Apothecary
This list highlights some of the traits I consider in the plants when creating products for Flora's Feast. Herbs and plants offer so many, multifaceted benefits, the attributes listed here are but a few.
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Arnica
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Pain, swelling, inflammation, bruises, dark circles
Products using Arnica: Mama Bear Massage Oil, Restorative Eye Serum
Basil
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, affinity for men especially the smell
Products using Basil: After Shave Toner, Aftershave Face Serum
Bee Balm
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Homegrown and Foraged
Properties and uses: Antimicrobial, soothing, cuts and scrapes
Products using Bee Balm: Antimicrobial Salve
Calendula
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Queen of skincare herbs, soothing, moistening, helps lymph stagnation, anti itch, mildly astringent
Products using Calendula: Baby Bump Balm, New Mama Balm, Nursing Nipple Balm, Happy Hiney Balm, After Birthing Sitz Spray, Little Bum Balm, Flower Baby Skin Balm, Little Ears, Relief Oil, Boo Boo Balm, Lady Yoni Balm, Lip Sore Balm,Vein Care Spray, Breast Massage Oil, Bug Bite Salve, Sun Lip Balm, Dry Lip Balm, Dry Hands Balm, C Scar Massage Balm, Vein Care Spray
Catnip
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Calming, gentle, relaxing, affinity for children, digestion
Products using Catnip: Calm Nights Foot Oil
Chamomile
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Calming, gentle, affinity for children, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, irritated skin
Products using Chamomile: Mama Bear Massage Oil, Flower Baby Skin Balm, Little Crown Hair Oil, Calm Nights Foot Oil, Little Belly Calming Oil, Boo Boo Balm, Lady Yoni Balm, Renewal Facial Toner, After Shave Toner, Midsummer Facial Toner, Aftershave Face Serum, Renewal Face Serum
Chickweed
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Soothing, cooling, drawing, dissolving, anti-inflammatory, nourishing
Products using Chickweed: Happy Hiney Balm, Little Bum Balm, Lady Yoni Balm, Bug Bite Salve, Dry Lip Balm, Dry Hands Balm
Cleavers
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Cooling, astringent, moistening, supports lymph, enhances complexion
Products using Cleavers: Breast Massage Oil
Crampbark
Parts used: Bark
Sourcing: Purchased
Properties and uses: Antispasmodic specific to menstrual cramps
Products using Crampbark: Moontime Oil
Comfrey
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Moistening, healing, soothing, rejuvenating to skin, cell regenerator
Products using Comfrey: Baby Bump Balm, New Mama Balm, Happy Hiney Balm, After Birthing Sitz Spray, Little Bum Balm, Boo Boo Balm, Lady Yoni Balm, Vein Care Spray, Follicle Garden Oil, Renewal Facial Toner, After Shave Toner, Sun Lip Balm, Nail Butter, Dry Lip Balm, Dry Hands Balm, Aftershave Face Serum, Renewal Face Serum, C Scar Massage Balm, Vein Care Spray
Dandelion
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Affinity for breasts, moisturizing, softening, circulatory to lymph
Products using Dandelion: Breast Massage Oil
Elderflower
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Soothing, softening, brightening, irritated skin, moistening, reduces swelling
Products using Elderflower: Nursing Nipple Balm, After Birthing Sitz Spray, Little Bum Balm, Flower Baby Skin Balm, Renewal Facial Toner, Midsummer Facial Toner, Restorative Eye Serum, Renewal Face Serum
Fennel
Parts used: Seeds
Sourcing: Purchased
Properties and uses: Soothing to the belly and digestion
Products using Fennel: Little Belly Calming Oil
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Garlic
Parts used: Cloves
Sourcing: Purchased
Properties and uses: Anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal
Products using Garlic: Little Ears Relief Oil
Ginger
Parts used: Rhizome
Sourcing: Purchased
Properties and uses: Warming, circulatory, loosening to muscles
Products using Ginger: Mama Bear Massage Oil, Labor of Love Oil, Little Belly Calming Oil
Ground Ivy
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Drying, draining, circulating, lymphatic
Products using Ground Ivy: Good Flow Breast Massage Oil
Horsetail
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Strengthening, astringent, toning, high in silica
