Winter CSH Box - Small & Large
Ravens Homestead’s Seasonal Subscription Box: Winter
We are excited to offer you the final box of the season: Winter. Everything in this box has been grown and made here on our homestead. The content in these boxes is solely ruled by nature and the seasons. Majority of the items you will find inside are best harvested or only available in the winter season. Please find below more detailed descriptions of what you can find inside. Enjoy what the season has to offer!
Box Options Available:
Large Winter Box - Cedar
Large Winter Box - Spruce
Large Winter Box - Pine
Small Winter Box - Cedar
Small Winter Box - Juniper
Large Winter Box - Cedar Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Inner Balance Tea Blend
A loose leaf tea blend crafted from homegrown herbs of gotu kola, milky oats tops and straw, tulsi basil and chamomile. A blend made to balance the bodies mind, heart, muscles, nerves, gut and spirit. This nourishing blend helps the body to handle the effects of stress while relaxing you at the same time. Great ally for nerve pain or nerve related illnesses. Helps promote circulation and is useful for arthritis, mood & cognitive disorders and function. Calming to the digestive and nervous systems. Enjoy a cup to unwind and bring balance. This tea is best made with hot - not quite boiling water to better extract the benefits without destroying their properties.
Cautions: This tea should not be drank during pregnancy.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Fire Cider Seasoning
Fire cider seasoning is all the ingredients to make fire cider ground into a powder to dress your dishes or even add to sour cream as a dip mix. This fiery blend is a great way to add an extra boost of nutrition, spice and especially vitamin c to your meals.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Cedar & Chaga Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat wth benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Paired with the herbal infusions of cedar and chaga this soap takes extra good care of your skin. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains cedar infused mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, chaga and cedar tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Chaga Tincture
1 oz bottle of wildcrafted Chaga tincture. Made from sustainably foraged chaga mushrooms from our homestead. Made from a strong grain alcohol and natural living spring water. Double extraction process to ensure all healing properties are extracted to the fullest. A great immune & energy booster.
Uses For Tincture:
Chronic inflammation
Boost immunity & regulate immune function
Blood sugar & cholesterol levels
Stimulates endocrine system
Energy
Gastrointestinal health
Stress
Cardio protective
Liver cleansing
Arthritis
Healthy sleep
Use care when working with all forms of chaga. It is sometimes known to lower blood sugar levels. Consult with your doctor before use if you are diabetic or currently taking medication.
Flu Fighter Elixir
1 oz bottle of flu fighter elixir. Made with homegrown elderflower, elecampane root, ginger root, catnip , reishi mushroom extracted slowly in Ontario made brandy. Then the reishi mushrooms are double extracted and added back to the formula. Fresh rose hips have been made into a syrup with local honey to sweeten things up and add a boost of vitamin C. This combination of herbs will help enhance your immune system and aid it to function properly when faced with a cold or illness. These soothing, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant herbs help to help target respiratory colds or flus, coughs, congestion, sore throats as well as bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.
Uses For Tincture:
Sore throats
Coughs
Cold and Flu Support
Upset stomach/stomach flu
Congestion
Immune Boost
Large Winter Box - Pine Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Conifer Pitch Lard Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat with benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Made with the herbal infusion of spruce needles this soap gives the smell and feels of the forest. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains mixed conifer pitches infused into mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, spruce needle tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Old Fashioned Cough Syrup
This old fashioned cough syrup is made just like your elders used to use. You know the saying “a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down” is a good description of herbal syrups. This syrup is made with brandy and some expectorant, decongestant and demulcent herbs to help work up phlegm and sooth passageways. It has antimicrobial and numbing properties to help battle bacteria, stubborn painful sore throats and coughing attacks. Made of white horehound, mullein, toothache cress, lemon juice, raw cane sugar, bee propolis, living water, honey and brandy. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also use as a gargle. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored properly.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Flu Fighter Elixir
1 oz bottle of flu fighter elixir. Made with homegrown elderflower, elecampane root, ginger root, catnip , reishi mushroom extracted slowly in Ontario made brandy. Then the reishi mushrooms are double extracted and added back to the formula. Fresh rose hips have been made into a syrup with local honey to sweeten things up and add a boost of vitamin C. This combination of herbs will help enhance your immune system and aid it to function properly when faced with a cold or illness. These soothing, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant herbs help to help target respiratory colds or flus, coughs, congestion, sore throats as well as bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.
