February Newsletter

~MountainsDreamz~ Medicine from Mother Earth 715.401.1014​ -

Eagle River, WI 54521

NEW HERBAL & OIL INGREDIENT LISTING!

Beadwork - Traditional Ceremonial Items - Herbal tinctures - Creams - Lotions - Soaps

herbal tinctures, blends, body lotions, bath salts and homemade soaps and candles, handmade beaded jewelry, custom sewing and traditional items...most of the items you find here are homemade although occasionally we help out a friend by showcasing product they have for sale. Each month we’ll write up additional information on new product lines, scents, production or notes to introduce other artists. Stay tuned!

...taught traditionally by the elders and create all of my work thru prayer and a connection to Great Spirit and Mother Earth. ...taught traditionally to work with herbs and natural treatments for healing. ...Sharing the lessons with my daughter on how we work with the moon's phases in creation. how we have 13 cycles of growth throughout the year...and how healing our minds, bodies, and spirits can take some time.

For the past ten or so years my crafting has been requested by elders. whether you order a prayer shawls, ribbon shirts and dresses, beaded fans or simple necklaces--each is a gift that will touch your soul and help you in your life's journey. if you don't see an item here and would like a custom piece---i do that too. If you are requesting an individual piece, please be aware that it could take up to three weeks to complete.

ALL NATURAL - HERBAL

HOMEMADE SOAP

Soap Bases​​ 3 - 6 oz. $5.95 All of our product lines are made with all natural ingredients--and will come either with Hemp base, Oatmeal base, Goat’s Milk base, Shea butter base, White or Glycerin base.

Each soap base has a different texture and effect on your skin. If you have a preference or a special blend you’d like worked up, let us know! We do make custom orders. Soap ingredients are (can include) hemp oil, palm oil, coconut oil, safflower oil, olive oil, glycerin, shea butter, and/or goat’s milk, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sorbitan oleate, oat protein, and titanium dioxide. Colorant is also used unless you specify not to.

Herbal component and/or Scent Each bar of handmade soap comes with a specialized scent, blend of scents or herbs that are specially prepared and added to give you that extra healing element while you bathe.

As a trained herbalist I have been working with herbal combinations for over 25 years utilizing the wisdom I’ve gathered to help heal myself, my loved ones and those who I’ve worked with. Healing one’s body can be a multifaceted experience that when layered, keeps the body in a state of perpetual fluidity and movement while illness and dis-ease washes right off! Adding specific herbs to an herbal soap will help to exfoliate, scent, add depth and dimension as well as heal our bodies from the outside in. When we couple that with a signature scent or blend of scents we are healing through smell along with healing through touch and herbal components. I have between 50 -100 essential oils at any given time and can work with you on adding your favorites. Blended oils that I’ve worked with tend to be using absolute versions of the essential oils and will tend to cost more as they are ‘truer’ scents than those on the mass market. I’ve worked with oils and herbs for decades and tend to stay with ones that provide results--brands I tend to stay with are doTerra oils, Aveda oils etc. I do tend to work with natural scents vs. commercialized ones that can affect the skin in harmful ways. Remember, my training has always occurred close to the Earth--both herbally and essentially with oils, tinctures, etc. The blends that I work with will reflect that and more often than not, be truer in their healing capacity than buying a soap that smells like linen or bubblegum or some such thing. If you have allergies to a particular scent, combination of scents or herbs--please alert me and we’ll find a different way to help you heal. Mother Nature has an abundant array of medicines that when gathered with prayer and thanksgiving, will help you heal and bring a beautiful balance back into your life.

Goat’s Milk Soap California Sage, Meditation, Moonlight Path & Warm Vanilla Glycerin Soap Bee Loved, Bee Relaxed, Bee Blessed, Begin Again, Bee Comforted, Bee Invigorated, Bee Happy Hemp Oil Soap Bee Well, Lavender, Spearmint & Eucalyptus, **Chaga Shroom Oatmeal Soap Brown sugar, Fig & Warm Vanilla, Bee Alive Shea Butter Soap Bee Blessed, Bee Alive, Northern Cedar, *FEEL FREE TO ORDER ANY SCENT(S) IN THE BASE OF YOUR CHOICE​ .

