the creation of our blends & formulas
I carefully and intentionally create formulas with a specific mission I wish for them to achieve.
When selecting herbs, especially for formulas that are not tailored to a specific person, there are certain elements to take in to account such as the energy of the herbs, how they work in synergy with each other, and what therapeutic actions are desired within the formula. The best and most effective herbal blends are the result of the knowledge and consideration of these dynamics.
Most of Beauty From Ashes offerings come with a neutral energy so that a variety of individuals, regardless of their body constitution, can enjoy them and see benefit from them. But for specific formulas, for example cold and flu or joint pain, as an herbalist, I’m able to see the energetics that comes with that dis-ease and know how to use herbs that counteract the energy of the illness, so formulas for a specific condition will usually have a mission leaning towards a specific energy.
learn more about herb energetics here.
There is tremendous thought put in to the name of each Beauty From Ashes offering. The mission of each formula is designed to achieve something specific within the body, and I not only want to reflect that, but I also want our products to serve as a vessel that shines a light back towards our Creator. You’ll notice most products include a unique bible verse along with the name & illustration. Wherever applicable, I carefully choose a verse that’s aligned with the intention behind the formula, or ones that serve as a gentle reminder.
For example, I formulated an elixir called In The Storm for the heavier times in life such as grief, heartbreak, a traumatic event, or extreme stress, and the bible verse associated with it is Isaiah 43:2, which [shortened] says “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” This verse mentions the storms, waters, and fires of life, and biblically, these symbolize the trials and our most difficult seasons. These words remind us that we are not alone even when we feel the most isolated and abandoned, and that He is carrying us through the storm. The herbs in the elixir also help us to physically feel that comfort.
I believe that this is a simple way of serving others by not only tending to their earthly needs, but their soul-deep and spiritual needs as well. That’s where Beauty From Ashes Restorative comes from— The restoration power for our mind, body, and soul that God and all of His creation holds.
naming our offerings
the extraction process
Once I have an intentional formula with a desired mission set, I intuitively combine the herbs together. For tea blends, this is usually the last step, but for herbal extracts (tinctures, elixirs, oxymels, glycerites, oil infusions), the process is just beginning.
In modern day herbalism, there are ways to cut corners and make herbal products quickly, but I prefer to stick with the traditional and most effective way of extracting plant medicine: letting good things take time.
Our process of pulling the medicinal properties from the plant involves combining the herbal formula with our menstruum (or liquid), and letting nature do it’s thing for 4-6 weeks.
Each formula is carefully set outside in the natural elements of Florida for the first half of the extraction process; The cooling of night time constricts, and the heat of the day expands, allowing the extract to BREATHE, constantly encouraging more and more of the plants’ goodness to be released in to the menstruum. Another cool thing about this process is that energy of weather elements such as rain and storms, and both the solar and lunar energy from the light sources of the sun and moon are able to penetrate the jars holding our formula and offer even greater benefit for our body, mind, and soul. They are also shaken multiple times a day; shaking opens the plant walls to encourage further release of their therapeutic compounds.
For the remainder of the process, the jars are buried in the ground to also benefit from soaking up the negative charge of the Earth. In a way, this serves as a form of “grounding” for us. These negatively charged ions and electrons in the Earth help detoxify our bodies from toxic free radicals, heavy metals, air pollution, etc. Positively charged toxins are everywhere in our environment and even our foods, so exposure to negative charges are literally life saving and so crucial for balance and harmony within our body.
pricing our offerings
With every other aspect of our process being so intentional, I wanted the prices to be the same and to hold meaning. Where applicable, numbers in our prices reflect specific bible verses.
Where you see $15.10: 1 Peter 5:10 “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself protect, restore, strengthen and establish you.”
Where you see $23.23: Psalm 23:2-3 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.”
Where you see $33.33: Jeremiah 33:33 “Call to me and I will answer you.”
Where you see $38.38: Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Where you see $43.20: Isaiah 43:2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
order fulfillment
Every offering is made in small batches with love and intentionality. Products are personally packaged and labeled by hand with prayer and purpose going in to each one.
Your order is wrapped in high quality cheesecloth as a small gift for you. You can use it for straining, wrapping herbs and citrus fruits, and making homemade milk or cheese. You can even put dried herbs or oats in it, tie it up and put it in your bath for a soothing soak!
Orders also come with a hand written note from me, and little “ashes” of some of my favorite smelling herbs, like rose, lavender, and sage.
I feel so very loved and your support means the world to me, and I want to make you feel loved right back.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for supporting my small business, which in turn supports my daughter and family and allows me to pursue my God given passion and calling.
xoxo,
brianna