Herbs of the Mountains

04/24/2026

Just restocked the Sweet Annie Tick and Mosquito Repellent at the The Olive Branch Market, so if you came in yesterday and it was sold out, there’s more today 😊

04/22/2026

I will be restocking the stores today! We have a couple of new products we are offering for summer (with more to come)!

Look for the new Sweet Annie Tick & Mosquito Repellent made from Artemisia annua, Cedarwood EO and Lemon Eucalyptus EO in a witch hazel base. Sweet Annie has been studied exhaustively and is one of the gold standard anti-parasitic herbs. Along with Cedarwood and Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oils, it has been shown in studies to be effective against both ticks and mosquitos and a host of other bugs.

We also have the “new” Boo-Boos and Bug Bites which is essentially a slim, easy to carry bottle with a stainless steel roller of Plantain infused olive oil. Plantain is the classic drawing herb so few things are better for drawing the poison out of a bug bite or drawing out a splinter. But it is also anti-inflammatory so it also draws that burn or itch out. In addition, it contains antimicrobial properties to prevent infections.

And finally, I made up a couple of salves to take care of those summer scraped knees and elbows. Whatever you put on your skin, especially an open wound, you might as well put in your mouth because your skin is very absorbent. Both of these salves are completely organic and all natural. One is pure Calendula, which is the gold standard for herbal wound healing. The other is a mixture of Calendula and Plantain (as described above) and is great for wound healing and inflammation.

These products and more will be at The Olive Branch Market and Globe Farm Store later this morning or early afternoon.

Hope to see you there!

04/05/2026

Happy Resurrection Sunday🙌

03/07/2026

This awesome Herbal
Antibiotic won’t start popping up until June but in the meantime we have it in stock at The Olive Branch Market and Globe Farm Store!

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02/12/2026

Y’all, I finally made it off my hill! The stores have been restocked with Elderberry Syrup and the Japanese Knotweed is finally finished and also in stores! The Olive Branch Market & Globe Farm Store

12/31/2025

Our new family protocol for any and all illness with cough this year:

Elderberry (winter edition) - a teaspoon a day; increase to a tablespoon with exposure to illness and a tablespoon 3x a day with active illness.

Bidens - antibiotic herb shown in studies to be effective against gram negative bacteria (pertussis that causes whooping cough is gram negative). We hit it hard the first day with a dropperful every two hours. Then 3 x a day until symptoms are gone. Also protects lung cilia

Japanese Knotweed - stops the inflammation from dying bacteria and also very antiviral. 3x daily with active illness.

Mullein - Keeps the lung cilia swept clean.

Pokeroot drops - Keeps lymph healthy to remove toxins from lungs.

Wild Cherry Syrup - as needed for cough.

12/29/2025

I’ve been working on this fresh Japanese Knotweed tincture for hours😅. Of all the herbs, Japanese Knotweed is the most tedious to process, but it’s so worth it! Here are a few of its uses backed up by scientific studies:

•It’s very antiviral, and specific against coronaviruses. Shown in studies to inhibit cytokine storms.

•Modulates the immune system, making it useful for those with autoimmune disorders, allergies and inflamed anything.

•Contains a very high resveratrol content, making it very heart healthy and can be used as a daily tonic herb for heart health.

•Recommended by herbalist Stephen Buhner and several others in Lyme’s Disease protocols. This is supported by studies.

•Studies suggest Japanese Knotweed may be useful against dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Our Japanese Knotweed is very potent because we harvest it when the above ground part has died back (so that the plants energy is all in its roots) then we take off the root bark and tincture it in small batches rather than chipping the whole root. The medicinal part is in the inner bark of the root. The heartwood underneath is large but not useful. I can’t see anyway this could be accomplished by machine since these roots are so knarled and twisted unless they are chipping the entire root rather than just the root bark. (Somebody correct me if I’m wrong.)

Regardless, this tincture is already super dark and potent as you can see. It will sit and brew for six weeks before I press and strain it and put it in the stores. Since knotweed is so difficult to process, supplies are limited so watch for the announcement that this has hit the store shelves. I’ll be excited when it is finished. 😀

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

With all the experts warning that Influenza is expected to be widespread this year, I think it’s a great time to remind you to be sure and take your Elderberry Syrup before you gather with family and friends this Christmas. Not only does Elderberry boost your immune system but it is also specific against Influenza viruses.

Once a virus enters your body it has to attach to your healthy cells to replicate and become numerous enough to make you sick. Elderberry blocks viruses from attaching to your healthy cells, so all your body has to fight off is that initial viral load you got when your cousin sneezed on you.

There are other things you can do. Wash your hands frequently. Gargle salt water and clean your nose out with a cotton swab dipped in salt water after every gathering. Take your Japanese Knotweed, Bidens, Honeysuckle and other antivirals after being in crowds.

The good Lord can and does protect us from illness but He also gives us knowledge for a reason and He did provide the herbs to enhance and protect our health.

I hope you all will have a very blessed and healthy holiday❤️

12/19/2025

Just restocked this morning at the Olive Branch! On the shelves now is a new Limited Edition Elderberry Syrup with added immune support herbs to help you beat all the winter colds and flus! Contains cinnamon, ginger and echinacea in addition to black elderberries. So warming and nourishing😊 These make excellent stocking stuffers. Get yours while supplies last!

12/03/2025

Introducing a new Whiffer Sniffer Wake Up Happy! Made with organic essential oils that boost mood and energy levels. Whiffer Sniffers make great stocking stuffers! Also restocked Elderberry Syrup and herbal tinctures that also fit well in a stocking. Hope you’re all having a wonderful season!