Products using Horsetail: Follicle Garden Oil, Nail Butter
Hyssop
Parts used: Aerial Parts
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Antiviral, expectorant, painful inflammation
Products using Hyssop: Lip Sore Balm, Smudge Spray
Jewelweed
Parts used: Aerial Parts
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Drying, anti itch
Products using Jewelweed: Bug Bite Salve
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Kava
Parts used: Root
Sourcing: Purchased
Properties and uses: Loosening to tight muscles, relaxing
Products using Kava: Labor of Love Oil
Lady's Mantle
Parts used: Aerial Parts
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Affinity for women, the uterus and breasts, astringent, high tanins help to dry, toning
Products using Lady's Mantle: After Birthing Sitz Spray, Breast Massage Oil
Lavender
Parts used: Aerial Parts
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Restorative to skin, cell regenerator, relaxing, soothing, pain relieving
Products using Lavender: Baby Bump Balm, Labor of Love Oil, Flower Baby Skin Balm, Little Crown Hair Oil, Calm Nights Foot Oil, Boo Boo Balm, Self Love Oil, Breast Massage Oil, Renewal Facial Toner, Midsummer Facial Toner, Sun Lip Balm, Antimicrobial Salve, Dry Lip Balm, Dry Hands Balm, Smudge Spray, Renewal Face Serum, C Scar Massage Balm
Lemon Balm
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Antiviral, calming, cooling, develops self love
Products using Lemon Balm: Calm Nights Foot Oil, Self Love Oil, Lip Sore Balm, Antimicrobial Salve
Licorice
Parts used: Root
Sourcing: Purchased
Properties and uses: Lightening, moistening, anti inflammatory, anti itch
Products using Licorice: Restorative Eye Serum
Lilac
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Astringent, spring flower energy
Products using Lilac: Springtide Facial Toner
Marshmallow
Parts used: All Parts
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Moistening, hydrating, raw or delicate tissue, affinity for mucous membranes
Products using Marshmallow: Nursing Nipple Balm, Lady Yoni Balm, Nail Butter, Dry Lip Balm, Dry Hands Balm
Mint
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Stimulating, cooling, relaxing to digestive tract, antispasmodic
Products using Mint: Little Belly Calming Oil
Motherwort
Parts used: Aerial Parts
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Affinity for women's reproductive organs, supports new mothers, gives a sense of purpose and joy
Products using Motherwort: Self Love Oil
Mugwort
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Protection, sacred for women, psychic awareness, opens dream realm, radiates moon energy
Products using Mugwort: Self Love Oil
Mullein
Parts used: Aerial Parts
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Dry skin conditions, pain relieving, anti-inflammatory, joints and sprains
Products using Mullein: Little Crown Hair Oil, Little Ears Relief Oil
Nettle
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Nourishing, vitamin and mineral powerhouse, stimulating, circulatory, anti-inflammatory
Products using Nettle: Happy Hiney Balm, Little Crown Hair Oil, Follicle Garden Oil, Nail Butter
Oregano
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Antimicrobial, antispasmodic, strains and sprains, relaxing, pain relief
Products using Oregano: Antimicrobial Salve
Plantain
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Cooling, soothes irritation, reduces swelling, eases pain
Products using Plantain: New Mama Balm, Nursing Nipple Balm, Happy Hiney Balm, Boo Boo Balm, Bug Bite Salve
Raspberry
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Nourishing, high in vitamins and minerals, woman's tonic, stimulating, astringent
Products using Raspberry: Midsummer Facial Toner, Nail Butter
Red Clover
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Anti-inflammatory, affinity for breasts
Products using Red Clover: Good Flow Breast Massage Oil, Breast Massage Oil
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Rose
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Homegrown and Foraged
Properties and uses: Cooling, softening, nourishing, cell regenerator, heart opening, feelings of love, anti-inflammatory
Products using Rose: Baby Bump Balm, New Mama Balm, Flower Baby Skin Balm, Self Love Oil, Sun Lip Balm, Restorative Eye Serum, Renewal Face Serum
