The Holistic Moon Apothecary

🌻💚Happy Earth Day🌿🌍

🌿My Elderberry plants, Willow, Calendula and California Poppy are growing well. I cant wait till they all (besides the Willow) flower and bare their fruit. This year I hope to make Elderberry Fower Champane, and Elderberry Syrup, Calendula skin care products, and Poppy ointment and teas.

Herbalism tidbit

Herbal Plant medicines were being used as far back as 60, 000 years ago in the Paleolithic era.
Shamans are the oldest healers and have always had a special relationship with therapeutic plants both medicinal and psychotropic.
The Shaman practice existed way before any religion.
There is evidence of Shamans as far back as Neolithic & Paleolithic eras.
Shaman plant knowledge has been passed down from generation to generation.
Shamans are also known for their knowledge of other plants that they worked with that were considered in other cultures as being to dangerous.
Healing plants were found to be discussed on 5000 year old Samarian Tablets, in the Ayurvedic Vedas from 1,500BC, and as in the book, The Yellow Empire Classic of Materia Medica from 1000 BC.
Herbs have been key players in the development of medicines that are available today.

pic me in 2017
by tbk23

Working on pain be gone cream today.
It's in testing now, so hopefully Ill be adding this product to my page!

I'll keep you updated!
I have major back pain and if it works for me its got to be strong!

My firming face mask made with Flax Seed, Hibiscus, Rose and Aloe available in 2oz containers.
$8.00
$2.75 + 5.25 for shipping and or local meet up in Haleyville and Bear Creek Alabama.
If you come to me, $2.75.
will give address once purchased. (Bear Creek Al)

✨Just finished up a few small batches of Facial Bliss! ✨
There are three kinds to choose from!

Choices of:
🌹Rose and Hibiscus 🌺

🌹Rose, Hibiscus 🌺and Green Tea 🌱

🌿Plantain and Green Tea🌱

Read about the benefits of these Flowers and Herb below!

Choose 1 , 2oz spray bottle of toner, your choice (choose one from above list)
Your skin will love you for it!

$8.75 for 2oz
$3.50 + $5.25 shipping
Will also meet locally in Haleyville, Bear Creek, or Spruce Pine Alabama
if you can come to me, $3.50
address given upon purchase. (Bear Creek Al)

Message me to purchase your bottle of Facial Bliss!
Excepting PayPal and Cash APP for payment

Each one of these flowers and herb have the most beneficial properties to add to your daily routine;

Ingredients contained in all toners besides the main Herbals is Witch Hazel, and Distilled Water.

🌺Properties of Hibiscus Flower ~ Hibiscus is wonderful for the skin it has Citric Acid and this accelerates cell turnover, great for those who suffer from hyperpigmentation.
Citric acid reverses the damage caused by free radicals and UV rays through exfoliation, resulting in a more even skin tone and smoother texture.

Hibiscus unblocks and cleans pores wiping away sweat, dirt, and especially oil, which is important because it could cause blackheads or even pimples.
Hibiscus has natural surfactants that help cleanse the skin in a mild, soothing way.

Hibiscus flower is like Botox?
Hibiscus is said to be a miracle flower, which comes with natural anti-ageing properties, thus earning it's name the 'Botox plant'. It is believed that face masks and facial toners made of hibiscus can help improve the skin's elasticity and prevent early signs of ageing naturally.

🌹Properties of Rose Water for the skin ~ “The skin benefits of rose water are its anti-inflammatory effects, and its antioxidant effects on free radical damage,”. Rose water can help with acne or rosacea.
It helps alleviate effect of the skin, like rashes.

Rose water, will also help to remove makeup.It also helps to hydrate the skin, a double benefits.

Rose water can help with dark circles under the eyes. Stored in the fridge and by using a cotton pad dipped in the rose water and putting the pads on the dark circles under the eyes for several minutes will gradually make the dark spots fade away. The soaked pads should be applied regularly.

🌿Properties of Plantain for the skin ~ Plantain extract contains Allantoin, which is a powerful skin soothing agent that encourages cell growth. In face washes, Allantoin is also used as a chemical exfoliant to remove layers of dead skin.
This extract has wound healing properties, which makes it perfect to help as an acne treatment. It also helps promotes skin regeneration, which reduces the chance of scarring.
Plantain Extract has germicidal and antibacterial properties, which makes it even more useful in the prevention of acne.

