God knew sin and sickness were coming before He even said “let there be light.” He made us anyway. And in His infinite grace, He made us medicine… before we even knew we needed it. 💛 Follow me for more Christian herbalism, and don’t forget to stop by the shop for your own bottles of original medicine ✨

This was a real conversation we had at our local garden center when we were plant shopping. Another woman was also interested in the specific plant varieties we were looking at (and their uses) so the topic came up pretty naturally… and then it didn’t go the direction either of us thought it would 😂 It was a good reminder that’s it’s our job to be salt and light, everywhere we go, even the garden center: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16, NIV) Because at the end of the day, it’s not about plants. It’s about Him, and His love for us. (Which is why He created plants for us to use in the first place 😜)

It’s common to use dried plants for herbal extracts: they’re more convenient to store, easier to source, and simpler to process. But some plants just don’t have the same value when dried. 🌼 St. John’s Wort’s infamous mood-boosting compounds are water-based, so her benefits start evaporating the moment she’s picked. 🌾 Milky Oats only contain her “milky” latex (known for regenerating the nervous system, reversing burnout, and calming overstimulation) for a short period of time, before she turns into traditional oats. This compound is also water-based, and disappears when dried. 🌿 Wild Lettuce compounds can change after drying, which may impact her pain-relieving qualities. 🌱 Cleavers inherently contain so much water that drying her removes much of her lymphatic support, too. We would argue that all plants lose benefits when dried (but that’s generally more debated.) Simple evaporation removes the water-based plant constituents, but often, herbs are dehydrated using heat, which may alter compounds (and reduce benefits) even further. That’s why we use fresh plants for our remedies: we want to capture the whole plant, just as God originally created it, no human adjustments needed. ✨

Cortisolmaxxing? Not today stress hormones! This blend combines adaptogens like Reishi, Tulsi, and Ashwagandha with Milky Oats for nervous system restoration. They may lower cortisol levels, ease the physical and emotional effects of stress (hello overstimulation!) and encourage moving from fight-or-flight to being able to truly rest and relax. Adaptogens are known for helping your body ADAPT to stress, easing its effects in the moment (whatever that looks like for you) while simultaneously helping your body to react LESS strongly to stress in the future. Think of them as turning down the heat on the stove turning up the boiling point before you feel like you can’t handle anything else. Milky Oats is known as “food for the nerves” and is renowned for her ability to rebuild the nervous system. When you feel overstimulated, overwhelmed, or burnt out, it’s your nervous system signaling that it needs some help. Milky Oats may rebuild those nerve endings, allowing you to feel less sensitive and more calm. And because the effects of each of these herbs only get stronger over time, this formula only gets better the more you use it.

We’d love to help you celebrate Mother’s Day with a little extra discount from the apothecary ✨ Starting now: - all teas - all digital guides - select tinctures - and even our handcrafted leather travel case are on sale in the apothecary 🥳 If you’ve had your eye on California Poppy, Milky Oats, or St. John’s Wort, go get them while they’re still available! No code needed - the sale ends Mother’s Day at midnight. Happy Mother’s Day, from us to you! 💛

Maybe it’s time to go with your gut...?☺️ This formula is designed to strengthen gut lining, encourage good bacteria growth, and promote healthy gut/immune system reactions. Burdock, Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Dandelion contain natural prebiotics that feed good bacteria in the gut, and may encourage stronger, more robust gut health ✨

“Weeds” 🙄 Don’t fall for the propaganda. God gave these plants to all of us, freely and abundantly, as part of His perfect creation.

She is powerful and beautiful!!

Chinese Skullcap, or Scutellaria Baicalensis, or Baikal Skullcap, is very different than American Skullcap. She’s a powerhouse for gut health, histamine & mast cells, and even for the immune system itself ✨ We’ve had her on our wish list for the apothecary for awhile now, and finally managed to find a fresh plant source for you! She’s available in the apothecary now 🥳

These are our favorite herbs for when you’re not feeling your best! Boost your immune system AND support your symptoms with fresh herbal remedies ✨ They’re all available in the apothecary right now!

Toxin Takeout is formulated to support your body’s natural detox processes: - burdock and dandelion support the liver & gut - cleavers and calendula encourage movement in the lymphatic system - nettle supports kidney health Together, they make for a powerful detox formula that’s perfect for moving things out! Whether you have skin conditions, excess hormones, stagnant lymph, or just want to feel a little more clean on the inside… this formula could be an excellent ally for you!