Rosemary
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Cleansing, stimulates blood flow, powerful antioxidant, astringent, antiseptic, affinity for hair and scalp
Products using Rosemary: Little Crown Hair Oil, Follicle Garden Oil, Renewal Facial Toner, After Shave Toner, Antimicrobial Salve, Aftershave Face Serum, Renewal Face Serum
Sage
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Grounding, cleansing, astringent, tightening, affinity for scalp, mouth and throat
Products using Bee Balm: Happy Hiney Balm, After Shave Toner, Antimicrobial Salve, Smudge Spray, Aftershave Face Serum, Vein Care Spray
Self Heal
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Moves lymph, astringent, wounds, antiviral
Products using Self Heal: Good Flow Breast Massage Oil, Lip Sore Balm, Antimicrobial Salve
Skullcap
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Loosens muscle tension, reduces scars, relaxing, sedative, promotes peaceful state of mind
Products using Skullcap: Self Love Oil, C Scar Massage Balm
Spilanthes
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Antibacterial, anti-fungal, stimulates blood flow, stimulates collagen, anti-inflammatory
Products using Spilanthes: Lip Sore Balm
St. John's Wort
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Homegrown and Foraged
Properties and uses: Deeply soothing, wounds, restorative, antibacterial, reduces pain, muscle cramps and spasms, affinity for nerves, antiviral
Products using St. John's Wort: Mama Bear Massage Oil, Labor of Love Oil, New Mama Balm, Good Flow Breast Massage Oil, After Birthing Sitz Spray, Little Bum Balm, Little Ears Relief Oil, Boo Boo Balm, Lady Yoni Balm, Lip Sore Balm, Sun Lip Balm, Smudge Spray, C Scar Massage Balm, Vein Care Spray
Strawberry
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Astringent
Products using Strawberry: Midsummer Facial Toner
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Thyme
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, dry, red skin
Products using Thyme: After Shave Toner, Antimicrobial Salve, Aftershave Face Serum
Tulsi
Parts used: Aerial Parts
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Tridoshic, calming, grounding, aromatic
Products using Tulsi: Seasonal Shift Oil
Violet
Parts used: Aerial Parts
Sourcing: Foraged
Properties and uses: Emollient, hydrating, slight astringent, strengthens the emotional heart
Products using Violet: Good Flow Breast Massage Oil, Little Crown Hair Oil, Breast Massage Oil, Bug Bite Salve, Dry Lip Balm, Dry Hands Balm, Restorative Eye Serum
White Sage
Parts used: Leaves
Sourcing: Homegrown
Properties and uses: Cleansing, clarity, purifying
Products using White Sage: Smudge Spray
Yarrow
Parts used: Flowers
Sourcing: Homegrown and Foraged
Properties and uses: Highly astringent, wounds, stops bleeding, eases pain and discomfort, cleansing, stimulating, antimicrobial
Products using Yarrow: New Mama Balm, Nursing Nipple Balm, Happy Hiney Balm, After Birthing Sitz Spray, Boo Boo Balm, After Shave Toner, Midsummer Facial Toner, Aftershave Face Serum, Vein Care Spray
Herbal Resources
These books have helped me on my journey to understanding the power of plants and herbs. Some links in this section features Amazon Affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you purchase books using these links, at no additional cost to you.
Ingredient & Materials Sourcing
For full transparency, below is the list of all the sources and manufacturers of ingredients and materials that go into making Flora's Feast products. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email me.
Napa Valley Naturals
Olive Oil
Harriet Behar of Sweet Springs Farm
Seedlings
Fedco, Johnny's and Strictly Medicinal
Seeds
Mountain Rose Herbs
Almond Oil, Argan Oil, Avocado Oil, Camellia Oil, Castor Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Jojoba Oil, Macademia Oil, Pomegranate Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Sea Buckthorn, Vitamin E, Glycerine, Witch Hazel, Lavandin Hydrosol, Essential Oils, Product Packaging
Aura Cacia
Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Glycerine, Essential Oils
Kickapoo Meadery
Beeswax
Organic Valley Cooperative
Ghee
Young Living
Essential Oils
Berlin Packaging
Product Packaging
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Shipping Materials