Hello dear Friends. I hope this newsletter is finding you all in a grounded and peaceful space.
I decided to step back and take a moment of silence in June. I started on a newsletter, but everything in my head felt jumbled and confusing – I felt called to be still and listen. So much happened last month to and for our BIPOC community members. I am learning about allyship and how to be active and helpful towards building a better America. I am learning a lot of history, about appropriation, and that there is a lot that can change to bring equality, justice and peace to our BIPOC community. My heart, eyes and ears are wide open; I’ll keep learning and listening and acting as the needs for this movement evolve. I am actively sharing information and resources on EZ Herbs Instagram and in our stories. Please, if you are a member of the BIPOC community and in need of plant medicine but are unable to procure it, reach out to me at corey@ezherbs.net and I will help you get what you need.
From June sales, I will be able to donate $150 towards a couple of organizations that I feel aligned with: In Her It Blooms was created by Regina, a thoughtful practitioner with herbalism running deep in her veins. She is receiving Herbal Reparations for Wellness Consultations that will be offered to Black and Indigenous folks that need this type of care. Locally, Dobbin-Kauv Garden Farm is run by Tiffany Washington, a US Navy Veteran who uses organic practices to sustain urban areas. Black-owned farmland has seen a sharp decline – only about 1% of our nation’s farms are owned by Black Farmers. This donation will go towards helping Dobbin-Kauv prepare for their fall garden.
The past couple of months have also found me easing into the flow of product-making. I recently finished jarring a fresh batch of salves, just in time for nature fun in the hot and wild Texas sun. Comfrey is a superstar for healing deep muscle or bone trauma, and helping to relieve the pain and swelling associated with sprains, strains and bruising. Our golden Calendula Salve is a soothing remedy for hot, red skin, from eczema to diaper rash to sunburn. Scratch No More Salve, Wound Salve and All Purpose Salve is the perfect trio of topicals to help get you through all of your summer shenanigans and will be offered in a bundle on the website for a special price. And, of course, our Black Salve and Fungal Salve for more specific and quite effective care of skin irritations and growths.
Some new products have also come into fruition in a rather timely fashion. This Spring I was offered an abundant harvest of Milky Oats which I processed three different ways. Milky Oats is deeply nourishing, and is helpful to repair a frazzled or burnt out nervous system. I also harvested a basket of Mimosa blossoms which is available as a tincture. Mimosa trees are known as “The Happiness Tree” and is a beautiful friend to work with when you are feeling less chipper than your normal self, most often due to an overload of anxiety or tension. *These are seasonal and are in limited supply*
Be sure you’re following EZ Herbs on Facebook and Instagram @ez_herbs to keep up with my happenings, new products and other ramblings. If you’d like to learn more about the businesses doing wonderful work for their community that will be receiving donations, their Instagram pages are @dobbinkauvfarm and @inheritblooms As you take care of each other, please do not forget to take care of yourselves. With much Love and many Green Blessings to You – Corey G.
