Jul 3

It’s St. John’s Wort and Yarrow season!

close up image of two glass ball jars, one holding bright yellow st. johns wort flowers and buds, another with white yarrow flowers and their bright green leaves.

What a delight to be in peak st. johns wort and yarrow flowering season. These medicines have held. us. down., both in body oil and tincture form. St. Johns wort is a potent antiviral and antidepressant. Yarrow is a dependable healer of all assortment of bruises, cuts, aches, and pains. Combined, they’re a mighty force.

We have been lovingly observing these plants and harvesting limited amounts from areas where they are growing abundantly and seem pleased to have a haircut. Both plants have been growing strong on the land here season after season. The pollinators are verrrryyy pleased.

st. johns wort plants growing outside on a sunny day

yarrow plants growing outside on a sunny day

Check out the deep red medicine from the st. Johns wort tincture we made last season…. the body oil (olive oil base) has a similar color.

deep red jar of st. johns wort tincture next to bright yellow flowers

glowing red st johns wort tincture in a bright windows

This year, we are experimenting with an alcohol free (vegetable glycerin) tincture, as well as a tincture made with a local 90 proof gin made with local juniper berries and honey we believe will provide additional medicinal benefits.