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Elderberry • sambucus nigra • the immune boosting herb

• clinical properties: Antiviral, immunomodulant, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

• herbalist suggested uses: make fermented elderberry honey! It pairs deliciously with cheese, on salads, and taken by the spoonful when you feel a cold comin

Marshmallow root • Althaea officinalis • the anti acid reflux & internal moistening herb

clinical properties: Demulcent, emollient, vulnerary, expectorant (soothing to the respiratory tract), mild diuretic

Herbalist suggested use: make an iced infusion of this to be your natural antacid or take a shot of it before eating spicy foods

to get the mucilage properties (a coating that covers your throat to your stomach to help with vocal support and settling acid reflex) do not add heat

Cinnamon sticks • Cinnamomum verum • the warming herb for mental acuity and circulation

clinical healing properties: Carminative, warming circulatory stimulant, antimicrobial, astringent, blood sugar modulating, antispasmodic

Herbalist suggested use: add cinnamon sticks to your milk to make a yummy cinnamon milk for your coffee, chai, or cacao

Mullein leaf • Verbascum thapsus • the respiratory support herb

clinical properties: Expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, mild antitussive, lymphatic, vulnerary

herbalist suggested use: add to your herbal blends to clear chest congestion. This is great to make a big steamer and inhale when you’re under the weather

clove • Syzygium aromaticum • aromatic and stimulating herb

Clinical properties: Carminative, analgesic and local anesthetic (eugenol oil), antimicrobial, antispasmodic, warming stimulant, antioxidant

Herbalist suggested use: make your own clove oil for skin support or add in very small quantities to your chai blends for warming circulation and digestive aid. I also love to make a clove oil spray to help with skin dark spots

Eartha Matter’s Apothecary has over 40+ small batch herbs, herbal tea blends, custom blends formulated by clinical herbalist Tasia, bath tea,