Vital Harmony Herbals

06/04/2026

🌿 QUICK TIP: Work with Herbs to Beat the Heat 🌿

Many plants in the mint family have naturally cooling properties that can help support the body during and after heat exposure. During this extended heatwave, consider brewing a refreshing tea with some of these cooling mints:

✨ Lemon balm
✨ Peppermint
✨ Spearmint

You can also add other cooling herbs such as:

✨ Hibiscus
✨ Rose
✨ Linden
✨️ Lavender
✨ Chamomile

For the best results, brew your tea with hot (not boiling) water and steep it covered with a lid or plate. This helps preserve the fragrant volatile oils that contribute to the plants' cooling qualities. Once steeped, place the tea in the fridge to cool down.

For convenience, brew a 1L mason jar so you have multiple servings ready to enjoy throughout the day. Simply increase the amount of herbs you use by 3-4 times when making a larger batch. Adding a spritz of lemon or lime to the cooled tea can further support your body through these hot days.

Would you be interested in a ready-made tea blend featuring a combination of these cooling herbs? Let me know in the comments, I’d be happy to create one!

Stay cool, everyone! 💚

05/12/2026

The forest canopy is finally starting to show signs of green as the leaves and catkins begin to emerge from their budding stage. Poplar bud season was a little later than usual this year, but it did not disappoint. 🌳✨

The sticky icky resinous buds of the Poplar tree are one of my favorites to forage out of all the plants I work with. The sensory experience of picking Poplar buds is one I quite enjoy – I love the buds’ distinct cinnamon and pine-like scent, and getting sticky fingers from the resin reminds me of being a kid and not caring about getting messy.

Poplar buds are one of the first things I look for after the winter has loosened its grip on the landscape. The foraging window for Poplar buds is quite narrow – to catch them at their peak resinous stage before they unfurl takes patience, a discerning eye, and multiple trips to the same spots to check on the trees.

Aldo Leopold, a well-renowned naturalist and conservationist, describes geese as "the heralds of spring". When we hear the birds’ distinct calls in the sky, we know the warmer weather and longer days are just around the corner. For me, Poplar bud season heralds the return of spring and the landscape waking up after a long winter’s rest. 🌞

What plant or creature do you consider to be a herald of springtime? If you like to forage, what plant(s) are you looking forward to finding this spring or summer? Let me know in the comments! ✨

05/08/2026

Hug in a Mug is the perfect Mother’s Day gift - a mindfully crafted tea that will elevate her self-care routine to a whole new level of cozy and calm. 🤍🍵

Mothers give so much of themselves every single day, and while maternal love is sacred and irreplaceable, maternal burnout is real - especially in today’s busy world. This Mother’s Day, return some of that unconditional love with a gift that encourages her to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy a moment that’s just for her.

Give her the gift she never knew she needed: comfort, tranquility, and a warm Hug in a Mug. 👑

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04/29/2026

Sometimes my customers say it better than I ever could 💛
I'm so excited to share this beautiful review of my Hug in a Mug tea - swipe through to read their full experience ✨
Moments like this are exactly why I'm so passionate about what I do. I initially put this tea blend together for my own needs and soon realized how supportive and soothing it is for everyone who has tried it. Thoughtfully blended herbs, crafted to bring comfort, calm, and a little extra warmth to your day.
Have you tried Hug in a Mug yet? Tell me your experience below—I love hearing from you 💫

04/26/2026

Real experiences like this mean everything to me💛
I'm so grateful to share this kind review from a customer - be sure to check out the photo to read their full experience with my St. John’s Wort burn balm✨
Hearing how my offerings support your skin and healing journeys is exactly why I put so much care into every small batch I make.
Thank you for trusting Vital Harmony Herbals with your wellness and skincare needs 🌿
Have you tried my St. John’s Wort burn balm? I'd love to hear how it has served you!

04/20/2026

St John’s Wort Burn Balm 🔥

St John’s Wort offers dynamic and multifaceted herbal support, like all the plants do. When it comes to topical use, it really stands out in two fields – burns and nerve pain.

St John’s Wort has a distinct capacity to support the healing of burns without scarring. That includes blisters, sunburns, burns from your curling iron, burns from a hot pan, etc. It can also help with the fading of already existent scars from burns and other wounds.

Once the heat from a fresh burn cools off, start applying this balm to support the resolution of the skin damage.

Other uses include nerve pain, minor wounds, rashes, bruises and sprains.

