🤧 The plants are all popping up, and so are spring allergies! Are you ready for allergy season?
🌳 Come check out our extensive collection of allergy aids and histamine helpers! We have a large assortment of capsules, tinctures, teas, steams, essential oil blends and more to help you stay comfortable this pollen season.
💊 I’d like to specially highlight ✨Quercetin✨which is found in many of these supplements, either in the form of pure quercetin, or in our favorite form - nettles.
🌱 Nettles: not only are they a nutrient dense herb, but they are stellar at helping out with allergies because they are a natural antihistamine due to their quercetin content.
✨ Quercetin is the great representative of polyphenols (antioxidants). Its main natural sources in foods are vegetables such as onions, fruits, some herbs, tea, and wine. Quercetin inhibits the production and release of histamine and other allergic and inflammatory substances. What a cool way to tackle your allergies - and get in some great nutrients and antioxidants while you’re at it!
🌼 Come check us out at Meadowsweet to see what product be the best fit for you!
#meadowsweetherbs #missoula #montana #herbalremedies #allergies
🤧Seasonal Allergies🤧
😖What a bummer! Sneezing, sniffles, sore throat, red
eyes, post nasal drip, fatigue, runny nose...
🌼 This thrilling symptom cascade is a result of an immune reaction to proteins in the environment (read: pollen)
⚔️ The immune system has identified an invader - a dangerous threat - and has triggered a histamine immune reaction that affects the mast cells, creating blood vessel expansion, itchy swollen tissues and extra mucus!
🌱 How can you help yourself using herbs? Glad you asked! We have so many cool herbal blends, along with quercetin - a flavonoid that calms the mast cells and decreases inflammation. Check out our post from earlier this spring highlighting some of our favorite allergy tools, including our newly-rebranded Clear Sinus Tea!
🫖 Clear Sinus Tea (previously Allergy Relief Tea) not only helps to clear sinuses, but also helps calm these mast cells, offering antinflammatory relief. We renamed this tea because it can be helpful any time you are experiencing swollen, inflamed tissues, or blocked/runny sinuses. Brew cold to best extract chlorophyll, quercetin, and preserve the soothing mucilage from the marshmallow and plantain. Bonus: it also tastes delicious!
#meadowsweetmissoula #missoula #hipstripmissoula #springallergies #herbaltea
✨ Our Annual Dr. Hauschka Mother’s Day Sale is Coming Up! ✨
🌱 Try Dr. Hauschka for the first time, or stock up on your favorites! Join the loyal fans of this beyond-organic brand that is a pioneer in the organic/natural skincare industry.
🚜 Dr. Hauschka uses biodynamic farming methods and the philosophy of Rudolph Steiner to produce magical products that nourish and balance your skin using the power of nature: all from their own farms.
🥰 No synthetic preservatives, luxurious plant extracts, and natural whole ingredients — this company is the G.O.A.T. when it comes to nourishing and wholesome skin care. They are a company that cares about the environment and shows it through their company ethics and business practices.
💚 We are proud to carry their products! Come on in
and check @drhauschka.usa out. Find a gift the mothers in your life will love (and maybe a little something for you, too!).
🎁 We’ll have a chance for you to win an awesome Dr. H raffle basket, as well as great samples for you… all during our sale week!
#drhauschka #naturalskincare #biodynamicfarming #meadowsweetherbs #mothersday
Happy 🌎 Day!
📣 ((Sound on for slide two… Listen to the beautiful sounds of the Earth!))
☀️ Feeling grateful for all the life giving plants the world over that make that fresh clean air, hold the soil together, provide us with food and shelter, create shade and are homes to infinite animals, insects, fungi, bacteria and birds.
🙏 Grateful for all of our fellow humans who recognize what an amazing planet we have and that act like every day is Earth Day.
🍀 We are extremely lucky (some would say blessed) to be here now, even though it can be hard to feel that way sometimes.
🪴 At Meadowsweet, we take our responsibility as a business selling herbs very seriously. Our recycling, composting and bulk refill offering are only a part of our commitment. We have a stringent sustainability policy that directs us to use non-fad and non-exotic ingredients. We assess at-risk plants on a continual basis.
🥰 Remember: every single choice you make — what you eat, wear, drive, consume as entertainment — these all have a consequence. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all the corporate and governmental environmental destruction going on but we can’t lose hope or give up.
There is good news happening too… you just have to look for it. Look for the helpers. ❤️
#earthday #earth #sustainabilty #ethicalbusiness #meadowsweetherbs
📣 New class opportunity announcement! 📣
🌸 Join Justene, one of Meadowsweet’s community herbalists, for an empowering class on menstrual health from a holistic perspective.
🌙 We’ll discuss all the phases of the menstrual cycle and herbs, foods and lifestyle practices for each of the phases.
🗓️ Space is limited, so make sure you pre-register online to grab a spot!
✔️ The class is on Sunday, April 26th from 1-3pm at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center.
🤗 Can’t wait to see you there!
@motherfox_herbals
#meadowsweet #womenshealth #herbalism #empowerwomen #herbswork
🌱 Hey, It’s time for seeds!
☀️ Warm temperatures all winter long have encouraged buds and seedlings to wake and pop up their sleepy heads (early 😬 !!) — reminding us that it’s time to enjoy the stirring life around us and tend to our gardens.
🌰 Stop by Meadowsweet and peruse our vast variety of medicinal seeds from our favorite seed companies!
