Fire Cider

I love growing most of these ingredients to make fire cider. It is one of those simple remedies that wards off all kinds of infections, especially within the respiratory system. It really is very simple to make and quite versatile. You can make all kinds of things from an oxymel to salad dressing. Here is what I do…

Recipe

1 onion, finely chopped

1 head garlic, finely chooped

1/4 – 1/2 cup fresh ginger, finely chopped

1/4 – 1/2 cup horseradish, finely chopped

5 – 6 cayenne peppers, chopped or 1 – 2 teaspoons dried cayenne pepper

Apple Cider Vinegar

Place all the herbs into a quart jar and cover with warmed apple cider vinegar. This will help the infusion to have a head start on pulling out the medicine from the herbs into the vinegar.

Label and strain in 4 weeks. You can make an oxymel by adding equal amounts of honey. Pour into jars and keep in the fridge. This is a great remedy for heart burn as well as kicking a cold. When taking it to over come an illness, add 1 tablespoon to a small amount of water and drink every few hours. If using to make a spicy salad dressing, add 1/2 vinegar blend, 1/2 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons honey (or more if desired) to the blender and emulsify until thickened. Add salt and pepper if you like.

Infused Medicinal Grindelia Honey

This last summer I gathered many gumweed flower and buds oozing with their medicinal white resin. Their sticky resin is the medicine (I use olive oil to get it off my fingers)! This little roadside weed is amazing for all kinds of respiratory infections. It has antimicrobial properties, is a good expectorant and antispasmodic. I tinctured some, and with the rest I placed in a small sauce pan, covered with honey and simmered on very low heat for a few hours. I strained it while it was still warm and placed into small jars. The result was a beautiful grindelia (Latin name) infused honey, perfect for adding to any herbal tea. You could even add it to an infected cut to help it heal faster. Gumweed is generally very strong in flavor, but when it is added to honey it has a very pleasant taste.

Star-West Botanical Bulk Order

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I will be placing a wholesale bulk order on Tuesday October 12th, 2021. Orders are due by noon. Please send me your order list through my contact page and I will get you your total plus 5% to cover tax and shipping. You can visit Star-West Botanicals website for a list of items available. Items are subject to become unavailable at any time.

2021 Women’s Retreat

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I will be holding my annual women’s retreat this year again! It will be held May 26th – 29th. We will be staying in a Cabin located near Sundance Utah up Provo canyon. Check out the link here!  Cost is $360 and includes 3 nights of lodging, food, herb kit, herb walk/hike, yoga and more! I am only allowing new born babies to come with mom, 6 months or younger. Please contact me for payment info to hold your place in the retreat. You will be added to our Facebook group and receive updates via email. Returns will only be issued if I can find a replacement for your spot. Hope you can join us this year!

Update 3/14/2021 – 1 spot remaining.

Spiced Golden Milk

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One of my favorite winter down time activities is to make a cup of warm herbal tea or spiced golden milk and cuddle up in a blanket reading a good herb or gardening book! This recipe is a little sweet and warming with all its wonderful spices. It will definitely increase circulation, warming the body and promote good digestion. You may be surprised to see black pepper in it, but it only helps to increase absorption of other herb and spices adding more benefit. I like to make a big pot to share with loved ones or reheat over a few days and sip on to warm me up. Play around with the spices to your liking. This is what I like to call hearth home medicine, using what we already have in our cupboards. You probably already have all these ingredients to make it!

Recipe

2 cups milk, (coconut, rice, almond or animal).

1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Pinch of ground cardamom

Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Pinch of ground ginger

Pinch of ground cloves

Pinch of ground allspice

Pinch of ground black pepper

1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Warm the milk in a saucepan or pot over medium heat. Add the maple syrup and spices. Whisk in well until it begins to simmer. Add the vanilla and serve. Keep on low if serving throughout the evening, stirring occasionally or transfer to a container, keep in fridge and reheat over the next few days.

Organic Emily is Moving!

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It is with sadness and excitement that my husband and I will be moving our family in the next few weeks out into the country. Our home is for sale by owner.  We will be moving to the Sanpete county area. I hope to continue herb walks, workshops and other classes in our new area where we will have more land and access to the mountains once our new home is built. Look for updates on classes in other areas including lots of hikes this upcoming year.

If you or someone you know wants to buy my home please reach out to me through my contact page. It sits on just over a quarter acre lot.  The landscape is water wise on automatic sprinkling system. There are over 140 medicinal herbs in the garden beds, vegetable garden area, a large chicken coop and a large RV pad along the side of the house. The home is 4100 sq ft all updated with hand scraped hickory floors, some carpet and stone tile in the wet areas, butler pantry 21 x 7, sun nook off the kitchen, large workshop in the back (24 x 26) with 240 volts running to it. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, lots of storage space, 2 extra rooms that can be used as a workout room and library or music room. Asking price is $668,000. Here is the link to the listing.