1oz tin: $13

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LOCAL PICK UP in Elliot Lake, delivery is possible depending on your location in town

**Note: None of the information on this post is to be considered medical advice. This offering is not intended to cure or prevent any disease. Consult with a healthcare practitioner before using any herbal remedies if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications.

04/19/2026

Open Airways Upper Respiratory Support tea blend

This tea blend will become your go-to herbal support when you start to feel a sinus cold brewing. The plants help to drain your sinuses and soothe irritated mucous membranes in your nose and throat. This tea can also support your body’s natural defenses against respiratory illnesses.

✨Parsley and red raspberry leaf have astringent qualities that are highly effective for easing sinus congestion and sinus pressure. Parsley helps to drain excess dampness from the body.

✨Calendula soothes irritated mucous membranes and offers gentle lymphatic support. It is also helpful with clearing excess dampness within the body.

✨Thyme soothes sore throats by relaxing irritated and tense airways. It is particularly useful for dry, hacking coughs due to its relaxing quality. Thyme also can bolster the body’s innate defenses and can assist with the resolution of respiratory illnesses.

✨Peppermint supports the opening of our airways by encouraging the lungs to expel excess phlegm. It also soothes sore throats and supports the body’s immune response to respiratory illnesses.

Taste: minty, pungent, astringent

⚠️Cautions: Parsley can act as a uterine stimulant in amounts higher than usual culinary use so pregnant women should avoid this tea.

35g bag: $30 (12-23 servings)

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LOCAL PICK UP in Elliot Lake, delivery is possible depending on your location in town

**Note: None of the information on this post is to be considered medical advice. This offering is not intended to cure or prevent any disease. Consult with a healthcare practitioner before using any herbal remedies if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications.

04/04/2026

‼️📢SHOP RHYTHM & EXPECTATIONS

Please keep in mind that the rhythm & capacity of my shop does not reflect the fast-paced capitalist society we live in. I am the only person behind the scenes making everything happen.

**Right now, my wares are only available for pick up or potential delivery in Elliot Lake**

Please expect 2-3 days for order fulfillment.

I ask you to be mindful that certain offerings are made with fresh plants that I personally harvest in specific seasons, and some forms of remedies take upwards of 2 months to finish. This means that there is a chance that my wares could eventually become unavailable for a period of time before I am capable of replenishing my apothecary.

Thank you for your understanding and support 🙏

04/02/2026

Sticks & Stones Relief Balm🌿

This is a well-rounded balm for muscle and joint issues. The herbal-infused oils work together to ease discomfort and pain related to tension, injury & inflammation. This balm is great to have on hand to help with post-exercise soreness, a nagging old injury or stiff joints.

✨Arnica is a topical superstar that is well known to soothe musculoskeletal pain and can help with sprains & bruises
✨Poplar buds are highly anti-inflammatory and help to soothe sore muscles and joints, due to their potent resin & polyphenols
✨St John's Wort soothes nerve-related pain, and works with the poplar buds to enhance circulation to the area
✨Blue vervain helps to relax tense muscles and eases stiffness in the joints, especially in the shoulders and neck

2oz tin: $30
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LOCAL PICK UP in Elliot Lake, delivery is possible depending on your location in town

**Note: None of the information on this post is to be considered medical advice. This offering is not intended to cure or prevent any disease.

04/02/2026

Spring Transitions tea blend🌞

This tea blend will help you shake off the heavy, cold, stagnant energies that have settled into the body over the winter. The tea rejuvenates the natural detoxification processes of the body by gently supporting and strengthening the liver, lymphatics, kidneys, colon & skin. Dandelion, burdock & nettle are traditional “spring tonics” that help our bodies shift into a state that reflects the lighter & brighter energies of springtime.

✨Dandelion root and burdock root gently stimulate the liver and the lymphatics. They revitalize the body's natural detox pathways to clear out any stagnant dampness and heat that have accumulated over the winter.
✨Nettle leaf supports the kidneys and the blood. It encourages the kidneys to clear excess dampness from the body, while its nutritive quality helps to restore the blood and tissues.
✨Alfalfa is also highly nutritive which helps to build up strength and restores vitality in the body. Nourished tissues are happy, well-functioning tissues.
✨Calendula rejuvenates the lymphatics and the liver and works in tandem with the other plants to assist the body with its "spring cleaning".

80g bag (10-20 servings): $30
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LOCAL PICK UP in Elliot Lake, delivery is possible depending on your location in town

**Note: None of the information on this post is to be considered medical advice. This offering is not intended to cure or prevent any disease. Consult with a healthcare practitioner before using any herbal remedies if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications.