List of Ingredients

Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis)

Origin: USA
Find in our: Wild Child Vapour Balm

This nourishing, odourless oil has great penetrating qualities, is rich in protein and Vitamin D and is safe for kids' sensitive skin.

Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe vera)

Origin: USA, Certified Organic
Find in our: Queen Cream

Soothes, calms and cools skin rashes and other skin conditions and irritations. It is mildly astringent and helps restore a balanced pH to skin.

Anise Essential Oil (Pimpinella anisum)

Origin: India
Find in our: Licorice Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm

Smells like licorice, yum. This essential oil helps make our Licorice Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm delicious.

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca)

Origin:
Find in our: Queen Cream, Lip Balms

This nourishing oil is cold-pressed from dried apricot seeds. Apricot kernel oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, C and E. It is readily absorbed by the skin without leaving a greasy residue.

Arnica Oil (Arnica cordifolia)

Origin: Wild-harvested, fresh picked flowers from BC's interior in extra virgin olive oil
Find in our: Amazing Arnica Anti-Inflammatory Salve, Arthritis Salve, Biker's Balm

This is our favorite plant for swelling, inflammation and bruises...it's amazing. The constituents in Arnica help stimulate and dilate blood vessels near the surface of the skin which can improve circulation to the treatment area and speed healing. Arnica is used externally for sore muscles, sprains, bruises, arthritic pain and swelling due to fractures. We venture to southern BC every summer to collect this little beauty. A field of flowering Arnica is a feast for the senses!

Beeswax

Origin: Chemical free from Jinglepot Apiaries in Nanaimo, BC
Find in our: Salves, Lip Balms, Queen Cream.

Sol Nowitz is one of the few bee keepers in our area who raises bees without the use of any chemicals. These efforts help keep our local honey bees naturally mite resistent. Sol filters our beeswax by heating it in a small cold frame with only the heat of the sun, leaving it alive, fragrant and of the highest quality. We use it as a base for all of our salves and Lip Balms.

Birch Oil (Betula spp.)

Origin: Wild-harvested leaves and bark from Vancouver Island in extra virgin olive oil
Find in our: Arthritis Salve

Birch is a natural pain reliever containing salicin, the active compound found in aspirin. Salicin relieves inflammation and pain associated with arthritis, gout and general muscle pain. It also deters the body's production of prostaglandins that are linked to inflammation and pain. Birch works especially well with other anti-inflammatory herbs like arnica and poplar bud.

Blackberry Leaf (Rubus discolor)

Origin: Wild-harvested on Vancouver Island
Find in our: Immuni Tea

Leaves are high in Vitamin C and tannins which help boost immunity and ease throat inflammation.

Black Walnut Leaves & Bark(Juglans nigra)

Origin: Locally harvested, organic
Find in our: BFC Salve

A little used remedy, black walnut is a powerful antifungal. It is also high in potassium, calcium, iron, and other building nutrients needed by damaged and worn out cells.

Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)

Origin: Certified organic or wild-harveste. on Vancouver Island
Find in our: Love Your Liver Tea and Clari Tea

We use burdock for its blood cleansing and liver-stimulating properties. This herb is loaded wit. vitamins and minerals and is often used to treat liver and digestive problems, urinary tract infections, ulcers, eczema, psoriasis and to boost energy and stamina. This gentle but effective herb works best when used regularly over time.

Calendula Flower (Calendula officinalis)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Belly Balm Tea

This cheerful orange and yellow flower has amazing healing properties and can be safely used wherever there is inflammation, both external and internal. We include the dried flowers in our Belly Balm Tea to help with inflammation of the digestive tract, as with stomach ulcers and heartburn. This little flower is extremely easy to grow in the west coast garden and will produce blossoms all summer and into the fall.

