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Month: May 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Wellness Workshops

Join us June 2, 2024 for a Seamoss making and Kombucha brewing workshop at Centered Healing LLC in Riverwest, Milwaukee, WI.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sea-moss-an-kombucha-hands-on-workshop-tickets-858392825047

OR email me at rootsgirl@empressroots.com to signup and pay when you arrive.

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Last week was the magazine release event for @pers Last week was the magazine release event for @personandplanetmag @purevantliving at @marn_arts …on earth day! What a joy to co-write and share the experience of beekeeping and alchemy with you all. Our article is featured in the 6th release that you can purchase via @purevantliving website. Thanks to all who came out and purchased @empress_rootz goods and Hemken Honey from  @scottyscartissue . We have to be the change we want to see in this world 🌍 💓🌱☀️ 🐝
We have JUN! Also known as the “champagne of kom We have JUN! Also known as the “champagne of kombucha”. It’s a honey based kombucha - basically a relative of kombucha that adapted to eat honey instead of sugar. I’m very pleased with how this one tastes and all the fizzzzzz it brings with it. So refreshing, full of gut healthy probiotics and cultures and has a small little zip of caffeine from the delicious jasmine green tea I used for the base of this batch. Raw honey courtesy of Hemken Honey @scottyscartissue …. Can’t wait to have you taste test this one 🍯 🍵 💛🌱. Hit me up if your local and wanna purchase a bottle. $20 🫶🏽#empressroots #guthealth #jun #rawhoney #kombucha #herbalhealing #greentea #fermentsareyourfriends
Soursop and guava leaf tea. Soursop fi sekkle yuh Soursop and guava leaf tea. Soursop fi sekkle yuh nerves we say inna Jamaica. 🇯🇲 one if the best cancer prevention herbs there is! Soursop leaves are known to reduce cancer cells and prevent them. The soursop fruit looks like a big bulbous tumor, so u know what it’s good for 🙏🏽💚 the fruit has this custard like texture and the taste is like in between a banana and pineapple. The flavor comes thru in the leaf. Drunk a cup soursop tea every evening to relax your mind and provide key nutritions ☀️ Soursop is also called graviola, guyabano, and in Latin America guanábana. Guava leaf tea may help improve digestion, regulate blood sugar levels, and reduce menstrual cramps. It is also rich in antioxidants, which can boost the immune system and promote heart health. #soursop #bushtea #herbaltea #anticancer #empressroots #guavaleaf #jamaicanherbs #herbalhealing #plantmedicine #plantallies #herbalist
Empress Roots “love potion” aromatherapy rolle Empress Roots “love potion” aromatherapy roller is one to use with loving intent. Green aventurine crystals for heart chakra balance, ylang ylangs seductive uplifting aroma… complete the practice with a self love mantra as you roll this beautiful scent of organic essential oils in an organic cold pressed coconut oil carrier. These rollers are super special, with pieces of homegrown lavender blossoms. $12 each 💗🌼☀️
Bee Balm!!!! I keep making batches of it because y Bee Balm!!!! I keep making batches of it because you guys are loving it ! Honeybee propolis has exceptional skin healing benefits. This tacky botanically charged substance is what the bees tack everything down with in their hives…. It’s a protector. A barrier. The aroma is like nothing else. Soothing, calming, earthy and slightly sweet. I infuse it with organic virgin cold pressed olive oil, add in raw Hemken 🍯 honey, CBD extracted into organic mct coconut oil, and beeswax from the same hives. The convienant biodegradable cardboard push up tube allows for easy application anywhere on the body. It’s not just a fancy lip balm (although your lips will be grateful) ☺️ #beepropolis #cbd #infusions #alchemy #herbalhealing #beeswax #localproducts #collaborations #empressrootsherbs #empressroots #healingbalm #honey
Jamaican dog blood, St. John’s bush and Soursop Jamaican dog blood, St. John’s bush and Soursop leaf. These herbs are all amazing for woman’s uterine support, calms nerves, helps with PCOS, ovarian cysts, fibroids, aids to heal pelvic inflammation, period pains, menstrual cramps… also helps men with prostate issues. #jamaicandogsblood #stjohnsbushtea #soursopleaf #herbaltea #herbalremedies #empressrootsherbs
Fresh batch of organic herbal healing salve. This Fresh batch of organic herbal healing salve. This simple yet effective herbal remedy has been one of my first and most popular salves to date. I wildcraft or grow my own and infuse: calendula, chamomile, st johns wort, plantain leaf in organic cold pressed virgin olive oil. Add in local beeswax and vitamin E. One of the best skin healing remedies great for scrapes, cuts, burns, bruises, lowers skin inflammation from eczema and psoriasis. Some use it as a “lube” ;) …. Sole use for scalp treatment, some use on their baby’s butts for diaper rash, it’s really versatile. $7 for a 1 oz tin. Empressroots.com #healingsalve #herbalsalve #organicakincare #infusedoils🌾🌿 #stjohnswort #calendula #chamomile #plantainleaf #beeswax #skinhealing #empressrootsherbs
