Herbs & Oils & Soap ~ Oh My!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 9:54PM 
Medicine Woods Herbals...in the beginning
Having an interest in plants and herbal medicine, I was really attracted to aromatherapy and essential oils. While living in the Santa Fe area, I was exposed to an amazing community of healers, herbalists, crystal and lightworkers, aromatherapists, and body workers.
The rock shops were loaded with crystals of every size and color. The shelves were filled with tiny vials of magical healing oil blends with cute labels. I thought to myself, 'I can do that!'
I purchased a few ingredients and soon started mixing my own blends. I added hand-made labels, glitter, and sometimes even a ribbon. Much time and 'good energy' went into each of these little magical treasures and I love sharing them with family and friends.
After moving back to Wisconsin, I soon was making bath salts, crèmes, salves, herbal tinctures and flower essences... soon “Medicine Woods Herbals” was born.
I had thought about making soap for a long time before I tried it. I have to admit I was a little nervous about using Lye, but after researching and finding some recipes, I decided to give it a shot. Of course it wasn't as difficult or scary as I thought it would be. I found I enjoy the chemistry of it. I guess sometimes we should 'just go for it'!
The soap-making is a wonderful hobby as well as a small business. I have fun creating all the different varieties using precious and essential oils, as well as herbs, oatmeal, and other natural ingredients.
I'm graduating soon in Master Herbalism at The Center for Healing Arts Herb and Eco School so it’s a perfect avenue to explore herbal remedies as well as learn more about the medicinal properties of plants.
I love to grow medicinal plants and culinary plants and use them to make natural remedies, skin care, and soap. I've been working closely with animals and have had some successes this year using herbs with my horses and dogs. I've also had some challenges with 2 horses for the last year or two.
I make 'custom' soaps and products for people (and pets), although I do make lots to keep on hand. I sell locally (in small batches) and also can ship USPS anywhere in the U.S.
I offer classes here at Medicine Woods Herbals, through The Center For Healing Arts Herb and Eco School near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and at the Maiden Rock Inn, Maiden Rock, WI. Upcoming classes include Kitchen Cosmetics, Lye Process Soap making, Herbal Tinctures, Flower Essence or Gemstone Elixirs, and Crystal Healing.
For more information, visit Medicine Woods Herbals here
Reader Comments (3)
This is a great post, let me know when you have wonderful calendula soap again, it was dyn-O-mite! I still refer often to my handout from the great Kitchen Cosmetics Class.
Thanks Judy! I knew you'd like this one. Just did some more updates...I have to get busy making more soap now...
I really appreciate getting good comments too..it's what keeps these things flowing...
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