The Heart of Herbal Medicine
What Are Tinctures?
Tinctures are potent herbal extracts made by steeping fresh or dried plant material in alcohol (or sometimes glycerin or vinegar). This process draws out the plant’s active compounds, creating a concentrated liquid that preserves the herb’s vitality and extends its shelf life. Unlike flower essences, tinctures work primarily on a physical level, supporting the body’s systems and helping to restore balance and resilience from within.
A Brief History
Herbal tinctures have been used for centuries across cultures as one of the most reliable and accessible forms of plant medicine. Apothecaries and healers have long relied on tinctures to concentrate the healing properties of herbs, allowing for precise dosing and easy use. This time-honored practice continues today, blending traditional wisdom with modern understanding of plant chemistry and health.
What They Can Support
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Immune and nervous system balance
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Digestive and hormonal health
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Energy and vitality
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Stress relief and overall wellness
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Flower Essences: A Gentle Approach to Emotional Well-Being
What Are Flower Essences?
Flower essences are gentle plant-based remedies made by placing fresh flowers in pure spring water, usually under sunlight. This process captures the subtle qualities of the plant in the water. Unlike herbal tinctures, flower essences don’t work on a physical level. Instead, they are believed to support emotional and mental well-being — helping to shift mood, ease stress, and encourage balance.
A Brief History
Flower essences were first popularized in the 1930s by Dr. Edward Bach, a British physician who believed emotional health was the key to overall wellness. His pioneering work created the “Bach Flower Remedies,” which are still widely used today. Since then, flower essences have become a trusted tool for gentle emotional support worldwide.
What They Can Support
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Managing stress and tension
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Finding focus and clarity
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Encouraging emotional resilience
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Promoting a sense of calm and balance
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From The Stories We Carry
There’s a special kind of weaving — one that holds memory in every thread.
It’s called rag rug twining, a heritage craft that’s been passed from hand to hand for over a century. My teacher told me it was popularized among pioneers, women who traveled across the country in wagons. When their clothing wore thin, they didn’t throw it away — they wove it into rugs for their new homes. What they carried on the road became part of the place they would finally rest.
That spirit lives on in my work.
Here at Native Loom Goods, I take the fabrics that hold your stories — a loved one’s shirt, a child’s blanket, a dress from a day you’ll never forget — and give them new life as woven heirlooms. Each piece is made by hand, with care and respect for the past. It’s slow, intentional work — the kind that asks you to sit awhile and remember.
These weavings are for those who are honoring loved ones, for parents with boxes of baby clothes tucked away, for anyone who wants to turn memory into something beautiful and lasting. Instead of hiding your fabrics in closets or storage bins, let them breathe again — transformed into something you can see, touch, and pass down.
Every piece tells a story.
Let’s weave yours together.
Custom Woven Pieces (Made to Order)
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