is nevertheless true, with most gentle phytopharmaceuticals, that there is no standardized active principle that solely or largely determines the drug action. The gentle phytopharmaceuticals demonstrate in particular that with plant remedies one very often has a comprehensive complex of active principles, with individual components interacting with others, so that only the complex as a whole will produce the therapeutic action.� -Rudolf Fritz Weiss, M.D.
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The Tonics 4 Astro Herbalism 12 Ciders & Beehives 14 Meet the Makers 15 Herb Profile: Devil’s Club 16 Herb Profile: Motherwort 17 Journal 18 Fern & Fiddle: for mama and baby 20 Morals + Ethics 22 Tisane (tea) 24 Topicals 26 Eat Your Herbs 30 Where to find us 31
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The Tonics tonify /tōnə fī,/ verb impart tone to. increase the available energy of (an organ, part, or system of the body). 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50 Powders 19.50 One of the most frequent questions we receive is “how do I use it?”. We formulated our Tonic line to be safe for daily consumption and effective for general care of the system at hand. That being said, it isn’t always necessary to “treat” a system. Let us delve a bit deeper on how to use this line for the best results. As a naturopathic physician by trade, we use a model called The Therapeutic Order to determine where-in-the-health action needs to be taken.
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The first step in the pyramid is pretty obvious to most (although often not utilized). It’s what we call our Foundations of Health. Within our clinic at Mission Health we talk about this being a healthy diet, routine movement, adequate sleep, and supportive psychology and relationships. Let me explain, because when isn’t it a good time to put a plug in for what health looks like? A healthy diet doesn’t mean you’re gluten free. And maybe you are gluten free and you feel great and that does the trick, and kudos to you. It also doesn’t mean that your diet is super restrictive, or that you can’t enjoy cake every now and then. It does mean that you eat vegetables often, if not daily, if not with every meal. It also means you have a healthy psychological relationship with food. I’m the first one to admit that well over half of my patients have an eating disorder, and that’s not the reason they are coming to me. In fact, they rarely realize they have an eating disorder. We call it orthorexia in my world. It means you have an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy. Let that one wrap around your brain, and then take a moment to check in. Movement also can have it’s own obsessions but I don’t see nearly as many of those patients as the orthorexic community. Move your body daily, in a way that feels good. Maybe you’re super into olympic weightlifting, or running, dancing, yoga, juggling, singing with high velocity arm movements, or perhaps vacuuming is really rewarding for you. The point is, you don’t need to perform high intensity exercise, or even purposeful weight loss exercise in order for the body to respond & respect. That’s right. Your body needs respect. It’s a temple someone, somewhere once said. So think about how you show it love by moving in appropriate ways that fosters self compassion. About that compassion. I’m a biggie for psychology. I won’t go into the soap boxes just yet (this is a product guide afterall), but it’s coming soon. I heard a quote once that said something along the lines of “Before you consider yourself depressed, make sure you’re not surrounding yourself with a bunch of a-holes”. That includes yourself. More or less, that is my philosophy on compassion, self care, and psychology. Don’t be an a-hole towards others, and more so towards yourself (and don’t surround yourself with them). And
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So that is step 1. If you get more questions you can set up an appointment with me (Dr. Acesta) at www.BecomeYourMission.org. Step 2 (stimulate the body’s ability to heal) and step 3 (support weakened systems) is where our Tonic line comes in. Something we encourage you to do for yourself is contemplate what your weakest system is. We do this in our clinic with our patients, but you should be able to glean some light here without my help. Your weakest system is where sickness lands. Maybe you always get skin rashes and weird breakouts with unhealthy lifestyles. Or perhaps during times of high stress it often turns into a chest cold. People with migraine headaches and mood inconsistencies may be dealing with the nervous system. You can look to your family history as well, perhaps finding a lineage of cardiovascular or thyroid problems. Anywho, you get the point. There is always one weakest link. Find it, support it. That’s where our Tonic line comes in. If used in this intended way, you would take a smaller dose, over a longer period of time. Our Tonics can also be used for short term ailments of a given system. The directions provided on the label are for this intent, with treatment lasting the duration of what’s available in the bottle. Again, all of our Tonic line is safe for daily, consistent, long term use. We always recommend that you consult with a health care physician, preferably someone well versed in herbalism before starting or stopping any regimen. Refer to the product information in this guide for more details.
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4th Femme Adrenal Tonic Bitter Tonic Blue Elderberry Elixir Chokecherry Cough Syrup Cramps Tonic Focus Tonic Thyroid Tonic (gomasio) Gut-biotic Healthy Gut Immune Tonic Licorice + Molasses Liver Tonic Mood Tonic Moon Cycles (New + Full) Muscle Down Night Tonic Pain Tonic Sleep Tonic Stress Tonic Throat Spray Vagus Tonic Viral Punch Tonic
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4th Femme
Adrenal Tonic
1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
One of our first formulations and still one of our best sellers. Welcome your 4th phase of life lovingly with our 4th Femme. Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and minor mood fluctuations are common but not necessary in and throughout menopause. Ease the tension with our 4th Femme Tonic. Take daily for best results. Wild yam and chaste tree help to support the progesterone pathways. Blue and black cohosh help to ease mood fluctuations and estrogen imbalances. Dong quai is a traditional remedy of modulation for hormones and helps to bring warmth into an otherwise cooling formula. Ingredients: organic black cohosh, organic blue cohosh, wild yam, dong quai, and chaste tree berry infused in organic cane spirits.
Devil’s club (Oplopanax horridus) bark and stem are used in teas, decoctions and tinctures as an adrenal adaptogen aimed towards the mesomorphic soul, prone to diabetes, hypertension, and high lipid levels. The fatigue that comes with this adrenal depletion is one of dark exhaustion. His power is rooted in the ginseng family line. We are proud to highlight him in our Adrenal TONIC, appropriately paired with the Desert Queen (ashwagandha) to his Forest Kingship, tulsi glycerite to add a little pizzazz to the gloom, and ginger to push it through. We hope you enjoy this true adrenal blend. Ingredients: Wildcrafted devils club, locally grown organic ashwagandha root, and locally grown organic tulsi (holy basil) infused in organic cane spirits and non-gmo vegetable glycerin.
