Teas & Herbs

Flavor Profile: Similar to a Japanese Sencha. Strikingly full body with rich notes of vegetal sweetgrass and long, smooth finish, this green tea is a killer value! Caffeinated.

1.5 oz pouch - High grade camellia tea: 14 cups @ 1.5g (1 tsp)

Region: Ba Jiao Dong, Enshi of Hubei, China

Farming Style: Age-old techniques with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

Adaptogen companion tea.

Lemon Balm and her plant posse, that is! Sun exposure, stress, and other offenses compromise the bod’s ability to keep opportunistic pathogens at bay. Lemon Balm, Licorice, and Myrrh coalesce to provide your lip-age with some stellar botanical support. These plants have evolved brilliant, Aikido-like moves over millennia to resist a whole range of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Plants do one helluva fine job as comrades in our resistance.

Lemon Balm, Licorice, and Myrrh strongly promote the bod’s own resistance to opportunistic viruses.

1 fl oz

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Directions:

Apply topically on the lips and nose area when you’re feeling those alarming compromised twinges. Seal over with Balm and Buds Salve for best results. Apply 3-5 times a day. Safe to ingest.

Ingredients:

- High Proof Spirits*

- Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)*

- Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)*

- Myrrh Resin (Commiphora myrrha)*

*Organic

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Please use within 6 months of purchase. Store in a cool and dry place. Our products are organic and freshly made-to-order skin food. We do not use toxins that make things last forever.

All organic ingredients: Chicory root (roasted), Fenugreek seed, Cardamom seed, Dandelion root (roasted), Fennel seed, Ginger root, Sassafras bark (CAFFEINE FREE)

Flavor Profile: Deep and dark, rich and robust, this roasty, toasty blend is accented by a complex complement of sweet and savory spice, scratching that itch for a strong cup of coffee, but without the caffeine craze, and rather than comprising the digestion, it soothes and fortifies it! (PAIRS WITH ROASTED OOLONG, BLACK AND PUERH TEAS)

Steeping Instructions: 1-2tsp | 8oz | 212˚F | 5-15+ min. Best to use spring or filtered water. Bring water to boil, pour over herbs, let steep, strain into drinking vessel. For iced tea, brew strong, let cool, strain over ice. For greater health benefit, steep at least twice. Drink any time, throughout the day.

ANTIVIRAL NOTE: Pertinent to the current corona virus pandemic, this formula contains two clinically proven antiviral herbs - Dandelion and Ginger!

Health Benefits: This formula's herbs are highly effective at supporting DIGESTION. Rather than spiking cortisol stress hormones and over acidifying the gut the way regular coffee often does, this "herbal coffee" heals and fortifies digestion and is caffeine free. 

1.5 oz resealable bag

Blended with love in Oakland 

Californians know and respect the heinous potential of poison oak. What a powerful and tricky plant!

Chemical compounds called urushiols bring the burn in both poison oak and in poison ivy, which after contact, sink into your skin. Washing with soap and water (just water won’t do as the urushiols repel water) as soon as you come in contact with poison oak or ivy is key.

Be sure to take a jar with you on your adventures through the woods!

2 fl oz

Please use within 6 months of purchase. Store in a cool and dry place. FATM products are organic and freshly made skin food. They do not use toxins that make things last forever.

How to Use:

Itch Mud should be applied to the affected area right after it is washed. Leave on until it is dried and then rinse off. The Bentonite clay draws out impurities and oils from the skin and the baking soda and salt have a neutralizing effect which helps with the itch. The astringent properties of Witch Hazel extract tighten the skin and reduce swelling and itch. The essential oil of Peppermint cools the skin down and delivers that nice minty tingle to skin that feels like it’s on fire.

Ingredients:

• Witch Hazel Extract (Hamamelis spp.)*
• Bentonite Clay
• Baking Soda
• Sea Salt
• Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha spp.)*
• Lactobacillus and Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
• Leucidal Liquid SF

An amazing herbal blend from local Oakland tea company, specializing in herbal and adaptogenic teas. 

1.5oz pouch

All organic ingredients: Scullcap leaf, Lemongrass, Orange peel, Chamomile flower, Lemon Balm leaf, Oatstraw, Marshmallow root, lemon Verbena leaf. (CAFFEINE FREE)

Flavor Profile: Bright, grassy citrus, embraced with a deep, syrupy coating of sweet, floral body. (PAIRS WITH GREEN, WHITE AND OOLONG TEAS)

Steeping Instructions: 2tsp | 8oz | 210˚F | 5-15+ min. Best to use spring or filtered water. Bring water to boil, pour over leaves, let steep, strain into drinking vessel. For iced tea, brew strong, let cool, strain over ice. For greater health benefit, steep at least twice. Drink any time, throughout the day but especially an an hour or so before bed.

