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Maria's    Corner

 

Used to be, in the back of the store, just past the shelf marked "Strange and Wonderful Items of Unusual Interest" (where you were sure to see something you never saw before) was Maria’s Corner. Now, due to restraints of space, Maria's corner exists only in cyberspace. Here you will find products selected by our Production Manager, Maria Roderick which reflect the needs of the season, a special holiday or just Maria’s whim. The savvy shopper checks this spot on every visit knowing that Maria changes her display often.

 

 

Maria's own comments about these products are in red below.

 

Maria's current display is called Winter Defense and includes the following:

 

 

Shampoos

 

SOOTHING SOAP & SHAMPOO
Extra nourishing and gentle for dry, damaged and sensitive conditions. Contains: Comfrey Root Symphytum officinale, org., Marshmallow Root Althaeas officinalis, org., Comfrey Leaf Symphytum officinale, org., Marshmallow Leaf Althaea officinalis, and the essential oils of Geranium (Bourbon) Pelargonium asperum, Lavender Lavandula angustifolia, wild, and Frankincense Boswellia carterii, wild, blended into a soap base of the most simple ingredients: Purified Water, Decyl Polyglucose, Vegetable Glycerin, Apple Cider Vinegar and Xanthan Gum. "My current favorite of all the Cheryl's Herbs Soaps & Shampoos. It's wonderful as a healing & moisturizing body wash. This is the only soap I felt safe using for a recent allergic skin rash. It is so safe and gentle without chemicals. I think it makes my hair really soft too."

 

DRY SKIN SOAP & SHAMPOO
With Acacia flower, Marshmallow RootAlthaeas, org., Calendula Flower, Chickweed Herb, Benzoin Absolute, and the essential oils of Lavender Lavandula angustifolia, wild, Patchouli, Cedarwood (Red), Vetivert, Orange, & Tagette, blended into a soap base of the most simple ingredients: Purified Water, Decyl Polyglucose, Vegetable Glycerin, Apple Cider Vinegar and Xanthan Gum "This is our most popular soap & shampoo for dry skin. This has the best essential oil combination! I love the scent - sweet & floral but not to feminine. Great as a hand soap especially this time of year when we are exposed to such harsh weather and dry air indoors."

 

 

Skin Care

 

MOISTURIZING SKIN TONIC
New Formula! Better than ever! For face and body. Neroli, Rose Otto & Helichrysum (Immortelle) in Aloe Gel, Rosa Mosqueta & Vitamin E Oils (2 & 4 OZ in amber glass spray bottle). "The name says it all. This is our classic moisturizing skin product. It has a light floral scent and a lot of Vitamin E and Rose Hip Seed oil to help repair dry, cracked skin. I keep a bottle on my desk for use throughout the day. As much as I wash my hands, this product keeps them feeling soft."

 

 

MARSHMALLOW EMOLLIENT
For skin and hair. Neroli Essential Oil, Marshmallow Root infused into Vegetable Glycerin, Aloe Gel and Jojoba Oil. [Use one drop for hand lotion and small amounts for other skin areas. For tangles & conditioning, apply small amount to hands and fingers to "comb" through wet or dry hair. For all uses apply sparingly. Shake well before each use.] (2 & 4 OZ Size in plastic squeeze bottle, 8 & 16 OZ Size in amber glass bottle). "This is probably our most intensive moisturizing product. A little goes a long way. Use just a drop to moisturize your hands. I love it as a leave-in hair conditioner. Most traditional creamy conditioners are usually full of chemicals and seem to cause my skin to break out, but I don't have that problem with Marshmallow Emollient. I use about a quarter-sized amount on my hair. It's very softening."

 

 

NATIVE SKIN TONIC FOR FACE & BODY
Sandalwood, Palmarosa, Lavender in Aloe Gel & Native Infused Oil: Echinacea Purpurea Leaf & Flower, Golden Glow Flower, Jewelweed Herb, Greenbrier Leaf infused into Sunflower & Vitamin E Oils. One of Cheryl's Herbs Native Collection - herbal products designed to encourage the cultivation and preservation of American native plant species. (4 OZ). "I love just about anything with Sandalwood in it. This Skin Tonic is very special because it contains the infused oils of plants traditionally used for healing all types of skin problems. It is a strong moisturizer with less of a feminine scent that men and women both seem to like."

 

 

 

Balms

 

Category Image:comfblm3.jpgCOMFREY BALM

So nice for the skin and such a helpful aid to tissue and bones. Great as a lip balm also! Contains the essential oils of Yarrow, Lavender and Carrot in a base of Comfrey infused Sunflower & Vitamin E Oils and unbleached Missouri Beeswax. "This has always been my favorite Cheryl's Herbs balm. I use it to heal really chapped and small cuts and cracks on my hands. It works fast."


 

GINSENG ROSE BALM
Rose Absolute Rosa damascena, org. Pure Essential Oil in a base of Ginseng Panax quinquefolius Infused Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Rosa Mosqueta Oil & Beeswax. "A real treat for your skin. This is the softest Cheryl's Herbs balm, generously scented with Rose Absolute. It can be used as a lip balm or as a hand, face or body moisturizer. Some women like to use it as a night cream for mature skin. Rosa Mosqueta Oil has been found to help with scarring and wrinkles."