Bitter Tonic
Bitter herbs play an important role in healthy digestion by stimulating digestive secretions, improving appetite, alleviating gas, bloating and indigestion. Bitters not only increase the digestibility of foods but can calm the nervous system so that you are emotionally prepared to eat. Most of us have a dramatic lack of bitterness in our daily diets. Our Bitter Tonic is the quintessential Pacific Northwest variety by highlighting Oregon Grape root. Known to be intensely bitter and helps to maintain a healthy liver function and bile production. Fennel, cardamom, ginger, and dandelion root are added to create a well-rounded digestive bitter, bit of flare, and full digestive support. Take 10-30 drops directly on the tongue or in a small amount of water (make sure you can still taste the bitter flavor) 10 to 15 minutes before a meal. Bitters can also be taken after a meal. 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
Blue Elderberry Elixir
Elderberry is often used as an ally for fighting colds, flu, and respiratory infection. Rose hips provide a boost of vitamin C. Cinnamon, ginger, and clove are warming, helping to circulate the goodness throughout your body. A touch of dark maple syrup makes this elixir delicious and soothing. Take 2-3 teaspoons as needed to avoid catching a cold or flu. At the first sign of illness take frequently throughout the day. Blue Elderberry Elixir may be taken alone or mixed into a cup of warming tea. Ingredients: Brandy, blue elderberries, organic dark robust maple syrup, organic rose hips, organic ginger, organic true cinnamon, organic clove. Note: Throughout history, elderberry has been revered as a magical and sacred plant, used to ward off evil influences, carried for good luck and to protect the home. 4oz 39.50
Chokecherry Cough Syrup
Made from hand picked wild chokecherries (Prunus virginiana), wild cherry bark, organic hyssop, organic anise, and organic ginger, infused in organic cane alcohol and local honey. Wild cherry bark has long been used for coughs and colds. Wild cherry bark can help relax and open the respiratory pathways. Hyssop cools and moistens and can also help relieve pain from sore throats. Anise and ginger are warming and spicy, reducing inflammation and relieving dry spasmodic coughs. This cough elixir is magic to relax and soothe a cough while opening respiratory pathways. The astringent chokecherries help bring it all together and give this elixir and wonderful flavor. Ingredients: Hand-picked local wild chokecherries (Prunus virginiana), organic wild cherry bark, organic hyssop, organic anise, and organic ginger, extracted in organic cane spirits and honey. 4oz 39.50
Cramps Tonic
The traditional menstrual cramp herb (Viburnum opulus) appropriately named cramp bark, has historically been used for monthly discomforts, although there is reason to believe it would help anyone out in the COX2 inhibitor pathways (the same mechanism for ibuprofen and aspirin). We pair this traditional remedy with black haw, white willow, wild yam, and ginger to round out the ebb and flow. Black haw is another Viburnum family member that is specific to the kidneys and water retention. It is traditionally used as a spasmolytic for the uterus, helpful both in menstrual regulation and post-partum (although this blend is not intended for breastfeeding mamas). White willow continues its support on the pain relieving front, while wild yam helps to ground the formula with its active constituent of diosgenin, known to be helpful in menstrual irregularities with an estrogen etiology. 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
Foucs Tonic
Keeping it together with double extracted Lions mane, calamus root, gotu kola, and rosemary. This blend is great for adults with a scattered brain, the occasional bout of brain fog, pulling late term paper all nighters, and those looking to support their nervous system. Lion’s mane is getting more notoriety for its nervous system support. Best when used long term. Calamus root is a wonderful fast acting herb that helps direct and focus attention. Rooted in marshy wetlands this is a beautiful example of Pacific Northwest herbalism. We pair them with gotu kola and rosemary, researched for enhancing circulation to the brain (presumably through oxygenation). They also provide the driving force to give this tonic its aim at both short term and long term use. Take 1-2 dropperfuls as needed, or daily for continued nervous system & brain support. Ingredients: lion’s mane, calamus root, gotu kola, rosemary (all organic) 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
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Gomasio (Thyroid Tonic)
Support your thyroid with our delicious gomasio, a traditional salt replacement in Japanese culture. Our blend of organic black and white sesame seeds, wildcrafted bladderwrack, Pacific sea salt, wildcrafted kelp fronds, organic milk thistle seed and organic nettle, is delicious, nutritious, and an easy way to #eatyourherbs Most formulas and practitioners agree that in every good thyroid blend you must also support the other HPA axis organs, along with liver and detoxification support. Milk thistle supports liver function. The sea vegetables (bladderwrack and kelp fronds) help to support natural iodine levels, along with other trace minerals not readily found through the diet. Sesame seeds are a traditional TCM functional food support. Nettles support the kidneys and liver, adding to the functional herbalism profile of this formula. This is a delicious blend meant to be enjoyed daily. Powder 14.50
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Gut-biotic
Healthy Gut
Powder 19.50
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Not for the faint at heart, our gut-biotic does the trick for those troublesome gut problems. Our gut-biotic is meant to be taken as a short term staple in a larger protocol (like with our Healthy Gut blend). Always consult a qualified physician before use. Artemisia is used for a wide variety of gut disturbances, including parasites, bacterial overgrowth, and the like. Most commonly known for its use in the beverage absinth, artemisia is an extremely bitter herbs (thus its effect of the digestive system). We pair it with the Pacific Northwest staple of Oregon grape root, another bitter, astringent herb. Helpful for gut dysbiosis and improper regulation, we recommend our gut-biotic under physician supervision for when things have wandered from norm. Cardamom also supports the digestive system, acting as a sialogogue (promotes salivary secretion), spicy astringent, that helps to cut the (intense) flavor.
A blend of powdered organic aloe vera, marshmallow root, calendula, plantain, and a hint of ginger. Our Gut Tonic is for the occasional ups and downs and can be taken to support a healing protocol for gut inflammation. Add these powdered herbs to liquid to coat the gastrointestinal tract to help gut mucosal turnover, leaky gut, and gut inflammation. This herbal powder (like all of our powders) are full strength and thus do not dissolve in water. Aloe vera is a traditional digestive restorative, often used in functional foods historically. Marshmallow root is another Pacific Northwest favorite, helpful for its mucilaginous properties, healing the gut lining. Calendula flowers and petals helps to maintain gut flora and adds its actions as a lymphagogue. Plantain helps to heal and correct intestinal flora, while ginger acts as a driver for this well used, multifactorial formula.
Immune Tonic
A powerhouse blend of powdered medicinal mushrooms (turkey tail, reishi, chaga, shiitake, and cordyceps) to support and nourish your immune system. Take a teaspoon a day in food or hot beverage (tip: great added to coffee grounds in the brew cycle). This is one of our most loved general support formulas. Mushrooms at large have an impressive profile of medicinal action. Most of the research is currently looking into their beta-glucans as a main constituent of action, but as most herbalist recognize, it’s the whole herb that works synergistically with the body. We always promote the use of herbalism through functional food items, and this medicinal mushroom blend is precisely that. Add them to your stews, soups, and broths. Take them daily with your brewed morning beverage. Bake them into your breads and pastry crusts. The possibilities are endless in how to prepare them. Powder 19.50
Licrocie + Molasses
Organic licorice root infused in organic cane alcohol and blackstrap molasses. Licorice root is a TCM staple and has a variety of functions in herbal medicine including gut dysfunction, acid reflux, adrenal regulation, skin problems, liver support, hormonal balance, and will soothe a sore throat. One of the powerhouse adrenal remedies, licorice is a ubiquitous aid in most formulas. Considered a driver by some and a main medicinal by others, licorice often rounds out formulations and offers synergy. Licorice root should be used under the supervision of a trained physician, and is contraindicated if you have high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm, chronic heart failure, or low potassium. Licorice root should not be taken for extended time periods. 4oz 39.50
Liver Tonic
We are so proud to introduce our Liver Tonic to you. Formulated off a traditional Root Beer recipe, this powerful blend of liver herbs packs a punch while delighting the taste buds. Take it straight or add a teaspoon to bubbly water for an extra special healthy treat. Supporting the liver can help with a multitude of health layers, including skin conditions, hormone regulation, and gut dysfunction. Rumex (yellow dock) and dandelion are thought traditionally to be “blood purifiers”, normally an attribute given to liver function. Burdock and milk thistle or quintessential liver herbs working in a more potent manner than the aforementioned. Licorice helps to round out the formula, and chaga is one of our beloved medicinal mushrooms. Ingredients: (all organic) sarsaparilla, sassafras, rumex, roasted dandelion root, burdock root, milk thistle seed, licorice, birch bark, wildcrafted chaga, Madagascar vanilla bean, extracted in organic cane spirits and honey. 4oz 39.50
Mood Tonic
