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How to make our best-selling Achy Joints Ointment!

Posted on June 10, 2018 by The Holistic Homestead

I’ve had lots of folks lately asking for our Achy Joints Ointment, and by this time of the year, we are always sold out. Our infused oils and vinegars are always made with freshly, ethically, and beautifully wildcrafted herbs; and…

Category: Apothecary, Headlines Tags: achy joints remedies, arnica, diy health, gluten free, herbal medicine, herbal remedies, how to make an herbal infusion, how to use arnica, juniper, make an ointment, natural preservatives, nettle, rosemary essential oil, safflower oil

Summer Solstice Wildcrafting Party!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by The Holistic Homestead

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Dear Friends, It’s time for our third annual summer solstice wildcrafting party! This event happens right at the peak of arnica season at our Homestead in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado – the entire hillside behind our cabin will be…

Category: Headlines Tags: arnica, colorado non profits, events, Herbalism, Holistic Health, nettle, rocky mountains, summer solstice, wildcrafting

100% natural first aid kit for your family vacation

Posted on July 3, 2015 by The Holistic Homestead

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I get it – summer vacations are a whirlwind of activity, planning, packing, unpacking, managing schedules, coordinating kiddos and then…a glass of wine before you pass out at the end of the day. The last thing on my mind when…

Category: Headlines, Here's to your Health! Tags: arnica, chamomile, family vacation, First aid, First Aid Kit, herbal first aid, homeopathy for kids, natural remedies, peppermint, plantain, travel sickness

Relief for your Achy Joints (part 2)

Posted on September 27, 2014 by The Holistic Homestead

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This year I created a new line of body products using the amazing abundance of Arnica that grows wild and free on my land. I harvested as much Arnica as I could throughout the month of June and still had…

Category: Apothecary Tags: achy joints, arnica, Arthritis, herbal medicine, juniper berries, linoleic acid, natural pain relief, nettle, ointment, safflower oil, vitamin E

Relief for your Achy Joints (part 1)

Posted on September 13, 2014 by The Holistic Homestead

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Summer 2014 I introduced a new line of body products utilizing the amazing abundance of Arnica that grows wild and free on my land. I harvested as much Arnica as I could throughout the month of June and still had…

Category: Apothecary Tags: achy joints, arnica, Arthritis, herbal oils, juniper berries, nettle, ointment, pain

Arnica is first aid for your Karma

Posted on August 12, 2014 by The Holistic Homestead

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Arnica Montana, also called heart-leaf Arnica, is the trauma medicine of choice for herbalists and homeopaths alike. This bright yellow flower prefers high altitudes (above 8,000 feet) and well drained soil in partial sunlight. Every June, the entire North-facing hillside…

Category: Apothecary Tags: accidents, arnica, arnica montana, buddhism, dalai lama, herbal medicine, homeopathy, injuries, karma, mindfulness, trauma