Uses For Tincture:
Sore throats
Coughs
Cold and Flu Support
Upset stomach/stomach flu
Congestion
Immune Boost
Large Winter Box - Spruce Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Large Inner Balance Tea Blend
A loose leaf tea blend crafted from homegrown herbs of gotu kola, milky oats tops and straw, tulsi basil and chamomile. A blend made to balance the bodies mind, heart, muscles, nerves, gut and spirit. This nourishing blend helps the body to handle the effects of stress while relaxing you at the same time. Great ally for nerve pain or nerve related illnesses. Helps promote circulation and is useful for arthritis, mood & cognitive disorders and function. Calming to the digestive and nervous systems. Enjoy a cup to unwind and bring balance. This tea is best made with hot - not quite boiling water to better extract the benefits without destroying their properties.
Cautions: This tea should not be drank during pregnancy.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Conifer Pitch Lard Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat with benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Made with the herbal infusion of spruce needles this soap gives the smell and feels of the forest. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains mixed conifer pitches infused into mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, spruce needle tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Flu Fighter Elixir
1 oz bottle of flu fighter elixir. Made with homegrown elderflower, elecampane root, ginger root, catnip , reishi mushroom extracted slowly in Ontario made brandy. Then the reishi mushrooms are double extracted and added back to the formula. Fresh rose hips have been made into a syrup with local honey to sweeten things up and add a boost of vitamin C. This combination of herbs will help enhance your immune system and aid it to function properly when faced with a cold or illness. These soothing, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant herbs help to help target respiratory colds or flus, coughs, congestion, sore throats as well as bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.
Uses For Tincture:
Sore throats
Coughs
Cold and Flu Support
Upset stomach/stomach flu
Congestion
Immune Boost
White Pine Extract
1 oz bottle of simple white pine extract. Made with respectfully young white pine branches extracted in gluten-free alcohol and vegetable glycerine. White pine is a warming, balancing herb that is useful in aiding infections of the upper respiratory tract. It helps to draw out mucous and phlegm from the body to better fight the infections. It can be soothing to either dry, hot conditions or cold, damp conditions of the sinuses and lungs. Pine has a super high vitamin C content even higher than oranges so it is useful in supporting your adrenals, fighting common colds and supporting your immune system.
Uses For Tincture:
coughs (wet and dry)
colds
croup
bronchitis
laryngitis
stimulate lymph flow
immune function
influenza
adrenal support
vitamin c boost
Cautions: Avoid if pregnant (due to high Vitamin C content) & consult with a doctor before consuming herbal medicines especially if you are suffering from serious health issues or are on medications
Small Winter Box - Cedar Includes:
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Inner Balance Tea Blend
A loose leaf tea blend crafted from homegrown herbs of gotu kola, milky oats tops and straw, tulsi basil and chamomile. A blend made to balance the bodies mind, heart, muscles, nerves, gut and spirit. This nourishing blend helps the body to handle the effects of stress while relaxing you at the same time. Great ally for nerve pain or nerve related illnesses. Helps promote circulation and is useful for arthritis, mood & cognitive disorders and function. Calming to the digestive and nervous systems. Enjoy a cup to unwind and bring balance. This tea is best made with hot - not quite boiling water to better extract the benefits without destroying their properties.
Cautions: This tea should not be drank during pregnancy.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Cedar & Chaga Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat wth benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Paired with the herbal infusions of cedar and chaga this soap takes extra good care of your skin. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains cedar infused mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, chaga and cedar tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Small Winter Box - Juniper Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Cedar & Chaga Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat wth benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Paired with the herbal infusions of cedar and chaga this soap takes extra good care of your skin. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains cedar infused mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, chaga and cedar tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Ravens Homestead’s Seasonal Subscription Box: Winter
We are excited to offer you the final box of the season: Winter. Everything in this box has been grown and made here on our homestead. The content in these boxes is solely ruled by nature and the seasons. Majority of the items you will find inside are best harvested or only available in the winter season. Please find below more detailed descriptions of what you can find inside. Enjoy what the season has to offer!
