Ingredients

Strawberry Leaf

Harvested by hand from Oregon, USA.

Useful benefits and constituents of Strawberry leaf:

Vitamin C

Neutralizes the effects of free radicals and other potentially harmful toxins throughout your body, boosting your immune system and strengthening your ability to fight off infection and illness. This vitamin, along with ellagic acid and quercetin found in strawberries, provides antioxidant properties very useful to detoxify your body from external poisons such as pesticides, fertilizers, heavy metals and other toxins produced by your own metabolism. Vitamin C helps facilitate the formation of collagen.

Cooling Properties

Strawberries have cooling properties and therefore serves as a good poultice for sunburn, Rosacea, irritated skin, acne, cuts and scrapes.

Tannins

The strawberry leaf ‘s tannin content makes it beneficial in treating inflammation.

Anthocyanin

Antioxidant properties that prevent the onset aging, free radicals, protects the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, because they confer them greater strength and flexibility, which protects them against breakage. Protects the collagen in the skin,(  the intercellular “cement” which holds tissues together ) allowing to maintain its structure. Eating strawberries will help us keep the skin smooth and shiny and decrease the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin, stretch marks, and scars

Citric Acid

A component with proven disinfectant, antiseptic and bacteriostatic properties. Inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Salicylic Acid

Powerful astringent used in acne relieving products. Clears pores, constricts and shrinks pore size, expels toxins, dirt and oil. Salicylic acid is one of the top active ingredients in most any acne treatments because it works to get rid of dead skin cells that clog your pores, minimizes the size of pores and gives your face a fresher and more radiant glow

Vitamin E

Antioxidant, nourishes and heals skin, moisturizes, and helps regenerate new skin cells.

Women’s health

Contains Boron which can be able to stimulate estrogen production in females and consumption is recommended during menopause. Ellagic acid also is known to prevent breast cancer.



Horsetail

Ethically Wild Harvested from Oregon USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Horsetail:

Silica

The silicon content of the horsetail is the highest in the entire plant empire, and no other herb comes even near to the silica levels found in the plant. Silica is an important trace element for the body; it helps in binding protein molecules together in tissues such as the blood vessels and other connective tissues in the human body.

Collagen

Collagen, an important constituent of the tissues is largely made from silicon. The role of the collagen in the body is to act as the “body glue”, enabling the skin and muscular tissues to stick together as an integrated whole. The texture, strength and tone of hard tissues such as the hair, the nails and the skin is also greatly improved by horsetail.

Wound healing

Horsetail remedies when externally used are said to promote rapid healing of cuts and bruises as well as being able to stop the bleeding of wounds. The internal tissue damage in connective tissue is also repaired and corrected by the horsetail herbal remedies, which speeds up the rate of tissue repair, thereby promoting the strength and elasticity in the newly formed tissues. Slow healing sprains and fractures can also be topically treated using a decoction of the horsetail herb added to bathwater.

Anti-inflammatory / Anti-bacterial properties

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, which makes horsetail ideal for addressing the bacteria and sebum that produce acne blemishes while soothing the acne that already exists. Its anti-inflammatory properties also make horsetail appropriate for a broader range of skin problems like rashes and razor burn.

Astringent / Anti-microbial properties

Constricts pores, forces toxins out of pores. Prevents bacteria and microbial growth on the skin.

Antioxidant properties

Prevent the onset aging, free radicals, protects the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, because they confer them greater strength and flexibility, which protects them against breakage. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity may delay the aging process by strengthening the connective tissues and may help relieve the inflamed and irritated skin.

Plantain

Ethically wild harvested in Oregon, USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Plantain:

Anti-fungal/ Anti-Microbial

Useful in fighting against infection of open skin wounds. Kills bacteria. Useful in clearing up fungal infections including ringworm and athletes foot. Aucubin: Anti-microbial agent. Wards off bacteria and other harmful microbes.