Fresh hand-picked St. John’s Wort blossoms are blended with fresh PNW grown organic milky oats, and fresh lemon balm from the apothecary garden. Mood Tonic is an herbal blend designed to uplift the spirits when facing mild depression or melancholy, especially during the dark winter months. Mood tonic nourishes and replenishes the nervous system producing both physical and psychological benefits. This is a remedy for seasonal and/or mild depression. Mood Tonic works best if taken consistently over time.If you know you suffer from seasonal depression every winter, start taking this remedy in advance of the dark months. Ingredients: St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) buds and blossoms, organic milky oats (Avena sativa), and lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) infused in organic cane alcohol and non-gmo vegetable glycerin. 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
Moon Cycles
Our Moon Cycles helps gain a greater awareness and grace within our ever-changing menstrual cycles. A wonderful blend of women’s tonics and herbs, our New Moon is meant to be taken the first two weeks of your cycle, followed by our Full Moon for the last two weeks. Nurturing herbs like red clover, alfalfa and fo-ti are used to support through the natural release at the New Moon (follicular phase). Dong quai helps to regulate, while fennel helps to circulate. Chaste berry and wild yam help to modulate progesterone in the Full Moon (luteal phase), along with uterine support from white peony, and mood support from blue cohosh, vervain, and rose. Ingredients: New Moon (2oz): Organic Fo-ti, organic Dong Quai, organic red clover, organic alfalfa, and organic fennel in organic cane spirits (*organic). Full Moon (2oz): Organic chaste berry, organic white peony root, organic blue cohosh, organic wild yam, organic vervain, organic rose, and organic cane spirits. 2 x 2oz 49.00
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Muscle Down
For those moments when you need a little more than the edge to come off. We recommend our Pain Tonic for the occasional bumps and bruises, headaches and the like. Muscle Down was formulated for more intense times. Wild lettuce and California poppy help to dull out unwanted pains, which in turn will dull out other functions as well. We do not recommend taking Muscle Down while needing to operate machinery, babysit your niece, or any other activity that takes attention to detail. Jamaican dogwood helps with neuropathic pain and also produces drowsiness. Blue vervain helps us take the edge off of the emotional toll this sometimes brings. Passionflower, while also producing drowsiness, helps to maintain balance and perspective while dealing with the full plate. Ingredients: wild lettuce, California poppy, Jamaican dogwood, blue vervain, turmeric, and passionflower. 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
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Night Tonic
For those with sleep problems beyond the restless nights, this blend of Jamaican dogwood is helpful for more complicated sleep problems due to pain, discomfort, coming off sleep medications, and the like. Always consult a qualified physician before use. For the anxious sleep disturbances we recommend our Sleep Tonic, for those with more complex ailments we recommend our Night Tonic. Jamaican dogwood is used for its drowsiness properties, along with minimizing neuropathic pain; such as restless leg syndrome, or pain with a nerve quality. Night Tonic, while safe and effective should not be used in high doses (greater than 5 dropper fulls per day) and will produce drowsiness, so it not recommended for use while operative machinery or driving. Ingredients: organic Jamaican dogwood, organic valerian root, organic hops, organic passionflower, organic lavender, infused in organic spirits and non-gmo vegetable glycerin. 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
Pain Tonic
A versatile and handy formula to keep around, our Pain Tonic helps with minor bumps and bruise pain to tension headaches. White willow is our classic COX2 inhibitor herb. Perhaps it is best known for being what aspirin is derived from, white willow is a versatile herb for pain reduction. A touch of Jamaican dogwood helps to ease nervous tension, without enough to be drowsy. Ginger and lavender help round out this astringent formula. This formula has been used in a snap when our Cramps Tonic isn’t around helping menstrual pains, to tension headaches, to bum knees. Take 1-2 dropper fulls as needed. This formula is fast acting, as you’ll see results within 15 minutes of initial use. Ingredients: white willow, Jamaican dogwood, ginger, and lavender. 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
Sleep Tonic
Sleep Tonic is an herbal extract to encourage restful sleep. Perfect for those nights where you toss and turn and can’t seem to drift off. Valerian, Hops, and Passionflower all help promote restful sleep especially when anxiety and stress are preventing your mind from calming. Lavender glycerite provides a hint of sweetness and flavor. This blend is calming without a heavy sedative effect and is non-addictive. Sleep Tonic can also be taken in smaller amounts during the day to help reduce anxiety. For sleep purposes we recommend starting with 2 dropper fulls before bed. You can take an addition dose if needed, or if waking in the middle of the night. While our Sleep Tonic is effective, it is not our tastiest formula. Add it to juice or water if desired. Ingredients: Organic valerian root, organic hops strobili, organic passionflower, and organic lavender infused in organic spirits and non-gmo vegetable glycerin. 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
Stress Tonic
Throat Spray
Vagus Tonic
1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
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1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
Stress Tonic calms, cools, and relaxes and help you maintain a sense of peace without feeling drowsy. It can be taken on an as-needed basis or as a long term formula to reduce more chronic conditions. Peach leaf calms and soothes anxiety particularly when heat and irritation is involved. Motherwort is a gentle nervine that can be used to sedate and calm excess nervous energy, and has an affinity for the heart (energetic and physical). Schisandra is an adaptogen that works to reduce stress by modulating hormones and enhancing the body’s physiological adaptive responses to stress. Skullcap soothes nervous tension while renewing and reviving the central nervous system. Ingredients: local organic peach leaves and twigs, organic motherwort, organic Schisandra berry, and organic skull cap, with a touch of honey.
We have paired the soft and soothing sage and licorice to soothe the throat and entice the taste buds. Spilanthes (also called buzz buttons for the tingling sensation this herb produces) is used to help numb the throat for those irritating coughs. Licorice root helps soothe, moisten, and heal. Sage is a warming astringent herb that can help with post nasal drip and other unwanted mucous attributes. Anise works to warm and help circulate the formula. A helpful tip: make sure you aim for the back of the throat with this spray. If you hit the spot, you’ll be glad you did. Spray as needed, on both sides of the throat box. Ingredients: Garden grown sage, organic licorice root, organic spilanthes blossoms, wildcrafted osha root, organic anise, infused in organic spirits and non-gmo vegetable glycerin.
Tapping into the parasympathetic nervous system takes more than just herbs, but this tonic can help with the process. Our parasympathetic nervous system helps with “rest and digest”. We use our Vagus Tonic for not only the neuronal recouping, but also for gut problems with a nervous system etiology; like lower esophageal dysfunction, delayed gastric emptying, and other gut disturbances reliant on the neural networks. We use fumaria as our powerhouse in this blend, then taper it to a tolerable taste with chamomile and ginger, both helping the digestive pathways. While this might not be the most delicious blend we craft, it has worked wonders in my patients who know.
Viral Punch
Viruses come in all shades and symptoms, from the common cold to stressful outbreaks. Our viral punch can be paired with a larger treatment plan to ease the occasional outbursts, and to ward off what might be to come. Olive leaf is the quintessential viral prevention herb, paired with oregano to give it a punch. Baptisia can be used both preventively and for acutes, as lemon balm eases the stress that inevitably shows alongside, as well as aiding in the viral protection. We often get the response that this formula tastes like a “intense salad in your mouth”. We take it straight from the bottle, but like all our formulas, you can dilute it with water or cranberry juice if it helps the medicinal go down. Ingredients: Organic olive leaf, organic oregano, organic wild indigo, and organic lemon balm infused in organic cane spirits and non-gmo vegetable glycerin. 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 4oz 39.50
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Welcome our monthly New Moon Series March 24, 2020, Tuesday Aries new moon @ 2:28am April 22, 2020, Wednesday Taurus new moon @ 7:25pm May 22, 2020, Friday Gemini new moon @ 10:38am June 20, 2020, Saturday Cancer new moon @ 11:41pm July 20, 2020, Monday 2nd Cancer new moon @ 10:32am August 18, 2020, Tuesday Leo new moon @ 7:41pm September 17, 2020, Thursday Virgo new moon @ 4:00am October 16, 2020, Friday Libra new moon @ 12:30pm November 14, 2020, Saturday Scorpio new moon @ 9:07pm December 14, 2020, Monday Sagittarius new moon @ 8:16am January 12, 2021, Tuesday Capricorn new moon @ 9:00pm February 11, 2021, Thursday Aquarius new moon @ 11:05am March 13, 2021, Saturday Pisces new moon @ 2:21am
W e starte d this journey true to the astrologi c a l spirit with an Aries Moon. Sign up for a monthly subscription, where we deliver our New Moon offering to you for $14.50/month. Interested in just one sign? You can buy them individually as well.. Reflect - Process - Resolve - Repeat
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New Moon
Medicinals
“This Aries cycle brings the opportunity to plant the seeds of courage in our lives: the courage to face our wounds, the bravery to escape victimhood, the fortitude to embody integrity at a higher level, the audacity to initiate, the flexibility to face the unexpected. There’s a sense that something higher is urgently longing to be born in our lives. With the electricity of new life and surprising possibilities, what seeds shall we boldly plant for the adventure unfolding?” Kristi Campbell, Vesta Fire Astrology
