Seasonal Tinctures/Elixirs

Tinctures are a great way to get herbs into your body.  Alcohol extracts and preserves the power of plants. They are available in a 1oz or 2oz glass bottle.

Elderberry Elixir - Elderberries have been used throughout the years to boost immune function.  This elixir (which just means tincture plus honey) is crafted with home grown elderberries +flowers, blueberries, rosehips, local cordyceps, goji berries, VT vodka and raw honey. The berries themselves are all powerhouses rich in antioxidants and rich in vitamin C (and more) and elder flowers are great for colds and can help with nasal drip and a runny nose.  They are also great for allergies, although this blend is more formulated for cold and flu aid. Honey is also loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with medicinal benefits to help boost your immune system. Ingredients: VT vodka*, elderberries*, blueberries*, rosehips*, honey**, goji berries*, cordyceps*, elder flowers*    Organic* Pesticide Free** 

Before Bed: a blend of fresh california poppy and skullcap (made with local, organic vodka and herbs).  ~40% alcohol, 1:4 herb to menstruum ratio.  Both of these herbs are known to help lessen anxiety, relax your nervous system, calm your body and mind. Ingredients: VT vodka*, fresh california poppy*,  fresh skullcap* Organic* ~40% alcohol, 1:4    

Milky Oat Tops:  Make your nervous system sing with the help of beautiful milky oats.  One of my go to, favorite herbs.  Cooling and nutritive, oat tops are from the same plant as oats, only harvested immaturely before they form full blown oatmeal.  Known for revitalizing an overloaded, exhausted nervous system.  Helpful anytime you feel yourself starting to spin in too many directions or need to rest from a busy lifestyle. Ingredients: VT vodka*,   fresh milky oat tops* Organic*  ~40% alcohol, 1:2

Ashwagandha Elixir: Known for its adaptogenic properties and beautiful ability to reduce stress. It calms while giving energy also. Great for stamina and helps with nervous tension. It takes good care of you. This elixir is made with local ashwagandha roots, Vermont organic gin and raw honey. Ingredients: VT gin*, VT Honey**,  fresh ashwagandha root* Organic* Pesticide Free** 

Motherwort Elixir: Motherwort, the lion heart. A superb tonic herb known for heart health and also a superior aid with women’s health. Traditionally used for menstrual irregularities (late or scanty periods, cramps, water retention) and also on the other end of the spectrum with menopausal symptoms. Great for postpartum to help with sleepless stress. It always evokes a sense of kindness, peace and acceptance into my heart. Let’s face it, having babies is an amazing gift but your life will never be the same. Motherwort helps. FYI: it is an emmenagogue so not to be used during pregnancy. Made last summer with beautiful fresh plant material, raw honey (because motherwort is a bitter herb) and local, organic vodka.  Be well, you are a lioness. Ingredients: VT vodka*, VT Honey**,  fresh motherwort* Organic* Pesticide Free**     

Hyssop + Echinacea: a blend of beautiful herbs and flowers to aid with immunity. Ingredients: VT vodka*, VT raw honey**, fresh echinacea tops*, fresh hyssop*, fresh hollyhock flowers*, fresh self heal flowers***    
Organic* Pesticide Free** Ethically Wildcrafted*** ~40% alcohol

Stamina: a blend of oatstraw, nettles, schisandra and honey (made with local, organic vodka). ~40% alcohol, 1:4 herb to menstruum ratio. The herbs:

Oatstaw: is rich in calcium and trace minerals that help balance and calm the nervous system.

Nettles: are vitamin powerhouses, rich in calcium, iron, vitamin c and a, zinc and more. They can help detoxify your body and increase energy levels.

Schisandra: a prized adaptogen. Beneficial to the adrenals and the liver. They help destress your body and keep your immune system strong.

Ingredients: VT vodka*, fresh nettles*,  fresh oatstraw*, schisandra berries*, VT raw honey** 40% alcohol, 1:4     
Organic* Pesticide Free**

Discontinue use if irritation occurs. This product is not intended for children. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. I always recommend using common sense and caution with plants if you are pregnant, nursing, using on children or have any other medical conditions or if you are on prescription drugs.