I will still be placing bulk food orders and taking orders for Christmas on the medicinal herb kits and body care products. We will most likely have a drop off sight for bulk orders. If you are interested in buying items for Christmas please get your orders in to me as soon as you can.  Much love! Organic Emily

Herbal Medicine Kits

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Hi Friends! I am excited to announce a series of Herbal Medicinal Kits for you and your family! These make fantastic gifts for any occasion! There are 4 different ones to choose from or get them all! Supplies are limited. Please inquire for more info through my contact page.

 

Children's Herbal Medicine Kit 2

 

Children’s Herbal Medicine Kit – $135

This kit comes with 5 (2 oz) Glycerites, 1 (2 oz) Bug Bite Relief Spray, 1 4×6 Fever Tea Bag, 1 (4 oz) jar Skin Salve, 1 (2 oz) jar Cough & Congestion Salve and instruction list.

Sleepy Time Glycerite – Supports natural sleep patterns and irritability. Ingredients: Valerian root, Hops, Catmint, Chamomile, Lavender and 60% glycerin purified water blend.

Tummy Support Glycerite – Supports natural digestion and irritability. Ingredients: Fennel seed, Chamomile, Catmint and 60% glycerin purified water blend.

Deep Seated Cough Glycerite – Supports natural respiratory function. Ingredients: Thyme, Mullein, Red Clover, Yarrow, Marshmallow root, Elecampane root, Ginger root and 60% glycerin purified water blend.

Bowel Support Glycerite – Supports normal bowel function when there is diarrhea. Ingredients: Angelica seed, Sage, Rose, Plantain and 60% glycerin purified water blend.

Immune Boost Glycerite – Supports normal immune function. Ingredients: Elder berry and flower, Astragalus root, Yarrow, Spearmint, Ginger and 60% glycerin purified water blend.

Bug Bite Spray Relief – Soothing to stings from mosquitoes, bees and more! Ingredients: Self-Heal, Yarrow, Rose, Lavender, Alcohol, Witch Hazel. Do Not Ingest.

Fever Tea Bag – Supports fever by helping to promote sweating. 4×6 muslin bag makes 2 quarts tea to place in bath. Refer to this post for more details. Ingredients: Yarrow, Elder flower, Spearmint, Chamomile, Lavender.

Cough and Congestion Tree Sap Salve (not seen in picture) – A great salve to help support the respiratory system. It is also beneficial for wound care. Ingredients: Blue Spruce sap, Mullein infused olive oil, beeswax.

Emily’s Skin Salve – Great for all kinds of skin issues, from cuts to bites, scrapes, burns and eczema. Ingredients: Herbal infused olive oil of Comfrey leaf and root, Chickweed, Plantain, St. John’s Wort, Calendula, Yarrow, White Oak Bark, Wormwood, Cottonwood buds, Self-Heal, beeswax, vitamin E and essential oils of lavender and tea tree.

 

Female Moons Herbal Medicine Kit (picture soon to come!) – $145   – Kit available Dec 1st 2020

This kit comes with 5 (2 oz) Tinctures, 4 (2 oz) salves, 1 (8 oz jar tea blend), and instruction list.

Menstrual Cramp Support Tincture – Supports normal menstrual cycle function. Ingredients: Cramp bark, Pennyroyal, Valerian root, Yarrow, Meadowsweet, Raspberry leaf, Ginger root, 50% alcohol.

PMS Prevention Support – Supports normal menstrual cycle function. Ingredients: Yarrow, Yellow Dock root, Wild Yam, Dandelion root, Burdock root, Vitex berry, 50% alcohol.

Female Hormone Support – Supports normal female hormone function. Ingredients: Peony root, Dong quai, Eleuthero root, Ginkgo, Gotu Kola, Dandelion root, Pau d Arco, Vitex, Wild Yam, Cinnamon, Ginger root, Orange peel, 50% alcohol.

Candida Support – Supports normal fungal microorganisms in the body. Ingredients: Bee Balm, Sweet Cicely root, Black Walnut, Arrowleaf Balsam root, Pau d Arco, 50% alcohol.

Hot Flash Support – Supports normal hormone function during the late years. Ingredients: Wild Yam, Black Cohosh, Red Clover, Blue Vervain, Sage, 50% alcohol.

Menstrual Support Salve – Soothing when applied to the belly and lower back during menses. Ingredients: Valerian root, Mugwort, Lobelia, Pennyroyal, olive oil, beeswax, and Clary Sage essential oils.

