Red Cottage Holistics

Red Cottage Holistics Restoring the lost art of home herbal healthcare. Formerly The Red Cottage Apothecary.
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08/18/2026

Have you ever wished you knew how to confidently care for common illnesses and injuries at home using medicinal herbs you can grow or forage for free?

This workshop will give you the practical foundation you need to get started doing just that.

Together we’ll explore a common-sense approach to herbal health care, discuss the philosophy behind working with the body’s natural healing processes, and introduce the basic herbal preparations every home apothecary should include.

You’ll Learn:

A practical introduction to home herbal medicine

The differences between conventional symptom-based care and a holistic approach

The basic herbal preparations every beginner should know

The simple tools needed to start making herbal remedies at home

How herbal tinctures are made and how to use them

The medicinal properties, uses, safety, and dosage of Echinacea, one of the most important herbs for every home first-aid kit

These workshops are what we call “Make-and-Take.” I’ll walk each participant through the process of making an herbal tincture during class to take home and add to your own home apothecary.

All supplies are included in the registration fee.

No previous herbal experience is necessary.

Class Details:

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Good News Church 331 W. Main St. Covington, VA 24426

Cost: $25 per person

https://www.redcottageholistics.com/classes-1/p/introduction-to-home-herbal-health-care-a-beginner-level-make-and-take-herbal-medicine-workshop-952025

We've been getting the same question a lot lately:“When is Elderberry Syrup coming back?”The answer is this fall! We mak...
08/18/2026

We've been getting the same question a lot lately:

“When is Elderberry Syrup coming back?”

The answer is this fall! We make our Elderberry Syrup seasonally, and we're not quite there yet.

But that doesn't mean your family apothecary has to sit empty until elderberry season.

In fact, we've been pointing many of you toward one of our favorite Appalachian remedies in the meantime:

Eastern White Pine 🌲

Once a staple in apothecaries and pharmacies everywhere, Eastern White Pine Needles are packed with vitamin C - said to contain at least 5x more, per volume, than lemons or oranges. Because of this and many other valuable medicinal compounds they contain, including shikimic acid (the real plant form of the active ingredient in the antiviral drug Tamiflu) white pine needles are traditionally used to support robust immunity, especially in the case of colds and influenza or corona-type viruses that affect the respiratory system.

White pine is also the original and best plant source of suramin, a molecule first isolated over 100 years ago that has been found to bind to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to block virus-cell interactions, and block essential viral enzymes like SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase in other viruses, inhibiting them from making new viral RNA/DNA. In simple terms, suramin blocks the enzymes that viruses use to replicate themselves.

The generosity and thoughtfulness of God is evident everywhere in Creation, if we humble ourselves enough to look closely.

White pine’s exquisite aromatics and sticky resins make it helpful for soothing inflammation or discomfort of the mucus membranes, and thinning and stimulating the release of thick or stuck mucus in the lungs. White pine is a superb drawing agent -pulling stuck things out. This is the most common acute use for white pine needle - coughs, colds, respiratory viruses and bronchial complaints.

White pine is also the original plant source of shikimate (shikimic acid) which possesses significant antithrombotic (anti-clotting) and anticoagulant properties. It may be used daily (suggested: 2x/day) to promote healthy viscosity of the blood and enhanced circulation.
Powerful immune support
Respiratory support
Circulation-mover
Original plant source of shikimic acid and suramin
Our Eastern White Pine needles are hand-harvested from healthy trees in the untouched forest on our own family land. The fresh needles are immediately processed to ensure high-potency and quality. You can smell the forest in every bottle!

******Do NOT take white pine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s well-known that it reduces milk supply and may cause miscarriage.

******Since white pine has natural blood-thinning properties, it should be avoided if you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications or are planning to undergo surgery in the near future.

https://www.redcottageholistics.com/shop/p/white-pine-needle-liquid-herbal-extract

You can find our CALM Emotional Well-Being Liquid Herbal Extract and all our family’s handcrafted medicinals at www.redc...
08/10/2026

You can find our CALM Emotional Well-Being Liquid Herbal Extract and all our family’s handcrafted medicinals at www.redcottageholistics.com🌹

08/06/2026

Did you learn this is public school?!

08/04/2026

Sumac!
(Rhus copallinum) Bet you didn’t know it was patriotic,
either.
Its tart berries have been used for centuries as food and medicine.
The berries are rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids.
Cooling, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant-rich.
Traditionally, they’re brewed into “sumac-ade,” a tangy, pink lemonade-like drink that cools you down on hot days. In Middle Eastern cooking, ground dried sumac berries are a key ingredient in the spice blend za’atar, adding a bright tartness to meats, breads, and dips.
Medicinally, sumac is astringent and tonifying, helping move stagnant fluids, tighten tissues, reduce swelling, and even fight off bacteria and fungi. The leaf infusion can be used for diarrhea, postnasal drip, coughs, and skin or gum issues. Berry infusions can support circulation, blood sugar balance, and immunity (pair with elderberry for an extra boost).
Do you have sumac growing near you?

Ear Ache Drops are BACK in the apothecary! It’s been a few years since I’ve made this recipe because there’s only a smal...
07/30/2026

Ear Ache Drops are BACK in the apothecary! It’s been a few years since I’ve made this recipe because there’s only a small window each year that’s got to be taken advantage of - and that’s in July when the Mullein flowers are in full bloom. 🌼
Our family recipe begins with the traditional mullein flower and garlic infused oil, but I add my own homegrown organic thyme and calendula to that classic combo to help dry up stagnant fluids hanging around in the ears, speed healing, modulate inflammation and pack a powerful antibacterial punch. Our family of six hasn’t needed antibiotic treatment for ear infection for over nine years now because of this oil + paired with our Echinacea root liquid herbal extract taken internally.
This is one of those home apothecary staples. When you need it, you need it fast. It’s one you want to have on hand, ready for that first sign of trouble - when a little one wakes in the night crying and tugging at his ear that hurts. 🥺
Grab a bottle WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! They won’t be back till next summer. 🧄🌿🌼

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