🌼 Montana Survival Seed is an amazing company based out of the Bitterroot Valley that harvests native seeds from local lands, the surrounding mountains and personal, organic gardens. Complete with beautiful artwork on the seed packets, these are impossible to resist! @montana_survival_seed
Strictly Medicinal Seeds (which will be coming in soon — stay tuned!) is another amazing and well-loved herbal seed company that has been around since 1985. They are family owned by the Chechs, who pour so much love into what they do, including nourishing their plants with their own homemade compost and tending to each plant with the utmost care. @strictlymedicinalseeds
🪻Now you can bring home these incredible seeds to tend to the land at your own home; enjoying the spring air, the plants, the pollinators, and the fruits of your labors.
#meadowsweetherbs #missoulamontana #gardening #seeds #spring
🙋♀️ More beads? Yes, please!! 🙋♀️
💎 If you enjoyed last week’s post, we have a treat for you… more local, handmade, gorgeous jewelry from @circleofstones !
🌀 Circle of Stones, a locally owned Missoula business, specializes in hand-knotted and handmade jewelry. They use Czech glass beads, pearls, gems, and semi precious stones in their jewelry, resulting in gorgeous, high quality, and one of a kind pieces.
✨ We have a large selection of necklaces, layered bracelets, and drop earrings to browse. Come check them out!
🌱 Stay tuned next week, when we get back to our regularly scheduled plant and herbalism content 🤓.
#meadowsweetherbs #hipstripmissoula #montana #beads #handmadejewelry
🧿 Have you been looking for that one of a kind, hand crafted jewelry piece? We carry lots of gorgeous jewelry here at Meadowsweet, with some of our favorites being pieces from Bathing Beauties Beads.
🧜♀️ Bathing Beauties Beads is a local, full-service bead store, known for its extensive selection of unique beads, gemstones, and jewelry-making supplies.
💎 They also offer classes in beading and silversmithing, aid in custom jewelry creation, as well as repairs… They do it all!
💯 The materials and quality are top notch, often made with semi-precious gemstones and unique beads. They also have stunning and unique designs you won’t see anywhere else! Come check them out!
@bathingbeautiesbeads
#meadowsweetherbs #hipstripmissoula #montana #beads #jewelry
🌲Welcome to the world of Pines 🌲
⚠️ See safety precautions below ⚠️
❄️ A lot of times when we think of herbalism, we think of spring, summer and fall. While those may be the “main seasons” in terms of growth and harvesting, it’s important to ask the question of what sticks around in winter and what doesn’t. Also, why?
🌲 Pines are one of the plants that come to mind most quickly when thinking of what sticks around. Highly underrated and generally over looked in the world as “just a tree”. We feel that plants are much smarter and know exactly what they are doing and why they are doing it. Pines are a wonderful example!
‼️⚠️SAFETY⚠️‼️
ALWAYS TALK TO A CLINICAL HERBALIST OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING ANY PLANT EVEN IF THESE DON’T APPLY TO YOU!
DUE TO HIGH VOLATILE OIL CONTENT THIS PLANT IS NOT SAFE FOR : — THOSE WHO ARE PREGNANT — THOSE WITH KIDNEY IMPLICATIONS — THOSE WITH AUTO IMMUNE DISORDERS — THOSE WITH SLOW BLOOD CLOTTING — IF ALLERGIC TO CONIFERS OR THE PINE FAMILY
#meadowsweetherbs #hipstripmissoula #montana #pines #herbs
🐄 Marrow & Tallow is taking tallow to the next level!
🤔 What makes Marrow & Tallow a superb brand you ask?
🐮 Regenerative farming practices from family owned & operated ranches in Washington & Idaho, who prioritize animal welfare & sustainable practices such as natural breeding, no added hormones, no preemptive antibiotic treatment & natural grazing.
🌾 Pasture raised, grass fed & finished cows result in the highest quality tallow, and boost the efficacy and potency of the product.
🪻 Tallow is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it highly nourishing & moisturizing for the skin. It helps to improve skin hydration, reduce inflammation & promote a healthy skin barrier. The whipped consistency of this balm is dreamy.
👶 Marrow & Tallow is safe for even the most sensitive skin. They prioritize using high-quality, 100% natural, organic, ethically sourced ingredients to ensure the best possible results. They are free from harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrances & artificial preservatives, making them safe & gentle for all skin types.
💜 Stop by to see what all the fuss is about!
@marrowandtallow
#meadowsweetherbs #missoula #tallowskincare #regenerativefarming #herbswork
🌬️ Is burning incense a part of your ritual? Maybe you’ve wondered if what you’re burning has toxic chemicals in them? If so, worry no more! We have just the thing.
🌊 Sea Witch Botanicals is a family-owned business in the PNW that focuses on non-toxic home and body products, including the lovely incense you see in this video.
💨 Sea Witch believes in using natural and non-toxic ingredients, protecting people from the unknown and harmful chemicals that we find in many of our daily-use products from other brands.
🐚 We carry their most popular core scents in bulk, and also carry special editions such as wheel of the year celebrations and their new moon phase packs. We’ll let you know when those brand new items are in stock!
🪶 Don’t forget to also check out our awesome altar accessories, feather fans and mod-podge lighters!
@seawitchbotanicals #meadowsweetherbs #hipstripmissoula #montana #incense #naturalproducts