Anti-inflammatory

Phytochemicals are antioxidant compounds found naturally in plants that prevent free radical induced damage in the body and thereby help to prevent and treat disease in humans. Plantain leaves have antiseptic properties and can be used topically to promote the healing of damaged skin, reduce skin inflammation, stop bleeding, reduce pain and prevent secondary infections of wounds. Plantain can also be applied as a poultice to help soothe bee stings, burns, rashes and hemorrhoids; and to relieve itching from insect bites. In addition, extracts of it can be used as a mouthwash to reduce gum inflammation and gum disease and to treat mouth ulcers.

Allantonin

Plantain contains allantoin, which stimulates cellular growth and tissue regeneration

Vitamin A

Vitamin A helps to protect the skin from free radical damage, in addition to speeding the cell renewal process. Vitamin A contributes to a healthy, youthful glow. It lessens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Vitamin C

Neutralizes the effects of free radicals and other potentially harmful toxins throughout your body, boosting your immune system and strengthening your ability to fight off infection and illness. This vitamin, along with ellagic acid and quercetin found in strawberries, provides antioxidant properties very useful to detoxify your body from external poisons such as pesticides, fertilizers, heavy metals and other toxins produced by your own metabolism. Vitamin C helps facilitate the formation of collagen.

Astringent

Astringents are helpful in cleaning the skin thoroughly and preventing acne occurrences. Also, astringents seem to tone the skin and help close pores, sealing them off from invading bacteria and other contaminates in the environment.

Vitamin K

Improves skin elasticity. Vitamin k is the building block of blood clotting factor in our blood, so it helps reduce bruising and under eye dark circles.

Horse Chestnut

Ethically wild harvested in Oregon, USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Horse Chestnut:

Saponins

The high level of saponins in horse chestnut extract makes it an effective skin purifier. Horse chestnut extract contains a saponin called escin, which has anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, escin strengthens the walls of the veins and arteries, giving it vasoprotective properties. The condition of capillaries is improved because horse chestnut extract reduces the presence of elastase and hyaluronidase, enzymes that break down protein. Horse chestnut extract also thins the blood by impairing the action of platelets

Vasoconstriction

Horse chestnut extract’s capillary constricting and strengthening properties make it a useful ingredient in skin care creams that have been formulated to treat visible spider veins and unsightly red threads. This includes creams designed to improve the condition of the delicate skin under the eyes. Eye creams containing horse chestnut extract effectively lighten dark circles under the eyes by thickening the skin and strengthening fragile capillaries.

Increases Circulation

Horse chestnut extract boosts the condition of the skin by improving the circulation and delivering oxygen-rich blood to the dermal matrix. By inhibiting enzymes elastase and hyaluronidase, horse chestnut extract helps the skin to battle the signs of aging that deplete collagen and elastin from the skin. Reduced levels of collagen and elastin are a primary cause of wrinkles and sagging skin that are typical of aging skin.

Anti-inflammatory

Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling, while the broken capillaries under the skin that cause the blue/black discoloration are strengthened and repaired. External, topical application of horse chestnut extract can be effective in treating sports injuries and bruises.

Astringent

Astringents are helpful in cleaning the skin thoroughly and preventing acne occurrences. Also, astringents seem to tone the skin and help close pores, sealing them off from invading bacteria and other contaminates in the environment.

Calendula

Organically grown in Oregon USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Calendula:

Anti-inflammatory

Calendula has anti-inflammatory qualities that can prevent infection in minor skin wounds when applied topically. It can reduce itching, redness, pain, and swelling of insect bites and rashes. It is soothing for sunburns, cuts, scrapes, dry and chapped hands, and minor burns. A study in breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy suggested that calendula ointment may be helpful in preventing skin dermatitis.

Vulnerary Agent

A substance that promotes healing. Calendula has a long history of use as a wound-healing and skin-soothing botanical. It has impressive healing powers, and can clear up many different types of skin problems.

Flavonoids

Flavonoids give plants their lovely bright colors, and also protect them from bugs and microbes. These components protect the cells of the body in much the same way, protecting the cells from free radicals and damage that can lead to disease.

Carotenoids

Much of the healing properties of calendula are because of its high levels of carotenoids (vitamin A like compounds)

Sterols

Calendula also contains oil soluble sterols that help plump the skin and keep it thick.