“There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.” C
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Beehives Fire Cider
Offered in Fall and Winter Based on a traditional cider vinegar recipe widely shared in the herbal community, Fire Cider offers digestive, immune, and respiratory support. This infused
Turmeric & Black Pepper Beehive
Organic turmeric and organic black peppercorns infused in local honey. Turmeric is renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric has been studied extensively for ‘anti-cancer’ actions. Curcumin is what gives turmeric its bright color and the component most often credited with its healing abilities. Black pepper increases the bioavailability of curcumin (as it does everything). Most traditional turmeric recipes also include black pepper. Eat straight from the spoon or make golden milk or turmeric tea. Blends perfectly with Roots & Rose Masala Chai. You can also add Turmeric and Black Pepper Beehive to raw apple cider vinegar to dress a salad or over rice. Turmeric Tea Recipe: 1 spoonful Turmeric and Black Pepper Beehive Lemon Hot water
vinegar is made from raw apple cider vinegar, garden grown horseradish, garden grown garlic, garden grown jalapenos, organic onions, organic ginger, organic fresh turmeric, and thyme. Start each day with a spicy
For each cup of tea add a spoonful of Turmeric and Black Pepper Beehive to hot water. Stir until dissolved and add a big squeeze of lemon. Enjoy. Ingredients: local honey, organic black peppercorns, organic turmeric. note: the peppercorn is strained out after infusing; bits of peppercorn may remain in the final product Turmeric Herbal Powder Inflammation, gut health, chelation, and more. What doesn’t turmeric do? 29.50
Elecampane Beehive
Elecampane Beehive is a unique and wonderful herbal infused honey. Elecampane has a deep earthy taste which is paired with a local unique flavored honey. Elecampane is traditionally used for the respiratory system. Local unpasteurized honey is rich in antioxidants and helps with seasonal allergies. Elecampane is effective at helping to clear up congestion and bronchial ailments particularly those that are productive. Together elecampane root
Stinging Nettle Cider
Offered in Spring and Summer A nutrient dense, anti-inflammatory, and alkalizing tonic to support the body as we move into spring and summer. Nettle, horsetail, dandelion greens, and fresh burdock root are all mineral dense and nutritious; these tonic herbs help stimulate and rejuvenate the liver, kidneys, digestion, and lymphatic system and encourage the flushing of toxins and waste. Fresh organic Hawaiian turmeric is anti-inflammatory. Like most tonics, enjoy daily for best results. Take a shot straight or splash on a bed of greens. Ingredients: organic raw apple cider vinegar, organic fresh burdock root, organic Hawaiian turmeric, organic mustard
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seed, organic dandelion greens, fresh stinging nettles*, organic red spring onion, dried horsetail shoots*, organic chives. *wildcrafted 4.0 fl oz. 14.50 8.0 fl oz 24.50 (Seasonal ingredients vary year to year)
Ciders
kick. You can take Fire Cider straight from the spoon, or drizzle on steamed veggies, rice or dress your salad. Note: thanks to hard working herbalists including Rosemary Gladstar, the term ‘fire cider’ can now be used in it’s rightful sense, as a traditional medicinal blend not confined by trademark. 4.0 fl oz. 14.50 8.0 fl oz 24.50
and local honey combine to make a great herbal remedy for sore throats and congested coughs. You can eat the honey straight from the spoon or mix in herbal tea or water. Ingredients: Raw local honey, organic elecampane root
Keely + Kristen
Dr. Kristen Acesta received her doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University and practices in the Wenatchee Valley at her clinic, Mission Health & Wellness, where she focuses on awareness, foundations of health, and understanding the multitude layers of chronic health concerns, both physical and emotional. All of our products are medicinal grade and condition specific for this purpose. In her spare time she spearheads Salt Creek Apothecary’s marketing, sales, and distribution, all the while mastering the art of speaking in the third person. She also runs a low key yoga and movement studio in her hometown of Cashmere.
“I’ve told this story too many times at this point, but the meeting of Keely and I was serendipitous. She won my heart when she pulled out the detailed excel spreadsheet of her medicinal productions. I needed that organization in my life. I needed her wisdom, finesse, and meticulous attention to detail. I’m just hoping, likewise, she needs my crazy, fiery, and sometimes elaborate sense of (business) adventure.” Kristen
Meet the makers
Keely Murdoch holds her masters in biology and works her “day job” as a fishery scientist, but we prefer to call her our Botanical Chemist. Focusing on bioregional herbalism, Keely gained her inspiration from the plants that surround us everyday, in the mountains, along the rivers, and in her own garden where she spends her time. Ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, homegrown, or ethically wild-crafted in her hands. She works methodically at producing every bit that Salt Creek offers in her utmost act of compassion. She also is pretty badass and plays hockey on the side. Our story is a mild fairytale. Dr. Acesta wanted to bring local herbalism to the community by stepping further away from ‘pills for cures’ medicine, over consumption of supplements, unethical sourcing of herbs, along with inadequate use. Herbalism being reduced to a symptom-cure relationship reaps the wisdom of Earth’s bounty into a bland, single constituent, compassionless, green medicine model.
Keely couldn’t agree more. At the time of their meeting she was deepening her love of craft but not sure where to take it (or whether to stop). She wanted a bigger influence to be able to share her herbal gifts, encouraging her community to breathe & live the medicine of the garden, lakes, and rivers around us. The initial meeting was quick. They formed a partnership thereafter and what was then called Celia’s Salt Creek Apothecary was rebranded as the Salt Creek Apothecary you know today. This is their calling, to bring medicine to the people.
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Devil’s Club
“This is what the things can teach us: to fall, patiently to trust our heaviness. Even a bird has to do that before he can fly.” -Rainer Maria Rilke He is our fiercely armored heal-all, the Native Indigenous healers believe. We were taught not to fall into his trap of hauntingly beautiful spines, his latin name ringing true of their horror. Perched within the damp forest so familiar to us, he is the gatekeeper of that mindset some of us find ourselves in; the Seattle depression, the winter blues, and it’s continuum to introspection and self reflection. When you feel like you have nothing more to give, your energy depleted, he stands tall. Can you feel the heaviness of his surroundings? You stumble upon him in the thick fog of the cold Pacific Northwest rainforest, with a glimmer of light in a limited clearing, so reminiscent of ourselves. Are you searching for that glimmer? His red berries hanging like ornaments on this holiday tree, showcasing the danger he’s capable of. Yet he’s not there to harm you. He’s there to protect you. Let him carry your burdens. Devil’s club (Oplopanax horridus) is used extensively in spiritual practices; burning, smudging, and bathing, for it’s supposed protective nature. It’s bark and stem are used in teas, decoctions and tinctures as an adrenal adaptogen aimed towards the mesomorphic soul, prone to diabetes, hypertension, and high lipid levels. The fatigue that comes with this adrenal depletion is one of dark exhaustion. His power is rooted in the ginseng family line. Can you feel it? We are proud to highlight him in our Adrenal Tonic.
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Herb Profile That is all. Fear no more, says the heart. Fear no more says the heart, committing its burden to some sea, which sighs collectively for all sorrows, renews, begins, collects, and lets fall. - Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway, P. 39-40
Motherwort
Motherwort is standing tall in my garden and reminding me to find that spot of inner strength and calmness.
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca); the lion hearted. Taste: bitter, acrid. Energetics: cooling, drying Actions: gentle nervine sedative, emmenagogue, cardiovascular trophorestorative, spasmolytic, relaxant diaphoretic. Affinities: Nervous system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, female reproductive system, blood.
Motherwort is a gentle nervine that can be used to calm excess nervous energy as a result of stress, lack of sleep, tension, anxiety, etc. Motherwort has a strong affinity for the cardiovascular system and is perfect for people who feel their stress in their heart. Motherwort can feel like a hug during times of grief. Motherwort is also one of the best herbs for bringing on menses and establishing consistency in an inconsistent cycle. Love your mother and all she brings to the garden.
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Sing To Me Peru “Using plants is merely facilitating a biochemical conversation for which is often far beyond our comprehension and understanding” -Bevin Claire Keely and I made a pact. We were only about 6 months into our business partnership when I decided that, without a doubt, we needed to take this ethnobotany course being offered by a mentor of mine, Dr. Jillian Stansbury. Of course it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Of course it was a leap of faith. Of course it was going to be amazing. We decided right then and there that we would continue our passion for herbalism and love of learning by supporting each other through yearly conferences and education platforms, and making herbal dreams come true every other year by exploring our roots, traditions, ancestry, ethnobotany, and abroad. These trips were going to be epic. Needless to say, Peru didn’t fail us. A huge thanks to our mentor, leader, apothecary wise woman, Dr. Jillian Stansbury for hosting us. Below is an excerpt from our online journal, reflecting our trip. Sign up for our newsletter on our website if this strikes your fancy. We also plug in updates on medicinal offerings, specials, and herbal thoughts swirling through our head.