ALL NATURAL - HERBAL

HOMEMADE BATH SALTS & FIZZ

BATH SALTS 4 oz. $7 All of our product lines are made with all natural ingredients--and will come with a foundation of Dead Sea Salts, Pink Himalayan Salts, and Epsom Salts as a base mixture.

Additives can vary along with scents used and herbal components such as lavender buds, rose buds, chamomile or calendula to name a few. Personal healing issues are needed here and we can custom blend a signature mixture just for you! I have utilized custom bath salts for over 30 years and have been taught traditionally to work with these healing methods from Medicine Women while working with Moon lodges, moontime, dream incubation and both personal and group healing and cleansing. Each month our bodies follow a personal healing cycle that naturally uses modes of cleansing, fortifying and healing. When we augment our personal healing cycle with the regimented use of bathing, bath additives and essential oils we are connecting to some incredibly old techniques of women’s healing. I recommend using 2 - 4 oz. of bath salts per healing bath in as hot of bath water you can manage. After relaxing in the herbal bath for 15 - 30 minutes you should wrap yourself in a warm blanket or ceremony robe and head to sleep. Knowing that the mysteries centuries old will embrace you and lead you down your own personal dreamtime path again and again. Candles, burning incense or sage/sweetgrass/cedar, dreamtime intent and journaling can and has kept many of us sane in an incredibly insane world. The messages one receives from these bathtime rituals has guided many a woman through her own healing process month after month.

I’ve offered for sale several basic recipes--Lavender & warm vanilla, doTerra Whisper Sensual blend, Peppermint & eucalyptus, and Cedar, Sage & Lavender--that are made in individual 4 - 6 oz. bags (approximately 1+ cup). We can create any product with any of the scents out there. For larger orders please contact us and we can create something for your personal use! doTerra Whisper ‘Sensual’, Lavender & Warm Vanilla, Cedar, Sage & Lavender, Peppermint & Eucalyptus, Dry Skin Renewal

BATH FIZZ​ ​ 4 oz. $7 All of our product lines are made with all natural ingredients--and will come with a foundation of Dead Sea Salts, Pink Himalayan Salts, and Epsom Salts as a base mixture.

Additives can vary along with scents used and herbal components such as lavender buds, rose buds, chamomile or calendula to name a few. Bath fizz is a variation of traditional bath salts and does have the addition of corn starch, baking soda, citric acid and sweet almond oil. Bath fizz will bubble up like your own personal spa. I’ve offered for sale four basic recipes--Lavender & warm vanilla, doTerra Whisper Sensual blend, Peppermint & eucalyptus, and Cedar, Sage & Sweetgrass--that are made in individual 4 - 6 oz. bags. For larger orders please contact us and we can create something for your personal use!

Children also love bathtime with bath fizz products so consider us creating a special blend just for them! doTerra Whisper ‘Sensual’, Lavender & Warm Vanilla, Cedar, Sage & Lavender, Peppermint & Eucalyptus

ALL NATURAL - HERBAL

HERBAL TINCTURES

Herbal Tinctures -- 2 oz. $20 OR 4 oz. $40 Working with herbs and vitamins for as long as I have, I’ve found the easiest way to transport, keep and work with herbs is through making personal tinctures. Tinctures are liquid forms of an herbal blend and can be created with either a glycerin or alcohol base.

The tinctures I’ve worked with are all made with Everclear and have a shelf life of 10+ years. Dosage amounts will vary from person to person although typical directions will be to take 3 - 6 drops under the tongue 3x a day. If more or less is needed, we can work with you on creating what works best for your personal issues. If you are not wishing to have alcohol in your system, we can create the same blend in a glycerin base -- or you can place your drops of tincture in a steeping cup of tea and let the heat burn off the alcohol. Tinctures that I create, are made all year long according to the cycle of the

moontime and will take a good two weeks to create. Plan on a moon cycle for timing and starting a new herbal regime. I do have several already on hand but any custom orders will need those two weeks to ‘gel’. Tinctures come in two sizes--2 oz. for $20 and 4 oz. for $40.

