Hedgerow Herb Co.

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐲 𝐎𝐚𝐭 Every summer, we go out to hand harvest our oat tops. There is a brief week long window where this plant produces a rich milky sap before going to seed, and this fresh milk is highly nutritious while also restoring the nerves and improving and preserving dopamine levels, which is incredibly helpful for managing feelings of anxiety, dread or exhaustion. In this sick modern world we can use all the help we can get. I recently came across a pamphlet from the 1880’s citing a tincture of fresh milky oat as an effective treatment for opiate addiction. It’s my opinion that milky oat is best taken in a tincture form, as the fresh milk itself can be greatly concentrated and preserved in alcohol. You can find it as the main ingredient in our ‘Quiet Place’ formula. #herbal #herbalmedicine #apothecary #milkyoat #folkremedies

Our first year in business has passed- we are so thankful for the continued support of our community and to everyone that joined us for our anniversary party. Everyday I feel blessed to get to spend my working hours with those I hold dear, to exist in these rooms of fragrant flowers and honey and good medicine. Come visit us for tea! Thanks to @alchemytintypestudio for the beautiful portraits

Weave a faerie basket as the hawthorns bloom, explore tools to grow your own herbal practice & learn how to support yourself and loved ones through miscarriage and abortion, this month at the shop!

Join us at the shop for traditional crafts, coffee & book, and learning to tend beloved dead outside the system. ✊ Tickets & more info all on our website! Will we see you soon?

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝟏𝟎𝟏 Find tickets under our story highlights “Events” Saturday, April 11 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Hedgerow Herb Co. 811 East Burnside Street Portland, OR In this class we will discuss the history of community death care and the landscape of the modern death industry, touch on the legal scope of home funerals in Oregon and work together to do a brief live demo of what it looks like to care for our loved ones at home after death. Participants will have the chance to do some hands on practice with a (living) volunteer, engage in discussion about reclaiming ancestral death traditions ethically, learn about how to incorporate plants into death care and more.

UPDATE 3/31: Applications are closed! Thank you all ❣️ We’re excited to announce 𝐇𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, happening June 6th from 12-6pm! This festive gathering will celebrate the gathering sun, community craft, and the beauty of slow-made goods. We are currently seeking local vendors, artisans, craftspeople, folk-art makers, ancestral craft practitioners, herbalists, food vendors, and creators of all kinds to join us. If your work is rooted in tradition, nature, intention, or artistry, we would love to hear from you. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐜𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 or find the link in our story highlights. Poster artwork by @leodrunepress

𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫… I like to pick Nettle with bare hands. it makes me feel tough. It’s also very good for circulation. Nettle can be harvested through April until May, when the Devil weaves his shirt of them. This herb is highly nutritive and has been consumed by humans since at least the Bronze Age. Our ancient ancestors from Europe, temperate Asia, and Northern Africa most certainly ate nettle in the Spring, the hungriest time of year. (Nettles can now be found worldwide) Nettle is an abundant wild food source when we don’t douse it in glyphosate. Our bellies may be full but most of us today still lack essential nutrients and minerals. This herb will perk you up when you are feeling weak and also acts as a very effective antihistamine, easing symptoms of seasonal allergies. We have a very effective tincture and tea blend for this purpose, which includes a great deal of locally farmed Nettle. I find that my hair tends to grow much faster in the Spring, as I tend to consume a great deal of Nettle this time of year, fresh and dried in most of my meals. If you are exhausted or worried about hair loss you should be incorporating this herb on the daily. Nourishing broths, soups, pastas, hot or iced tea, the list goes on. Right now I am all about this Nettle cheese from @providorepdx #wildfood #wildfoodforaging #nettle #nettlesoup #herbalmedicine🌿 herbalism foodforests apothecary

𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐎𝐎𝐃 The cottonwood tree is part of the Salinacea family, which includes aspens and willows. All of the Populus species contain varying amounts of salicin and poplin, the precursors of aspirin that are anti-inflammatory. You can find cottonwood as the primary ingredient in our 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞. #painremedy #herbalism #foraging #thingstodoinportland #apothecary

The chickweed and cleavers and nettles are poking through and March is on the horizon. Peek at our March programing and get yourself a seat for an upcoming workshop.

HISTORICAL RUNE MAGIC, ADVICE FROM A VALKYRIE, & A PAGAN PRAYER: ON THE VIKING AGE POEM SIGRDRÍFUMÁL Presented by Hyldyr Friday, March 13, 6:30-7:30 Free entry Linguistically dated to the late pagan period of the Viking Age, Sigrdrífumál is a fascinating poem that features the voice of a valkyrie, here called Sigrdrífa (meaning ‘victory-driver; victory-bringer’). Awoken from her thorn-induced slumber, the valkyrie recites a pagan prayer to the gods before offering a horn of drink and feverishly reciting intense wisdom and runic magic to the hero. Join folklorist Joseph S. Hopkins and linguist Lauren E. Fountain of Hyldyr for a discussion of Hyldyr’s recently-published comparative edition of the poem and toss back a few potions yourself brewed by the ethereal valkyries of Hedgerow Herb Co. (Image: Arthur Rackham’s depiction of a scene in Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle inspired by the eddic poem)

𝟏𝟓% 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 @defendingourneighborsfund 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐅𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘. #iceout Herbs can be helpful tools through times of grief and overwhelm. Here are some blends I recommend to ease panic attacks, nervousness, insomnia, depression, and disorientation. Don’t Panic - immediately soothe an activated nervous system during distress or panic attack. Calming in small doses, sedating in high doses. I used to call this one the ‘Stage Fright’ blend. Quiet Place - a tonic for the nervous system. Regulate dopamine and gently soothe nerves. Clear Mind - nourish cognitive function and memory recall. Good Grief - support the emotional and physical heart, offering comfort and solace during times of sorrow or emotional upheaval. Head Ease - eases tension and enhances circulation, providing soothing support for headache relief. High Spirits - uplift and energize body and mind, fostering sustained focus and lifted mood throughout the day. Really beneficial for the sleepy depressive type. Knock out - our #1 best selling tincture, fall asleep and stay asleep with this sedating, muscle relaxing blend. #apothecary #folkmedicine #herbalism

Picking up some bitters for new cocktails 🪄🥃 @hedgerowherbco #craftcocktails #herbs #justaddmagic #koyakitchen #mthood