Breast and Lymph Salve – This salve helps to increase circulation and normal function within breast tissue and lymph areas. I like to use it as soon as I feel any discomfort.  I like to apply additional lavender and orange essential oil before applying the salve for best results on breast tissue. Ingredients: Sweet Clover, Willow bark, Violets, Calendula, Chamomile, olive oil, beeswax, vitamin e, lavender and orange essential oil.

Headache and Muscle Rub – This rub is perfect for on the go needs. I keep it close to a nightstand or on my desk.  I love using it for my loved ones and massage clients. Ingredients; Peppermint, Feverfew, Valerian root, Willow bark, Chamomile infused olive oil, beeswax, vitamin E oil, peppermint and chamomile essential oils.

Vein and Hemorrhoid Cream – This salve supports the normal function of  veins that are no longer holding their toned elasticity. I have used it for spider veins, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Ingredients: Infused olive oil of witch hazel, yarrow, comfrey, angelica seed, horsechesnut, beeswax, witch hazel extract, vitamin e, essential oils of frankincense, clove, peppermint and cypress.

Rich Milk Tea Blend – Supports normal milk production in lactating women. Ingredients: Blessed thistle, Fennel seed, Nettle leaf, Raspberry leaf, Milky Oat tops, Marshmallow root, Spearmint.

 

Immune Support Medicine Kit (picture soon to come) – $155   Available Dec 1st.

This kit contains 8 (2 oz) Tinctures, 1 (2 oz) jar Chest and Congestion Salve, 1 (2 oz) Herbal Hand Sanitizer

Covid 19 Support Tincture – Ingredients: Pleurisy root, Yerba Mansa, Cinnamon, Wild Cherry, Elecampane, Goldenseal leaf, Burdock root, Lomatium root, Angelica root, Yarrow, Gumweed, Brigham Tea, 50% Alcohol.

Lymph Support Tincture – Supports normal lymph function. Ingredients: Cleavers, Echinacea root, Calendula, 50% Alcohol.

Lung and Cough Support Tincture – Supports normal lung function. Ingredients: Gumweed, Osha root, Elecampane root, Mullein, False Solomon Seal, Hyssop, Lungwort, 50% Alcohol.

Viral Support Tincture – Supports healthy viral function. Ingredients: Lomatium root, Pine, Gumweed, Ginger, Lemon Balm, St, John’s Wort, 50% Alcohol.

Sleep Support Tincture – Supports normal sleep function. Ingredients: Fresh Valerian root, Scullcap, Hops, Chamomile, Lavender, Passion flower, 50% Alcohol.

Allergy Support Tincture – Supports normal histamine reactions. Ingredients: Brigham tea, Nettle leaf, Goldenrod, Burdock root, Blessed thistle, Orange peel, 50% Alcohol.

Liver and Blood Support Tincture – Supports normal liver and blood function. Ingredients: Red Clover, Yellow Dock root, Dandelion root, Milk Thistle seed, Burdock root, Ginger root, 50% alcohol.

Bac-Infec Support Tincture – Supports healthy bacterial function. Ingredients: Myrrh Gum, Barberry root, Echinacea root, Cayenne, Chapparral, Yarrow, 50% Alcohol.

Herbal Hand Sanitizer – This is the best hand sanitizer for viruses and bacteria. And it is much safer than other options. Ingredients: Lomatium root, Arrowleaf Balsam root, Gumweed, Alcohol, Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Gel.

Chest and Congestion Salve – I like to use this balm on the chest and feet for cough and congestion.  It’s soothing and smells really nice too. For those who have an aversion to menthol this is a great alternative! Ingredients: coconut oil infused with mullein leaf, cocoa butter, beeswax, peppermint, eucalyptus, basil, thyme, rosemary, lemon and tea tree essential oils.

Immune Support Tea Blend – Supports normal immune function. Ingredients: Elder berry and flower, Yarrow, Peppermint, Raspberry leaf, Ginger root, Yarrow, Hyssop.

 

First Aid Herbal Medicine Kit (picture soon to come) – $250   Available Dec 1st.

This kit contains 8 (2 oz) Tinctures, 1 (4 oz) Skin Salve, 5 (2 oz) Salves, 1 (2 oz) Bruise and Sprain Liniment Spray, 4 oz jar Wound Poultice Powder, 1 (8 oz) jar Anti-Inflam Stomach Tea Blend

Anxiety and Stress Relief Tincture – Supports times of stress and anxiety. Ingredients: Blue Vervain, Scullcap, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Hawthorn, Oatstraw and 50% alcohol.