Herbal Pain Relief:​ We are talking a fairly strong herbal blend that will help ​ not only to relieve the pain associated with arthritis, sciatica, back injuries, neck injuries, etc--but also act as a tonic for the nerves. I have made this product for going on almost 20 years to handle my own disc degenerative disease and it is always a winner with me!

Herbal components are Valerian, Lobelia, Skullcap and Passionflower. This year I am adding CBD oil as well--if you are considering this product and have any questions, please feel free to ask. I have many many years of working with herbs and tinctures and if I can't answer your question, I will find out who can. This product will be sold in 2 oz and 4 oz varieties. Prices are accordingly made. I also have this blend in a dry herb formula if you prefer to work with capped herbs. Contact me with any questions, I will be happy to help! ​ erbal Fortifier:​​ H Many times anyone dealing with pain of any sort in the body has issues with fluid retention or swelling in joints, muscles, etc. When the body experiences pain it tends to pull inwards, to contract, or hold onto things. When we are working with healing any pain or swelling--we are doing so gently and with love.

Fortifying the body can help balance what has been taken out with a healthy detox. Some of the properties of the herbs used here in this blend will bring on detox for the body--but it will not be an extra strength detox. Herbal components are Dandelion, Catnip, Stinging nettle and Osha. If you are considering this product and have any questions, please feel free to ask. I have many many years of working with herbs and tinctures and if I can't answer your question, I will find out who can. This product will be sold in 2 oz and 4 oz varieties. Prices are accordingly made. Not only will you be fortifying your body, but cleansing your blood, your liver, your skin and any issues you have with your digestive system. It will help to build and fortify your blood, circulation and help to rid the body of toxins that would cause any inflammation.

Herbal Protector:​​ Osha or Bear root is one of the strongest medicines out there for cleansing, staying healthy and protection. Traditionally it is harvested in the mountainous regions and stored to be used all season. The root can be dried, cut into tiny pieces and used to chew on or make a wonderful tea with. Folks either just starting a cold or having a full blown cold will be able to move the cold into a productive state to rid the body of the illness. Other cleansing signs will be sweat and possible diarrhea. Be careful on this one, as in use of all natural medicines. Just because you read it on the internet will not make you a certified herbalist--traditionally or allopathically. The prime Herbal component in this is Osha. If you are considering this product and have any questions, please feel free to ask. I have many many years of working with herbs and tinctures and if I can't answer your question, I will find out who can. This product will be sold in 2 oz and 4 oz varieties. Prices are accordingly made. Not only will you be cleansing your body, but cleansing your blood, your lungs, your liver, your skin and any issues you

have with your digestive system. It will help to rid the body of toxins that would cause any disease--whether physical or spiritual in nature​ . **Herbal FIBROMYALGIA BLEND:​ When dealing with issues that have ​ been diagnosed allopathically it is strongly recommended that you confer with your physician prior to and during any herbal blends being used. Our bodies have been away from traditional methods of sustenance for centuries and I tend to believe that working together can and often does help. Many times it is the only way available to us as humans nowadays. With this in mind we are in the process of creating a new blend for those who suffer from fibromyalgia. Ingredients in this blend are magnesium, manganese, malic acid, shark cartilage, white willow bark, grape seed extract, valerian root, ginger and yerba mate. Since many of our current dis-ease is caused by fast foods, chemicals, overuse of antibiotics not only in our own bodies but in the bodies of the critters we consume--healing again will be a long term process. Maintenance and building up our bodies to constantly ward off the down times is a balance. Treat yourselves and your bodies well. Creator and Mama Earth have given you a gift of life.