Box Options Available:
Large Winter Box - Cedar
Large Winter Box - Spruce
Large Winter Box - Pine
Small Winter Box - Cedar
Small Winter Box - Juniper
Large Winter Box - Cedar Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Inner Balance Tea Blend
A loose leaf tea blend crafted from homegrown herbs of gotu kola, milky oats tops and straw, tulsi basil and chamomile. A blend made to balance the bodies mind, heart, muscles, nerves, gut and spirit. This nourishing blend helps the body to handle the effects of stress while relaxing you at the same time. Great ally for nerve pain or nerve related illnesses. Helps promote circulation and is useful for arthritis, mood & cognitive disorders and function. Calming to the digestive and nervous systems. Enjoy a cup to unwind and bring balance. This tea is best made with hot - not quite boiling water to better extract the benefits without destroying their properties.
Cautions: This tea should not be drank during pregnancy.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Fire Cider Seasoning
Fire cider seasoning is all the ingredients to make fire cider ground into a powder to dress your dishes or even add to sour cream as a dip mix. This fiery blend is a great way to add an extra boost of nutrition, spice and especially vitamin c to your meals.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Cedar & Chaga Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat wth benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Paired with the herbal infusions of cedar and chaga this soap takes extra good care of your skin. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains cedar infused mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, chaga and cedar tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Chaga Tincture
1 oz bottle of wildcrafted Chaga tincture. Made from sustainably foraged chaga mushrooms from our homestead. Made from a strong grain alcohol and natural living spring water. Double extraction process to ensure all healing properties are extracted to the fullest. A great immune & energy booster.
Uses For Tincture:
Chronic inflammation
Boost immunity & regulate immune function
Blood sugar & cholesterol levels
Stimulates endocrine system
Energy
Gastrointestinal health
Stress
Cardio protective
Liver cleansing
Arthritis
Healthy sleep
Use care when working with all forms of chaga. It is sometimes known to lower blood sugar levels. Consult with your doctor before use if you are diabetic or currently taking medication.
Flu Fighter Elixir
1 oz bottle of flu fighter elixir. Made with homegrown elderflower, elecampane root, ginger root, catnip , reishi mushroom extracted slowly in Ontario made brandy. Then the reishi mushrooms are double extracted and added back to the formula. Fresh rose hips have been made into a syrup with local honey to sweeten things up and add a boost of vitamin C. This combination of herbs will help enhance your immune system and aid it to function properly when faced with a cold or illness. These soothing, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant herbs help to help target respiratory colds or flus, coughs, congestion, sore throats as well as bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.
Uses For Tincture:
Sore throats
Coughs
Cold and Flu Support
Upset stomach/stomach flu
Congestion
Immune Boost
Large Winter Box - Pine Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Conifer Pitch Lard Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat with benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Made with the herbal infusion of spruce needles this soap gives the smell and feels of the forest. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains mixed conifer pitches infused into mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, spruce needle tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Old Fashioned Cough Syrup
This old fashioned cough syrup is made just like your elders used to use. You know the saying “a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down” is a good description of herbal syrups. This syrup is made with brandy and some expectorant, decongestant and demulcent herbs to help work up phlegm and sooth passageways. It has antimicrobial and numbing properties to help battle bacteria, stubborn painful sore throats and coughing attacks. Made of white horehound, mullein, toothache cress, lemon juice, raw cane sugar, bee propolis, living water, honey and brandy. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also use as a gargle. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored properly.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Flu Fighter Elixir
1 oz bottle of flu fighter elixir. Made with homegrown elderflower, elecampane root, ginger root, catnip , reishi mushroom extracted slowly in Ontario made brandy. Then the reishi mushrooms are double extracted and added back to the formula. Fresh rose hips have been made into a syrup with local honey to sweeten things up and add a boost of vitamin C. This combination of herbs will help enhance your immune system and aid it to function properly when faced with a cold or illness. These soothing, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant herbs help to help target respiratory colds or flus, coughs, congestion, sore throats as well as bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.
Uses For Tincture:
Sore throats
Coughs
Cold and Flu Support
Upset stomach/stomach flu
Congestion
Immune Boost
Large Winter Box - Spruce Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Large Inner Balance Tea Blend
A loose leaf tea blend crafted from homegrown herbs of gotu kola, milky oats tops and straw, tulsi basil and chamomile. A blend made to balance the bodies mind, heart, muscles, nerves, gut and spirit. This nourishing blend helps the body to handle the effects of stress while relaxing you at the same time. Great ally for nerve pain or nerve related illnesses. Helps promote circulation and is useful for arthritis, mood & cognitive disorders and function. Calming to the digestive and nervous systems. Enjoy a cup to unwind and bring balance. This tea is best made with hot - not quite boiling water to better extract the benefits without destroying their properties.