Calendula Oil (Calendula officinalis)

Origin: Garden grown flowers in extra virgin olive oil
Find in our: Healing Salve, Baby Boo Boo & Bum Balm, Cyclist's Salve

In addition to having amazing anti-inflammatory properties, Calendula also stimulates the production of collagen at wound sites which can help minimize scarring. It can be used for disinfecting and treating minor wounds, cuts, scrapes, chapped or chafed skin, eczema, psoriasis, bruises, burns, acne, bee stings, diaper rashes, and other minor irritations and infections of the skin. It is by far the best, most reliable, all-around healing plant that we grow in our garden!

Carrot Seed Essential Oil (Daucus carota)

Origin: India
Find in our: Queen Cream

This essential oil is used to rejuvenate dry, mature, and wrinkled skin. It helps remove toxins from skin, is a cell proliferant, and is beneficial for a variety of skin conditions including dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and skin irritations.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Immuni Tea

Modern herbalists use this herb to treat upset stomach, colic, colds, fever, flu and diarrhoea.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Origin: Garden grown, certified organic
Find in our: Belly Balm Tea

We include dried chamomile flowers in our Belly Balm Tea blend for their anti-inflammatory, sedative, stomach-soothing and antispasmodic properties. This plant is used for colic, indigestion, gas, bloating, heartburn and relaxation. Some people suffering from peptic ulcers find relief from drinking chamomile tea. CAUTION: Chamomile may cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed or other plants in the Asteraceae family.

Chamomile Oil (Matricaria recutita)

Origin: Garden grown blossoms in extra virgin olive oil
Find in our: Healing Salve, Baby Boo-Boo & Bum Balm, Cyclist's Salve

Chamomile flowers used topically are great for reducing inflammation and itchiness from skin rashes, bug bites and hives. Chamomile is an annual plant that generously reseeds itself and produces new blossoms throughout the summer for us to dry for tea or make into oil for salves.

Cinnamon Essential Oil (Cinnamomum cassia blume)

Origin: China
Find in our: Cinna Mint Lip Balm

We add this spicy, uplifting essential oil to our Cinna Mint Lip Balm to invigorate your lips.

Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao)

Origin: Ghana
Find in our: Queen Cream, Lip Balms

A sensual aromatic butter pressed from the seeds of the Cacao tree. Cocoa butter is a luxuriously moisturizing oil that melts at body temperature. It is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E and has been used to heal and moisturize skin that has been exposed to the elements.

Coltsfoot Leaf (Petasites spp.)

Origin: Wild-harvested on Vancouver Island
Find in our: Rumble in the Bronchs Tea

Dried Coltsfoot leaves are commonly used in tea for coughs and upper-respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, emphysema and smoking related lung irritations. The antispasmodic and sedative effects of Coltsfoot are soothing to the respiratory system because they help block nerve impulses that initiate coughing. It also contains mucilage which coats and soothes the throat.

Comfrey Oil (Symphytum officinalis)

Origin: Garden grown leaf and root in extra virgin olive oil
Find in our: Amazing Arnica Anti-Inflammatory Salve, Biker's Balm, Healing Salve, Baby Boo-Boo & Bum Balm, BFC Salve

Comfrey is an amazing local herb that is used to soothe skin and speed wound healing. We use a traditional combination of dried root and leaf in our oil.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis)

Origin: Wild-harvested and garden grown
Find in our: Clari Tea, Strong Skeleton Tea, Love Your Liver Tea

Dandelion is used as a potent diuretic, digestive and detoxifying herb. We include this versatile “wild” plant in three different tea blends for its nutritional value and anti-inflammatory properties. It contributes to supporting improved digestion and liver function which can help with high blood pressure and weight loss.

Elderflower-Blue (Sambucus cerulea)

Origin: Wild-harvested
Find in our: Immuni Tea

We harvest and dry the flowers in early spring for their excellence in treating colds, flu and fever (especially in their earliest stages). They can also help to treat uncomfortable inflammation of the upper respiratory system from seasonal allergies and sinus congestion.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus polybractea)

Origin: Australia
Find in our: Wild Child Vapour Balm

A powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic oil. This oi. helps open the upper respiratory system and ease symptoms of congestion, cough and colds.

Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium)

Origin: Wild-harvested
Find in our: Clari Tea

We collect this majestic purple flower in the summer at beautiful sub-alpine locations throughout Vancouver Island. Fireweed is used for its mild laxative, diuretic and anti-inflammatory benefits. This herb works best when combined with the other select cleansing herbs of our Clari Tea blend.

Ginger Essential Oil (Zingiber officinalis)

Origin: China
Find in our: BFC Salve

This spicy and earthy oil helps warm and bring circulation to treated areas of the skin. Ginger helps enable the many other herbs included in our BFC Salve to penetrate deeper and heal faster.

Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)

Origin: Certified organic
Find in our: Immuni Tea

This is one of the few herbs that we can't grow or wild harvest but we continue to include it in Immuni Tea because its effectiveness for preventing and treating colds/flu/fever. Plus it tastes so good!

Grapeseed Oil (Vitis vinifera)

Origin: Cold pressed
Find in our: Queen Cream

This is an odourless, non-allergenic oil extracted from grape seeds. It contains the antioxidant Pycnogenol, which has an anti-aging effect on the skin. It is light and absorbs easily in to the skin.

Gravel Root (Eupatorium purpureum)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: BFC Salve

We follow Dr. Christopher's formula for the amazing BFC Salve. This herb is a natural solvent for inorganic minerals such as calcium, the build-up of which can aggravate arthritis, rheumatism, kidney stones, gall stones, and hardening of the arteries.

Green Clay (French)

Origin: Europe
Find in our: Clay Mask

French Green Clay absorbs and removes impurities from the skin and stimulates blood flow to create healthy and glowing skin. When prepared as a mask, the clay dries on the skin causing pores to tighten and the skin to feel firm, toned and refreshed. In a pinch, you could also use the Clay Mask in poultices to treat arthritis, sore muscles, sprains, cuts, bruises, insect bites, stings, and minor burns.

Honey (Raw & Local)

Origin: Organic from our backyard!
Find in our: Lip Balms

Our beekeeping friend has hives in our backyard and around our neighborhood. This is as local as it gets. He does not use any chemicals on his bees, and tends to them with meticulous care producing an amazing quality honey from the nectar of our garden herbs. Honey has moisturizing, anti-aging, soothing, and healing properties. Honey contains natural enzymes, antioxidants, flavonoids and antibacterial agents.

Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis)

Origin: GMO free
Find in our: Queen Cream, Lip Balms

A cold pressed oil made from the beans of the Jojoba plant. Jojoba oil is actually a liquid plant wax with absorption properties similar to our skin’s own sebum. Because of this, it is great for all skin types and readily absorbs into skin and moisturizes without feeling greasy or oily. It is also anti-inflammatory which is why we add it to our healing Lip Balms.

Juniper Oil (Juniperus communis)

Origin: Wild-harvested and certified organic in extra virgin olive oil
Find in our: Arthritis Salve

Juniper's spicy berries have amazing anti-inflammatory action. This is why we use it in our Arthritis Salve which can be used for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, painful joints, sore muscles and gout. We collect our juniper berries in the high alpine of Vancouver Island and the Coast Mountains.

Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula spp.)

Origin: France
Find in our: Queen Cream, Wild Child Vapour Balm

This is a multi-talented oil with many applications. It's calming scent makes it an excellent tonic for anxiety. It is also widely used for various respiratory problems including throat infections, flu, cough, cold, sinus congestion and bronchitis.

Lavender Flowers (Lavendula officinalis)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Clay Mask

This aromatic herb has soothing and healing properties. Lavender helps regenerate skin cells making it helpful for preventing scars, stretch marks, and slowing wrinkles. It can also be beneficial for acne, bruises, burns, dermatitis, eczema, inflammation, insect bites and stings, psoriasis, rashes, scars, sunburn, sun damage, and wounds.