ANTIVIRAL NOTE: Pertinent to our current corona virus pandemic; this formula contains two herbs clinically tested to confirm their antiviral capacities - Lemon Balm and Marshmallow!

Health Benefits: Formula No.0 is rich with NERVINES - a class of botanicals that can be taken every day to help the body's response to stress by repairing and tonifying the nervous system. They serve as an excellent ally to adaptogens, in regulating the effects of stress in our lives.

An amazing herbal blend from local Oakland tea company, specializing in herbal and adaptogenic teas. 

1.5oz pouch

All organic ingredients: Roasted Dandelion root, Cardamom (hulled seed), Eleuthero root, Licorice root, Wild Yam root, Roasted Camellia twig, Black Pepper (cracked), Cinnamon Bark, Ginger root, Meadowsweet blossom, Star Anise (powdered pod and seed), Turmeric (powdered). (trace caffeine)*

Steeping Instructions: 1-2tsp tea | 8oz water | 212˚F | 10-25+ min. Best to use spring or filtered water. Bring water to boil, pour over leaves, let steep, strain into drinking vessel. For iced tea, brew strong, let cool, strain over ice. For greater health benefit, steep at least twice. Drink 2 - 6 cups per day for three weeks, take a week off; repeat. (The week off is a general guideline from Russian researchers, to maintain potency of effects on the body.) 

Flavor Profile: Robust, deep, nutty roast with smooth, sweet body; balanced by a spicy bight and floral undertone.

ANTIVIRAL NOTE: Pertinent to the current corona virus pandemic, this formula contains five clinically proven antiviral herbs - Dandelion, Eleuthero, Licorice, Cinnamon and Ginger!

Health Benefits: Like the Daily Balance formula, our Anti-inflammatory Chai is also formulated to benefit the over all balance and healthy functioning for your body's vital systems including adrenal, sexual/reproductive, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, immune and cognitive).

Additionally as the name states, it is especially chock-full of powerful anti-inflammatory herbs; some famous as the Turmeric/Black pepper combination, as well as less well known power-house herbs like the adaptogenic Wild Yam root (Dioscorea villosa), whose combination with Licorice is touted by master herbalist David Hoffman as some of the strongest anti-inflammatory herbs out there. That same combination of Wild Yam and Licorice are also noted for their anti-spasmodic properties, aiding women's menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms. 

The anti-inflammatory benefits are further enhanced by adding milk, cream, coconut oil, ghee or another favorite fat, which also tastes delicious in chai. 

The stress hormone regulatory effects of the adaptogenic herbs (Eleuthero, Licorice, Wild Yam) have been clinically proven to help maintain relaxed vitality in the midst of stressful conditions, as well as normal conditions.

*a note on the trace caffeine content: this comes from the roasted oolong twigs in the formula. Grown at an elevation of 500 meters in the Nantou area mountains of Taiwan, this is some of the finest twig tea to be found in the world. Whereas leaf teas have about 60% of the caffeine content as coffee, twig teas have no more than 5 or 10%.

An amazing herbal blend from local Oakland tea company, specializing in herbal and adaptogenic teas. 

1.5oz pouch

All organic ingredients: Licorice root, Astragalus root, Eleuthero root, Ginger root, Tulsi leaf, Lemon Balm leaf, Chaga conk (CAFFEINE FREE)

Flavor Profile: A balance of gingery sweet, nutty spice and vernal citrus. (PAIRS WITH WHITE, OOLONG, BLACK AND PUERH TEAS, which are also antiviral, antioxidant and act as adaptogen companions.)

Steeping Instructions: 1-2tsp tea | 8oz water | 210˚F | 15+ min (longer the stronger). Best to use spring or filtered water. Bring water to boil, pour over leaves, let steep, strain into drinking vessel. For iced tea, brew strong, let cool, strain over ice. For greater health benefit, steep at least twice. Drink 2-8 cups any daily for three weeks, take a week off, then repeat for a total of 3-4 months. (1 pound supplies about two months at x4 cups/day; 3 weeks/month.)

Health Benefits: NIUKA’s response to the corona virus pandemic combines a host of top-rated antiviral, immune boosting and stress regulating herbs. It is specially formulated to help fortify your constitution, destroy viruses and maintain a lid on anxiety/stress levels - all while tasting delicious. And don't forgot the deep antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions too! This ultimate antiviral daily tea blend is packed with 100% ANTIVIRALS  and FIVE ADAPTOGENS (all but Ginger and Lemon Balm, which are "adaptogen companion" herbs, further enhancing the adaptogenic effects and are two favorite antivirals).