The extract from Plantain soothes skin, it’s a good treatment for sunburn.
Plantain skin benefits are used to treat or soothe the following skin ailments:

Acne
Scarring
Sunburn
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Eczema
Dermatitis
Swelling
Inflammation
Burns
Rash
Insect/Ant/Bee stings and bites
Poison Oak/Ivy

Plantain contains bioactive compounds allantoin, catalpol, aucubin, and acteoside responsible for its many medicinal properties including:

Astringent ~ The astringent properties draw out foreign and toxic deposits that get lodged within pores and below the skin’s surface layer while reducing any sores or swelling.
Plantain is antibacterial and germicidal and prevents bacterial or viral skin infections from duplicating and aid in quicker recoveries.

Anti-inflammatory ~ Plantain has properties that helps improve circulation and cool nerve endings which is great for a natural remedy to help with bruising, sprains, and general pain.

Antioxidant ~ Plantain contains nourishing antioxidants. Parts of the plant have been extracted and studied against cancer cells. Plantain seeds demonstrated antiproliferative activity, meaning that they inhibited cell growth on tumor cells

Skin Benefits ~ Plantain helps inflammatory skin conditions, like acne and rosacea. The antibacterial and germicidal substance in plantain keeps acne from spreading while it cleanses open sores and irritated breakouts.

Antimicrobial properties in plantain leaves act as a catalyst in the skin regeneration process which allows the skin to heal properly from cystic acne that is known for leaving behind lifelong scars.

It Softens and Smooths the Skin ~ The polysaccharides in plantain and plantain extract create a thin, weightless barrier on the skin. This shields the top layer of skin from pollutants and helps skin appear plump and blurred, making it like a natural Botox.

Retain Moisture ~ The emollient and soothing mucilage of Plantain helps to create a protective layer within the cell. This protective layer prevents the moisture from escaping keeping skin hydrated throughout the day.

Antiaging ~ The culmination of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties that results in healthy, vibrant, toned, and deeply cleansed skin makes plantain powerful antiaging. Adding plantain to your skin care will clarify and tone your complexion and provides healing for maturing skin.

🌱Properties of Green Tea for the Skin ~ Green tea is beneficial for the skin and hair because of its rich nutritional value.
Green Tea reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
and improves your appearance.
The effects of Green Tea are attributed to the potent antioxidants and compounds it contains, such as catechin and gallic acids. When green tea is applied topically, the polyphenols in it prevent oxidative damage, which is the cause of fine lines and wrinkles.

Treats pimples ~ Green Tea polyphenols can work by reducing pimples
Green Tea contains phytochemicals that are antibacterial, which is why it is great for fighting acne or pimples.

It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce the inflammation and redness that comes with acne.

Green tea contains gallic acid compounds that are associated with many health benefits. It supports the different stages of wound healing such as the proliferation stage and the tissue remodeling stage. This herb speeds up the healing of any scars while also improving skin elasticity.

Pamper your skin today!
Message me to place your order! :)

sources:
https://theeverydayblogger.com/hibiscus-benefits-for-skin/

https://www.simplyorganicbeauty.com/hibiscus-benefits-for-hair-and-skin/

https://www.rosefestivalkazanlak.com/rose-water-skin-benefits/

https://thebestorganicskincare.com/plantain-skin-benefits-a-soothing-cure-all/
https://www.tiege.com/blogs/news/is-plantain-extract-good-or-bad-for-your-skin

https://www.emedihealth.com/skin-beauty/green-tea-benefits-skin-hair

🌻🦋Can't wait till Spring!🌱🌺
pic, some of my plants last year

Coming soon Facial Toner. Once the Rose water has completed it's maceration, I will be working on creating an all natural Facial toner. I hope to have it finished by sometime next week, so if interested, check back often. There will be a limited supply.
Brightest blessings

Did you know?
🍄Shiitake Mushrooms have Anti-Tumor properties, and are used in treatments of Ovarian Cysts and Tumors and in the treatment for people with Cancer? It also lowers Blood Cholesterol and is good for the Heart.
Information source; Herbal Recipes for Virant Health Rosemary Gladstar

Received Rosemary Gladstars book Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health yesterday. So far very informative. I hope to make available more healthy natural products for all illnesses.
Check back for more wonderful healing products to come!
Have a wonderful day!