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Testimonials

John Dromgoole, owner The Natural Gardener 
Every so often an individual is blessed in their field of expertise to become a leader in their community. Ellen has been blessed in this way and has planted the seeds of healing, physically and emotionally, in all of those individuals lucky enough to have taken her courses.

Rosemary Gladstar, Master Herbalist, Teacher, Speaker, Founder of United Plant Savers-
What a privilege it's been for me to have the opportunity to walk this joyful green path with Ellen over the years. A fantastic gardener, teacher, and wonderful community herbalist, she is quite simply one of the most vivacious and uplifting individuals I know. Being around her is being around a spark of radiant light. I was amazed to visit her gardens in Austin, Texas. Amidst live oak and cedar elms, she's created a sanctuary for plants and people. Ellen's work with United Plant Savers has been exemplary. She's one of our most active members and has done much to spread the word of medicinal plant conservation to the Austin community.

Paul Gelber, customer, ECHINACEA Tincture- It may be hard to spell or pronounce, but when you take some, it's easy to see the powerful effects of this magical immune-booster.  In my youth, I was sick a lot; five, six times a year; high fever; out for a week.  Then in my forties I discovered echinacea, and the moment I feel the slightest twinge of a bug comin' on, I take it, and the next day that bug is history.  In the last twenty years I haven't had more than a few mild colds lasting a day.
  This stuff is fantastic. If it works for me, it will work for you.

Janelle Kuhn

“We’ve been using the Peaceful spirit tincture every night before we go to bed, and neither one of us has slept as well in years! We both sleep through the night when we used to wake up several times. Thanks for giving us a great night’s sleep!”

Amy Phillip, customer, New Zealand

I started using EZ Herbs Calendula Salve about 2-3 yrs. ago when my friend Jenny from the Herb Bar recommended it for my daughter's diaper rash.  It worked wonders!  Then I discovered that it worked for the skin rash she was developing from animal dander as well.  Since then I have used it on her skin for any kind of irritation, such as chlorine etc.  She is very fair and with red hair so her skin is very sensitive.  The calendula salve has been a savior and so much so that almost 3 years later and half way around the world, I am still ordering it.  Our family just moved to New Zealand and we ran out and had to have a visiting friend restock us.  Thank Goodness it was just in time.  Thank you Ellen for all the love and care that goes into your products.  It shows.  I have even started to use it for when my skin gets dry in places during the cold, dry months.  Hurrah!  And after getting your brochure and updates, I am very curious about your other products as well.  Thanks again.

Love, Amy, Philip and especially Isa

Lakeway Garden Club  Austin, Tx

On behalf of the Lakeway Garden Club we'd like to thank you and your staff for a delightful visit!  The superb food (thanks Brother Chef!), the entertaining and enlightening talk, your lovely gardens and the fun activities that you planned all got RAVE reviews!  I'm sure that this program will be one of the all time favorites for our group.  Thanks for everything!

Karen and Nancy

Rabbi Monty Eliasov Austin, Texas  Client
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I had a bout of gout in my right toe and the pain would just not completely go away.  I took a number of the right good remedies internally (like asorbate C and black cherry extract) and those swiftly cleared it up by at least 50% within a day or so.  I then applied a number of homeopathic ointments topically to the toe joint that healed it even further until just 10% was just hanging in there still annoying the toe joint.  Then in desperation I drove all the way down to South Austin to purchase and try out EZ Herbs' small bottle of Knitbone Salve and within three days that last stubborn 10% of the gout finally au revoired.  I highly recommend this traditional and powerful salve for appropriate topical use when a stubborn gout pain just won't go away!  

