The Herb Charmer

18/09/2019

This is our new online shop. So far we have our teas online. So happy to share this with you :-)

Grey Lady Herbs is a local business specializing in custom blended herbal teas, salves, balms and tinctures. We vend at local events, fairs and festivals.

09/09/2019

I am still here folks. My retail shop changed into a more mobile concept with a new image and name. So now you will see me as Grey Lady Herbs. I will be vending at local events and fairs as Grey Lady Herbs. So whether you see the name The Herb Charmer or Grey Lady Herbs, it is me. I now have a tea line of 9 kinds of herbal teas. I also make salves, tinctures, tub teas, have my own line of candle and body spray fragrances and beautiful artwork done by Carol Ochs on some pretty fantastic soaps.

Look for me at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. We are on Stumble Lane near the petting zoo weekends 2,3, 6 and 7.

We will be in Wichita the last week of the month at the Great Plains Renaissance Festival.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. Thank you all so much for your love and support of my business and my great love of blending herbs into amazing creations.

06/05/2019

The Herb Charmer is now a line of teas and salves. Crescent Springs in Overland Park, Gypsy Meadow Herbs in Leavenworth, KS and Aquarius in Kansas City Mo carry my teas and salves. Please visit their shops. Bright Blessings

29/08/2018

I believe this beauty will find its way into some tea today.

Information on the Medicinal Herb Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) and Its Health Benefits, Side Effects and Traditional Uses in Herbal Medicine

16/08/2018

Love Dandelions!

08/08/2018

Information on the Herb Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), Including Its Health Benefits, Side Effects and Uses as a Sedative and Antiviral Agent

30/07/2018

Hello folks, just checking in. It has been a hot hot summer. I have been indoors setting up my herbal kitchen and making a few herbal salves. Crescent Springs in Overland Park, KS now has Yarrow Salve, Arnica Salve and Lavender Salve on their shelves. As many of you already know, Yarrow, Arnica, and Lavender are beneficial plants to have on hand if you are dealing with bruising, burns or other skin ouchies. Stop by Crescent Springs and pick up a tin of salve to have on hand for life's little emergencies. Bright blessings, The Herb Charmer

06/06/2018

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12/05/2018

Violet is such a diverse and nourishing remedy! 💜

Violet leaf is cooling and moistening, and is used internally as a blood cleanser and lymphatic stimulant. It is taken as a tea or syrup, and can also be eaten for its medicine. The exact dosage is not especially important since it can safely be consumed in large quantities. As a gentle food herb, violet is generally safe for elders, youngsters, and people who are taking pharmaceuticals.

Violet has a rich tradition in Europe, where it has been used for centuries as a pulmonary remedy for dry hacking cough. It is often recommended for bronchitis and whooping cough, along with the roots of marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) and licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Violet can also be used as a tonic for chronically swollen lymph nodes. As with many other herbs with an action on the lymphatic system, it has a long tradition of use in the treatment of cancer.

Topically, violet is used as a poultice, compress, infused oil and salve in the treatment of dry or chaffed skin, abrasions, insect bites, eczema, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It is cooling, soothing and anti-inflammatory. What a wonderful "w**d"!

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(Viola spp., Violaceae).
Photo © Juliet Blankespoor

*Please research any new herb and consult your health care providers for possible drug/herb contraindications and precautions before ingesting. Be sure of your identification before ingesting any plant or mushroom.

02/05/2018

Anxiety is the third most common mental health issue worldwide, and everyone suffers from a headache once in a while. Doctors can prescribe medications to help us fight back, and while it can be useful for some extreme cases, not everyone is going to benefit from medications. There are natural w.....