Lemon Essential Oil (Citrus limon)

Origin: Italy
Find in our: Wild Child Vapour Balm

Cold pressed from the fresh peel, this refreshing fragrance has antioxidant and antiseptic properties and helps to promote restful sleep. It also helps to open up the respiratory system and reduce congestion.

Lemonbalm (Melissa officinalis)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Sereni Tea

Lemonbalm has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, and tonic properties. Once Lemonbalm is established in your garden you can never get rid of it, so we always have an abundant supply

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, C. flexuosus)

Origin: Garden grown, Certified organic
Find in our: Licorice Lemongrass Mint Tea

Lemongrass is used to treat many health conditions including stomach problems, nervous disorders, fevers, arthritis, flu, gas pain and others. Lemongrass tea is an uplifting, relaxing beverage that helps reduce anxiety and promotes sound sleep. It also tastes delicious

Lemongrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus)

Origin: India
Find in our: Licorice Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm

Lemongrass is invigorating. It also blends perfectly with Peppermint and Anise in our Licorice Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm. The tea blend is so tasty we had to turn it into a lip balm.

Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Origin: Garden grown
& certified organic Find in our: Love Your Liver Tea, Licorice Lemongrass Mint Tea, Rumble in the Bronchs Tea

A member of the pea family, this soothing an. healing root helps reduce skin inflammations both internally and externally.

Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: BFC Salve

This herb is included in the BFC formula as it relaxes tight and spastic muscles in the body. Lobelia also helps to fight infections and is soothing for the nervous system.

Marshmallow Root (Althea officinalis)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Belly Balm Tea, Rumble in the Bronchs Tea, BFC Salve

A beautiful addition to our garden, this versatile herb is a new addition to some of our tea blends. It is used primarily for inflammations of the digestive system, as well as for bronchitis and irritating coughs.

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Belly Balm Tea

This is a lovely perennial that grows in our garden. We include it in our Belly Balm Tea blend for its unique ability to soothe and protect the lining of the digestive system. It also helps in decreasing the production of stomach acid, making it great for indigestion, heartburn, gastric and peptic ulcers and nausea.

Mullein Leaf (Verbascum thapsus)

Origin: Wild-harvested and garden grown
Find in our: Rumble in the Bronchs Tea, BFC Salve

Most of our mullein comes from our local community garden, where it has sneaked into some of the garden beds. Mullein is an excellent lung and respiratory remedy and we include it for its ability to reduce inflammation and facilitate phlegm expulsion. Mullein is traditionally used to treat bronchitis, hard coughs, sore throats, and for rebuilding lung tissue following a long illness or after quitting smoking. Also find mullein in our BFC Salve for it's ability to heal and nourish the glands of the body.

Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica)

Origin: Wild-harvested
Find in our: Communi Tea, Clari Tea, Love Your Liver Tea, Strong Skeleton Tea

Our namesake plant is our favorite local wild green. Nettles are known as one of the most nutritious greens on the planet. Nettles are a Vancouver Island “super-food” rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals. They are great for the skin and for treating psoriasis and eczema. Nettles also have antihistamine properties for treating and preventing classic allergy symptoms. As a spring tonic and blood cleanser, they help with the inflammation of arthritis, gout, kidney and bladder irritations.

Oak Bark (Quercus petraea)

Origin: Organic
Find in our: BFC Salve

As part of the original BFC formula, oak bark not only supplies calcium to the body but also acts as an astringent that firms up the skin cells.

Oatstraw (Avena sativa)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Sereni Tea, Strong Skeleton Tea

A beautiful herb to include in the garden, we love putting patches of oats throughout our garden beds. Oats are one of the best remedies to “feed” the nervous system, especially when under stress. They are high in calcium and other nutrients making them useful as a remedy for skin conditions and as a general strengthener. Oats are gluten free.

