Wild Oaks Apothecary

𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘱.

One plant, multiple uses. Commonly regarded as the wise Elder Mother in many folk stories and legends, she offers deep, reliable support for many ailments and struggles.

FLOWER — Popping up in Springtime, these delicate flowers pack quite the punch. They can be used to encourage sweating to break a fever, support bronchial passages, help relieve sinus congestion, and offer immune support for colds and the flu, Energetically, they offer support to transition from Winter & Spring to summer, offering a bit of sunshine and beauty to the body.

BERRY — The juicy berries can be made into tinctures, syrups, and teas when properly processed. Similar to the sister elderflower, elderberry offers a bit more immune support, encourage sweating to break a fever, diuretic support, help open the sinuses, and offer cold and flu support. Since the berries are harvested in late Summer, they are ready to be consumed for the colder months, offering rich antioxidant support needed to support a robust immune system. Elderberry has been shown in studies* to greatly reduce cold and flu symptoms and shorten the duration of illness by 48 hours.

LEAF — a little-known elder support! The leaves contain anti-inflammatory compounds that—when used externally—can bring down swelling, quickly heal bruising, offer support for sprains, and offer relief for burns, cuts, and scrapes. They contain compounds that support wound-healing externally. The bark of the elder tree was also traditionally used as a wound wash.

NOTE: if the leaves, stems, and bark are consumed, it will likely induce vomiting. Otherwise, elder is considered gentle and safe for all ages and stages of life when properly prepared and consumed!

SOURCES
RJ Whelan
Native American Medicinal Plants — Daniel E. Moerman
*https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4848651/

(PS if you’re seeing this again….so sorry!! I posted it a few days ago, then archived it because I liked these pictures better 🙂‍↔️)

𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘶𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘱.

One plant, multiple uses. Commonly regarded as the wise Elder Mother in many folk stories and legends, she offers deep, reliable support for many ailments and struggles.

FLOWER — Popping up in Springtime, these delicate flowers pack quite the punch. They can be used to encourage sweating to break a fever, support bronchial passages, help relieve sinus congestion, and offer immune support for colds and the flu, Energetically, they offer support to transition from Winter & Spring to summer, offering a bit of sunshine and beauty to the body.

BERRY — The juicy berries can be made into tinctures, syrups, and teas when properly processed. Similar to the sister elderflower, elderberry offers a bit more immune support, encourage sweating to break a fever, diuretic support, help open the sinuses, and offer cold and flu support. Since the berries are harvested in late Summer, they are ready to be consumed for the colder months, offering rich antioxidant support needed to support a robust immune system. Elderberry has been shown in studies* to greatly reduce cold and flu symptoms and shorten the duration of illness by 48 hours.

LEAF — a little-known elder support! The leaves contain anti-inflammatory compounds that—when used externally—can bring down swelling, quickly heal bruising, offer support for sprains, and offer relief for burns, cuts, and scrapes. They contain compounds that support wound-healing externally. The bark of the elder tree was also traditionally used as a wound wash.

NOTE: if the leaves, stems, and bark are consumed, it will likely induce vomiting. Otherwise, elder is considered gentle and safe for all ages and stages of life when properly prepared and consumed!

SOURCES
RJ Whelan
Native American Medicinal Plants — Daniel E. Moerman
*https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4848651/

It’s here! Shop our monthly restock, the last one until our birthday sale.

My tip: grab a Reishi & lavender mist. Adaptogenic support, hormonal support, liver support, AND calming magnesium for your body? Yes please.

🍄‍🟫🪻🌸🌞

Restocking Favorites

— 🍄 Reishi (adaptogenic support, immune support, CALM support, liver support)

— 🪻 Motherwort (emotional courage hug, monthly bleed support, heart tonic, blood pressure support, anxiety support, postpartum support for after pains)

- 🌞 St John’s Wort (antiviral support, antidepressant, uplifter, liver support, pain reliever)

— 🌜Lavender Magnesium Mist (muscle aches and cramps, monthly bleed cramps, much needed magnesium support)

— 🍄‍🟫 Beeswax Morel Candles (CUUUUUTE brown and honey colored candles. non toxic dyes, pure beeswax, lead-free cotton wick. these leave a gorgeous lace pattern as they burn. cute hostess gift!)

shop at 1pm PT!

A lil’ static post for the love of dish soap. 🫧

Have you tried it yet??

The solid dish soap bar won my husband over a few years back, and won ME (a liquid soap lover) over which was no easy feat.

Once you scrub through the first layer of soap, the bar suds with ease, lasting such a long time.

No fragrance, no unnecessary or filler ingredients, just squeaky clean dishes.

I also LOVE using my leftover soap scraps for washing the bathtub, sinks, and shower! It cuts through grease and dirt like nothing else.

Pair with a wool sponge and a candle for a cute hostess gift!

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Our drop is HERE!!

comment what you plan to get, and I’ll pick three of you to receive an echinacea tincture in your box 🥹

my tip: grab an echinacea & a drawing salve for tick season!

Celebrating you beautiful women today.

Happy Mother’s Day. 🤍

a few questions inspired by a conversation with a friend last year, and sticking my hands in the soil today. 🌱

we already know that direct contact with soil activates serotonin production and contributes to relieving the weight of depression. I call garden dirt under my nails a “millionaire’s manicure.”

we already know that trees and fungi communicate with each other.

but what if there was also an exchange between humans and the microorganisms found in soil? what if, when planting tomatoes, your skin informed the soil what specific nutrients your body may need that summer? and the tomatoes grew nutrients especially for you?

what if that is another reason to eat locally as much as possible and find farmers who actually touch dirt?

my brain loves questions like these! 🌱

https://www.msl.ubc.ca/yes-getting-dirty-can-act-as-a-natural-antidepressant-heres-why/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7584520/