Cautions: This tea should not be drank during pregnancy.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Conifer Pitch Lard Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat with benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Made with the herbal infusion of spruce needles this soap gives the smell and feels of the forest. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains mixed conifer pitches infused into mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, spruce needle tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Flu Fighter Elixir
1 oz bottle of flu fighter elixir. Made with homegrown elderflower, elecampane root, ginger root, catnip , reishi mushroom extracted slowly in Ontario made brandy. Then the reishi mushrooms are double extracted and added back to the formula. Fresh rose hips have been made into a syrup with local honey to sweeten things up and add a boost of vitamin C. This combination of herbs will help enhance your immune system and aid it to function properly when faced with a cold or illness. These soothing, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant herbs help to help target respiratory colds or flus, coughs, congestion, sore throats as well as bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.
Uses For Tincture:
Sore throats
Coughs
Cold and Flu Support
Upset stomach/stomach flu
Congestion
Immune Boost
White Pine Extract
1 oz bottle of simple white pine extract. Made with respectfully young white pine branches extracted in gluten-free alcohol and vegetable glycerine. White pine is a warming, balancing herb that is useful in aiding infections of the upper respiratory tract. It helps to draw out mucous and phlegm from the body to better fight the infections. It can be soothing to either dry, hot conditions or cold, damp conditions of the sinuses and lungs. Pine has a super high vitamin C content even higher than oranges so it is useful in supporting your adrenals, fighting common colds and supporting your immune system.
Uses For Tincture:
coughs (wet and dry)
colds
croup
bronchitis
laryngitis
stimulate lymph flow
immune function
influenza
adrenal support
vitamin c boost
Cautions: Avoid if pregnant (due to high Vitamin C content) & consult with a doctor before consuming herbal medicines especially if you are suffering from serious health issues or are on medications
Small Winter Box - Cedar Includes:
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Inner Balance Tea Blend
A loose leaf tea blend crafted from homegrown herbs of gotu kola, milky oats tops and straw, tulsi basil and chamomile. A blend made to balance the bodies mind, heart, muscles, nerves, gut and spirit. This nourishing blend helps the body to handle the effects of stress while relaxing you at the same time. Great ally for nerve pain or nerve related illnesses. Helps promote circulation and is useful for arthritis, mood & cognitive disorders and function. Calming to the digestive and nervous systems. Enjoy a cup to unwind and bring balance. This tea is best made with hot - not quite boiling water to better extract the benefits without destroying their properties.
Cautions: This tea should not be drank during pregnancy.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Cedar & Chaga Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat wth benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Paired with the herbal infusions of cedar and chaga this soap takes extra good care of your skin. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains cedar infused mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, chaga and cedar tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Small Winter Box - Juniper Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Cedar & Chaga Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat wth benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Paired with the herbal infusions of cedar and chaga this soap takes extra good care of your skin. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains cedar infused mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, chaga and cedar tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Ravens Homestead’s Seasonal Subscription Box: Winter
We are excited to offer you the final box of the season: Winter. Everything in this box has been grown and made here on our homestead. The content in these boxes is solely ruled by nature and the seasons. Majority of the items you will find inside are best harvested or only available in the winter season. Please find below more detailed descriptions of what you can find inside. Enjoy what the season has to offer!
Box Options Available:
Large Winter Box - Cedar
Large Winter Box - Spruce
Large Winter Box - Pine
Small Winter Box - Cedar
Small Winter Box - Juniper
Large Winter Box - Cedar Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Inner Balance Tea Blend
A loose leaf tea blend crafted from homegrown herbs of gotu kola, milky oats tops and straw, tulsi basil and chamomile. A blend made to balance the bodies mind, heart, muscles, nerves, gut and spirit. This nourishing blend helps the body to handle the effects of stress while relaxing you at the same time. Great ally for nerve pain or nerve related illnesses. Helps promote circulation and is useful for arthritis, mood & cognitive disorders and function. Calming to the digestive and nervous systems. Enjoy a cup to unwind and bring balance. This tea is best made with hot - not quite boiling water to better extract the benefits without destroying their properties.
