Appalachian Alchemy April Herbal Wellness Share

Appalachian Alchemy April Herbal Wellness Share

I hope this finds you well. It’s been refreshing to feel the warm sun, have longer days and feel the earth come alive again. The bright colors of blooming daffodils, magnolia trees, redbuds, and that color green that only happens during those early days of spring have got this herbalist VERY excited about this coming year. I wanted to create a CSA that uses the abundance of wild food and medicine popping up all around us right now. Chickweed, dandelion, dead nettle, ground ivy, and wild ramps. These are all great “spring cleaners.” They help to clean our blood, move our lymph, and detox our organs and tissues. They also work on the exterior too by relieving dry, irritated, and itchy skin. I hope you enjoy this CSA filled with Spring abundance. Bless your seeds, both green growing ones and the seeds of your dreams, and let this powerful cusp energize the life and passion within them. Thank you for your support. It means so much to me.

Lesley, Appalachian Alchemy

Spring Vitality - Herbal Loose Leaf Tea -I created this tea with a sense of spring cleaning in mind. I selected each herb to help your body detox the liver and move lymph after a long winter’s rest. The herbs will revitalize and breathe life into your organs and tissues. It will assist your body’s ability to deal with incoming pollen too. This tea will be a great way to start your mornings and cleanse your body! Ingredients: LOVE, stinging nettle, dead nettle, red clover blossom, meadowsweet, ginkgo, plantain, goldenseal leaf, orange peel, and ginger.

Samadhi Rose - Herbal Lotion -There are lovely “weeds” popping up around us in the cool days of spring. These herbs, such as dead nettle and chickweed, are excellent for dry skin. I have infused herbs from my garden into olive oil and preserved them in this decadent moisturizing lotion. Protect your skin by using this lotion that only contains natural ingredients. Due to the lack of chemicals and preservatives, please use them within two months. Ingredients: LOVE, calendula, dead nettle, chickweed, comfrey, & rose blossom infused olive oil, coconut oil, rose hydrosol, alcohol, oils of sandalwood & rose.

Spring Equinox - Herbal soap - Hand-crafted and hand-cut in Tennessee, all batches of soap begin with dark green Italian food-grade olive oil to which herbs, plant butters, natural extracts, and essential oils are infused. This soap is made with all-natural ingredients. This soap produces an exceptional lather and leaves skin silky to the touch. Ingredients: LOVE, chamomile & calendula infused olive oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, shea butter, distilled water, lye, and oils of lavender and chamomile.

Wise Women - Nourishing Herbal Seasoning Salt -This salt blends familiar kitchen herbs with bitter wild and cultivated medicinal herbs to help build immunity and act as antiviral, antibacterial anti-inflammatory agents. Use on veggies, in soups, and as finishing salt. Ingredients: LOVE, wild ramp leaves, bee balm, dead nettle, stinging nettle, black garlic, thyme, summer savory, and sea salt. Great on veggies, pasta dishes, and as a finishing salt. Great for bread dipping oil. Mix olive oil and seasoning. Dip in hard crusty bread as a flavorful appetizer or side.