The Village Apothecary is a one-woman operation, created by single-mom Katrina Bubas, in Portland, Oregon. During my education with the Australasian College of Herbal Studies, I experimented with different healing salves using different herbs. Thus Savvy Salve was born!

Over the past few years, I've become aware of the need for good quality, locally made, herbal support for women. My herbal support products are designed to help balance the goddess within, no matter what stage of life you may be in - Maiden, Mother, or Crone.

All of my products are handmade by me, using ingredients that are as close to their natural state as possible. I hand harvest wild-growing Comfrey and Nettles from an organic farm in Corbett, Oregon. I organically home-grow Calendula, Red Clover, and Red Raspberry, and when I have to purchase herbs, I only purchase from sustainably responsible suppliers.

I have put a lot of thought and effort into creating products with the least amount of environmental impact. All of my packaging is recycled, recyclable, reusable and/or compostable. I deliver these wonderfully natural-made products in my 100% used vegetable oil fueled car. In case you haven't noticed, Momma Earth is my number one client for healing!

Please take a moment to learn more about my products listed below. You can visit my myspace page for pricing and product updates. To order, simply email me directly or through myspace.

Savvy Salve Super Skin Healer

Cold Pressed Olive Oil (CO), Comfrey Root and Leaf (EWC), Calendula Flowers (CO), Natural Beeswax, Calendula Oil (CO), Vitamin E, and Essential Oil of Peppermint

Good for dry, chapped, cracked skin and nipples, skin infections, rashes, cuts, abrasions, perineal tears, tattoos, hemorrhoids, stretch marks, blisters, bruises...

Savvy Sitz Postpartum Herbal Sitz Bath

Ingredients: Comfrey Leaves (EWC), Calendula Flowers (CO), Uva Ursi Leaves (CO), Shepherd's Purse (EWC), Yarrow Flowers (CO), Lavender Flowers (CO), Usnea Lichen (EWC), Natural Sea Salt, Reiki and MommaLove!

Directions: Place one bath sachet in your glass quart jar. Fill jar with steaming water. Cover with lid. Steep for 30 minutes. Fill a clean bath tub or sitz tub with enough water to just cover your bottom. Add the steeped Savvy Sitz teawater to your bath water and soak your sweetness for 30 minutes. For added healing magick, you can toss the herb-filled muslin bag into your bath, too. Follow with a cool water soaking. Pat area dry with a clean towel. Apply a good quality healing salve (we recommend Savvy Salve) or Vitamin E oil to affected area. Exposure to direct sunlight and plenty of rest help to speed up the healing process.

YoniTea

Red Raspberry Leaves (EWC), Red Clover Flowers & Leaves (CO), Alfalfa (CO), Nettle Leaves (EWC), Peppermint Leaves (CO), Reiki and YoniLove

For a daily nourishing and uterine-toning tonic, pour 1 cup steaming water over 2-3 tsp of herbs and steep, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Safe for Maidens, Mothers and Crones!

LaborTea

Red Raspberry Leaves (EWC), Squaw Vine Leaves (CO), Reiki and YoniLove

For use during the last trimester of pregnancy:
1 cup/day - pour 1 cup steaming water over 2-3 tsp of herbs and steep, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

During labor: fill a thermos full of the tea and drink as often as desired.

Siberian Ginseng Root Tincture

Ingredients: Siberian ginseng root Eleutherococcus senticosus, Certified Organic Grape Alcohol 47.5%

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Rebuilds immune system, increases white blood cell count after surgery, reduces toxic effects of drugs, and increases energy and stamina*

Suggested Use: Shake well before use
Take 15-25 drops three times per day for three weeks after giving birth. To avoid alcohol, place drops in a few ounces boiling water, remove from stove, let cool a few minutes before drinking.

Postpartum Support Tincture

Ingredients: Bupleurum Root Bupleurum chinesis, Dandelion Root Taraxacum officinale, Blessed Thistle leaf Cnicus benedictus, Astragalus Root Astragalus membranaceus, Wild Yam Root Dioscorea villosa, Certified Organic Grape Alcohol 47.5%

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Supports the rapid hormonal changes and the liver after vaginal birth and C-section, and if given spinal anesthetic or other drugs during labor*

Suggested Use: Shake well before use
Take 25 drops three times per day for one to three months after giving birth. To avoid alcohol, place drops in a few ounces boiling water, remove from stove, let cool a few minutes before drinking.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
[EWC - Ethically Wild Crafted from an organic farm in Corbett, OR - CO - Certified Organic]

Thanks for supporting a single mom following her dream...
All products handcrafted in Portland, Oregon and delivered in a veggie-oil fueled vehicle!