Blog - Wild Rose Herbs

Through May 2nd, take 20% off your entire order using code MAYDAY2017! Plus, we'll donate 20% of our total sales through the 2nd to Unete!

NOWIA Unete, Center for Farm Worker Advocacy which began in 1996, is a movement of farm workers and immigrants that strives to empower and enrich the lives of both groups through education, cultural presentations, advocacy, representation in issues that affect their lives and organizing to defend immigrant rights.  UNETE formed due to the need for farm worker representation in legislative actions which would have excluded them from state minimum wage requirements and from their rights to file grievances related to labor violations.  Unete’s goals include working towards:

1. Organizing the farm workers and Latino immigrants in the Rogue Valley.
2. Educating the farm workers and Latino immigrants to advocate for themselves by offering  leadership training and building leadership capacity.
3. Building a strong immigrant’s rights movement.
4. Building community support for farm worker
   and Latino issues.
5. Build appreciation and understanding of Latino and indigenous American cultures and traditions.

The Rogue Valley is a unique agriculture community centered around small farms dependent on Latino immigrant labor. The struggles for worker + immigrant rights is so vital to our local community here in Southern Oregon and in all farming communities.

Help us celebrate May Day by honoring historic labor struggles and supporting current movements for labor rights!

Strikers in New York City's Union Square on May Day 1913. Library of Congress

When I started Wild Rose over 6 years ago, I had no idea that it would grow to become a legit full-time endeavor. Honestly, the only reason I decided to sell my products online was because I was working long hours as a live-in caregiver and I couldn't take time off to work farmers markets and craft fairs. I took my favorite recipes at the time, made a quick water-color painting of a wild rose and started an Etsy shop.

Over the years we've gone through plenty of changes, but I stubbornly kept that old rose. Admittedly, if I had known that Wild Rose would grow beyond a hobby, I would have spent more time on the logo back in 2011. This year, I finally decided to make the logo everything I wanted it to be. The rose is cleaner, more refined and more symmetrical. We hope you love the new look - and our brand-new products, as much as we do!

We've totally revamped our line of aromatherapy sprays, adding pure Pink Himalayan Salt to the mix! These new Botanical Salt Sprays produce negative ions, remineralize skin and texturize hair. Use as an air freshener, yoga mat spray or subtle hair & body perfume. We've discountinued a few old scents, but have added some new ones. We look forward to expanding this line!

We're so excited to share our newest scent: Dusk! Dusk is a dreamy, floral blend with earthy, sweet undertones. Made with organic Jasmine extract, traditionally known as “the night queen” for her soothing effect. Ideal for a centering time-out when feeling overwhelmed. Soak in Dusk just before bed to prepare for a restful, rejuvenating sleep.

In addition to the new soak, we are now offering all of our bath salts in sample-size glass test tubes! Each tube contains enough salts for one full-strength bath. Grab one tube for $7.95 or three for $19.95!

We can't wait to continue our rebranding throughout the year and add new, exciting products to the Wild Rose // Wild Man family. Thanks for being a part of our journey!

We're making room for some exciting new products, so we've put a selection of items on sale while supplies last!

All small jars of our botanical facial masks are 40% off as we're eliminating this size. But don't worry! We're keeping our mask sampler set.

All Aromatherapy Spray are also 40% off as we make room for a brand new scent series. A few of your old favorites will stay the same, but we are eliminating some scents as well. If you're partial to one of these sprays, now is the time to stock up!

It's time again to temporarily say goodbye to our Limited Edition beard oil scents. All of these scents will return in September, but take advantage of the low price now if there's one you simply can't live without.

And finally, we ended up with a few extra Refresh Stimulating Skin Care Gift Sets over the holidays so we've included them in the sale as well. Grab one of these sets for yourself or as a gift for just $12.00 while supplies last!

Seasonal changes can be hard on your body. As we transition into Spring (or Fall in the Southern Hemisphere) our activity levels often change due to new workout habits, extra physical labor around the yard and home or simply nicer weather to enjoy the outdoors. Combined with erratic weather patterns, body aches and pains can seem to come out of nowhere. Our favorite remedy for relieving muscle and joint pain is Arnica in the form of our Bloom Gentle Muscle Rub.

Bloom combines potent Arnica and soothing Rose infused in hydrating Organic Coconut Oil and Pacific Northwest Beeswax for maximum absorption. Enhanced with precious essential oils of Cardamom, German Chamomile, Rose Geranium and Helichrysum for a gently penetrating muscle rub. Bloom's aroma is complexly floral and sweet with the subtle spice of cardamom.

Bloom is designed to be well tolerated and gentle on sensitive skin. This means that the power of this balm is not necessarily felt on the skin, but deep in the muscles hours after application.

Arnica is traditionally used to ease internal inflammation, pain and bruising. It is best when applied immediately following an injury or to sore/strained muscles that are painful when used. Arnica is interesting because it increases circulation without the characteristic spice of other muscle rubs, like our cayenne-infused Gingermint Muscle Rub.

Aside from chronic pain and injury, Bloom is an indispensable aid for post-workout muscle soreness as well. Even if you're simply feeling a bit stiff, a massage with Bloom is always relaxing!

We added a bit of Cardamom Essential oil to the formula to enhance the circulatory affects without a noticeable spice. Helichrysum, German Chamomile and Rose Geranium give the balm an irresistible soft floral scent and enhance Arnica's anti-inflammatory properties.

 

Whether you're looking to manage joint pain, relieve post-workout muscle aches, treat injuries or simply enjoy a floral massage, Bloom Gentle Arnica Muscle Rub is perfect addition to your home's medicine cabinet.

Tomorrow afternoon Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center will host their 15th annual Siskiyou Film Festival! The Festival takes place at the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center and starts at 3pm.

"Our festival focuses on the the activism, science and history of the environmental movement and features award winning films about people creating real world solutions to today's environmental challenges on a local, regional and global scale. Whenever possible we offer films produced in or about Oregon or the Klamath-Siskiyou region. We hope the films inspire you to action." - KS Wild

There will be a jam packed 142 minutes of fantastic short films. There will also be time before the films start and during the intermission to check out the tables of community groups in attendance, and eat some delicious food available from Chef Kristen. Don't miss the silent auction - we've added two Wild Rose / Wild Man gift baskets that would make perfect Valentine's Day gifts!

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