Rooted In The Cold Wellness Kit
WHAT'S IN YOUR ROOTED THROUGH THE COLD KIT
This little kit is your winter apothecary in a box. I picked each item to go hand in hand with this guide, so you can read about a remedy and reach right into your kit to use it. Here's what's inside and how to make the most of it.
Respiratory Wellness Steam
A blend of thyme, lemongrass, yarrow, chamomile, rose, lavender, mullein leaf, juniper berry, and spearmint, made to carry warm botanicals right into your sinuses and lungs.
How to use: Bring filtered water to a boil, then take it off the heat and pour it into a bowl. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the steam and cover it right away. Drape a towel over your head, make a tent over the bowl, and breathe deeply for at least 5 minutes. You can steam several times a day and reuse the herbs.
For kids: Skip the bowl and towel for little ones. Instead, add a small handful to a hot bath, or set a bowl safely out of reach in a steamy bathroom while they sit with you.
In the guide: Part Five, Congestion, Sinus Infection, and Bronchitis
Elderberry Wellness Syrup DIY Kit
Organic elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and açaí, plus raw honey in a jar you'll reuse to store your syrup. Easy instructions are included.
How to use: Follow the recipe in your kit or in Part Eight. Take it a few days a week through the season, and more often at the very first sign of a sniffle.
For kids: Elderberry is safe for kiddos and breastfeeding mamas. Children take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon a day, or 1/2 teaspoon 3 to 4 times a day at the first sign. Because the kit comes with honey, save this syrup for children over one year. For babies, make it with maple syrup instead.
In the guide: Part Eight, Elderberry: The Gentle Guardian
Citrus Fire Cider
Our spicy, tangy tonic of apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, horseradish, hot peppers, and turmeric, rounded out with citrus and honey.
How to use: Take 1 to 2 tablespoons a day as a wellness tonic, straight or mixed with water or juice. We love it with pineapple juice. Start small, because it's intense.
For kids: Many kids love the challenge. Start with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon diluted in warm water or juice.
In the guide: Part Eight, Fire Cider: The Warming Mover
Plantas Acute Tea
Our potent immune blend for when your body needs extra support, made with herbs traditionally used for their antiviral, antibacterial, and antihistamine properties. Earthy and herbal, with an invigorating spice.
How to use: [Steep 1 tablespoon per cup of just-boiled water, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Sip 2 to 3 cups a day while you need it.]
For kids: [Add your guidance here.]
In the guide: Part Nine, Teas and Warm Drinks
Breathe Easy Chest Rub
A warming balm made with olive oil infused with thyme and rosemary, plus coconut oil, shea, and beeswax. It's scented with eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, and lavender.
How to use: Rub a small amount onto the chest, upper back, and bottoms of the feet, then put on cozy socks. Lovely at bedtime with a cup of tea.
For kids: For ages 10 and up. For younger children, use the Kid-Friendly Chest Rub in Part Six, which has no peppermint. Keep it away from the face, nose, and eyes. If you're pregnant or nursing, check with your provider first because of the eucalyptus.
In the guide: Part Five, Cough and Bronchitis
A simple way to start
At the first sign of a cold, take your elderberry, have a spoonful of fire cider, make a pot of Plantas Acute, and do a steam. Rub on the chest rub before bed. Then rest, stay warm, and let your body do what it was made to do.
These products are for general wellness and aren't meant to diagnose or treat any illness. Please check with your healthcare provider if you're pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or caring for a little one with a high or lasting fever.
WHAT'S IN YOUR ROOTED THROUGH THE COLD KIT
This little kit is your winter apothecary in a box. I picked each item to go hand in hand with this guide, so you can read about a remedy and reach right into your kit to use it. Here's what's inside and how to make the most of it.
Respiratory Wellness Steam
A blend of thyme, lemongrass, yarrow, chamomile, rose, lavender, mullein leaf, juniper berry, and spearmint, made to carry warm botanicals right into your sinuses and lungs.
How to use: Bring filtered water to a boil, then take it off the heat and pour it into a bowl. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the steam and cover it right away. Drape a towel over your head, make a tent over the bowl, and breathe deeply for at least 5 minutes. You can steam several times a day and reuse the herbs.
For kids: Skip the bowl and towel for little ones. Instead, add a small handful to a hot bath, or set a bowl safely out of reach in a steamy bathroom while they sit with you.
In the guide: Part Five, Congestion, Sinus Infection, and Bronchitis
Elderberry Wellness Syrup DIY Kit
Organic elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and açaí, plus raw honey in a jar you'll reuse to store your syrup. Easy instructions are included.
How to use: Follow the recipe in your kit or in Part Eight. Take it a few days a week through the season, and more often at the very first sign of a sniffle.
For kids: Elderberry is safe for kiddos and breastfeeding mamas. Children take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon a day, or 1/2 teaspoon 3 to 4 times a day at the first sign. Because the kit comes with honey, save this syrup for children over one year. For babies, make it with maple syrup instead.
In the guide: Part Eight, Elderberry: The Gentle Guardian
Citrus Fire Cider
Our spicy, tangy tonic of apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, horseradish, hot peppers, and turmeric, rounded out with citrus and honey.
How to use: Take 1 to 2 tablespoons a day as a wellness tonic, straight or mixed with water or juice. We love it with pineapple juice. Start small, because it's intense.
For kids: Many kids love the challenge. Start with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon diluted in warm water or juice.
In the guide: Part Eight, Fire Cider: The Warming Mover
Plantas Acute Tea
Our potent immune blend for when your body needs extra support, made with herbs traditionally used for their antiviral, antibacterial, and antihistamine properties. Earthy and herbal, with an invigorating spice.
How to use: [Steep 1 tablespoon per cup of just-boiled water, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Sip 2 to 3 cups a day while you need it.]
For kids: [Add your guidance here.]
In the guide: Part Nine, Teas and Warm Drinks
Breathe Easy Chest Rub
A warming balm made with olive oil infused with thyme and rosemary, plus coconut oil, shea, and beeswax. It's scented with eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, and lavender.
How to use: Rub a small amount onto the chest, upper back, and bottoms of the feet, then put on cozy socks. Lovely at bedtime with a cup of tea.
For kids: For ages 10 and up. For younger children, use the Kid-Friendly Chest Rub in Part Six, which has no peppermint. Keep it away from the face, nose, and eyes. If you're pregnant or nursing, check with your provider first because of the eucalyptus.
In the guide: Part Five, Cough and Bronchitis
A simple way to start
At the first sign of a cold, take your elderberry, have a spoonful of fire cider, make a pot of Plantas Acute, and do a steam. Rub on the chest rub before bed. Then rest, stay warm, and let your body do what it was made to do.
These products are for general wellness and aren't meant to diagnose or treat any illness. Please check with your healthcare provider if you're pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or caring for a little one with a high or lasting fever.