Joyce Billings, client-
As we get older our skin's tolerance changes. The corner of my outer eyes have become sensitive to my make up (same products I have used for years). The skin becomes red, thin and itchy. My dermatologist gave me a prescription steroid type ointment that makes you sun sensitive (which a gardener doesn't need). I choose not to use the prescribed meds and started to used a little extra Queen of Hungary's Water on the corner of my eyes in the morning and before going to sleep. In a couple of applications the skin is healed of and no longer thin and sensitive. The healing properties of this product are great. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

Kristi Johnson, student and client-
On products: "I have used many of Ellen's products that are grown from her garden. I like to use Ellen's products because I know they are organic, of good quality due to the love and care she dedicates to her plants, and they work!"
On presentations: "Ellen creates a fun and warm environment enhancing learning and self-expression. Ellen believes everyone has something to offer to the learning experience. She provides hands-on experience through in-depth plant walks
, visuals, and tea tastings."

Kathy, customer
Hi Ellen,
Your Lovely Lubricant has been helping greatly with dryness of the vagina and cervix. I've experienced an amazing improvement in the past month that I've been applying it daily.  Kathy

Hannah, Austin customer

When I quit smoking four years ago, I developed asthma (or asthma-like symptoms).  For years, I was able to use a homeopathic remedy that alleviated the symptoms after they started, but not completely.  I have used the Respiratory Resolve tincture daily (one dropper full) as a preventative for about 8 months.  In that time I have only experienced asthma once, other than maybe briefly in the mornings before I take my tincture.  I highly recommend this product to anyone with respiratory issues of any kind.

S.K. Rosina Newton, Horticulturist
The Natural Gardener, Austin, Texas
  Ellen Zimmerman, of EZ Herbs, presents about one herb class each year for our customers at the Natural Gardener. These are always popular classes with our customers; this year’s class attracted about 50 attendees I always learn something new about herbs at Ellen’s classes, even though I have been an amateur herbalist for over a decade.  She teaches us about herbs, their culinary and medicinal uses, and their growing conditions in an easy-to-understand, organized, and friendly way, with a great sense of humor. Ellen’s talks incite our enthusiasm about herbs, of course, but also give us an understanding of organic gardening and our natural environment, as well as a keen awareness of and a responsibility for our own health..

Wanda, a very satisfied customer
I just placed an order for your Menopause Made EZ tincture.  I recently moved from Austin, TX to Florida so of course I can't get it locally.  I stumbled upon the tincture at People's Pharmacy in Austin.  When I asked the clerk at People's if it worked, she said, "we can't keep it on the shelf".  So with that comment, I bought a bottle.  It has totally eliminated my night sweats which so far are the only symptom I'm having.  Thanks!

 

Karen Johnston, student-
Ellen, you have been an inspiration to me. After taking your classes, I have started on my own herb garden. I drink herbal teas almost daily, and have made several dinners with herbs that have the approval of my family. Your method of teaching is informative and easy to understand, and you have such a caring attitude. Thanks for doing what you do!

Karen Cannatti, Coordinator of Mayfield Park Gardening Symposium-
Ellen Zimmermann is a herbal guru. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic, she can talk about herbs for cooking, cosmetics and medicinal uses as well as landscaping with herbs. A great speaker!

Steven Meltzer

I have been using your products now for nearly three years.  I don't normally do this, but I think it is time that I thanked you and your staff for your superior service and products that now have proved themselves through the test of time.  I especially wanted to let all of you know how beneficial one of  your products, the Perfect Cream, has been in my life.  As you can see, I live in a very hot, dry climate. But what is less known about Las Vegas is that it can get quite chilly (with very low humidity) in the desert during the winter.  What's amazing about the Perfect Cream is that it acts as a protective moisturizer in both the hot and cold weather on my hands and my face.  In addition, it is "perfect" for use after shaving because of its additional healing properties, and in winter, when combined with your All Purpose Salve it can quickly make the dry cracking skin around my cuticles soften and heal in one day.  Finally, not the least of its advantages is that it is so economical.  I use it almost every day, and so little is needed for each application that a small one ounce jar can last literally months. 

It is very rare to find great products and service combined in one company. Thank you very much, and keep up the great work.