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Herbs in our Wild'erb Skincare Herb Blend

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Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)  Endowed with barbed thorns that are hard to remove, Barberry is the Cactus of the East. Yet the root of this aggressive plant contains berberine, a powerful liver stimulant that can kick-start the immune system and aid in digestion and detoxification. Make your tinctures by cutting the smaller roots into pieces, thinly slicing larger roots, then drying them before infusing them in alcohol. For a compromised immune system, use Barberry as a bitter before and after meals to correct digestive imbalances and deficiencies first, then usually everything else will clear up by itself. Barberry stimulates enzyme production,...

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What is Wildcrafting?

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What is Wildcrafting?

What is Wildcrafting? When reviewing our list of ingredients in our Wild Herb Blend, you might run across the word ‘wildcrafting’. Some herbs cannot be sustainably or reliably grown in a greenhouse and need the comfort of Mother Nature’s warmth and shade to grow. The only way to obtain these plants is through a practice known as wildcrafting. Wildcrafting is the ancient practice of sustainably harvesting wild plants directly from their natural environments for use in medicine, food, and skincare. It represents an intimate and respectful relationship between humans and nature, promoting both ecological awareness and holistic wellness. Understanding Wildcrafting...

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Marina's Favorite Edible Wild Herbs

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Follow Marina's journey as she discovers the edible wild herbs found in her backyard in Ohio.

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Fragrance Oil, Essential Oil or Fragrance Free?

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Fragrance Oil, Essential Oil or Fragrance Free?

Wild'erb has been formulating herbal personal care products for over 30 years and the Original scented products contain our signature blend of 11 different skin safe fragrance oils.  We have been using the same company to purchase our Premium grade fragrance oils for all those years.  We also use less than 1% of the fragrance blend in any formula so it's a very light and fresh scent. When Marina Schaum (the original founder) retired in 2019 and Beth became the new formulator she brought with her the knowledge of essential oils.  Having worked in a Naturopathic Physicians office for several years...

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Health Benefits of Dead Sea Salt

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Health Benefits of Dead Sea Salt
This unique salt, harvested from the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, has been used for centuries for its therapeutic properties. Packed with minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, Dead Sea salt is known to soothe tired muscles and joints, improve skin health, and even support your mood and energy levels.

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