Work as hard on balancing your health as you do anything else--even more so--as without personal physical, mental, spiritual balance--your life will continue to shift into illness. Keep your personal commitment to life at the center of your healing process! **chaga shroom blend: **‘throatcoat’ blend: ** Items will be ready by February 28-29**

***I do have several other blends that I work with personally or share with people I’ve been working with for some time. If you have issues you are working on healing, feel free to set

up some time for a consult and we can discover what you’ve used in the past, perhaps why it was not as effective, and what you may wish to work with going forward. I will also state here--I am not a physician and have not been trained as a physician. My training has been in the traditional herbal methods of healing along with traditional healing ways of the Elders of various First Nations People. healing methods are seen as lifelong pursuits of balance vs. overnight cures although I’ve seen Creator work with Mama Earth for instantaneous healings too! T ​hank you so very much for stopping by!

Stop by next month and we’ll​ explore what else we have! ​ Shea body butter 4 oz jars Relaxing lotion bars 4 - 5 oz bars Calendula, Lavender & Shea body balm 40z jars coffee, demerara cane sugar & coconut oil scrub 4OZ jars pepper salve 4oz jars muscle relief salve 4oz jars HAND POURED SOY CANDLES Beaded jewelry Massage Oil Auric Blends Roll on perfume Nothing Perfumeria perfume, body spray, perfume pendants, body butter Neem Skin Conditioning spray

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--Blue Nature Gifts in downtown Eagle River

~MountainsDreamz~ Medicine from Mother Earth 715-401-1014​ -

Eagle River, WI 54521 ​

~MountainsDreamz~ Medicine from Mother Earth 715-401-1014​ -

Eagle River, WI 54521 ​

***HERBS and OILS USED*** a working list of ingredients used in our products

***HERBS and OILS USED*** a working list of ingredients used in our products

Amber -- calming, heart tonic, hair tonic, aches & pains, aphrodisiac, colds, bronchitis, hormone regulator, anti inflammatory, rheumatism, skin disorders Angelica -- coughs, colds, fevers, indigestion Apricot kernel -- attack on cancer cells, dry skin, anti inflammatory, antioxidant, Basil -- bronchitis, fatigue, colds, loss of concentration, migraine, gout, aches & pains Bergamot -- fevers, acne, tension, wounds, coughs, stress, antidepressant Benzoin -- coughs, itching, arthritis, colds, sedative Birch -- gout, rheumatism, eczema, ulcers Black pepper -- colds, aches & pains, influenza, rheumatism Calendula -- minor wounds, cuts, scrapes, chapped skin, bruises, burns, bee stings, rashes, skin irritations or infections  California Sage -- sacred herb, healing, cleansing, protector, blessings Camphor -- coughs, colds, fevers, rheumatism, arthritis Cassia -- diarrhea, antidepressant, antiemetic, antimicrobial, rheumatism, arthritis, astringent, antiviral, circulatory issues, emmenagogue, stimulant  Catnip -- sleep disorders, relieve anxiety and stress, menstrual pain, eating disorders, stomach pain, colds, fevers, detox, anti inflammatory, wound healing Cedar -- anti seborrhoeic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide, sedative and fungicide Cedarwood -- bronchitis, catarrh, acne, arthritis, diuretic Chaga -- immune boosting, antioxidant, supports strengthened immune system, soothing, works with ulcers and gastritis, normalize blood pressure and cholesterol, anti inflammatory Chamomile -- nerves, migraines, acne, inflammation, insomnia, menstrual problems, dermatitis, burns, eczema, psoriasis

Cinnamon -- flu, rheumatism, warts, coughs, colds, viral infections Cinnamon bark -- diabetes, infections, increases brain function, prevents cognitive disorders, digestion, immune system strength Clary Sage -- depression, nerves, sore throat, aches & pains, debility, sedative Clove -- nausea, bronchitis, arthritis, rheumatism, toothache, diarrhea, infections, analgesic and antiseptic Coconut oil -- skin care, moisturizing, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, used internally and externally, hair care, helps heart disease, weight loss, immunity, digestion, stop unhealthy growth of candida, healing and infections.