Chickweed

Ethically Wildcrafted in Oregon USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Chickweed:

For the skin:

Emollient: (Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin) Heals the skin from the outside, cleansing, healing and regenerating cuts, inflammation, burns, abrasions, rashes, etc. Has a cooling and drying effect on wounds and skin eruptions.

Demulcent: (Relieving inflammation or irritation.) Internally, chickweed helps to clear up skin conditions such as eczema, Psoriasis, acne, and itchiness or soreness and varicose veins.

Diuretic: Forces water out of cells. Reduces inflammation and forces toxins and flushes water weight out of stored deposits. Lymph stimulant.

Vitamin B Complex:

• Biotin is necessary for the delegation of all the B Vitamins. It aids in healthy skin.
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) This B Vitamin is responsible for circulation and gives skin a healthy glow, and those on birth control may be deficient.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Maintains skin’s balance. Poor levels of B2 are detected in dry lips with cracks in the corners.
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin) provides oxygenation to the skin
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) is known as the stress reliever of the B Vitamins and a deficiency can lead to the itchy and irritating rashes of dermatitis
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) regulates the body’s potassium and sodium balance preventing skin from appearing puffy.
• Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) controls cell formation and cell life span. It gives skin its healthy coloring.

Vitamin C

Neutralizes the effects of free radicals and other potentially harmful toxins throughout your body, boosting your immune system and strengthening your ability to fight off infection and illness. This vitamin, along with ellagic acid and quercetin found in strawberries, provides antioxidant properties very useful to detoxify your body from external poisons such as pesticides, fertilizers, heavy metals and other toxins produced by your own metabolism. Vitamin C helps facilitate the formation of collagen.

Rosehips

Organically grown and Ethically Wildharvested in Oregon USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Rosehips:

Vitamin C

Internally: Rosehips contains 50% more vitamin C than oranges. A single tablespoon of the pulp gives an adult more than the recommended daily allowance of 60 mg. Is a great immune booster.

Externally: Neutralizes the effects of free radicals and other potentially harmful toxins throughout your body, boosting your immune system and strengthening your ability to fight off infection and illness. This vitamin, along with ellagic acid and quercetin found in strawberries, provides antioxidant properties very useful to detoxify your body from external poisons such as pesticides, fertilizers, heavy metals and other toxins produced by your own metabolism. Vitamin C helps facilitate the formation of collagen.

Diuretic

The fruit acids and pectin in rose hip tea is a mild diuretic and laxative. It is used to improve, and relieve the symptoms of kidney disorders, or to help in the case of mild constipation.

Astringent

The astringent qualities of rose hip oil makes it a valuable addition in cosmetic preparations. It has the ability to help regenerate new skin cells. This can be used to treat scars, acne and burns. While it is an astringent, it does not dry out the skin; actually it helps to rehydrate it, keeping the moisture in.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is commonly referred to as the “skin vitamin”. It helps to regenerate skin cells, healing wounds and scars. It also helps to keep the skin elastic and nourished. This will not only prevent wrinkles, but can actually help to minimize any that have already appeared. The vitamin A is also beneficial to the immune system. It can help to prevent infections from both bacteria and viruses. It helps the immune system to fight off any infections that do occur too.

Other constituents; contain a variety of antioxidants; carotenoids, flavinoids, polyphenols, leucoanthocyanins and catechins, rose hips are considered to be a good cancer preventative. These same antioxidants are also used to prevent against cardiovascular disease.

Red Clover

Ethically Wildcrafted in Oregon USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Red Clover:

Skin Problems

Amongst its other uses, red clover is also used as an ointment to treat skin infections like eczema, psoriasis, and rashes.

Women’s Health (Estrogen like phytochemicals)

Because of its estrogen-like properties, red clover tea may offer relieve for symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes. Studies on menopausal women who take red clover show that the red clover benefits arterial strength and flexibility. Studies show that red clover may increase bone density and slow bone loss in menopausal women.

Isoflavanoids

Red clover contains, among other things, isoflavones, which are plant based chemicals that simulate the effects of estrogen in the body. This fact has been shown in numerous studies. Isoflavones are known to be effective in the treatment of menopausal conditions such as hot flashes, osteoporosis and cardiac health. Thus, red clover benefits menopausal symptoms.

