Sunshine Days Botanicals

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Ok folks! Back at it again! I have been in the process of relocating to North Carolina and getting started out here in beautiful Beaulaville! I will be accepting new clients starting September 15. I have been working on a new product line that will be launching October 1st with many new tinctures and oils and herbs!

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Say Hello to my newest addition to my Medicine Cabinet! Eriodictyon californicum, otherwise known as Yerba Santa.
Its high in polyphenols, making it beneficial for reducing inflammation, increasing energy levels, improving cognitive function, boosting immune system function, reducing nausea, boosting mood, reducing pain, etc. There are of course multiple ways to prepare this amazing specimen and they will all be dependent on your needs.
This just brushes on the top of all the amazing benefits. Click on the link below to read more or schedule a consultation to see if this herb could be of help to you!
https://bornremedies.com/yerba-santa/

Have you ever tried some hops for that anxiety or restless nights in bed? If not check out my store it is now available in both tea and tincture form!

Updated list of Botanicals on Hand
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSE_ut3lZrB-sOiNimpBMgYnYIOQPZeP3FpaNdED3HicUXZzWfw-kUoflc8-i7iElz7i5qVRgbZj9vJ/pub

With all herbal remedies there isn't a one botanical that fits all. What will work for one might either have the opposite effect or be ineffective in another person due to their composition. This is why I keep a good inventory of some of the most common, and some of some that you probably haven't heard of before. I can create formulations specified to your ailments. Some people have acute issues, colds, pain, cuts, and burns... those can usually be taken care of without customizing. However when you tap into insomnia, anxiety, chronic issues these are where the special formulations ( custom pour) comes into place. I will start having a list of herbs on hand and post them up weekly. If you have any questions about any of the listed botanicals or you are wanting a custom formula to feel free to message me. Also, don't forget about Free Clinic Thursdays! You receive your consultation at no cost!

Valarien Root ...one smell of this musky beauties roots you will never forget it. For the life of me it is so hard to imagine something that smells about as bad as my husband's gym bag, can have so many benefits. Anxiety, insomnia , stomach cramps and more. I will happily drink this with a few other of my favorites.. just remember it doesn't start effecting you for a few hours. So when taking for insomnia remember to take it at least 3 hours before bed to get the benefits on time. For a more convenient dosing and quicker effects try the tincture versions.

Happy Tuesday!

https://bornremedies.com/product/the-kendall/
Finally starting to stock my store on the website. Will add more daily. If you are local then bypass the shipping and message me for delivery!
Also I am offering video consults for those that are to far or are not able to come in person .

The Kendall – Sunshine Days Botanicals

So you were up last night counting sheep, listening to sleep hypnosis, questioning everything that you did that day. Or if your like me you are asking yourself if you actually turned the stove off or not or locked a door etc ...the list is never ending.
So you decided to do some research on herbal supplements and you realized there are so many out there , so which one do you take? One of my favorites is Hops. This can be used alone or in a synergetic formula. Not only is this botanical able to help you drift off to sleep but it has so many other benefits including aiding with anxiety. Take a look at all the benefits and just let me know if I can help you in any way .

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-856/hops

Happy Saturday beautiful people!

Happy Saturday everyone!

Ok....so I know that this is not really related to our typical topics, but holy cuteness overload.

Yes, Giant Technicolor Squirrels Actually Roam the Forests of Southern India The colorful creatures can measure up to three feet long from head to tail and weigh in at around four pounds

To get options of what I have in my shop ATM visit my website to take a look! I will be adding them on Facebook as well but atm I am focusing soley on the site.
www.bornremedies.com

Sunshine Days Botanicals – Regain Rebalance Maintain Your Life Toxins, stress, sleep deprivation, anxiety, depression, these are all things that some of us struggle with daily and so much more. As an herbalist my goal is to teach you how to REGAIN control over your life so you can REBUILD your health then all you have to do is MAINTAIN. I will offer you all the...

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Welcome new business member, Sunshine Days Botanicals , to HWB!

Ladies....are you tired of going through your medicine cabinet every month, trying to figure out which pain relief your about to use?
May I introduce you to Cramp Bark...oml this is one of my favorite go to's along with a few others, which we will discuss another day.
Not only is this a great monthly cramp relief but also great for back pain and so much more.