Cypress -- menopause, circulation, rheumatism, colds, whooping cough, nervous tension, hemorrhoids, wounds, astringent.

Dandelion -- relieves liver disorders, diabetes, urinary disorders, acne, jaundice, cancer and anemia. maintains bone health, skin care and weight loss Dead Sea Salts -- psoriasis, arthritis, dry skin, eczema, stress, insomnia, cleansing, aches & pains, skin allergies Echinacea -- Colds, coughs and flu and other upper respiratory conditions, enlarged lymph glands, sore throat, urinary tract infections, wounds, skin regeneration, skin infections, psoriasis, eczema, inflammation Eucalyptus -- sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches & pains, antiseptic, anti inflammatory, dandruff, candida, asthma, fever, fungal infections Evening Primrose oil -- chronic headaches, menopause, menstrual issues, bloating, cramps, regulation of hormones, ageing, general disease prevention, heart issues, alcoholism, MS, obesity Fennel (bitter, fruit) -- digestive problems, menopause, obesity, constipation, kidney stones, nausea, diuretic Frankincense -- sores, wounds, fevers, coughs, colds, stress, bronchitis, laryngitis, nervous conditions, tension Geranium -- depression, menstrual problems, diarrhea, diabetes, sores, neuralgia, bleeding, circulatory conditions, eczema, sore throats, nervous tension, kidney stones.

Ginger -- rheumatism, muscular aches and pains, sprains, broken bones, colds, nausea, diarrhea, alcoholism, digestive problems

Glycerin soaps -- all natural, promotes healthy and moisturized skin, deals with skin irritations and allergies, eczema, psoriasis Goat’s Milk soaps -- all natural, similar to glycerin, good moisturizer, helps remove dead skin cells, deals with aging, acne, anti inflammatory Grapefruit -- tonic, obesity, kidney and liver problems, migraine, depression, tonic/aids in drug withdrawal Hemp oil soaps -- all natural, promotes healthy and moisturized skin, deals with skin irritations and allergies, eczema, psoriasis, aging, stretch marks, sunburn, Ho Wood -- peaceful, relaxing, calming, ​ analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antispasmodic, hypotensive, immunostimulant, sedative Jasmine absolute -- nervous tension, depression, menstrual problems, laryngitis, anxiety, lethargy, relaxant Juniper berry -- liver problems, obesity, rheumatism, acne, coughs, ulcers, urinary infections, diuretic Lavender -- burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema, dermatitis, fainting, headaches, influenza, insomnia, hysteria, migraine, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne, boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis Lemon -- sore throat, nervous conditions, blood pressure, digestive problems, gallstones, debility, fever, anxiety, tonic, astringent, antiseptic Lemongrass -- infections, headaches, sore throats, respiratory problems, fevers, tonic, antiseptic, insect repellant Licorice Root -- ​ asthma, athlete's foot, baldness, body odor, bursitis, canker sores, chronic fatigue, depression, colds and flu, coughs, dandruff, emphysema, gingivitis and tooth decay, gout, heartburn, HIV, viral infections, fungal infections, ulcers, liver problems, Lyme disease, menopause, psoriasis, shingles, sore throat, tendinitis, tuberculosis, ulcers, yeast infections, prostate enlargement and arthritis Lobelia --​ asthma, leg sores, ulcers, boils, sores, bites and stings, ​ bronchitis, whooping cough, ​ congestion, asthma, tobacco withdrawal, allergies, colds, soother for inflamed conditions, pain reliever in elevated amounts and as a sedative.

