A small scale garden outside Davis, California selling fresh-grown herbal preparations
Regeneratively Grown and Ethically Foraged
What does regeneratively grown mean to us? The garden is, first and foremost, habitat: a home, food source, and means of life for children, insects, soil microbes, birds, and most of all, the plants themselves. The garden is a place where life is supported. Native pollinators and healthy, bioactive soil are the foundations of this life.
Our principles are in, short, to interplant with natives, to keep the soil covered with compost, mulch or straw, not to use synthetic fertilizer or herbicides, and to leave the “mess” that supports insect life.
Native plants used in our products are cultivated in the garden, never foraged wild. Our pine sap is collected from trees that have already been wounded.
Sources
Our formulas are simple, in the tradition of western folk herbalism. Sources include writings from Susun Weed, Rosalee deLaForet and Richo Cech, occasional findings on PubMed, courses from Commonwealth Herb School and Rosalee DelaForet, and most crucially, years of experimentation and daily contact with plants.
Grace
I moved to California in 2022 and fell in love with the plants here as soon as I arrived! I have the joy of living on a busy acreage that is home to many ecotypes and projects, including my acres of native gardens, olive oil and wine production, vegetables, fruit, and woods, as well as my own gardens. My passions are native plants and medicinal plants, though recently I have been focusing on perennial food crops. My favorite activity is catching bugs with my kids. I have a BA in biology from Reed College and some years of experience in research. I am currently studying for the Certified Professional Midwife credential. You can read my work on midwifery science here.
Grace and worn
Products
Sana Salve is the ultimate herbal first aid. Yarrow, pine pitch and calendula are antimicrobial and hemostatic, while comfrey is a powerful vulnerary healer. These are some of my favorite herbs to work with because their efficacy is so magical and humbling.
Wounds at particular risk of infection (such as puncture wounds or cat scratches) must be washed with alcohol or soap (never hydrogen peroxide) to prevent an abcess. For best results, apply Sana Salve immediately and re-apply often. Not intended as a substitute for medical care.
Our herb-infused oils are made from “freshly dried” herbs hand-picked from the garden and dried in the sun for just a day or two before being being blended into oil. This creates powerfully medicinal oils with exceptional color and vibrancy.
Ingredients: Olive oil*, Comfrey*, Yarrow*, Calendula*, Pine pitch*, Organic bees wax
*Sustainably foraged or regeneratively grown in Yolo county
Feel the benefits of herbal medicine on your skin! Formulated with powerful calendula and fragrant wild rose, Fresh Face is tonifying, gently astringent, healing and magical.
Hydrosols, also called floral waters, are steam based distillations which capture an herb’s aroma and chemical signature. Grace and Worm’s hydrosols are processed in small batches from fresh herbs for a unique and dynamic affect.
Ingredients: Water, Calendula, Wild rose
All ingredients sustainably foraged or regeneratively grown in Yolo county
Sold in 1 oz spray bottles
Enjoy the benefits of nourishing and healing herbs for your skin. Garden Glow soothes, hydrates, and protects with powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and vulnerary botanicals. Cold-extracted lemon peel enhances collagen production while yarrow and calendula clean and heal blemishes. Tulsi and rosemary combat aging at the cellular level while imbuing Garden Glow with the warm, uplifting fragrance of a summer garden.
Our herb-infused oils are made from “freshly dried” herbs hand-picked from the garden and dried in the sun for just a day or two before being being blended into oil. This creates powerfully medicinal oils with exceptional color and vibrancy.
Ingredients: Olive oil, Tulsi, Calendula, Yarrow, Rosemary, Lemon peel, Wild rose
All ingredients sustainably foraged or regeneratively grown in Yolo county
Mugwort has been used since time immemorial to enhancethe clarity and color of dreams. In Sweet Dreams, this onierogen is formulated with sweet and calming herbs to create an uplifting and relaxing nighttime ritual.
Hydrosols, also called floral waters, are steam based distillations which capture an herb’s aroma and chemical signature. Grace and Worm’s hydrosols are processed in small batches from fresh herbs for a unique and dynamic affect.
Ingredients: Water, Mugwort, Lavender flowers, Sweet grass, Lemon balm
All ingredients sustainably foraged or regeneratively grown in Yolo county
Sold in 1 oz spray bottles.
Soothe, heal, relax and ease. Muscle Mend is a powerful mix of warming, vulnerary and analgesic herbs, crafted to relieve pain and promote healing deep in the tissue.
Try Muscle Mend for arthritis, repetitive stress injuries, bruises and sprains. With the luxuriant and relaxing scent of kefir lime and black sage, Muscle Mend is the perfect end to a hard day. Apply generously.
Our herb-infused oils are made from “freshly dried” herbs hand-picked from the garden and dried in the sun for just a day or two before being being blended into oil. This creates powerfully medicinal oils with exceptional color and vibrancy.
Ingredients: Olive oil*, Comfrey*, Black sage*, Helichrysm*, Saint John’s wort*, Yerba santa*, Kefir lime*, Organic bees wax
*Sustainably foraged or regeneratively grown in Yolo county
Enjoy the powerful analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of cottonwood!
Cottonwood is a magnificent riparian tree in the salix genus. It is known to redistibrute water to trees further from the water basin and is beloved by birds.
Cottonwood buds, produced in late winter, are resinous and contain a spectrum of salicylates, compounds closely related to aspirin. The medicine extracted from these buds is known to relieve pain from muscle aches, mastitis, eczema, and more. Heat can potentiate these effects.
Our cottonwood buds are gathered from windfall out of respect for the trees.
Ingredients: Olive oil*, Organic coconut oil, Cottonwood buds*, Organic bees wax
*Sustainably foraged or regeneratively grown in Yolo county
FAQ
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Infused oils do not last forever. They will be strongest within the first 3 months of purchase.
To keep them fresh indefinitely, store in the fridge. To preserve their shelf life, keep them in a dark place outside of the bathroom.
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Hydrosols should be shelf-stable indefinitely.
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No
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So far, no one has experienced an adverse reaction to one of these products. If you experience redness, itchiness or swelling, discontinue immediately and contact a doctor.
Please reach out at graceandworm@gmail.com to share your experiences with this product
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Yes, every herb used in our products is grown on our land
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Yes, all of our oil is fresh from our olive grove (harvested and pressed every November)