Another huge plus side is there are no known side effects! Unlike most relief aids that contain acetaminophen which alone is responsible for 56,000 emergency room visits every year! How many hospitalizations from cramp bark? None...that's how many unlike over 4,000 like our good friend Tylenol. How many deaths, zero! Unlike Tylenol with over 400 each year with liver failure. Personally I prefer to go with the safer side of things. Remember always do your research there are always alternatives out there. Sometimes modern medicine is needed but when you can treat it naturally both safely and effectively, why wouldn't you?

https://www.rxlist.com/cramp_bark/supplements.htm #:~:text=As%20the%20name%20suggests%2C%20cramp,that%20involve%20pain%20or%20spasms.

Happy Thursday!

Just look at this beautiful California native beauty. Not only is the yarrow a great pollinator but it also packs a heck of a medicinal punch for us too! Make sure to read up on all the amazing benefits of Yarrow. Of course feel free to message me with any questions that you might have!

https://thenaturecollective.org/plant-guide/details/golden-yarrow/

Ok, if this isn't the cutest thing ever. Poor guys working their little bee butts off keeping our world going. So BEE- Autiful. I wonder what kind of flower they are in.

Photographer Discovers a Pair of Sleepy Bees Snoozing in the Middle of a Flower “They were going to sleep. I’ve never seen this behavior before.”

So.. being enrolled in yet another school, I think what I am going to do is.... let you know the most interesting I have learned in the week. The cool part of this is that you will learn something new the entire time you go to my page. This is an ongoing education with there being in the upward of 80,000 different botanicals and there is no way to learn them all in one life. I however will spend the rest of mine learning as much as I can.
In the meantime check out this page on one of my favorite California medicinal flowers. This striking lady not only catches your eye but also catches them nasty buggers of a cold and more. If you want to get yourself some relief from a cold, or need an immune booster this is up your alley. Not only has it been used for generations before but it is also researched and there are plenty of papers available at your disposal. Read on my beautiful people.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10825459/

So after the last month of making products I will finally be adding them to the store over the next two weeks. There will be a variety of options available
Cough syrup
Cold and flu support
Immune tonics
Stomach issues
Hangover remedies
Liver tonics
Lung remedies for upper respiratory ailments
Different salves
Teas for your bath
Soaps ( I only have 3 kinds right now all cold pressed)
Lotions( I only have 1 kind at the moment but over the next few weeks I will be adding more options)
Pregnancy support teas
Anxiety formulas
Insomnia formulas
Lymphatic supports and more!

Sunshine Days Botanicals is now officially a member of one of my favorite non profits, Herbalist Without Borders. I am excited to dive into this next chapter. I will be creating my own chapter out here and anyone that is interested in helping with this amazing organization please let me know. If you are not in my area and can not be a part of the local chapter please reach out to me and I will be happy to direct you to the right place for you to get started. They are always looking for volunteers along with new members. They offer free clinics globally, the are responders in natural disasters, they go to impoverished areas and provide care, the do a lot with the displaced and those with trauma. There are so many ways to volunteer or help as much or as little as you want. This is a wonderful non profit and if you get a chance look them up!
https://www.facebook.com/Herbalistswithoutborders/

Not sure what this Sunflower did to deserve being in time out ... but I feel this 100%, specially on a Monday.
Photo provided by Jenna Taylor

I have been debating on my next volunteer opportunity and I think I have finally found one that speaks to me. I would recommend taking a look at who they are and how they help you never know you might want to volunteer too!

Herbalists Without Borders International ​Herbalists Without Borders is a nonprofit local to global network of volunteers devoted to providing compassionate care to communities and countries in need impacted by natural disasters, violent conflicts, poverty, trauma and other access barriers to he

Not related to the business but I know many of us can relate ..

Everyone has THE chair 🤷🏼‍♀️👀

Marshmallow
With summer slowly starting to wind down and the school year picking up, I reflect back on some of my favorite moments of summer. One of the top moments is s’mores around the campfire. Getting the perfect golden-brown marshmallow is one of my specialties. But I have also become a lover of the marshmallow that is an herb. Scientifically it is known as Althaea Officinalis. It comes from Africa and was used by Egyptians. It has pale small flowers and short round leaves which the French also loved using. Marshmallow has now made its way all over the world and is used in so many different ways.

