Roots & Leaves
Created by Haley Maness from right in our hometown of Aiken, SC, Roots & Leaves was born out of necessity. When she was looking for elderberry that did not have refined sugars and not in plastic, and a salve that would effectively treat her daughter’s diaper rash, there was none in the market. She did what strong, determined women do, and made them herself. Roots & Leaves now has an entire line of high quality products that are all natural and actually work.
Elderberry & Honey Tonic
Step aside basic elderberry syrup. This herbalist formulated, unique blend of 12 herbs, roots and spices has improved the traditional elderberry syrup formula resulting in a more comprehensive herbal immune support. Additions such as turmeric, garlic, echinacea and astragalus (just to name a few) cover most herbal needs such as anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial in addition to the traditional immune support that elderberry offers. Made with organic ingredients and free of harmful fillers such as high fructose corn syrup, glucose, malic/citric acid, processed/refined sugar.
Never bottled in plastic, glass is always our choice for the health of our customers and our environment. We infuse 12 total herbs and roots into the tonic which is why we don't call it the typical elderberry "Syrup"...plus it's not a thick consistency since we use zero thickeners. We utilize a very small amount of raw unfiltered honey and we use rose hips and hibiscus to naturally sweeten our product resulting in a much lower carb version (<1 gram per TBSP) of typical elderberry syrup. This product was voted best new immune product in 2020 by retailer magazine, a very high honor voted on by our retailers.
Elderberry Tonic Dry Kit
This listing is for a LARGE 32 oz size- not the smaller 16 oz sizes that are listed on other sites. All you need to add is water and honey (or sweetner of your choice)! This is the same ingredients as my pre-made tonic, minus the garlic and elderflower. I suggest adding raw garlic to your boiling water as it is more potent. Of course, you can leave the garlic out if you prefer. We typically do 3-5 garlic cloves per bag, but it is 100% based on your taste preference.
Are you a DIY type of adventurous personality? Me too (obviously)! That is why I decided to bring you my elderberry & honey tonic in a kit version if you don't want to buy it pre-made. If you do want to buy it pre-made then please see my other listing for my Elderberry & Honey Tonic. This is also a little easier to travel with! This is very simple to make, so have fun! I suggest adding RAW and LOCAL honey to your mix if possible, but any type of honey will work (or maple syrup for children under one year)
Elderberry Gummies
Fortified with vitamin C & Zinc (the kind of zinc that your body actually can absorb) with a delicious raspberry flavor. Certified vegan, non-GMO and made with quality and premium ingredients, our gummies are perfect for daily consumption by kids and adults alike!
No high fructose corn syrup, no gelatin, no yucky stuff. As always!
Don't let these gummies fool you, they pack a powerful punch. 2 gummies equal 1600 mg of fresh elderberries!
Picky eater? No problem!
Our elderberry tonic is delicious straight-up, but some picky palates require a little help getting their daily dose of elderberry goodness. If your picky eater loves gummies, this is the product for them. These gummies also do not need to be refrigerated once open so they are great for travel.
Elderberry On the Go Tincture
This product requires NO refrigeration and is great for travel! Raw organic elderberries are cold infused for six weeks while the glycerin does all the heavy lifting extracting the potent properties from the elderberries. What is left is a sweet and slightly tangy extract that you can take with you on all of your adventures! Since we can't travel with our beloved 17 oz elderberry tonic on the airplane, you can bet my little one will be getting a couple of doses of this everyday while traveling (airplanes are yucky). This is a very concentrated extract being a 1:1 ratio- as strong as it gets (and NO water added) so this 2 oz glass bottle should last you quite a while (over 75 doses in one bottle). No refrigeration required once open.
