Fermented garlic honey has been a kitchen staple for generations, traditionally reached for at the first sign of a cold or sore throat. Raw garlic contains allicin, and raw honey brings its own enzymes and prebiotic oligosaccharides — fermenting the two together mellows the garlic and thins the honey into something you can take by the spoonful. Most people keep a jar on hand through the colder months.

Yes, when it's made correctly. Botulism spores need a low-acid, moist, oxygen-free environment to activate. Raw honey is naturally low in moisture and acidic enough to prevent that, and an active ferment drops the pH below 4.6 — the threshold where C. botulinum can't grow. We use raw, unpasteurized honey and keep every clove fully submerged for the entire ferment. As with all honey, it's not suitable for children under one year old.

It comes down to the nectar the bees gathered. Wildflower is polyfloral — lighter, floral, and complex — and makes the more approachable everyday jar. Buckwheat is dark, malty, and noticeably less sweet, with a bolder finish that stands up to savory cooking. Both are raw and unfiltered, meaning never heated or strained, so the pollen and enzymes stay intact. New to it? Start with wildflower.

Mullein leaf has been used traditionally for respiratory comfort — it's a demulcent, meaning it forms a soothing coating over irritated tissue. Our Deep Breath Tea pairs it with thyme, marshmallow root, licorice, elderberries, ginger, and cayenne for a bold, warming cup most people reach for during colder months and seasonal changes. Up to two or three cups a day is typical. One thing to know: mullein leaf has fine hairs that can tickle the throat, so always strain it well — steep covered for 10–15 minutes, then strain before sipping. Contains licorice root and cayenne; check with your provider if pregnant, nursing, or on medication.

Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. Our Deep Relief Bath Tonic uses magnesium chloride flakes, a smaller molecule that's more readily taken up through the skin, layered with Dead Sea salt and pink Himalayan salt for a triple mineral blend — plus bentonite clay, colloidal oatmeal, warming ginger, calendula, lavender, and eucalyptus. Tip the tonic into the included muslin bag, tie it, and let it steep as the tub fills. Soak 20–30 minutes in warm — not hot — water. For external use only, and take care getting in and out, as the oils and minerals can make the tub slippery.