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Soothe and nourish naturally with dried marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis), a gentle herb long valued in traditional wellness practices. Known for its high mucilage content, marshmallow root creates a soothing coating that supports both internal and external comfort. Carefully dried to preserve its natural properties, this versatile root is a staple in every herbal collection.
Benefits:
· Helps soothe the digestive tract and ease occasional discomfort
· Traditionally used to support respiratory health and calm dry, irritated throats
· Naturally moisturizing, making it beneficial for skin-soothing preparations
· Gentle and cooling, often used to calm minor inflammation
How to Use:
· Herbal Tea/Infusion: Steep 1–2 teaspoons in hot water for a soothing tea, or prepare as a cold infusion to maximize mucilage content
· Tinctures & Syrups: Craft your own herbal extracts or soothing throat syrups
· Skincare: Infuse in oils for balms, creams, or salves to calm sensitive skin
· Herbal Blends: Combine with licorice root, slippery elm, or chamomile for added support
Bring the power of nature into your home apothecary with whole arnica flowers (Arnica montana), a traditional herb prized for its ability to support the body after everyday aches and strains. Carefully dried to preserve their natural compounds, these vibrant blossoms are perfect for creating your own wellness remedies.
Benefits: Traditionally used to help ease muscle soreness and stiffness Supports relief from bruises, sprains, and joint discomfort Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties A staple in natural first aid and body care recipes.
How to Use:
· On the skin as an infusion to spray on for aches and pains (1 tsp. dried arnica in ½ c. water)
· A tincture (1 oz dried flowers preserved in 8 oz food grade alcohol)
· An infused oil (1 oz dried flowers preserved in 4 oz oil.)
· Herbal Infused Oils: Steep in a carrier oil (like olive or almond oil) to create massage oils, salves, or balms for sore muscles.
· Homemade Creams & Lotions: Blend into DIY topical products for natural body care.
· Compresses: Use infused arnica oil on cloth compresses for targeted relief.
· Bath & Spa Products: Add to bath soaks or foot baths for a soothing experience (use infused oil, not the raw flowers directly).
Packaged for herbalists, DIY makers, and natural wellness enthusiasts, these whole arnica flowers are a must-have for crafting your own herbal remedies.
For external use only. Do not ingest arnica flowers.
Grown in the U.S.A.
Create a simple, nourishing face mask with our Herbal Clay Face Mask Powders, made with carefully selected clays and botanicals to support different skin needs. Each blend is available as a dry powder, so you can activate it fresh with water, hydrosol, or aloe vera juice, helping reduce waste and extend shelf life. Each 1 oz package makes approximately 25 masks, making these a long-lasting and affordable addition to your skincare routine.
About Nomad
Nomad Natural Market is a mobile market providing organic pantry staples, locally made/produced products, and environmentally sustainable household items packaged without plastics. We source exclusively from small farms, small makers and small businesses. We focus solely on our local community, meeting them where they are both for local pick up of online orders and on-site shopping.
We operate out of Calhoun County, Alabama and surrounding counties.
We do what we do to bring organic whole foods and sustainable household swaps to our local community. We do it to support small farmers and small makers, encourage healthier dietary options, reduce ecologically harmful chemicals and plastic in our lives, and to build community, not bottom lines.
With love and intention
The Nomad Team
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