Olive Oil (Olea europaea)

Origin: Italy
Find in our: Salves, Lip Balms

Extra virgin olive oil, the most pure form of olive oil, is created by pressing the juice from the olive fruit. It is high in fatty acids, vitamin E and other vitamins and minerals. Olive oil has exceptional wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties and also has an amazingly long shelf life which is why we use it as a base for all of our plant oils.

Oregon Grape Root (Mahonia aquafolium)

Origin: Wild-harvested
Find in our: Love Your Liver Tea

This herb grows prolifically around Nanaimo. We collect the roots in the fall and winter. The roots contains the active ingredient berberine which is a strong bitter. This makes it an excellent herb for the liver and gall bladder. It can be used as a mild laxative in chronic constipation and also for chronic scaly skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Communi Tea, Licorice Lemongrass Mint Tea, Strong Skeleton Tea, Belly Balm Tea

Mint leaves help ease indigestion, gas, heartburn, ulcers and colic. When combined with other herbs they are great for alleviating symptoms of cold, flu and fever. We also like to include mint leaves in our teas for their fresh, uplifting flavor.

Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita)

Origin: India
Find in our: Amazing Arnica Anti-Inflammatory Salve, Arthritis Salve, Licorice Lemongrass Mint Lip Balm, Cinna Mint Lip Balm

We include this refreshing oil in some of our salves for it's ability to help with poor circulation, inflammation, and muscle pain. The aroma of this herb helps ease symptoms of headaches, exhaustion, and mental fatigue.

Poplar Bud Oil (Populus balsamifera)

Origin: Wild-harvested buds in extra virgin olive oil
Find in our: Amazing Arnica Anti-Inflammatory Salve, Arthritis Salve

We harvest the large and resinous buds in the early spring from large branches that have fallen off trees during winter storms. Poplar bud resin is one of the best local remedies for healing cuts and wounds and for soothing and protecting irritated or inflamed tissue. Nothing beats the scent of freshly budding poplars in the spring

Propolis Tincture

Origin: Locally gathered
Find in our: Healing Salve

Propolis is another incredible gift that we glean from our local honey bees. Propolis is used in our Healing Salve to help fight infections and prevent harmful bacteria from entering wounds. Our beekeeper friend collects our propolis from the hives as he cleans and maintains them throughout the summer.

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Strong Skeleton Tea

Traditionally used during pregnancy as a uterine strengthener, raspberry leaf is high in Calcium as well as many other vitamins and minerals.

Red Clover Blossoms (Trifolium pratense)

Origin: Wild-harvested
Find in our: Clari Tea

Red clover blossoms are calming and cleansing with a mild sweet flavour. Red clover can help clear up inflammatory skin conditions like acne, allergic rashes,psoriasis and eczema. This herb blends well with other cleansing herbs (like stinging nettles and dandelion) to help restore pH balance of the body.

Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa rubiginosa)

Origin:
Find in our: Queen Cream

An amazing healing ingredient. Studies have shown that this oil promotes skin cell regeneration and has minimizing effects on scar tissue, stretch marks, wrinkles, eczema and burns. Rosehip seed oil, high in Vitamin A, is an effective treatment against premature ageing.

Rosehips (Rosa spp)

Origin: Wild-harvested
Find in our: Immuni Tea

As one of the most concentrated sources of Vitamin C available in the wild, we hand select premium wild rose hips after the first few frosts in winter.

Rosemary Essential Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Origin: Spain
Find in our: Healing Salve

Rosemary oil stimulates circulation and acts as a carrier to bring other ingredients deeper into the skin and muscles.

Rosemary Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Origin: Garden grown leaves in extra virgin olive oil
Find in our: Lip Balms

We make this oil out of fresh rosemary leaves that we collect just before flowering. This fragrant healing herb is mixed with comfrey oil to make the base for our Lip Balms.

Rose Petals (Rosa spp.)

