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Give the gift of knowledge with a Plant of the Month Subscription. Every month, your loved one can receive all of the materials needed to craft your own plant medicine. Read all about each plant of the month in our full-color Zines and follow along to learn how to incorporate herbs into your daily life.
For the person who already has herbs at their disposal, our beautiful Zines include an introduction to the plant, materia medica, modern medicinal uses, history and lore, growing and harvesting, medicinal preparations and food. recipes. Purchase individually for focused learning or work on collecting the whole set!
Discover the healing power of plants with Kathi Langelier, the award-winning herbalist behind Herbal Revolution Farm + Apothecary. In this beautiful and inspiring collection, Kathi shares her most popular and effective formulas to support your daily health and wellness. Renew each system of the body with uniquely crafted teas, tinctures, syrups, foods, body products and everything in between.
Call us biased, but we think any host would be overjoyed to receive one of these thoughtful and nurturing gifts...
The immune boosting powers of elderberry combined with the digestive properties of organic raw apple cider vinegar? Yes please!
Let's take care of each other this holiday season and spread love and cheer! Not colds!
Nothing can beat the gift of a good night's rest.
Stress relief. 'Nough said.
Our organic apple cider vinegar Tonics make excellent marinades and salad dressings. If you're looking for the perfect "something" to elevate your cooking, our Tonics are for you!
Our Energy Tonic is a stimulant-free probiotic formula made with vitamin and mineral rich beets, nettles, and kelp. It’s the perfect way to start off your day and as a midday pick me up. This tonic shines in our Barbie's Dream Hummus!
Our Fire Cider supports healthy immune and respiration, healthy inflammation response and digestion. Combine it with fresh garlic and herbs and get a Fiery Chimichurri!
Our Turmeric Tonic supports healthy joint and muscle function, inflammation response, digestion, and cognition. A splash of this tonic in your favorite marinade will up the flavor and give gorgeous color to your dish!
Nothing compares to the gorgeous color created by the wild rose petals used in this drinking shrub — drinking it, you'll be reminded of one of the most beautiful blossoms mother nature has to offer.
Shrubs can be diluted in still or sparking water or you can drink it straight. A shrub is also a great ingredient to use to create your own cocktail or mocktail, or to add to any of your favorite drinks that might need an extra kick.
Our herbal ACV tonics are now available in a take-along 2 oz size with 4 shots in a bottle!
Our organic herbal tonics are delicious, fast absorbing and are more bioavailable than any ACV pill or ACV gummy.
Our Energy Tonic is a stimulant-free probiotic formula made with vitamin and mineral rich beets, nettles, and kelp. It’s the perfect way to start off your day and as a midday pick me up.
Our Digestive Tonic is made with prebiotic-rich dandelion and burdock root that support healthy digestion and detox functions. Good health begins in your gut!
Our Fire Cider supports healthy immune and respiration, healthy inflammation response and digestion.
Our Turmeric Tonic supports healthy joint and muscle function, inflammation response, digestion, and cognition.
Our Elderberry Tonic supports healthy immune function. Made with elderberries, cinnamon and ginger, this warming blend supports healthy inflammation response and digestion
Made from the needles of beautiful Maine White Pine trees, this drinking vinegar will invoke your inner wildness.
Shrubs can be diluted in still or sparking water or you can drink it straight. A shrub is also a great ingredient to use to create your own cocktail or mocktail, or to add to any of your favorite drinks that might need an extra kick.
Our gorgeous loose leaf herbal teas are made with the freshest organic ingredients, including herbs grown at our Farm in Union, Maine.
Restore + Relax Tea is a loose leaf tea blend is made with lemon balm, tulsi, and hibiscus, making it both delicious and beautiful.
Goodnight Moon Tea is a wonderful artisanal tea blend that's perfect for bedtime. This loose leaf tea is made with organic herbs from our farm that support a good night's sleep like hops, lemon balm, and catnip.