An amazing herbal blend from local Oakland tea company, specializing in herbal and adaptogenic teas. 

1.5oz pouch

All organic ingredients: Sarsaparilla root, Hibiscus blossom, Spearmint leaf, Rose petal, Ashwagandha root, Codonopsis root, Astragalus root, Sage leaf. (CAFFEINE FREE)

Flavor Profile: Full body; round, deep root; bright floral front with creamy sweet, citrus and touch of spice. (PAIRS WITH WHITE TEA)

Steeping Instructions: 1-2tsp | 8oz | 212˚F | 10-25+ min. Best to use spring or filtered water. Bring water to boil, pour over leaves, let steep, strain into drinking vessel. For iced tea, brew strong, let cool, strain over ice. For greater health benefit, steep at least twice. Drink 2 - 6 cups per day for three weeks, take a week off; repeat. (The week off is a general guideline from Russian researchers, to maintain potency of effects on the body.) 

ANTIVIRAL NOTE: Pertinent to our current pandemic; this formula contains two herbs clinically tested to confirm their exceptional antiviral capacities - ASTRAGALUS and SAGE!

Health Benefits: Daily Balance is formulated to benefit over all balance and healthy functioning for your body's vital systems including adrenal, sexual/reproductive, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, immune and cognitive) as well as pleasure your palate so you can enjoy your healthy daily ritual any time; day or night.

The stress hormone regulatory effects of the adaptogenic herbs (Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Codonopsis) have been clinically proven to help maintain relaxed vitality in the midst of stressful conditions, as well as normal conditions.

Rosemary: For love & protection

Cedar: For prosperity & protection

Clove: Protective & conjuring

Gold: Inner beauty, personal power

Yarrow: Boundary work - the difference between your energy and someone else's energy 

Rose: Love, open heart, softening

Citrine: Courage, Self Esteem, Beauty and Joy 

Ingredients: essential oils of: rosemary, cedar, clove // essences of: gold, yarrow, rose, citrine 

Viruses are hella tricky. Science considers viri as just kinda alive, like half made robot creatures that need our cells to exist. Viruses are truly unique beings, their own branch on the tree of life. As an herbalist, my relationship to plant medicine is like a marriage. Like any marriage, it comes with in-laws: pathogens and pain. Bru-tal.

Yet working to understand the in-laws, no matter how unsavory, is a path to understanding your life love.

Infections, like your mother in-law, have a lot to say. Listening gives insight into treatment, like choosing appropriate herbs or never, ever bringing up taking the plastic off the living room furniture.

Here is where I fall in love with plant medicine all over again.

Phytochemistry aka plant chemistry got its own ancient wisdom. Licorice and lemon balm put the smack down on viri getting a foothold in our precious cells. They’re like professional finger prayers when viri got a grip. Myrrh stimulates immune cell activity, empowering our own bod to kick out unwelcome guests.

Entering Cold Sore Killa, a tincture combining powers of all three plants. Drop a few drops on your ‘sore throughout the day.

Safe to ingest.

1 oz 

Ingredients:

- High proof spirits*

- lemon balm*

- licorice root*

- myrrh gum resin*  

*Organic

If you’re looking to add an herbal dimension to your basic first aid kit, let me introduce the Bite & Burn Spray! Mild burns and insect bites can be given a quick spritz to aid in pain and faster recovery of your ow-ified skin. Witch hazel contains tannins which help the skin to tighten and therefore reduce swelling and pain and promote faster healing of broken skin. Witch hazel also acts as an antimicrobial, sending opportunistic bacteria on their way.

Fat and the Moon's yarrow hydrosol bring the first aid properties of the plant. Along with being astringent and antimicrobial, yarrow aids the skin in minimizing scarring and inflammation. Lavender and tea tree essential oil also act as antimicrobials as well as anti-inflammatories and antiseptics.

But let’s not focus on their ‘anti’ side too much, because all of the ingredients in the Bite & Burn Spray are way pro-healing.

Side note: for all burns, don’t apply any kind of ointment when you are first burned as it will trap in the ‘heat’ and your burn can get more serious. Give a good Bite & Burn spritz to the area and let dry, after a day you can apply ointment to mend your skin.

1 fl oz 

- distilled water

- F&M's yarrow hydrosol

- witch hazel extract*

- lavender essential oil*

- tea tree essential oil*

*Organic