Magnesium Body Butter
80% of humans are deficient in magnesium! Magnesium has been argued to be the most important mineral in our body. Not only does magnesium help regulate calcium, potassium and sodium, but it’s essential for cellular health and a critical component of over 300 biochemical functions in the body. So many people suffer needlessly from something as simple as a deficiency in magnesium, and our body butter is an easy way to remedy this issue. Our skin is our largest and most efficient organ for delivering vital minerals and nutrients, that is why trans-dermal magnesium (on your skin) is preferred over magnesium oral supplements where most of the nutrients are lost.
Castor Oil is rich in nutrients like Omega 3 fatty acids, flavonoids, ricinoleic acid, Vitamin E, phenolic acids, amino acids, terpenoids, and phytosterols. It is important to note that our castor oil is COLD PRESSED (never expeller pressed), retaining more of the oil's natural nutrients. Think of it as the difference between raw and cooked.
Our oil contains over 92% ricinoleic acid, which allows it to penetrate deeper into the skin layers. Unlike most castor oils that contain around 80% ricinoleic acid and do not specify their content percentage, we proudly list it right on the label! Our castor oil is also hand bottled by the Roots and Leaves Team in Aiken, SC.
Although historically used internally as a laxative, our food-grade castor oil is intended for topical use only. It can be used with our Castor Oil Pack for various wellness routines.
Castor Oil
This herbalist formulated, unique blend of 12 herbs, roots and spices has improved the traditional fire cider formula resulting in a more comprehensive herbal immune and digestive support. Additions such as turmeric, garlic, thyme and astragalus (just to name a few) cover most herbal needs such as anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial in addition to the traditional immune support. Made with organic ingredients and free of harmful fillers such as high fructose corn syrup, glucose, malic/citric acid, processed/refined sugar.
We cold infuse the vegetables, herbs and fruits for four weeks into the raw apple cider vinegar. This product is NEVER HEATED. That means it retains all of the valuable raw probiotics that the apple cider vinegar has to offer.
Fire Cider
This product was born out of a personal necessity for our daughters diaper rashes and eczema. We had tried other products that never seemed to help and I refused to apply steroid cream to her sensitive skin. In my research as an herbalist I knew the healing powers of manuka honey so I created this blend with other powerful skin soothing ingredients to bring you the ultimate salve. This salve is a nutritious living food for your skin to aid in healing, reducing inflammation, redness and uncomfortable itching. This salve is also amazing for cuts, rashes, burns, and acne. This is our go to salve for pretty much....everything. This salve will NOT heal the root cause of eczema as eczema is a complicated issue that can be related to a gut or food sensitivity issue. This salve helps to sooth redness and irritation associated with several skin issues.
First Aid Salve
Allergies can wreak havoc and make us truly miserable! Those that suffer with them live this truth and know the misery first hand. Lucky for allergy-sufferers, there are some natural remedies that can help alleviate some of the suffering. Years ago, before I learned about the power of herbs, I personally use to take a benadryl every night to help fight my allergies until I read about benadryl contributing to alzheimer's! No thanks! This herbal tea blend for allergies is one of the most effective remedies I have found. As an herbalist I take great pride in my recipes being balanced, tasty and more importantly- effective. This tea is very mild tasting with a hint of cinnamon and peppermint at the finish. I highly suggest adding some LOCAL raw honey to this tea for an even bigger allergy fighting punch. It also tastes delicious with a tbsp of our elderberry and honey tonic added in, the flavors blend beautifully and customers have told me it makes it taste like "chai" tea when mixed with elderberry.
Our handmade tea is made to order, therefore it is fresher than anything you will find in the store. Loose-leaf tea is more effective because the herbs are not sealed up and every inch of them are touched by the hot water and allow for higher extraction of the nutrients. Bagged teas are sealed shut on all sides with toxic glue - always go with loose-leaf tea, whenever possible, for this reason.
This blend is unique and high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and antihistamines. It is caffeine and sugar free. I chose each herb carefully and prayerfully for either their histamine reducing properties and/or high vitamin C content. It is essential to have adequate levels of vitamin c to reduce histamine inflammation from seasonal allergies. The rose hips and orange peel provide a natural source of vitamin C.