Origin: Wild-harvested & garden grow.
Find in our: Clay Mask

Rose petals are anti-inflammatory, cooling, and moisturizing for skin. We collect our rose petals from the wild in the spring, and from our garden in the summer.

Rosewater (Rosa damascena)

Origin: Lebanon
Find in our: Queen Cream

Rosewater helps regulate and balance sebum production which is beneficial for skin health. It can balance and restore the skin's pH and helps to tighten pores.

Skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia)

Origin: Wild-harvested, garden grown
Find in our: Sereni Tea, BFC Salve

Skullcap is an ancient sleep aid remedy and helps to reduce anxiety and nervousness due to “busy mind”. This is not a sedative so can be taken during the day to help relax and calm the mind without feeling sleepy.

St. John's Wort Oil (Hypericum perforatum)

Origin: Wild-harvested flowers in extra virgin olive oil
Find in our: Healing Salve, Baby Boo Boo & Bum Balm

St. John's Wort flowers and leaves are covered in tiny oil glands which release when soaked in olive oil to create a vibrant and beautiful red oil. This oil is used topically for treating nerve pain, muscle pain, arthritis and gout. It is also an excellent treatment for all types of wounds, sores, cuts, burns, etc.

Sweet Birch Essential Oil (Betula lenta)

Origin: China
Find in our: Amazing Arnica Anti-Inflammatory Salve, Arthritis Salve

In addition to the fact that it smells amazing, sweet birch oil also stimulates the circulatory system and improves local blood flow. It is very helpful in relieving inflammatory conditions associated with injury, rheumatism, and arthritis.

Sweet Orange Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis)

Origin: Brazil
Find in our: Creamsicle Lip Balm

Cold pressed from sweet orange peels, this oil is beneficial to aid in treatment of depression, insomnia, slow circulation, stress, and tension.

Vanilla Essential Oil (Vanilla planifolia)

Origin: India
Find in our: Creamsicle Lip Balm

With a delicious and comforting aroma we add this essential oil to our Creamsicle Lip Balm, a treat for your senses.

Vanilla Beans (Vanilla planifolia)

Origin: Certified organic, Mexico
Find in our: Creamsicle Lip Balm

We add raw vanilla bean to our Creamsicle Lip Balm for maximum flavour. Did you know that vanilla beans come from the seed pods of orchid flowers??

Vervain (Verbena spp)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: Sereni Tea

This is an herb that will strengthen the nervous system while relaxing tension and stress. It is uplifting for symptoms of mild depression and partners well with Oats and Skullcap for this purpose.

Vitamin E Oil

Origin: GMO-free & gluten-free
Find in our: Salves, Queen Cream, Lip Balms

Helps to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin. Vitamin E plays a crucial role in protecting skin cells and membranes from environmental damage. This protection extends to preventing damage to the skin from UV rays, pollutants and the effects of aging. The d-alpha-tocopherol also protects against lipid peroxidation which helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Vitamin E is a natural preservative and we add a little bit to all of our salves and balms to help keep them fresh.

White (Kaolin) Clay

Origin:
Find in our: Clay Mask

We blend this gentle clay with the stronger green clay in Clay Mask to make it more suitable for all skin types. Herbal clay masks can help to tone the skin, tighten pores and remove oil and toxins from the skin.

Wormwood (Artemesia absinthum)

Origin: Garden grown
Find in our: BFC Salve

Wormwood is included in the BFC formula for it's ability to ease pain. Originally
 it's tendency to kill worms and parasites was another reason it was included.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Origin: Wild-harvested and garden grown
Find in our: Belly Balm Tea, Immuni Tea

Yarrow is a versatile herb with a myriad of healing properties. We use it in Belly Balm Tea for it's bitter, warming, anti-inflammatory properties making it good for indigestion, bloating, gas and nausea. It can also be found in our Immuni Tea blend as it is an excellent immune stimulant that helps reduce both fevers and phlegm.

* For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by Health Canada. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.