Listen, if you know you know. Beef tallow. #nuffsa Listen, if you know you know. Beef tallow. #nuffsaid  I whipped up this face/body cream that melts into your skin. The amount of hydration my skin needs in Midwest winters is insane. Tallow and moringa have been my go-to so I decided to blend them with some Jamaican castor oil, a little CBD extracted into coconut oil and dropped in some organic vanilla oil (smells like frosting) 🧁 . You guys, magic 🪄!!! Tallows fatty acids are similar to those in sebum, the natural oily substance that moisturizes and protects skin. Works with your skins natural oils to hydrate without clogging pores. Tallows composition is similar to lipids in the skin so it can restore and reinforce the skin da natural barrier. Moringa, CBD and tallow all have anti inflammatory properties tons of nutrients, (A,D, E,B, K). Moringa oil is rich in retinol , a form of vitamin A. One of the most powerful anti aging substances that help reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen. This batch is fresh made and ready for yo skin :) $28 for 2 oz jar. All organic ingredients, tallow is rendered grass fed and grass finished. Send me up DM, find me at miliagers farmers market on Sunday, or order on my website.  #empressrootstallowbalm #talliwbalm #skincare #organiccleanskincare
Super stoked to be featured in a magazine publishe Super stoked to be featured in a magazine published by Milwaukees #1 sustainability advocate @skparfait .  Thank you Stephanie for all the positive impact you have had on our community . 🧡“ Person and Planet” focuses on local initiatives, highlighting sustainability and wellness in our community. You can find the latest issue at @thekindoasis. #wellness #kindness #sustainability #local #personandplanet If anything I’m taking with me into this new year is that we gotta take care of eachother. Our small businesses can and are making a HUGE difference.
Jamaican cinnamon leaf 🍂…. This bush medicine Jamaican cinnamon leaf 🍂…. This bush medicine has been used primarily for flavoring porridge, deserts, stews/curry and to make tea, but it has amazing medicinal value as well. Cinnamon leaf helps with digestive issues, inflammation, pain relief, stress relief, menstrual cramps and PmS, and lowers blood sugar level.  Blended with Moringa leaf and lemongrass, it makes an amazing nutritious boosting powerhouse of a tea, score cinnamon leaf on my website or check me at a local makers or farmers market. #cinnamonleaf  #herbalremedies #plantmedicine #empressroots
Local pollinators on a flower of a plant called “Spanish needle”. Another name for this medicinal plant is Jamaican chamomile. This herb is used for relief of menstrual problems, toothache, red/sore eyes and topically as its calming for skin irritation’s.  #jamaicanherbs #spanishneedle #honeybee #pollinators #herbalhealing #empressroots #herbalist #empressrootsherbs
Look up there 🌴🫶🏽🇯🇲 Look up there 🌴🫶🏽🇯🇲
Somedays I lay under the moon, And I thank Jah I’m breathing, then I say …don’t take me too soon …cos I’m here for a reason… 
#herbalist #jahworks #guidanceandprotection #herbalhealing #jamaica #jamaicanherbalist #bushmedicine #knowledge #ashe
One of the best sellers in my aromatherapy line… One of the best sellers in my aromatherapy line…. Stress relief roller. Amazing for alleviating headaches, migraines, stress and pain. Powered with full spectrum CBD oil and a blend of organic essential oils , heightened with the metaphysicalmpowers of reiki charged tigers eye, this roller will have you covered. All ingredients synergistically work together to help keep you cool calm and collected. I suggest rolling it on your temples, behind ears and foot bottom for best relief/effects. $20 each. #cbdaromatherapy #essentialoils #stressrelief #empressrootsherbs
Been in the lab today experimenting and alchemizin Been in the lab today experimenting and alchemizing ✨💛 came up with a cream that is super healing and packed full of vitamins and minerals provided by tallow. I blend a calendula infused olive oil, Jamaican castor oil, Moringa oil together for a lightweight , luxurious super healing body cream. It hydrates and soaks right up into your skin like a big hug 🤗. I’ve got 2 oz jars for $25… this stuff is so crazy soft and smooth…and has a warm vanilla aroma. #organicherbalhealing #skincare #moringaoil #beeftallowskincare #tallowbalm #calendulaoil #jamaicancastoroil #infusedherbsandoils #empressroots