“You revere scientists and shamans alike, providing them with what they need to do their good work for the enhancement of the realm.” -Rob Brezsny And here we are. Walking this fine line between action and insight. The litany of ayahuasca ceremonies offered by beautiful white women from Sweden paint the scene of needed spiritual connection along the streets of Cusco. As if they’ve found it. The horticulturist and research scientist leading our herb walk smiles as he casually explains the medicinal actions of the main plant used in such regards. “Our shamans use it for when people are stuck.” He laughs assuredly; but he’s never taken it himself. He seems grounded enough. Perhaps he’s never been lost and confused in
life, like the hoards of white travelers coming to Cusco for just that. His mother was the midwife in town. His knowledge of female conditions and herbs is on point. Infertility to the left, heavy bleeding to the right. This one is for cramps that come from deep uterine pain. He is large, masculine, and wastes no time in his explanations or his walk. Yet his presence is gentle and yielding. I wonder what it means to be stuck. Have I ever been unstuck? The jungle is clammy and unruly. By midday the sun has created a hot box of steam, sweat, and stale air even under the canopy of large pothos vining around ancient ferns and cinchona trees (known for the quinine content in their bark; one of the first remedies for malaria). We’d dive into the murky waters nearby, but there’s a mild hesitancy of piranhas. Apparently there are two types. The small ones are more aggressive. It wasn’t entirely clear which variety were in this lake… Lost in translation was a common theme. The cultural intricacies of communication are not always so black and white; thus the beauty of ethnobotany. It’s not about the actions of the plants and what to do with them. It’s how the story is told. It’s the generations of grandmotherly use, knowing exactly what that fever looks like in a small child and the relation to the growth of the plant.
Deeper into the jungle we go. The Brazil-Bolivia Amazon fires are ablaze. There’s chatter about the lack of aid from the government and the corrupt nature of drug trafficking. We want what we want, when we want it. Even spiritual experiences are being sold as commodities now. We are cut off a piece of vine that is thicker than some trees. It’s first aroma is peppermint. White cat’s claw. I’ve heard of it before and studied it in school. You’ll see it being marketed on crazy cancer websites and in witches brews from far regions of the world. The miracle cures always seem to come from the Amazon. With its vast biodiversity I can’t say I’m unsold on the idea. But maybe it’s something more than that. The sword will bring glory and success but you just might have to be the right person to pull it from the stone. There just might be something about the delivery.
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in Cusco at 12,000ft elevation and it just doesn’t seem possible for the next week. Guinea pigs roasted on sticks are being waved on street corners as we make our way to the San Pedro market. A cacophony of colors, smells, and sounds are packed tightly into rows of vendors. This isle houses cheese. That one is for fruit and bread. Somewhere in between the trinkets section and dried herbs is the shamanic prepackaged goods, where you can buy your complete set of offerings in one bundle. They have various forms of aqua flora (flower water) used for cleansing and grounding. The concept is one we have in western herbalism, often seen with hydrosols and incense. I recognized the bottle the next day when at the crack of dawn we were hiking up to the highest point on Earth I’ve ever been. Rainbow Mountain seemed like forever away and it obviously showed on my face and demeanor. The hiking guide; fit, awake, and chatty pulled out the bottle and offered me a sniff. “It helps with altitude sickness”. He doused my hands and I inhaled, burning most of my nostril hairs in the process. I don’t know about altitude, but it definitely did something. Just believe, I tell myself, angry at my skepticism, disheartened by my lack of understanding of all the wealth of herbal wisdom housed within these jungles. Will I ever truly understand? Will I ever truly experience? -Kristen
8/2019
We try to take a deep breath, but we’re back
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Good Belly
Sick Ninja
Upset bellies and tummy aches, Good Belly is for the occasional indigestion, difficulty with foods, and stress bellies. Delicious and effective, our blend of chamomile, fennel, ginger, cardamom, and peppermint is a hit for anyone in the family. Take straight out of the bottle or add to tea, water, or seltzer. The spice flavor (cardamom and ginger) works as a bitter to support gastric secretion. Fennel helps to ease gas and indigestion, commonly called a carminitive in the herbal world. Peppermint works similarly and can also reduce stress and tension that sometimes comes with. Take a couple drops after meals, or before for things tough to digest. Ingredients: chamomile, fennel, ginger, cardamom, and peppermint 10-20 drops as needed 1oz 14.50, 2oz 24.50
Colds, flus, and the icky sicky. Our Sick Ninja is the first in our Fern & Fiddle glycerite line and still one of our most popular. Meant for short term prevention (like when kiddos are returning to school after summer) or for when stuck with the crud. With a tasty melody of elderberry, echinacea, and anise, this formula is simple, effective, and pure. Elderberry has long been used as a respiratory cold/ flu aid, delicious and jammy most kids are willing participants in its use. Echinacea or coneflower, helps to support white blood cell function leading to a gentle kick towards bacteria and viruses. Anise helps the medicine go down, and with just a hint this also helps with digestibility and compliance. Ingredients: elderberry, echinacea, and anise 10-20 drops per day for prevention 1-2 dropper fulls 2-3x per day for acutes 1oz 14.50, 2oz 24.50
Calm Cool
Ear Aches
Active brains and runaway trains. Calm Cool is for rough times, anxious moments, and overactive brains. Delicious and effective, our glycerite line is a hit for anyone in the family. Lemon balm is a breath of fresh air when moments get tough; being a member of the mint family it literally helps open the airways but has also traditionally been used to calm the nerves. Catnip and peppermint (also in the mint family) help to ease the tension on the physical as well as mental plane. Ginkgo and gotu-kola help circulate oxygen to the brain and reminds us that a strong heart-brain connection helps to regulate our emotional state. This can be used to help the anxious, hyperactive, and scattered; to the overwhelmed and frazzled. We often recommend Calm Cool to the wired brain at night that has a difficult time turning off for bed. Ingredients: lemon balm, catnip, gingko, gotu kola, and peppermint in glycerin. Take 1-2 dropperfuls as needed. 1oz 14.50, 2oz 24.50
COMING SOON Milk Maid - For mama and milk production
Itchy ears & recurrent infections, our mullein and garlic ear oil is a classic, tried and true blend for earaches; acute and chronic. Add a couple drops to each ear as needed. For better results warm up the bottle (without the dropper in it) beforehand to lukewarm temperature before use, and always apply to both ears. Mullein is more commonly referred to as a weed in our neck of the valley, but a useful one at that. We can still envision the herbal drawing of it now, ingrained into us by our beloved mentors. The root is for kidneys, it’s leaves for the lungs and its flowers for the ears. Garlic is a well-known antimicrobial herb, studied at nauseum, and another wonderful example of #eatyourherbs which can be brought to an even more comprehensive practice. The combo together, garlic and mullein, is a well researched and effective topical blend for the common ailment at hand. 1-3 drops into ear canal as needed 1oz 14.50
Nighty Night - For sleepless nights and calming Baby Blues - For family moods
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Synergy I felt synergy from the herbs long before I was taught how to formulate. Regardless, we are taught the traditional methods of pairing herbs to strengthen formulas and promote organ specificity. That is medicinal synergy. There is another form. I found nutrition and whole foods plant based ideology and my concept of herbalism expanded. They went from pills, to intention in amber bottles, to functional food items, adorning my salads whilst protecting my kidneys. This synergy incorporates flavors and colors, delighting the senses with purpose. Then there is the synergy of Gaia, coming from the beauty of living, breathing, reflections of life mirroring our ailments. The soil you walk on, where your food is grown, and the environment of your medicine is breathing and moving with the same energetic pulse. This is why it is so important to be conscientious of where these medicinals come from. You wouldn’t eat a tomato that was chemically laden and grown half way around the world out of season. So why would you with your herbs? Those decisions are perhaps even more imperative with medicinal herbs since they are concentrated and taken in daily doses. Did you know, every herb that is imported for manufacturing or distribution in the United States is irradiated? Did you know that most herbal compounders and manufacturers (supplement pills and
tinctures) use herbs grown internationally? Support local herbalism.
products, preservatives, artificial fragrances, flavors, and colors.
Local + Wildcrafted #eatyourherbs
And lastly, all herbs used in the production of Salt Creek Apothecary products are thanked, composted and returned to the earth, nourishing the next seasons garden.