Pain Support Tincture – Supports normal nerve function. Ingredients: California Poppy, Scullcap, Valerian root, Chamomile, Holy Basil, Willow bark, 50% alcohol.

Urinary Tract Support Tincture – Supports normal urinary tract function. Nettle leaf, Dandelion leaf, Pipsissewa, Corn Silk, Uva Ursi, Goldenseal leaf, 50% Alcohol.

Stone Support Tincture – Supports normal function of systems that tend to develop stones. Ingredients: Parsley root, Gravel root, Uva Ursi, Juniper berry, Marshmallow root, Lobelia, 50% Alcohol.

Bleeding and Hemorrhage – Supports the stopping of bleeding. Ingredients: Yarrow, Shephard’s Purse, Bugleweed, 50% Alcohol.

Cayenne Tincture – Supports in times of shock and more. Ingredients: Cayenne, 50% alcohol.

Asthma Support Tincture –  Supports normal function of the respiratory tract. Ingredients: Mullein, Gumweed, Brigham Tea, Lobelia, 50% alcohol.

Strong Heart Elixir – Supports healthy function of the heart. Ingredients: Hawthorn flower, leaf and berry, Rose, Glycerin and 50% alcohol.

Emily’s Skin Salve – My skin salve is the best for wounds, scratches, cuts, scrapes, burns, bug bites and more. Each herb plays a role to help you mend well. Ingredients: Herbal infused olive oil of Comfrey leaf and root, Chickweed, Plantain, St. John’s Wort, Calendula, Yarrow, White Oak Bark, Wormwood, Cottonwood buds, Self-Heal, beeswax, vitamin E and essential oils of lavender and tea tree

Joint-Tissue-Sprain Salve – This salve is beneficial in supporting the normal function of otherwise bruised, sore and inflamed joints or other strained soft tissue.  It does contain cayenne so be careful not to rub your eyes or nose with it. Ingredients: Infused olive oil with herbs of Arnica flower, Dandelion flower, Bay leaf, Brown’s Peony, Cone Flowers, beeswax, powders of cayenne, ginger and tumeric, vitamin e oil and peppermint essential oil.

Drawing Salve – This salve has been known to pull out disturbances of the skin.  My friend’s cat got into a fight and had a very swollen face to prove it. After just a few days of applying the black drawing salve to it, his face went back to the way it was before the fight.  It is also soothing to stinging nettle stings and other bug bites I get from working in the yard. It’s my go to salve when I go hiking or camping. Ingredients: Olive oil, Coconut oil, Calendula, Plantain, Beeswax, Activated Charcoal, Bentonite Clay, Vitamin E oil, Essential oils of lavender and tea tree.

Herbal Anti-Bac Ointment – We use this stuff instead of the other over the counter brands. It works wonders! This ointment is infused with antibacterial herbs like calendula and gumweed that also help to accelerate healing too.  Ingredients: Calendula, Oregon Grape root, Tall Sage Brush, Gumweed infused olive oil, Manuka  honey, beeswax, vitamin e, essential oils of tea tree and oregano.

Anti-Fungus Salve – This salve supports the normal function of the skin and is full of herbs that contain antifungal properties.  Ingredients: Sweet Cicely, Black Walnut hulls, Calendula, Garlic, Tall Sage Brush, olive oil, beeswax, vitamin e, tea tree essential oil.

Burn and Scar Salve – This salve is used to support burns and scars that may result from them. Ingredients: Indian Paint Brush tops, Yarrow leaf and flower, olive oil, beeswax.

Bruise and Sprain Liniment Spray –  Supports normal joint and tissue function. Ingredients: Arnica flower, Angelica seed, Chamomile, Lavender, Alcohol. Do Not Ingest! For external use only!

Wound Poultice – Great for applying to large wounds. Ingredients: Comfrey leaf, Calendula, Yarrow, Plantain.

Anti-Inflam Stomach Support Tea – Supports normal function of the stomach. Ingredients: Chamomile, Calendula, Comfrey leaf, Marshmallow leaf and flower, Peppermint, Ginger root. *Because this tea blend contains comfrey I am supposed to state that it is not intended for internal use even though people have used it for thousands of years.

 

 

 

 

 

Announcement on Star-West Botanical Orders

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New changes have been updated to my Star-West Botanical tab located at the top of my home page. I no longer have the items with prices listed. Prices change too often and items fluctuate too much in availability. From this point I will have each person who wants to order go to their website and send me a list of available items with sizes to be ordered through my contact page.

I increased the amount of time I order each year. I will be ordering quarterly, in January, April, July and October of each year.  They have a wonderful variety of herbs, spices, tea blends, tinctures, essential oils, body care products and more. And you get a bigger discount ordering through me!

Check out my updated page for more info!