Love Your Lungs Tea is a wonderful blend of herbs whether you're a smoker who is looking to soothe your lungs, or someone who is simply interested in maintaining optimum lung health.
Roasted Roots with Reishi is a lovely roasted, dark, and earthy blend with hints of cinnamon and chocolate. For those of us looking to quit caffeine or take a break from caffeine, this tea is a wonderful, healthy alternative to coffee that can be enjoyed hot or iced.
Chaga Chai takes chaga, a well-researched mushroom that grows on birch trees here in the Maine woods, and combines it with warming and aromatic traditional chai spices to create our nourishing and mineral-rich blend.
Any of these high-quality herbal products would be a great addition to a mixologist's arsenal. Mix and match for a fun and unique gift!
Shrubs can be diluted in still or sparking water or you can drink it straight. A shrub is also a great ingredient to use to create your own cocktail or mocktail, or to add to any of your favorite drinks that might need an extra kick.
Combine our Rose Petal Shrub with gin, ginger beer, fresh lemon juice, and soda water for a delicious and refreshing cocktail!
Shrubs can be diluted in still or sparking water or you can drink it straight. A shrub is also a great ingredient to use to create your own cocktail or mocktail, or to add to any of your favorite drinks that might need an extra kick.
Our Maine White Pine Shrub's aroma and flavor will invoke your inner wildness. Take the classic Gin + Tonic for a refreshing spin that will be sure to usher you into the wilderness of a Maine Forest.
Our Rhubarb Bitters is a balanced blend of organic rhubarb, ginger, lemon verbena, anise hyssop, lemon peel, hibiscus, honey and spirits — it captures the essence of sweet summer days. Add to a Hot Toddy for a cozy digestive cocktail!
Our small batch Lilac Elixir is made with beautiful fragrant lilac flowers from our organic farm, offering the sweetest taste of spring straight from the dropper. It's steeped in spirits and organic honey, making this unique Elixir a must-have item for your cocktail bar.
Fire Cider is a warming and spicy blend of organic herbs and vegetables infused in raw “with the mother” apple cider vinegar. A splash of Fire Cider can fire up any cocktail and, in our opinion, makes for a mean Bloody Mary.
This week, we’re celebrating the lessons we’ve learned and the teachers, in all forms, that have led us where we are today. Making a list of one’s teachers is a way to practice awareness and gratitude. Here’s a list Kathi made of her teachers and some of the meaningful life lessons she’s gained throughout the years.
- Kathi
Next week, the nation will choose our next president. The outcome will inevitably be polarizing, as the two main candidates are about as different as they can be. It’s times like these, when change is approaching, that fear and speculation run rampant, leading to the spread of misinformation—and misinformation, whether intentional or unintentional, often leads to a spike in anxiety and stress for all involved. It’s no wonder why the American Psychological Association cited “political concerns” as the foremost stressor in their 2024 survey (Stress in America 2024, APA).
I don’t think I’ve ever been this stressed about a presidential election. I’m so stressed, I can’t even allow myself to think about it for too long without it being detrimental to my mental health. And I know I’m not the only one. If you’re struggling, like I am, I hope you’ll check out these resources on promoting news literacy and avoiding misinformation. I, like many people, find comfort in knowing that what news I’m consuming is as accurate and representative of the truth as it can be. These two articles provide tips for staying mentally healthy while staying abreast of political content. Lastly, I’ve chosen to include a link to the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and NAMI Maine hotlines. If you are in need of support or guidance, these organizations are excellent resources for those looking to obtain information and/or access to mental health services.
As a child, my parents often hosted election night parties. Just simple potluck gatherings of nearby friends and neighbors, coming together to eat and converse as a way to wait out the decision. I remember the cheers as states were gained and the worried murmurs as states were lost. Together, it seemed, it was easier to bear. May this election be one for the record books. May it bring light and positive change into our nation. Don’t forget to get out and VOTE on November 5th, or earlier as your state allows!