Increase circulation

Blood-flow appears to be improved by red clover, which acts by thinning the blood and preventing blood clots.

Blood Purification

Red clover is a sweet herb and is considered a blood purifier. It may be used to treat acne, bladder infections, boils, bronchitis, cancer, leukemia, liver disorders, nervous conditions, psoriasis, skin ailments and tumors. It is an excellent blood cleanser. Due to its purifying qualities, red clover is used for purifying the blood and helping the body get rid of excess fluid – it acts as a diuretic and an expectorant by helping to clear the lungs of mucous. Red clover benefits on health include improving blood circulation and cleansing the liver.

Salicylic acid

Powerful astringent used in acne relieving products. Clears pores, constricts and shrinks pore size, expels toxins, dirt and oil. Salicylic acid is one of the top active ingredients in most any acne treatments because it works to get rid of dead skin cells that clog your pores, minimizes the size of pores and gives your face a fresher and more radiant glow

Vitamin C

Neutralizes the effects of free radicals and other potentially harmful toxins throughout your body, boosting your immune system and strengthening your ability to fight off infection and illness. This vitamin, along with ellagic acid and quercetin found in strawberries, provides antioxidant properties very useful to detoxify your body from external poisons such as pesticides, fertilizers, heavy metals and other toxins produced by your own metabolism. Vitamin C helps facilitate the formation of collagen.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is commonly referred to as the “skin vitamin”. It helps to regenerate skin cells, healing wounds and scars. It also helps to keep the skin elastic and nourished. This will not only prevent wrinkles, but can actually help to minimize any that have already appeared. The vitamin A is also beneficial to the immune system. It can help to prevent infections from both bacteria and viruses. It helps the immune system to fight off any infections that do occur too.

White Willow Bark

Ethically Wildcrafted in Oregon USA

Useful benefits and constituents of White Willow Bark:

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid products remove old and dead skin cells from your face and body and helps make way for new and fresh skin cells. As you know, dead skin cells can make your face look dull and haggard. As we age, we need to dissolve skin cells more often.  By using products with willow bark extract, you can make your skin youthful and radiant again. Salicylic acid is the key additive in many skin-care products for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns, keratosis pilaris and warts. It treats acne by causing skin cells to slough off more readily, preventing pores from clogging up. This effect on skin cells also makes salicylic acid an active ingredient in several shampoos meant to treat dandruff.

Anti-Inflammatory

Willow bark also offers anti-inflammatory properties that can relieve swelling and sensitivity.  This makes willow bark ideal for conditions of rosacea as well as sensitive blemishes, cystic acne and even aging skin.   Inflammation can lead to premature aging, so it is essential to minimize inflammation of the skin.

Skin Discoloration and roughness

Willowbark can also minimize age spots and discoloration due to it’s mild exfoliating properties. Increases cell turn around by sloughing off old cells and allowing more energy to flow to new growth.

Pain Relief / Fever Reduction

The original “aspirin” was made from white willow bark. Salicylic acid is one of the active ingredients in the pain reliever “aspirin”.  Native American Indians used it for headaches, fever, sore muscles, rheumatism, and chills. Can be used for topical pain relief as well.

Comfrey

Ethically Wildcrafted in Oregon USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Comfrey:

Allantoin

One of the main components in comfrey leaf is allantoin—a compound that is used to hasten skin regeneration. Comfrey leaf is also known for healing bruises and scrapes quite effectively.  Studies in Europe show it’s effective in treating eczema, dermatitis, and viral skin infections Allantoin, which helps skin to heal more quickly and to hang onto moisture.

Tannins

Defensive compounds that protect the plant and can also protect the skin from bacteria and environmental toxins, while drawing out impurities and encouraging healing. Rosmarinic acid, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and protects the skin from UV damage. Saponins, also have anti-inflammatory benefits.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is commonly referred to as the “skin vitamin”. It helps to regenerate skin cells, healing wounds and scars. It also helps to keep the skin elastic and nourished. This will not only prevent wrinkles, but can actually help to minimize any that have already appeared. The vitamin A is also beneficial to the immune system. It can help to prevent infections from both bacteria and viruses. It helps the immune system to fight off any infections that do occur too.