Sustainability Sustainability is a foundation for all Salt Creek Apothecary products. You will never see a product packaged in plastic or other petroleum products. Despite the higher cost of sustainable packaging, you will find lip butters packaged in recyclable tins or compostable paperboard tubes. Herbal extracts and elixirs are packaged in glass bottles, and soap are wrapped in paper. We never wildcraft endangered plants and always leave plenty of behind for birds and animals. We purchase herbs that cannot be locally grown or wildcrafted in large enough quantities. When purchasing herbs we prioritize those organically grown in the Pacific Northwest even if they cost a little more. Only sustainable essential oils will be used in topical aromatherapy serums and soaps. The huge demand for essential oils and the incredible amount of plant material needed to produce the tiniest amount of oil means many of my favorite oils are currently over harvested, endangered and rare. No palm-oil is used in the production of Salt Creek Apothecary soap. All products are free from petroleum
Know Your Source Herbs with Purpose Eat Your Herbs
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ing blend of roasted dandelion root, roasted chicory root, and roasted carob. No-Joe is perfect as a nourishing coffee alternative any time of day whether you intend to wave goodbye to the coffee bean or not. The flavor is rich and delicious with bold and bitter flavor similar to coffee. Roasted dandelion root and roasted chicory root pair to create a tonic which supports the liver and detoxification, skin ailments, and is rich in vitamins and minerals including zinc, magnesium, and potassium. The roasted roots contain inulin, a pre-biotic soluble fiber that supports your digestive flora. Organic carob adds a subtle sweetness and complex flavor. Great alone, sweeten with molasses or honey, or add a bit of cream or milk of your choice. A take on the original PHY609 formula being researched by Stanford University for its immune properties when coupled with traditional chemotherapy, our PHY509 blend consists of local organic jujubes, local organic scutellaria, organic licorice root, and organic white peony. This tisane is naturally sweet with a hefty dose of licorice and the fun addition of locally grown jujubes.
If you’ve never tried one, pick a half out and give it a chew. It reminds us of freeze dried marshmallows. The skullcap is a favorite of ours for many reasons, as you’ll see it in our Stress Tonic for a similar action of calming the nerves while also adding a cooling nature. White peony has been used traditionally for immune purposes, normally anchored in female reproductive organs but is surely helpful for the feminine in us all. As mentioned before, this formula is being researched for various immune aides, and is taken from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulations. Not so shocking that our ancestors hold wisdom even for today’s day and age. Ingredients: jujubes, skullcap, licorice root, white peony
Roots & Rose
Ma-
sala Chai is a warming, spicy, cold season favorite, full of adaptogenic and immune boosting herbs to help build your body’s resilience in times of stress. The spicy chai is balanced with earthy sweet rooibos and soothing rose and lavender florals. Masala Chai is typically steeped in milk and sweetened with honey but can also be made with water.
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This is one of our most popular blends, and back by demand. We used to produce this tea just in winter but now have added it to our core line. If you like spicy full bodied chai’s this one if for you. As one of the prettiest blends with its vibrant rose petals against the earthy roots, it’s also worth displaying as a gift or in your kitchen. Use 1 tablespoon in 8 oz water or your favorite type of milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. For extra spice let steep for 1 hour. I normally make a large batch and then turn it into iced chai the next morning. Sweeten with honey, maple syrup, or Turmeric and Black Pepper Beehive for an extra pizazz. Ingredients: organic rooibos, organic cardamom, organic ginger, organic roasted dandelion root, organic clove, organic true cinnamon, organic star anise, organic black peppercorn, organic astragalus, organic rose petals, organic eleuthero, and organic lavender.
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Tisane
Herbal infusions are one of the first ways we as consumers encounter herbalism. Many mistakenly call them “teas” which doesn’t hurt our feelings by the way. The term “tea” refers to an herbal infusion specifically using the plant camellia sinensis. The way it is produced is how you get differences in variation (like green, white, and black). Tisanes on the other hand, refer to all the other herbal infusions that don’t use camellia sinensis. This also means that they are normally caffeine free (but not always). Herbal teas are one of the greatest ways to not only take your medicine, but learn the act and art of self care. We hope you enjoy our tisanes as much as we do.
Breathe is an herbal cold and flu rem-
edy of Yarrow, Hyssop, Elderflower, and Mint. Yarrow and Elderflower are both diaphoretic, meaning they encourage sweating and will help break a fever. Yarrow is astringent and drying which can greatly help those with a sinus infection, wet cough, or even sinus allergies. Yarrow helps to dry up and move excess mucus out of the respiratory system while reducing inflammation in sensitive mucous membranes. Similarly, Elderflower is anti-inflammatory, astringent, and decongestant. Elderflower acts as a gentle nervine which can help ease tension and anxiety. Peppermint and Spearmint are gently decongesting, can help reduce a headache associated with sinus pressure and make this tisane taste great. If you feel a head cold coming on this is a great tisane to turn to. But you don’t have to be sick to enjoy this tea, its wonderful anytime. We use medicinal dosing in our teas, which means they are strong. Imbibing for enjoyment, you of course are welcome to play around with strength and potency. We recommend 2tsp per cup of hot water and to let it steep at minimum for 60 seconds. You will want to cover your tea while steeping to make sure you get all the volatile oils from the mint family. The longer this tea sits in hot water the more bitter it will get, which is great for digestion, and some prefer that taste. If you don’t care for the bitterness, we recommend straining after 1-2 minutes of steeping for maximum respiratory aide.
Chill Out
is a delicious and calming blend of locally grown organic tulsi tea (holy basil), organic catnip, and organic lavender blossoms to put the racing mind at ease. The act of drinking tea itself is part of the stress treatment plan. Sit down, sip up, breathe and rest. Catnip is a gentle calming herb in the mint family with subtle notes and flavors worth exploring (it’s not just for cats despite popular belief!). While catnip is exciting to your feline, it will be soothing to you. Tulsi is an adaptogen which helps your body deal with stress and cortisol management and is one of our favorite tea backbones for its gentle yet robust flavors. Lavender is a quintessential anxiety herb, known well to those in the essential oil world for diffusing next to your bed for relief, it’s internal workings beyond its volatile oils include helping digestion as a mild bitter. If you need an extra kicker, we recom-
mend our Stress Tonic to make it a daily duo. Even if you are not a stress monkey, this tea is one of our all time favorites for it’s flavor profile; as it will surely be enjoyable to the common tea connoisseur. Ingredients: Organic Catnip, Organic Lavender, Organic Tulsi.
Love is a beautiful tea that has a wonder-
ful aroma which fills your heart and has been our ‘go-to’ after work beverage. The backbone of damiana lifts your spirits and encourages a sense of well-being, as a tonic for the nervous system helping calm anxiety and lift mild depression. As a bonus, Damiana has been known through history as an aphrodisiac (for both men and women) and has been reported to enhance fertility, regulate menstruation and ease symptoms of PMS. Rose gives this tisane the most amazing flavor and aroma, filling our hearts with love. Time with this blend promotes calming, strengthens the heart, and can help us clearly see (and set) healthy boundaries. Peppermint is both calming and stimulating to the nervous system. Peppermint can ease anxiety and tension, yet at the same time makes a great afternoon ‘pick-me-up’, by increasing mental clarity, aiding concentration. This is a wonderful tisane to share with friends and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Ingredients: Damiana, rose buds and petals, peppermint.
The
Mover
Tisane does the trick
when sometimes you just need to get things moved out. One cup in the evening normally promotes healthy bowel movements in the morning. Start small with 1tsp decocted in 1 cup boiling water. With a mild chai flavor this tea is enjoyable and effective. Make sure to drink plenty of water and move your body, as both elements are necessary to combat constipation. Ingredients: organic senna leaf, organic cascara bark, organic true cinnamon, organic ginger, organic cardamom.
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The Scents of Salt Creek R I T U A L Grounding, bold, and seductive. What’s your ritual? Tea tree, vetiver, western red cedar leaf, and lavender.
D R E A M Clear your mind, relax, and let go. Lavender, Roman chamomile, sweet marjoram, clary sage, and blue tansy.
Handcrafted Butter Bar (soap)
Luxurious, gentle, and non-drying. Handcrafted soap made with olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, natural clays and herbal ingredients. This soap will not strip your skin or leave it feeling dry and tight. Scented with pure essential oils. No
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L O V E Ylang ylang, patchouli, Australian sandalwood, geranium, rose absolute, and cinnamon leaf. Find love. Find essence.