Cautions: This tea should not be drank during pregnancy.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Fire Cider Seasoning
Fire cider seasoning is all the ingredients to make fire cider ground into a powder to dress your dishes or even add to sour cream as a dip mix. This fiery blend is a great way to add an extra boost of nutrition, spice and especially vitamin c to your meals.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Cedar & Chaga Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat wth benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Paired with the herbal infusions of cedar and chaga this soap takes extra good care of your skin. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains cedar infused mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, chaga and cedar tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Chaga Tincture
1 oz bottle of wildcrafted Chaga tincture. Made from sustainably foraged chaga mushrooms from our homestead. Made from a strong grain alcohol and natural living spring water. Double extraction process to ensure all healing properties are extracted to the fullest. A great immune & energy booster.
Uses For Tincture:
Chronic inflammation
Boost immunity & regulate immune function
Blood sugar & cholesterol levels
Stimulates endocrine system
Energy
Gastrointestinal health
Stress
Cardio protective
Liver cleansing
Arthritis
Healthy sleep
Use care when working with all forms of chaga. It is sometimes known to lower blood sugar levels. Consult with your doctor before use if you are diabetic or currently taking medication.
Flu Fighter Elixir
1 oz bottle of flu fighter elixir. Made with homegrown elderflower, elecampane root, ginger root, catnip , reishi mushroom extracted slowly in Ontario made brandy. Then the reishi mushrooms are double extracted and added back to the formula. Fresh rose hips have been made into a syrup with local honey to sweeten things up and add a boost of vitamin C. This combination of herbs will help enhance your immune system and aid it to function properly when faced with a cold or illness. These soothing, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant herbs help to help target respiratory colds or flus, coughs, congestion, sore throats as well as bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.
Uses For Tincture:
Sore throats
Coughs
Cold and Flu Support
Upset stomach/stomach flu
Congestion
Immune Boost
Large Winter Box - Pine Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Conifer Pitch Lard Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat with benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Made with the herbal infusion of spruce needles this soap gives the smell and feels of the forest. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains mixed conifer pitches infused into mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, spruce needle tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Old Fashioned Cough Syrup
This old fashioned cough syrup is made just like your elders used to use. You know the saying “a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down” is a good description of herbal syrups. This syrup is made with brandy and some expectorant, decongestant and demulcent herbs to help work up phlegm and sooth passageways. It has antimicrobial and numbing properties to help battle bacteria, stubborn painful sore throats and coughing attacks. Made of white horehound, mullein, toothache cress, lemon juice, raw cane sugar, bee propolis, living water, honey and brandy. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also use as a gargle. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored properly.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Flu Fighter Elixir
1 oz bottle of flu fighter elixir. Made with homegrown elderflower, elecampane root, ginger root, catnip , reishi mushroom extracted slowly in Ontario made brandy. Then the reishi mushrooms are double extracted and added back to the formula. Fresh rose hips have been made into a syrup with local honey to sweeten things up and add a boost of vitamin C. This combination of herbs will help enhance your immune system and aid it to function properly when faced with a cold or illness. These soothing, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant herbs help to help target respiratory colds or flus, coughs, congestion, sore throats as well as bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.
Uses For Tincture:
Sore throats
Coughs
Cold and Flu Support
Upset stomach/stomach flu
Congestion
Immune Boost
Large Winter Box - Spruce Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Large Inner Balance Tea Blend
A loose leaf tea blend crafted from homegrown herbs of gotu kola, milky oats tops and straw, tulsi basil and chamomile. A blend made to balance the bodies mind, heart, muscles, nerves, gut and spirit. This nourishing blend helps the body to handle the effects of stress while relaxing you at the same time. Great ally for nerve pain or nerve related illnesses. Helps promote circulation and is useful for arthritis, mood & cognitive disorders and function. Calming to the digestive and nervous systems. Enjoy a cup to unwind and bring balance. This tea is best made with hot - not quite boiling water to better extract the benefits without destroying their properties.
Cautions: This tea should not be drank during pregnancy.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Conifer Pitch Lard Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat with benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Made with the herbal infusion of spruce needles this soap gives the smell and feels of the forest. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains mixed conifer pitches infused into mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, spruce needle tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Flu Fighter Elixir
1 oz bottle of flu fighter elixir. Made with homegrown elderflower, elecampane root, ginger root, catnip , reishi mushroom extracted slowly in Ontario made brandy. Then the reishi mushrooms are double extracted and added back to the formula. Fresh rose hips have been made into a syrup with local honey to sweeten things up and add a boost of vitamin C. This combination of herbs will help enhance your immune system and aid it to function properly when faced with a cold or illness. These soothing, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant herbs help to help target respiratory colds or flus, coughs, congestion, sore throats as well as bacterial and viral gastroenteritis.