New product excitement! After spending many hours New product excitement! After spending many hours this past spring/summer learning about beekeeping and all the ups and downs that come with it- I’ve decided to put some of my knowledge and “payments” for helping to work.  Collections of honeybee propolis became infused propolis oil…. And with a few other ingredients such as raw honey, beeswax, and some full spectrum CBD extracted in coconut oil….. we have an amazing healing balm! Amazing for lips, and healing skin inflammation, cuts, burns and basically anything you put this GOLD on .  It’s a clean, organic, simple recipe, but the hard work put into facilitating these bee products,making the messy propolis infusion and the alchemy it takes to blend is done with love and dedication.  I have a few of these for sale and will be making a couple more batches this winter as I know this would also be great on puppy paws, chapped skin and endless uses in the Wisconsin winters. Hit me up if you need some PropoLips balm in your life hehe 😜 #propolis #healingbalm #herbalhealing #empressroots #skincare thanks to @scottyscartissue for the knowledge , time, expertise and wisdom that comes with beekeeping 🐝
Ooooh behold the beauty of blue lotus flower … r Ooooh behold the beauty of blue lotus flower … rich in vitamins , minerals and has mild psychoactive effects that help get you into a state of bliss and relaxation. Used as a sleep aid and a way to dive into your dream worlds. @empress_rootz Lucid Dream Tea Blend offers a blend of herbs that is sure to get you feeling calm and relaxed. #the passion flower and chamomile help to get you super relaxed and sleepy, the blue lotus helps get you into that lucid dreaming state, while the mugwort helps you to recall those dreams. I also put some butterfly pea flower in this blend to heighten the nutrition benefits and because it turns blue when you steep it and purple when you add citrus. Helps with activating throat and third eye chakras as well.  Slip and sip this beautiful blend into your evening routine and see what your subconscious is trying to tell you. Love you 🩵💜…. Happy dreaming 💭 #bluelotustea #dreamteam #empressroots #herbalmedicine #herbalhealing #herbalist #butterflypeaflower #chamomile #passionflower #mugwort
The smell of elderberry syrup brewin is in the air The smell of elderberry syrup brewin is in the air!!! Love this uplifting spicy berry aroma …. And all of its medicinal benefits. Boost up your immune system before cold and flu season hits. Giving thanks for the culmination of the local elderberry and ginger 🫚 harvest In my kitchen . It’s all alchemy baby! This batch will be available next weekend at the markets in vending at. Or you can hit me up via messenger and I can ship you some to your home 🫚 8 oz for $25. ✨#elderberry #aroniaberry #ceyloncinnamon #localfreshginger #localrawhoney #clove #lotsoflove💕
Tulsi…. The holiest of basils 😆 the elixir of Tulsi…. The holiest of basils 😆 the elixir of life, queen of herbs - in all its royal beauty just filling my senses with calming rejuvenation. This sacred medicine is one of my all time favorites in my herb garden … makes me incredibly happy and grateful for its healing energy because of its innate ability to alleviate the physical effects of stress and help us adapt to changes in our body and environment. A truly holistic plant to support mind body and soul. Drink holy basil in tea to get super antioxidant boost, vitamin C, brain boosting benefits, support skin health , fight inflammation and also has been known to reduce cancer cells.  Thank you Tulsi 💜💚 #tulsi #holybasil #herbalmedicine #empressroots #herbalism
Have you wanted to learn to brew kombucha at home? Have you wanted to learn to brew kombucha at home? Or interested in learning more about and how to make sea moss gel? You’re in luck! We’re doing a hands on workshop covering both of these amazing gut health earth medicines.  Join us Sept 28 from 12-2 at centered healing in milwaukee. Link me for more details and how to sign up. We would love to host you!!! @empress_rootz  @urbanempress1
Here we have Raw bee propolis! It’s a resin-like Here we have Raw bee propolis! It’s a resin-like “bee glue” made from mixture of bee saliva, wax and pollen from different botanicals. They tack everything in the hives down with this, literally seal it up.  This stuff is gold to us humans!!! It’s antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral,anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant.  Propolis helps heal wounds, promotes oral hygiene aids for inflammation and treats cold sores. I have big plans for this batch I harvested from Scott’s honey house as we were spinning out freshly harvested honey 🍯. Very satisfying collecting this medicine. The smell alone instantly calms me…. #salves #tinctures #throatspray #mouthwash and some other infusions coming up 😊
Red clover blossoms…. They are plentiful this ti Red clover blossoms…. They are plentiful this time of year and they make such an amazing addition to summer herbal teas! It’s known to purify the blood and functions as a diuretic, expectorant, boosts circulation and cleanses the liver. I use red clover in my “women’s support tea blend” to help support menopause and pms symptoms in women.  It’s particularly concentrated in plant estrogen which can noticed skin in many ways. This beautiful flower also has anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce inflammation in the kidneys. Red clover is rich in antioxidants. #herbalhealing #redclover #herbaltea #plantmedicinewoman #empressroots
Picture yourself here. In perfect bliss....surroun Picture yourself here.