- Amy Bley
If you’re looking to boost support for your nervous system, check out our Election Night Survival Kit: Restore + Relax Tea, Attitude Adjustment Elixir, Digestive Tonic, and Go To Bed Elixir. These products are perfect for whipping up tasty (and nourishing) treats for your own election night gathering, or enjoying on their own. Check out our website for recipes!
American Psychological Association. (2024, October). Stress in america 2024: A nation in political turmoil. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/stress-in-america/2024
For many of us, work is a primary driving force in our lives. We spend an enormous percentage of our lives at work, with our coworkers and supervisors, and traveling to and from work. Even when at home with friends and family, our mind can be occupied with work-related thoughts, if not actively inundated with emails and phone calls.
I feel like everyone has experienced the same horror stories; stories of toxic supervisors with no boundaries, workplace cultures that celebrate working yourself into the ground, all while making a pittance, jobs that were so mentally draining that it was all you could do to just make it through the week. Growing up, these were considered “normal,” so when I entered the workforce after college, it was no surprise when I encountered these things for myself. As I endured I suffered, which made my work performance suffer, which made my mental health suffer. It was a horrible cycle perpetuated by my false understanding that this is just how it is. It wasn’t until I started working for Herbal Revolution that I realized that what I had believed to be “normal” didn’t have to be normal. That a healthy workplace was possible and that I could thrive in ways I hadn’t known were possible.
Today, I feel like we are finally starting to heal the toxic work environment. People are becoming more aware of their mental health and less tolerant of unhealthy work practices. Business owners, like our very own, Kathi Langelier of Herbal Revolution, are prioritizing the holistic health and well-being of their employees, realizing the innate worth of a happy and healthy human in the workplace. At Herbal Revolution we practice Radical Wellness in all things, from the beauty of our products to the treatment of our staff.
This year, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is focusing on Mental Health in the Workplace. As a strong supporter of mental health awareness in general, I was happy to learn that this topic would finally get the attention it deserves. Working in an environment that places such high value on mental health, I recognize the challenges, financial and otherwise, it takes for a small business to prioritize its employees over a fatter bottom line. But Kathi has never been one to back down from a challenge and continues to fight for human and labor rights every day. I feel privileged to work for a company that truly puts its money where its mouth is and serves as a reminder that Workplace Mental Health Matters, today and everyday.
-- Amy Bley
“World Mental Health Day was established on October 10,1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health. Since then, it has been observed every year with the aim of raising awareness in the global community about critical mental health agendas through collaboration with various partners to take action and create lasting change. Over the years, this day has gained momentum, becoming a platform for governments, organizations, and individuals to develop initiatives that focus on various aspects of mental health care.”
“The Global Campaign 2024 and its initiatives are based on this year’s official theme for World Mental Health Day – ‘It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace’. This theme underscores the critical importance of mental health in professional settings, aligning with the founding principles of WFMH established in 1948.
The campaign is dedicated to advocating for mental health within the workplace. Our objective is to engage a global audience—including employees, employers, organizations, and stakeholders—in grassroots advocacy to promote mental well-being at work. We aim to highlight the essential role of mental health in professional environments, advocating for workplaces where mental health is prioritized, protected, and promoted.”
Get involved in spreading awareness of mental health in the workplace:
https://wmhdofficial.com/engage-2024/
Struggling with mental health in Maine?:
https://namimaine.org/maines-mental-health-resource-database/
https://211maine.org/mental-health/
Want to create a healthier work environment for your business?:
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240053052
Other resources on mental health awareness:
https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/
What is a Hydrosol?
A hydrosol, also referred to as floral waters, is produced through a steam or hydro-distillation process that utilizes fresh plant material. This material can either be suspended above or submerged in water, which is then heated to generate steam. This steam is subsequently condensed back into liquid form. This alchemical process captures phytonutrients and other complex, water-soluble or hydrophilic compounds, along with volatile and lipophilic elements.
