Help! My salve went bad!

One of the things I love about making natural salves is that, when they’re done right, they can stay fresh and effective for years without a single drop

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DIY Herbal Post-Sunburn Spray

Nothing spoils a gorgeous summer day quite like realizing you’ve gotten a little too much sun. (Trust me, I know—thank you, strong Northern European genes!) You know that

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Announcing  C•A•L•M  for Your Nerves

Hopefully ready for shelves or sale by August 2025!It has finally happened! I've created a formula for a very specific kind of pain—nerve discomfort associated with peripheral neuropathy.Now,

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Why do you use alcohol?

Update March 2025 – I no longer use alcohol in any of my formulas. Why? Simple oil infusion is already quite potent for our purposes! Hi! Sunny here

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Nettles

Nettles (L. Urtica dioica), also called stinging nettles, are one of the first wild edible plants to come up in the spring. Despite its unfriendly nature, nettles are

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St John’s Wort

St John's Wort, hypericum perforatum, a cheerful but often unwanted "weed", serves such a wide array of needs. In recent times, it has received most of its fame

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Chickweed

Historical highlights on topical uses of ChickweedIt has mucilaginous qualities which soothes irritationAnti-inflammatory action on inflamed skinAnti-itch propertiesWound healingMaintains skin healthChickweed has a long history of being utilized

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Arnica

Here are just some of the historical uses of Arnica:Acute pain relief for overused muscles and joints "Too much dancing" or sports Bruises and Sprains Muscle, cartilage & ligament tearsWound Healing after

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Plantain

Quick Look at what Plantain has been used for, historically speaking:Anti-inflammatory for skin conditions, namely, psoriasis, eczemaAnti-microbial effectsCell proliferation/tissue repairSoothing/hydratingDraws out the sting from bees, bug bites and

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Meet Sunny!

Howdy! Sunny here. I represents Helianthus Botanicals! Cheryl picked me to represent her brand because, as she says it, I was "outstanding in my field" (pun intended)! Sunny, out

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