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I also opened an Etsy shop this weekend: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OfOakandAshBotanical I'm working on getting PayPal for the shop, but in the meantime, I will take cash, check, and credit card for any product. Also, I will consult with someone for custom formulas. Please share! I'm hoping to supplement my income, in case I don't have a job in a year! Cheers!

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Noble Fir Fix Elixir Abies procera (Noble Fir limbs gathered in Portland) Slippery Elm (ethically harvested from Mt. Rose Herbs) Lemon (Organic) Rosemary (Organic) Ginger  (Organic) Honey (Local)

Noble Fir Needle is wonderful due to its various useful properties.  It is an excellent antiseptic with relieving effect, a tonic and a good cough suppressant and it stimulates functioning of adrenal glands and improves blood supply as well.

Slippery Elm is a demulcent, excellent for coating the mucous membranes in the upper respiratory.  Rosemary is antimicrobial, lemon as we know is a great natural antibacterial fruit and works well as an immune building function with the ginger in the gastrointestinal areas.

Honey is just plain soothing, makes things taste great, and is antibacterial! 

This formula was infused with brandy for the cellulose breakdown of the plants.

2oz bottles = $7, plus S/H

8oz bottles = $15, plus S/H

Please contact me: cyclette@gmail.com

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Trying new formulas today: Left is: O’saoi liniment (from Gaelic for “sage”, as in person) Cleveland sage Mistletoe leaf and stem Rosemary Ginger WItch hazel

Right is (preparation cold infusion): Noble Fir Fix Elixir Abies procera (Noble Fir gathered in Portland) Slippery Elm Lemon Rosemary Ginger Honey

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Vending at Curious Gallery PDX 2014!~ Great people!!!

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Getting ready to depart for Portland in a few days, but I wanted to share my slide show for my presentation on elixirs for the Curious Gallery PDX 2014.  I hope it is a success! I'm sure it will be...

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Making my version of Kümmel, a cordial more like, as I don't distill. This hooch will knock your socks off. It's my Kümmel Oakseer, a 16th century drink for battle-worn Highlanders.

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Distillery process, by Stradamus

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Forests of Red and Gold

Aromatics

Scented geranium infusion, witch hazel, tea tree oil, Essential organic oils of: Scotch Pine, Fir Needle, and Lemon

Can be used for spaces, self, and even as deodorant...

$5 (local pickup/exchange)

$7 (postage)

email me: cyclette@gmail.com

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Scutellaria Lateriflora, one of my favourite plants

Skullcap ~ this image is from Scutellaria in Rafinesque’s Medical Botany, 1828.

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Top: Sigil (Fire) Cider

I'm making up a batch of this immune buster. Seriously for those who have the winter blues and sniffles.  It is a commitment.

Bottom: Nature's Flu Shot

Seriously, this little drink blows your mind.  The pineapple adds a subtle cooling flavor to the hot and spicy of the garlic and cayenne.  I would not recommend this immune booster if you have a sensitive digestive system or have a hot constitution in your gut.  Rather, I would stick to cooling digestive herbs like Echinacea, lemon balm with some mango.

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Golden Milk (by the mug)

I pretty much swear by this drink now at bedtime.

Take a mug full coconut milk in a sauce pan, and add 1 tsp. of tumeric powder, either fresh ginger root cubes or 1/2 tsp. of ginger powder, 1 dash of cinnamon, and 1 TBL of honey or agave syrup.  Stir on low heat until honey or sugar is dissolved.

This drink works good on your liver over night and helps you to relax.

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"Tulsi"

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Elderberry Syrup

"The Good Stuff"

Elderberries, Passionflower, Fresh Ginger, Cinnamon, Vodka, Local Honey, Water [mullein leaf, also]

(gluten free)

This is immunity syrup at its finest.  Works with all energetics. (hot and cold people)

1 TSP a day during cold season

or 1 TBL every hour if sick. 

$10/ 8oz

PM if interested, or email me at cyclette@gmail.com

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Rhus lanceolata (Prairie Sumac)

Texas Hill Country, 2013

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Samhain Special!!! Free shipping through November 10th!

Black salt, or witches’ salt

Used in ritual or other magick purposes

Infused Manzanita, sea salt, basil, Cleveland sage, and left under the full moon cycle one night

Small = $5

Please contact me: cyclette@gmail.com

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Because I am empathic to people's illness, my coworker has been coughing up a storm the past few weeks, so I decided to bring in some herbs for a tea blend and have her try it.  I added a little honey after steeping for 5 minutes.  She said her throat felt better for the first time in weeks.  I would recommend drinking this tea 3x day.  This blend is good for people who don't or can't take a tincture with alcohol.  Plus, tea is always good when you are sick.

These plants try and work together to help the liver detoxify, strengthen the immune system, and reduce inflammation.  The Slippery Elm is a demulcent which is especially good to coat the lungs with a slimy fluid to reduce lung and mucous membrane irritation.

Coworker Lung/Throat Tea

Herbs: (Clockwise from the top)

Licorice Root

Cinnamon

Fresh cut Ginger Root

Fennel Seed

Slippery Elm Bark

Echinacea Leaf and Flower (Center)

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Herbalismo! A Medicinal Plant Festival of the Deep South Festival de las Plantas Medicinales del profundo Sur (Estados Unidos) Oct 24-27 2013, www.herbalismo.org

Honoring our ancestors, and traditions of healing from the deep south: Curanderismo, Swamp Medicine, Ozark Healing, Clinical Herbalism, Herbal Pharmacy, Wild Plant Walks, Forums.

Just got back, what an amazing experience.