Highlights:

• Garlic: Antimicrobial, Antifungal and Antibacterial
• Herbal Tincture Sale
• Introducing our New Meadowsweeties!
• Meadowsweet Herbs' Holistic Healing Center Immune System Special
• Fall Herbal Medicine Making Classes

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Missoula, Montana

Garlic

Most of us are familiar with garlic as a culinary herb, but did you know that garlic is one of the single best herbs for the cold and flu season? Garlic stimulates the immune system. It helps activate phagocytes to "eat foreign invaders in the body as well as stimulating B and T cell production. Garlic's antimicrobial activity works on viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, yeasts and molds. Allicin- an active constituent in fresh garlic & onions, is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Garlic's anti-viral activity works well on influenza, herpes, and cold sores. It doesn't produce resistant strains of microorganisms and has actually been found to work very well on them.

For the digestive system, Garlic is useful for parasites & fungi. Use it for amoebic dysentery, intestinal parasites, roundworm, and hookworm. Garlic supports healthy bacteria in the GI tract.

The essential oil of garlic comes out through the lungs, urine and blood, making it good for the respiratory system and urinary tract infections. Use Garlic for bronchitis, colds, ear infections, or UTIs.

Garlic is a wonderful tonic for the cardiovascular system. It aids in lowering cholesterol and reducing high blood pressure.

Topically, Garlic can be used as a skin wash, sitz bath, nose and eardrops, or a gargle. Dilute fresh squeezed Garlic juice 1:10 with water and then use it as a wash or soak. It will burn if used undiluted. Garlic also makes a good suppository. Simply peel the dry outer layer, without nicking garlic the skin.

Garlic contains the highest levels of medicinal properties when it is fresh. Take 1 fresh crushed clove 1 - 3 times a day or 2 capsules 3 times a day.

Contraindications: Garlic is very safe. Do not use it if you are allergic to sulfur. It can cause GI distress and contact dermatitis in some people.

Herbal Tincture Sale!

Wednesday November 15 - Saturday November 18

20% off all Herbal Tinctures

Stock up on your favorites and prepare for the cold and flu season!
Some tinctures are subject to availability.

We make 'em!

All of our tinctures are hand made by us for you, right here in Missoula by trained herbalists. We formulate, process and bottle our salves, teas, oils and extracts in our local lab. We believe that using carefully selected certified organic or ethically harvested wild herbs is the first step toward good medicine. These plants are never irradiated, fumigated or sprayed and are always non-gmo. Our commitment is to bring you and your family the very best in herbal medicine.

Holistic Healing Center Specials

15% off Immune Boosting Herbal Consultations

As the weather gets colder, cold and flu season is fast approaching. Give your body the gift of health this winter by naturally boosting up your immune system. Make an appointment with Medical Herbalist Samaya Marapet to individually design a program just for you focusing on herbs, nutrition, aromatherapy and lifestyle issues to achieve health and vitality through out the cold and flu season!

Make an appointment early as space is limited and appointments fill quickly.

To learn more about Meadowsweets' Holistic Healing Center, click here

Fall Classes

Herbal Medicine Making

With Lorie Beck. Lorie is the founder of Montana Earth Herbs, a local business that promotes the whole cycle of herbalism- from growing the plants to learning how to make your own herbal products. She has been using, studying, and growing herbs for 10 years. Lorie believes that a relationship with plants that is the first step toward healing, health, and harmony.

All classes are on Tuesday nights from 7 - 9 pm
Cost: $20.00 per class.

Lip Balms

Lip balms are fun to prepare and make great gifts! You will learn how to grow and harvest plants used to make lip balm including comfrey, calendula, chamomile, and borage. We will explore the healing properties of essential oils for the lips. Lorie will share both general recipes and recipes specific to healing and preventing cold sores as we make lip balm in class. Take one home for an additional $3.00!
Tuesday, November 7, 7 - 9 pm

Cough Syrups and Tinctures

A perfect class for the cold and flu season! Learn how to grow and wildcraft herbs to create your own 'simple' herbal medicine cabinet! Discover how to make your own herbal tinctures and cough syrups. Lorie will be talking about echinacea, Oregon grape root, balsam root, skullcap, motherwort, cleavers and many more. Bring home a one oz bottle of cough syrup for an extra $5.00.
Tuesday, November 14, 7 - 9 pm

Medicinal Tea Gardens

Gain knowledge about growing your own medicinal tea gardens from the ground up! Lorie will discuss how to prepare infusions and decoctions, as well as growing healing gardens using herbs for the nervous and the digestive system. We will taste teas in class so you can try for yourself and discover which herbs make delectable teas. Herbs discussed will include peppermint, lemon balm, lavender, fennel, chamomile and anise hyssop and many more!
Tuesday, November 28, 7 - 9 pm

Liniments and Vinegars

Herbal Liniments and vinegars can be used as body care, foods, or as tonics for general health. Lorie will share recipes for deep muscle liniments, herbal insect repellents, and an herbal vinegar for immune support. Herbs discussed will include cramp bark, ginger, garlic, cayenne, rosemary and more. We will also discuss using essential oils in liniments. Take home a bottle of deep muscle liniment for and additional $5.00!
Tuesday, December 5, 7 - 9 pm

Natural Body Care

A perfect class to get you started on holiday gift making! Use all natural ingredients, herbs and essential oils to make decadent body care products to soothe the body, mind and spirit. Learn to make bath salts, herbal facial scrub and astringent facial toner. Take home a sample of all three products for an extra $5.00.
Tuesday, December 12, 7 - 9 pm

To Register for a Class call Meadowsweet Herbs: 406-728-0543

Also, Join our friends at Botanie Soaps for a soap making class. Remember, you can get books and soap making supplies here at Meadowsweet Herbs!

Learn how to make your own herbal soap just in time for the holidays!

Take home a dozen large soap bars made by you! Participants will learn:
Chemistry of soap making
How to make herbal soap
Benefits of natural vs. synthetic ingredients

Class is in 2 sessions:
Wednesday, November 29th from 6-9pm
Wednesday, December 6th from 6-8pm

Registration is limited so register now! Register by November 13th for $40 (includes all materials and supplies). Call Botanie at 406.728.7627 to register.