Bodhi Mama Botanicals

12/08/2025

Most people don’t realize there are actually two kinds of colds: hot colds and cold colds.
One shows up with heat, inflammation, dryness, irritability… the other with chills, heaviness, and stagnation.
Understanding the difference helps you choose the right herbs and the right care so you can recover more quickly and gently.

Hot colds often feel like sore throats, feverish heat, restlessness, dryness, or irritability.
Herbs that help cool and soothe:
• Elderflower – opens the pores to release heat
• Yarrow – supports healthy sweating
• Mint – cooling and relieving
• Chamomile – eases irritability and heat

Cold colds usually show up with chills, low energy, congestion, and that “stuck” feeling.
Herbs that help warm and move:
• Ginger – warming and circulatory
• Cinnamon – stimulates movement
• Elecampane – breaks up damp congestion
• Thyme – warming and lung-supportive

Your body is always communicating. When we learn its language, healing becomes simpler.

12/04/2025

🌿 Soothing Ear Oil - a must-have staple for every mama’s home apothecary

This gentle herbal blend is a longtime favorite for easing discomfort around the ears and sinuses - especially during cold months, after long days outside, or when little ones are feeling tender and congested. Crafted with mullein, garlic, calendula, and St. John’s Wort, this warming oil offers grounding, comfort, and herbal support when your family needs it most.

Indications:
• Use at the onset of ear irritation or suspected infection.
• Can be used for sinus pressure, congestion, or at the very first signs of cold/flu symptoms.

How to use:
1. Warm the bottle in your hands for a minute.
2. Apply a small amount around the outside of the ear (never inside the ear canal).
3. Massage gently behind the ears, along the jawline, and down the neck.
4. For sinus or chest congestion, apply around the nose and across the chest to help ease tension and support open breathing.

Can be applied:
• Around the ears
• Around the nose
• On the chest
(Helpful for warding off ear infections, easing sinus congestion, and addressing early cold/flu symptoms.)

When not to use:
• Do not apply inside the ear canal.
• Avoid use if there is ear drainage or suspected eardrum rupture.
• When in doubt, check with your healthcare provider.

Crafted in small batches with organic herbs and slow-infused oils - this is one of those simple, reliable remedies every mama is grateful to have within reach.

🌾 A little warmth, a little herbal comfort - a lot of relief.

12/03/2025

Postpartum recovery is a season of rebuilding, softening, and tending to the whole body. These herbs offer gentle, time-honored support:

• Chamomile - calms the nervous system, soothes digestion, eases tension, and supports deeper rest.
• Moringa - rich in vitamins + minerals, supports milk supply, boosts energy, and replenishes depleted nutrient stores.
• Nettle - deeply mineralizing, supports iron levels, steadies energy, and nourishes the blood.
• Calendula - supports tissue repair, soothes inflammation, and gently strengthens the lymphatic system.
• Oat Tops & Oat Straw - deeply calming, supports the adrenals, nourishes the nervous system, and eases emotional overwhelm.
• Raspberry Leaf - tones the uterus, supports hormonal balance, and offers gentle mineral support.

If you’d like to learn how to weave these herbs safely and effectively into doula or postpartum care, explore our ✨Herbalism Handbook for Doulas✨. Download your copy today 🌿

12/02/2025

So much changes in the weeks after birth, and having the right support in place before you give birth makes all the difference. 💛

These reminders are simple, but they’re truly essential- because you deserve to enter postpartum already held, prepared, and supported in ways that lighten your load.

A postpartum doula, a mom group, a lactation consultant on hand, clear visitor boundaries, honest conversations about roles, a therapist already established, and softer expectations around productivity… these pieces create a foundation you can actually rest into.

If you’re preparing for postpartum and want support that feels grounded, compassionate, and doable, I’m here to help you build a plan that truly meets you where you are.

11/30/2025

✨ Holiday Wellness + Gift Guide ✨
Your favorite seasonal botanicals are now 35% off - a true discount from a small, heart-led business that never inflates prices. Just thoughtful, nourishing remedies crafted to support your body through the colder months.

From immune-supporting oxymels and elixirs… to cozy, seasonal tea blends… to herbal salves and tallow body butter - everything was made to bring comfort, steadiness, and wellness into your home this season.

Whether you’re gifting a loved one or tending to your own winter rhythm, these blends are here to support you with care and intention.

No code needed. Discount applies automatically at checkout.

11/29/2025

✨ Winter Solstice Tea Blend ✨
A grounding, nourishing blend to support your body through the colder months.

This seasonal infusion is crafted to gently warm the system, support immunity, and offer a moment of steady calm during the busiest time of year.

What’s inside + how it supports you:
🌿 Alfalfa - rich in vitamins and minerals that help nourish the body and support overall vitality.
🌲 Western Red Cedar - traditionally used for respiratory support and gentle immune strengthening.
🌺 Hibiscus - supports healthy blood pressure, offers antioxidants, and adds a refreshing, bright lift.
🍎 Apple - naturally sweet and soothing, offering a comforting balance to the blend.
🍒 Cranberry - antioxidant-rich and supportive for urinary tract health, with a clean, tart finish.
🍊 Orange Peel - aids digestion and brings a natural citrus clarity to each sip.
✨ Cinnamon - warming, circulatory, and comforting to the digestive system.

A cup to help you slow down, stay well, and feel grounded through the winter season. ❄️🌙

11/28/2025

✨ Holiday Sale Begins Now - 35% Off All Botanicals ✨

This season, I’m saying yes to real savings and no to inflated prices or pretend discounts. Every botanical in the shop is truly 35% off - no code, no gimmicks, just an honest thank you to everyone who chooses to shop small and support handcrafted herbal care.

When you purchase from a tiny business like mine, you help weave together a community rooted in integrity, nourishment, and intention. Your support keeps this work alive and allows me to continue offering remedies made with care.

Discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Warmest holiday blessings and happy gifting 🌿✨

11/21/2025

"Big Feelings Emotional Regulation Song"

11/18/2025

🌿 I’m now listed on DoulaMatch 🌿

If you’re exploring postpartum support in the Corvallis or Albany area, you can now find me on DoulaMatch — a directory many families use when beginning their search for a doula.

My listing includes my current services, availability, and a direct link to connect.
I’m grateful for every family who invites me into their fourth trimester journey. 💛

You can visit my DoulaMatch profile here:
https://doulamatch.net/profile/40775/jennifer-harris

If you feel called to learn more about postpartum doula care or my support offerings, I’m always happy to schedule a gentle, no-obligation connection call.

Offering grounded care as you root into this new chapter and rise in your own time. 🌱

Jennifer Harris Birth and Postpartum Doula Profile, including calendar, certifications, services offered, and client testimonials