In perfect bliss....surrounded by the gentle embrace of the Caribbean Sea. Uplifted by Jamaica’s sunshine, positive vibes, supportive people, nourished with local organic foods, working on becoming the BEST version of YOURSELF.
JOIN US!!!!
November 30-December 5 in Negril, Jamaica for an all-inclusive Luxury wellness retreat that will encourage you to dream big, love yourself, and slow down in such a fast-paced world. Take some time away from the everyday hustle and FALL into YOURSELF.
We have only a few Garden Rooms left. The affordable price of $1850 (plus $500 deposit secures your spot). Everything included in this 6 day/5 night experience (except airfare).
Follow the link for more info and to register today!
Please feel free to DM me with any questions or if you need to work out a payment plan to be able to treat yourself to this amazing experience.
https://www.centeredhealingllc.com/fall-into-yourself-2024
Hosted By Empress Roots and Centered Healing LLC ❤
Picture yourself here. In perfect bliss....surroun Picture yourself here.
In perfect bliss....surrounded by the gentle embrace of the Caribbean Sea. Uplifted by Jamaica’s sunshine, positive vibes, supportive people, nourished with local organic foods, working on becoming the BEST version of YOURSELF.
JOIN US!!!!
November 30-December 5 in Negril, Jamaica for an all-inclusive Luxury wellness retreat that will encourage you to dream big, love yourself, and slow down in such a fast-paced world. Take some time away from the everyday hustle and FALL into YOURSELF.
We have only a few Garden Rooms left. The affordable price of $1850 (plus $500 deposit secures your spot). Everything included in this 6 day/5 night experience (except airfare).
Follow the link for more info and to register today!
Please feel free to DM me with any questions or if you need to work out a payment plan to be able to treat yourself to this amazing experience.
https://www.centeredhealingllc.com/fall-into-yourself-2024 
Hosted By @empress_rootz and Centered Healing LLC
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Little taste of offerings you can find at any of t Little taste of offerings you can find at any of the events I setup at this summer/fall. Check my website empressroots.com for list of locations and dates :) Hope to see you and chat herbs with you - out in the wild 😜💜☀️🍃✨🌱🫶🏽
If you know you know…. This refreshing, upliftin If you know you know….
This refreshing, uplifting, feel good natural spray has many uses. Use it as a body, room or linen spray. Freshen up your car, your kids, your partners stinky shoes 🤪…. However you chooose to use this amazing spray, I’m sure you will fall in love with it as much as everyone who purchases it does. This has become a shop best seller and I’m pretty proud of this blend. Unlike most of the sprays you may see in stores, this one is made with organic, clean ingredients and has zero emulsifiers, preservatives or unnecessary toxic stuff. Our skin is our largest organ of our body…. If you care what you put in it, you should care what you put ON it. #lilacs bring a certain freshness nostalgia to people’s senses , this spray is like springtime inna bottle . For sale at n my shop at empressroots.com or find me at any number of makers im vending at this summer/fall. $15 a bottle. Score yours today …. As my friend Dena says “it’s essential for living” ☺️💜✨ #flowerspray #naturalsprays #ylangylang #jasmine #lilac #love
The wonders of fireweed. This plant has some amazi The wonders of fireweed. This plant has some amazing skin healing properties … it grows in the northern region mostly (had to drive 4 hours north to find this) and it’s such a potent medicine. I made flower essence as it helps heal heart, I made a healing salve with her willow-like leaves , and a yummy jelly. Such a good firey energy. Today is the lions gate 8-8-8 portal, see y’all on the other side . Love love 💗🌸#fireweed
Don’t mind me…. Just here wrapping herbs for s Don’t mind me…. Just here wrapping herbs for smudge sticks. These have sage, lavender, calendula, rose, monarda, and yellow tansy. #cleansing #smudge #smudgestick #smudgewands #energycleansing #herbalist #wildflowers #herbalmedicine #intentionsetting #positive #flow #empressrootsherbs
One of my favorite summer herbs for making smudge One of my favorite summer herbs for making smudge wands, tea blends and cooking.
Sage is a must
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