This edible plant can be used in multiple ways to help heal the body. Marshmallow flowers, stems, and leaves can be eaten raw, or the stem, leaves, and roots can be dried and crushed up for other purposes. The number one way Marshmallow is used in today’s society is to help with sore throats and coughs. Parts of the plant contain polysaccharides that have wonderful properties to help soothe sore throats. Since Marshmallow has such a great way of helping with coughs and sore throats, it is added to many cough syrups and throat lozenges. Since it triggers the body to create more saliva it helps stop the urge to cough and lessens the symptoms of dry mouth.
Through recent studies, scientists have found that Marshmallow can help relieve some digestive disorders like heartburn, stomach ulcers, Crohn’s disease, and indigestion. The same way that the herb heals sore throats, can do the same to stomach muscles. Marshmallow can even go as far as helping stomach ulcers not perforate the stomach. Another recent find shows that marshmallow extract can help with eczema or other inflammatory skin conditions when added to moisturizers, lotions, or creams.

The way Marshmallow can be so useful in many aspects of the body is because it produces a substance that is thick and sticky which easily coats different membranes of the body. Inside Marshmallow extract there are flavonoids which are plant pigments. These pigments have anti-inflammatory characteristics which help with coughs, stomach diseases, and skin irritations.
Some other health conditions that Marshmallow could help with are water retention and PMS, insect bites or burns, tonsillitis, diarrhea, joint pain or arthritis, and dry mouth. When an herb can help so many different problems, it truly becomes something that should always be in everyone’s medicine cabinet. Turning to herbs and holistic routes are very beneficial because it is clear what is going inside the body compared to different pharmaceutical drugs.
Marshmallow is extremely effective when it is combined with other herbs, essential oils, and medicines. When all combined, they are best at beating the flu or a cold. Some essential oils that work best with Marshmallow are lemon, myrrh, slippery elm, cypress, and oregano. They all can work together to fight the bacteria and coat the different parts of the body to aid in easing the discomfort.

If someone is interested in adding Marshmallow to their diet to help with any of the above-listed ailments, there are 3 main ways available. Tea, capsules, or tinctures, which is the liquid extract of marshmallow, are the three forms that are most effective and available. The dosage of how much Marshmallow to use depends on what illness or disease is being treated. Talking with an herbalist is your best bet to find the correct dosage.

The FDA has approved Marshmallow to be safe for consumption and when used topically with creams or lotions. One important health risk to know is that if pregnant or breastfeeding, to talk with an herbalist and your doctor to make sure that it is safe for the woman and baby. But as always, be honest with your doctor about the herb and how you are using it.
There have been clinical trials about Marshmallow, but most were with animals versus humans.This is why it is always important to be talking to your herbal practitioner and your health care provider about adding these to your diet and lifestyle. Some side effects of taking Marshmallow are how your body absorbs other medicines. Since the mechanics of the herb line and coat parts of the throat and stomach, it can be hard for other medicines to possibly breakthrough to get to the proper parts of the body. Doctors recommend patients stop taking any form of Marshmallow at least two weeks before any scheduled surgery or procedure. Diabetics should also be aware of the side effects and risks because the herb can affect the way the body naturally controls blood sugar levels.
Overall, Marshmallow is a wonderful herb that should be more widely known about and used more. People are quick to pop an Advil or take NyQuil but don’t stop to think of the natural and holistic options that are available. Marshmallow is capable of helping with multiple different illnesses and diseases that the body goes through. Knowing that one bottle of Marshmallow capsules or extract could help with coughs, ulcers, arthritis, diarrhea, eczema, and PMS is truly amazing. Next time you get a cough, think about trying the Marshmallow extra because taking the cough medicine and see how it works!
Check out Sunshine Days Botanicals for all your Holistic healing needs. She is available to help you target any area of concern that you may have.
Check out the links below that were used to write this paper along with more information about Marshmallow and its added benefits.
https://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-marshmallow.html
https://draxe.com/nutrition/marshmallow-root/
https://selfhacked.com/blog/marshmallow-benefits/

As part of my job I understand that not everyone had the budget to seek out help. Or maybe you are still unsure on the whole process and would like to see what a consult will help you with. I will be offering 2 appointments free of charge every Thursday. I will book out as far as 3 months if needed. The consultation does not provide any supplements,however I will provide you a plan of action which will have links to products that I recommend. Take a chance and see what I can do for you all I want is for you to live the life that you deserve.
Please make appointment requests for the consultation via email at the moment or by calling the number listed on my business information.
Email directly to [email protected]
Consultations can be done via Skype or messenger if you are unable to make it in person.