Uses For Tincture:
Sore throats
Coughs
Cold and Flu Support
Upset stomach/stomach flu
Congestion
Immune Boost
White Pine Extract
1 oz bottle of simple white pine extract. Made with respectfully young white pine branches extracted in gluten-free alcohol and vegetable glycerine. White pine is a warming, balancing herb that is useful in aiding infections of the upper respiratory tract. It helps to draw out mucous and phlegm from the body to better fight the infections. It can be soothing to either dry, hot conditions or cold, damp conditions of the sinuses and lungs. Pine has a super high vitamin C content even higher than oranges so it is useful in supporting your adrenals, fighting common colds and supporting your immune system.
Uses For Tincture:
coughs (wet and dry)
colds
croup
bronchitis
laryngitis
stimulate lymph flow
immune function
influenza
adrenal support
vitamin c boost
Cautions: Avoid if pregnant (due to high Vitamin C content) & consult with a doctor before consuming herbal medicines especially if you are suffering from serious health issues or are on medications
Small Winter Box - Cedar Includes:
Bush Balm
A hydrating balm made of the bush to help heal dry, cracked, irritated and sore hands. Also works great on bug bites, scratches and rashes. This balm is made of bear fat, mixed conifer resins, usnea, olive oil and local beeswax. Oils have been infused for many moons and bear fat carefully rendered to make a potent end product. The healing properties of bear fat have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples to help heal rashes, burns, scrapes, arthritis, tendonitis and sprains. Apply topically to problem areas as needed. This salve is essential oil and chemical free. Enjoy the natural scents and healing of the bush.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Inner Balance Tea Blend
A loose leaf tea blend crafted from homegrown herbs of gotu kola, milky oats tops and straw, tulsi basil and chamomile. A blend made to balance the bodies mind, heart, muscles, nerves, gut and spirit. This nourishing blend helps the body to handle the effects of stress while relaxing you at the same time. Great ally for nerve pain or nerve related illnesses. Helps promote circulation and is useful for arthritis, mood & cognitive disorders and function. Calming to the digestive and nervous systems. Enjoy a cup to unwind and bring balance. This tea is best made with hot - not quite boiling water to better extract the benefits without destroying their properties.
Cautions: This tea should not be drank during pregnancy.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Cedar & Chaga Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat wth benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Paired with the herbal infusions of cedar and chaga this soap takes extra good care of your skin. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains cedar infused mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, chaga and cedar tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases
Small Winter Box - Juniper Includes:
Cedar & Magnesium Lotion
Thick, creamy, antiseptic & astringent lotion crafted from natural ingredients. Respectfully foraged cedar infused into olive oil for many moons. Whipped together with shea butter, local beeswax, vitamin E, cedar infusion and magnesium chloride. Emulsified with sunflower lecithin and sodium tetraborate. Essential oil and chemical free,
cedar magnesium lotion can help your body to remove toxins and while absorbing important constituents. Magnesium is an important mineral that most people lack and can easily be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium supports your bodies overall health while cedar supports your bodies lymphatic and integumentary systems. In other words your largest most outer organ; your skin and your bodies filtering and protection system.
It can be applied to painful joints or muscles to improve blood supply and facilitate the removal of toxins from the body thus easing pain and stiffness in conditions like arthritis, restless legs and previous injuries. Great on itchy and dry skin. Can also be used to promote healing of injuries. It’s anti-fungal & astringent properties can make it great for fungal conditions or sweaty, smelly armpits or feet which all also happen to be areas with a lot of lymph nodes.
Applying to the armpits is a great way to absorb these benefits. Can be applied to any problems areas or lymphatic areas: armpits, neck, groin, abdomen and chest. Cedar paired with magnesium is like a powerhouse team to help with many conditions associated with muscles, joints, skin and the lymphatic systems.
A slight tingling sensation is a normal reaction to topical magnesium products. This will subside the more you use it. Remember like with any product always test on small patch of skin before applying to large parts of the body as everyone’s body is unique. Do not use on broken or freshly shaven skin.