 

 

 

RATTLESNAKE MASTER BALM
One of Cheryl's Herbs Native Collection - herbal products designed to encourage the cultivation and preservation of American native plant species. Contains the essential oils of Fir (Silver), Cajeput, Frankincense, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Cedarwood (Atlas), Lavender, wild in a base of Echinacea Purpurea Leaf & Flower and Rattlesnake Master Root infused into Sunflower & Vitamin E Oils and unbleached Missouri Beeswax. Soothing formula of completely natural, historic ingredients. Soothing for muscles, joints and the respiratory system. Traditionally also applied to temples or forehead for promoting comfort in head areas. Excellent product for insect activity, outdoor recreation, sports and traveling. "I use this at the first sign of muscle or joint aches. Usually I feel fine the next day. The essential oil combination in this balm has a very pleasing scent and is extremely useful for respiratory problems. I like it as a chest rub for really bad congestion."

 

 

PAW GEP`S AMAZING AROMATIC BALM
The famous recipe from Thailand, where it is used as a chest or head rub, for insect bites and sore muscles. Camphor, Birch (Yellow), Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon Leaf, Cajeput & Clove,
and Menthol Crystals in a base of Sunflower oil and unbleached Missouri Beeswax.
"This balm is used for all the things Rattlesnake Master Balm is used for but it's been around a lot longer. I prefer this one for sinus or tension headaches. I just rub a little on my temples and neck and relax. It's very cooling."

 

Pure Essential Oil Mixture

 

SINUS MIXTURE
Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint

 "A winter essential. I like to diffuse this mixture at home to fight germs. This mixture works fast to open up stuffy sinuses. A small bottle is great to keep with you everywhere you go for quick relief."

 

 

Special Essential Oil Blend

 

RESPIRATORY BLEND
Sandalwood, Cajeput in Aloe Gel, Plantain Leaf & Thyme Leaf Extracts.

"This is an external chest rub product. I have used this for tight chest congestion. It's especially good for bedtime."

 

 

Herbal Teas

 

RESPIRATORY TEA
Marshmallow Root, Coltsfoot Leaf, Plantain Leaf, Mullein Flower, Anise Seed, Thyme Leaf,

Slippery Elm Bark, Peppermint Leaf. "This is a tasty tea. I use it for coughs and congestion. It has a lot of the herbs famous for their soothing & expectorant properties. I especially like it with honey. Paw Gep's St. Louis Exotic Wild Raw Honey, of course!"

 

 

 

WARMING TEA
Catnip Flower & Leaf, Peppermint Leaf, Hyssop Herb, Melissa Herb (Lemon Balm), Lemon Verbena Leaf, Elder Flower, Ginger Root, Safflower Flower & Yarrow Flower. "I love this tea on those bone-chilling days. It helps improve circulation and I keep it on hand in case of a fever. It can help to break the fever."

 

 

 

SINUS TEA
Marshmallow Root, Mullein Flower, Thyme Leaf, Lavender Flower, Elder Flower, Peppermint Leaf, Plantain Leaf & Rosemary Leaf. "This is one of my favorite teas. It tastes really good, is comforting and helps relieve a stuffy head."

 

 

Bath Herbs

 

DRY SKIN BATH HERBS
Slippery Elm Bark Ulmus fulva, Acacia Flower Pseudo acacis, Chickweed Herb Stellaria media, Calendula Flower Calendula officinalis, Peach Tree Leaf Prunus persica. "During the winter a warm bath can be really comforting for your mind and body. This herb mixture is great for dry skin or itchy, irritated skin. Don't forget to use one of our specially made Bath Bags to put the herbs in. Squeeze the bag a lot to release the healthy properties of the herbs."

 

 

 

SWEAT BATH HERBS
Catnip Leaf & Flower Nepeta cataria, Peppermint Leaf Mentha piperita, Yarrow Flower Achillea millefolium, Elder Flower Sambucus nigra/canadensis, Hyssop Herb Hyssopus officinalis. "This bath herb combination can be detoxifying and promotes sweating which can help break a fever"

 

 

 

Liquid Extracts

 

ASTRAGALUS ROOT EXTRACT
Astragalus membranaceus, Organic, USA, Alcohol by volume = ~26%

"I use Astragalus every day to help strengthen my immune system. It is a traditional Chinese herb. A wonderful tonic herb for the immune system."


ECHINACEA ROOT LEAF FLOWER & SEED EXTRACT
Echinacea purpurea, Organic or Natural Farmed, USA, Alcohol ~26%

Some authorities suggest it should not be used in autoimmune diseases and also recommend a maximum duration of eight weeks for the internal and external use of fresh juice and galenic preparations thereof of the above-ground parts of this species. One of Cheryl’s Herbs Native Collection herbal products designed to encourage the cultivation and preservation of American native plant species.
"This time of year I always keep echinacea on hand and take it at the first sign of cold or flu symptoms."

 

 

Liquid Extract Combinations

 

RESPIRATORY EXTRACT
Marshmallow Root, Plantain Leaf, Coltsfoot Leaf, Mullein Leaf & Flower, Fennel Seed, Thyme Leaf, Slippery Elm Bark (Inner), Peppermint Leaf. 

 

SINUS EXTRACT
Marshmallow Root, Elder Flower, Lavender Flower, Mullein Leaf & Flower, Thyme Leaf, Horseradish Root, Peppermint Leaf, Rosemary Leaf.

 

"These two extract combinations are similar to the teas bearing the same names but are much easier to use, especially if you don't have time to brew tea. A one-ounce bottle is easy to take along with you everywhere to help treat sinus and respiratory symptoms."

 

 

Vacuum Dried Extract Powder

 

LAPACHO (Pau D`Arco) EXTRACT powder
Tabebuia avelleneda
Wild
Brazil
"The benefits of this herb are too many to list! This extract powder is great as a tea. It dissolves in water. I like it with honey and try to drink a cup a day to boost my immune system."

   

Look for Maria's Spring Display. Appearing here soon!

 

 

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