EARTH+SKY Peppermint, eucalyptus and patchouli. Find your place between the heavens and ground.
artificial colors or fragrances can be found here. Butter bars create a rich bubbly lather and will last a long time if kept dry. Calamine Our non-drying blend of oils and butters with USP Calamine Powder to soothe and calm the skin. Essential oils of peppermint and Lavandin cool and calm irritation. Desert (seasonal) Olive oil, coconut oil, essential oil blend of lavender, cypress, rosemary, with pure French red clay, and activated charcoal. Our Desert soap is earthy, rich, and decadent. Ocean (seasonal) Olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, castor oil, essential oil blend of litsea cubeba and rosemary, rounded out with natural sea clay, kelp and dulse. Hydrate with the Ocean. Our natural seaweed additions help to soothe, replenish, and hydrate. Forest (seasonal) made with wild gathered stinging nettles, green clay, cocoa powder, and blend of cedarwood, spruce, and white fir essential oils.
K L A R Peppermint, lavender, sweet marjoram, rosemary, roman chamomile and eucalyptus. Breathe deep and clear the air with Klar.
Salt + Charcoal Salt bars are very hard and long-lasting bars. Our Salt + Charcoal bar is astringent and purifying. Made with coconut oil, shea butter, rice bran oil, activated charcoal, and finely ground Pacific sea salt. Scented with tea tree, rosemary, and lavender essential oils. The Salt and Charcoal bar will invigorate your senses while drawing dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin. Pine Tar Pine Tar soap has a rich smoky aroma Pine tar “has been used in medicine for more than 2000 years to treat a range of skin conditions because of its soothing and antiseptic properties”. Pick up a bar of pine tar soap because you love the campfire aroma or to soothe what ails your skin. Sensitive Hand rendered locally raised lard, olive oil castor oil, and kaolin clay; this farm fresh bar is an excellent choice for the sensitive. Smooth, lasting, and gentle, this blend without the use of natural oils and scents is the best choice for the hypoallergenic and sensitive. Black Seed Produced from cold pressed black cumin oil, this bar is deliciously grounding, hydrating, and exfoliating. All soap made by Salt Creek apothecary is palmfree and hand crafted in the traditional cold process method. Each bar is allowed to cure for a minimum of 6 weeks. Each bar weighs approximately 4.8 oz 6.00 6 bars/30.00
Topical Skin Care List
Bisou Lip Balm Bug Be Gone Spray Calendula Butters Castor + Cottonwood Salve Daikon Radish Hair Silk Essential Oil Blends Eyebright Serum First Aid Salve Hand Tonic (sanitizer) Handcrafted Butter Bars Headache Serum Horsetail Shampoo Bar Licorice + Elderberry Oleogel Peppermint Aftershave Roller Serum Oils Rose Clay Sugar Scrub Rose Hip Facial Serum Rose Water Hydrating Toner Rosemary + Rose Conditioner Shave Soap (Earth & Sky) St. John’s Wort Oil
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Bisou Lip Balm Kiss of Cardamom, kisses of Frankincense and Rose. Our Bisou Lip Balm is handmade with natural ingredients to give your lips a lovely pucker. Great for dry winters and seasonal skin changes. Coriadner: With just a hint of spice, this warming pucker gives lips a little lift through extra circulation. Always local and produced with natural ingredients, this smooth smooch is wonderful for everyday protection, rejuvenation, and general wear. Ingredients: Rice bran oil, cocoa butter, organic beeswax, organic pomegranate seed oil, castor oil, organic camellia oil, organic rosehip oil, Coriadner essential oil, organic sea buckthorn oil Frankincense & Rose: Rose forward with a grounding frankincense base, this kiss is iconic and unique. Give a hint of color with beetroot and restoration with our naturally sourced ingredients and herbs. Ingredients: Rice bran oil, cocoa butter, organic beeswax, organic pomegranate seed oil, castor oil, organic camellia oil, organic rosehip oil, Frankincense essential oil, organic sea buckthorn oil, organic rose powder 9.00 Black Cottonwood Salve Made from handpicked black cottonwood buds (Populus trichocarpa) gathered along the banks of Peshastin Creek in late winter and infused in olive oil. Use this aromatic Cottonwood Salve to soothe pain and inflammation. This salve can be particularly helpful for sore muscles and joints. The smell of cottonwood buds is sweet, spicy, and heavenly; it is the smell of spring along the river. There are no additional fragrance or essential oils added to this salve. Salves made from the buds of poplar trees such as black cottonwood are sometimes called ‘Balm of Gilead’. Note: Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin. Ingredients: olive oil, handpicked black cottonwood buds, beeswax 32.50 Bug-Be-Gone Topical Oil Infused with handpicked yarrow blossoms, Bug-Be-Gone topical oil both helps repel insects and reduce the swelling and itch of bites you do receive. In Alaska, friends will tell you to lay down in a patch of wild yarrow to keep away the mosquitos (or rub yarrow on your skin and clothing). Native People in the Pacific Northwest traditionally hung yarrow in longhouses to repel insects and the tea was sprayed around salmon during processing to repel flies.
Wild harvested yarrow blossoms and leaves were infused in apricot kernel oil and are easily absorbed by the skin without leaving a greasy or oily feeling. Insect repelling essential oils of Catnip, Lemon Eucalyptus, Geranium, and Peppermint were added to the infused oil for additional insect repelling power. As an oil-based insect repellent, yarrow infused Bug-Be-Gone should be applied directly to your skin (do not apply to clothing or it may leave oil stains). Like many products containing essential oils, Bug-Be-Gone topical oil is not recommended for use on children younger than 5 years old. Always test a small amount on skin for sensitivity prior to use. Yarrow infused bug-be-gone sprays in a stream (rather than diffuse spray) and should be rubbed in the skin. 2.7oz 19.50 Calendula Butter(s) Our Calendula Butters are silky smooth and the perfect medium weight lotion for seasonal skin changes to light and lovely warmer month hydration. For the heavier need we send people toward our Whipped Shea Butters. Per usual, all ingredients are ethically and sustainably sourced, local + wildcrafted, and always natural. Try out a favorite Salt Creek scent. Add a jar to your desk at work for the occasional break. Use them after showers to lock in hydration for the skin. Or keep one in the car for the occasional long trip and tired skin. Choose from three scents: •RITUAL• with vetiver, Western red cedar, and tea tree, •EARTH + SKY• with peppermint, eucalyptus, and patchouli •Unscented• 32.50 Castor+ Our medicinal grade castor oil is bottled and blended with sweet orange, cypress, and rosemary essential oils to increase lymphatic drainage and overall circulation. The lymphatic system is often ignored and under treated. It is best thought of as the super highways of elimination for the body. Castor oil is a wonderful treatment to increase this system’s effectiveness. Traditionally used as a castor oil “press” or “pack”; smoother this viscous oil all over the desired area (liver is common), cover with an old towel/tee-shirt, and then apply heat for 2030 minutes minimum. You can also do this for aching joints to decrease inflammation, over the low abdomen for menstrual cramps, and on the low back for common complaints. This castor oil is medicinal grade, but we do not recommend internal use unless directed by a physician. Ingredients: castor oil, sweet orange EO, cypress EO, rosemary EO. 4oz 12.00 8oz 16.00 Daikon Radish Hair Silk To help smoothe, replenish and protect hair. Work a small a m o u n t