John lemon lip balm
A moisturizing lip balm made from homegrown st.johns wort, lemon balm, locally raised emu oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil and local beeswax. Roll onto lips to keep hydrated. A great antiviral lip balm that can also be used to target cold sores, chapped and sore lips. Can also be used on shingles rash to reduce the severity. A great addition for the oncoming seasonal changes.
Cedar Bath
Respectfully foraged herbs of cedar blended into Canadian pink prairie salts to enjoy in a ritual of self care: the bubble bath. Inspired by indigenous wisdom, this healing, purifying and protective bath is used to cleanse your body & spirit. Helps to reduce inflammation & soothe painful joints. Reduces the severity of psoriasis, eczema and fungal infections. This soak is best enjoyed by first adding the packet to a muslin bag or directly to a pot of boiling water to steep 10-20 mins. Then add the boiling water to your bath or foot soak. The herbs healing properties as best extracted with the higher constant heat. It can also be added straight to the bathtub but caution it will be messy! Can also be used to cleanse the body, home or objects.
Chaga Mushroom
Chaga is an incredible healer mushroom found growing in most northern parts of the world. It is a parasitic fungus that attacks birch trees exclusively and it appears as a huge charcoal like growth on the tree. It sucks the nutrients from the tree and stores them inside its reserves until it fully takes over and destroys its host. It is an incredible anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and has been used to help battle cancer and tumours with much success. It is immunomodulating meaning it can help an overactive or under active immune system. It can also be used to help issues associated with arthritis, the heart, liver and gastrointestinal system. While also helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Chaga can have blood thinning properties so use with caution if on blood thinners or prior to surgery or medical procedures. Brew chaga chunks or powder low and slow in a pot on the stove, do not boil. The ideal brewing time Is 6-12 hours. You want your finished tea to be very dark in colour. Chunks can be frozen and used again.
Winters Night Mullein Torch
Hand dipped mullein torch made from home-grown mullein stocks dipped in local bees wax and rolled in home-grown and foraged herbs of spruce and rose hips. Crafted with love and intention on the winter solstice. Burn to let in more light into your life in the darkness of winter. These candles are made free of essential oils or chemicals. Burn time is 4+hrs. Caution: the candle and the herbs they are dressed in are flammable so please use wth supervision and caution. The mullein torches also give a very big flame and due to the natural materials it Is prone to crackling and sparking so please burn supervised or outdoors.
Cedar & Chaga Soap
Handmade cold processed soap made in small batches with our homegrown mangalitsa lard and herbal infused oils. Mangalitsa lard is a healthy fat wth benefits not only for the inside but the outside of your body too. Paired with the herbal infusions of cedar and chaga this soap takes extra good care of your skin. Your skin is your largest organ on your body so why not feed it something good for it? This soap will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and is incomparable to modern day fat free soaps. Contains cedar infused mangalitsa lard, coconut oil, chaga and cedar tea, sunflower oil. This soap is essential oil, dye and chemical free.
Super Berry Immune Syrup
This antioxidant rich, warming herbal syrup is made with brandy and some immune supporting herbs and mushrooms. It is to be used at the onset of cold and flu symptoms, during cold and flu season to keep sickness at bay or just for the maintenance of good health. This lesser known polyphenol rich berry has many health benefits similar to that of elderberry but is easier to grow in our climate. Made of homegrown huckleberries, elderberries, white pine bark, chaga mushroom, turkey tail mushroom, lemon juice, honey, raw cane sugar, brandy and living water. Take 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon alone, as needed like you would a cough syrup. Can also be added to cocktails to add some health benefits to a fun night out. This syrup should be kept cold or In a refrigerator. Its shelf life is up to 6 months if stored in a cold place.
Health Benefits of Huckleberries - the lesser known polyphenol rich berry:
lowers cholesterol
heart health, protects against heart disease
high in vitamin C
protect the body against immune deficiencies
fights off bacteria and viruses
source of vitamin A and B
promote a healthy metabolism which in turn helps reduce the risk of stroke
excellent source of iron
ensures proper functioning of nerve and muscle tissues due to its high content of potassium
cancer prevention
digestive aid
eye care health
improves blood circulation
sore throat treatment
anti-aging benefits - reduces wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, treatment of skin diseases