Marjoram -- sprains, bruises, colds, rheumatism, intestinal cramps, menstrual problems, anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, insomnia, circulatory disorders, muscular problems Marshmallow -- sore throats and coughs, ​ heartburn, indigestion, ulcerative colitis, stomach ulcers and Crohn's disease, contact dermatitis, skin inflammation, blood sugar management

Mugwort -- stress reliever, dreamtime, hormonal imbalance, menstruation, not to be used in pregnancy Myrrh -- wounds, mouth ulcers, dermatitis, bacterial infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, fungal infections, candida Neroli -- depression, anxiety, hysteria, diarrhea, nervous tension, menopause, dermatitis, cardiac tonic Nutmeg -- nausea, vomiting, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, arthritis, nervousness, insomnia, heart stimulant Orange -- depression, anxiety, constipation, nervous conditions, muscular spasm, tonic, sedative and antiseptic Osha -- colds, coughs and other bronchial ailments, lung and throat problems, ​ emphysema, pneumonia, asthma, and allergies,​ ​ expectorant, not for use while pregnant or nursing Passionflower -- ​ ​ addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, candida/yeast, hypertension, Nerve/Back Pain, sleep/Insomnia, stop Smoking Patchouli -- skin inflammations, fungal infections, acne, aczema, dandruff, antiseptic, diuretic and insecticide Peppermint -- inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis, stimulant Pine -- bladder and kidney problems, rheumatism, respiratory problems, chest infections, colds, catarrh, sore throats, circulation problems, muscular aches and pains, diuretic Pink grapefruit -- antioxidant, disinfectant, antidepressant, weight loss, diuretic, lymphatic, tonic, careful with exposure to sunlight Pink Himalayan Salts -- draws out toxins, cleanses the body energetically and physically Ravensara -- viral infections, liver infections, lung infections, respiratory problems, antiseptic, anti allergenic, analgesic, antidepressant, antispasmodic Rose petals -- antibacterial, anti inflammatory, antioxidant, moisturizing, relaxing, toning, fragrance well loved Rose absolute -- anxiety, depression, circulatory problems, menopause, antiseptic and tonic Rosemary -- gout, headaches, fatigue, rheumatism, skin infections, muscular aches and pains, sprains, dandruff, alopecia, obesity, spinal injuries, nerve stimulant, heart tonic, liver decongestant, analgesic

Sage -- sores, bacterial infections, bronchitis, catarrh, rheumatism, arthritis, sprains, fibrositis, astringent Sandalwood -- acne, catarrh, cystitis, menstrual problems, depression, skin infections, fungal and bacterial infections, sedative Scullcap -- ​ reduce anxiety, soothe the nervous system, treat diabetes, help with weight loss, prevent certain cancers, lower inflammation, balance hormones, and aid sleep issues Shea butter -- skin moisturizing, anti inflammatory, skin smoothing, for use in soaps, creams, lotions etc.

Siberian fir needle -- muscle pain, respiratory issues, tension, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balances emotions, immunity support Spearmint -- indigestion, intestinal cramps, fevers, nausea, colic, hemorrhoids Stinging Nettle -- stops internal/external bleeding, blood purifier, congestion, skin irritations, water retention, diarrhea, helps bring on nursing mother’s milk, stimulates the glands in stomach, liver, intestines, pancreas, and gall bladder, externally helps with rheumatism, throat issues as a gargle, and on the skin for acne, eczema and burns.

Sweetgrass -- Sacred herb, prayer, smudging, purifying, also for coughs, sore throat, fevers, stops uterine bleeding and helps promote afterbirth Sweet almond oil -- all natural, moisturizing, cleansing, to lighten dark circles under eyes, eczema and psoriasis, as a carrier oil, in soaps, cleansers, creams, etc.

Tea Tree -- fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, influenza, cold sores, warts, verrucas inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, hysteria Valerian -- sedative, calming, nervous conditions, trembling, neuralgia, insomnia, palpitations, sedative and tranquilizer Vetiver -- nervousness, insomnia, rheumatism, muscular relaxant, antiseptic, tonic Vanilla -- ​ antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti carcinogenic, febrifuge, antidepressant, sedative, tranquilizing and relaxing substance.

Yarrow -- inflammations, cramps, constipation, circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, menstrual problems, astringent.

Ylang ylang -- palpitations, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, sedative and general tonic