Vitamin B Complex

• Biotin is necessary for the delegation of all the B Vitamins. It aides in healthy skin.
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) This B Vitamin is responsible for circulation and gives skin a healthy glow, and those on birth control may be deficient.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Maintains skin’s balance. Poor levels of B2 are detected in dry lips with cracks in the corners.
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin) provides oxygenation to the skin
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) is known as the stress reliever of the B Vitamins and a deficiency can lead to the itchy and irritating rashes of dermatitis
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) regulates the body’s potassium and sodium balance preventing skin from appearing puffy.
• Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) controls cell formation and cell life span. It gives skin its healthy coloring.

Vitamin C

Neutralizes the effects of free radicals and other potentially harmful toxins throughout your body, boosting your immune system and strengthening your ability to fight off infection and illness. This vitamin, along with ellagic acid and quercetin found in strawberries, provides antioxidant properties very useful to detoxify your body from external poisons such as pesticides, fertilizers, heavy metals and other toxins produced by your own metabolism. Vitamin C helps facilitate the formation of collagen.

Chamomile

Organically grown in Oregon USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Chamomile:

Sensitive Skin care

Chamomile Extract contains active Flavonoid and Essential Oil compounds, which are particularly advantageous in the care of sensitive skin.

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory properties-due to the inhibition of histamine release, anti-free radical action and inhibition of the super oxide radical synthesis is key.

Remarkable Vasodilator Action

Augments blood flow to the skin and soothing of irritation by dilating veins to increase blood flow.

Cosmetic Applications

• Skin Care as tonic for sensitive and irritated skin
• Body Care for tired legs and sensitive skin
• Body Care in sun protector products and after-sun soothing products
• Hair Care in repairing products for blond hair and scalp soothing products

Sedative

Calms nerves, stomach and causes relaxed state of being.

Anti-septic

Chamomile discourages bacterial and microbial growth and infection.

Regenerative

Speeds healing of broken skin and encourages new skin cell growth.

Helichrysum

Organically grown in Oregon USA

Useful benefits and constituents of Helichrysum:

Wound healing

The first well-known benefit of helichrysum is it’s wound-healing properties. It’s appropriate as a first-aid oil, and can be applied to wounds to reduce swelling, disinfect and promote healing through tissue regeneration. Studies have shown that the oil has strong antibacterial properties, active against all types of bacteria tested, including Staphylococcus. This property can also help those with acne-prone skin to reduce breakouts.

Scar fading

Helichrysum also helps to fade scars, heal stretch marks, and reduce the appearance of surgical scars and skin blemishes. It’s one of the few essential oils that contain “diketones,” which help reduce scar tissue and stimulate the growth of new skin tissue.

Sensitive Skin

Helichrysum is touted as the perfect addition to skin care formulations for those with sensitive skin, since it’s so calming and soothing. Those with rosacea and dermatitis can use this oil without worry, as it won’t exacerbate the condition, but will help fade redness and soothe dryness. It’s so gentle that it’s even recommended for children suffering from inflammation and dermatitis. In fact, it’s often compared to chamomile because of these properties.

Moisturizing

Helichrysum is moisturizing, and will help prevent dryness and cracking of the skin. One of the most exciting newer discoveries with this oil, however, is its anti-aging property. Because it helps to regenerate skin tissue and relieve inflammation at the same time.

Anti-oxidant

Antioxidant properties which protect the skin from damaging free radicals—it’s perfect for helping to make skin look more firm, youthful, and vibrant. Helichrysum has multiple effects that occur at the same time—inhibiting inflammatory enzymes, scavenging free radicals, and a third effect that resembles how corticosteroids work in taming inflammation.

Aromatherapy

Helichrysum is thought to open the heart and help soothe old emotional wounds, as well as to help deal with depression, stress, and mental exhaustion. The scent is also said to help one feel secure and safe.