Hydrosols effectively encapsulate the essence, energetics, and phytomedicinal properties of a plant in a powerful and potent manner, suitable for both internal and external use.
Difference between Hydrosols and Essential Oils
Making essential oils is a super cool process, but because it takes such large quantities of plant material I find it to be a less sustainable use of both the plants and farmland.
Essential oils are highly concentrated and can be a health hazardous if misused. The significantly large quantities of plant material needed to create essential oils makes it a far less sustainable way of working with plants. For example it takes 10,000 lbs of rose buds to create 16 ounces of essential oils.
Along with the large amounts of plant material needed to make essential oils it’s equally important to consider that most large essential oil companies are not working with organic farms and purchasing their plant material from large pesticides using farms.
Hydrosols are a much safer, sustainable way of working with the plants, requiring far less fresh plant material. The small amounts of essential oil compounds that are captured during the process, are proportionally diluted creating a safe and shelf stable hydrosol.
How to Use Hydrosols
Hydrosols can be used in various ways both internally and externally such as facial toners, added to still or sparkling water, body spray, room spray. They also can be used as an ingredient in drinks, syrups, tinctures, lotions, facial washes—the uses are endless.
Recommended Reading:
https://www.sovereigntyherbs.com/blog/distillingthefeminine
Recipes:
https://goldenvistafarm.com/blog/hydrosol-series-part-3-what-to-do-with-hydrosols
References and further information:
https://aromaticstudies.com/about-distillation/
https://www.ecowatch.com/environmental-impact-essential-oils-2465879288.html
Check out the small batch hydrosols we currently have available from the farm here!
Give our 21 Day Reset a try and see what a difference a solid sleep and immunity routine can make! 21 days can be a magical number in creating new routines that stick.
Sleep is such an important part of our day. It’s a time when our bodies can heal and restore themselves. If we don’t get enough sleep there are a host of issues that can arise, such as depression, anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, and lowered immune response just to name a few.
The average adult should get roughly 7- 9 hours of sleep each night. Getting a restful sleep can help reduce health issues, support healthy cortisol levels and boost the immune system.
Our sleep health is directly connected to our immune health. Studies show that getting 4 hours of sleep instead of 8 hours, reduces the amount of immune fighting cells created in the body by 72%.
So let’s talk about something you can do to support getting a healthy night's sleep…starting with some herbs!
There are a handful of great herbs that can help support sleep issues like California poppy, catnip, passionflower, lavender, chamomile, milky oats, all things you can find in our Go to Bed Elixir, Goodnight Moon Tea and Restore + Relax Tea.
Set a goal to go to bed at the same time every night and get up at the same time.
Days 1 - 2 Make and Drink Tea
Days 4 - 6 Continue Days 1 - 2. If you are feeling you need more support you can add the Go To Bed Elixir. Take a dropperful after dinner and then again half an hour before bed.
Days 8 - 10 Continue days above and add:
On Days 3, 7, 11 Do the same as above and add
Check In:
How’s it going?! Hopefully you’re starting to notice some shifts, maybe you’re waking up feeling more refreshed and alert, ready to take on the day or maybe you’re noticing you have less stress and anxiety. But maybe you’re still not feeling much….this is also normal. It can take time for our bodies to reset and undo patterns that we’ve had for years, so hang in there.
For the next 10 days you will be sticking to the routine that was set during Days 1 -11 but adding a few more things to that routine to support your immune system.
The immune products we suggest for this reset are Elderberry Elixir, Mushroom + Roots Elixir, Chaga Chai Tea and Fire Cider. For the sleep products, we recommended use during your evening routines, but the immune products you could use throughout the day when it’s most convenient for your schedule. A morning immune routine is a perfect complement to your evening sleep routine.
Days 12 - 21 Continue with the routine you created on Days 1 - 11.