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through dry hair starting with the ends. We love the way this interesting garden oil helps give a little luxury and shine. Ingredients: daikon radish seed extract, essential oil blend (rosemary, peppermint, lavender, bergamot, sweet orange, ylang ylang) 2oz 24.50 Essential Oil Blends DREAM, LOVE, EARTH+SKY, KLAR, RITUAL Diffuse in the air or dilute in your choice of carrier oil. 0.33 oz (10 ml) 19.50 Eyebright Serum Eyebright is an herb traditionally used to clear unwanted stress and strain of the eyes. Typically used in a wash, we infused eyebright into an oil for a longer lasting and more effective approach to under eye care. Apply a small amount to the eye area at night and in the morning. Ingredients: organic camellia seed oil, eyebright extract (sunflower seed oil and euphrasia officinalis), chamomile extract (hemp seed oil and chamomilla recutita), beta carotene (castor oil & beta carotene powder), carrot seed oil, vitamin A, vitamin E. 0.5oz 14.50 First Aid Salve As each oil macerates and then pressed with care, the formula begins to come alive. The vibrant blue of yarrow makes its appearance as the proud healer of the PNW. Between the cracks it grows, finding substance in the worst of places. Arnica, calendula, and comfrey triage the classic formula, taking it to a special place in this local + wildcrafted apothecary. Welcome our First Aid Salve, great for bumps, bruises, and skin in need of healing. Ingredients: Organic arnica, organic calendula, organic comfrey, organic yarrow; infused in virgin cherry kernel oil, organic beeswax, yarrow essential oil, and vitamin E. 2oz 32.50 Hand Tonic With a hefty dose of aloe vera and alcohol (the CDC recommends products be at 60% and ours is 65%) this can work as a topical sanitizer, along with essential oils of Western Red Cedar and Sweet Orange for anti-viral and anti-bacterial aide. Ingredients: Ethanol, distilled water, aloe vera leaf juice, glycerin, western red cedar essential oil, sweet orange essential oil (65% v/v ethyl alcohol) 2oz 11.50 4oz 19.50 Headache Serum Headache serum is a blend of essential oils to help manage headaches, improve your mood, and help alleviate or reduce the need to ingest pain medication. At the early onset of a headache massage into your temples, forehead, and back of neck. Avoid getting the oils near your eyes. Headache serum is a blend of peppermint, lavender, sweet marjoram, rosemary, eucalyptus and chamomile essential oils. This custom blend works synergistically to relax tension, pressure, relieve pain, and add calmness. Ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil, essential oil blend of peppermint, lavender, sweet marjoram, rosemary, roman chamomile and eucalyptus 10 ml 14.50 Horsetail Shampoo Bar We designed this shampoo bar to be a no-waste product. Lovely, lightweight, while still hydrating, this bar is great for all hair types. We personally love the addition of horsetail to help with silica content, providing strength and nourish-
ment; another wonderful use of a Pacific Northwest herb. Ingredients: Sodium cocyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, cocamidopropyl betaine, horsetail extract. organic kokum butter, sodium lactate, behentrimonium methosulfate & cetearyl alcohol, hydrolyzed lupine protein, lactobacillus/bamboo ferment filtrate, rosemary essential oil, peppermint essential oil, lavender essential oil. 9.50 Licorice + Elderberry Cleansing Oleogel ••• ((O-lee-O-gel)) ••• an oil, solid state cleanser, emulsified with botanicals to give you the best in natural skin health. Warming, moist, and driving; licorice is a long-time remedy for adrenals, kidneys, guts, and balance. Refreshing on cold winter days with its iconic smell and taste, licorice provides the perfect nourishment for sluggish and dull skin, aiding in circulation and water movement. Elderberry adds anthocyanins, nutrients, and vitamin C to protect and heal. Ingredients: Organic hemp seed oil, glycerin, organic castor oil, licorice root extract, elderberry extract, essential oil blend (rosemary, lavender, ylang ylang), sodium surfactin. 32.50 Roller Serum Oils Roll ‘em out. Get your favorite scent to remind yourself all day of how fantastic you are. Dream it out, Love it hard, soar through Earth + Sky, and find your Ritual. RITUAL serum Grounding, bold, and seductive. Our ritual brings a sense of peace and empowerment. A perfect essential oil blend for connecting with the elemental spirits. Set your intentions, apply to the temples, back of the neck, and wrists. Inhale, then exhale. Repeat as needed. Ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil, Essential Oil Blend 15% (tea tree oil, vetiver, western red cedar leaf, lavender), black tourmaline DREAM serum “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” - Eleanor Roosevelt Dream Serum is a custom blend of essential oils to help you clear your mind, relax, and let go of the day as you drift to sleep along. Apply to the back of your neck, soles of your feet or temples just prior to bed. Can be reapplied if you wake during the night. Ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil, essential oil blend 12% (lavender, Roman chamomile, sweet marjoram, clary
sage, and blue tansy). LOVE serum Find Love. Find self compassion. Find your heart. Ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil, essential oil blend 12% (Ylang ylang, patchouli, Australian sandalwood, geranium, rose absolute, and cinnamon leaf). EARTH + SKY serum Subtle lifts and steady holdings. Settle in to your place in this world between the Earth and Sky. Ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil, essential oil blend 12% (Peppermint, eucalyptus and patchouli). 10 ml with roller ball. 14.50 Rose Clay Emulsified Sugar Scrub This sensuous emulsified sugar scrub leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated without oily residue. The addition of rose clay will gently clean and purify the skin, helping to detoxify by drawing impurities from the pores. The essential oil blend of rosemary, lavender and ylang ylang is opening, sensual, and aids in feeling love, being love, and encouraging loving thoughts of yourself and others. Note: We recommend that you do not keep your jar open in the shower. We don’t use any preservatives. Introducing water to the jar can cause spoilage. Ingredients: Organic cane sugar, apricot kernel oil, rice bran oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, emulsifying wax, stearic acid, rose clay, essential oil blend (rosemary, lavender, & ylang ylang), grapefruit seed extract, vitamin E. 5.4 fl oz 19.50 Rose Hip Facial Serum Organic virgin Rose hip oil, organic virgin camellia oil, organic virgin sea buckthorn oil, pomegranate oil, helichrysum essential oil, rose absolute, and neroli essential oil. Treat yourself well this summer with our refreshing and hydrating facial serum. 1oz 25.50 2oz 42.50 Rose Water Hydrating Toner “An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it makes a better soup.” H.L. Mencken Just for the record, I love anything with rosewater, ice cream, lattes, honey, and of course facial care. Bathe me in rose and bask in the heart space. Our latest addition to our skin care is a classic simple expression of nurturance and love. Spray on after a wash with our licorice + elderberry oleogel or keep around for a midday refresher. Our Rose
Water Hydrating Toner is paired with witch hazel, honeysuckle, and Aspen to give a well-rounded approach to selfcare. Ingredients: Rose hydrosol, witch hazel, glycerin, radish root ferment filtrate, honeysuckle flower, aspen bark, gluconolactone 2oz 14.50 Rosemary + Rose Conditioner We love this leave in conditioner with a subtle balance of rosemary and rose. Great as a detangler for kids and for aftershower spritzes. The addition of horsetail, nettle, and lemon balm add nutrients to keep hair healthy and fresh. Ingredients: distilled water, organic rosemary hydrosol, organic rose hydrosol, lactobacillus/bamboo ferment filtrate, hydrolyzed lupine protein, hydroxypropyltrimonium lemon protein, nettle leaf extract & lemon balm extract & peppermint leaf extract & horsetail extract & yucca vera extract, bacillus ferment & saccharomyces ferment filtrate, phenoxyethanol 2oz 14.50 Shave Soap A gentle shave with a wholesome lather in our signature Earth & Sky scent (peppermint, eucalyptus and patchouli) Ingredients: Stearic acid, shea butter, coconut oil, potassium hydroxide, cocoa butter, sodium hydroxide, castor oil, glycerin, essential oil blend (peppermint, eucalyptus, patchouli), kaolin clay 9.50 *add a brush for $6 St John’s Wort Oil It’s here! It’s here! Handpicked St. John’s Wort infused in apricot kernel oil and a hint of lavender. The most amazing thing for topical burns, bumps, and bruises. Use it as a face refresh for blemishes. Make the hard-working hands lather in it after a hard day gardening (or roofing). Solar infused on the summer solstice; this St. John’s Wort oil is handcrafted from locally gathered Hypericum blossoms. St. John’s Wort is a little piece of the sun blooming here on earth, teaching us about our inner light and our true self. St. John’s wort is an anodyne for nerve pain and supports recovery and healing from sunburn, burns, bruises, sprains, skin abrasions, sore muscles and other injuries. Apply topically as needed. Ingredients: St. John’s Wort infused in olive oil, lavender
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Eat Your Herbs We are excited to introduce and continue expanding upon our #EATYOURHERBS line. We are always in support of the at home herbalist. As a way to pique interest and get more people interested in using herbs in their daily lives we created a glycerite simple line to encourage at home users to try these delicious herbs in everything from morning coffee/tea to pastry crusts, baked goods, jam glazes, sparkling water additions, or straight from the bottle. Our current line up includes:
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Damiana: middle tea notes, with a earthy base Cacao: grounding, with a berry overtone Rose: floral, middle notes of earth Schisandra: a sweet-sour adrenal herb Lavender: high floral notes Ginger: spicy! 1oz 14.50 2oz 24.50 Pack of all 6 (1oz) for 75.00
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